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Dec 2015

Dec 31 - Treasure Hunters & Gatherers; RIP, Granny Chan; Deep Dreams of Lamma Fun Day; ...

Dec 29 - See who I encountered by chance on my usual, pastoral, beautiful, people-free way home?

Dec 28 - "Hi all!
I'm Solid KWAN, Woman Senior Inspector of Police."

Dec 27 - "Global Warming and the ever decreasing Polar Ice Pack are not going to stop Santa Claus."

Dec 24 - View today from highway flyover over Aberdeen Harbourfront Park, Lamma peak at the horizon.

Dec 23 - "I don't want much for Christmas. I just want the person who is reading this to be healthy, happy and loved."

Dec 22 - Dave Sanders just managed to get his latest book onto Amazon.

Dec 21 - Lamma Spotlights of the Week: Waterfall, wild boars, students, kites, secret party.

Dec 16 - A first in my time on Lamma, electric bills are getting lower!

Dec 15 - Farewell blog from our Lamma Police Chief, Ms. Camas TUNG Hei-man.

Dec 14 - A Long-tailed Shrike, bathing and posing in Guy Miller's new bird pond.

Dec 13 - See what I got home-delivered the other day as a pre-Christmas treat for myself.

Dec 12 - Please take the survey about our monthly Police Corner blog by Lamma's Police Chief!

Dec 11 - "Green Energy Dreams Come True, backed by HK Electric" (8 Dec 2015)

Dec 6 - Many congratulations to all prize winners, participants and sponsors!

Dec 5 - Thank-you letter, photos & video...

Nov 2015

Nov 30 - What went on outside the stage and bands? Plus our music reviewer's photo collection.

Nov 29 - "...not authorised any mobile phone apps to collect electricity tariff payments from customers."

Nov 28 - See who we came across at the HK International Jewelry Manufacturers' Show in the HK CEC today?

Nov 27 - Lamma Spotlights of the Week, Nov 26, '15.

Nov 26 - "Oh yeah, did we mention we bought a smoke machine?"

Nov 25 - Multiple levels of inceptions into this image with Google's Deep Dream Generator.

Nov 20 - Aged 95, 5 children, 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren!

Nov 19 - Photos.

Nov 18 - See some of the donated artworks, up for silent charity auction tonight.

Nov 17 - Even Wifi networks are a little bit different on Lamma...

Nov 12 - Beach night photos, plus a few computer graphics I couldn't resist creating.

Nov 11 - John Stuart presented 'Coming Home', his exploration of Gallipoli.

Nov 8 - 133 Likes and 5 Shares so far. Lammaites adore free sunsets!

Nov 7 - I got distracted by all the natural beauty and friends I met on the way, mostly going to/coming from the Fun Day.

Nov 6 - Lamma Fun Day, Sat Nov 7, Free Music Festival and so much more on Power Station beach!

Nov 5 - New printed poster, to go up in time for Lamma Fun Day.

Nov 4 - "I like to introduce you a big milestone of the HK Police Force this time, which is..."

Nov 3 - P.S. Note the Lamma.com.hk sponsor logo, lower right...

Nov 2 - "As there is only one validly nominated candidate for the above constituency,..."

Nov 1 - New Bombay Rest. opened on Back Street, in the former Thai rest., besides the Best Kebab.

Oct 2015

Oct 30 - A very rare and exciting event: around 200 villagers enjoyed a Big Bowl Feast!

Oct 29 - New takeaway in one of the two new village houses rebuilt by Jackson Property at the start of Main Street.

Oct 28 - Tonight in Lamma Grill, apple-bobbing for hand-painted Jack-O-Mandarins, plus loads more of very early Halloween fun.

Oct 27 - Click for details, especially why the 2 opponents have been disqualified after the registration deadline.

Oct 26 - Yesterday's sunset, shot by smartphone-controlled remote zoom.

Oct 25 - 78 Signatures in less than 24 hours! Let's make it a lot more,...

Oct 22 - Want to buy a Lamma Calendar? We're doing a discount this year on any pre-orders - for collection on Lamma Fun Day.

Oct 21 - "Want to buy a Lamma Calendar? We're doing a discount this year on any pre-orders."

Oct 20 - 2nd amazing sunset in 2 days, yesterday on my rooftop, a welcome break from my home office.

Oct 19 - Despite some friends' disparaging remarks, I can't stop playing with "computer art".

Oct 18 - "And how was your weekend my devoted fans and readers? Mine was pretty much a mega-bender, starting..."

Oct 17 - What's New?
What's On?
Lamma-zine stories.

Oct 16 - Click for more Lamma/Lammaite-related news.

Oct 15 - Lamma Spotlights of the Week, Oct 15, '15

Oct 13 - Lamma Fun Day Music Festival. 10+ bands on Sat 7th Nov.

Oct 12 - "In Pictures:
Over 100 passengers evacuated after..."

Oct 8 - Anybody else standing? What about YOU? Deadline next Thu, Oct 15!

Oct 7 - 3 slim "chimneys" appeared on my favourite rooftop view, 6am today.

Oct 5 - "I was born and raised in Israel. My kitchen is influenced by my grandparent..."

Oct 3 - Lamma Island Bird World
October '15 - Potential Visitors

Oct 2 - ...

Oct 1 - Lamma Ferry Disaster
Online Condolence Book

Sep 2015

Sep 27 - "Between Aberdeen and Lamma Island, Pak Kok Tsuen and Yung Shue Wan."

Sep 25 - Greedy landlords forced the long-running Blue Goose Tavern to close.

Sep 22 - "What to do? Like any kind of Lamma crisis, turn to the man in the know... Lamma-Gung!!"

Sep 16 - "I am officially a co-author of Shing-Tung Yau, one of the greatest geometers..."

Sep 15 - "Congratulations to our Kinesiology Asia Institute students on achieving their Diplomas!"

Sep 14 - I love my home office, no boss stopping me from doing silly and/or dangerous stuff!

Sep 7 - Submitted by Kerys, listing various things she encountered on her daily ferry rides.

Sep 6 - Lamma Spotlights of the Week, Sep 6, '15.
Send me YOUR Spotlights!

Sep 5 - I wonder if they can find the announced 12 local celebrities and who they'll find?

Aug 2015

Aug 31 - How to get these speeds on your home (office) PC/Mac/laptop...

Aug 30 - YSW Ferry Pier and Bike Park these days. So clean & orderly for now, a quite uncommon sight on Lamma.

Aug 27 - Above Lamma, Life & Scenes, Tree Sap, Bulbul, Turtlesss.

Aug 26 - How to get these speeds on your home PC/Mac/laptop without spending a single extra dollar?

Aug 25 - The discussion about the YSW Bike Park is still hot and bubbling away.

Aug 24 - What could it be? No, it's not a kitchen implement! No manual or instructions were included in the box.

Aug 19 - "Steve, the Moving Guy + a team of 4 strong & smiling assistants immediately took charge."

Aug 18 - Lamma Spotlights of the Week, Aug 18, '15:

Aug 13 - A few photos of the pier clearance on 15/08/13.

Aug 11 - Lamma Spotlights of the Week, Aug 11, '15:

Aug 10 - The long-expected clearance of the YSW ferry pier: this Thu 10:30am! Safe your bikes and belongings!

Aug 9 - ...brought to you by the experienced people behind the YSW-Pak Kok-Aberdeen ferry.

Aug 6 - Some South Lamma thoughts on the pending re-launch of The Baroque on Lamma project.

Aug 1 - That's the verbatim reply I got in a Causeway Bay shop for AV nerds.

Jul 2015

Jul 30 - We're really spoilt and blessed with a sunset-facing harbour in Yung Shue Wan.

Jul 29 - "Fortunately, our residents are smart enough not to fall into the trap and hung up the phone."

Jul 28 - As the Lamma Calendar goes into its 5th year of publication...

Jul 27 - "Property development project 'Baroque on Lamma' returns!"

Jul 24 - Lamma Spotlights of the Week, July 22, 2015, including Primary School Children.

Jul 23 - Plus a look back in ancient history, when the Lamma-zine was still a monthly publication, 10+ years ago.

Jul 22 - Rarely have we seen a storm centered right over Lamma for hours, like this morning.

Jul 18 - Getting your neighbours together for a chat and a few drinks is as easy as creating a Facebook Event.

Jul 17 - NEWS all over this website, forums, Facebook, any print media, anything, anywhere...

Jul 16 - It's a still small, but friendly, helpful, non-commercial and spam-free Facebook group...

Jul 14 - Click for more pictures and beery discussions...

Jul 9 - The ferry co. has applied for higher fares for this ferry route, around 8.33%.

Jul 8 - Lamma Spotlights of the Week, July 8, '15.

Jul 7 - Our monthly Police Corner, written by our Police Chief, Ms. Camas TUNG.

Jul 6 - Webcam shots from YSW Ferry Pier.

Jul 5 - Free curry buffet and drinks attracted on/off-islanders, including yours truly.

Jul 4 - Walking through Sok Kwu Wan Main Street, on our way to look at a flat,...

Jul 1 - Our long-running Lamma Spotlights have 2 new categories: Person and Bird of the Week!

Jun 2015

Jun 30 - "20 years ago today... I left my home-town of Bolton, UK, and arrived in Hong Kong."

Jun 29 - "HK Electric submitted today its views on the future develop..."

Jun 28 - Ideas on what to do with the still unopened YSW Bike Park...

Jun 27 - June 25, '15
Jean the Photographer ~
by Olivier Yoan for SCMP.

Jun 26 - 1 Year Ago on Facebook's Lamma Gung.

Jun 25 - The biggest wildlife threat and major bother on Lamma are not...

