40 Children

The Star newspapers yesterday.

This 54 years old man with three wives wants to marry a girl 30 years his junior. He already has 25 kids and wanted 15 more.

HE DOES NOT WANT TO BURDEN HIS THREE WIVES.

So he is going to marry another one. How considerate. So for all you men who wanted more kids, can you please take a lesson here and be considerate? Please?

I think the next thing he did was not right. He knows the natural secret of getting it up. You must have read about this bath in the morning and pouring water on your right leg first before attending to the rest of the body. He should have kept quiet.

Now everybody knows this trick for free. World population is going to skyrocket. Share prices of Pfizer will plummet, there will be a lot of young children with old fathers, husbands will start turning being considerate AND he will not make any money out of all these.

NIAMAH! (Hope Patrick Teoh does not mind me borrowing what is his, now and then.)


I trust you will find this clip on modern dancing quite entertaining.

Pearly off on EcoAdventure

The article below appeared in The Star yesterday. This is for those of you who only get your dose of news from Raja Petra and that fler Niamah Patrick Teoh. Our friend Pearly Chew since having 'lasik'ed her eyes has become quite an adventurer. First Mt. Kinabalu, then other places not telling me and now, wah; eco-adventure.

No, she did not go with that person in this picture and she did not dress like this on the trip.


Thursday June 12, 2008

Convoy sets off on eco-adventure

IT WAS a holiday to remember for a group of Malaysians and Singaporeans, who recently went on an amazing eight-day / seven-night family eco-adventure trip to southern Thailand.
Initiated by Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Kuala Lumpur office director Wiwatchai Boonyapak, the trip was a collaboration between Four-Trax 4x4 Academy and TAT.

The convoy of 26 vehicles – comprising four-wheel-drive vehicles, multipurpose vehicles (MPVs) and sports utility vehicles (SUVs) – with more than 115 people, left for Thailand on May 25. It was led by TAT deputy director Saratwadee Asasupakit, who was assisted by Jackson Paul Xavier.

Local fare: The group partaking of a kampung meal during their homestay experience.

The convoy travelled about 2,800km, traversing one of the most scenic routes in southern Thailand that covered Trang, Krabi, Ranong, Klongrua eco-village, Ratchaprapa Dam and Hatyai.

The highlights of the trip included a grand welcome dinner that was hosted by the TAT Ranong office and attended by the governor as well as TAT southern region heads, top officials of the hotel association and VIPs. The group enjoyed an evening of cultural dances and performances as they were introduced to Ranong by the TAT domestic offices.

The participants had a great time visiting eco-tourism sites, experiencing homestay and camping at Klongrua eco-village where they enjoyed organic meals and village cooking, went water rafting and hiking, and relaxed by the waterfall. They indulged in freshly plucked fruits and were served aromatic coffee in bamboo cups, making the homestay even more memorable.

Remembering those who lost their lives: The Tsunami Memorial at Krabi.

They also visited Ratchaprapa Dam, which is located within Khao Sok National Park, one of Thailand’s most beautiful national parks. Because of its majestic scenery and biological diversity, the park is nicknamed the “Guilin of Thailand”, comparing it to the very scenic place in China.
There, the group stayed a night at a resort overlooking the lake, and went on a scenic boat cruise before heading to Hatyai for the return leg.

As the group headed home, many eagerly enquired about the next scheduled trip to Thailand. For those keen on another adventure in Thailand, a trip is being planned to I-San – North-East Thailand – during Christmas.

Okay, a little bit of a commercial here. Remember to buy mutual funds from Pearly so that she can have enough money to, maybe go further the next time.

"If all the people in this world have ALL become Muslim, we will still be fighting among ourselves for Allah. Did he ask us to do so? Sigh." - Surich.

It is a comment on RPK's article "Divide and be Condemned". What a revelation.

Patricia Lee - Farewell Message

Today is Patricia Lee's last day in Canon. I've received her farewell message in my mail and I reproduce it here.

A very good day to all, Warmest Greetings. Today, 12th June 2008 , is my last day service in Canon. I've been with Canon for the past 3.8 years & started my journey with Canon on 4th October 2004. The memorable years had been the most enriching period of my career life & it has taught me so many things in life. After many thoughts & considerations, I have finally decided to move on to a new chapter of my life. Bidding farewell wasn't an easy

decision for me and I’m leaving with a heavy heart. It has been an honor to work with all of you & I would like take this opportunity to extend my sincere gratitude & heartfelt thanks to all business partners & my bosses who has been taking care of me, given me support, guidance & warm friendship through the years. I have learnt a lot from all business partners & my ex-boss, Mr. Eric Er and the experiences that I have gained will definitely be very useful in my future undertaking.

