6th Batch Boys Gathering

Once again after some years, we met each other again. This time the chose venue was at Tg Berlayer. It was here that we took the ferry each morning to Brani Naval Base. How its changed over the years. The civilians have taken over the place and turned it into a dining & pub venue. Till the next gathering.... 

Sea Bass Galore off St John's

On 12 May, a happy incident happened off St John's Island. A thousand Sea Bass escaped from the AVA fish farm there. The first lucky angler went home with 50 mature Sea Bass weighing from 1.5-5kilos. Word spread like wild fire and soon even those without boats made their way to the Island to claim their share of these trophy fish.    

Philip Seow, my fishing buddy & I caught 7 fish the first day and some more the following. They were delicious. Best rig proofed to be live prawn on Hong Kong hook.
I'm off there again tomorrow to fill the home freezer.

Dinner with Navy Batch Mates

Why is it that Navy batch mates get along so easily long after the members have ROD. It amazes me that we're always happy when we meet. There's something to be said about having gone through tough military training together. The bond lasts forever and the friendship is pure & transparent. I guess because we saw each other grow up from boys to men. Most of us are now 51 years of age. I'm looking forward to our main gathering again on the 24th June. Till then, best wishes to every member of the 6th Batch of Midshipmen.