How many Nationalities? Jul 31 - Time for another survey of how many countries Lammaites originate from?		HK Electric Online, July '25 Jul 30 - "Promotion on Community Care and Energy Efficiency"
	Black Rainstorm Jul 29 - The first Black Rainstorm warning signal this year.		Night Surfing Club Jul 28 - Hung Shing Ye Night Surfing Club is still open to new applicants.
	First T10 of the Year! Jul 20 - No ferries today at all! Typhoon Signal No. 10 went up after 9am today.		July Sunsets! Jul 19 - Happening almost daily these days!
	Green Energy Dreams Come True Jul 16 - "This year's HK Electric "Green Energy Dreams" competition was very inspiring!"		Lamma Spotlights of the Week Jul 15 - Photo, Video, Wildlife, Bird, Artwork of the Week.
	Wow!!! Jul 11 - It's been some time since I've set up my tripod on the rooftop.		Are You Privacy-Friendly? Jul 10 - "HK Electric wins the Gold Award at the Privacy-Friendly Awards 2025."
	Smart Power Gallery 2.0 Jul 9 - "The five-storey Smart Power Gallery 2.0 features exhibits..."		Adopt a Kitten? Jul 8 - "These kittens were rescued on Lamma and now looking for homes."
	Liaoning Leaving Jul 7 - Today, the Shandong has been leaving HK. 8 years ago,...		Shandong Arriving Jul 3 - "China’s first domestically-built aircraft carrier"
	Ferry Services Interruption Jul 2 - A first-ever ferry from YSW to Discovery Bay and back.		A Lamma Safari Jul 1 - "Lamma Safari - Seeds, Snails, Smiles, Spiders, Sterculias, Stilts and Storms!"

Jul 31:  How Many Nationalities?

Time for another survey of how many countries Lammaites originate from? 70+ nationalities at last count among only 6,000+ total residents!

Jul 30:  HK Electric Online, July '25

Jul 29:  Black Rainstorm

First time in a long time that Lamma Island got a special mention in these frequent reports from the HK Observatory.

Lamma experienced a really epic thunderstorm and waterfall-like showers (>100mm/hour), causing severe flooding in several villages.
The first Black Rainstorm warning signal this year (much worse than a mere Red Rainstorm signal). I has even been causing some ferry routes to shut down temporarily.

Above is the view from the YSW ferry pier this morning. Below is a more common YSW harbour view these stunning summer days, taken by Rob Aldridge.

P.S. The 2. Black Rainstorm warning signal of this year came only a few days later, on Aug 5:

Jul 28:  Night Surfing Club

Brendan Sheridan:
"In the six years I've been on Lamma, I've never seen anything like the last ten days or so, before and after typhoon Wipha. Having consistent waves for that long of a stretch is unusual.

There's only a 2-3 month stretch in the summer when there will be swells bringing waves to Lamma's south-facing beaches, so noone would ever move to Lamma for the surf. But it's one hell of a bonus to have for someone who already enjoys living on Lamma.

Hung Shing Ye Night Surfing Club is still open to new applicants. Video)"

Jul 20:  First T10 of the Year!

No ferries today at all!
Typhoon Signal No. 9 went up at 7:20am today, T8 was up most of the night. No more ferries at all till T8 will be lifted much later today, maybe, maybe not.

HK Observatory Bulletin issued at 05:45 HKT 20/Jul/2025
"Tropical Cyclone Warning Bulletin

The No. 8 Northeast Gale or Storm Signal is in force.
This means that winds with mean speeds of 63 kilometres per hour or more are expected from the northeast quarter.
At 6 a.m., Typhoon Wipha was centred about 130 kilometres southeast of Hong Kong and is forecast to be edging closer to the vicinity of the Pearl River Estuary. Wipha will skirt at about 50 kilometres south of the Hong Kong Observatory towards noon today (20 July)...

With Wipha edging further closer, adverse weather is expected to persist with heavy squally showers during the day today.
Seas will be high with swells.
Members of the public should stay away from the shoreline and not to engage in water sports. Under the influence of storm surge, there may be flooding over parts of the low-lying coastal areas this morning. The water level rose to about 3 metres above Chart Datum:"

P.S.  Just 8 minutes ago, T10 has been raised, the highest possible, not seen in HK in years!
"The Hurricane Signal, No. 10, was issued at 9:20 a.m. This means that winds with mean speeds of 118 kilometres per hour or more are expected.

Wipha will be closest to Hong Kong in the next couple of hours, skirting about 50 kilometres to the south of the Hong Kong Observatory, posing a considerable threat to Hong."

P.S. II  District (Typhoon) Shelters are now open on the major HK Islands!

P.S. III  "Prior to Typhoon Wipha, the most recent T10 typhoon to hit Hong Kong was Super Typhoon Saola on September 1, 2023.
Other recent T10 typhoons include Mangkhut in 2018, Hato in 2017, and Vicente in 2012."

