Friday, August 28, 2009
Pure Class
From a story of a former KKK leader who decided to quit and become a better person, this is one interview he gave where he described a black reverend who his KKK members were trying to harass and threaten and the pure class the reverend showed in response.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Harvey's Champions League Preview..
So the groupings are out for the first round of the Champions League and there are some intriguing clashes! After doing surprisingly well at guessing last season's Champions League contest, I am going to give it another go and see how it goes!
Group A
FC Bayern München (GER)
Juventus (ITA)
FC Girondins de Bordeaux (FRA)
Maccabi Haifa FC (ISR)
Bayern Munich and Juve will start as favourites but watch out for Bordeaux, they are a very strong attacking team and will not be easy to play at home. Bayern have stuttered losing 1 and drawing 2 of their opening 3 games, despite making 6 signings in the summer (Robben too). Juve will be interesting to watch this season as Diego is now their star man. He is a good player. If I were to stick my neck out, I will say Juve top, Bayern to edge Bordeaux into 2nd place.
Group B
Manchester United FC (ENG)
PFC CSKA Moskva (RUS)
Beşiktaş JK (TUR)
VfL Wolfsburg (GER)
I don't care what the world thinks. I actually think this is going to be a tricky group for Man U. CSKA Moscow are really tough to play at home with their artificial pitch and snowy conditions while I can tell you that Wolfsburg will cause some upsets along the way. I have started to follow German football more closely and I can tell you that Wolfsburg are like Barcelona. All out attack but their defence will be suspect. I expect them to make life tough for anyone at their home ground. Besiktas is also another tough place to go so if you're Man U, it's gonna be 3 tough away games. But I expect them to win 2 of their 3 home games at Old Trafford. Man U top, Wolfsburg a close 2nd. But it's gonna be nip and tuck all the way.
Group C
AC Milan (ITA)
Real Madrid CF (ESP)
Olympique de Marseille (FRA)
FC Zürich (SUI)
Kaka returns to his old home! Milan vs Madrid are going to be crackers and almost like watching the final itself. Marseille might cause an upset at home, but Zurich will struggle in this group. Let's face it, Real Madrid are the overwhelming favourites for this year's tournament. So i expect to see them and Milan through, but the order I am not sure who.
Group D
Chelsea
Porto
Atletico Madrid
APOEL
Chelsea's group seems easy on paper but it's not going to be a joyride for sure. But with Ancelotti there, they should be strong in Europe. The tricky thing is that Porto and Atletico are no pushovers at home, and I expect Atletico to grab a point at Stamford Bridge too. APOEL will be there to enjoy the experience nothing more. Chelsea top. Atletico to pip Porto into 2nd.
Group E
Liverpool FC (ENG)
Olympique Lyonnais (FRA)
ACF Fiorentina (ITA)
Debreceni VSC (HUN)
What's unusual is that my team, Liverpool, seem to have an easier draw. But knowing them, they are going to make hard work of it. I expect 2 wins and a draw at Anfield, and I think we are capable of winning away at least once. Lyon will be tough at home, and Italians are never easy to play at home because they are so good at the counter attack. Still Liverpool top, Lyon 2nd.
Group F
FC Barcelona (ESP)
FC Internazionale Milano (ITA)
FC Dynamo Kyiv (UKR)
FC Rubin Kazan (RUS)
Wow another juicy pairing. I pity the other 2 teams. Barca and Inter to go through. Barca tops. Mourinho to dominate the headlines.
Group G
Sevilla FC (ESP)
Rangers FC (SCO)
VfB Stuttgart (GER)
AFC Unirea Urziceni (ROU)
Yawn. Sevilla tops. Stuttgart 2nd.