Jun 24 - My favourite Govt. sign. Fishing never looked so exciting,...

Jun 23 - A little guide from Sok Kwu Wan resident Megaen, our new South Lamma correspondent.

Jun 20 - Lamma Dragons invading Discovery Bay races today.

Jun 16 - Why I still love living on Lamma, all in one photo gallery...

Jun 15 - More sunrise/sunset/ night views from my rooftop...

Jun 14 - No, 1 in dragonboat races 5, 13, 25 and 33!

Jun 13 - Sat, Jun 13, '15;
Houseboat in Aberdeen Harbour

Jun 10 - Let me give this beautifully designed posters some additional free publicity.

Jun 8 - Our long-running Lamma Spotlights of the Week has just added a new, 6th category:
Bird of the Week!

Jun 5 - Living on an almost all natural, almost traffic-free, 7km long island with just 6,500+ people on 13.55 km�,...

Jun 4 - Concrete recipe:
1 shovel-full of sand, 2 gravel, 1 bag Green Island cement,...

Jun 2 - "Maybach promotional event. Like Mercedes-Benz, but more monies ;-)

May 2015

May 26 - P.S. ... wondering about the title of this blog story: The Lamma.com.hk main office PC crashed a few days ago,...

May 22 - Lamma Spotlights of the Week, May 22, '15: ...
Mexican Poet ~ by Miso Zo

May 20 - Tourist Nikk Y. Conundrum spotted "some creepy heads at the bottom of a tree" along the Family Trail.

May 19 - "Lamma Dream - 2014 Working Report - Actualize your dream and my ideal together"

May 16 - Raining buckets, bright sunshine, dark and raining some more today,...

May 15 - I've been visiting my favourite restaurant in South Lamma today, The Bay.

May 14 - Another mixed bag of Lamma/Lammaite-related photos/videos/websites this week:

May 12 - Sunrise today, all shot before 6am with a smartphone or a smartphone controlled zoom lens.

May 8 - The Day of Reckoning is here! My neighbour Cheesey Tom, hubby of Jenni "Can't Get Jack", has started a cheese delivery.

May 7 - Photo galleries of earlier Tin Hau Festivals:
May 2, '13: Lamma Day 2013
Apr 20, '14: Lamma Day!

May 6 - Master chef of JJ on a rare break away from the pans of the Jing Jing kitchen.

May 5 - I've been playing with my latest gadget, a Sony QX30 camera, just bought 2nd-hand in our free classifieds.

May 4 - Lamma Invasion, Volume 1, Issue 2!  Starring: Darren & Aileen Alonzo, Shatalene, Transnoodle, Defiant Scum

May 3 - Another long weekend, more massive queues at the ferry piers in Yung Shue Wan and Central.

May 2 - Another great review by our Official Court Music Reviewer: Nepal Benefit at the Island Bar by Nick the Bookman - May 2, 2015

May 1 - "Thank you everyone who donated, came, bought, helped out."

Apr 2015

Apr 30 - Lots of "Typically Lamma!" photos/videos/websites this week: Lamma Spotlights of the Week, Apr 30, '15:

Apr 26 - "It's a beautiful day for a grand race! ;-) Ferry terminal is PACKED for Lamma 500 :)))))) Today is RACEDAY!"

Apr 10-21 - Lamma-Por and I'll be off on vacation from today - April 21. Thanks to cheap post-Easter Fanfare tickets,...

Apr 9 - AECOM: "I was advised that your website is a good channel to help spread news..."

Apr 7 - Many of the cheerful and happy aspects of Lamma Life are due to the presence of so many Filipinas/Filipinos living on Lamma.

Apr 6 - Lots of various vibrant, verdant, vivacious Lamma wildlife this week: Spotlights of the Week, Apr 6, '15

Apr 5 - In my 13+ years living on Lamma, not many hiking trails have remained unexplored. But I've explored a brand-new one...

Apr 4 - A very rare phenomenon to and from Lamma: Queues!

Apr 3 - 1:30am today, Good Friday, Linda, aged 68, died in her home in Tai Shan West.

Apr 2 - Lamma Photo, Video, Website, Wildlife, Artwork of the Week

Mar 2015

Mar 31 - The bins all over North Lamma have been overflowing yesterday.

Mar 30 - Camas TUNG Hei-man - Officer Commanding Lamma Island & Peng Chau and monthly guest blogger of Police Corner:

Mar 29 - Click for another picture of Chow Yun-Fat today.

Mar 28 - "Our Chance on Lamma Island" - by LegCo Member Miss CHAN Yuen-han.
Published in am730.

Mar 27 - Some of you might have noticed that the daily updates of this entire website have been interrupted this week?

Mar 21 - News, Events, Stories, Pictures, Forum, Artworks, Classifieds, from the Lamma Community & Visitors.

Mar 20 - "SNAKES AND CENTIPEDES: We moved to Lamma about 2 months ago ... been totally freaked out."

Mar 19 - "... described the Company itself as a "senior citizen" having served Hong Kong for more than 125 years."

Mar 18 - Ex-Quarry Lake Bridge, Mountainbiking video, Debra Morris art, Dragon of Pak Kok, Fishermen's Village.

Mar 17 - Rambler writes:
"The expedition finds more nocturnal creatures on Pandora."

Mar 15 - Click for great photos and a slide show by Ewa Wilkinson.

Mar 13 - Lamma Spotlights of the Week: Lo So Shing, Lamma Fun Day 2014, Lamma Workshop, Forest Bottles, Untitled; by...

Mar 12 - "Living Lamma get 100% of the proceeds of this lovely LUSH body lotion. $100..."

Mar 11 - Several of the bands from the last Dickstock and Lamma Fun Day will be playing on Sat in The Wanch.

Mar 10 - "Can't Get Jack is aiming to be a community based delivery service,..."

Mar 9 - "He is actually one of the most successful patients in terms of amount of excessive weight loss and control of diseases."

Mar 6 - Lamma isn't all about nature & seafood, relaxing & enjoying life. Sometimes, we...

Mar 5 - More info on Lamma Village Sewerage Phase II...

Mar 4 - Chow Yun-fat was visiting Lamma over the holidays, encountering a number of Lammaites while hiking...

Mar 3 - Our Island in the Sun, YSW Beach Wedding, Great Things About You, What's This?, Orchid and Screen.

Mar 2 - From a fascinating web page about the industrial history of Lamma, with input/links from quite a few senior Lammaites,...

Mar 1 - "My breakfast, home- grown plum tomatoes on my toast and home-grown strawberry..."

Feb 2015

Feb 28 - Free Big Bowl feast (Poon Choy) for Lamma's 65+ residents in the YSW Plaza on YSW Plaza Road.

Feb 27 - The Bike Park at the YSW ferry pier is finally getting close to completion, after almost 1 year of construction works.

Feb 26 - Click above for a brand-new brochure with Baroque on Lamma's revised ideas for South Lamma.

Feb 25 - How to avoid the big  crowds and big expense of a regular Valentine's Day dinner?

Feb 24 - "...share some good news with you that 3 residents of Lamma Island have obtained the Good Citizen Award."

Feb 23 - Lamma Spotlights of the Week, Feb 23, '15: YSW Ferry Pier, Computer Animation...

Feb 22 - "BIG THANK YOUs to everyone who attended our "wedding" yesterday."

Feb 19-21 - Taking time off the Lamma-zine while attending daily rooftop and beach parties.

Feb 18 - Feb 17, Pak Kok Village sunset (Google "Camera" app).
Fisheye smartphone clip-on lens.

Feb 17 - If you can understand the headline above and can converse in this language, you're welcome to join the occasional...

Feb 16 - Climbing onto the roof of our Pak Kok rooftop cabin was totally worth it.

Feb 15 - HKKF skipper convicted of manslaughter, HK Electric ferry captain cleared of same charges.

Feb 14 - So how did Lamma-Gung and Lamma-Por celebrate Valentine's Day? We were tempted by the many special...

Feb 13 - More Valentine's Day menus:
The Waterfront, Jing Jing, Concerto Inn, The Bay...

Feb 12 - These creative, hand-drawn notes are stuck up streetside in Po Wah Yuen, on the main path down to YSW.

Feb 11 - YMCA Lamma Camp website; Programme Brochure 2015; "Lamma's Got Talent", "Lamma Amazing Race",...

Feb 10 - "A Cordial Welcome
Anticipated Shrove Tuesday
Pancake Supper"

Feb 9 - "Donate your mobile for a good cause."

Feb 8 - Photos submitted by Ayelet the Veggie Chef, the market's host & organiser & a Middle Eastern cooking teacher.

Feb 7 - Will restaurants, boats and shops be open over Chinese New Year?

Feb 4 - Long-time Lammaite Brett has a lot of good advice for Chin. New Year. Click below for more advice and news:

Feb 3 - Lamma Spotlights of the Week, Feb 3, 2015:

Feb 2 - "Happy Green Ambassadors" from ... schools pledge to promote green living on campus and in the community."

Feb 1 - "Your data access speed will be reduced and restricted to not less than 128 kbps."

Jan 2015

Jan 31 - Nick the Bookman, our Official Court Music Reviewer writes: "Sasha in HK - 19/1/2015"

Jan 30 - "Those few holdouts [Lamma Bohemians] are being pushed out and soon it will be nothing but Armani and poodles."

Jan 29 - "It's a Never Never Land orbiting around the Death Star."

Jan 23 - More pictures, reviews and comments...

Jan 22 - Lamma Photos of the Week, Jan - Dec 2014.

Submit Your Photo(s)!

Jan 21 - Dickstock reviews by Nick the Bookman & Andy Maluche.

