Who will be attending the Thomas Cup event in Jakarta?

Me..fastdrop...

Probably me too, but not during preliminaries.

Only q-finals onwards. Irrespective of MAS performance.

Anybody can help on best places for accommodation and tickets? The Century Park hotel closest to Senayan is sure to be full.

Who will be attending the Thomas Cup event in Jakarta?

Me..fastdrop...

Probably me too, but not during preliminaries.

Only q-finals onwards. Irrespective of MAS performance.

Anybody can help on best places for accommodation and tickets? The Century Park hotel closest to Senayan is sure to be full.
...our three biggest Indonesian supporters in BC to be co-organizers of the get-together:
Hau-ge, indra & taufik-ist!...And proposing our Krisna to be the "main host"..hehe:p :);):cool:

Krisna will be too busy that time i guess...

:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:....Its held on exam period.....

O well I'll just try to make to the Indonesian Open

Maybe I'll be busy at the D-day, but surely i'll be around jakarta :D..so maybe I can join :)..maybe not..:o

Hmm, my ex-boss's beloved Hotel Mulia is already full, that must be the tournament hotel, then.

Atlet Century Park is still available. I will stay there, easier for food since Plaza Senayan is only walking distance away. Since it is not far, will walk to Istora too.

Anybody anywhere want to share rooms with me? I am planning to be there from 14th onwards. Crossover pre-quarterfinals or Q-finals should start by then.

will you be our eyes there abedeng. though i suspect we will get live telecast on rtm but still, if we dont, you will be our eyes right? :)

Hmm, my ex-boss's beloved Hotel Mulia is already full, that must be the tournament hotel, then.

Atlet Century Park is still available. I will stay there, easier for food since Plaza Senayan is only walking distance away. Since it is not far, will walk to Istora too.

Anybody anywhere want to share rooms with me? I am planning to be there from 14th onwards. Crossover pre-quarterfinals or Q-finals should start by then.

Really? Hotel Mulia is the tournament hotel? Thats quite surprising, they usually use The Sultan (used to be Hilton) for every international tournament held in Senayan (including the 04 TUC and Indo SS), except during Asian Cup last year...

Hopefully I won't be too busy during the tournament so I'll be able to watch it everyday... :D *nabung, nabung, nabung...*

I don't know for sure if they are using Hotel Mulia, but could be since rooms there are full in May. Makes sense since it is one of the closer hotels within Senayan. Yup, everything that is within my walking distance is close .... :D

azabaz_ipoh, mebbe I will handle the duties to Hau-ge, he has a blackberry too, and it is his country that is hosting the event. I'm a tourist, must act like one. :D

azabaz_ipoh, mebbe I will handle the duties to Hau-ge, he has a blackberry too, and it is his country that is hosting the event. I'm a tourist, must act like one. :D

but hauge cannot be depended on. he always gets nervous and leave the court area when the match is tight. hahhaahaha. anyway, have fun abedeng. take some pictures kay. hope you get a good seat like you did during the MO.

Hmm, my ex-boss's beloved Hotel Mulia is already full, that must be the tournament hotel, then.

Atlet Century Park is still available. I will stay there, easier for food since Plaza Senayan is only walking distance away. Since it is not far, will walk to Istora too.

Anybody anywhere want to share rooms with me? I am planning to be there from 14th onwards. Crossover pre-quarterfinals or Q-finals should start by then.

From BWF website announcement (TUC section), the official hotel for upcoming TUC/08 is Hotel Sultan (previously Hilton Hotel). Yeah, the alternative shopping centre near Istora are the high class PS (Plaza Senayan) and SenSi (Senayan City). Hmm, looks like this area is so familiar to u...

Yeah, the alternative shopping centre near Istora are the high class PS (Plaza Senayan) and SenSi (Senayan City). Hmm, looks like this area is so familiar to u...

Of course, didn't I tell u that I've been here many times. Mainly for work :mad: nowadays.

Always tried to stay within walking distance of my objective. Not too keen on taking drives unless no choice, the drivers in Jakarta are "so exceptional". :eek: It just so happened that my previous company has a subsidiary with HQ in Panin Bank Building, so I stayed in Century Park on most occasions.

Azabaz, Hau-ge's illness has given him "divine inspiration" in MO. Now instead of running away, he only needs shake his head and look up ...... or maybe he was just wary of Ants and Fastdrop sitting beside ..... :D

Me! Me! Me!...terry going to TC too!... :-)

Of course, didn't I tell u that I've been here many times. Mainly for work :mad: nowadays.

Always tried to stay within walking distance of my objective. Not too keen on taking drives unless no choice, the drivers in Jakarta are "so exceptional". :eek: It just so happened that my previous company has a subsidiary with HQ in Panin Bank Building, so I stayed in Century Park on most occasions.

Azabaz, Hau-ge's illness has given him "divine inspiration" in MO. Now instead of running away, he only needs shake his head and look up ...... or maybe he was just wary of Ants and Fastdrop sitting beside ..... :D

so you used to go there for pleasure before huh? :)

yeah, taking a drive not always a good choice. even in malaysia. taxi drivers tend to charge you exorbitant fees if they know you are not a local or even a KLites.

i hope the divine inspiration helps him. however, it does not help with the running commentary if he decided to take your place. hehehehe. maybe he thought he better stay or he would have missed winning points like he did before. :)

Looking at the duration (11-18 May), it seems to be more compressed than the 2004 and 2006 timetable.

I suppose this is close to the planned event timetable:-

11-13 May - Preliminary group phase (3 teams per group, 4 groups per Cup)
14 May - Crossover pre-q-finals (2nd and 3rd placed teams only)
15 May - Q-finals (crossover winners vs group champs)
16 May - Semifinals, also known as my birthday ;)
17 May - Uber Cup Final
18 May - Thomas Cup Final

Or they could have 17 May as rest day, 18th May afternoon session Uber Cup Final and evening session Thomas Cup Final.

In which case, my target is to arrive by 15 morning. 14 is possible but might be objectionable by my boss. Esp since I plan to be back at the office on Tuesday 20th.

Welcome To My Country To All Bcers :)

Of course, didn't I tell u that I've been here many times. Mainly for work :mad: nowadays.

Always tried to stay within walking distance of my objective. Not too keen on taking drives unless no choice, the drivers in Jakarta are "so exceptional". :eek: It just so happened that my previous company has a subsidiary with HQ in Panin Bank Building, so I stayed in Century Park on most occasions.

Okay abedeng, no wonder that you really understand about Jakarta including the drivers attitude and don't forget traffic jam. Host Broadcaster is promoting TUC now with countdown display on top-left corner of TV screen (TransTV and Trans7). Hopefully, the TUC/08 will be success since many INA peoples generally don't know/care about this sport event!

Hmm, my ex-boss's beloved Hotel Mulia is already full, that must be the tournament hotel, then.

Atlet Century Park is still available. I will stay there, easier for food since Plaza Senayan is only walking distance away. Since it is not far, will walk to Istora too.

Anybody anywhere want to share rooms with me? I am planning to be there from 14th onwards. Crossover pre-quarterfinals or Q-finals should start by then.

Very tempting offer. :)
From May15 -19, right? 19 is Vesak Day, public holiday here, good! Returning on May 20, but what time?
See whether I could arrange for leave and air tickets.
Appreciate prompt reply and tentative arrangements, please. :)

Very tempting offer. :)
From May15 -19, right? 19 is Vesak Day, public holiday here, good! Returning on May 20, but what time?
See whether I could arrange for leave and air tickets.
Appreciate prompt reply and tentative arrangements, please. :)

So Loh, you coming too? Good, then I don't need to bother about buying a camera, might as well use yours. Will help you carry the tripod, though. :D

I am flying in 15th morning flight(yup, have decided not to bother with X-over pre-quarterfinals, never understood the need for X-overs), should arrive before noon and hopefully before the 1st session of that day.

Going back on Wesak day, Air Asia only has the 8:10 am flight left on "cheap sale". Other flights available but 2 to 3 times more expensive.

Staying at Atlet Century Park Senayan. If anyone wants to share, pls holler. Max occupancy = 3 but extra bed is extra charge.

Taufik-ist, CLELY, and INA forummers, hope to see u there ........ :D

Very tempting offer. :)

From May15 -19, right? 19 is Vesak Day, public holiday here, good!



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You people have fun there !!!

Now that Loh reminded us that the Finals is to be held on Vesak Day, you people watch out if Thailand is in the Finals. :):):)
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Err, Chris, not quite. We are going back home on Vesak Day, the finals will happen a day earlier.

yay! uncle loh can take pictures, abedeng can carry the tripod and hauge will maybe give commentary (but i doubt it coz his eyes will not leave the court :D) it will be almost like being there myself. if somebody have video cam, why not make a mini documentary of the journey. hahaahah :)

Err, Chris, not quite. We are going back home on Vesak Day, the finals will happen a day earlier.

Yeah, Vesak Day falls on Monday and the Finals would have been over by Sunday, I guess. But we're going to enjoy it. :) With brother abedeng around, I should not expect any language problem or getting lost. :D

would you really have language problem uncle loh? you know malay right? well, at least you wont be getting lost. maybe abedeng will even take you to the best shopping areas. hahahaha.i envy you guys. have fun now! :)

would you really have language problem uncle loh? you know malay right? well, at least you wont be getting lost. maybe abedeng will even take you to the best shopping areas. hahahaha.i envy you guys. have fun now! :)

Don't worry about language. Best shopping areas are basically our backyard, from Plaza Senayan all the way to Semanggi via Jendral Sudirman Road ...... but with Loh's tripod around, we can't be expected to walk anymore to Semanggi for a good dinner, do we? :D

I just hope there are no demos planned for that week, in a few of my previous visits, tyres were burning and uni students were demonstrating. Traffic was at a standstill the whole day. Well, that's part of real democracy, alive and well ......

Don't worry about language. Best shopping areas are basically our backyard, from Plaza Senayan all the way to Semanggi via Jendral Sudirman Road ...... but with Loh's tripod around, we can't be expected to walk anymore to Semanggi for a good dinner, do we? :D

I just hope there are no demos planned for that week, in a few of my previous visits, tyres were burning and uni students were demonstrating. Traffic was at a standstill the whole day. Well, that's part of real democracy, alive and well ......

Hey strong man! Surely you can make it anywhere just carrying a tripod, which may come in handy...you'll never know ... democracy or anarchy? :rolleyes:

Carrying tripod surely brings up a healthy appetite ...

