tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44206210229848548002024-03-18T11:03:05.386+08:00Keats The Sunshine Girl"Friends are like bras...they give lots of support."Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17272333503136774741noreply@blogger.comBlogger260125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4420621022984854800.post-90913594570368017962016-02-10T22:13:00.000+08:002016-02-10T22:13:35.690+08:00More LIKES for Taiping !<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Gosh! it's 2016 and there are no posts. Thanks for popping by. Well, the reason being my fb is more active!<br />
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As of today, in our midst, it is the 3rd day of the Chinese New Year. It is the Year of the Monkey. Before the 15th day comes and signal the end of the celebrations, let me get some news in as it appears on my fb page. Taiping, my hometown, here we come!<br />
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1. Reunion dinner in Taiping . Never mind the traffic crawl as the whole country seems to be on the move! Pandu Cermat ( in Bahasa Malaysia = drive safely) - just aim to arrive safely in the bosom of your loved ones.<br />
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2. Meeting up with my extended family after a long, long time - my god sister who got me a place in Primary 1 of CHIJ ( Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus) when she was a teacher. Glad to know she is a fit 78 year old grandmother with 11 grandchildren.<br />
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3 . Hello Taiping Lake Gardens, 1885 - your fame and charm is everlasting as long as Taipingites care enough to preserve your beauty.<br />
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4. Perak Museum, 1883. So many firsts in Taiping. This is the first and oldest museum in our country.<br />
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5. Perak Jubilee Lodge is under the English Constitution. We had a tour of this Lodge to gain an insight into this Masonic fraternity. Come 2017, UGLE ( United Grand Lodge England) will be celebrating its 300th anniversary.<br />
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6. <i>Kueh-mueh </i> to titillate palates but we missed the famous<i> cendol</i>. So much to taste of this and that but my children know I'm not a foodie. Alas!<br />
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7. Taiping New Club,1894 has the distinction of having the first golf club in the FMS ( Federated Malay States). It was closed in 1995 to the public because of the hazards posed. Looking down on to the Esplanade, it reminds me of the many parades and the hockey matches I played.<br />
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8. View of the Titiwangsa Range at an evening with my brother-in-law at his friend's house. The dark night sky was suddenly illuminated by fireworks of a neighbour.<br />
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All these and more and driving round the 'Town of Peace', a town that is growing, growing.. ..<br />
It's time to head for Kuala Lumpur. We loaded two big bags of rich soil among our luguagge amidst protests from the kids! No worries, lah! The car suspension will be ok and my plants will be happy too.<br />
Gong Xi Fa Cai to all my friends who are celebrating Chines New Year. </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17272333503136774741noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4420621022984854800.post-53030771713085996902015-11-06T22:25:00.000+08:002015-11-06T22:27:25.503+08:00Flowers and Pets in Sheffield<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;">Sheffield holds special memories of flowers and pets with my blogger friend and host, Liz Bishop. We met on the wide world of blogging and found that she was a Malaysian , now a British citizen.<br />
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As her guest, I enjoyed 5 days of her hospitality visiting parts of the Peak District and making new friends in Annie and John Stirling, Kathryn and Barry Newton. My dearest friendship was forged with her two canines, Syd and Axa, both from rescue homes that have found a wonderful friend and owner in Liz, whose care and attention for them speaks volumes of a heavenly friendship.<br />
Those few days of the doggies greeting a sleepy-eyed me each morning will forever be etched in my memory. How they rushed to get into my room, waggy tails like beating a souffle, is so heartening . I've never had such a wholesome and genuine greeting ever! Then, they settled down to lie by my suitcase while I lingered, still keeping my bed warm.<br />
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As Liz's passion and work is flower arranging, she brought me to two ngs ( National Garden Society) Open day in Handforth and Tytherington, parts of Cheshire. We attended a flower demo in Oxton, Nottingham and witnessed 6 different styles of flower arranging by a regional arranger. With Kathryn and Barry, Liz drove us for a day out to York. It was my first to the beautiful city. And a lunch date at Betty's Cafe and restaurant , among so many teas during this 5 week holiday in the UK, this was mandatory!<br />
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The days passed fleetingly and soon it was time to stay with my dear friend, Wanphen in Beccles, Suffolk. I bought some doggie treats for Syd and Axa for they <i>lurve</i> treats and they deserve every bit of them too! I see them on facebook and know they are well.<br />
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I'll be catching up with Liz in the new year as she'll be guiding 18 ladies for a visit to our lovely country, Malaysia on a 2 week holiday. Guess what, she and her friends will be showing the Gardening Society members in Singapore and KL their artistic skill in flower arranging. So, with many thanks for a wonderful stay, we promised to keep in touch . Waiting for June 2016 to come, quick!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The lovely doggies are content to relax .I shall terribly miss their morning waggy tails welcome when I leave Sheffield.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Our morning walk - Syd is usually off the leash. Axa can be a little unpredictable, so Liz keeps her close by as many other canines do their walks like them. I got to see the different breeds with their owners. Well- behaved dogs:)</span></td></tr>
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Hearing the quacking of ducks, Syd too wanted to check them out himself!<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">John Stirling was the Chairman and founder of The Freshfields Donkey</span><span style="font-size: small;"> Village in Peak District. Was really touched he gifted me a book on the play, The Really Useful Donkey Company when he and his wife, Annie popped by to say goodbye the day before I left for Beccles.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Annie Stirling welcomed Liz and I with her fabulous scones and sandwiches and tea, of course!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Axa and Syd are so companionable. They do not let loneliness creep in </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">ngs Garden Open day in Handforth, around Cheshire. The lovely clematis trails strikingly above my head.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Cakes and teas to complement a visit to ngs Garden Open day. It is a real treat as volunteers happily see to our needs.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The sun's out . So too are families to grab the opportunity to support ngs Garden Open day.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Owner of Brooke Cottage, Barry Davy gave up teaching Science to branch into garden design. We admired his great effort.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">One is truly tempted with all the spread of goodies.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">A spacious garden and we were tempted to linger .</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"> The orchids got me thinking of the ways to weave my own magic when I get home.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The bright red oblong perspex pieces added to the striking arrangement of a red themed floral arrangement.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Picking the lucky raffle winners who would take home the arrangements.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Liz's ad on the side of her car. Just pull it off and store it when not in use.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">With Annie Newton, York Castle</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">York Minster , cathedral of York</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Delectable spread at Betty's</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Compact and beautifully designed garden at Handforth. Owner has utilized every imaginable space to showcase his creativity.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Lovely colours</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">With Mr Cordingley, the owner of Hathaway Cottage on ngs Garden Open day.</span></td></tr>