Group A
FC Bayern München (GER)
Juventus (ITA)
FC Girondins de Bordeaux (FRA)
Maccabi Haifa FC (ISR)
Bayern Munich and Juve will start as favourites but watch out for Bordeaux, they are a very strong attacking team and will not be easy to play at home. Bayern have stuttered losing 1 and drawing 2 of their opening 3 games, despite making 6 signings in the summer (Robben too). Juve will be interesting to watch this season as Diego is now their star man. He is a good player. If I were to stick my neck out, I will say Juve top, Bayern to edge Bordeaux into 2nd place.
Group B
Manchester United FC (ENG)
PFC CSKA Moskva (RUS)
Beşiktaş JK (TUR)
VfL Wolfsburg (GER)
I don't care what the world thinks. I actually think this is going to be a tricky group for Man U. CSKA Moscow are really tough to play at home with their artificial pitch and snowy conditions while I can tell you that Wolfsburg will cause some upsets along the way. I have started to follow German football more closely and I can tell you that Wolfsburg are like Barcelona. All out attack but their defence will be suspect. I expect them to make life tough for anyone at their home ground. Besiktas is also another tough place to go so if you're Man U, it's gonna be 3 tough away games. But I expect them to win 2 of their 3 home games at Old Trafford. Man U top, Wolfsburg a close 2nd. But it's gonna be nip and tuck all the way.
Group C
AC Milan (ITA)
Real Madrid CF (ESP)
Olympique de Marseille (FRA)
FC Zürich (SUI)
Kaka returns to his old home! Milan vs Madrid are going to be crackers and almost like watching the final itself. Marseille might cause an upset at home, but Zurich will struggle in this group. Let's face it, Real Madrid are the overwhelming favourites for this year's tournament. So i expect to see them and Milan through, but the order I am not sure who.
Group D
Chelsea
Porto
Atletico Madrid
APOEL
Chelsea's group seems easy on paper but it's not going to be a joyride for sure. But with Ancelotti there, they should be strong in Europe. The tricky thing is that Porto and Atletico are no pushovers at home, and I expect Atletico to grab a point at Stamford Bridge too. APOEL will be there to enjoy the experience nothing more. Chelsea top. Atletico to pip Porto into 2nd.
Group E
Liverpool FC (ENG)
Olympique Lyonnais (FRA)
ACF Fiorentina (ITA)
Debreceni VSC (HUN)
What's unusual is that my team, Liverpool, seem to have an easier draw. But knowing them, they are going to make hard work of it. I expect 2 wins and a draw at Anfield, and I think we are capable of winning away at least once. Lyon will be tough at home, and Italians are never easy to play at home because they are so good at the counter attack. Still Liverpool top, Lyon 2nd.
Group F
FC Barcelona (ESP)
FC Internazionale Milano (ITA)
FC Dynamo Kyiv (UKR)
FC Rubin Kazan (RUS)
Wow another juicy pairing. I pity the other 2 teams. Barca and Inter to go through. Barca tops. Mourinho to dominate the headlines.
Group G
Sevilla FC (ESP)
Rangers FC (SCO)
VfB Stuttgart (GER)
AFC Unirea Urziceni (ROU)
Yawn. Sevilla tops. Stuttgart 2nd.
Group H
Arsenal FC (ENG)
AZ Alkmaar (NED)
Olympiacos FC (GRE)
R. Standard de Liège (BEL)
Ok time for me to get controversial. I say Arsenal has the toughest group of all the EPL teams. All their opponents are champions of their respective leagues and are very strong at home. Arsenal need to win all their home games, which again won't be easy. Watch out for AZ and Standard Liege. Both play very good football and are very physical teams. Expect many of their players to be snapped up in the future after this year's tournament. This is the hardest group to call. But if I had to choose, AZ and Standard Liege to go through, with a nail-biting finish on the last day, Arsenal to fall just short.
So there you have it folks. Think you know better? Then I challenge you to call the shots better than me!=) All the English teams have avoided the big guns for now, which can only mean one thing, some firecrackers in the next round!