Anybody else joining the party? Loh and I have come to a mutual agreement with our travel plans ......, practically within hours of each other. :)

Now the only question that remains, is with respect to tickets .....

Carrying tripod surely brings up a healthy appetite ...

Anybody else joining the party? Loh and I have come to a mutual agreement with our travel plans ......, practically within hours of each other. :)

Now the only question that remains, is with respect to tickets .....

I've confirmed and paid for my return flight via budget Jet Star.
Anybody else joining us? Room for one more according to abedeng. Hcyong? :)

So abebeng, you can celebrate your birthday at Jakarta. Haha...

Carrying tripod surely brings up a healthy appetite ...

Anybody else joining the party? Loh and I have come to a mutual agreement with our travel plans ......, practically within hours of each other. :)

Now the only question that remains, is with respect to tickets .....

Btw, how much does the :
1) Plane ticket cost from KLIA to Jakarta ?
2) Hotel stay - the hotel you're staying is within walking distance you said? Walk 20 min to 30 min can reach?

So abebeng, you can celebrate your birthday at Jakarta. Haha...

So terry, you and ants joining the Malaysian camp? ;)

I confirm going TC. About joining Malaysian camp, i dun know yet. Is ants arrangement. But i dun think so because we may disturb them GUA. So i prefer enjoy watching TC :)

I've confirmed and paid for my return flight via budget Jet Star.
Anybody else joining us? Room for one more according to abedeng. Hcyong? :)

What about Robin, our specialist on Indonesia?? :p

Btw, how much does the :
1) Plane ticket cost from KLIA to Jakarta ?
2) Hotel stay - the hotel you're staying is within walking distance you said? Walk 20 min to 30 min can reach?

You can check on Air Asia website, prices are depending on bookings. Remember fuel surcharge, admin fee, airport tax in Jakarta is not added in. My grouse is that we are leaving on Vesak Day, therefore Air Asia prices for Vesak Day flights go up accordingly.

2) Hotel is right beside Senayan Sports Complex gates. Walking distance 15-30 minutes, depending on tripod load. Or we can take taxi, but they will go the long way.

Priced at USD 75 for 3 pax, USD 55 for 2 pax. Includes breakfast. And the Hotel can make arrangements for pickup from Airport. Loh and I share one room, can still fit one more.

Priced at USD 75 for 3 pax, USD 55 for 2 pax. Includes breakfast. And the Hotel can make arrangements for pickup from Airport. Loh and I share one room, can still fit one more.

Mr abedeng, please look at eagle's profile before extending your invitation! ;)

Mr abedeng, please look at eagle's profile before extending your invitation! ;)

Kakakakaka, that's a good one .......:D My invitation was for everyone, not Eagle in particular.

Anyway, the pricing is there, and if Eagle is going with friends and is fast enough, she could book another room at the same hotel.

why? cannot put up makeshift curtain to separate the room ka? just kidding. joking around. please dont bombard me. :)

why? cannot put up makeshift curtain to separate the room ka? just kidding. joking around. please dont bombard me. :)

Abedeng, Miss Ipoh has just taken up your invitation! We shall have good company! :D:):cool::)

Abedeng, Miss Ipoh has just taken up your invitation! We shall have good company! :D:):cool::)

i will even serenade you guys to sleep. hehehehe :p;) but you have to take me shopping. :):D

I just hope there are no demos planned for that week, in a few of my previous visits, tyres were burning and uni students were demonstrating. Traffic was at a standstill the whole day. Well, that's part of real democracy, alive and well ......

Well, abedeng...It seems some protests/demos will happen again in same week of TUC event, 14th May as 10th anniversary of 'May Riot/98'. I assume Senayan area must be very crowded at that time but don't worry about security aspect.

Well, abedeng...It seems some protests/demos will happen again in same week of TUC event, 14th May as 10th anniversary of 'May Riot/98'. I assume Senayan area must be very crowded at that time but don't worry about security aspect.

Well I think we'll miss the fun on May 14 cause we arrive only on May 15...;)

Well, abedeng...It seems some protests/demos will happen again in same week of TUC event, 14th May as 10th anniversary of 'May Riot/98'. I assume Senayan area must be very crowded at that time but don't worry about security aspect.

Thanks for the heads up CLELY .... ;) Pls come over and contact us when we're there.

Mr Loh, u as a Singaporean should experience this, something even Malaysians have not seen on a wide scale since 1974 when our ex-DPM led a massive student crowd against the Government.

INA demonstrations can last for days, and their planning and timing is quite good. Mass protests can be made to happen throughout all INA major cities simultaneously.

Fortunately, my movement plans are based on walking distances, only subject to tripod weight and competition schedule.

Which hotel you guys staying?

Kakakakaka, that's a good one .......:D My invitation was for everyone, not Eagle in particular.

Anyway, the pricing is there, and if Eagle is going with friends and is fast enough, she could book another room at the same hotel.

thanks for the info... kah kah, I thought you all already know. That's why I ask how much is one room and not whether can share room with you guys:D. (tit, tit, tit... count, count...)hmmm, looks like out of budget.

Azabaz, want to go, bring your saudara mara?:)

Which hotel you guys staying?

Atlet Century Park Senayan as I understand from abedeng's posts.

Let's get together ants and have some fun! ;)

Yup, Atlet (that's Bahasa Indonesia for Athletes) Century Park, Senayan. Right beside Senayan Sports Complex, can enter via side entrance and walk to Istora if u and your heavy camera are up to it.

The good thing about this hotel is that it's secluded, out of the busy and demo prone Jendral Sudirman Road (which is INA's version of Orchard Road or Bukit Bintang Golden Triangle). And did I mention only 300 yards from Plaza Senayan?

Eagle, come, come. By all means take another room even for yourself alone, if u don't have enough dough I'm sure Uncle Loh is willing to pay for a "caddy" carrying his tripod. :D

why? cannot put up makeshift curtain to separate the room ka? just kidding. joking around. please dont bombard me. :)

RLOL, kah kah, no prob with me, we not "sweet 16" gals anymore, no more errrr curves that will interest the male species. As for guys, hiyaaaa all same to me, human being is human being...

In fact, did the 'both sexes' in one room thingy in college days, of course in a bigger group - no choice, all rooms fully booked. Girls & Guys have our own corner, no curtain needed. ;);)

Yup, Atlet (that's Bahasa Indonesia for Athletes) Century Park, Senayan. Right beside Senayan Sports Complex, can enter via side entrance and walk to Istora if u and your heavy camera are up to it.

The good thing about this hotel is that it's secluded, out of the busy and demo prone Jendral Sudirman Road (which is INA's version of Orchard Road or Bukit Bintang Golden Triangle). And did I mention only 300 yards from Plaza Senayan?

Eagle, come, come. By all means take another room even for yourself alone, if u don't have enough dough I'm sure Uncle Loh is willing to pay for a "caddy" carrying his tripod. :D

Hey, Uncle Din, you volunteered to carry the 'heavy' tripod. Now you suggested to Eagle to be your caddy. That means you become Tiger Din, the millionaire paymaster! :D

But having said that, I would still love to have Miss Ipoh and Eagle join us and the rest of the BC gang in Jakarta!

I'm planing to stay in Sultan hotel.

Eagle, come, come. By all means take another room even for yourself alone, if u don't have enough dough I'm sure Uncle Loh is willing to pay for a "caddy" carrying his tripod. :D

Hey, Uncle Din, you volunteered to carry the 'heavy' tripod. Now you suggested to Eagle to be your caddy. That means you become Tiger Din, the millionaire paymaster! :D



The way you all talk like the tripod weigh 30 kg. It's still camera tripod right? Digicam/Video Cam Tripod is heavier but should be no sweat to carry.
I'm sure Mr Loh DONT have the TV station large camera....

Anyway, USD$55 per day is expensive... I remember it's cheap by Msia standard to stay in hotels in Indonesia, cos of exchange rate. Maybe cos an Indonesia booked it.

I'm planing to stay in Sultan hotel.

No problem Ants, I suppose you wanna mingle with the players.

From The Sultan, walking distance to Istora is about the same. If I were on holiday, would stay there too, closer to Semanggi Cafe ......

The way you all talk like the tripod weigh 30 kg. It's still camera tripod right? Digicam/Video Cam Tripod is heavier but should be no sweat to carry.


No joke, a pro photographer like Loh swear by heavy tripods. The heavier, the better. Otherwise your photos will be shaken, not stirred ..... :p

RLOL, kah kah, no prob with me, we not "sweet 16" gals anymore, no more errrr curves that will interest the male species. As for guys, hiyaaaa all same to me, human being is human being...

In fact, did the 'both sexes' in one room thingy in college days, of course in a bigger group - no choice, all rooms fully booked. Girls & Guys have our own corner, no curtain needed. ;);)

Wah you're so experienced ah?
Then no problem lah?

Fly Eagle fly!
Join us
Don't ask why

'Cause we're going to enjoy
Thomas Cup
And handsome Bao Chulnai,

Once in a lifetime
At Senayan
Before we say goodbye!

:D:D:D

No problem Ants, I suppose you wanna mingle with the players.

From The Sultan, walking distance to Istora is about the same. If I were on holiday, would stay there too, closer to Semanggi Cafe ......

U mean goin to watch TC is not holiday?

No joke, a pro photographer like Loh swear by heavy tripods. The heavier, the better. Otherwise your photos will be shaken, not stirred ..... :p

Now abedeng talks like a pro, man! :D

U mean goin to watch TC is not holiday?

Nope, watching badminton live is work, hard work. Last time in the 80s and 90s, had to do cheerleading duties, in a mainly stuffy and sweaty environment. Air cond was alien then ...... :(

Now even with air conditioned halls, the work is made harder by Loh's tripod. Not to mention the blackberry, can't leave it behind ......

Nope, watching badminton live is work, hard work. Last time in the 80s and 90s, had to do cheerleading duties, in a mainly stuffy and sweaty environment. Air cond was alien then ...... :(

Now even with air conditioned halls, the work is made harder by Loh's tripod. Not to mention the blackberry, can't leave it behind ......

I thought you've off-loaded your blackberry to Rudy's black birds? :D

And also you've got a lovely lady to caddy "your" tripod?:p

But I didn't see you cheer the last time too! ;)

Why dont everyone stay in Sultan instead?

Why dont everyone stay in Sultan instead?