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The last time I visited Winnersh was 10 years ago. I could not head to Berkshire to stay with my former midwifery colleague, Hazel though I've been in and out several times in the UK.<br />
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This July I was determined to make a special effort and scheduled my 5 weeks to spread over a bigger community of family and friends in the UK. I achieved it all:) </div>
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This time round, Michael, her eldest child is getting married in December. So time has flown and we are busy in our lives, doing so many things that left unrecorded will be forgotten as we grow older.<br />
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My first visit to Hazel and her husband, Ben was in Brighton . That was in 1983. I can still remember Ben having my eldest daughter his broad shoulders. Now Sharmini is an independent lady carving a niche in her career and being a dutiful daughter. <br />
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From Winnersh, I bade good bye to Hazel and Ben. He was a little concerned and he reminded me to keep safe as I told him there's a BERSIH 4 rally that I would like to be there.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The raspberries are ripe for picking for our dessert.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hey! sway and be hippy happy! Guess what, I bought myself one after a trial session on Hazel's. Gotta get those creaky joints oiled!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">As the evening grew a bit chilly, the fire in the 'stove' kept us warm as the wispy smoke danced in the dark. A little bit of spotting the stars as they appeared. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">With the wood glowing, wine glasses topped up, and Ben's presence, the evening was all ours.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hazel showing me the Braille exercises. Great learning and enthusiasm. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">At Winnersh town square</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">It's his happy day out at Dinton Pastures Country Park. I found it a delightful park - wildlife and humans co-exist.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Delightful swans, mallards, coots dipping their beaks in the lake.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"> A pleasant little walk up to the castle. The long grasses dance in the afternoon sun.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Huge artichokes</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">A wet day at Tate Modern on the 6th floor - for one of the best views in London.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Lunch time salad at Tate Modern cafe. Great service.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Bless ye - A happy Friar still stands - spotted him on the way to the Tate Modern.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Covent Garden - a delightful visit </span></td></tr>
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Picasso's sculpture at The National Portrait Gallery<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">At the National Portrait Gallery cafe - enchantingly beautiful . A place to enjoy a special atmosphere.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Above my head - a towering figure indeed!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">A lovely sunny day , the red gladdens the heart - just across Buckingham Palace</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Queen Victoria - a long reign which is now outstripped by Queen Elizabeth 2</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Bursts of colours in St. James Park - beautiful and compact.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Lunch in the cafe at St Martin's In The Fields. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Trafalgar Square, central London - so much to absorb. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Iconic National Gallery, London - always bustling inside and outside.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sit around or mingle - fascinating sights at Trafalgar Square to take your fancy away.</span></td></tr>
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At a Holland Park cafe for morning coffee and cakes - playful time of staff and a very young client, my niece<br />
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Catch from the sea - fresh and aplenty in Jersey<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Just didn't get the chance to say 'Moo,moo' to the cows in the fields. The Jersey Cow is long recognised as a superior dairy animal through its ability to produce rich milk. It is protected in its island home.</span></td></tr>
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I am no stranger to Beccles, Suffolk and Norwich, Norfolk as my friend, Wanphen lived in Norfolk before moving to Suffolk. </div>
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There was n'er a dull day as both of us had a plan for the days we were together. This time round, I got to know the town better soaking in the sights. Wanphen hosted lunch and dinner for friends and we visited a couple of them in the outskirts of Beccles too. Her hospitality extends right into tummies and I was really pampered by her versatile cooking of Asian and Western meals. </div>
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I was thrilled to see Southwold. It has the charm of a lovely seaside town. We topped the visit with a tour of Adnams Brewery, founded in 1872 by two brothers, George and Ernest Adnams. Adnams is a Plc British regional brewery. Commemorative ales are produced for special events; one of which was the Royal Wedding Ale in 2011 of HRH Prince William and Catherine Middleton. Do not miss The Amber Museum which is the only museum in the UK dedicated entirely to amber. </div>
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Our day trip to Norwich was extra exciting as we took in the sights of the cathedral, market, shops and rewarded ourselves heartily at lunch and tea time. Of course before dusk, our the main mission was to go on the trail of GoGoDragons Norwich 2015.There were 84 to hunt and we managed 13 in between other distractions. Like the families that engaged in the hunt, we too oohed and ahhed and hugged the dragons . The playful art lifted our spirits. </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Adnam's ale in Southwold - Wanphen and I booked a brewery tour and it ended with tastings. I even lugged home 2 bottles of ale - Gunhill - 4% dark mild and Broadside- 6.3%) ,dark ruby red beer for dear hubby who gave the thumbs up:)</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">So glad to see Bobbi again after a lapse of 5 years.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">There's always a first time ! Had my unwieldy hair shorn - first ever on a holiday. Well, since 5 weeks is quite a time away from my regular in KL, Olivia in Beccles did a fine job too!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">For Wanphen, it was a first to visit Beccles museum - more exploring when a friend comes visiting!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Kudos to the excellent work in all the charity shops.</span></td></tr>
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Ten months have since passed since this <i>Mums Sew With Love </i>was initiated at the start of my presidency for Rotary Year 2014/15 with the support of my club members. The idea was to engage single and stay at home mothers and empower them with lifelong skills.<br />
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Our co - partner is Pusat Bantuan Sentul, an NGO in Sentul which has several areas of outreach to different sectors of the community. Ms Vicki Singam , the administrator of the Centre was thrilled when the idea was suggested. Several mothers already had basic sewing skills which needed honing; others who had no sewing skills were taught by our dedicated and patient volunteer teachers. With this as the starting point, we decided to embark on a sewing project to reach out to a bigger group of mothers.<br />