Taking this opportunity, here's wishing you & your family happiness, good health and greater success in every aspect of life! Do keep in touch…….. My h/phone number: 012-3128366 My e-mail address: patricialee10@yahoo.com ** Special thanks to all distributors for early orders log in for June'08 billings. :) P/ s: You may contact Mr. Lee, Dealer Sales Manager, BIS Division at his mobile no: 012 - 3814192 or my team mate Alicia Hooi for all sales matter in future. Some photo to share, Japan Sakura trip, April 2007., seen Canon products in Tokyo & Osaka , JAPAN "BIG CAMERA" IT Mall ......... Thanks, Regards, Patricia LeeBusiness Imaging Solution Division Canon Marketing (M) Sdn BhdDID : 03-78446117Fax : 03-78446196H/P : 012-3128366email : patricialee@cmm.canon.com.my
Attached here along the left are some of her photos of her trip to Japan last year in April, where her daughter was conceived. (wondered how many times she tried there.) Anyhow, amongst such beautiful surroundings, I am sure the daughter will grow up into a beautiful child.

I've asked her earlier today if she cried. She said sure will do but not then, as she has quite some paper work to complete before she cabut. Such commendable professionalism.

" Good Luck in your future endeavors, Patricia. Photos for canonmalaysians.com gallery?"

Wong Choon Heng

A dreamer, poet, philosopher, a student of Michealangelo, lady killer...

Oops, sorry.. I was dreaming.

Oh Yes, Wong Choon Heng. Handsome, young, ambitious, IT savvy, worldly.... .. married.

I received a mail from this young gentleman earlier today. What a nice surprise. Before he became some hotshot in Canon Europe, he worked in Canon Marketing (M) SB, worked as a big time reseller, went to London to join Canon E, came back to get married and off back to London.

Do not be surprised if he became the President of the United States after Obama. By the way, Obama said he is going to change the name of the White House when he became head honcho. The name is too racist.

Anyway, he has to leave when Liew Sip Chon became the President/CEO of CMMSB as the company is too small for the both of them. He was with the BIS (OSS then, methink) Division of Canon, being in charge of copier/fax and was once watching over my account. His colleagues include Alfred Chan, Pearly Chew, Adrian, Shareen Thum, Eric Er and Jeremy Lee.

He is the one not in black and white.

Too small to see (lei?). Goto www.photobucket.com/canonmalaysians and look for Wong Choon Heng sub album (folder).

The picture is CMMSB, OSS class of 2003. In that year, all these people were responsible for the performance.

PEAK OIL

In the light of the recent petrol price hike, I would like to introduce the concept of Peak Oil, first told me by someone from my other loop discussion group. This concept basically say that oil production will follow the traditional bell curve where upon reaching the peak, a terminal decline will follow. With reduced production and no subsequent reduction in consumption, turmoil will ensures, possibly even with nations going into war to secure supplies.

Nobody knows exactly if we have reached or surpassed the peak yet as the oil producing nations are not obliged to disclose their actual reserves. However, experts believed we have. You may want to click on to the link below to know more.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peak_oil

I hope I do not come across as being too alarmist to you, but I think it is good to know.

Langat Hill

Went to one of the restaurants at the Look Out Point in Langat Hill earlier this evening. Went with my kids to join my former school mates (attendants: 60 strong) to have dinner at the Bread and Olives Restaurant.

I will be surprised if you have heard of this place, let alone went there. Arriving at 7pm the car parks were half full. At 10.00pm, there were so many cars that double parkings will be the undestatement of the year. Wanting to leave early will certainly be a problem. Granted, it was a Saturday. See, although you have not heard of this place (like me a week before), a lot of people are not like us.

I recommend you pay this place a visit. Where? in Langat Hill of course. There are two ways to go. I went by the Ampang way. Not that far from the Ampang Ipoh White Coffee money making double story outlet.

Besides Bread and Olives, you have Gasoline and (the other two names, I forgot).

The view of Kuala Lumpur City is spectacular. KL is not a particularly beautiful city, but from here, it looks good. It was kind of drizzling though and have spoilt the sunset somewhat.


The food in B n O is Mediterranean. Not something to kill for. Maybe because ours was a buffet.


I read reviews somewhere raving about the food. Oh well .....





A good friend of mine and my two kids, Jeremy and Geraldine.










Jeremy and Geraldine's 15 minutes of fame.





Incidentally, this is partly a Selangor state government project and therefore liquor cannot be served. Ya, I know, damned!


An update.

You know, if you are a CanonMalaysian; likelihood is that you will find at least a picture of youself in www.photobucket.com/canonmalaysians. Currently we have quite a few contributors to the collection in the likes of Jack, Jullie, Simon Tan (Ipoh), Amy, Serena, Ann, Mario. You can find their contributions in the various sub albums on the site. (like sub-folders).

I am tagging the photos beginning with my album. Here it means that when you look at the individual photos, the jokers/jokresses are identified. Also you can click on the list of named tags to access photos where they are featured. Jullie did not like the old format, pre-photobucket. "Hey, Jullie, this format could be up your alley."

Cheers =)

RM2.70

Petrol price at RM2.70 per liter.