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Match on Sunday 30th August 2009 at 3pm
Venue: ITE Balestier
Meeting Time: 2pm
Team so far: Harvey, Riz, Maran, Sat, SK, Vana, Harry, Harish. Chan (1 half). 50-50s: Prak, Puvan. Maybes: Kumaran, Bert, Kevin (my brother) and his friend.
Price: $110 per team (Kevin (the ref) owes us a discount of $80. He is currently overseas but has faithfully been calling me to tie up this game. Sometimes even for a 30 second call. Hmmm..)
Attire: Bring both tops and new jersey set.
Pre-match News: From the look of things, we might struggle to put together 11 for the game. This game was initiated because our dear Harry Lim said he had an opponent for us so I spoke to Kevin (the ref) to book the field. But our dear Harry Lim said his opponents need to pull out last minute, so I could not back out of the game as we had already booked the whole field, unlike on any other game, where we can pull out cos we're just a team that has been booked to play. I understand that it's Ramadan time so Shyam and Farhan are doubtful. We are appreciative that people like Riz and Vana are playing and Chan is also helping us out. For those who are 50-50, please try to come so we have enough numbers. Remember it's a 3pm game so please come by 215pm to warm up and stuff.
Meeting Time: 2pm
Team so far: Harvey, Riz, Maran, Sat, SK, Vana, Harry, Harish. Chan (1 half). 50-50s: Prak, Puvan. Maybes: Kumaran, Bert, Kevin (my brother) and his friend.
Price: $110 per team (Kevin (the ref) owes us a discount of $80. He is currently overseas but has faithfully been calling me to tie up this game. Sometimes even for a 30 second call. Hmmm..)
Attire: Bring both tops and new jersey set.
Pre-match News: From the look of things, we might struggle to put together 11 for the game. This game was initiated because our dear Harry Lim said he had an opponent for us so I spoke to Kevin (the ref) to book the field. But our dear Harry Lim said his opponents need to pull out last minute, so I could not back out of the game as we had already booked the whole field, unlike on any other game, where we can pull out cos we're just a team that has been booked to play. I understand that it's Ramadan time so Shyam and Farhan are doubtful. We are appreciative that people like Riz and Vana are playing and Chan is also helping us out. For those who are 50-50, please try to come so we have enough numbers. Remember it's a 3pm game so please come by 215pm to warm up and stuff.
KFC's Attempt to Get Us to Commit Suicide
Guys,
I have no choice but to warn all of you... Of this terrible and so incredibly sinful new burger that can only have been created by an insane and depraved madman...
Or once-a-lifetime-genius...
I give you...
Your Partner on The Highway to Obesity and Death
- Two Slices of Bacon
- Two Slices of Cheese
- Smothered in Colonel Sauce.
Buns 2 Chicken Patties
How the creator of this "burger" is not in jail i don't know...
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Fantasy Football - WEEKEND 2
First and foremost, for those who haven't signed up yet, You can still do so. Dont worry about having to catch up 100+ points. It can be done over the remaining 36 weekends. Also, you can think of this season as a learning experience so that you can be better prepared for next season where we could possibly have 20 teams if everyone signs up.
Here's the link:
http://uk.premiership.fantasysports.yahoo.com/football
League Code 8313
Do it.
As for the rest, there is no let up as 14 of us try to hunt down the league leader.
HERE ARE THE CURRENT STANDINGS:
Rank Team Points
1 boyz 11 260.50 Chan
2 MiB FC 249.00 Anan
3 LAS But Not Least 221.00 Shamwil
4 reds82FC 210.00 Fadli
5 MIB_LFC 205.00 Vana
6 MiB10 204.50 Bert
7 Lazy FC 179.00 Maran
8 Argentinos 175.00 Kumaran
9 dark knight fc 172.00 Navin SIM
10 down_under FC 162.00 (WHO ARE YOU???)
