I'm guessing some of you might be thinking, "gosh, wasn't Ubin a damn long time ago?" You're right. For those who haven't existed in the photog namelist then, Ubin was an outing organised by the Alumni back in 30th December 2008. I finally developed that roll of film from Ubin, which I would not have if it wasn't for Junsen who wanted to borrow my FM2.
On the way there...
During sunset 3 boys frolicked in the marsh... It was our lucky day to see the tide so low. Lowest ever that month, actually.
Chin Chye's flowers re-looked.
I'm so gonna print this A4 and hang it in my room.
Thank you all for coming for Operation Ubin, I hope you have enjoyed everything we planned... Next time after you have signed up, please don't pangseh. It's not very nice for the pockets of the Alumni. Actually, the pockets of the Alumni top brass who had to pay the difference. Thank you. And no more pangseh.
I guess Ubin was, you know- Ubin- I've been there 4 times this year, and nothing in Ubin surprises me anymore. If you weren't with us on Monday, I have to say you missed out on some stuff, like the low tide of 0.4m. We could see lots of crabs and seaweed and birds fishing. Beautiful.
I must say our first aid team is the best! Ok, maybe cos Elliot didnt come, so I must say MY FIRST AIDER WAS THE BEST! (No la PPC, none of the kids fell down and broke a neck.) A french little girl fell down and scraped her knee. Shirleen helped to dress her wounds. Well, though we sorta didn't understand what they were saying, and they didn't quite know what we were saying either, but we managed with a few simple phrases of Anglais. (See pictorial evidence below.)
Well, chalet was kinda fun too. Thank goodness the screening of the embarrassing Ops Ubin The Movie was over. Oh, did I mention- the fire was PERFECT? Hehe, all thanks to King and me who set up the fire... and thanks to Hou Teck's zippo to "add fuel to the fire". Lols.
Alrighto, enough of me ranting... Those who went for Ops Ubin, please share and post your pics! Oh come on, I know you have blogging access... Come on, atta boy! (and girls!)
Ops ubin have finally come to an end after 3 months of extensive planing. Yeah! Well it all went pretty smoothly all tks to the plannings we made. There might be a little hicups here and there but I am glad everyone enjoyed it :) Tks all who have made it possible. Here's some pictures for those who missed out on the trip: ( or ps us, yes we are looking at u☺ haha)
Taken during a recce session. Although the sky was overcast, the pictures turned out very nice:)
Perfect example of three primary colors in one pic :) haha
The nice little tudor style cottage at chek jawa.
While everyone is shooting the barren tree, I was shooting this :)
Our Medic at work :) Giving first aid to a little girl that fell down at Chek Jawa. So proud of her :)
Operation Ubin a pioneering three-day-one-night photography outing for the soul.
Briefing Operation Ubin is a culmination of a year's work in the Alumni, held at Changi Village and Pulau Ubin on the east end of Singapore during the end of 2008. It is a 3 Day 1 Night outing, featuring a night's stay at an Aloha Changi bungalow located on Changi Village itself. This is an Alumni-organized event with Club involvement
In addition, Operation Ubin shall coincide with a chalet barbeque during the resort stay at night, to be noted on a separate brief.
Date 29th - 31st December, 2008
Time 29th DEC 1100hrs – 31th DEC 1200hrs
Participation Alumni-organized, participant strength to be confirmed
Mission
1. To impart further photography skills to the participants
2. To provide a platform for further Alumni-Club interaction, including Club members
3. To boost Alumni member strength:
- By calling back members and exco from graduated batches
- By formally inviting graduating J2 members
4. To develop the passion of photography in all participants
Safety and Security
The Alumni recognizes the need for extensive planning to ensure safe and secure conduct of Operation Ubin. As of current discussions, there will be an appointment of a safety officer who will preside over all areas of planning with a chief focus on ensuring the safe procession of the actual day exercise. However, all members are to be reminded to be responsible for their own safety as well as others around them. The safety officer has all rights to stop and pull any member of the exercise out from the exercise whom he feels that is jeopardizing the safety of anyone. He will be assisted by a medic who is trained to perform basic first aid.