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There were challenges. How does one light up a total stranger's life ? Economic and time pressures often deter these mothers from participating. A struggling single mum has many personal problems and it can be an additional burden for her to make it to classes to learn sewing. How will a skill like sewing bring food to the table? These doubts often stop them from stepping out of their comfort zone. This is where we step in to provide a friendly environment to upgrade skills and provide moral support.<br />
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Word was passed around and we started with a good group of mothers who were curious and showed their desire to learn. Patience and determination and dedicated efforts have paid off. Those at<i> Mums Sew With Love </i>now<i> </i>call Pusat Bantuan Sentul (PBS) their home.<br />
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We had a wonderful evening for our mothers when they visited our club on 8 October, 2014 for a special get - together. The volunteers were introduced to our new 'charges'. I presented the programe for all to hear with many pictures of our proposed activities and crafts. We are thankful to our fellow Rotarians from R C Kelana Jaya for their sisterly generosity. They had heard about the sewing project and came bearing gifts of two electric sewing machines.To this day, the mothers talk about that special visit and the warm welcome they received.<br />
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Another visit to be treasured was that of Rotary International Connection Specialist, Rotarian Mohamed Shedou who graciously agreed to touch base on a special morning visit to meet and interact with the mothers at PBS. This visit was held in conjunction with Rotary International President, Gary Huang's visit to Kuala Lumpur. Our club members and their spouses and our team of mothers were all excited. The room was filled to capacity. So much chatter was heard above the happy whirring of the sewing machines. The mothers showed their skills and worked at their allocated crafts, enjoying the limelight. Shedou's friendly smiles eased their jitters and his genuine interest in the different items boosted the mothers' confidence. As he moved around, he viewed the different products : casserole holders, place mats, table runners, toiletries bags. All of these are made for sale. Our great helper, Friend of Rotary, Jean presented him with one of our most popular items - a casserole holder..<br />
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Shedou was impressed by the good stitching. Oh yes,' I interjected,' Our mantra is Always neat and good work!'.<br />
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In the short period this project has taken off, it is clear that:<br />
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1 <i>Mums Sew With Love </i> fills a void for this sector of the urban women of Sentul area who are poor and marginalized in the community and who often struggle to upgrade themselves their social and economic status.<br />
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2. In the urban jungle where the pace of life is harried and hurried, these women have found a place where they can interact socially and learn a skill at the same time. They try their best to juggle the weekly sewing schedule with their part time domestic work which supplies their main income.<br />
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3. There has been an increase in the level of self -esteem of the mothers. The volunteers have been rewarded by the mothers' punctuality, good work etiquette and their cheerfulness.<br />
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4. Patience and determination to carry out this project has paid dividends. Though each person comes to us with different skill levels, the consistent quality of their finished work makes us proud.<br />
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4. PBS can be more than a sewing centre. We intend to create conditions for hope and opportunities to the mothers. We now have short talks on relevant topics e.g. health with the help of Rotarians during our coffee break. These '15 minute conversation starters' serve as great platforms to empower the mothers with knowledge; they add variety to each session and provide an extra interactivity among the volunteers.<br />
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The close interaction during the two to two and a half hour sessions allows us to lead as community leaders with values such as self -belief, responsibility, and humility to benefit our beneficiaries. Mind you, these talks also serve as reminders for us!<br />
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I am happy to say that our products have been given a HUGE tick of approval by our supporters who have been generous with their comments and cash. I hope more organisations will come forward to support this initiative. Do help us light up lives.<br />
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It is our fervent hope that<i> Mums Sew With Love </i>is sustainable in the future.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Books in the background - in the afternoons, the space that the mothers occupy is taken up as a place of learning. Students of different ages </span><span style="font-size: small;">come for extra classes which are offered by PBS.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Left Launceston for Mountain Valley Retreats. . A real fire to sit by in the evening. after a delicious home cooked dinner by host, Pat. No wifi so caught up with my audio book and it was Beethoven waiting patiently!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"> So for the 3 days we were 'lost' in the valley of Loongana under the Black Bluff Mountain. Time was on our side, so we ventured to the caves, experienced Australian wildlife and the beauty of the Kaydale Gardens - all such great memories to reflect upon. </span></td></tr>
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Our rustic cabin with simple kitchen amenities. Breakfast was all ready in the fridge for the three days we spent there. We were advised to stock up on drinks as we made our way to our destination as there were no shops within close drive to Mountain Valley Retreats. We experienced Tasmanian wilderness; roaming round the cabins were Pademelons and they fought shy of us when we came closer <br />
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Our host fed road kills in the evenings, and in the darkness of our room, we watched the Tasmanian Devils come stealthily to eat their dinner. In the evening, we could only watch from a distance the platypuses diving in and out of the water in a river nearby as they foraged for food in the still pools .<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">From the Cruickshank Lookout, 275 m above the Leven River. Off the beaten track, we got to it via a well equipped picnic area and followed a short relatively easy rainforest walk.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Beauties at Kaydale Lodge and Gardens - just an example of the visual delights of this acclaimed 2 hectacre garden. A must for garden lovers.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Award winning gardens at Kaydale Lodge</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Gunns Plains Cave is close to Leven Canyon - a fascinating world of caves, sinkholes and underground streams. Is this Western Australia hanging from the roof? Actually I saw the head of a python! Amazing limestone formations, glowworms, underground stream, including one of the Southern Hemisphere's largest shawl formations. Impressive. The tour guide told us concerts are held in the Caves too! He held our attention with so much info told in an interesting manner. It was well worth the visit. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;">All packed in delicate chiffon packets - to be distributed to guests . Ready to shower the bride and groom. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The groom's uncle up on the ladder to decorate the main entrance to the house. - a traditional welcome in a South Indian wedding.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Sarees, salwars, sherwanis,dhoti, kurta etc - all having a quick steaming to iron out the creases.</span></td></tr>