Jan 20 - Fallstreak Hole, Lamma Mainstreet UFO Sighting, SE Asia 2015, Black-eared Kites, Alien?

Jan 19 - Is this Blue Fallstreak Hole going to swallow up Lamma's famous Blue House?

Jan 16 - There's quite a considerable number of artists living on Lamma.

Jan 15 - Lamma Spotlights of the Week, Jan 15, '15: Turtle Beach, Lamma Music Video, Bamboo, ...

Jan 10 - "Lovely clean up and AGM today. Thank to those who came along. The Living Lamma committee for 2015:"

Jan 9 - "Santa Sprint Amount Raised: HK$6,010! Previous record $2,800, ..."

Jan 2 - "Resolution Walk on New Year's Day, 1/1/15: The departure points will be:"

Jan 1 - Happy New Year from Lamma.com.hk!

Dec 2014

Dec 31 - Lamma Spotlights of the Week, Dec 31:

Dec 28 - What were your favourite Lamma-zine stories this year? Any? Here are my own, personal selections:

Dec 27 - Advertising and marketing your products and services, for free!

Dec 26 - See the full story in the SCMP print edition.

Dec 25 - Click below to see the whole cards.

Dec 24 - A seasonal, wall-sized Christmas Card from the same group of graffiti artists - The Wild Ones - who painted (legally)...

Dec 23 - "Holly Jolly Christmas and New Year Room Package and Candle Light Dinner For Two."

Dec 22 - Story and pictures about a pilot project of rice planting and harvesting on long abandoned S. Lamma farmland.

Dec 21 - Last day of Lamma Chimneys ~ 'My Garden - My Friend' ~ Afternoon breakfast

Dec 20 - Masterpieces, Every clicks donates, AmiBongo's fundraising family bike tour, 'My Garden - My Friend' book,...

Dec 19 - Jing Jing means "Perfect Essence" in Chinese, often used as a girl's name.

Dec 18 - Debra Morris is a former Artist of the Month and a long-time, frequent Lamma Artwork of the Week contributor.

Dec 16 - Good news for us HK Electric customers! ...tariff would be frozen for another year.

Dec 13 - It's basically tearing down and rebuilding of the YSW Library as a 3*1,000 sqft building.

Dec 12 - Helena Harrison:
"Transporting Christmas trees Lamma style"

Dec 11 - Both posters were done by professional artists, Harry Harrison and 3D animator/ professor Mike Robinson.

Dec 10 - Pick up this free wall calendar from a table outside Lammadonna's, err, District Councilor Yu Lai Fan's office.

Dec 9 - Click for Around HK Island Race, Nov 16, 2014 photo album.

Dec 8 - Lamma Spotlights of the Week, Dec 8: Lunchtime, Night at the Beach, Wendy's Musings, Snail Fight, R.I.P. Mr. DickStock.

Dec 7 - 16 years of Lamma Treasure Hunt, Sun, Dec 7, The Island Bar; for Operation Santa Claus HK.

Dec 6 - Awarded by the Lamma Outrigger Canoe Club!
Click above for details.

Dec 5 - "We love Lamma's creative community, and getting folks together for coffee and..."

Dec 4 - Posters above and below submitted by Harry Harrison. Plus a picture by Frazer of the Treasure Hunt in 2000!

Dec 3 - Project X can be ridden in a few variations, the most...

Dec 2 - Lamma Spotlights of the Week, Dec 1.

Dec 1 - One of us 3 Lamma-zine freeloaders, errr, Media representatives at Clockenflap, became a center of attraction.

Nov 2014

Nov 29 - "Many folks on Lamma are expatriates and you may use email as a primary channel for overseas communications."

Nov 28 - "My best friend, my brother Richard "Dick" Jones died peacefully in his sleep last night, way before his time."

Nov 26 - "With Grateful Appreciation, the Hong Kong Cleanup Recognizes..."

Nov 25 - This is the "impressive" sight greeting visitors and residents at the YSW Ferry Pier.

Nov 24 - SCMP story today, featuring our frequent Lamma Artist of the Week, Tanya!

Nov 20 - Many Lammaites love their dogs and love their gadgets, so why not combine these two passions?

Nov 19 - Opening today with a glitzy, high-society, invitation-only Pradasphere party on the rooftop of Central Ferry Pier 4.

Nov 15 - Click above for details of these 4 major events in YSW tomorrow, Sat.

Nov 14 - More pictures...

Nov 13 - New Lamma Spotlights of the Week: "Showing off..., The Lamma Islanders, Dayan Resort,

Nov 12 - Get a free drink from me if you figure out the meaning of these 3 symbols!

Nov 11 - Sat: Lamma Adventure Carnival @ YSW Plaza;
Sunset Children @ Open Space.

Nov 5 - Spotlights of the Week: The Ferryman Video, Lamma Families, Red Bug, Fractal 1.

Nov 4 - Review by Nick the Bookman, photos by Howard Sheard.

Oct 2014

Oct 31 - "Awesome!!! The village was so friendly. Everyone smiling. Exactly how Halloween should be. Thx, Lamma!"

Oct 30 - Have you ever missed the just leaving ferry... and it returned to pick you up?

Oct 29 - "DP - Making sounds so big, the angels weep and demons need to change their shorts."

Oct 28 - "Halloween B2B face-off @ Lamma Grill. CDJs Vs. Controller action all night long..."

Oct 27 - "HK Electric Institute to Nurture Future Engineering Leaders"

Oct 24 - Night View from Po Wah Yuen, Bike Ride timelapse video, Lamma Fun Day, 3 Spiders, king of autumn-birch.

Oct 23 - I've just measured the fastest 4G smartphone speeds I've ever heard of on Lamma...

Oct 22 - What new movements did I learn yesterday morning 8am, up on the 1st Cable Road?

Oct 21 - From our regular monthly guest blogger, Lamma Police Chief Camas Tung...

Oct 20 - Adele has recently enacted her sweet revenge on her BFF Heather, by hand-crafting the poster above...

Oct 12 - I've been "strong-armed" into joining a new Bear Camp!

Oct 11 - Lamma.com.hk is proud to be a Media Sponsor again. We seem to be in great company, looking at the other logos.

Oct 10 - Granny Chan, how is she these days? My American neighbour is visiting her quite frequently in an "old age home".

Oct 9 - What's happening with the Baroque on Lamma project in South Lamma?

Oct 8 - You might have noticed several downtimes of our web site recently. Also, the automatic email notifications from the ...

Oct 7 - With many sincere thanks to our "content contributors" Karlo Vera Cruz, RTHK TV, Alain Jaquier

Oct 6 - "Low tide tomorrow is around 3 pm if anyone wants to get some exercise shifting..."

Oct 5 - "HK Electric recently launched Caring for the Elderly scheme at YSW on 18 Sep."

Oct 4 - Police Report TV programme by RTHK, broadcast on TVB Pearl and ATV Jade, subtitled in English,...

Oct 1 - Lamma Ferry Disaster, Oct 1, 2012.
Online Condolence Book.

Sep 2014

Sep 30 - Occupy Central has spread to Admiralty, Wanchai, Causeway Bay, even Mongkok & TST, and now to Lamma?

Sep 29 - Details and application forms to submit your photos. They might be exhibited in the Lamma Adventure Carnival...

Sep 28 - Lamma Fun Day - Free Music Festival - Sat, Nov 1

Sep 27 - Have the YSW Harbour Beach Cleanup Marathon and Bear Camp (featured in last Tuesday's SCMP) joined forced?

Sep 26 - "I sincerely thank you for your visits and greetings to the 10th anniversary party of s+clicks design studio."

Sep 25 - This week: People of Lamma, YSW beach cleaning, Ferry Disaster 2nd anniversary,...

Sep 24 - Lammaite Pascale has been bitten by a bright green Bamboo Pit Viper in the Yung Shue Long valley 4 days ago.

Sep 23 - Starting Sunday, Oct 5! If you'd like them to add Tai Peng to their route, contact them right away.

Sep 22 - "We wonder what the beach would look like without the construction rubble and teeny..."

Sep 21 - "Living on Lamma has been an experience. You get the best of both worlds,..."

Sep 20 - "Lamma Grill has been in YSW for quite a while, on Back Street. A few months ago,..."

Sep 19 - "Starting from Sep 2014, our bill has taken on a new look to give you clearer..."

Sep 18 - "DJ gig at Lamma Grill - Sep 3, 2014 - Review by DJ Nick the Bookman"

Sep 17 - "Let's Get Cooking Using the Colour Wheel. Demonstration and Lunch."

Sep 12 - YSW Harbour's old jetty last night (my own photo), plus an HDR shot from our newest Lamma-zine contributor, Karlo.

Sep 11 - Add YOUR very own photo/video/... to this home page!

Sep 2 - "One of our officers has got talent in magic and will demonstrate it at the [Mid-Autumn Festival] carnival."

Sep 1 - "All three of my kids are going to school on Lamma (P1, P2 and K1)..."

Aug 2014

Aug 28 - "This spider just bit me, and then the orange-assed waspy thing bit the spider."

Aug 27 - Email me to add your very own Lamma Photo, Video, Website, Wildlife, Artwork of the Week!

Aug 26 - A few sunrise shots from these splendidly clear August days, viewed from Lamma's "North Point" (Pak Kok).

Aug 25 - Many of us like taking smartphone pictures of their food, to the frequent major annoyance of our fellow diners.

Aug 22 - Approaching Lamma ~ by Steven Robert Hirst

Aug 21 - '12 Years of Lamma.com.hk' commemorative poster.

Aug 20 - Fire Quad Bike accident this morning in Pak Kok. Path too narrow going up a steep hill. No reports of injuries. Enquiring...