Wah, I couldn't believed it. It took me 45 mins to get from my office in Taman Desa to my outlet in Danau Desa, a mere 1 kilometer away. The problem is that from A to B, there was a petrol station. Two thousand drivers were trying to fill up their tanks before the 12 midnight deadline when the increase was to come about. The road has become two, one way road with both opposing sides converging into the service station's entrance. And I have to get into the station before I can get out the other way. And I have already got a full tank of gas. And as Patrick Teoh puts it, "Niamah!"

It happened last evening at 7 something pm.


Somebody sent this saying this is how her piggy bank looked like after putting gas in her car. lol

Naturally, I wasn't too happy about the increase in gas price as both my company's and personal expenses will certainly be higher.

However, thinking about it a little, there are very little merits in most subsidies while a large part of the world pays market prices. We are surrounded by higher paying countries viz. Thailand, Singapore and Australia noting that the people in the latter two pay close to double our new price currently. Subsidies ultimately reduce our competitiveness. Look at what harm the years of the NEP has done to us.

On a lighter note, this UP UP prices reminded me of a Japanese advertisement. Want to watch? Go click.

No pictures of Pearly Chew

Met Pearly last evening in my office as planned. We hope to be able to do a little bit of business together. You do know, she left Canon a couple of months now. Once again, I report that she is in mutual funds. She promised to make some money for you. Contact her?

She looked pretty upbeat last evening. Might be because she has just come back from Thailand. Could have had a mighty good time there. Songaleow. or maybe ...

Steven Wong once said that people who resigned will always try to look happy and upbeat; wanting to give you an impression that they did not make a mistake in leaving. I am sure Steven did not know what was he talking about. What does he know... this old cucumber. People always look happy when happy.

As I thought of writing in my blog on this meet-up; I tried to take a picture of Pearly for once again, putting a face to the story. But no.. she was protesting so violently.

"Arg, arg, no, no, I don't look good now, no, no, not now, another time, (she put up her hands and turned away, elbow in my face), no, no. "

Women!

But she looked like that all the time (mah?).

Asked her to contribute her photos for our gallery. Jeremy (my colleague) showed her how she can use the free private sharing site www.drop.io to upload digital photos for me to download and organise later. People. This is one of the avenues to pass your photos to me for sharing here, stored in our gallery; www.photobucket.com/canonmalaysians.

Do contact me at stanley@canonmalaysians.com or stanley@stone-mashe.com for arrangements.

Would you guys want to see more of Jessica Alba? more than just her face? (as in the earlier post).

Mr Mario Lum

Unless you were stalking the American couple stalking lions in Botswana 300 days in a year, you would have known that Mr Mario Lum has gone over to the other side. No, he has not joined UMNO ala Ezam. He is now in the happy hunting ground. God bless his soul.

His company has been in existence for so long that nobody knows when he started. The only company I know longer than his was Typewriter and General Agency which started before the World War. The 1st World War, that is. Riomark has extremely strong connections with the local banks specialising in encoding stuff, the business that contributed to his wealth of which is evident in his houses and the lavish wedding reception and party for his son Allan. Heresay, as I could not then attend. Allan now has taken over the company.

You thought Amy Teoh was here, right? Of course. Since leaving Canon, Amy has been loyally contributing in Riomark and is currently still. She has quite some photos with me. Check her out in www.photobucket.com/canonmalaysians. Allan, I have no photos of him yet.

You thought Mr Mario Lum was never with Canon, right? Of course. I have taken an exception here as he has been an exclusive Canon dealer for so many years that he can only be considered as part of the family. Period. Go ask Liew Sip Chon if you do not believe me. Part of his picture collection can also be found in the same URL.

For two whole weeks after his emigration to the other side, I could still hear him talking continually. This guy talked so much that you can't help but miss his presence.

Ok, so you asked why Mr Mario Lum, and not just Mario like all the rest of us on a first name basis. Remember, you are not there yet.

Bye Mr Mario Lum. I miss you.


Here I give you Jessica Alba without being distracted by her body. The Stare.

Atonement

Watched this movie. Well the story line wasn't anything to shout about. It's about a young girl who was party to the elder sister's boyfriend being incarcerated for a crime of sexual assault, insisting that she was certain in her testimony, although otherwise. Hence, as a result, several lives were irrevocably changed. Later she much regretted her action and in her last book before she dies, she detailed out all the facts, baring truths for atonement. The movie was set beginning at about the time of the 2nd World War.


Inspite of the not so impressive storyline (in my opinion, of course), I enjoyed the movie immensely being mostly awed by the chain of events throughout. Keira Knightly, the anorexic and sweet face one was suitably forlorn and irrepressibly optimistic at the same time in her character. She was the elder sister. Great performance. Vanessa Redgrave as her character in the end portrayal of the original young girl was unforgetably impressive during her narrations at her end of days.

There was a sex scene. Of course there was a sex scence. It was in the library in a standing starfish position. Picture? (aiyah, go google yourself lor.)


Vanessa as I remembered her last before I watched this movie.

Vanessa, as she looked like in this movie, elegant and distinguished.

I am going to watch this movie again.

Saw this the other day. Hey, don't you wish you have a kid or a kid brother like this?