Jul 19:  July Sunsets!

Sky fireworks happening almost daily these days!

Jul 16:  Green Energy Dreams Come True

"This year's Hong Kong Electric "Green Energy Dream Come True" competition was very inspiring! The teams were not only very clever, but also full of creativity.

The winning projects span environmental technology, smart city, sustainable living, etc., not only gimmicks, but also practical:

• AI helps sick trees, using optical technology to do health analysis.

• Artificial trees collect rainwater and air moisture, then use solar energy to clean the water.

• Algae living walls absorb carbon, produce oxygen, cool down to create green buildings of the future.

• There are also charging shoes that can generate electricity on the road, function and concept!

These are not just student works, they are new possibilities for future life!"

 Winners list...  (Click See translation below all Chin. posts)

Jul 15:  Lamma Spotlights of the Week

Lamma "Spotlights of the Week" - part I - II - III from the Lamma-zine's 20+-year archives:
Photo, Video, Wildlife, Bird, Artwork of the Week

Jul 11:  Wow!!!

It's been some time since I've set up my tripod on the rooftop, but it was well worth the effort and patience to wait!

Jul 10:  Are You Privacy-Friendly?

HK Electric wins the Outstanding Gold Award at the Privacy-Friendly Awards 2025, presented by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data.

Read more...

Jul 9:  Smart Power Gallery 2.0

Managing Director Mr. Francis C.Y. Cheng warmly welcomes a group of students from the “Happy Green Schools” programme during their visit to Smart Power Gallery 2.0

"Promoting a Smart, Zero-Carbon and Caring Hong Kong

HK Electric has unveiled the upgraded Smart Power Gallery 2.0 (SPG 2.0), offering visitors a revitalised and interactive experience that showcases the Company’s energy transformation and commitment to sustainability.

To combat climate change, the energy sector has undergone a progressive transformation—from mainly using coal to natural gas to reduce greenhouse gases in electricity generation, and now towards a broader adoption of renewable energy, planning to import zero-carbon electricity, and exploring the potential of green hydrogen.'

The five-storey Smart Power Gallery 2.0 features exhibits that highlight the structural transformation in energy production and showcase innovative approaches to enhancing energy efficiency. It also provides an in-depth overview of Hong Kong’s strategic roadmap towards achieving carbon neutrality by 2050."

Read more...

Jul 8:  Adopt a Kitten?

"These kittens were rescued on Lamma and now looking for homes. Kittens are around 5 weeks old.

Leave a comment or message for details if anyone can give the kittens a good home. Thank you."

Contact Lamma Animal Welfare Centre or Lifelong Animal Protection Charity if you're interested.

Jul 7:  Liaoning  Leaving

Today, the Shandong has been leaving HK. 8 years ago, another Chin. aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, has been leaving HK.
I rushed to the end of Cable Road, Pak Kok to take these pictures.

Jul 3:  Shandong Arriving

"A visitor in our local waters (and the reason for this morning's ferry suspension). Quite a sight.

It may not be as vast as the aircraft carriers of yesteryear, but the Shandong — China’s first domestically-built aircraft carrier — is an impressive piece of modern war machinery.

Pictured here in near Lamma Island, the carrier has arrived in Hong Kong waters with a retinue of warships for a five day visit."
[Photo: Mark Malby]

Plus a live Govt. video

Jul 2:  Ferry Services Interruption

There will be no ferry service from Lamma to Central and Aberdeen from 07:20-09:40 on July 3 (Thursday) and 10:30-12:00 on July 7 (Monday).

Rush hour commuter ferries to be suspended Thu as Chin. naval fleet arrives in HK (HK Free Press)

A first-ever ferry from YSW to Discovery Bay and back on the same day to support some of the many delayed commuters. Best reaction to this historic event from Pavillion Roadhouse:

"LAMMAAAAAA!" You noble sun-baked warriors of Yung Shue Wan! Tomorrow… the tides will betray us. Our usual path to Hong Kong Island… BLOCKED!

A mighty armada of Chinese warships, big enough to carry karaoke lounges and suspiciously high-ranking admirals stands between us and our destination.

But do we surrender? Do we cower in our hammocks and compost bins? Nay! We RIDE!

For this day, and this day only, a ferry of fate has been summoned. A one-off, once-in-a-moonlit-tide, sailing straight from our shores to the realm of Discovery Bay! A place for brunches, tennis, and well-behaved dogs!

Will you let this rare vessel sail empty into obscurity? Or will you rise, flip-flops flapping, reusable coffee cups clutched firmly and CLAIM YOUR RIGHTFUL RIDE?

They may take our schedules… but they’ll never take our obscure transport options!"

Jul 1:  A Lamma Safari

"Lamma Safari - Seeds, Snails, Smiles, Spiders, Sterculias, Stilts and Storms!" by Ewa Wilkinson