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Upon our first visit to Lennox Head in 2012, we spent Christmas there.We fell in love with the quiet peaceful village. Thereafter, two years in a trot we returned to it again and again for a big 70th birthday bash of my sis in law and now in December to gather for her son's wedding. Lennox Head certainly has many family stories to tell.<br />
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Lennox Head is a seaside village in the North Rivers region of NSW, Australia situated on the stretch of coast between Byron Bay and Ballina.<br />
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Truth be told, I do not swim. Just playing in the water is fun . I guess I really miss out on this aquatic enjoyment. So at Lennox Head, I walk on the beach, climb Lennox Point and look out at Pat Morton, and watch the waves roll endlessly. The lapping, crashing and pounding of the waves is music to the ears and looking out from the balcony or sitting on the beach or lawn, one never tires of of the therapeutic effects. The ocean vista is always changing and when evening comes and darkness follows, out in the vast open space it is pitch black and the waves sends its own rhythmic sounds to us.<br />
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Lennox Head is where my sis in law goes to for peace and quiet. It's a kind of retreat,so blissful. But the times we have gathered, gosh , it's like what we say, a fish market, with 15 people or more under one roof! Well, the wedding that we attended had 100 people but the roof stayed intact!<br />
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This time round, my hubby and I made an effort to get up at 5.44 to catch the sunrise from the bed on the ground floor of the bungalow. <br />
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With droopy eyes, after all the liquor imbibed, we got our cameras out to catch the morning glow. A little cloudy but the sun was up all the same.<br />
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So ended our third visit to Lennox Head after fourteen happy ,memorable days. It seemed like the fun and the eating and drinking would never stop! The children amongst us gave us much interactive cheer. The adults talked and talked and we got to know each other better with rellies and friends popping by. The parties prior and after the main event - wedding, of course got us excited and dressed in our finery. Then came Christmas Eve lavished with turkey, leg of ham and the full works, all home -cooked by home-grown chefs who happen to be our nephews and even the new bride who cooked goose ( not one but two ) to feed the army of uncles, aunties and others in tow!) on Christmas Day.Not forgetting some shopping on Boxing Day in Byron Bay.<br />
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So much to say about this holiday which is really special 'coz it started in Melbourne and then onward to lovely Tasmania for a first visit. Finally we ended up in Lennox Head which wound us up as we worked as a team to get the house and things ready for a traditional Indian wedding. All good things must come to an end and here we are back in Kuala Lumpur. Whatever one says, it's still home sweet home. Well, till good things happen again, in whatever manner.<br />
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I can't believe how this year has flown by. And the blog has been rather idle! Well this is to say goodbye 2014 and welcome 2015. Here's wishing my blogging friends , A Happy New Year. All the best of things to you.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Lennox Head is popular with surfers.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Keeping watchful eyes on surfers</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">See me and see my name! I took some time to make those alphabets - as it was mainly seaweeds around me. My name was made of seagull feathers, a bluebottle, twigs and seaweeds. Just as it was made, a quick click of the camera and the waves came in...</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Here's looking at you! One of the locals, Les told me it's the skull of a snapper, noting the hump on the head. He reckons that fella weighed about 10 kg. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Said hello to a local who was strolling with his wife. Got talking about the blue bottle jellyfish. Les sportingly showed me the sting marks left by the bluebottle jellyfish. He had them all over his thighs and hands too. Not bothersome to him!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Les held the bluebottle jellyfish to show me the tail. They were a few washed up the beach .</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">From Pat Morton lookout<br /></span></td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17272333503136774741noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4420621022984854800.post-40121865454803991612014-09-21T18:55:00.002+08:002014-09-21T18:55:52.671+08:00Fun all the way!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
My hubby and I had a short break recently and it was to Hong Kong. Its been ages though a quick visit a couple of years ago, we hopped over from Macau to Kowloon to have a walk around and eat good Chinese food.<br />
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I went on a Corporate holiday and knew that in the company of 60 other people, we would be doing things differently. So we left our whims and fancies behind. Guess what, we had fun all the way!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;"> Nothing cheerier than this!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">LET Us out! We are innocent!!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Ready? Yes, for Mickey's PhilharMagic</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hardly a distraction!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Action! ... so visit Hong Kong and find our why the city never sleeps!.....</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Rubbed much gold on meself. So much richer than before!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Who is happier?? </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Just signed off an important document to David Cameron ! Oh well, Pres Obama was my witness.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">How does one show a bright sparky light bulb moment??</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">English tea, of course!</span></td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17272333503136774741noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4420621022984854800.post-77228394239839983362014-08-13T18:39:00.000+08:002014-08-13T18:50:59.921+08:00 Our dog Buffy.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It's been over a year since our faithful Robbie breathed his last. His docile, loveable character left a void. Patiently, we looked for another pet dog to call our own. The children made enquiries for an Alsatian through several sources including vets.<br />
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One day in June there was an air of excitement when we made our way to a house to look into a litter of pups. After all the search, imagine finding Buffy was right under our noses; I mean in the same neighbourhood!<br />
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The owner/ breeder happily showed off the litter. What a light-hearted feeling it was to see the puppies, all so cuddlesome and lively.<br />
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Out of the five in the litter, only two had not found owners. Buffy caught our attention. We played with her and when we left our hearts were there.Later in the evening, hubby and son went back to claim her with a deposit. She came to us three weeks later after all the jabs had been given,<br />
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Meanwhile I swung into action. The kennel that belonged to dear Robbie needed a clean-up. I bought a can of paint from ACE hardware, scrubbed the kennel and when dry, two coats of fresh paint was an early welcome to Buffy. The door which had gone rusty was replaced by a carpenter and days late, Buffy arrived in style - flanked by my daughter and son in a BMW! I greeted her and she was dribbling with saliva . She behaved admirably, didn't bark, ever so polite! Her tail wagged and she got more hugs. This is home, I said.<br />
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It's been four weeks since that day for our new member of the family. Bond first and train later, was the advice we got . Buffy goes for short walks in the morning . She looks forward to her two meals of Royal Canin, a bone to chew weekly, the odd treats and the frolic and tickles!<br />