Abedeng, did you get me a good discount at Atlet's? :cool:

I thought you've off-loaded your blackberry to Rudy's black birds? :D

And also you've got a lovely lady to caddy "your" tripod?:p

But I didn't see you cheer the last time too! ;)

It is not the offloading that is the problem, it's the company that keeps bugging you everyday even on off days ...... :mad: one would have thought I was the company. Had to answer no less than 17 phone calls during MO evening sessions.

The lovely lady hasn't confirmed her attendance, so now gotta do weight training ....

Told u I retired from cheerleading already, MAS Government decided too late to sponsor official cheerleaders. Luckily they had a dedicated man as Mansor. Now I'm more of an, ahem, neutral observer ...... :D

Why dont everyone stay in Sultan instead?

Ants, not too keen on Sultan, reviews are not complementary. Not worth the price. Plus I get to lose my "grocery warehouse". Besides I have stayed in Century Park countless times.

Ants, not too keen on Sultan, reviews are not complementary. Not worth the price. Plus I get too lose my "grocery warehouse". Besides I have stayed in Century Park countless times.

Ahhhh, now I'm relieved! So you got VIP card and treatment, I hope. :)

I've checked the website of Century Park.. Superior is 55USD a night.

What you mean grocery warehouse?

Why dont everyone stay in Sultan instead?

I've checked the website, Sultan is USD87 per day i.e. RM280+, more expensive than Atlet Century Park, abt RM178/day for Superior.

No joke, a pro photographer like Loh swear by heavy tripods. The heavier, the better. Otherwise your photos will be shaken, not stirred ..... :p
Unless tripods have gotten heavier the past 10 years, it's long & bulky but carry for 30 min should be ok...


The lovely lady hasn't confirmed her attendance, so now gotta do weight training ....

Told u I retired from cheerleading already, MAS Government decided too late to sponsor official cheerleaders. Luckily they had a dedicated man as Mansor. Now I'm more of an, ahem, neutral observer ...... :D

Too bad for you & 'uncle' Loh, by my calculations, both hotels are way out of my budget.:D Maybe I remember wrong, hotels in Medan were cheaper.

The cheerleading captain Mansor? The "Raja Sorak" you mean?

Fly Eagle fly!
Join us
Don't ask why

'Cause we're going to enjoy
Thomas Cup
And handsome Bao Chulnai,


:D:D:D

That's a nice poem.. Handsome BCL? Dunno, dont look handsome to me. Maybe it's CNY mood, you all already excited now, Thomas /Uber CUp is another 3 months away.

That's a nice poem.. Handsome BCL? Dunno, dont look handsome to me. Maybe it's CNY mood, you all already excited now, Thomas /Uber CUp is another 3 months away.

BCL during the German Open & Japan Open 2005:

No need VIP card .... yes I do get a bit better than published rate, but that's under my old company's INA-subsidiary-company rate.

Generally I would say the hotel staff in Jakarta are superior to those in KL in the way they treat their guests. Everyone, and that includes the gardener greets you respectfully. Even security is better, all cars are checked and bags scanned.

Only two Malaysian hotels I know enforce this. Hilton and Le Meridien in KL Sentral.

Ants, take note of INA tax, 21%. Those rates exclude tax.

If u wanna pay above USD80 per nite in Jakarta, Hotel Mulia would be worth it, so too JW Marriott. Maybe not the Sultan.

Eagle, cannot compare Medan to Jakarta. This huge metropolis is more than equal to KL and Singapore, bar the traffic.

thanks for the info... kah kah, I thought you all already know. That's why I ask how much is one room and not whether can share room with you guys:D. (tit, tit, tit... count, count...)hmmm, looks like out of budget.

Azabaz, want to go, bring your saudara mara?:)

(tit tit tit, tit tit.....)aiya, out of budget for me too. hahahahaha

Yup, Atlet (that's Bahasa Indonesia for Athletes) Century Park, Senayan. Right beside Senayan Sports Complex, can enter via side entrance and walk to Istora if u and your heavy camera are up to it.

The good thing about this hotel is that it's secluded, out of the busy and demo prone Jendral Sudirman Road (which is INA's version of Orchard Road or Bukit Bintang Golden Triangle). And did I mention only 300 yards from Plaza Senayan?

Eagle, come, come. By all means take another room even for yourself alone, if u don't have enough dough I'm sure Uncle Loh is willing to pay for a "caddy" carrying his tripod. :D

alamak (loose translation : oh no!), abedeng tak (no) gentleman la (malaysian favourite add ons) if you let a lady carry the heavy stuff. hehehehe

Hey, Uncle Din, you volunteered to carry the 'heavy' tripod. Now you suggested to Eagle to be your caddy. That means you become Tiger Din, the millionaire paymaster! :D

But having said that, I would still love to have Miss Ipoh and Eagle join us and the rest of the BC gang in Jakarta!

that's what i thought :D

oh how i wish i could join you guys. we could paint the town red. hahahaha and sleep by 10 cause we cannot stay up too late anymore. body does not permit. hahah :)

No joke, a pro photographer like Loh swear by heavy tripods. The heavier, the better. Otherwise your photos will be shaken, not stirred ..... :p

very dashing i must say. but still a stirred photo will also be equally headache inducing to see. :p

Now abedeng talks like a pro, man! :D

hahahaaah :D;)

It is not the offloading that is the problem, it's the company that keeps bugging you everyday even on off days ...... :mad: one would have thought I was the company. Had to answer no less than 17 phone calls during MO evening sessions.

The lovely lady hasn't confirmed her attendance, so now gotta do weight training ....

Told u I retired from cheerleading already, MAS Government decided too late to sponsor official cheerleaders. Luckily they had a dedicated man as Mansor. Now I'm more of an, ahem, neutral observer ...... :D

do like the koreans and take off the battery. :)

concentrate on your biseps and triceps. :D

BCL during the German Open & Japan Open 2005:

He looks more matured & classy nowadays, handsome part, me still dont get & dont care. Yup he's in the tall, fair, some would consider quite handsome category.

Let me put it this way, I dont really bother whether they're handsome or not, so long as they play baddy well. I didnt notice KKK wore Phiten bracelet until a KKK fan mentioned it BC. Didnt notice TBH dyed his hair till another fourmer mentioned it. Didnt notice LCW had 2 rings on his hand till a tv commentator mentioned it...

What you mean grocery warehouse?

You need to have grocery warehouses in your travels, otherwise you will be saddled with hefty hotel meal bills. We are there 4 nights + expending lots of energy carrying "heavy loads". Plus need to be more careful of what we eat and drink here (eg. do not drink from hotel tapwater, not even if it is boiled).

So the smart thing is to stay closest to a possible food and snacks source. Again, walking distance applies. About 300 yards to Plaza Senayan.

That makes Century Park superior to The Sultan.

You need to have grocery warehouses in your travels, otherwise you will be saddled with hefty hotel meal bills. We are there 4 nights + expending lots of energy carrying "heavy loads". Plus need to be more careful of what we eat and drink here (eg. do not drink from hotel tapwater, not even if it is boiled).

So the smart thing is to stay closest to a possible food and snacks source. Again, walking distance applies. About 300 yards to Plaza Senayan.

That makes Century Park superior to The Sultan.

Oic.. i know what you mean. Im not going to dine in the hotel for sure.. except the breakfast they provided. Yes i am aware of the 21% Tax. Well i will consider Century Park then in terms of hotel quality based on what you mentioned. I've never tried both Hotels. So i will still ask around for reviews of the hotel. Sultan however i get a better rate from the published internet rate since its the Official hotel of the TCUC.

So i will still ask around for reviews of the hotel. Sultan however i get a better rate from the published internet rate since its the Official hotel of the TCUC.

Yes, I know about the official hotel booking rates too, so what are you going under, team official or technical official & press? :p Technical official & press need to use the Grand Deluxe room, more expensive.

You can read the reviews here:-
http://www.asiarooms.com/reviews/indonesia/jakarta-hotel-reviews.html

BTW, non-suite rooms at Century Park does not have a tub in the washroom, only showers. In case that is important to you.

Yes, I know about the official hotel booking rates too, so what are you going under, team official or technical official & press? :p Technical official & press need to use the Grand Deluxe room, more expensive.

You can read the reviews here:-
http://www.asiarooms.com/reviews/indonesia/jakarta-hotel-reviews.html

BTW, non-suite rooms at Century Park does not have a tub in the washroom, only showers. In case that is important to you.


I will be going for the cheapest rate. Btw thanks for the links. Its seems that Sultan does not have good reviews from that site.

I've confirmed and paid for my return flight via budget Jet Star.
Anybody else joining us? Room for one more according to abedeng. Hcyong? :)


Hopefully u don`t get stranded in Java Sea. Budget Jet Star experience
long delay & cancels flights without notice in advance. Better insure
ur flights

Hopefully u don`t get stranded in Java Sea. Budget Jet Star experience long delay & cancels flights without notice in advance. Better insure ur flights



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Are you going too, kong-19 ??? :confused:
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I think its common to have Delays for Budget Airlines. AirAsia also have alot of Delays initially, but once they added their fleets.. not much delay anymore. Infact some flights arrive as early as 30mins before ETA.

ill be there yay =)

Why worry about delays? Even full service airlines have 'em. As airlines maximize the usage of their fleet, all it takes is one aircraft to disrupt a day's schedule.

Hopefully u don`t get stranded in Java Sea. Budget Jet Star experience
long delay & cancels flights without notice in advance. Better insure
ur flights

Why worry about delays? Even full service airlines have 'em. As airlines maximize the usage of their fleet, all it takes is one aircraft to disrupt a day's schedule.
..our Loh arrives in (and comes back from) Jakarta, safely, that's all that matters.....right, Loh??:) ;):cool:
*Wow, can't believe the Thomas & Uber Cups fever is in the air already...and we're still about 3 months away..:p;)

..our Loh arrives in (and comes back from) Jakarta, safely, that's all that matters.....right, Loh??:) ;):cool:
*Wow, can't believe the Thomas & Uber Cups fever is in the air already...and we're still about 3 months away..:p;)

That's right. Once I got to the hotel and meet up with brother abedeng, everything's gonna be all right! Yeah! :D

Btw, does the hotel pick us up from the airport? That will be excellent for then I wouldn't have to stumble around for directions!

Mr Chan, do I meet you in Jakarta this time? We still have space for another gentleman, according to abedeng, unless Eagle or Miss Ipoh decide to join us the last minute. :D If Miss Ipoh can make it, I'm sure abedeng will be able to request for curtains as he is a very special guest to the staff.

Three months away is actually not a very long time, so please decide NOW!