11 Jack Jingaroo 145.00 Rooban
12 Villa MiB 144.00 Satheeish
13 mib_corporatation 142.50 Harish
14 DIE HARD 11 F.C 107.50 Pirakash
15 football4 0 Puvan [Work prevented him from completing his team in time]
WEEKLY PERFORMANCE
For newcomers to Yahoo's Fantasy Football Application, you can view the weekly performance of teams by clicking on the appropriately named tab above the league table. Here are the Top 3 performers and the 3 Worst performers for the past weekend.
Top 3 Performers:
DIE HARD 11 F.C. (107.50)
boyz 11 (105.5)
LAS But Not Least (95.5)
3 Worst Performers:
football4 (0) [Work prevented him from completing his team in time]
Jack Jingaro0 (41)
Lazy FC (45)
TEAM PROFILE:
Here's a closer look at the team that currently leads, 'boyz 11' managed by Chandra. Playing a 3-4-3 formation,
Chan scored a total of 105.50 points this week.
Player Name (Club) Points
GK: J. Jaaskalainan (BOL) 1
DEF: R. Carvalho (CHE) 10
DEF: S. Bassong (TOT) 3.5
DEF: G. Givet (BLA) 13.5
MID: F. Lampard (CHE) 6
MID: L. Cattermole (SUN) 7
MID: B. Ferguson (SHIT) 1.5
MID: L. Lucas (LIV) -1.5
ATT: W. Rooney (MANU) 28.5
ATT: D. Drogba (CHE) 22.5
ATT: D. Eduardo (ARS) 13.5
On a day when the all his strikers raked in double digit points, the star of the weekend had to be G. Givet from Blackburn. Available for just a paltry 4+ million pounds at the weekend, the defender managed to score and reward followers a very impressive 13.5 points. With the possible sale of Stephen Warnock away from Ewood Park, G. Givet promises to start most games. Unfortunately for most of us, his value now ranges in the mid 6 million mark.
This weekend will be the last weekend before August ends. Also, the following weekend will be an International Break. Thus at the end of next weekend, we'll name the Manager of the Month for August. Till then, Be Champions.
Here's the link:
http://uk.premiership.fantasysports.yahoo.com/football
League Code 8313
Do it.
As for the rest, there is no let up as 14 of us try to hunt down the league leader.
HERE ARE THE CURRENT STANDINGS:
Rank Team Points
1 boyz 11 260.50 Chan
2 MiB FC 249.00 Anan
3 LAS But Not Least 221.00 Shamwil
4 reds82FC 210.00 Fadli
5 MIB_LFC 205.00 Vana
6 MiB10 204.50 Bert
7 Lazy FC 179.00 Maran
8 Argentinos 175.00 Kumaran
9 dark knight fc 172.00 Navin SIM
10 down_under FC 162.00 (WHO ARE YOU???)
11 Jack Jingaroo 145.00 Rooban
12 Villa MiB 144.00 Satheeish
13 mib_corporatation 142.50 Harish
14 DIE HARD 11 F.C 107.50 Pirakash
15 football4 0 Puvan [Work prevented him from completing his team in time]
WEEKLY PERFORMANCE
For newcomers to Yahoo's Fantasy Football Application, you can view the weekly performance of teams by clicking on the appropriately named tab above the league table. Here are the Top 3 performers and the 3 Worst performers for the past weekend.
Top 3 Performers:
DIE HARD 11 F.C. (107.50)
boyz 11 (105.5)
LAS But Not Least (95.5)
3 Worst Performers:
football4 (0) [Work prevented him from completing his team in time]
Jack Jingaro0 (41)
Lazy FC (45)
TEAM PROFILE:
Here's a closer look at the team that currently leads, 'boyz 11' managed by Chandra. Playing a 3-4-3 formation,
Chan scored a total of 105.50 points this week.