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The story so far. - she's growing fast. There's an increase of two inches in height and weighs in at 18 kg.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17272333503136774741noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4420621022984854800.post-47217649249104454382014-06-12T16:18:00.000+08:002014-06-12T16:21:40.126+08:00Kuala Lumpur Orchid and Bonsai Show<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I paid a quick visit to the recent Kuala Lumpur Orchid and Bonsai Show. The idea was to lug home some lovely orchids at prices I could afford. Nothing extraordinary happened and I bought some dendrobiums with a tight watch on my budget. Yes, me hubby would really like to hear that! There wasn't much to attract in the way of orchids though their splashes of colour drew me to have a closer look.<br />
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Though I do not cultivate bonsai trees , I did 2 rounds viewing the exhibits, a painstaking form of horticulture . And that's where I lack patience, not to mention skill. Whoever says gardening is all about rushing into achieving beauty? Sculpting and aiming for an aesthetic appeal and the uniqueness takes skill. The gardener who was pruning ever so delicately at a bonsai plant proved a point or two.<br />
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The bonsai beauties standing apart from each other makes the admirer pause and wonder. I've seen them in nurseries all clumped together and to the novice eyes like mine, their beauty is lost.<br />
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For now, the dendrobiums add happy colour to my plants . Just checking on them the snails have not made the pots their home!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Didn't have to drag myself to my car. This shuttle relieved me of my load.</span></td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17272333503136774741noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4420621022984854800.post-29158604804220188912014-03-19T22:51:00.001+08:002014-03-19T22:55:16.972+08:00Fashion Charity with Shoe Designers<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<br />One by one the guests arrived for a high tea fund raising event, Fion Poon Fashion Charity in conjunction with Selangor Cheshire Home's 50th anniversary. We were among the earliest to beat K.L's jam increasing traffic jams. The venue for this exciting event, Fukuden Restaurant was easy to find, ala GPS.<div>
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It was indeed a special afternoon - a mixed programe of music and songs by jazz singer, Janet Lee accompanied by Tay Cher Siang on keys and a display of shoes and handbags by local designer, Fion Poon. To top it all, the gracious presence of her mentor, icon Datuk Jimmy Choo created the buzz. The afternoon tea menu was a range of Japanese cuisine cocktails.</div>
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The event kicked off with Janet's renditions which were well-received. Alas, time did not allow for more.</div>
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Everyone wanted a picture with the Guest of Honour, Datuk Jimmy Choo - ever charming and generous coping with the numerous requests. And the next instance, Facebook it!</div>
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Many guests were eager to try our Fion Poon's shoes and handbags on display. A customer service staff was on standby to let guests know that accessories can be customized , made the items even more appealing.</div>
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Soon Fukuden Restaurant was overflowing with guests. In the set -up, navigating for food, clicking pictures and moving about, space was tight. The waiters were kept on their toes serving quenchers to keep the guests nicely watered in the existing day's heat . The models wearing Fion Poon's shoes could not get past many guests. A pity! Nevertheless, we took it all in our stride. Fion Poon's batik hand pouch with a good sling handle as one of the door gifts is really neat.</div>
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The event ended with lucky draw and best dressed prizes. Those who came in red and white stood better chances. In celebratory mood, there was a big cake to mark Cheshire's 50th with a rousing Happy Birthday song. By 5.30 pm, the guests who responded warmly with charity in their hearts bade their good byes. <br /><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Elegance on your feet.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Datuk Jimmy Choo autographing a book about him </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">TV3 was there for the media coverage. Datuk Khatijah , President of Sel Cheshire Home, Fion Poon and Datuk Jimmy Choo.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">We are a happy lot, with Datuk Jimmy Choo!</span></td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17272333503136774741noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4420621022984854800.post-49442047773293154022014-03-05T17:16:00.000+08:002014-03-05T17:18:48.185+08:00Gong Xi Fun - The Horse that Ran Away<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We did it! Much to our surprise and to the delight of the residents of Selangor Cheshire Home, we turned actors overnight and gave them more than a rollicking time with our play, The Horse That Ran Away.<br />
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Under her directorship and script, Sunshine Lady, Janneke did a fantastic job of making it a lovely production. We gathered at her house on two occasions to familiarize ourselves with our roles and a dress rehearsal. A big cast indeed as all the Sunshine ladies who were available for the Chinese New Year party acted.<br />
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The residents, EEP ( Economic Empowerment Programe) students and the staff of the Home were truly good audience. The fluffed lines got extra laughs. Someone came from behind me and pulled up my pants as it was dangerously slipping down as the acting got the better of me!<br />
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We know the horse is here to stay in this Year of The Horse. So, do not be alarmed- the horse in the play ran away but came back. The play ended on a sweet memorable note - to be able to inject fun for others, we got just as much in return!<br />
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The Horse That Ran Away had one oft repeated line by poor farmer, Sei Wang , the protagonist, whenever any incident was highlighted to him that it wasn't good . The villagers, blacksmith and neighbours chided him for keeping his only faithful companion horse, Silverwhite tho he was poor. More scoldings came when Silverwhite was missing and thought to have run away. An unfortunate fall of Sei Wang's son resulting in a broken leg whilst attempting to ride the stallion brought home by Silverwhite. And when war broke out, the sons of the the villagers had to say goodbye to fight. His reply was always the same - 'Who can say it is good or bad luck. No one can tell what the future will be'.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Director, Janneke introducing the play and the cast.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Oops, something crept up my nose!</span></td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17272333503136774741noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4420621022984854800.post-51617064986273627802014-02-06T12:43:00.000+08:002014-02-06T12:46:52.224+08:00A big 70 bash in Australia<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Talk about being busy as a bee. So many happenings,distractions included,since last Christmas.My apologies to friends out there who have visited my blog and found me quiet (of which I was not!). Thanks dear blogging friend, Ram for your concern.
Thankfully, it had all good endings and now I present one that took us to Australia for 2 weeks over. It was a a big bash to celebrate my sis in law's 70th, bringing together rellies,young and old and her close friends, all 39 of us.
The celebration will stay in our hearts for a long time. Age is just a number and we should celebrate each year, in your own way,as an accomplishment. So cheers to your good health and well-being too!
For now, I share with you the wonderful time we had at Lennox Head where we gathered under a red tent to toast to a lovely lady, all of 70.