Aug 17 - This is a poster from the Democracy Fence (just before the YSW ferry pier, opposite the former Democracy Wall).

Aug 16 - You might have seen these stickers all over North Lamma, Pak Kok ferry pier and on Tony the Coffee Guy's....

Aug 15 - Us Ed Pencil "had some inky fun times in Copenhagen and the UK over July."

Aug 14 - Another new guest blogger has just signed up for the Lamma-zine.

Aug 13 - "I've heard some of you are concerned about the python captured in early August."

Aug 12 - Lamma Photo, Video, Website, Wildlife, Artwork of the Week.

Aug 11 - Landing Pontoon -> Temporary Landing Point,
Aug 11-31

Aug 10 - Siuyu Yeung (GreenLammaGroup) has been teaching me how to take proper sunrise photos this morning.

Aug 9 - "Mission reports diversity of life and abundance of water on Pandora: new species found."

Aug 8 - Not performing on Lamma yet, hopefully soon, but in the Peel Fresco Music Lounge in Central, performing tonight.

Aug 7 - "Prime has a new menu with light tapas for the summer months, but we are also still serving favourites from..."

Aug 6 - New promotional poster, celebrating 12 years of this website. I used digital artworks by Yuri Malkov from Moscow.

Aug 5 - Ed Stokes: "Forget tower blocks at Lamma quarry."

Aug 4 - Introducing our newest, bilingual guest blogger, Lamma's brand-new Police Chief:
Camas TUNG Hei-man.

Aug 3 - "I was looking for a quiet place close to Hong Kong with small hotel on a beach, not crowded, where I could enjoy...."

Aug 2 - Lamma seen from a helicopter. Photo provided by Heliservices Hong Kong.

Aug 1 - Having left Switzerland half a lifetime ago, I rarely get homesick, except once a year, when we visit Swiss Chalet.

Jul 2014

Jul 31 - Dr John Wedderburn: Open Letter to Ms Yu Lai Fan, Islands District Councillor -
in English and Chinese.

Jul 30 - Ferocious strongman, proud PhD scholar and cheerful beer keg delivery man,...

Jul 26 - 1st person perspective of the Young Dragons team racing in DbAY, GoPro-ed by the drummer!

Jul 25 - Did you realise that 3 new restaurants have (re)opened in YSW in the last few weeks and 3+ have had major changes?

Jul 24 - Same, same, another happy, healthy, semi-retired Lammaite; still doing small moves (2982 0525),...

Jul 23 - 12 Years of Lamma.com.hk!

News, Events, Stories, Forum, Pictures, Classifieds...

Jul 22 - "Try Outrigger Canoeing on Lamma. Recruitment Day Saturday 9th August, 103pm."

Jul 21 - Yama Girls Go Hiking

(TVB travel programme) - TVB J2 HD channel, Fri, July 18, in Chin.

Jul 18 - "Lamma Sprints July 1st:
Power Station beach saw the first ever Lamma Outrigger Canoe Club Sprints Race."

Jul 17 - To find out more details, click above (topic #15,054 in our 12-year old forum)

Jul 16 - This is a photo of Lamma-Por's ferry on her way to the office, 8am ferry YSW-Central on July 11, passing Pak Kok.

Jul 15 - The hardest part is getting up at 5:30am; sunrises are occasionally more amazing and colourful than sunsets.

Jul 14 - "James, my son (the naughty one), won our sweepstake!"

Jul 13 - Check out Lamma Gung on Facebook for more (almost) daily news & pictures!

Jul 12 - Send me YOUR best Lamma-related photos, videos, websites, wildlife, artworks to be featured on home page/Facebook.

Jul 11 - This is one of the best reasons I've got so far, from ex-Lammaite Hunter who lived on an ancient, traditional Chinese junk...

Jul 10 - The ongoing Bike Park construction works at the YSW Ferry Pier have become an involuntary "tourist attraction".

Jul 9 - "Most humans live for today and dream for tomorrow, but... cherished yesterday?"

Jul 6 - Sorry, I just can't stop taking pictures of sunrises these days!

Jul 5 - LegCo Panel on Development - Special meeting on Mon, 7 July 2014, at 2:30 pm...

Jul 2 - "Lamma Gung added 5 photos to the album Lamma Highlights of the Week.
5 minutes ago"

Jul 1 - Finally, I got around to design and print a new promotional poster; a simple one this time, all sunrise photos:.

Jun 2014

Jun 30 - "One of the few things that have been missing till now were Hungarian Chimney Cakes.
Fortunately, this sad state..."

Jun 29 - More photos (by Robert Hope-Jones and myself)...

Jun 28 - This morning, 5:30am, shot from our Pak Kok rooftop.

Jun 24 - Lamma Dragons Final Newsletter 2014. For a little recap of their highly successful 2014 season in our forum, click below:

Jun 23 - "Ira Otivar heads to Hong Kong's most colourful island to taste some organic treats and indulge in a spot of boho...."

Jun 22 - (Photos courtesy of Peng Pan and Justin the Bear)

Jun 21 - "Anyone else experienced CENTIPEDES in your bed at night? I'm not happy..."

Jun 20 - Streetometry: from Tue, Jun 17: Banyan Bay Cafe: details. Photo exhibition by Alain Jaquier.

Jun 19 - "Lamma Island tends to attract birds of a feather - laid-
back types who enjoy nature..."

Jun 18 - "Found two chicks abandoned on the ground. I can only assume they toppled out of their nest, so what was I to do?"

Jun 12 - No words necessary, the pics tell the story...

Jun 11 - A few days ago, dozens of these football-sized creatures were floating serenely past and under the YSW Ferry Pier.

Jun 10 - Children educated by Island Arts are exhibiting @ Banyan Bay Cafe, Jun 6-14.

Jun 9 - Public consultation on the Future Fuel Mix for Electricity Generation.

Jun 8 - Pak Kok ferry en route to Aberdeen, South HK Island (The Peak, Cyberport,...).

Jun 7 - "30% off discount on YoDog, Smoothies Bars and Mr. Froyo Mini Cup."

Jun 6 - "Wednesday, 4th June, Prime Bar & Grill".

Jun 5 - Open Space concert,
Sat, May 31, 2014 -
by Nick the Bookman.

Jun 4 - Alan writes: "There was an amazing red tide at HSY yesterday. I went in anyway."

Jun 3 - Photo gallery of Dragon Boat Races along Aberdeen Promenade, Mon, Jun 2.

Jun 2 - "Sun Jun 1, '14: Results: Women - 1st | Men - 3rd
Lamma U18 - 2nd
Mixed - In plate and cup finals."

Jun 1 - So many sunset watchers on Lamma rooftops last night, all our neighbouring rooftops were filled with tenants hosting their...

May 2014

May 31 - Bug season is in full swing on Lamma! So many Colourful Creepy Crawlies are swarming all over the island,...

May 30 - "With your great support, I'm happy to report that I completed the London Marathon!"

May 29 - "Petitioning Lamma Island District Council:
Development of Skateboarding Ground in YSW, Lamma Island"

May 28 - New music reviews by Nick the Bookman: DOA, Defiant Scum, MAD Paint Party,...

May 27 - The Lady in the Pink Hat, Living Lamma, writes about the launch of Coastal Watch, a gov't funded project led by WWF.

May 26 - ...this "semi-official" website of the Lamma community, which has also been recognised by Facebook and Wikipedia!

May 25 - Last night in the Dragon Saloon, err, The Island Bar...

May 24 - Interesting story in the GuestRoom blog...

May 23 - "Don't let the name fool you. Prime Bar & Grill is the perfect place to go if you are  craving a hearty vegetarian..."

May 22 - "We, the free Russian-speaking majority of Lamma..."

May 21 - Lamma-1 is the luxury housing development and gated community on Tannery Beach in Nga Kau Wan.

May 20 - In Lamma's multi-ethnic community, who's holding the REAL power here?

May 14 - More post-flood pictures from Hung Shing Yeh beach...

May 13 - Full Apple Daily story and pictures and translation...

May 12 - "SCMP cartoonist Harry Harrison celebrates 20 years in Hong Kong with a look back at his favourite work."

May 6 - Just Green is actually a great and inspiring Lamma success story.

May 5 - So much has changed in the village, and so much is still the same, 18 years later.
Spot the differences!

May 4 - Lamma 500 dragonboat results & photos of the winning teams; plus L-G's photo gallery.

May 2 - "What a sunny day! No rain drops with 1,080 people signed; total signatures more than 5,000 now."

May 1 - Power Station Beach, an (almost) yearly Lamma Tradition.
More photos...

Apr 2014

Apr 30 - "Today is the very last day of my solo exhibition Streetometry."

Apr 29 - "Google Street View has come to Lamma. See who you can recognize!"

Apr 28 - Cleanup of the Cantonese opera's huge bamboo arena, post-Tin Hau Festival.

Apr 25 - "New species identified on Planet Pandora"

Apr 24 - The only public benches on YSW Main Street before the Tin Hau Temple opened recently, behind the former Spicy Island.

Apr 23 - "Rezone ex-Lamma Quarry as an Eco Theme Park."

Apr 22 - Photo gallery by Howard Sheard

Apr 21 - "Updates: There were two known dogs poisonings over the Easter holiday behind Beer Garden."

Apr 20 - Lamma Dragons on the Rocks", close to the YSW Gaido Pier, by Nicky Jones,...

Apr 19 - There were long queues outside the Bookworm Cafe over Easter. Why?

Apr 18 - "Gardens, Photography and Food:
Enjoy Easter Saturday exploring gorgeous gardens,..."

Apr 17 - "I first met Alain on a beach on Lamma Island."