Hope abedeng is able to take care of the TC tickets before long!
Of course, we shouldn't bother busy Krisna for VIP passes, but Taufik-ist is in Bandung, right? Don't know whether Indra will attend? And of course our new found young friend, Almighty! Actually with such a name, anything is possible with him!

Wow, first time to famous Senayan and possible 'peaceful' demonstrations to add much more to the sound and colour! I'm just counting the days... ;)

Yup, 3 months is a very short time for busy folks .... So Chris, come join us.

The hotel has an arrangement with Silverbird/Bluebird Cab company, to pick us old "Atlets" from the Airport.

We will know about the tickets soon enough. Though I think Loh could do with a VIP pass, gives him freedom to roam with the camera.

We should have welcome dinner for our overseas BCers....hehe...I need someone to arrange it....may be LAGUNA is good choice....good, tasty and not expensive to eat there........

Wow, first time to famous Senayan and possible 'peaceful' demonstrations to add much more to the sound and colour! I'm just counting the days... ;)

The last time I passed by Istora Senayan (during the CNY break), there's this report in the newspaper on the next day:
One football supporter got killed even before the football match began :eek::o:mad:

Why dont everyone stay in Sultan instead?

Sultan is the new name for the ex-Hilton Hotel.

For posh and luxury, try staying at Hotel Mulia also in the vicinity.

I've confirmed and paid for my return flight via budget Jet Star.
Anybody else joining us? Room for one more according to abedeng. Hcyong? :)

Dude, I only just reading this thread. When are your flights, Loh? If I were to go, I'd go on Thu and return on Mon. Wah, that's 4 nights in a hotel room. Got spare hotel bed or not? I don't even mind sleeping on the third bed while paying the equal share.

The last time I passed by Istora Senayan (during the CNY break), there's this report in the newspaper on the next day:
One football supporter got killed even before the football match began :eek::o:mad:

That's too bad. They could have at least let him watch the match first.

Dude, I only just reading this thread. When are your flights, Loh? If I were to go, I'd go on Thu and return on Mon. Wah, that's 4 nights in a hotel room. Got spare hotel bed or not? I don't even mind sleeping on the third bed while paying the equal share.

Hcyong, would you like to join abedeng and me. According to him, we still have room for one more. Right Din? :)

We're departing on May 15 (Thu) and returning on 19 (Mon), Vesak Holiday. So you need take only 2 working days off. I believe air tickets are still available at Jetstar for my flight schedule. Pjswift and badminton kaki booked only recently and will be travelling on the same plane as me. They will stay in the same hotel recommended by abedeng.

Do PM me for details if you're interested! :)

Loh, i reach Jakarta the same day as u and leaving 19(Mon)too! :)

badMania, Hotel Mulia is too far for load lugging legwork (walking with tripod) to Istora. Well, maybe not for me, but the other "senior citizens" might complain ...... :D

Terry, when's your flight arriving? Afternoon session starts at 1 pm WIB.

Both Loh's group and I are taking the first available flights out, expected to reach Hotel before 10 am.

hcyong, if wanna join, pls confirm quickly, so that I can request for extra bed. Or extra room if u need privacy to plan out killer PAWs strategy ..... :p.

abedeng,
I will be arriving Jakarta at 08.00am Wednesday(14th May) one day early than you guys. I miss the date....Sorry LOH & ebedeng :o. Anyway we still can meet up at the stadium or hang out for some Indonesian food. :D

I'll be flighting back to KL on Monday(19th May) 11.10am.

badMania, Hotel Mulia is too far for load lugging legwork (walking with tripod) to Istora. Well, maybe not for me, but the other "senior citizens" might complain ...... :D

Terry, when's your flight arriving? Afternoon session starts at 1 pm WIB.

Both Loh's group and I are taking the first available flights out, expected to reach Hotel before 10 am.

hcyong, if wanna join, pls confirm quickly, so that I can request for extra bed. Or extra room if u need privacy to plan out killer PAWs strategy ..... :p.

OK, arrange for extra bed.

OK, arrange for extra bed.

Very Good! Abedeng's offer has all been taken up!

Hey Bang, ada discount tak?
Tiga orang di dalam satu bilek, mesti boleh lah! ;)

Hey Bang, ada discount tak?
Tiga orang di dalam satu bilek, mesti boleh lah! ;)

SGD 35 per head per night, inclusive b'fast.

Snorers pay SGD 5 penalty per companion, that's SGD 10 per nite ..... :p

i am happy just reading you guys planning this trip. seeing it all come together. congratulations on finding the roommate you guys were looking for. now hcyong is a better candidate to help abedeng with the tripod. hehehehehe :D march on!!!

abedeng,
I will be arriving Jakarta at 08.00am Wednesday(14th May) one day early than you guys. I miss the date....Sorry LOH & ebedeng :o.


No problem, that would mean you get to see the pre-quarterfinals. Unless they are scrapping that format (2nd place vs 3rd place, for a place in q-final vs Group champs).

I prefer the format we use for the qualifying tournament, bottom of group gets no chance.

i am happy just reading you guys planning this trip. seeing it all come together. congratulations on finding the roommate you guys were looking for. now hcyong is a better candidate to help abedeng with the tripod. hehehehehe :D march on!!!

Would you believe it, we managed to interest pjswift and badminton kaki to join us too! :) Maybe more will show up later? ;)

Would you believe it, we managed to interest pjswift and badminton kaki to join us too! :) Maybe more will show up later? ;)

would you believe that i am not at all surprised because people get caught up in the excitement that you guys have created. it will be another happening BC gathering and this time in Jakarta. it is a small world after all. :D:p;)

now have fun, take loads of pictures, enjoy the food and take pics of the food too and be safe okay. :):D

Lets plan to get together during Thoma/Uber cup.........where is Indra, sandy,Clely,Taufik-ist???

Very Good! Abedeng's offer has all been taken up!

Hey Bang, ada discount tak?
Tiga orang di dalam satu bilek, mesti boleh lah! ;)
Actually Ibis Hotel Arcadia and Tamarin are not bad either...Taxi will cost US$ 3 to Istora....Hotel costs Rp.413.000 ( including all taxes)

SGD 35 per head per night, inclusive b'fast.

Snorers pay SGD 5 penalty per companion, that's SGD 10 per nite ..... :p

Cheaper to buy snorer tape.:D

or just buy cotton buds :) for the ears of the non snorers. :D:D:D

Lets plan to get together during Thoma/Uber cup.........where is Indra, sandy,Clely,Taufik-ist???


Indra, I am there on 14th and 15th -- how about nasi padang ? HKH, would you like to join too ? Abedeng, Loh, Hcyong ? Anyone for nasi padang on the 14th ?

X_Ball,

We will only reach Jakarta 15th morning. Since you are there already, why not extend your stay and meetup?

Azabaz, Hau-ge mentioned other hotels cheaper than Century Park, especially for u.

U get your own friendly grocery store close by. Most importantly, it's a good 5 km walk one way to Senayan. Should be as fit as the players by the end of the tournament. :D

X_Ball,

We will only reach Jakarta 15th morning. Since you are there already, why not extend your stay and meetup?

Azabaz, Hau-ge mentioned other hotels cheaper than Century Park, especially for u.

U get your own friendly grocery store close by. Most importantly, it's a good 5 km walk one way to Senayan. Should be as fit as the players by the end of the tournament. :D


I cannot because of meeting on the 16th in KL. But willing to meet you guys at stadium on the 15th.

Indra, I am there on 14th and 15th -- how about nasi padang ? HKH, would you like to join too ? Abedeng, Loh, Hcyong ? Anyone for nasi padang on the 14th ?

If you can accommodate us on 15th evening or maybe lunch, depending on how soon we can settle in our hotel, we would be most pleased to accept your kind invitation! :) Right abedeng? :D

But don't forget pjswift and badminton kaki too. :p

X_Ball,

We will only reach Jakarta 15th morning. Since you are there already, why not extend your stay and meetup?

Azabaz, Hau-ge mentioned other hotels cheaper than Century Park, especially for u.

U get your own friendly grocery store close by. Most importantly, it's a good 5 km walk one way to Senayan. Should be as fit as the players by the end of the tournament. :D

hehehehe, even with cheaper rate i can't make it. :p;) the 5km walk would either get me fit as a fiddle or losing consciousness by the road side somewhere along the way. :D

If you can accommodate us on 15th evening or maybe lunch, depending on how soon we can settle in our hotel, we would be most pleased to accept your kind invitation! :) Right abedeng? :D

But don't forget pjswift and badminton kaki too. :p


Lunch on 15th OK - let you guys know when it is closer. I am checking out on the 15th - so no accommodation.

Lunch on 15th OK - let you guys know when it is closer. I am checking out on the 15th - so no accommodation.

Thanking you in advance on behalf of members of our badminton tour group. :)

Looking forward to meeting up with you again. Hopefully our Indonesian, Malaysian and other BC friends, can also make it. :):):)

..you guys, who are going to Jakarta in May, make island-hopping sounds so easy & effortless-envy you guys:p...if i want to go to Jakarta, in May, i have to do numerous & long island-hopping..:p
Anyway, all you guys going to Jakarta, have tons of fun & take loads of pics of the get-together to share w/us here!!;):):cool:

I can probably join you guys for lunch on the 15th. Will be arriving Jakarta on the 14th. Terry will be joining as well.

..you guys, who are going to Jakarta in May, make island-hopping sounds so easy & effortless-envy you guys:p...


Told u Chris, it's about time to visit ur relatives ...... :p

X_Ball/Ants/Hau-ge et al, meetup for lunch? Let's have an early one, since our biological clock is one hour ahead of West Indonesia Time. The budget airlines aren't serving food and I'm sure Loh and hcyong would be starving, wouldn't have time for breakfast before that early flight...... :D Someone was already grumbling about having to wake up early.

Please declare assembly/meetup point.

Told u Chris, it's about time to visit ur relatives ...... :p

X_Ball/Ants/Hau-ge et al, meetup for lunch? Let's have an early one, since our biological clock is one hour ahead of West Indonesia Time. The budget airlines aren't serving food and I'm sure Loh and hcyong would be starving, wouldn't have time for breakfast before that early flight...... :D Someone was already grumbling about having to wake up early.

Please declare assembly/meetup point.

Abedeng, why don't you make the call on which nasi padang coz I have no preference ? I remember there are a lot of good ones around Senayan.

Abedeng, why don't you make the call on which nasi padang coz I have no preference ? I remember there are a lot of good ones around Senayan.