Player Name (Club) Points
GK: J. Jaaskalainan (BOL) 1
DEF: R. Carvalho (CHE) 10
DEF: S. Bassong (TOT) 3.5
DEF: G. Givet (BLA) 13.5
MID: F. Lampard (CHE) 6
MID: L. Cattermole (SUN) 7
MID: B. Ferguson (SHIT) 1.5
MID: L. Lucas (LIV) -1.5
ATT: W. Rooney (MANU) 28.5
ATT: D. Drogba (CHE) 22.5
ATT: D. Eduardo (ARS) 13.5
On a day when the all his strikers raked in double digit points, the star of the weekend had to be G. Givet from Blackburn. Available for just a paltry 4+ million pounds at the weekend, the defender managed to score and reward followers a very impressive 13.5 points. With the possible sale of Stephen Warnock away from Ewood Park, G. Givet promises to start most games. Unfortunately for most of us, his value now ranges in the mid 6 million mark.
This weekend will be the last weekend before August ends. Also, the following weekend will be an International Break. Thus at the end of next weekend, we'll name the Manager of the Month for August. Till then, Be Champions.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Weekend 1 of MIB Premier League 09/10
The first weekend's results. Do note that there are still 6 games left for the games of the week to be complete.
You can go in and change your team by Saturday 5-6pm for the coming weekends matches.
Those who have yet to sign up, you can still do so. Prak and someone else missed the deadline for the start and that is why they are on 0 points. Dont worry, the season is long, along the way you will catch up.
Link to sign up:
http://uk.premiership.fantasysports.yahoo.com/football
Our league Number is 8313.
We are trying to figure out which team is managed by who so please let us know which is your team by leaving a message at either the fantasy league message page or here.
STANDINGS!
Rank Team Points Managed by
1 boyz 11 115.00 Chandra
2 MiB FC 104.00 Anan
3 reds82FC 82.50 Fadli
4 Argentinos 65.50 Kumaran
5 LAS But Not Least 63.00 Shyam
6 dark knight fc 62.50 Navin SIM
7 Jack Jingaroo 61.50 Rooban
8 Villa MiB 61.00 Satheeish
9 MIB_LFC 58.00 Vana
9 down_under FC 58.00
11 mib_corporatation 57.50 Harish
12 Lazy FC 57.00 Maran
13 MiB10 55.50 Bert
14 football4 0
14 DIE HARD 11 F.C 0 Pirakash
You can go in and change your team by Saturday 5-6pm for the coming weekends matches.
Those who have yet to sign up, you can still do so. Prak and someone else missed the deadline for the start and that is why they are on 0 points. Dont worry, the season is long, along the way you will catch up.
Link to sign up:
http://uk.premiership.fantasysports.yahoo.com/football
Our league Number is 8313.
We are trying to figure out which team is managed by who so please let us know which is your team by leaving a message at either the fantasy league message page or here.
STANDINGS!
Rank Team Points Managed by
1 boyz 11 115.00 Chandra
2 MiB FC 104.00 Anan
3 reds82FC 82.50 Fadli
4 Argentinos 65.50 Kumaran
5 LAS But Not Least 63.00 Shyam
6 dark knight fc 62.50 Navin SIM
7 Jack Jingaroo 61.50 Rooban
8 Villa MiB 61.00 Satheeish
9 MIB_LFC 58.00 Vana
9 down_under FC 58.00
11 mib_corporatation 57.50 Harish
12 Lazy FC 57.00 Maran
13 MiB10 55.50 Bert
14 football4 0
14 DIE HARD 11 F.C 0 Pirakash
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Smoooth as BBQ Sauce..
The Good Husband
Jack wakes up with a huge hangover after attending his company's Christmas Party. Jack is not normally a drinker, but the drinks went down easy. He didn't even remember how he got home from the party.Jack had to force himself to open his eyes,... the first thing he sees is a couple of aspirins next to a glass of water on the side table w/a single rose.
