Comments on London Expat | Singaporean in London: London attractions : Hyde Park boat rowing

@dutchie,I guess the situation in the UK is pretty...

2008-07-27T09:35:31.229+01:00

@dutchie,
I guess the situation in the UK is pretty much the same as Holland. Other than the occasional Friday drinks, we don't really hang out much with our colleagues and clients.

But hey, at least now you've got some time with your husband. That's not too bad, isn't it?

ck, in Sg, I do socialise with colleagues, bosses ...

2008-07-26T21:14:38.213+01:00

ck, in Sg, I do socialise with colleagues, bosses n the firm's clientele. Some stayed friends to this day !

In Holland I am told to keep private n working life separate. Therefore, it's a lonely existence n no one is breaking this rule to improve the situation. How's the situation in the UK ?

And yes, those were the good old days with a carte blanche expense account indeed :

@Deb,Wow, a boat! Not many Singaporeans enjoy that...

2008-07-21T20:48:44.360+01:00

@Deb,
Wow, a boat! Not many Singaporeans enjoy that luxury even though yours might not be a double engine yatch. :)

@dutchie,I didn't realise that they do private con...

2008-07-21T20:45:42.876+01:00

@dutchie,
I didn't realise that they do private construction of boats in Tuas as well! Oh well, a new thing a day.

Hmm... you must have enjoyed yourself quite a bit, on company's expense somemore... lol

ck, my former boss did built his boat in Sg leh, a...

2008-07-19T12:35:45.884+01:00

ck, my former boss did built his boat in Sg leh, at Tuas. Well, it's a constructive thing to do, as they were alway complaining abt having nothing much a-do in Sg lor !

There was a phase in my life when I enjoyed the outdoor life but admittedly, I did opt for the plush life in restaurants n clubs once my after-office-hours-sales-pitches were conducted in those conducive surroundings ;-)

My father's hobby used to be fishing, and for year...

2008-07-19T12:25:53.524+01:00

My father's hobby used to be fishing, and for years we have a little boat parked outside our front doorstep...um, we live in a HDB exec apt in Pasir Ris. The sea is not far away. Free rides, yes, but I get seasick, so it wasn't fun!! Sold the boat a couple of years ago when he stopped the hobby.

@ecl,Ah... generally, I exercise only just before ...

2008-07-18T00:14:23.257+01:00

@ecl,
Ah... generally, I exercise only just before my NS reservist, which is basically not very much. Like I said, my puny arms were basically flailing around... lol

Your wife did the rowing? Tough job!I tried once a...

2008-07-17T06:30:04.239+01:00

Your wife did the rowing? Tough job!
I tried once and in the middle of the lake, my arms were so tired, I had to get help to row it back. hehe...
I seldom exercise.

@dutchie,I assume your former boss didn't build hi...

2008-07-16T19:47:33.591+01:00

@dutchie,
I assume your former boss didn't build his boat in Singapore... it'll be quite hard to condorn off an area to do just that... :)

Aww... hmm, ironically, Singaporeans, coming from an island, do not exactly have the culture of spending our time by the sea. Instead we spend most of it (and out money) in the malls and cinemas instead... sigh.

@lina,Haha, the girl must have refused to accept t...

2008-07-16T19:44:01.795+01:00

@lina,
Haha, the girl must have refused to accept the guy's proposal. lol... well, not a bad idea at all... "Marry me or you'll have to row the boat back by yourself!".

Your DH? I assume you're talking about Zaini, no? I think my wife would give anything not to get up on a boat with me ever again. :p

@Fëanor, You know what? I get a kick out of just b...

2008-07-16T19:38:05.044+01:00

@Fëanor,
You know what? I get a kick out of just by reading your blogger profile. lol

I can hardly imagine how my puny arms would perform in the open waters... I think I'll be better off just letting the kayak drift along... :)

My former German boss in Sg took 5yrs to built his...

2008-07-16T16:28:48.406+01:00

My former German boss in Sg took 5yrs to built his own sailing boot. It was great fun to navigate thru uninhabited little islands n sandbanks, where we had BBQ for lunch. Very hot tho ... hardly any shrubberies to shelter us from the sun :-( !

My in-law's hv a thing abt boats as well (as does most Europeans I'm sure). My neighbours too - they would spend most of the warm summer days

I remember once at Shinobazu (spelling?) pond at U...

2008-07-16T14:11:09.541+01:00

I remember once at Shinobazu (spelling?) pond at Ueno Park, a guy in the row boat let the girl row her way all to the middle of the pond. Very romantic. NOT! :D
My DH never took me on a row boat, pity.

but I was worried that my muscle aches, which was ...

2008-07-16T10:03:50.746+01:00

but I was worried that my muscle aches, which was setting in, would prevent me from getting the boat back

...Muscle ache? Dude, muscle ache is what happens when you've been kayaking against the wind and the waves in the open sea in Maine. Ooh, my arms ache even now thinking about it 8 years after... :-)

I'm enjoying your writeups on London life - please continue!

@waitingkitty,Paddle boats is always an option... ...

2008-07-16T10:03:46.069+01:00

@waitingkitty,
Paddle boats is always an option... though it'll be less romantic, but then again, dropping a paddle (or even two!) into the water is not either. :)

Oh...So ROMANTIC! We saw many paddle boats when we...

2008-07-16T04:15:25.609+01:00

Oh...So ROMANTIC!
We saw many paddle boats when we were there in May but we didn't give it a try. Though it would be too tiring for us...

@eaststopper,Are there cafes nearby? So any good o...

2008-07-16T00:08:58.035+01:00

@eaststopper,
Are there cafes nearby? So any good ones there? We can meet up there for coffee!

Strangely though, both wife and I were never inter...

2008-07-15T23:21:43.102+01:00

Strangely though, both wife and I were never interested in the boats everytime we are there. ;-)
Guess we were just happy to have a drink at the many cafes nearby...
Anyways seem that you had a good workout!

@yang,Well, you should! Anyway, I think it's only ...

2008-07-15T23:06:51.032+01:00

@yang,
Well, you should! Anyway, I think it's only there for summer and perhaps early autumn so must go at the earliest opportunity.

Worse come to worse, opt for the paddle boats. It's the same price but hey, your wife can join in the paddling as well!

Hmm... Seems like a good place to bring my wife wh...

2008-07-15T21:48:43.838+01:00

Hmm... Seems like a good place to bring my wife when she come over. Better start training my arms now.