Our hosts would know more than me. Some of my favourite restaurants have disappeared or relocated, like Dapur Sunda at Cafe Semanggi .....:(

Told u Chris, it's about time to visit ur relatives ...... :p

X_Ball/Ants/Hau-ge et al, meetup for lunch? Let's have an early one, since our biological clock is one hour ahead of West Indonesia Time. The budget airlines aren't serving food and I'm sure Loh and hcyong would be starving, wouldn't have time for breakfast before that early flight...... :D Someone was already grumbling about having to wake up early.

Please declare assembly/meetup point.

Eh, I thought chris's relative is not in Jakarta ;)?

Unfortunately, I don't think I can make it back home during the TC due to my tight schedule in mid-May.

New shopping malls: Grand Indonesia, Senayan City (just opposite of Plaza Senayan).

New restaurants: I believe plenty of them :D

There's a couple of nice established restaurants near Senayan area, like Nelayan (tried it for reunion dinner a few weeks ago).

Oh...sate lovers can drop by Senayan City's food court. I believe they have a satay stall there :p

Eh, I thought chris's relative is not in Jakarta ;)?

Unfortunately, I don't think I can make it back home during the TC due to my tight schedule in mid-May.

No it's not, just to help him find an excuse to go back to INA .... like my birthday celebration excuse. :D

Hope u won't miss all the coverage on TV, badMania. :) Maybe meet u again at S'pore Open?

No it's not, just to help him find an excuse to go back to INA .... like my birthday celebration excuse. :D

Hope u won't miss all the coverage on TV, badMania. :) Maybe meet u again at S'pore Open?

What a shame! Badmania would have made an excellent guide for us! ;)

Adebeng should be good enough.. we also have Hauge.

Adebeng should be good enough.. we also have Hauge.


Yes Hauge, the man.

Yes Hauge, the man.

Hauge, I beg of you, please remain in good condition! :cool:

NO LATE NIGHTS, NO DRINKING, NO SMOKING (IF YOU ARE A SMOKER, IF NOT DON'T TAKE IT UP), NO GALLIVANTING ...NOT UNTIL THE TC/UC FINALS ARE OVER!!

Hope u won't miss all the coverage on TV, badMania. :) Maybe meet u again at S'pore Open?

When is the Aviva Open again? Hmm...10-15 June 2008...there's a chance since 14 June is my birthday :D I can borrow your birthday celebration excuse thingy :p

Hauge, I beg of you, please remain in good condition! :cool:

NO LATE NIGHTS, NO DRINKING, NO SMOKING (IF YOU ARE A SMOKER, IF NOT DON'T TAKE IT UP), NO GALLIVANTING ...NOT UNTIL THE TC/UC FINALS ARE OVER!!

Ouch..a pretty tough ordeal for Hau-Ge.

Ouch..a pretty tough ordeal for Hau-Ge.

We only had a bottle between Hauge, Ants and myself. Did not think he was a big drinker.

Hauge, I beg of you, please remain in good condition! :cool:

NO LATE NIGHTS, NO DRINKING, NO SMOKING (IF YOU ARE A SMOKER, IF NOT DON'T TAKE IT UP), NO GALLIVANTING ...NOT UNTIL THE TC/UC FINALS ARE OVER!!
Okay...okay....I will stay healthy........:D:D
Dont worry...we know places to eat..even gado gado....siomai bandung...or my hometown dish Beef fried Kwetiau...:D

We only had a bottle between Hauge, Ants and myself. Did not think he was a big drinker.
I was sick..could not drink too much.........:cool::cool:
Definately, I will take you guys to eat LAGUNA.....I will make the list when the time comes

Okay...okay....I will stay healthy........:D:D
Dont worry...we know places to eat..even gado gado....siomai bandung...or my hometown dish Beef fried Kwetiau...:D

Lots of fried kwayteow in Pluit area where I live :D

Lots of fried kwayteow in Pluit area where I live :D
Yeah,...thats Medan's style, not Pontianak's style....:D

:):):)
Wah, yummy, yummy, yummy .... :p
Looks like "anything you can name I can name better" - the dishes I mean;
Good for you Hauge for being able to remember so many makan places and menu varieties despite being away for quite some time I believe.

Wished Eagle and Miss Ipoh could join us. Maybe next time we could visit for Ipoh hor fun. ;)

I can't wait to be in Jakarta come May! :D

:):):)
Wah, yummy, yummy, yummy .... :p
Looks like "anything you can name I can name better" - the dishes I mean;
Good for you Hauge for being able to remember so many makan places and menu varieties despite being away for quite some time I believe.

Wished Eagle and Miss Ipoh could join us. Maybe next time we could visit for Ipoh hor fun. ;)

I can't wait to be in Jakarta come May! :D

Wished or wish ? :) Don't say maybe, just say you will visit Ipoh for the hor fun - 'maybe' means you won't.:D

Mr Loh, don't enjoy the food too much during the day, excess consumption reduces leg power and adds weight to the eyes ...... :p

But I wouldn't mind indulging, after the evening sessions. Maybe we could have huge dinner and Karaoke, dangdut even ........:D

Mr Loh, don't enjoy the food too much during the day, excess consumption reduces leg power and adds weight to the eyes ...... :p

But I wouldn't mind indulging, after the evening sessions. Maybe we could have huge dinner and Karaoke, dangdut even ........:D

Wah, the programme gets better and better and my 'wish' will, or maybe will, come true!

I shall restrict my diet in the day to only sport drinks, water and maybe bananas to keep in shape for the evenings' exciting entertainment so well fabricated by abedeng and Hauge :cool::):D.

:):):)
Wah, yummy, yummy, yummy .... :p
Looks like "anything you can name I can name better" - the dishes I mean;
Good for you Hauge for being able to remember so many makan places and menu varieties despite being away for quite some time I believe.

Wished Eagle and Miss Ipoh could join us. Maybe next time we could visit for Ipoh hor fun. ;)

I can't wait to be in Jakarta come May! :D


I go to Jakarta 3 ot 4 times a year....:D:D from Mbok Berek Chicken (must try for visitors) to Baso gepeng ( thin beefball),,,,Diet first before coming to Jakarta....:D:D:D

Wah, the programme gets better and better and my 'wish' will, or maybe will, come true!

I shall restrict my diet in the day to only sport drinks, water and maybe bananas to keep in shape for the evenings' exciting entertainment so well fabricated by abedeng and Hauge :cool::):D.

Abedeng/Hauge, you won't fabricate, will you ? :D:) We are trusting on you to deliver.

Abedeng/Hauge, you won't fabricate, will you ? :D:) We are trusting on you to deliver.

Dont pressure them.

Dont pressure them.

Well at least Hau-ge and I aren't asked to bring back home the Thomas Cup, to either Indonesia or Malaysia ........ :D So, no pressure to deliver. No contracts signed either. Therefore, we have no obligations whatsoever, kakakakaka .......... :p

In fact, the only pressure is time, we don't want to miss matches 'cos we're having too much food or fun.

Well at least Hau-ge and I aren't asked to bring back home the Thomas Cup, to either Indonesia or Malaysia ........ :D So, no pressure to deliver. No contracts signed either. Therefore, we have no obligations whatsoever, kakakakaka .......... :p

In fact, the only pressure is time, we don't want to miss matches 'cos we're having too much food or fun.


I was actually having a go at Loh's word "fabrication", which means to deceive someone with a story.:D Not really putting pressure on anyone.

Adebeng.. i will ask you to bring the thomas cup back to kl then. hehehe

Adebeng.. i will ask you to bring the thomas cup back to kl then. hehehe


He will carry it home with glee -- he has been waiting for this chance since 1992 ?:D

Wished Eagle and Miss Ipoh could join us. Maybe next time we could visit for Ipoh hor fun. ;)

:D

Drop by Melaka on your way up or down KL & taste Portugese food or satay celup, he he;):D

Well at least Hau-ge and I aren't asked to bring back home the Thomas Cup, to either Indonesia or Malaysia ........ :D So, no pressure to deliver. No contracts signed either. Therefore, we have no obligations whatsoever, kakakakaka .......... :p

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Adebeng.. i will ask you to bring the thomas cup back to kl then. hehehe

RFLOL, kah kah kah, that's a good one. Yes Abedeng can help carry the Thomas Cup back to KL. He can inspect every inch of it to his heart's delight.:D:p.
Abedeng, bring back the Cup no problem mah, just need to carry here & there, winning the cup is problem for a couple of 'uncles'.

Adebeng.. i will ask you to bring the thomas cup back to kl then. hehehe

I've touched the Thomas Cup before, almost got into trouble (you can blame our Cheerleader for that). A few of us escorted that brave chap without knowing what he was going to do, fortunately the authorities were much too happy to be strict with us. Without divulging everything, it was very much worth the long walk home ......

Anyway, like always, the Cup was paraded North and South, so a lot of ppl had a chance to do it without getting into trouble .... :p

Some of the Thomas Cup DNA might still be in my hand, all u need is to shake it and get a piece of the Thomas Cup ....... :D

I was actually having a go at Loh's word "fabrication", which means to deceive someone with a story.:D Not really putting pressure on anyone.

Well I chose that word deliberately as Hauge especially is capable of giving us a surprise, hopefully a pleasant one. :D:):p:p

Well I chose that word deliberately as Hauge especially is capable of giving us a surprise, hopefully a pleasant one. :D:):p:p
:D:D make you sure you guys arrive in Jakarta first..........

RFLOL, kah kah kah, that's a good one. Yes Abedeng can help carry the Thomas Cup back to KL. He can inspect every inch of it to his heart's delight.:D:p.
Abedeng, bring back the Cup no problem mah, just need to carry here & there, winning the cup is problem for a couple of 'uncles'.
:D:D Abedeng has to go thru me, Krisna, Indra, Taufik-ist, Clely,whole army....hehe...........I cant wait for Thomas cup...will be fun.....

So far we have:

Fastdrop
Ants
Terry
Hycong
Abedeng
Loh
Huang Kwok Hau
Indra
Taufik-ist
Clely
Krisna (?)

I've touched the Thomas Cup before, almost got into trouble (you can blame our Cheerleader for that). A few of us escorted that brave chap without knowing what he was going to do, fortunately the authorities were much too happy to be strict with us. Without divulging everything, it was very much worth the long walk home ......