Jack sits up and sees his clothing in front of him, all clean and pressed. He looksaround the room and sees that it is in perfect order. So is the rest of the house.He takes the aspirins, cringes when he sees a huge black eye staring back at him in the bathroom mirror. Then he notices a note hanging on the corner of the mirror written in red with little hearts on it and a kiss mark from his wife in lipstick:'Honey, breakfast is on the stove, I left early to get groceries to make you your favorite dinner tonight. I love you, darling! Love, Jillian'
He stumbles to the kitchen and sure enough, there is a hot breakfast, hot coffee and the morning newspaper. His son is also at the table, eating. Jack asks, 'What happened last night?''Well, you came home after 3 A.M., drunk and out of your mind. You fell over the coffee table and broke it, and then you puked in the hallway, and got that black eye when you ran into the door.
Confused, he asked his son, 'So, why is everything in such perfect order and so clean? I have a rose, and breakfast is on the table.?'His son replies, 'Oh THAT!.. Mom dragged you to the bedroom, And when she tried to take your pants off, you screamed, "Leave me alone, I'm married!!"
Broken Coffee Table $239.99
Hot Breakfast $4.20
Two Aspirins $0.38
Saying the right thing, at the right time . . PRICELESS
Jack wakes up with a huge hangover after attending his company's Christmas Party. Jack is not normally a drinker, but the drinks went down easy. He didn't even remember how he got home from the party.Jack had to force himself to open his eyes,... the first thing he sees is a couple of aspirins next to a glass of water on the side table w/a single rose.
Jack sits up and sees his clothing in front of him, all clean and pressed. He looksaround the room and sees that it is in perfect order. So is the rest of the house.He takes the aspirins, cringes when he sees a huge black eye staring back at him in the bathroom mirror. Then he notices a note hanging on the corner of the mirror written in red with little hearts on it and a kiss mark from his wife in lipstick:'Honey, breakfast is on the stove, I left early to get groceries to make you your favorite dinner tonight. I love you, darling! Love, Jillian'
He stumbles to the kitchen and sure enough, there is a hot breakfast, hot coffee and the morning newspaper. His son is also at the table, eating. Jack asks, 'What happened last night?''Well, you came home after 3 A.M., drunk and out of your mind. You fell over the coffee table and broke it, and then you puked in the hallway, and got that black eye when you ran into the door.
Confused, he asked his son, 'So, why is everything in such perfect order and so clean? I have a rose, and breakfast is on the table.?'His son replies, 'Oh THAT!.. Mom dragged you to the bedroom, And when she tried to take your pants off, you screamed, "Leave me alone, I'm married!!"
Broken Coffee Table $239.99
Hot Breakfast $4.20
Two Aspirins $0.38
Saying the right thing, at the right time . . PRICELESS
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Match on Saturday 15th August 2009
Venue: ITE Balestier
Meeting Time: 4pm
Team so far: Riz, Maran, Shyam, Farhan, Sat, SK, Vana, KK, Harry, Prak, Kumaran. Bert and Harvey 50-50. Munshi on standby if Harvey is out.
Price: $110 per team (Kevin is charging us $80. Discount cos the last time the team pulled out last min)
Attire: Bring both tops and new jersey set.
Pre-match News: It's been a long time since MiB played a field game. After the good rest and relax of Batam, we are back to get a good workout again. Harry is back in the line up but Puvan and Chan are out. Please be punctual for warm up. Sat is coordinating the line up so please contact him if you can't make it last minute. See you there!
Meeting Time: 4pm
Team so far: Riz, Maran, Shyam, Farhan, Sat, SK, Vana, KK, Harry, Prak, Kumaran. Bert and Harvey 50-50. Munshi on standby if Harvey is out.
Price: $110 per team (Kevin is charging us $80. Discount cos the last time the team pulled out last min)
Attire: Bring both tops and new jersey set.
