Post CNY 2010 Outing

[David Moses Heng]

Dkk08,
Do you have a rough guide which Fish farm or aquatic plant farm we will be going at drive 12? I may want to get some Elatine triandra (APP) if they are available. Thank

The only plant farm there is Ah Pek and I think he seldom has them. He has plenty of crypt and nana though.

[dkk08]

Ok guys, here's the situation... Eddy stays at Teban (west side) hence for him to drive up to Sun Plaza (Sembawang) to meet us for breakfast would seem out of the way, there's a few of us who don't mind meeting at Sun Plaza and those who stays in the north of course will be meeting at Sun Plaza...

The Mini Bus is $120 for 4hrs and with the attendance below, only 5 of us excluding Eddy as he'll be driving, would it be feasible for us to rent the Mini Bus? I know we can't fit into Eddy's car as the max he can take is 4...

So we have a slight situation here with the dropping numbers in attendance... Do give me your best suggestions...

Latest Update.
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Interested Parties:
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01 ) DKK08 aka Desmond
02 ) Aquanoob
03 ) Felix_fx2 aka Felix
04 ) Felix_fx2's Girlfriend
05 ) Blue Whale aka Michael Heng
06 ) Eddy planer (driving)
07 )
08 )
09 )
10 )
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Timing: 0915 (RV @ Sembawang Sun Plaza/MRT for breakfast @ Mac or coffeeshop at MRT station)
1000 (off to World Farm)
1035 (off to drive 12)
1130 (off to Seaview if time permits)
1230 (off to YCK CC nearby for lunch)
1330 ( Yio Chu Kang CC for AQ Iwagumi Workshop )

[David Moses Heng]

^^ David you can start thinking of the next trip liao.
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if there were to be more(which is a yes!!), I intend to approach QH and use their farm to conduct a scaping workshop which will also be open to public. But that will be subjected to approval from them and having instructors to come onboard.

of course support from AQ is a must

[David Moses Heng]

Ok guys, here's the situation... Eddy stays at Teban (west side) hence for him to drive up to Sun Plaza (Sembawang) to meet us for breakfast would seem out of the way, there's a few of us who don't mind meeting at Sun Plaza and those who stays in the north of course will be meeting at Sun Plaza...

The Mini Bus is $120 for 4hrs and with the attendance below, only 5 of us excluding Eddy as he'll be driving, would it be feasible for us to rent the Mini Bus? I know we can't fit into Eddy's car as the max he can take is 4...

So we have a slight situation here with the dropping numbers in attendance... Do give me your best suggestions...

Latest Update.
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Interested Parties:
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01 ) DKK08 aka Desmond
02 ) Aquanoob
03 ) Felix_fx2 aka Felix
04 ) Felix_fx2's Girlfriend
05 ) Blue Whale aka Michael Heng
06 ) Eddy planer (driving)
07 )
08 )
09 )
10 )
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Timing: 0915 (RV @ Sembawang Sun Plaza/MRT for breakfast @ Mac or coffeeshop at MRT station)
1000 (off to World Farm)
1035 (off to drive 12)
1130 (off to Seaview if time permits)
1230 (off to YCK CC nearby for lunch)
1330 ( Yio Chu Kang CC for AQ Iwagumi Workshop )

ok Dez, here is my 2 cents.

If possible, get Eddy to park his car at Sun plaza, get your family to tag along, and do a final burst of fire for recruitment. That way, the no of pax for the trip in the bus can be increased to 7 ?

So folks, if you know of people who are free this sat and don't mind visiting the farms, start the invitation now

[Aquanoob]

Since our final stop is the Iwagumi workshop at YCK CC, then we can target those 30 participants, minus off Blue Whale, felix, eddy and myself, there are 26 participants that maybe interested to join us for the outing.
We can pm them to ask if they are interested.
Another suggestion will be to ask the forum admin or mod for permission to
list an advertisement at the Aquarium Related Marketplace as I notice that it is always full of members viewing there.
How?

[Aquanoob]

Don't think that will work as we will be going to YCK CC after the fish farms, and Eddy has to come back to collect his car after the workshop and I wonder what will his parking fee at Sun Plaza will be unless it is per entry?

ok Dez, here is my 2 cents.

If possible, get Eddy to park his car at Sun plaza, get your family to tag along, and do a final burst of fire for recruitment. That way, the no of pax for the trip in the bus can be increased to 7 ?