Ops Ubin Safety Guidelines
DOs
Bring lots of Water and hydrate yourself regularly
Stay in groups.
Have 7 Hours of Sleep.
Sound off if you have a problem.
Take care & look out for each other.
Respect the Nature.
Have Fun and Shoot Away.
Don'ts
Bring Excessive Equipment.
Go Away Without Telling Anyone.
Travel Alone.
Let anyone feel left out.
Put Yourself & Others in Danger Just to get a picture.
Be afraid to Ask & Learn.
Emergency Contact Nos Pulau Ubin Police Post: 65428664
Pulau Ubin Management Office: 65424108
Logistics The chief objective of Operation Ubin is to combine a photographic hiking experience with an end-of-day club gathering of BBQ. From the collection of $25 each from the participants, $500 is collected.
The breakdown of the money used will be as follows:
1) Transport for Ubin trip
The transport of the members will be included in the $25 paid. This will include:
1) Boat ride to & fro ubin $2.50 x2 = $5.00
2) Van ride to & fro Chek jawa $2.00 x2 = $4.00
All other transports are not included.
2) Aloha Resorts Changi, Changi Cottage
Jun Sen has managed to secure Cramwell Bungalow 2 of Aloha Resorts Changi on the 30th December, 2008. The details are as follows:
Cramwell Bungalow 2, located at the end of Netheravon Road.
Booking Fee: $112.35, inclusive of 7% GST
Booking Date: 30th December, 2008 (book-in by 3:00pm)
Amenities: Suitable for 40 pax by day
- 4 air-conditioned bedrooms
- 3 toilets/bath
- BBQ pit
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Living room w/ TV and games table
3) BBQ
We have engaged BBQ Wholesale Centre Pte Ltd for the BBQ. The menu is as follows:
Members are also encouraged to bring any other food so that we can have a pot luck
4) Miscellaneous
After paying for the essentials, we will have $13.96 left for buying miscellaneous. They will be bought on the morning of 30th DEC by Xing Quan, Quent & XiuQi at Sheng Song- Loyang Point. Any members interested to join us can come along. The intended shopping list is as follows:
- Charcoal x1
- Marshmallow x2
- Syrup x2 or
coke 1.5L x5
- Bread x2
- Aluminum Tray x1
- Cups & plates x1
- Junk Food x ∞ !
Timeline
29th DEC
11oohrs-1130hrs
Meet up at Changi Village Bus Interchange
1130hrs-1230hrs
Lunch at Changi Village Hawker Centre
1230hrs-1330hrs
Move out to Ubin
- Boat will leave when
there is 12 ppl on board.
1330hrs
Arrive at Ubin
1330hrs-15oohrs
Photography at Ubin Village
1500hrs-1600hrs
Movement to Chek Jawa
- Van x2
- Point of contact
Uncle Teck : 97464119
1600hrs-1800hrs
Photography at Chek Jawa Weather forecast Tel :65427788
1800hrs-2000hrs
Return to Mainland & Retire
29th DEC
1400hrs-1430hrs
Meet up at Changi Village Bus Interchange -
1430hrs-1530hrs
Movement to Chalet Advance party will move out to check in first at 1500hrs.
1530hrs
Arrive at Chalet
1530hrs-1800hrs
R&R
Members can choose to stay in the Chalet or move around Changi Village to Shoot
1800hrs
BBQ starts
2100hrs
Screening of
the
Garbage Band Movie
2100hrs onwards
Whatever Night Activities
31th DEC
0530hrs-0600hrs
Wake up & Wash up
0600hrs-0645hrs
Move out to Sunrise point
0645hrs-0730hrs
Photography at Changi Point ( Sunrise)
0730hrs-0830hrs
Breakfast at Changi Village Hawker Centre
0830hrs-0930hrs
Head back to Chalet via the Changi BoardWalk Route taken is subjected to change
