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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2015 19:46:45 GMT -8
My job took me to Asia about 19 years ago, first India, then China and now Singapore for the past 9 years. My wife is Chinese, so it is the perfect place for us. Both English and Chinese are widely spoken, it's a great place, with lots to do and has great weather. I imagine it was more interesting in the sixties, before it was as modern as it is today. Do you ever get the chance to go back and visit? It's definitely a place where watches are popular and appreciated. All the best , Mark Mark, I have never had the opportunity to return. I still keep in touch with a number of high school mates from the American School where I graduated. Google shows me a Singapore that I never knew. The waterfront sky line doesn't even look remotely familiar. The tallest building in downtown Singapore in the 60s was the old post office building; probably 10 stories. It is still visible in pictures but is dwarfed by all the skyscrapers around it. We used to live in Adam Park where all the old admiralty houses were. Singapore was a wonderful place to spend my teens.
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Post by cd_god on Feb 14, 2015 20:04:46 GMT -8
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Post by dallamark on Feb 15, 2015 8:34:24 GMT -8
So, here are some stupid thoughts and questions which I hope the good people of WS don't laugh at too loudly:
1) now that I'm basking in the glow of buying a watch which I know will be straight, true, exciting and just what I wanted, how to fill my time until it arrives? Please don't say "look for the next one".
2) what will be the next Seiko "first" which will catch the imagination of the great unwashed (such as me)?
3) which other great watch makers are as under valued and therefore present an interesting delve into their icons? (A good friend recently told me that my new found interest in watches was rather similar to our mutual interest in exotic women about 10 years ago; needs detailed research and thorough analysis but is ultimately driven by strange urges and always more expensive than anticipated).
4) original cool steel bracelets vs cool looking leather? What the heck is going on in my head?
Sorry......just rambling.......
Mark
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Post by dallamark on Feb 15, 2015 8:52:59 GMT -8
Hey Mr Penguinbce (forgive me, I have no idea of name protocol),
Singapore is still a great place for teenagers and old farts such as me alike. The old post office was completely refurbished and turned into the grand and stylish Fullerton Hotel. Worth a quick Google. The newer skyline is wonderful, in my opinion. Reclaimed land mostly and put to good use by an amazing financial district.
My my first home here was in Arcadia Road, next to those lovely black and white colonial houses at Adam Road. A lovely area and within quick access of downtown.
You really should try to make a visit. It's a superb little country with a great heritage. If you decide to do it, please allow me to help in any way I can.
Gong Xi Fa Cai, Mark
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Post by dallamark on Feb 15, 2015 8:59:11 GMT -8
Oh, another ramble wants to come out. Do you know the story of the professor, the glass jar, the rocks, sand and beer? If you do, I will shut the xxxx up.
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Post by dallamark on Feb 15, 2015 9:04:12 GMT -8
Adam Road = Adam Park
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2015 9:28:04 GMT -8
We lived in #2 for a month while waiting for #7 to be made ready. I was there for two years but my parents spent 5 years in that house.
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Post by dallamark on Feb 15, 2015 15:45:23 GMT -8
Wow. Those houses are worth tens of millions of dollars these days!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2015 16:45:23 GMT -8
Wow. Those houses are worth tens of millions of dollars these days! Too bad we were only 'sequestered' there. Those homes were once owned by the British Admiralty and when Singapore became it's own independent dominion; all the old British holding became property of the Singapore government. When we lived there, they were owned and serviced by PWD(Public Works Department). By most standards at the time; we were living like royalty. Not only was the house supplied but so were a cook, a laundress, a gardener and a driver. We, on occasion, did mingle with royalty. My parents and our family attended a couple of state dinners with the then titular heads of state the 'King' and 'Queen' of Singapore. Sorry, I forget their actual titles but they were the Malay equivalent of ElizabethII. All show...no go On one occasion we did have a private dinner with Lee Kwan Yew. We were there during 'Merdeka' and also during the separation of Singapore from Malaysia. Interesting times to say the least! If I had the resources($$$); I would love to return to Singapore and perhaps even retire there.
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Post by dallamark on Feb 16, 2015 3:54:29 GMT -8
Great history. Thanks for sharing. They would have been amazing experiences. Lee Kuang Yew is still around and his son is Prime Minister but they don't invite me for dinner.
All the best, Mark
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Post by Groundhog66 on Feb 17, 2015 8:28:10 GMT -8
So, here are some stupid thoughts and questions which I hope the good people of WS don't laugh at too loudly: 1) now that I'm basking in the glow of buying a watch which I know will be straight, true, exciting and just what I wanted, how to fill my time until it arrives? Please don't say "look for the next one". 2) what will be the next Seiko "first" which will catch the imagination of the great unwashed (such as me)? 3) which other great watch makers are as under valued and therefore present an interesting delve into their icons? (A good friend recently told me that my new found interest in watches was rather similar to our mutual interest in exotic women about 10 years ago; needs detailed research and thorough analysis but is ultimately driven by strange urges and always more expensive than anticipated). 4) original cool steel bracelets vs cool looking leather? What the heck is going on in my head? Sorry......just rambling....... Mark Mark, Any questions you do have, will certainly be welcomed. But you will get more answers, if you create threads HERE...More folks view the watch discussion board, than they do here.
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Post by dallamark on Feb 18, 2015 4:55:02 GMT -8
Thank you. I guess from your comments that my rambling nonsense won't bother anyone on WS, so here goes....
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