So folks, if you know of people who are free this sat and don't mind visiting the farms, start the invitation now

[David Moses Heng]

Since our final stop is the Iwagumi workshop at YCK CC, then we can target those 30 participants, minus off Blue Whale, felix, eddy and myself, there are 26 participants that maybe interested to join us for the outing.
We can pm them to ask if they are interested.
Another suggestion will be to ask the forum admin or mod for permission to
list an advertisement at the Aquarium Related Marketplace as I notice that it is always full of members viewing there.
How?

sounds good

[Blue Whale]

Don't think that will work as we will be going to YCK CC after the fish farms, and Eddy has to come back to collect his car after the workshop and I wonder what will his parking fee at Sun Plaza will be unless it is per entry?

^^Y I thought of that already. Eddy park car at YCK then take a MRT upwards to Sembwang to meet us. Eddy wants to attend the Iwa thingy too so since end point at YCK, it will be more feasible that way. Save on his fuel also.

[dkk08]

ok Dez, here is my 2 cents.

If possible, get Eddy to park his car at Sun plaza, get your family to tag along, and do a final burst of fire for recruitment. That way, the no of pax for the trip in the bus can be increased to 7 ?

So folks, if you know of people who are free this sat and don't mind visiting the farms, start the invitation now

Eddy if u're reading this please tell us what you think... but then again, what Aquanoob mention is quite true, it'll be troublesome for Eddy to do so since he's going for the workshop as well...

that's the thing David, my wife needs to send son to dance class on Saturday so can't make it for the trip...

[eddy planer]

Don't think that will work as we will be going to YCK CC after the fish farms, and Eddy has to come back to collect his car after the workshop and I wonder what will his parking fee at Sun Plaza will be unless it is per entry?

I totally agreed with Aquanoob in every ways, and another big boo boo I got an important appointment at 530pm , will have to get back home by 5pm.

So its really not feasible for me to travel from YCK CC to Sun Plaza(collect my car) and drive home will take me..very time consuming, meaning is I have to leave as early as 4pm and will miss the a lot.

Is Adrian coming?

I noticed 5 of us exclude me, maybe felix's partner will have to sit his lap and 4 guys to squeeze in to my car to save the cost of the bus rental!!

Let us hope that Adrian's client postpone in later day.

[Aquanoob]

Eddy, the car squeezing isn't going to work as I am on the heavy side, triple-digit weight.
Maybe you can ask the admin whether it is possible to video or record the workshop, then you won't miss any.

I totally agreed with Aquanoob in every ways, and another big boo boo I got an important appointment at 530pm , will have to get back home by 5pm.

So its really not feasible for me to travel from YCK CC to Sun Plaza(collect my car) and drive home will take me..very time consuming, meaning is I have to leave as early as 4pm and will miss the a lot.

Is Adrian coming?

I noticed 5 of us exclude me, maybe felix's partner will have to sit his lap and 4 guys to squeeze in to my car to save the cost of the bus rental!!

Let us hope that Adrian's client postpone in later day.

[Blue Whale]

I totally agreed with Aquanoob in every ways, and another big boo boo I got an important appointment at 530pm , will have to get back home by 5pm.

So its really not feasible for me to travel from YCK CC to Sun Plaza(collect my car) and drive home will take me..very time consuming, meaning is I have to leave as early as 4pm and will miss the a lot.

Is Adrian coming?

I noticed 5 of us exclude me, maybe felix's partner will have to sit his lap and 4 guys to squeeze in to my car to save the cost of the bus rental!!

Let us hope that Adrian's client postpone in later day.

>"< another option would be more comfortable, where maybe 2 outta 5 of us take turn to share cab but we can rotate say 2 trips. Downsize visit to Pasir Ris Drive 12 >> World Farm. Don't have to arrange transport. Khatib to YCK can be via MRT which I know the way out quite well, just a bit remote. Halfway may see a Mangkala wearing sarong after a bathe ^^" walking from left to right across the road.

[dkk08]

ok guys I've just been approved to post on the workshop thread to increase the attendance (I know its kind of late but its worth a try)

And I don't think squeezing into Eddy's car is a good idea as I'm also quite big size slightly below the 3 digit weight

[felix_fx2]

well guys I just found out lorry is out. I forgot which line I'm in

if we sit on lorry, we might just be breaking the law unless its those covered with seats mounted... remember the recent hoo haa on the workers who got into road accidents and they were sitting on a uncovered seatless lorry? And insurance do not cover us as well if anything(touch wood) were to happen... so lorry might be out of the quesiton...

as for the Mini Bus, it serves as a back up plan if Adrian and Eddy cannot make it that day... of cause I hope both Adrian and Eddy can confirm by thursday so that if they can't make it I can still confirm on the Mini Bus

Eddy if u're reading this please tell us what you think... but then again, what Aquanoob mention is quite true, it'll be troublesome for Eddy to do so since he's going for the workshop as well...

that's the thing David, my wife needs to send son to dance class on Saturday so can't make it for the trip...