Apr 16 - Alysha Tarr - paddler of the new Lamma Dragons Under-18s writes:

Apr 15 - Like my new poster? Should I get it printed to display it in a few selected places?
P.S. Happy & Delicious Easter...

Apr 14 - Latest article from WebMD: Evidence Weight-Loss Surgery Helps Against Diabetes.

Apr 13 - Even after more than 12 years living on Lamma, I still discover new, major, yearly, local events with zero "Gweilos".

Apr 10 - We're still not sure if this will be a full reclamation or just the promised platform, similar to the ferry pier?

Apr 9 - Shot from our rooftop last night:

Apr 8 - "Beauty lost its mother on a fresh spring day...
Here's a little Many-Banded Krait who had left the nest."

Apr 7 - "Yesterday's walk inspired me to do a collage of some of ... unique post boxes."

Apr 6 - "Caroline & James are pleased to inform you all that in July we will be opening in our..."

Apr 1 - "How do two ex-Lamma residents meet? Neither Jules Meaney nor Bike Mike had ever encountered ... on Lamma."

Mar 2014

 

Mar 31 - "After years of not writing, I have been badgered and cajoled into writing mode."

Mar 30 - "What do you get when you have a beach, music, meat, 4 dragon boats and lots of friends? One hell of a party!"

Mar 29 - "OMG!!! It's TONIGHT!! I'm going to be NAKED on stage at the Underground Festival!"

Mar 28 - "Everyone was a winner today at LamMarathon. A heroic effort raised HK$3,658 for Children with Cancer UK."

Mar 27 - Lamma Village Sewerage Phase 2.

Mar 26 - This looks like one of Lamma's famous Black Holes.
But those infamous Gravity Pockets are usually located
...

Mar 19 - Deadline for comments on the EPD's EIA study:
This Friday, Mar 21!

Mar 14 - New takeaway place in the former location of the waffle shop, just after the former Diesel's.

Mar 13 - "Plan unveiled for high-rises at Sok Kwu Wan to double island's population."

Mar 8 - The Conservancy Association, GreenLammaGroup, volunteers & Lammaites...

Mar 1 - "Party Purpose: to drive out recently-awoken egg-layers, incl. snakes, centipedes etc...."

Feb 2014

Feb 28 - "...raise the awareness on prevention of this nature of crime in the Lamma Community."

Feb 27 - It mentioned several Lamma Celebrities by name, calling them "Offbeat Britons".

Feb 26 - "...action and adventures that will strengthen the bonds between fathers and their children."

Feb 25 - Only Half the Man I Used to Be.

Feb 22 - "New to Lamma?
Try Dragon Boating, Meet New People, Be Part of Lamma's Culture."

Feb 21 - "Lamma's Jack Wilson will be running the London Marathon this year in support of Children with Cancer UK."

Feb 12 - Bar & Restaurant News: Valentine's Day menus.

Feb 11 - "Have you ever wondered why we fall in love?
What exactly is this thing called love,..."

Feb 10 - Lamma's favourite son Fat Gor (Chow Yun-Fat) has got two major movies showing in HK's cinemas.

Feb 9 - Alain Jaquier writes:
"Lamma Unicorn dance is going around today....".

Feb 6 - "Blood - Damage after Typhoon Vicente, first T10 in a long time." - by Eva.
 

Feb 5 - Looking back over Lamma-Gung's last 7 years on Facebook, it's like a quick and simple history lesson of Lamma.

Feb 4 - Read and see more of Sean Creamer's photo blog post in The Guest Room...
P.S. Like to see one more?

Feb 3 - A little, nightly, 15-layer copy-and-paste job from my ever-changing, seasonal smartphone home screen.

Feb 2 - "3 fire engines, 1 ambulance, 1 fireboat, 1 rescue boat, 1 police boat & large crowd of onlookers for..."

Feb 1 - A few random photos of nighttime in quiet Pak Kok Village.

Jan 2014

Kung Hei Fat Choi

Jan 31 - "Happy Chinese New Year to all my friends and family in Hong Kong and around the world!"

Switching on Tai Peng Man

Jan 30 - Can you resist the temptation to push that big button and find out what will happen?
 

Bike Park Start

Jan 28 - It's a container office for the Bike Park construction, placed outside the YSW Library today.
 

Getting Rid of Ratty

Jan 27 - "Any tips? An intelligent and cunning rat in my flat has so far foiled all attempts at entrapment and eviction."

Trap Neuter Release Controversy

Jan 23 - "Desexing scheme for strays has been an abject failure in village."

New Year & Valentine's @ Concerto Inn

Jan 22 - "Valentine's Day Room With Dining Package for Two.
Share your sweetest moment."

Tai Peng Man

Jan 21 - "Have you passed by the Tai Peng garden recently? We have a new addition to the garden called Tai Peng Man."

Geocaching on Mt. Stenhouse

Jan 20 - "sthlm greystones couldn't find Lamma Island - Mt Stenhouse (Traditional Cache)"
 

30 Years of Four Peaks Races

Jan 19 - ...times to get from the boat anchored off South Lamma to the top of Mt. Stenhouse,...

Fa Fa Fai Chun

Jan 18 - Chinese NY Calligraphy - Fai Chun Writing
@ Fa Fa House, Sun, Jan 12.
 

Colour, Great Food & Good Company

Jan 17 - Yearly tour by our Gardening Forum moderator:
All the Fun of the Fair @ Shenzhen

Bilingual Yellow Pages

Jan 16 - Let's update our Lamma Bilingual Yellow Pages!
There are so many local business contacts in our forum already.

Police Meeting: Dog Poisonings

Jan 15 - Primary School, Wed, Jan 15, 7-9pm: John F. Cameron, Police Superintendent

Free Digital Marketing!

Jan 14 - Banner ads, advertorials & mini-websites, to email campaigns, Facebook marketing & our bilingual Yellow Pages.

Dog Poisoning Meeting

Jan 10 - "A meeting will be held at 6pm on Wednesday 15th January 2014 at the Lamma Primary School..."

Beach Party, by P. K. Pebbles

Jan 9 - Winner for the most creative entry in the RTHK/SCMP short story competition, written by The Lady in the Pink Hat:

Secret Police Air Operations?

Jan 8 - "Incoming... I hope no one is badly injured and needing a ride. Nope, loadsa peeps. Strange cameo get-up and..."

R.I.P. Diesel's

Jan 7 - Robert Hope-Jones has been sneaking behind the tarpaulin hiding the total demolition-in-progress.

Become an Island Artist!

Jan 6 - To learn more about Roz's children art classes, check out these stories: Art Class; Birds & Butterflies.

Beach Shoes

Jan 5 - "The shoes were collected on a secluded beach just past Mo Tat Wan Village, also some shoes were collected on Tung O beach."

Colourful Village Houses

Jan 4 - So many Village Houses all over the New Territories and the Islands look so much alike, often in the "Spanish Villa" style.

Island Gym Promotion

Jan 3 - How about a low-cost gym, open 24-7, not crowded, and located close to your home in Yung Shue Wan?

Treasure Hunters in SCMP

Jan 2 - Straight from our forum into the SCMP, 4 of my photos made it on the City-2 page today.
 

Welcoming 2014 on Mt. Stenhouse

Jan 1 - Stone sign and photo by the Ed Williams family... climbing Mt. Stenhouse today.

Dec 2013

2013 Year in Review

Dec 31 - "Year in Review - A look at your 20 biggest moments on Facebook".
 

Santa in the Village

Dec 30 - Santa in the Village, for Operation Santa Claus, also organised by our 15-year OSC veterans, The Island Bar.

Hiking Lamma, the Hard Way

Dec 29 - Pak Kok - Tai Peng - Lamma Winds - Snake Trail - Lo So Shing - Sok Kwu Wan - Ling Kok Shan - Mo Tat Wan

Junior Christmas Camp

Dec 28 - Cooking, baking, archery, Frisbee golf, campfire,... are just some of the many campy activities the "Juniors" enjoyed...

Santa on the Beach

Dec 27 - Santa Claus visiting Power Station Beach: children's Christmas presents, carols, campfires, mulled wine,...

After-Christmas Sale

Dec 26 - Advertising Special Offer: all new ads free till end of Jan 2014!
 

Jing-le Bells

Dec 25 - Christmas Special Set @ Jing Jing Bar
 
 

Happy Holidays to All Our Readers!

Dec 24 - Happy Holidays from Lamma.com.hk!
 

Christmas/NY Specials Menus

Dec 23 - Have you decided yet where on Lamma to celebrate with a festive meal?

'You have been arrested'

Dec 17 - Opening ceremony of the new Yung Shue Wan police station, Tue, Dec 17, 2013.
 

'You Guys Are the Best'

Dec 16 - "Thanks for the Butts.
I would like to thank the recent BBQ party on Power Station Beach."

Train With the Champ

Dec 14 - Records:
386 professional Muay Thai fights:
win 349, K.O. 227, lost 35,
drawn 2.

Jungle Jim Interview

Dec 13 - "Jim Brockman's
music collection became a sentient entity in the Autumn of 2007."

The Encyclo-delic Bearded Selectah

Dec 12 - "Hitching a ride on my SoundCloud page, Nick the Bookman and DJ Nipper..."

Foreigners and Honkanese

Dec 11 - Even sights that many of us are not enamored by at all seem to amuse many visitors,...
 

The Gunk with the Spunk

Dec 10 - What is it with Lamma and zombie videos? After the first smash hit, Isle Be Damned,...
 

Grass Skiing & Ballooning

Dec 9 - Where on Lamma to go for grass skiing, hot air balloon flying, weekend markets, recycled craft projects,...?