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">In Casino, NSW - several days before the party we made a special trip a up north to check on the house. Busied ourselves plucking strawberry mangoes ( real yum!) that dangled low and forlorn. Not anymore when we relished them daily.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">All quiet before the family members turned up. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Up early for a morning farmers' market in Ballina . Brilliant heliconias to brighten the house for the birthday. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The welcoming colour of red. Brawny and browned men putting up the tent . Headland of Lennox Head is on the far right of picture.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I liked the surprise. To start off the party at 6 pm a couple of Indian musicians played on the grassy slopes facing the sea, waves lapping as we sipped champagne . Later the DJ took over and a 'cook' sang favourite songs for the birthday girl. Good ol' Pavarotti wasn't forgotten. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Not exactly the Bollywood kind of pose but this will do! Ready to party when dusk set in.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">A day after the party, all trouped into a bus chartered to take us on a carefree outing. The young and young at heart braved the sun to indulge in Dream World, Gold Coast. Forget your cares - get onto the gold rush , feel the rush of adrenaline as we swooped down and screamed our lungs out! Great!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">A majestic sight to behold. The Bengal tiger, Ravi with his trainer slurping all the milk goodness at Tiger World event. What strength - man and tiger! But tiger wins, of course.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">A lovely picnic area set up another day after the party. Another wonderful day of great company and food. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Enjoying good company with free flow of wine to quench one's thirst!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">A birthday gift by one of the grandchildren, aged 12. Lovely capture of the lawn , the clumps of trees that stand like sentinels and the blue sea and sky beyond. We promise to come again, Lennox Head.</span></td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17272333503136774741noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4420621022984854800.post-54136353453279055222013-12-16T12:15:00.000+08:002013-12-16T12:18:20.913+08:00Christmas Cheer <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Tis the season! In my Christmas message to the residents of Selangor Cheshire Home, I couldn't help but tease them that they do not ever ask for snow! How nice to sit before a warm fire and enjoy singing carols and opening presents. But what they ask for, we always bring - Sunshine. With it there's sunshiny surprises as to who comes visiting. Ahead of the party day, the Sunshine "Senior elves' got busy making wishes come true.<br />
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Watching a Christmas pantomime was not on my list but it happened. Frankenstein tried to create havoc but did not dampen the Christmas cheer! I bought 3 tickets for the family to be at Alice Smith school to enjoy the KL Players' fund raiser panto, Frankenstein. Boos flew fast and furious to Count Dracula, Frankenstein. An enthusiastic audience helped to boost the well earned claps for the entire cast.<br />
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If one has been a regular at the A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church for the past 10 years , it was a lovely evening spent . The festival of carols was originally a Christmas carol service held in King's College, Cambridge. It was introduced in 1918 to the Church of England but over the years, many churches have adapted it to suit the varied forms of service around the world. The evening ended with a treat of mince pies galore and yummy snacks for all.<br />
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Before all these happenings, Christmas charity was already in the hearts of my friend, Jean and her friend, Beverly. Both worked hard leading up to November towards a home charity sale of Xmassy gifts. And the 2 good cooks rewarded friends with a sumptuous spread of cakes and biscuits. It was an easy relaxed morning. I went home with a few irresitible items, all as gifts .<br />
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Merry Christmas to my Christian friends, near and far. May peace and joy be yours.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17272333503136774741noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4420621022984854800.post-21949201217702349872013-11-27T22:53:00.002+08:002013-11-27T22:55:57.078+08:00All Things Rotary and More!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Guess it's a good idea to lump some Rotary events together to do a post. The busyness of days past just didn't allow me to take stock of the photos though much clicking was done, event after another. My camera was always willing!
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">A proud and memorable moment for newest member, Deepak Mahadevan after his induction as our member. He is flanked by President Ai Lin and Immediate Past President, Mohamad Abdullah.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">It is always a day we look forward to when new members increase our family in Rotary. Together, we enjoy Rotary fellowship and do Rotary work.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">In fact, Deepak carried out his first 'assignment' with aplomb just about half an hour after the meeting ended. A member of our club suddenly fell ill. Without hesitation, Deepak scooped her in his arms and placed her in the back seat of a waiting car to drive her to hospital. What an evening to remember!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Intercity meeting hosted by Rotary Club of Bukit Kiara Sunrise. Here Sergeant at Arms, Steve Robinson was thanking CEO of the Radio Business Station, BFM, Malek Ali who was our guest speaker There was a huge turn-out of Rotarians and guests. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">President Elects of G8 group with In-coming Assistant Governor, Suki. We were in Kuantan on 8 -10 November for a 3 day training for our term 2014/15. Had a good time getting to know so many fellow Rotarians from District 3300 comprising 72 clubs. Training was conducted by the District leaders. So much to learn about being a President at Pre- President Elect Training Seminar 1 and Rotary - well - infused, I must say!<br />Here's looking at PEs of the Rotary clubs that comprise G8 - (left) Tim (Damansara), Nigel (Sunway), Hussein (Damansara West), Keats (Pantai Valley), Michael ( Kelana Jaya). </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Had good company of other lady PEs - ( left) Daisy ( Pudu),Cecilia( Sunrise) and a spouse of a Rotarian at the dinner for District Governor Elect, Kirenjit Kaur . Yes, there was also a special programe for accompanying spouses. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Kirenjit's nomination creates history in Rotary International District 3300 by being the first woman in Rotary 's 80 years in Malaysia to be the District Governor - a wife, a mother, a lawyer, a friend, a Rotarian.. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I attended the joint meeting of Rotary Clubs of Gombak and Ampang. at the Royal Lake Club. Both clubs had their awardees for the Rotary month of October Vocational Services Award. President Khatijah Sulieman ,Selangor Cheshire Home for the disabled ( where I volunteer) received her award from President James of Gombak. Rotary Club of Ampang awarded DatoWong Pui Lam, previously a senior officer of the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP). </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Come December, it will be Rotary Family month.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">During our regular meeting on the 18 November, we had 2 young entrepreneurs as our guest speakers. They own an online travel agency, CatchThatBus. Viren and Ashwin 's presentation attracted much interest and many questions were answered. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">It's the 20th event for the disabled in the Klang Valley. This year, under the leadership of our DG, Datuk Dr Mohinder Singh, District 3300 joined hands with the Selangor Spastics Assoc to create awareness for the disabled.at Padang Merbok, Kuala Lumpur. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">A musical treat during a recent meeting, occupying a speaker's slot. 15 singers of the Klang Valley Harmony under Brendi Chenery gave us a taste of Barbershop music. It was delightful as she educated us with some notes and visuals to explain the distinctive characteristics of this genre. as the singers sang.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">A bustling few hours in my car porch as some friends teamed up with Rotarians of Pantai Valley to sort and pack clothes for the Haiyan Typhoon victims. There was a request to the Rotary Club of Ampang for used clothes for a specific area, Palompon, Leyte. Our club also chipped in besides sending cash.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The team who reduced the mini mountain of clothes , sorted and packed them .Thanks to all. We did not have to throw away items that couldn't be used except for the odd ones. So, our reminders of 'good' stuff was heeded..That made our work lighter. </span></td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17272333503136774741noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4420621022984854800.post-47560901709045864822013-11-07T13:18:00.002+08:002013-11-07T13:20:14.019+08:00Diwali with Rellies<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Diwali is full of colours. Even the sweet jasmine worn of the hair or offered in prayers is colourfully white! I noticed there were plenty of decorative <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolam">kolams</a> with favourites, peacocks and,lotuses adorning them in the shopping malls and private clubs. I have made small ones before,and I know the intricacies involved in the making. Admirers of this festive art do get carried away and to discourage any 'itchy' fingers or any untoward accidents, they are protected by a barrier of some sort. <br />