Pre-match News: It's been a long time since MiB played a field game. After the good rest and relax of Batam, we are back to get a good workout again. Harry is back in the line up but Puvan and Chan are out. Please be punctual for warm up. Sat is coordinating the line up so please contact him if you can't make it last minute. See you there!
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Fantasy Football 09/10
You remember the days we used to sit down after school in SJI and organise fantasy football leagues and bid for the best players?
Its time for us to do it proper once and for all. Join MiB's Official Fantasy League 09/10. It's FREE. All you have to do is click on the link and sign up a Yahoo account(if you dont already have) and create a team. After creating a team, remember to click on the link to join our private league 'MiB Premier League 09/10'.
The Private league code is #8313.
The name is 'MiB Premier League 09/10'
The password is the 6-lettered name of our MiB agent whom, in his teens, used to be called Solar Power. He currently resides in Melbourne, and has vetted interest on the Hong Kong Economy.
Maran/Bert, please pass the info to those who usually take part in the fantasy league (farhan,shyam,fadli).
Click on the link to sign up!
http://uk.premiership.fantasysports.yahoo.com/football
Its time for us to do it proper once and for all. Join MiB's Official Fantasy League 09/10. It's FREE. All you have to do is click on the link and sign up a Yahoo account(if you dont already have) and create a team. After creating a team, remember to click on the link to join our private league 'MiB Premier League 09/10'.
The Private league code is #8313.
The name is 'MiB Premier League 09/10'
The password is the 6-lettered name of our MiB agent whom, in his teens, used to be called Solar Power. He currently resides in Melbourne, and has vetted interest on the Hong Kong Economy.
Maran/Bert, please pass the info to those who usually take part in the fantasy league (farhan,shyam,fadli).
Click on the link to sign up!
http://uk.premiership.fantasysports.yahoo.com/football
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Batam Trip 2009 Essentials
Ok guys this is the definitive list that will prepare us for the Batam Trip. Please take note of all details and on your part take responsibility and do what you have to.
1. Rooming List
Harpreet - Puvan
Rizvi - KK
Harry - Sat
Chan - Prak
Bert - Mogan
SK - Rooban
Maran - Kumaran
If you want to swap, please do it internally and make sure the respective partners knows what's going on. Eg. If SK wants to room with Kumaran, please inform Rooban and Maran too.
2. Ferry Timing
Group 1 (AM group): Group IC: Rizvi
Ferry leaves 1050am sharp. I suggest meet 0930 Hrs at Harbourfront. This is crucial as you need time to buy duty free alcohol and what not. If you are late, that's your own problem.
Ferry will reach Batam 1050 Batam time (Batam is one hour behind). Your van pick up to the resort will come at 1230pm. That leaves you time to have lunch, do a bit of shopping at the mall there, and also buy Coke, Mineral Water etc..
Group 2 (PM group): Group IC: Harvey
Ferry leaves at 710pm. I aim to clear immigration at 630pm so that leaves us half an hour to buy duty free. I understand that some are coming after work so please take note of how early you need to leave.
Ferry will reach Batam at 710pm. Pick up is at 8pm so we have time to pack dinner, go back resort and eat.
On your part, can you SMS the Group IC and confirm which group you are going with. Also, some of you have not paid the taxes, which is $28 per person. So please bring this amount in loose change to pay. For those who have paid, your IC already has your cash.
3. Money
This is entirely up to you. But as a rule of thumb, bring about $50 in Singapore dollars. This is emergency cash. Change about $100 to Indonesian Rupiah. The rate now is about $1 to 6800 Rupiah. You can change at the Batam ferry terminal itself when you reach. So if you can't change in Singapore, do it there. Finally, bring about $50 (or debit card) for duty free shopping. The rest is entirely up to you.
4. Drinks
I suggest 2 bottles for every 3 people. So as we have 1 non-drinker, that leaves 13. So 10 bottles will be more than enough. What you want to buy to drink is your choice, but there will be some offers at the duty free itself so look out for that.