Diesel's Farewell Party

Dec 8 - For more photos and memories, see our Bar & Restaurant News forum...
 

Christmassy Sunday

Dec 7 - Treasure Hunt,
Christmas for Visayas,
Christmas Fair.
 

Join Joyce & Friends @ Diesel's Farewell

Dec 6 - Please leave your best memories and photos in our Bar & Restaurants News forum.

Nov 2013

Lamma, a Geocaching Mecca?

Nov 28 - Geocaching is an inexpensive, environmentally friendly family game that all can play for the cost of a few dollars.

Lamma Family Portrait Project

Nov 27 - They're Rambo & Lorraine, the Lamma Families Photographers.

FUN DAY on Saturday!

Nov 21 - Where to go this Saturday to meet Bollands, Bearded Ukuladies, Turing Apples and Fat Jokers?

Sybil Snake Slithering Into Banyan House

Nov 20 - "Sarah Brennan, author of the Chinese Calendar Tales, illustrated by Harry Harrison,..."

Lamma Calendar 2014

Nov 19 - "Here's a sneak preview of the Lamma Calendar 2014. Please snap them up from the Fun Day on Saturday."

Charity Auction @
Lamma Fun Day

Nov 18 - "The Charity Auction is always one of the biggest fundraisers at Lamma Fun Day."

Fun, Fundraising & Frivolity

Nov 17 - An amazing autumn Sunday in Yung Shue Wan, full of fun, fundraising & frivolity.

Saturday Evening on Lamma

Nov 16 - 7-a-side youngster football in YSW Football Pitch,
set dinner @ Green Cottage, new Dance Studio before opening day.

Love & Help from Lamma

Nov 15 - These are very busy days for Lamma's numerous fundraisers for the victims of Super Typhoon Haiyan.

Mobile Phone Themes

Nov 14 - Discovering and playing around with mobile apps is a major pastime for Lammaites, same as for so many HKers.

YSW Plaza Opening Ceremony

Nov 13 - Photos of the opening ceremony in the new YSW Plaza, just behind the Football Pitch..

Round HK Island Race

Nov 10 - Lamma Outriggers today, circumnavigating all of HK Island while the "Strong Monsoon Signal" was active.

A New Beginning?

Nov 9 - Some of my readers might remember my rather melancholic story about the end of my former rooftop garden.

HK Ferry HD

Nov 8 - Android/iPhone mobile App HKFerry HD, showing the schedules for the 4 Lamma ferry routes by 3 different companies.

Drilling Mystery?

Nov 7 - See what I discovered during a hike in North Lamma recently! Deep drilling equipment and works in progress!

L-G Goes Camping

Nov 6 - Being an official Google Publisher, they invited me to their DigiCamp in Quarry Bay today.

Lamma Winds Wedding?

Nov 3 - See what I found during my early Sunday morning biking constitutional from Pak Kok to the pavilion above the windturbine:

Sunset Photo Mania!

Nov 2 - Today's sunset generated a real flood of pictures from my mostly Lamma-based Facebook Friends within minutes.

Oct 2013

Free Dinner for Your Best Halloween Photo!

Oct 30 - Send me your best Halloween photos, all taken on Lamma between today - Sunday.

Lamma Transformer?

Oct 24 - More recent photos from Lamma's master nature photographer:

Ski Slope, Water Slide, UFO Landing Site?

Oct 23 - Some of the very best feedback I ever get on my Lamma-zine photos or stories...

New Observation Platform?

Oct 20 - Look what I discovered at sunset today, walking to Power Station beach, looking up the hill above the Power Station:

HK Clean Up Meets Brand on the Beach

Oct 17 - "Join us next Sat 26 Oct when Brand on the Beach contributes to the HK Clean Up!"

Rog-Raiser: Fund-Raiser for Roger Searl

Oct 16 - "See you all tonight at Rog Raiser! Great prizes to be won, awesome holidays..."

Best of Lamma-zine Photos

Oct 10 - 1 year of my best Lamma-zine picture collages in a Facebook public album, including links to the stories:

Lest We Forget...

Oct 9 - Yung Shue Wan Ferry Pier, 1 year after the Lamma Ferry Disaster...

Fridge Fixer?

Oct 8 - "The general store opposite Chow Yun Fat's trees, if that makes sense. Or next to the couch murder house."

Snail Mail

Oct 7 - My letters seem to be delivered by tiny snails crawling all over the envelopes inside my letterbox!

Fun Day Volunteers!

Oct 4 - "WANTED:
Volunteers, Home Cooks, Volleyball teams, Stallholders, Bric a Brac."

No Public or Private Transport

Oct 3 - Most people seem surprised by our total lack of any motorised transportation.

'Lamma Incident Memorial Service'

Oct 2 - "...in memory of the 39 people who lost their lives in the Lamma boat collision last year..."

National Day, 1 Year Ago

Oct 1 - Remembering the Lamma Ferry Disaster...

Online Condolence Book.

Sep 2013

Lamma Calendar 2014 Deadline: Oct 4!

Sep 30 - Calling all photographers! How to get YOUR photos into the Lamma Calendar?

Vandalism @ Lamma Winds Pavilion!?

Sep 29 - This is the scene of utter devastation that greeted us this morning!

A True Belieber

Sep 28 - To the utter bewilderment of this old fogey here, who's almost illiterate in today's hottest music,...

Portraits of Lamma Families

Sep 27 - Well-known Lamma photographers couple Rambo & Lorraine are participating in the Families 300 exhibition.

Welcoming Our Feline Overlords

Sep 26 - "I wish to make a formal public apology. A couple of days ago in my foolishness..."

Village House Building Boom

Sep 25 - Sometime next year, we'll likely have 6 brand-new houses completed in a single tiny area.

Jing Jing Set Menu

Sep 24 - We're becoming major fans of Jing-Jing's new, daily changing lunch and dinner set menus.

Usagi Aftermath:
We're Alive!

Sep 23 - Typhoon Usagi - announced as the largest typhoon to hit HK in 34 years,...

Ready to Make a Change?

Sep 21 - "Find out more about upcoming Kinesiology courses."

(Advertorial)

Terrible Reviews

Sep 20 - We've published so many mostly positive Lamma visitor reviews, maybe it's time to counterbalance?

Mid-Autumn @ Hung Shing Yeh Beach

Sep 19 - Families and friends enjoying the clear full-moon night of the Mid-Autumn Festival.

We Demand Faster Broadband!

Sep 18 - Just click here for Faster Broadband For Lamma and join us in fighting for what we are...!

Brown Tree Frog Foam Nest

Sep 17 - "A single female makes the foam nest and she is about 50% larger than the males."

Shopping Trip to Tai Peng

Sep 16 - To do ANY shopping or eating, you have to either walk or bike a long way, or even take a ferry.

Inside Lamma.com.hk's Home Office

Sep 4 - I apologise in advance if my writings these days sound even more feverish & confused...

Severe Concussion!

Sep 3 - A major accident happened this morning in the Lamma-Gung&Por residence!

Aug 2013

Jailiaimist, Peehoutlerego, Mofscasiasics, AiuryShaharr  & AromoDogetoob?

Aug 31 - New forum members or evil fiends & forum spammers?

Breakfast Is Being Served on the Balcony, Milady

Aug 30 - Settling slowly but very happily into our new home, we're simplifying/downsizing our lives.

A Sense of Mystery?

Aug 29 - Central Ferry Pier 4, what's happening?
Feedbacks to Lamma Gung's post w/picture on Facebook:

Forum Upgraded & Online Again!

Aug 28 - After a massive spam attack on our forum last week we've had to upgrade....

Forum Down Due to Spam Attack!

Aug 22 - Our forum is down at the moment, shut down by our US webhosting co. due to...

Perpetuating the Myth...

Aug 14 - "There'll be no newspapers on Lamma today [T8] so thought I'd post today's cartoon."

Lamma Dragons: The Next Generation

Aug 4 - "The Youth Paddling was a great success. About 24 kids turned up..."

Moving Break...

Aug 3 - Stories and photos from our move (using the excellent Trade Winds Transport moving services once again).

Island Gym Promotion

Aug 2 - The Island Gym is offering $50 monthly discount if you join before Sep 12th!

National Day @ Swiss Chalet

Aug 1 - Today is Swiss National Day and as members of the huge "Swiss Abroad" community it's our tradition to celebrate....

Jul 2013

Summer Splash @ Hung Shing Yeh Beach

Jul 31 - Big waves yesterday at Hung Shing Yeh beach! This was shot in Panorama mode....

Food Tasting @ Jing Jing

Jul 30 - Jing Jing (opposite Diesel's Bar) is now open for dinner as well.

Indian Specials @ The Waterfront

Jul 24 - We got an very pleasant surprise at lunchtime in The Waterfront Bar & Rest. yesterday.

11th Anniversary of the 'Lamma Website'

Jul 23 - 11 years today since this website started up, very hard to believe! 1,000s of daily stories,...

Yung Shue Long Farmer Retires

Jul 22 - The Old Farmer in the Yung Shue Long Valley has retired a few weeks ago.

Sunday Sunset Roasts @ Prime

Jul 21 - We'll be hearing a lot more good news from this classy venue soon as they'll introduce....

Varial Kickflip, Feebie Grind & Bigspin Boardslide

Jul 20 - "For all skateboarders, cruisers and long boarders on Lamma Island."

R.I.P. My Rooftop Jungle

Jul 19 - We have to move very soon, driven out of YSW by the recent massive rent increases.

Breakfast @ Shelly's

Jul 18 - Shelly's on YSW Back Street is only selling (cheese)cakes, right? Wrong!

Blind Leading the Blind?