Anyway, like always, the Cup was paraded North and South, so a lot of ppl had a chance to do it without getting into trouble .... :p

Some of the Thomas Cup DNA might still be in my hand, all u need is to shake it and get a piece of the Thomas Cup ....... :D

hey, i have shaken your hand before. that means i have thomas cup DNA on my hands...wooohoooooo!!!! hahahaha. :):p;)

Drop by Melaka on your way up or down KL & taste Portugese food or satay celup, he he;):D

Offer accepted with glee! I suppose my kawan abedeng and others are included.

The last time I was there we went for the nonya or Peranakan food.
Maybe rwchen and you can bring us to the more 'delicious' places that cater to food like the Portuguese 'Devil's curry'? :)

hey, i have shaken your hand before. that means i have thomas cup DNA on my hands...wooohoooooo!!!! hahahaha. :):p;)

I have taken a photograph with the Thomas Cup many years back when it went on display in Singapore, maybe on its way to KL for the competition.

And just like azabaz_ipoh (your name sounds a little bit like the actress Zaza Gabor?) I must shaken abedeng's hand and the TC DNA must have rubbed on to me too! :D:D

So far we have:

Fastdrop
Ants
Terry
Hycong
Abedeng
Loh
Huang Kwok Hau
Indra
Taufik-ist
Clely
Krisna (?)

Pjswift + badminton kaki (Singapore) ;)

So far we have:
Fastdrop
Ants
Terry
Hycong
Abedeng
Loh
Huang Kwok Hau
Indra
Taufik-ist
Clely
Krisna (?)
Pjswift
Badminton kaki

So far we have:
Fastdrop
Ants
Terry
Hycong
Abedeng
Loh
Huang Kwok Hau
Indra
Taufik-ist
Clely
Krisna (?)
Pjswift
Badminton kaki

Hcyong :D (Terbalek sikit lah)

Offer accepted with glee! I suppose my kawan abedeng and others are included.

The last time I was there we went for the nonya or Peranakan food.
Maybe rwchen and you can bring us to the more 'delicious' places that cater to food like the Portuguese 'Devil's curry'? :)

1) Who's rwchen? btw, the teenager PlayafromMalaya is also Malaccan
2) Why you all outstation ppl like Nyonya food? Nothing spectacular abt it.
Same with Portugese food, very expensive too at Portugese settlement.

I have taken a photograph with the Thomas Cup many years back when it went on display in Singapore, maybe on its way to KL for the competition.

And just like azabaz_ipoh (your name sounds a little bit like the actress Zaza Gabor?) I must shaken abedeng's hand and the TC DNA must have rubbed on to me too! :D:D

hahahahaha, i think my mom used to like her. i went and google her and found out she has been married many times and got arrested for some misdemeanor before. aiyo, not a very good role model. :D sorry, off topic. kah kah kah.

1) Who's rwchen? btw, the teenager PlayafromMalaya is also Malaccan
2) Why you all outstation ppl like Nyonya food? Nothing spectacular abt it.
Same with Portugese food, very expensive too at Portugese settlement.

1) Rwchen works in Malacca and her younger brother in Penang are also BC members whom we got to know by name during our PAW games. I got to meet rwchen during this year's Malaysian Open when she dropped by at hcyong's place to proceed to Bt Jalil together. They were college mates.

2) We have no better choice because we don't know the locals like you who are more knowleagble about the famous eating places. BTW I have also taken the chicken rice at a famous, at least with tourists, (and very buzy) shop near the river. We also had a wonderful quiet time at a somewhat colonial-like corner shop, adjacent to the river, with old fashion furniture that served coffee or tea after the meals. Can't remember the names. :D

:D:D Abedeng has to go thru me, Krisna, Indra, Taufik-ist, Clely,whole army....hehe...........I cant wait for Thomas cup...will be fun.....

Ah, but I have something u guys don't have, Thomas Cup DNA ..... :D

So far we have:
Fastdrop
Ants
Terry
Hycong
Abedeng
Loh
Huang Kwok Hau
Indra
Taufik-ist
Clely
Krisna (?)
Pjswift
Badminton kaki
hmmm.....we need some more ladies in the mix....if not, i'm afraid CLELY will slowly but surely back out...:p

hmmm.....we need some more ladies in the mix....if not, i'm afraid CLELY will slowly but surely back out...:p

CELY not to worry. We promise you at least two ladies for company. :)

Eagle, Azabaz, we need more ladies for the gathering. Could you please comply?

Eagle, Azabaz, we need more ladies for the gathering. Could you please comply?

There you are! Abedeng already got the ladies!;)

There you are! Abedeng already got the ladies!;)

How come the Thomas Cup DNA only worked on Loh, hcyong, Ants and Terry, but not Azabaz? All of them have shaken my hand before ...... but Azabaz hasn't got herself attracted and pulled to the Cup yet. :p

Maybe needs a second application, of the handshake, that is :o.

I've touched the Thomas Cup before, almost got into trouble (you can blame our Cheerleader for that). A few of us escorted that brave chap without knowing what he was going to do, fortunately the authorities were much too happy to be strict with us. Without divulging everything, it was very much worth the long walk home ......

Anyway, like always, the Cup was paraded North and South, so a lot of ppl had a chance to do it without getting into trouble .... :p

Some of the Thomas Cup DNA might still be in my hand, all u need is to shake it and get a piece of the Thomas Cup ....... :D

I've never touched thomas cup with my hand before.. but i've kissed it before.. so anyone want to kiss me? hahaha... joke joke.. anyway it would be great if can have a hand on the thomas cup... maybe i will infiltrate the strong room and steal it and have the Cup spend a night with me.

I've touched the Thomas Cup before, almost got into trouble (you can blame our Cheerleader for that).
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Some of the Thomas Cup DNA might still be in my hand, all u need is to shake it and get a piece of the Thomas Cup ....... :D
hey, i have shaken your hand before. that means i have thomas cup DNA on my hands...wooohoooooo!!!! hahahaha. :):p;)
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I must shaken abedeng's hand and the TC DNA must have rubbed on to me too! :D:D
I've never touched thomas cup with my hand before.. but i've kissed it before.. so anyone want to kiss me? hahaha... joke joke.. anyway it would be great if can have a hand on the thomas cup... maybe i will infiltrate the strong room and steal it and have the Cup spend a night with me.
..wouldn't it be more sterile if we touch the Uber Cup, as ladies usually like to keep their accessories cleaner than guys??. right, miss Ipoh??;)...you never know what might be cultivating on the Thomas Cup hardware...:rolleyes::p

How come the Thomas Cup DNA only worked on Loh, hcyong, Ants and Terry, but not Azabaz? All of them have shaken my hand before ...... but Azabaz hasn't got herself attracted and pulled to the Cup yet. :p

Maybe needs a second application, of the handshake, that is :o.

i am pulled towards the thomas cup (you guys will never believe the level of envy i am feeling towards you lucky fellas) but unfortunately the mind and body is willing but the pocket is not. hehehehehe :D but i guess we could try a second application of the handshake and see if i can get some "durian runtuh" like maybe a long long lost great great grandfather who is a multimillionaire landowner. :D:D:D then i can quit my job and travel to all the tournaments like fastdrop. :)

..wouldn't it be more sterile if we touch the Uber Cup, as ladies usually like to keep their accessories cleaner than guys??. right, miss Ipoh??;)...you never know what might be cultivating on the Thomas Cup hardware...:rolleyes::p

i dont know....girls can be dirty too. and if indeed there's any questionable thingy on the TC, surely abedeng would have handled that long before i shook his hand. :p;):D and if i get to touch the TC with my own hands, all those questionable thingy will be the last thing on my mind. :)

i dont know....girls can be dirty too. and if indeed there's any questionable thingy on the TC, surely abedeng would have handled that long before i shook his hand. :p;):D and if i get to touch the TC with my own hands, all those questionable thingy will be the last thing on my mind. :)

AVOID LEMON ON DRINKS

Talking about dirty hands, I saw this short video on You-Tube about a warning NEVER TO TAKE A DRINK WITH A SLICE OF LEMON. It was researched that that piece of lemon will contain so much bad bacteria that was passed on from dirty fingers and finger nails that will make you sick if you drank the liquid, particularly so if the lemon should fall into the drink! :eek:

yucks. this is so bad. what about iced lemon tea we make ourselves. surely that is better. and i dont drink so i dont have to worry about lemons perching on my glass. :)

yucks. this is so bad. what about iced lemon tea we make ourselves. surely that is better. and i dont drink so i dont have to worry about lemons perching on my glass. :)

Oh then you shouldn't worry too much so long as your hands are clean! :)

i am pulled towards the thomas cup (you guys will never believe the level of envy i am feeling towards you lucky fellas) but unfortunately the mind and body is willing but the pocket is not.

Azabaz, what if I tell u that this has neither to do with the pocket, nor luck?

It's the Thomas Cup DNA at work, :p forcing the mind, body and other organs to, ahem, make sacrifices so that our pocket is in position to bring us close to the experience. Our only reward, is to brag that we were part of it.

Eagle, Azabaz, we need more ladies for the gathering. Could you please comply?

There you are! Abedeng already got the ladies!;)

Sorry guys, for eagle, earning a living more important; eagle no pay bill, eagle sleep on the street/on tree with no leaves:D . If eagle no go, Aza also no go. I'm sure there're some Indonesian ladies who are baddy fans, Indonesia being a baddy power house.

I'll go if TC is in Spore/Msia & hmmm would Thailand be possibility of hosting?


2) We have no better choice because we don't know the locals like you who are more knowleagble about the famous eating places. BTW I have also taken the chicken rice at a famous, at least with tourists, (and very buzy) shop near the river. We also had a wonderful quiet time at a somewhat colonial-like corner shop, adjacent to the river, with old fashion furniture that served coffee or tea after the meals. Can't remember the names. :D

ohh, that shop, yeah already open for more than 20 years, famous chicken rice shop but I very seldom go there. There are a few 'old fashion furniture' type shops there, must the ones at Jonker walk, near the clock tower, i.e. St Paul's hill. I dont often go to tourist areas, too many ppl.

Next time you all pass by Melaka, I'll p/copy the roadmap book for ya all - detailed one from our Melaka Municipal Council, not the tourist one. Or PM me your address, I mail one down, then you can go round without getting lost.


i am pulled towards the thomas cup (you guys will never believe the level of envy i am feeling towards you lucky fellas) but unfortunately the mind and body is willing but the pocket is not. ........

i dont know....girls can be dirty too. and if indeed there's any questionable thingy on the TC, surely abedeng would have handled that long before i shook his hand. :p;):D and if i get to touch the TC with my own hands, all those questionable thingy will be the last thing on my mind. :)

Aza, you're more passionate about baddy than me then.
he he he, Be forewarned for any future trips together, I'm not a tidy & neat gal. Cluttered desk is what eagle has but in the mess eagle can peck & find the stash.

