1988 - Work and Play

I think the picture on the right is taken in Hougang Stadium in 1988-1989. We were all part of the Singapore Aircraft Industries athletics team representing the Corporate Engineering Group in the Inter-Subsidiary Althletics Meet. That is me in the middle row, 2nd from left(the one in deep blue) and my late wife, Daisy; fourth from left, somewhere between the 1st and 2nd row.
I thought the group was alot more vibrant then, then it is today. If you are still working in the company today or before, you probably would be able to recognise some of the faces.

Hock Lee Bus

In the early 70s when I first take a bus to my secondary school in Anson Road, there were still Hock Lee Buses. It cost me 10 cents for a one way fare and the bus conductor would punch a hole on the ticket before giving the ticket. I love collecting the bus tickets for those with special numbers like 0000, 1111, 2222, 8888..... Actually, I prefer the Tay Ko Yat Buses because their tickets are colourful and of thicker material unlike those of the Hock Lee bus with are thin and limited in colours. On the left, the pictures show Hock Lee buses on New Bridge Road.

C.K. Tang - Anyone?

Today, the building on the right is replaced by the Marriot Hotel along Orchard Road. In the 60 - 70s, this is how it look like. I remember someone gave me a book mark with this picture on it during the 60s. C.K. Tang Ltd. - that's it!

National Theatre

Hee Hee, the picture on the left would probably whip up some nostalgic feeling of those who have had their pictures taken in front of it. At least, way back in 1978/1979 when I graduated from Singapore Polytechnic - this is where my graduation is held.
This structure is a well photograph building known as the National Theatre. It is easily recognized by the 5 spire liked diamond shape facade and the big fountain in front of the building. If I remember correctly, the building to the right of it is the Van Kleef Acquarium and then the River Valley Swimming Pool. Opposite the River Valley Swimming Pool is the Clarke Quay of today. Those days, the place where Clarke Quay is today were just warehouses....and yes when we went to the swimming pool for a swim, we would like to eat the curry puffs after the swim; somehow the curry puffs taste good in the mouth after drinking the chlorinated water....is it right, my dear brothers?