Tony and Padma Birthday Get Together

What a looooooooooooooooooooooong evening!!!!!

Everyone started gathering at Agnes's at around 3.30 onwards. Let me give a short rundown of the YUMMILICIOUS and "scale-breaking" foods brought by our resident chefs. I don't even dare to step near my weighing scale and it seemed that most weighing scale in GC will be resting for at least 2 - 3 days before those weight piling food gets burned off.

Che Jam and Naser - butter cake

Mary Lowdik - a cocktail of fruits

Penny - cream puffs

Joe and Stella - "tong sui" and pulut hitam

Saran and Anita - bread pizza

Taizo and Chris - pancakes

Mr & Mrs Chew - icecream potong

Cathy - muffins

Albert and Agnes, beside hosting, also supplied endless milk tea and chinese tea, tong sui, whiskey. I don't know who supplied the wadey and chutney, would the supplier please buzz me so I can give credit where credit is due? It was one of the first to be gobbled up.....Of course, not forgetting the cake a few of us shared, CHOCOLATE INDULGENCE!!!

So looking at above goodies, anyone have any idea how many calories and kilos we piled in that one afternoon?? Hmmm...Oh, and Azlan rushed all the way from a wedding invitation just to join in the get together and not long afterwards, Anusia and Venu dropped by.

It was supposed to be a surprise birthday get together for Tony's 1st Birthday with the neighbourhood's friends. I should have known better than to ask Mary Wee to "mislead" him, I guess being married for that many years, Tony would be able to read Mary like a book........nevertheless, thanks to Tony and Mary for being such a sport.

And we found out earlier of the day that Padma will be celebrating his birthday in 2 - 3 days time, so, we made it a joint birthday celebration instead and I guess, in a way, we succeeded in giving a surprise to at least one of the birthday boy.

I must make note for better co-ordination on the "surprise" part in the future, it seemed.

Some friends left early, some stayed on. And we adjourned to dinner, initially planning on porridge as everyone was saying how stuffed they were and the first restaurant we went to, the food didn't come out after an hour and we switched restaurant. By the time we have eaten, it was 10.30 p.m and we got home around 11.00 p.m, I think.

It was overall a very nice get together and outing and time really flies when you are out having a good time with like minded people.

Some photos for sharing here.

Glenmarie Cove Also Got Talent!!

......and this was proven on April 18, 2009 when an invite was put out in our GMC Blog to witness a talk and demonstration by our very own neighbours :

1. Painting on candles and ribbon-craft by Bud from Road 2B.

2. Crafting of bracelets and necklaces from beads and semi-precious stones by Dahlia from Road 2A.

2. "Basics of Sailing" by Jeff from Road 2B.

A picture says a thousand words they say, so enjoy the photos:

• Bud using acrylic paints and deft strokes from various sized brushes created beautiful Art on candles. Next, using various types of ribbons and gentle twists and folds, thread and needles, she created realistic looking flowers and foliage.
• Dhalia, on the other hand, delicately assembled jewelry. With her tiny pliers, different crafts tools and nylon string, she was able to knot and twist assorted beads and semi-precious stones into colourful and brilliant bracelets and necklaces. For chokers, there is a wide choice of silver and gold plated wires to use as the base material.
• Finally, Jeff explained very simply and clearly the elements of sailing. He took us through the history of the very early sail boats, explaining the layout of a modern yacht, the dynamics and skills of sailing and navigation, competition sailing and also covered the safety precautions necessary in yachting. A very active Q&A followed and it looked like many residents are willing to give sailing a try.

Tea and fellowship followed. while several women continued with their "hands on" learning the craft from Bud and Dahlia, the "Sifus"!

A very big "Thank You" Bud, Dahlia and Jeff, for so kindly sharing your talents with us. Thank you also to all who brought snacks for tea. To Anita, thanks for the crate of F&N Chrysantimum Tea....all gone!!

All in all, it was an informative and enjoyable gathering. Let's continue to build our Glenmarie Cove Community through fellowship and affirmation.

Warm Regards...........Mary Wee.