June 30:
Support Village Elections!
Click above for detailed,
bilingual information, the new
Village Charter and registration
forms.
The many stages of the truly
amazing sunset yesterday,
(shot over half an hour from the
very top of our village house
rooftop cabin).
Just before the thunderstorm
started today... My photo with a
very creative addition by
Dave Cairns!
Independence Day movie? Thank you!
Anybody else want to improve my
photos? Most welcome!
A year ago, a Lamma Drama about
rampant censorship and banning
of senior members in the oldest
and biggest Lamma Facebook group
erupted. This caused quite an
uproar (or a storm in a teacup,
depending on your perspective)
and the founding of the
Lamma Island Uncensored
Facebook group.
The
(Closed) Group founder and admin
Marcus writes:
"With Tracy being our 956th
member, congratulations to Lamma
Island Uncensored on its 1st
year anniversary!!
We are predominantly a
female site (53.1%) of age 35-44
and living in HK on Lamma (742
members).
Craig's
post is currently most commented
on and Louise was the 1st
member.
Thanks to moderators Christian,
Tracy, Ruby, and
Lamma Gung
for their continued support. And
to Lisa and
The-Shop-Opposite-Jing-Jing for
being our cover shot."
Click here to apply to join.
Read Lamma-related stuff and
comments I wouldn't put into
this totally public,
positive-news Lamma-zine. But
expect some Lamma-related
questions before the admin or us
moderators let you join.
Next milestone: Reaching 1,000
active and current group members
on our island with only 6,000+
residents!
June 14:
Drop-Dead Gorgeous Mombie
Vote for
ex-Lammaite
Abigail's amazing
MOMBIE video in the
NYX Dropdead Gorgeous Face
Awards!
She writes: "'MOMBIE' is
inspired by Delta Blues music,
pop art zombie and my mornings
as a mum. Despite my terrible
voice I hope you enjoyed the
lyrics and the look."
Up to 3 votes/day for HK's #1
face/body painter, till June 14
only!
Video and voting instructions...
Want to see more of Abigail's
self-paintings?
June 13:
Antony Bourdain @ Andy's Seafood Rest.
Remembering Antony
Bourdain's visit to
Lamma in Jan 2012, during his
"The Layover" series. He wrote:
"Lamma Island, only recently
discovered by Bruce Lee and
famous for its yearly martial
arts tournament operated by the
one-armed, evil dictator who
rules over the island. I could
be wrong."
See my Lamma-zine story of his
visit:
One-Armed Evil Dictator Ruling
Lamma
TripAdvisor reviews of Andy's
Seafood with fine photos...
Here's my own more recent photo
of the kind of feast Antony
Bourdain & friends might have
enjoyed:
The most recent epside of his
Parts Unknown series,
featuring Hong Kong
again, has been aired on CNN
just a week ago, just days
before his suicide.
P.S. One of
several more Bourdain-on-Lamma
photo stories I've discovered during the
research for this story, from
"A Pessimist Is Never
Disappointed".
It has been
written by ex-Lammaite
Glenn Francis Griffith
(one of the numerous Lamma-zine
content contributors over the
last 15 years):
June 12:
World Cup Football: Where to Watch
Where to watch the Football
World Cup matches in YSW, as it
won't be shown on domestic TV
channels?
Here's a great
summary from
Marcus H. Langston (who'll
be rooting for the UK team,
despite just
miniscule
hope):
"Four sleeps until the kick off
opening match in Moscow so I
guess we are all wondering
"Where to watch
the World Cup in Yung Shue
Wan...?"
Luckily, I had nothing to do
before GnT o’clock so, starting
from the Ferry here is the low
down:
The Island Bar -
Will not show the opening
ceremony (another private event
happening) and match on Thursday
14th. Will show the other
matches during the competition,
but no 02:30am games. No cover
charge.
Spicy Island - A
new "large" TV will be installed
outside the new Spicy tomorrow
that will be showing all matches
during weekends (including 2:30
k/o) but only earlier matches
during weekdays. No cover
charge.
Jing Jing Bar & Restaurant
- All matches can be shown,
probably according to demand on
certain days. Entry policy as
yet undecided. Will be showing
the opening ceremony and match.
Waterfront Restaurant & Bar
- Closes by 10 so only 8:30
matches.
Bombay Bar & Restaurant
- New TV and channel being
installed, working on match
schedule and pricing policy (if
any). Snacks may be provided for
late matches.
The Blue Goose Tavern
- "Most matches will be shown
upstairs". Cover charge (or not)
policy being worked on.
Tin Head
- Only 10:30 matches. Will be
showing opening ceremony."
June 11:
Farewell to Our 'Pro-Lammaite' Police Chief
I've requested a little farewell
message from Lamma's Police
Chief,
Rachel Leung, for our Police
Corner returning last week to
Marine Police after 2 years on
Lamma:
"For me, it is hard to say
goodbye. I really enjoy working
in Lamma. I am deeply impressed
by this small but orderly
community with a combination of
Chinese and Western cultures.
And as a short-term islander, it
was really an amazing
experience.
Surrounded by friendly
Lammaites and beautiful scenery
make my two-years service here
more fruitful. With all your
friendly smiles, lovely sun and
even that raging Typhoon Hato,
it left me with good memories
that I will treasure for years.
As I have to return to
Marine Region to resume my
sea-going duties, I have to
temporarily say goodbye to all
my dearest friends in Lamma, but
I will keep coming back as a
pro-Lammaite."
It's been quite a peaceful time
on Lamma since
her welcome 2 years ago.
We'll remember Rachel from her
first photo submitted
to the Lamma-zine:
Welcome to Mandy Leung,
starting last week, the 4th
female Lamma Police Chief in a
row: Camas, Solid,
Rachel, Mandy! Might be
unique in all of HK?
Let's hope
we'll hear from Mandy in the
Lamma Police Corner
soon.
Lammaites might have A LOT of
good (and bad) suggestions for
her about how to improve local
policing further?
June 7:
'Island that lures creatives and entrepreneurs to throw in the day job
and pursue their passions'
What's going on? So many
Lamma-related stories in HK's
major English newspaper, the
South China Morning Post
these last few weeks! In the
last few years there was hardly
a story about our home island,
just a few per year, often
drugs-related.
Is Lamma becoming more
newsworthy or is it simply
because more of their staff are
moving here nowadays and going
for the easy home stories?
Whatever it is, there have been
quite a few great and
interesting stories, with a lot
fewer tired cliches and ancient
stereotypes than in earlier
years. Have a read, lots of fine
photos, too.
How a Lamma apartment was
redesigned to make the most of
its stunning sea views
Escape the urban jungle and
retreat to the city's last
bastions of laid-back life
HK's conservationists want
government to expand
restrictions around Sham Wan in
hope endangered green turtles
will return home to nest
Lamma Island beach clean-up for
sea turtles draws 2,000
volunteers as sightings of the
creatures dwindle
Island in Hong Kong that lures
creatives and entrepreneurs to
throw in the day job and pursue
their passions.
Here's
my favourite Lamma cover story,
from the former HK
Magazine, which was
bought out, closed down and
added to the SCMP archive:
The Spotter's Guide to
Lamma
June 1:
Bombay Food!
One more delicious "dining
experience" by Lamma-Por &
Lamma-Gung in
Bombay Bar & Restaurant!