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After the morning puja at the temple in Brickfields, we settled for the usual breakfast cooked by my sister - in -law. We had a lovely meal of uppuma, onion sambal, dhall, vadai, idiapum, kesari and banana on banana leaves, lit by the glow of the Diwali lights. Just coincidental, the house was down with no electricity. So, shine on us, Diwali diyas!<br />
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Later, there was plenty to eat at our house where I served lunch for 8 of us . The table was quite full and I clean forgot about the samosas I made! Well, it'll be snacks for another day. To top it all, we drank Sula, an Indian wine we brought home during our holiday in Kerala.<br />
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The evening was long and yummy - cheese, crackers and dips, ham and quince, olives with great bubblies and red wine, For this, we hopped back to our breakfast host's house.As we ate and chatted, some loud firecrackers exploded in the neighbourhood. Past midnight, our Diwali celebration came to an end. <a href="http://keatsthesunshinegirl.blogspot.com/search/label/deepavali">Somehow I missed the crowd</a> that comes when there is an open house. But this year, quiet is also nice! A really good day indeed.<br />
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The Nine Emperor Gods Festival is over. Yearly, it lasts for 9 days in the 9the month of the Lunar calendar.<br />
This year, October 4th was the start of the festival. Enakkers of the MCG did not miss the opportunity to be among the devotees and visitors to soak in the atmosphere of the Taoist festival, and be there to have a vegetarian lunch right in the temple premises.<br />
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In the late morning, we met at one of the stalls. I'm no stranger to vegetarian dishes as Indian types do feature in my diet. I found the dishes blander and different; the Indian dishes being aromatic and spicy. Most of the dishes has soya as one of the main ingredients - as in bean paste, bean curd etc.<br />
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Besides eating, we took the opportunity to catch glimpses of the goings-on. Really, it is worth witnessing this festive aspect of Taoism. Below are some pictures taken as we moved about the temple. Certainly, the carnival - like atmosphere can carry one away in the actvities that surround us.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Devotees, all dressed in white. Never a grumble.</span></td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17272333503136774741noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4420621022984854800.post-15155951789557080502013-10-16T22:00:00.000+08:002013-10-16T22:16:28.066+08:00Skipping Far and Near with Rotary<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
What do Rotarians do with skipping ropes? Thankfully, many of us can still skip and that deserves a pat on our shoulders. It says you are still agile and your stamina is quite intact!<br />
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With the launch of 100,000 skipping ropes: Promote Healthy Lifestyle - Skipping for Health by the Health Minister, Dato Seri Liow Tiong Lai and Rotary Kelab di Raja KL, many clubs were given these ropes to spread the message of well-being among youths.<br />
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Before long, we found the humble skipping rope can be anyone's good companion. From the heaps of ropes delivered in boxes into the hands of children, the limp rope transforms an inactive child into a burst of energy, his legs springing off the ground much to the excitement of his peers .<br />
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The EEP ( Economic Empowerment Programme) students of Selangor Cheshire Home were thrilled when I brought 30 to them. The morning lethargy disappeared fast and the boys and girls were suddenly united in playing together. Beads of sweat just pushed them on as they were stirred into energetic souls.<br />
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At the Special Children's Home Ampaang, it was a matter of swinging the rope over and above their heads. When shown by their caregivers, it promised fun, just like the trampoline nearby.<br />
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I visited the Rotary Club Kota Bahru with rice soy meals in packets and school shoes for their community visits.Also I brought 50 skipping ropes ready to distribute to the schoolchildren of SK Sultan Ismail 2. With Rotarian Kian Meng, we were warmly greeted by Penolong Kanan, En. Shaidi , teachers and the school children. Full marks to Kian Meng for translating in Bahasa Melayu what I delivered in English on the benefits of skipping. Sportingly he skipped when I sprung a surprise on him , much to the applause of the audience. Kudos to En Shaidi who gamely skipped and sweated. His enjoyment encouraged the children to join him. That's leading by example! So, in the mid-morning sun the children skipped away.<br />
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Nearer home, in Kajang, Rotarians from Pantai Valley with the Altruistic Youths reached out to Persatuan Kebajikan Kanak Kanak . Besides some provisions for 2 poorly disadvantaged homes, we presented 'goodies' of rice soy packets, school shoes and skipping ropes. Everything fell into place . The kids age 5 - 15 watched a video on the different variations of skipping. Then the real experience got them going. Once started, they could not resist the powerhouse of fun latent in a skipping rope. So, skip away - just carry your exercise aid in your pocket!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17272333503136774741noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4420621022984854800.post-19474333853659192013-09-28T17:36:00.001+08:002013-09-28T17:40:30.308+08:00Wheelchair Training Course by Latter-day Saint Charities<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Going to Kota Bahru for the first time was special. To top it all, being there to participate in a wheelchair training course and to meet up, also for the first time with fellow Rotarians at Rotary Club Kota Bahru made up many swell moments.<br />
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25 participants attended the workshop; the majority came from Kota Bahru. My friend, Pearl and I flew in from Kuala Lumpur.Our dedicated instructors, led by physical therapist, Kim Brown of Latter-day Saint Charities, all the way from Salt Lake City, Utah, USA did an excellent job imparting his expertise. The entire workshop was dutifully translated into Bahasa Malaysia by Suki, our Malaysian physiotherapist and Yana.<br />
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We learned the A,B,Cs of wheelchairs - descriptions of the the different components and how to guide first -time users. There were wheelchairs - standard and rough rider to give away and a major part of the course detailed assessing the potential user to give a wheelchair. Upon being credited as suitable, the user or caregiver is taught how to ride, open doors, go up and down steps assisted, safety tips etc.<br />
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A wheelchair is a tool and a machine.It is gratifying to know that with giving a wheelchair away, lives are changed. Mobility is enhanced, coping better with physical impediments, providing invaluable aid to caregivers, enabling greater self-esteem are some outcomes. All the more so, being well -trained to have more in-depth knowledge about wheelchairs and end -users is of utmost importance.<br />
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The day of reckoning came when the instructors stepped back for the students to apply their newly -acquired expertise. 30 odd locals came in anticipation with their families/caregivers to be assessed.<br />