Seem like this week's a bad week, everyone seems to be caught up with some boo boo (Post CNY syndrome? )
I don't think squeezing is a good idea. Why not do a meet up at 1 LFS for lunch and then making our way to YCK CC for the rock arrangement instead. We can delay the tour at a later date.

Unless of course last minute people joining us and adrian can make it.

likewise may i humbly propose to alter the trip to a later date where more people will be free. And have a small meetup (and Kopi treat for eddy) before making our way to YCK CC?

Let me know your thoughts.

[dkk08]

Seem like this week's a bad week, everyone seems to be caught up with some boo boo (Post CNY syndrome? )
I don't think squeezing is a good idea. Why not do a meet up at 1 LFS for lunch and then making our way to YCK CC for the rock arrangement instead. We can delay the tour at a later date.

Unless of course last minute people joining us and adrian can make it.

likewise may i humbly propose to alter the trip to a later date where more people will be free. And have a small meetup (and Kopi treat for eddy) before making our way to YCK CC?

Let me know your thoughts.

I'm ok with meeting up at one of the LFS/farm then for lunch near YCK CC, not sure all of us are attending the workshop as I'll stay for awhile for the workshop since I did not register myself...

And I would really love to make the trip possible since I'm already "abandoning" sending my son to dance class (leaving the important mission to my wife who can be quite dependent on me)

So let's hope more folks can join the trip or let's hope Adrian can make it as I'll not be booking the Mini Bus since its not feasible for us to do so... may be for the next trip which Bro David shall organize (but I think someone else other then me or David should do the organizing instead)

Oh I just realize that this thread has reached 10 pages and may be one of the longest thread in this section

[fotoudavid]

Why not rent a bigger car, cheaper and whole day some more, can sit 6 people car, share by 6 people it will be cheap. Solve all problems.

With eddy's car plus this car, sure can travel at your own preferred timing.

[blue33]

so pressurize , thats why very early post i already put it tentatively. i dont want to make any empty promises and cannot deliver. next time we should get someone that drive mini bus instead.

[eddy planer]

I'm ok with meeting up at one of the LFS/farm then for lunch near YCK CC, not sure all of us are attending the workshop as I'll stay for awhile for the workshop since I did not register myself...

And I would really love to make the trip possible since I'm already "abandoning" sending my son to dance class (leaving the important mission to my wife who can be quite dependent on me)

So let's hope more folks can join the trip or let's hope Adrian can make it as I'll not be booking the Mini Bus since its not feasible for us to do so... may be for the next trip which Bro David shall organize (but I think someone else other then me or David should do the organizing instead)

Oh I just realize that this thread has reached 10 pages and may be one of the longest thread in this section

Guys!

There is 1 solution is I rent a van of SGD45-50 to bring you guys out but i dont know if you guy dont mind the uncomfortable ride..which mean no proper seating just sit on the goods compartment floor.

How you guys want? Ok ?

[Aquanoob]

This is my take on the current dilemma: Since this outing is going to be a rather short and rushing one, and with so few participants due to whatever reason, we can consider postpone and organise another one next time.
I am with the idea of meeting up at one of the LFS and then proceed for lunch near YCK CC. There are not many LFS in AMK, one in central and the rest in the neighbourhood. We can consider meeting at Y934 or Y618 or the ones at Chong Pang, as there are only one MRT stop away from YCK station. From YCK station, we can then walk to the CC, it is about 10-15 minutes walk.

I'm ok with meeting up at one of the LFS/farm then for lunch near YCK CC, not sure all of us are attending the workshop as I'll stay for awhile for the workshop since I did not register myself...

And I would really love to make the trip possible since I'm already "abandoning" sending my son to dance class (leaving the important mission to my wife who can be quite dependent on me)

So let's hope more folks can join the trip or let's hope Adrian can make it as I'll not be booking the Mini Bus since its not feasible for us to do so... may be for the next trip which Bro David shall organize (but I think someone else other then me or David should do the organizing instead)

Oh I just realize that this thread has reached 10 pages and may be one of the longest thread in this section

[dkk08]

Why not rent a bigger car, cheaper and whole day some more, can sit 6 people car, share by 6 people it will be cheap. Solve all problems.

With eddy's car plus this car, sure can travel at your own preferred timing.

I can't drive bro... who can drive? Anyone know how much rental for a car for 4 hours?