Jul 17 - What's going on here? Tonight in the middle of YSW Main Street, opposite Banyan Bay Cafe. Facebook Comments:

'I Love My Licence Plate!'

Jul 16 - "So to make my jeep a little more obviously local, I got a personal plate. What else would I have chosen?!"

Learn How to Do the Spider Dance

Jul 15 - "I am thinking about moving to Lamma, but I have an extreme case of arachnophobia."

Pink & Orange & Black

Jul 14 - Cable Road along Power Station Beach on an early Sunday morning.

R.I.P. Sugar

Jul 13 - Farewell to Sugar.
by Emily the ex-Ice Cream Lady: Sugar's Human Companion: (Photos by Emily)

Juxtapose Thai Magic & Paper Airplanes

Jul 12 - Thai Food Cooking Demonstration & Food Tasting.

Volcano or Sunset?

Jul 11 - Sun setting behind huge sand piles @ Gaido Pier, YSW.

Constructive Development or Destructive Disaster?

Jul 8 - Social Impact Assessment Group Report: Ex-Lamma Quarry Area, by PolyU students.

Family Trail People Watching

Jul 7 - Most weekends, the Family Trail between Yung Shue Wan and Sok Kwu Wan is severely crowded with Lamma visitors.

Livin' the Dream in Sleepy South Lamma

Jul 6 - Building a Cantonese Opera arena outside the Tin Hau Temple, Sok Kwu Wan.

Flickr Time Capsule

Jul 5 - Remember Flickr? You know, where people posted their best photos well before Facebook Albums became so pervasive?

New Recycling Collection Points

Jul 4 - New collection points for glass, electrical appliances, paper, plastics and metals.

Mural Painters @ Hans Andersen Club

Jul 3 - "Love Painting, Painting Love" @ HAC Lamma Island, YSW, Sat, Jun 29, 10am - 5pm.

Jun 2013

 

Watersports & Mongolian Yurts

Jun 30 - YMCA Lamma Island Outdoor Centre Grand Opening and Open House Day.

Sewerage Mini-Exhibition

Jun 29 - Connections to Sewers:

Why Connect?
How to Connect?
Who Will Pay?

Gravitic Lividity in the SpaceTimeContinuum

Jun 28 - Jethro Tull in HK - June 24, 2013, Asia Arena, HK Airport: Review by Nick the Bookman.

Dress Code on Lamma?

Jun 27 - I think this is the first time I've seen an explicit dress code, describing proper and improper attire in detail.

Lowest Tide of 2013

Jun 26 - Yung Shue Wan harbour yesterday, 6pm, lowest tide level of 2013, close to the minimum sea level of 0m.

Motor Pike & Push Carp

Jun 25 - This photo on my Timeline received some great captions from my Friends within a few hours,...

Interconnected & Intertwined

Jun 24 - Fri, Jun 21, 6:30-11:30pm: Part-of gallery, G/F 16 Sik On St, Wanchai: Feat. Lamma artists & musicians.

Art Class @ Banyan House

Jun 23 - Check out Roz Keep's art classes and the exhibition of the children's recent artworks, still running in Cath's Bar.

Serenely Serendipitous Summer Sunsets

Jun 22 - I'll miss these epic, long-lasting sunsets over Yung Shue Wan harbour...

KKK Listens to 'Voice of Lamma

Jun 21 - Legislator Council member Kwok Ka Ki, Civic Party, has visited Yung Shue Wan...

Turtles & Temples @
Cath's Bar

Jun 20 - The exhibition by Roz Keep, featuring her children classes' artworks,...

Investment Bankers & Refugees

Jun 19 - One more regular beach cleaning today on Pebbles Beach, Pak Kok....

There's an App for That!

Jun 18 - Communication with Lamma shopkeepers can be challenging, especially if your Cantonese is not up to...

Plastic Jesus, the Sequel

Jun 17 - "We're awaiting the day when it makes a cameo appearance in the background of a Harry cartoon somewhere..."

Lamma Dragons, 1996

Jun 16 - "Letdown for Marine Heroes": SCMP, June 16, 1996, from Backbites.

Prime Food & Prime Service

Jun 15 - Click for more photos and my full review...

Exciting News About
Sew(er)age?

Jun 14 - Latest news of the sewerage works and the Sewage Treatment Plants.

The Forum & Classifieds Need Your Help!

Jun 13 - So many Lammaites have been selling & buying stuff, and finding & letting flats,...

Lamma Ladies Are #1!

Jun 12 - Congratulations to the Lamma Dragons, Ladies team; champions once again!
#1 in Discovery Bay today!

Plastic Jesus

Jun 11 - Frazer & The McGilvrays @ The Island Bar, Apr 13, '13

The Bearded Ukuladies Expeditionary Triumphs and Travesties...

Jun 10 - ...fine specimens of the endangered Homo Lammapiens.

New Official Court Birdographer

Jun 9 - Red-Whiskered Bulbuls - by Rambler

Beach Beancurd on Car-Free, Carefree Island

Jun 8 - Smile, the in-flight magazine of Cebu Pacific Airline, The Philippines.

'Is Lamma Island open whole year?'

Jun 7 - I've just received this email below. What do YOU suggest I should reply?

Home...

Jun 3 - June weather over Yung Shue Wan, taken from the ferry pier, this is the view greeting ferry passengers arriving!

Dog Poo Castles

Jun 2 - Has ANYBODY EVER seen a dog use one of these Dog Latrines?

Soccer Tots & Champs

Jun 1 - "Premier Junior Soccer.
Saturday and Sunday.
Boys and Girls welcome!"

May 2013

The Great Lamma Clean Up Continues...

May 28 - "It was threatening thunderstorms, but we had a fab start to the..."

Lamma Dragons Fundraiser

May 23 - Up for auction this Sat night in The Island Bar, an original by Harry Harrison!

Cargo Blocking Ferry Exits

May 18 - "Passengers stop overloaded ferry from sailing" - SCMP, May 11, 2013

Rooftop Jungle Home Office

May 17 - Once upon a time, 5 years ago, there was just a standard, empty, tiled rooftop when we moved in.

20 Years of YSW Canto Opera

May 16 - Congratulations to the Hing Fung Ming Cantonese Opera Troupe: 20th Tin Hau Festival!

Solar Power Boost

May 15 - Where's HK's largest solar power installation located? Just over the hill from Yung Shue Wan, in the Power Station.

Night Safari @ Sok Kwu Wan

May 14 - I joined one of 3 "Night Safari" tours on Sat, May 4, in Sok Kwu Wan.

Animated Lamma Map,
1987 - 2012

May 13 - Google has released timelapse image of how the Earth's surface has changed.

Dogwalking
Over Ling Kok Shan

May 12 - On the way to the top of Ling Kok Shan, the 250-metre tall hill behind Sok Kwu Wan.

R.I.P. Allan Ferguson

May 11 - Do you recognise this beaming couple? A picture published in 1985,...

Canto Opera -
Behind the Stage

May 10 - "Fascinated to be at backstage of a Cantonese Opera for the first time."

Above the Lamma 500

May 6 - Video by Joe the Quadrocopter Aviator -
Results and winner photos of the Lamma 500 dragonboat races.

Zooming in on Lamma 500

May 5 - View from the Trig Point above Lamma windturbine, the highest point of N. Lamma.

Lamma Day 2013

May 2 - Yung Shue Wan Tin Hau festival & dragonboat/sampan races & Cantonese opera.

Apr 2013

Bilingual Yellow Pages

Apr 28 - Every Lammaite has name cards and a list of handy local contacts, like repairmen, etc. Please share them!

Your Opinion About Ex-Lamma Quarry Future?

Apr 19 - There have been many ideas about what do with this huge, natural, almost empty area.

Snake Season!

Apr 18 - The main snake season has started up again, the close encounters are getting more and more numerous.

Get $30 to Use E-Bills

Apr 17 - "To promote a low carbon lifestyle, the HK Electric rewards eligible customers who opt for receiving e-bills."

All Citizens MUST...

Apr 16 - Constant fiddling with mobile phones has reached even the most remote places on Lamma, locals and visitors alike.

5x Faster Internet

Apr 15 - Fed up with the pedestrian speeds you're getting from your home Broadband/Wifi or the local free Wifi hotspots?

Blooming Hippies

Apr 7 - Hippeastrum blooming @ Tai Peng Community Garden: (photos by Defensive Tulip).

LoSo Hippies

Apr 3 - South Lamma is changing fast, becoming the hip and fun place to visit and live.

Easter Weekend -
Random Photos

Apr 2 - Photo by Marcus: "Toy sale, top salesmen!"
Yummy home-made jam...

Bauhinia Island

Apr 1 - You might have seen the recently announced Govt. plans for 5 reclamations outside Victoria Harbour, plus artificial islands.

Mar 2013

Chow Yun-Fat @ Andy's Seafood

Mar 31 - Like every year close to the Ching Ming holiday, Lamma's favourite son, Chow Yun-Fat,...

Happy Easter Newsletter

Mar 30 - "Watch the Brand on the Beach video.

Support glass recycling."

Dragonboat Hitchhiker

Mar 24 - Lamma Dragons in training on a Sunday morning, chased by a dog!
Guess who's faster?

Live Music @ Bebe V

Mar 23 - "Sat, Mar 16, 3-6pm:
Live music at Bebe V, Sok Kwu Wan - with our special guests Ryan x Shirley."

Lamma's Future Sister Island?

Mar 22 - Did you hear about the Govt. proposal to reclaim a bigger sister island for Lamma?

Better Than 99.999%

Mar 21 - This is the little flyer that comes with our monthly electricity bill from HK Electric.