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Needless to say, it was a memorable goodbye to each and every new recipient of the wheelchairs. To be able to ride home in comfort and tackle each day, through thick and thin. As for the students who proudly wore the tees with a new designation of Wheelchair Specialist, it was not only worthwhile time spent but humbling to be part of the great teaching and interaction of Latter-day Saint Charities' humanitarian outreach.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Kim Brown, physical therapist emphasizing the importance of correct measurement for a correct size of wheelchair for the user. 4 Teams measured 4 persons - some results showed variations.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">A happy participant of the 3 day course.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Proud to be a student of Kim Brown ( rt) and Robert Howell (LDS Humanitarian Director) of Latter-day Saint Charities</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">It's a happy, satisfying culmination of a 3 day course - participants with their instructors. </span></td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17272333503136774741noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4420621022984854800.post-54441542102439240332013-09-13T19:49:00.002+08:002013-09-13T19:54:38.208+08:00Rotary Family Breakfast<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Sunday morning on 8 Sept was cool after the past evening of heavy showers. Thankfully, District 3300 was able to enjoy a Rotary Family Breakfast at Rotary Square for brekkie with a good dose of fellowship.<br />
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It was also a chance to be at our very own Rotary Square. It was my third visit ; the first being the<a href="http://www.keatsthesunshinegirl.blogspot.com/search/label/Dataran%20Merdeka"> relaunch of Rotary Square</a>. A home is where we come to roost. For Rotarians, we value this spot, smack in the city centre, dedicated to Rotary, our beloved organisation. Thanks to the mayors who recognise the immense contributions of Rotary. Our Rotary Wheel logo stands tall and high for the public to know us. Herein the Square lies our time capsule to be released 100 years later (2100) It will surely be a momentous day when it finally arrives.<br />
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Back to the morning . Limbering up exercises were led by our DG, Dato Dr Mohinder Singh. We surrendered our bodies to stretch and sway. Soon momentum picked up when qigong master and Rotarian, Mr Tan, got us to find the chi in us as we followed his instructions.<br />
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I came prepared to tell a story for the children. Just 4 were there but the adults more than made up for them!! Be prepared for frogs croaking and mozzies buzzing amidst the tyrannical chieftain's orders. All Things Are Connected reminds us to seek a balance in Nature . It is worth retelling for the fun and interactivity and the message which is evident.<br />
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All in , it was a relaxed morning. The organising committee did a fine job. As usual, it was all hands on deck. We look forward to more happenings here.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">My fellow club members,spouse Ravi and fellow Rotarians.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Gather here, all ye Rotarians!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Tyranny got the chieftain nowhere.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I made them laugh.</span></td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17272333503136774741noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4420621022984854800.post-29859370939573705722013-09-04T18:39:00.000+08:002013-09-04T18:40:21.329+08:00Relay For Life - A World without Cancer<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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National Cancer Soc. Malaysia 's Relay for Life was a 16 hour overnight event. It began on 24 August, starting from dusk and ended at dawn the next day. In KL, it took place at Dataran Petaling Jaya, Padang Timur. I'm glad I was there with my hubby after dinner to lend support.<br />
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For the short period of 2 hours we were there, I must say it was heart-warming. As we walked round the track, we could see and feel that in the fight against cancer, through the darkness, HOPE prevails. The survivors, families of the afflicted, friends, and the public were there to celebrate, remember, and persevere the fight.<br />
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The youths were there in big numbers. The fun was palpable. Lots of people entertained with songs and dances. Time did not permit me to play a game of bingo. <br />
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Education on cancer was certainly in the minds of the event organisers. For it is through awareness that we can be alert to detect cancer in the early stages. Money raised through this event educates and supports cancer - activities and helping the afflicted.<br />
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I tried something never done before. For a token of RM 5, there was instant tutelage to try my hand at Chinese brush painting.Soon the 'masterpiece' showed itself to big smiles and words of encouragement from onlookers. Positivity! Beaming happily, I gingerly carried a still wet art piece home.<br />
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Applause! And it goes to the survivors who were at hand to guide and give us a confidence boost.<br />
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I must spread the word about the spiritedness of Relay For Life. It is important to remember the loved ones lost forever but also to celebrate the struggles and triumphs of the survivors. Relay For Life is a meaningful event that brings people from all walks of life, of communities coming together. The battle against cancer goes on...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Families, friends and public support - all over the field to mark a meaningful event. Luminaria bags lined the arena of the field with messages dedicated to loved ones. In the wee hours of the morning, the walk round the arena continued - for cancer never sleeps.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Holding a Chinese brush for the first time!I could hear my inner voice: Be brave, ink it ! Well, with a shaky hand, I did.</span></td></tr>
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How nice! To be away from the busy KL jams. And to miss the massive Raya exodus on the North South Highway. Getting to our destination was a breeze. A mere 15 minutes on the speedboat from the Marina Island jetty and we were whisked into the arms of Pangkor Laut Resort.<br />
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We checked into one of the Hill Villas. A good view, peace and quiet.<br />
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Yes, we were told to expect to do nothing, if we felt like it. Chill out, we did , as the pace was sedate and relaxing. The next meal was always more than welcomed; our tummies could just fill up without much bother! It must be the sea and the air around us that bolstered our appetite besides the great array of food, especially at the Feast Village.<br />
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The hornbills paid many visits, flapped to land on our villa rooftops and coconut palms. Another tourist curiosity are the bats that hang on trees close by within view of our cameras. They appear rather large to us.<br />
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A pre-booked spa was waiting for us on the second day of stay - Balinese bliss!<br />
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After a 2N/3D stay, it was time to leave the luxury behind. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">At the Royal Bay Beach Club where we had lunch</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">These bats are a tourist attraction. In their upside down position, they wait till past sundown ; then they disappear to come home and merrily hang again!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"> We had the opportunity to meet Uncle Lim himself. He shook hands and spoke with us. A sprightly and friendly man , past 70s, he began his career with YTL since Pangkor Laut Resort started! Man, if he had known it was my birthday, he would have steamed a big pomfret for me!! </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">A surprise Happy birthday cake, card and a flower bath - because I'm beautiful!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Indulge and pamper thyself at Spa Village. The late Pavarotti opened this Village .</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Waiting to be pampered more after the unique Bath House ritual. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Yes, there is a bed. Not one but two in the library. Just rest your cares away. Read, if you want to!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Our feathered friend and many came calling. Recognisable by their loud calls.</span></td></tr>
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