On a side note, those going in the AM group, can you please confirm with me what time the duty free shop closes at the Singapore side. For the currency exchange rate counter at Batam as well. Drop me an SMS.
5. Packing List
Again, it's entirely up to you what you want to bring. Jeans and shoes are not necessary.
a. slippers
b. underwear
c. 1 beach shorts
d. 1 berms to wear throughout
e. 3 tops
f. toiletries - gel, contact lens, spectacles, cologne, shaver etc..
g. sunglasses
h. sunblock
i. passport
j. wallet
6. Games
Can somebody ensure the following things are brought?
a. Cards
b. Camera (I will bring)
c. Music (Prak have you transferred the songs? Who has a HiFi system please bring.)
d. Games - Taboo? Risk? I'm the Boss? Anti-Monopoly?
Prak can I leave you in charge of the entertainment portion?
So yes guys, that's it. See you Friday at your respective times. Get ready to have some serious fun!
1. Rooming List
Harpreet - Puvan
Rizvi - KK
Harry - Sat
Chan - Prak
Bert - Mogan
SK - Rooban
Maran - Kumaran
If you want to swap, please do it internally and make sure the respective partners knows what's going on. Eg. If SK wants to room with Kumaran, please inform Rooban and Maran too.
2. Ferry Timing
Group 1 (AM group): Group IC: Rizvi
Ferry leaves 1050am sharp. I suggest meet 0930 Hrs at Harbourfront. This is crucial as you need time to buy duty free alcohol and what not. If you are late, that's your own problem.
Ferry will reach Batam 1050 Batam time (Batam is one hour behind). Your van pick up to the resort will come at 1230pm. That leaves you time to have lunch, do a bit of shopping at the mall there, and also buy Coke, Mineral Water etc..
Group 2 (PM group): Group IC: Harvey
Ferry leaves at 710pm. I aim to clear immigration at 630pm so that leaves us half an hour to buy duty free. I understand that some are coming after work so please take note of how early you need to leave.
Ferry will reach Batam at 710pm. Pick up is at 8pm so we have time to pack dinner, go back resort and eat.
On your part, can you SMS the Group IC and confirm which group you are going with. Also, some of you have not paid the taxes, which is $28 per person. So please bring this amount in loose change to pay. For those who have paid, your IC already has your cash.
3. Money
This is entirely up to you. But as a rule of thumb, bring about $50 in Singapore dollars. This is emergency cash. Change about $100 to Indonesian Rupiah. The rate now is about $1 to 6800 Rupiah. You can change at the Batam ferry terminal itself when you reach. So if you can't change in Singapore, do it there. Finally, bring about $50 (or debit card) for duty free shopping. The rest is entirely up to you.
4. Drinks
I suggest 2 bottles for every 3 people. So as we have 1 non-drinker, that leaves 13. So 10 bottles will be more than enough. What you want to buy to drink is your choice, but there will be some offers at the duty free itself so look out for that.
On a side note, those going in the AM group, can you please confirm with me what time the duty free shop closes at the Singapore side. For the currency exchange rate counter at Batam as well. Drop me an SMS.
5. Packing List
Again, it's entirely up to you what you want to bring. Jeans and shoes are not necessary.
a. slippers
b. underwear
c. 1 beach shorts
d. 1 berms to wear throughout
e. 3 tops
f. toiletries - gel, contact lens, spectacles, cologne, shaver etc..
g. sunglasses
h. sunblock
i. passport
j. wallet
6. Games
Can somebody ensure the following things are brought?
a. Cards
b. Camera (I will bring)
c. Music (Prak have you transferred the songs? Who has a HiFi system please bring.)
d. Games - Taboo? Risk? I'm the Boss? Anti-Monopoly?
Prak can I leave you in charge of the entertainment portion?
So yes guys, that's it. See you Friday at your respective times. Get ready to have some serious fun!
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