Aza, you're more passionate about baddy than me then.
he he he, Be forewarned for any future trips together, I'm not a tidy & neat gal. Cluttered desk is what eagle has but in the mess eagle can peck & find the stash.

no worries then because i am not that neat either. i love my organized mess. :D

so anyone is planning to be in Jakarta???

so anyone is planning to be in Jakarta???

Rudy, we will have a BIG contingent to visit your badminton crazy country so you better treat us well and come up with an itinerary that will make our jaws drop! :D:D:D:D

Rudy, we will have a BIG contingent to visit your badminton crazy country so you better treat us well and come up with an itinerary that will make our jaws drop! :D:D:D:D

.....our jaws drop to eat all the good food you talk about.:D:D

.....our jaws drop to eat all the good food you talk about.:D:D
:D:D we will do that...I will bring some helps as well.......;)

:D:D we will do that...I will bring some helps as well.......;)

Hear! Hear! ... and some extras? X Ball, you'll certainly get more than what you asked for!:D

Rudy, we will have a BIG contingent to visit your badminton crazy country so you better treat us well and come up with an itinerary that will make our jaws drop! :D:D:D:D

OH...No...No....No...

I might be out of country from 8 May to 27 May 2008!!!!!

OH...No...No....No...

I might be out of country from 8 May to 27 May 2008!!!!!
What???:eek::eek::eek: you wont be in jakarta to watch your taufik???:mad::mad::mad::D

OH...No...No....No...

I might be out of country from 8 May to 27 May 2008!!!!!

Cancel the trip! Cancel the trip!! :eek::p:D

I have my new Group HQ IT Infra coming up in (deadline 1 June), wonder what they will say when I leave the project for badminton ........

OH...No...No....No...

I might be out of country from 8 May to 27 May 2008!!!!!


Why would I visit you if I am not treated to nasi padang that you owed me ?:D

OH...No...No....No...

I might be out of country from 8 May to 27 May 2008!!!!!

Oooooh.........INDRA................:crying::cryin g::crying:

Oooooh.........INDRA................:crying::cryin g::crying:

I will be in South Africa during that period .....I cannot cancel the trip!!!

Oh...no ..:crying::crying:

Why would I visit you if I am not treated to nasi padang that you owed me ?:D

Now that Indra is not available, then you can train your focus only on LCW and company. Not too bad an option, I suppose! :) Furthermore, I have faith in Hau-ge to bring us to sample the exotic menus :D.

I will be in South Africa during that period .....I cannot cancel the trip!!!

Oh...no ..:crying::crying:

Indra, u must take ur revenge, spend and claim as much as possible from ur company .......

Now that Indra is not available, then you can train your focus only on LCW and company. Not too bad an option, I suppose! :) Furthermore, I have faith in Hau-ge to bring us to sample the exotic menus :D.

I would rather we meet Indra and have nasi padang with him. Is Taufik-1st coming down to Jakarta too ? I think he owes me too.:D

Hau-ge will definitely take u to all the good stuff -- I have only 14-15th - so no time to join you fully.

OH...No...No....No...

I might be out of country from 8 May to 27 May 2008!!!!!

Indra, does this mean that you may still be available. Depending on circumstances? :D

I would rather we meet Indra and have nasi padang with him. Is Taufik-1st coming down to Jakarta too ? I think he owes me too.:D

Hau-ge will definitely take u to all the good stuff -- I have only 14-15th - so no time to join you fully.
I heard Taufik-ist is coming...........

Indra, does this mean that you may still be available. Depending on circumstances? :D

80% confirmed:D...if my trip is canceled...I will be the first spectator who enters the stadium:D

Confirmed going. Air Ticket Booked
Looking for some to share room , reduce the expenses :)

CAT going too...just confirmed tickets..........go together with my sister...looking for another room mate, too....

So far we have:
Fastdrop
Ants
Terry
Hycong
Abedeng
Loh
Huang Kwok Hau
Indra
Taufik-ist
Clely
Krisna (?)
Pjswift
Badminton kaki
Louisa
Michelle (cat's sis)
Uncle Sam

Looking for some to share room , reduce the expenses :)

Looking at the response so far vs no of rooms booked, that is not a problem. :D

The problem is overcrowding .....Yup, Cats have been known to breed very fast. :p

Welcum to the party, Cat lady!!!

Wow.....it will be exciting............

I'm going and will be staying at Taman Anggrek (company apartment).

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The problem is overcrowding .....
Wow.....it will be exciting............
..Hau-ge, you've got your work cut out for you....;)

I'm going and will be staying at Taman Anggrek (company apartment).

My cousin stays there :D

My cousin stays there :D
Oh really? I was staying there from Dec 1999 to Oct 2003 due to work assignment. I was there June 2006.

Oh really? I was staying there from Dec 1999 to Oct 2003 due to work assignment. I was there June 2006.

Why so far? No way you can walk there all the way to Senayan ..... :p

Oh really? I was staying there from Dec 1999 to Oct 2003 due to work assignment. I was there June 2006.

Yup...the apartments above the TA Mall :D
Nice shopping mall which I frequent almost every time I go back to JKT.

Anybody know where to get the ticket for the competition?

Anybody know where to get the ticket for the competition?

Do you wish to join us from Spore? Departs 15th May, Returns 19th by Jetstar? :) PM me for details if you are keen!

flight has not been bought yet, but the plan is for smashie54 to be there as member of usa uber cup team.. and bc crossover haha.

flight has not been bought yet, but the plan is for smashie54 to be there as member of usa uber cup team.. and bc crossover haha.
we will definitely see you there.....if you can...take a couple of days to Bali while you can ....ticket will cost you around $ 30 to 50 each way....

flight has not been bought yet, but the plan is for smashie54 to be there as member of usa uber cup team.. and bc crossover haha.
...and inside commentator as well :p

PS: Of course, we will have our own ringside commentators too :cool:

flight has not been bought yet, but the plan is for smashie54 to be there as member of usa uber cup team.. and bc crossover haha.
..you'll have a lot of fun in Jakarta (during the Thomas & Uber Cup), Lauren; if you haven't been there, the country is a bit different but i think you'll find it a unique experience:cool:..If you want, you can tag along & you can join the other BCers who will be there. I heard our Hau-ge(huangkwokhau) will be the unofficial host/"tour guide" for the BCers going to Jakarta;)..Visiting Bali is recommended (since it'll be an hr or so flight from Jakarta), although i don't know how long you'll be staying in INA; or if you'll be traveling with your family..:cool:..

ya...go to Bali as well its beautiful place ( a bit bias as I came from Bali :P)...I wished I could see Thomas/Uber in Indonesia....huhuhu I'll stuck in Manchester doing my exams...and I don't think BBC will showing it either :(

...and inside commentator as well :p

PS: Of course, we will have our own ringside commentators too :cool:

U want Lauren to commentate while playing, izzit? :p Yeah, I can see how it will probably go ..... "Damn, should have smashed that one in." "Erk, that net looks a bit too high." "What's wrong with the service judge, faulting me like nobody's business!!" "Shxx, the bird flies way too fast!!" .......... :D

Other than ringside commentators, we will have quite a few "sharpshooters", supported by "tripod carrying personnel."

U want Lauren to commentate while playing, izzit? :p Yeah, I can see how it will probably go ..... "Damn, should have smashed that one in." "Erk, that net looks a bit too high." "What's wrong with the service judge, faulting me like nobody's business!!" "Shxx, the bird flies way too fast!!" .......... :D

Other than ringside commentators, we will have quite a few "sharpshooters", supported by "tripod carrying personnel."
We call it tripod caddie, or camera caddie...:D, make sure u feed them when they are in Jakarta...so that they can carry the 'huge' tripod n walk for 30 minutes....:p

it is a noble job. multisupport transport specialist. only the dedicated have chosen this field. :D:D:D:D:D

We call it tripod caddie, or camera caddie...:D, make sure u feed them when they are in Jakarta...so that they can carry the 'huge' tripod n walk for 30 minutes....:p

Wah, Bro Din already negotiating subcontracting work for a tripod carrier.:D

Wah, Bro Din already negotiating subcontracting work for a tripod carrier.:D
not 'a' tripod carrier, but a few..........:p

it is a noble job. multisupport transport specialist. only the dedicated have chosen this field. :D:D:D:D:D

Would you like to be among the noblest in the field? :D There is still time, but rooms at the hotel are getting short.

not 'a' tripod carrier, but a few..........:p

As I was always told, plan for contingencies and "business recovery". When a carrier fails to handle the load, another one must turn up ....... :D:D

abedeng is the best in the field. he will always have contigency plans. and very good at job delegating. :D

Why so far? No way you can walk there all the way to Senayan ..... :p
Since it's company apartment, I just need to pay the taxi fare and foods!:D

If the hotel rate is reasonable, I might stay with u guys! So we can chat all nite long.

Wah, Bro Din already negotiating subcontracting work for a tripod carrier.:D

That comes naturally, after many years of experience dealing with vendors and suppliers ........ kakakakaka :)


.... make sure u feed them when they are in Jakarta...so that they can carry the 'huge' tripod n walk for 30 minutes....:p

He he, make sure the service and timeliness meets our service level guarantee (SLG) ..... 15 minutes per km. :p Max 10 minutes from Hotel to Istora.

That comes naturally, after many years of experience dealing with vendors and suppliers ........ kakakakaka :)

Bcoz u r really good at this...:p

He he, make sure the service and timeliness meets our service level guarantee (SLG) ..... 15 minutes per km. :p Max 10 minutes from Hotel to Istora.
Not worry at all...CAT & sister joined Press Run couple of weeks ago...finish 10km in 100 minutes time (10 mins/km), so our performance is above ur SLG....got to feed us more food....:D

Hei guys, make sure this time we have a group photo yah! :)

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Not worry at all...CAT & sister joined Press Run couple of weeks ago...finish 10km in 100 minutes time (10 mins/km), so our performance is above ur SLG....got to feed us more food....:D

That is an optimistic time when saddled with weights, u didn't happen to carry any tripod during the run, did you? :p

Terry, for a group photo to materialize, the group must materialize first and converge .....

So far we have:

Fastdrop
Ants
Terry
Hycong
Abedeng
Loh
Huang Kwok Hau
Indra
Taufik-ist
Clely
Krisna (?)
Pjswift
Badminton kaki
Louisa
Michelle (cat's sis)
Uncle Sam

Hei guys, make sure this time we have a group photo yah! :)

You better ask ants to bring his tripod too! :rolleyes:

JAKARTA Senayan Istora,
Here we come for TC/UC

Improved List
:D:);)

1. Fastdrop
2. Ants
3. Terry
4. Hcyong
5. Abedeng
6. Loh
7. Huang Kwok Hau
8. Indra (???)
9. Taufik-ist (?)
10. CLELY
11. Krisna (????)
12. Pjswift
13. Jen (pjswift's baddy kaki)
14. Louisa
15. Michelle (cat's sis)
16. Uncle Sam
17. tangyeefun
18. smashie54
19. X Ball (??)

If we can assemble for lunch on 15th May, X Ball can join in the pic!
Oh, another thing, kwun may have to fly his banner over for the occasion!

Still patiently awaiting response from: Miss Ipoh, Eagle, Luyi..................

So far we have:

Fastdrop
Ants
Terry
Hycong
Abedeng
Loh
Huang Kwok Hau
Indra
Taufik-ist
Clely
Krisna (?)
Pjswift
Badminton kaki
Louisa
Michelle (cat's sis)
Uncle Sam

Improved List
:D:);)

Fastdrop
Ants
Terry
Hycong
Abedeng
Loh
Huang Kwok Hau
Indra (???)
Taufik-ist (?)
CLELY
Krisna (????)
Pjswift
Jen (pjswift's baddy kaki)
Louisa
Michelle (cat's sis)
Uncle Sam
tangyeefun
smashie54
X Ball (??)
...robin7 (Robin)..make sure to include him; if not, he'll be upset.....;)
Btw, how come Oldhand is not coming along??..I thought he's located in S'pore??..Loh, any way you can convince him in coming??..:confused: :cool:

deleting this post due to technical glitch..... :D:D:D

aiseh, miss ipoh can be confirmed..........not going :D:D:D:D but miss ipoh would love to see those pictures taken by BC adventurers especially after they took the initiative to employ a multisupport transport specialist and even some back ups. :o :):)

may the group picture be more cool than the one taken during the WC2007

...robin7 (Robin)..make sure to include him; if not, he'll be upset.....;)
Btw, how come Oldhand is not coming along??..I thought he's located in S'pore??..Loh, any way you can convince him in coming??..:confused: :cool:
Hey chris, U should have join us, represent the ABCD :cool: ;)

damn it...!:crying::crying::crying::crying:
i cant join u all during the TC/UC 08 because on that week i have a very important project to do,,..:mad::crying::crying:
so, i only can cheer for malaysia player at BC Forum.:crying::o:)
wish that i were at there...:rolleyes:

JAKARTA Senayan Istora,
Here we come for TC/UC

If we can assemble for lunch on 15th May, X Ball can join in the pic!

Oh, another thing, kwun may have to fly his banner over for the occasion!

Still patiently awaiting response from: Miss Ipoh, Eagle, Luyi..................
Errr Uncle Loh, Cat only arrives at night:crying:, so no lunch n group photo liao:crying: :crying: :crying: :crying: :crying:

Still patiently awaiting response from: Miss Ipoh, Eagle, Luyi..................
Aiyo...no more free ticket to Jakarta...:crying::crying::crying:

Hey chris, U should have join us, represent the ABCD :cool: ;)
..if i was living in M'sia or S'pore, i'd definitely join you guys w/ a hop, skip & a jump...Unfortunately, i will be stuck here all the way in Lala land..:p
Btw, for those of you guys going, keep an eye on our Hau-ge...He might do one of his "disappearance act" again when the INA squad(s) is/are in a crucial/do or die/nerve-wrecking situation..;)

damn it...!:crying::crying::crying::crying:
i cant join u all during the TC/UC 08 because on that week i have a very important project to do,,..:mad::crying::crying:
so, i only can cheer for malaysia player at BC Forum.:crying::o:)
wish that i were at there...:rolleyes:

Come to think of it, so do I, and it's due on 30th May ..... Ahh, what the heck!!


Btw, for those of you guys going, keep an eye on our Hau-ge...He might do one of his "disappearance act" again when the INA squad(s) is/are in a crucial/do or die/nerve-wrecking situation..;)

Remember aaah, Hau-ge, U R the host, the host must act cool in any situation, like Morten Frost when commentating with Tine playing.

JAKARTA Senayan Istora,
Here we come for TC/UC

Improved List
:D:);)

11. Krisna (????)



I will go watch, of course... :D I've seen the 1986 [Jakarta], 1996 [Hong Kong], 2004 Thomas Cups live... and I don't plan to miss the 2008 Thomas Cup... So close to my house... :D

If we can assemble for lunch on 15th May, X Ball can join in the pic!
Oh, another thing, kwun may have to fly his banner over for the occasion!



sure! i will ask smashie54 to bring it over. :)

sure! i will ask smashie54 to bring it over. :)

Good, I've almost forgotten Lauren, right! :)

sure! i will ask smashie54 to bring it over. :)
cool...............cant wait!!

Come to think of it, so do I, and it's due on 30th May ..... Ahh, what the heck!!



Remember aaah, Hau-ge, U R the host, the host must act cool in any situation, like Morten Frost when commentating with Tine playing.
Haiya.......dont remind me lah.........:D:D

I will go watch, of course... :D I've seen the 1986 [Jakarta], 1996 [Hong Kong], 2004 Thomas Cups live... and I don't plan to miss the 2008 Thomas Cup... So close to my house... :D

Wah, almost 20 years ago, what a fan!
So, you'll be inviting us to your house for tea? :);):)

Wah, almost 20 years ago, what a fan!
So, you'll be inviting us to your house for tea? :);):)

ask Krisna to bring you guys for a game of badminton at his regular club. :cool:

ask Krisna to bring you guys for a game of badminton at his regular club. :cool:

Splendid idea! Better setting for "getting to know you" among BC members! ;)Well we can bring our badminton attire and shoes, but badminton rackets...quite cumbersome and not very nice since we might be mistaken for representing our countries for the TC/UC competition! Wonder whether Krisna has enough spare rackets for all of us to have a friendly match!

We have to draw lots to have smashie54 on our side. :D
Bro Din, can you please include this 'special' in our over-taxed itinerary? :cool:

haha that would be fun.. pseudo thomas cup, malay vs indo? and do we have enough chinese? we'll definitely have to overlook some things though, like, oh, the girls, and the people who might not fit into one ethnic box :D
and kwun, i'll be waiting for that banner, we can't be missing the banner during such an important gathering of some of bc's most famous (and talkative!) members :) :)

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and kwun, i'll be waiting for that banner, we can't be missing the banner during such an important gathering of some of bc's most famous (and talkative!) members :) :)
.."BC's most famous & talkative members"??..hmmm, who could those be??..:confused: ;)
Btw, i think the thread title should be renamed to "Thomas & Uber Cup 2008 - Who is going?"..unless, the Uber Cup is cancelled..;)

.... Well we can bring our badminton attire and shoes, but badminton rackets...quite cumbersome and not very nice since we might be mistaken for representing our countries for the TC/UC competition! Wonder whether Krisna has enough spare rackets for all of us to have a friendly match!

We have to draw lots to have smashie54 on our side. :D
Bro Din, can you please include this 'special' in our over-taxed itinerary? :cool:

Best time would be Saturday and Sunday morning or afternoon. U know, pass time while waiting for the finals. Could even play at night after the finals if we are up to it. But need to allocate enough time and energy for showers and change before we hit the road walking to Istora, with your tripod.

That's the route Kwun's BC banner would have travelled, come TC/UC Jakarta! :):):)

Singapore Aviva Open 2004:

Wah, almost 20 years ago, what a fan!
So, you'll be inviting us to your house for tea? :);):)

The INA BC members can arrange for everyone else to have tea in a decent place... :D

ask Krisna to bring you guys for a game of badminton at his regular club. :cool:

He he he, my regular club usually will be filled by the foreign Thomas and Uber Cup teams... In the past, if I'm not mistaken, the US, England team etc. borrowed our courts... :)

haha that would be fun.. pseudo thomas cup, malay vs indo? and do we have enough chinese? we'll definitely have to overlook some things though, like, oh, the girls, and the people who might not fit into one ethnic box :D
and kwun, i'll be waiting for that banner, we can't be missing the banner during such an important gathering of some of bc's most famous (and talkative!) members :) :)
A GREAT IDEA!!!!
Then we can be spotted on TV...I wanna say 'hi' to my daddy mummy at home:D:D:D
If we can wear same colour attire, would be more meaningful...hihihi
I LOVE BANNER:p

Best time would be Saturday and Sunday morning or afternoon. U know, pass time while waiting for the finals. Could even play at night after the finals if we are up to it. But need to allocate enough time and energy for showers and change before we hit the road walking to Istora, with your tripod.
Hmmm, i wanna join, i wanna join....to mop the floor:D:D:D

I would love to have some friendly badminton matches, I am a rookies, could get some useful advises from those SIFU / MASTER / US Badminton Queen - Lauren :p

That's the route Kwun's BC banner would have travelled, come TC/UC Jakarta! :):):)

Singapore Aviva Open 2004:
A GREAT IDEA!!!!
Then we can be spotted on TV...I wanna say 'hi' to my daddy mummy at home:D:D:D
If we can wear same colour attire, would be more meaningful...hihihi
I LOVE BANNER:p
..and looking at the above pic, i don't know if Lauren will have enough space in her luggage to carry the BC t-shirts or not??..I think those BCers, going to Jakarta, WOULD LOVE to have that nice BC t-shirt.:cool:..kwun, do you have anymore of those t-shirts laying around??..;)

..and looking at the above pic, i don't know if Lauren will have enough space in her luggage to carry the BC t-shirts or not??..I think those BCers, going to Jakarta, WOULD LOVE to have that nice BC t-shirt.:cool:..kwun, do you have anymore of those t-shirts laying around??..;)

That would be a marvellous idea! ;)

Kwun got hold of the then loving couple CH and GL and gave each of them a BC shirt as souvenir.

Kwun wore the shirt during our friendly matches as well.

...robin7 (Robin)..make sure to include him; if not, he'll be upset.....;)
Btw, how come Oldhand is not coming along??..I thought he's located in S'pore??..Loh, any way you can convince him in coming??..:confused: :cool:
Don't worry. I can take care of myself!:)