Lamma Illuminating HK Island

Mar 20 - Map from the HK Night Sky Brightness Monitoring Network - over a 3-year period.

Like the New Forum Header?

Mar 19 - I've redesigned the header of all our forum pages once again.

Planet Lamma.com.hk

Mar 18 - T-shirts, anyone?
If there's enough interest, I might get some printed. A3 size posters would be free. Contact me, pls.

Holi Night @ 7th Avenue

Mar 17 - Saturday, March 16, 7:30pm-late:
7th Avenue Bar & Rest.

Joe the Quadrocopter Aviator

Mar 12 - Who's that cool dude with the shiny shades, the oversized, manly remote control, the relaxed stance, legs crossed?

More Lamma Planets

Mar 11 - One more photo, just received this afternoon from a HART team member atop Lamma Winds, Wai Kong Leung.

Planet Lamma

Mar 10 - Click above for an interactive, zoomable 360-degree view of North Lamma, viewed from flying up high.

Lamma for Kids

Mar 9 - A locally very popular and best- selling book is "Hong Kong for Kids - A Parent's Guide", published by Blacksmith Books.

Lamma War Game Venue

Mar 8 - Here's one more of the many ways the ex-Lamma Quarry has been used in the past, besides the current YMCA...

Pak Kok Market Day

Mar 7 - Pak Kok Village: Sun, Mar 3, 11am-4pm:

Pin Your Pledge for Earth Hour

Mar 6 - Only 6 individuals on Lamma so far pledging support for Earth Hour this year?!

What Fuels the Lamma-zine?

Mar 5 - ... besides copious, unreasonable amounts of French-pressed, home-delivered coffee...?

Brands on Pebbles Beach

Mar 4 - "The prize for the most rubbish from one brand goes to Vita Water, again!"

$2 Ferry Rides for 65+

Mar 3 - Starting today!

Click above for details or view "Your Ticket to Enriching Life".

'How Tall?'

Mar 2 - "'How Tall Do These Buildings Go Anyhow?�
Big Question Looms When a Lamma Pet Visits Central."

Windy Wonder, Rock Ramble & Night Safari

Mar 1 - The latest version of the Lamma Island Eco-tour map has been published by CA & HKE.

Feb 2013

Bad Contact of Optical (CCD/CMOS) Block - Feb 28

Always carrying a pocket snapshooter with me wherever I go comes in so handy...

Recycle Your Glass & Elect-
rical Appliances!
- Feb 27

"Pilot Community Recycling Programme in Islands District"

Advertiser Newsletters
Feb 26

Our "Free Ads" promotion is still running and has been extended till Mar 31, due to its popularity.

5th Surgiversary - Feb 25

Automatic email from ObesityHelp Services (plus my comments added in green; a bit like an interview with myself.)

Lamma - the Next Sardinia/Corsica? - Feb 22

Just in: the latest South Lamma newsletter from the Baroque on Lamma Team.

Lamma Island MTR? - Feb 21

Look what I found!
Still secret plans, a train sim or pure fantasy? You decide.

How Slow Is Your Mobile Broadband? - Feb 18

These low mobile Broadband speeds are probably similar for all other mobile networks,...

Yu Lai Fan's Working Report 2012 - Feb 16

Copies available outside YSW District Council office (besides Lamma Gourmet).

Deadline for Ex-Lamma Quarry Comments! - Feb 6

TODAY is the last day to submit comments to the Govt.'s plans to build private and public housing...

Rorry Chan - Wood Sculptor & Builder - Feb 5

He's one of just a few sculptors and builders who works mostly in driftwood, typhoon leftovers,...

Jan 2013

Sewerage Digging Outside Your Home (Again)? - Jan 31

"Phase 2 of Lamma's new sewerage system will begin soon. It will mean digging in..."

Lamma Dog Owners Group
Jan 30

A new Facebook group has just been set up by Trey and has quickly gained traction.

YSW Plaza - Jan 29

This is the new Activity Centre
in-between the Gaido Pier and the future YSW Police Station.

Hans Andersen Club @ Lamma - Jan 28

Fairy Merry Lamma Project -
Photo Album -
Contact Lamma Island Centre

Auction of Lamma Oil Painting - Jan 21

So who'd like to buy this beautiful and unique original oil painting by Tony to support this website?

'We Were There!' - Jan 20

Top of Mt. Stenhouse, Sunday, Jan 20, early morning. Sincere congrats to these 8 Lammaites & friends & their 5 dogs!

Catradise Castle - Jan 11

These styrofoam boxes for YSW's feral cat colony close to the ferry pier have just been cleared away.

Free Lamma-zine Ads 'til Feb 28 - Jan 9

We're offering free adverts to all new or returning advertisers 'til end of Feb!

Ex-Lamma Quarry Public Forum - Jan 8

You might have noticed the 10 display panels in the Central Pier 4 since Monday, Jan 7?

Best Events of 2012? - Jan 7

There has been such a wealth of events last year, serious, enlightening and uplifting ones, but also some unusual,...

Early Riser Lammaites
Jan 6

Quite a number of Lammaites seem to be up and about pretty early on Sundays.

Inside the Ex-Lamma Quarry
Jan 5

Ex-Lamma Quarry photo gallery, including the future YMCA Outdoor Centre.

A Very Ethically Diverse Population - Jan 4

"The green and clean Discovery Bay" is described as "home to a very ethically diverse population".

Treasure Hunt 2012 - Jan 3

Click for captioned photo gallery of "Santa in the Village" & Treasure Hunt Awards.

Treasure Hunters, Gangnam Style - Jan 2

This is the best & funniest Lamma video I've seen in a long time, Lammaites acting up...

Happy, Healthy & Humorous New Year! - Jan 1

New Year's Eve on Lamma, 10 years ago.
Click to enlarge: (C) SCMP.

Dec 2012

Tin Hau Temple Reopening
Dec 31

Click for photo gallery. Taoist gods statues inside the temple, before and after replacement:

Lamma Bee Valley - Dec 30

Encounter on the Family Trail between Hung Shing Yeh beach and SKW, right where you can go up to the Youth Hostel.

YMCA Lamma Island Outdoor Centre - Dec 29

Click for photo gallery of ex-Lamma Quarry, cement factory and YMCA's Centre.

B�b� V - South Lamma's First Coffee Shop - Dec 28

I stumbled upon this cheerful place on SKW's main strip, amidst all the seafood restaurants.

A Great Day in South Lamma!
Dec 27

... one of the most enjoyable, memorable and unplanned days I've ever enjoyed on Lamma!

East Lamma Geopark?
Dec 26

HK Countryside Watch blogs: "Should East Lamma be included in the Hong Kong Geopark?"

A Merry Band of Fairies & Elves - Dec 25

"Santa on the Beach � Dec 22 - As the sun sunk beneath the horizon, a ripple of excitement..."

Pak Kok Nativity Play
Dec 24

'Twas the night before Christmas Eve, when in the idyllic, remote hamlet of Pak Kok Village.

Christmas/New Year Specials - Dec 23

What's on offer from some of Lamma's best restaurants this Christmas and New Year?

Calendars to Go... - Dec 22

Did you get your Lamma 2013 Calendars yet? Need some more for your off-island and overseas friends and families?

THE END or a New Beginning? - Dec 21

Here's a more positive spin, an optimistic vision from a Lamma Author, Laurence James Lucas.

A Quarter of a Century in HK!
Dec 20

Tomorrow, it'll be the 25-year anniversary of my arrival in HK, visiting my HK-Chinese girlfriend.

Brand on the Beach - Dec 19

"Many thanks to all who helped make our first Brand on the Beach clean up a success."

Harbour Reclamation Buildings - Dec 14

... the last time you took a walk or bike ride into the 1st phase of the YSW Harbour Reclamation?

QR Coding - Dec 13

This is the QR code for this web page. Try it! If you haven't done so yet, download any free QR reader app.

Charitable Lammaites
Dec 12

"Lamma 2013 Calendars are now available from Diesel's, 7th Avenue, Lamma Grill and...."

Roving Exhibition @ Ferry Piers - Dec 11

This Roving Exhibition about the Govt.'s plans for the ex-Lamma Quarry is currently only shown....

Cheung Chau Outing by Wild at Art-ist - Dec 10

... introducing Cheung Chau, via a photo album by Lamma "Wild at Art" Artist, Katie Flowers.

Lamma Quarry Feasibility Study Released - Dec 8

"Stage 1 Community Engagement launched for Study on Future Land Use at Ex-Lamma Quarry Area."

Volunteers Needed:
Fairies, Fire Starters, Mulled Wine Brewers
- Dec 7

Santa on the Beach: Sat, Dec 22, 6pm: Power Station Beach

Lamma Ferry Disaster Donations - Dec 6

"Lamma Boat Tragedy Donation Expected to Raise more than HK$6.3 million"

Do Lamma Snakes Hiss in English? - Dec 5

"Lamma Island, Hong Kong �
A Great Place To Practise Your English Speaking Skills"

Seek & Ye Shall Have Fun! - Dec 4

"Follow brain teasing clues on an adventurous exploration of Lamma Island."

Flockenclappers - Dec 3

Clockenflap - Dec 1/2 -
West Kowloon Cultural District -
Photos by Lamma-Gung.

Nov 2012

Whoopsie-doopsie! - Nov 29

"You don't have permission to access /forum-OK/index.php on this server."

$250,000!! - Nov 28

"The gross income (net will be determined after all expenses come in) from the entire Fun Day was just over HK$250,000."

How to Use a Life Vest?
Nov 27

"Seminar on Safety at Sea & Emergency Handling."

Auctions, Bands, Children, Drinks,... - Nov 23

More photos and last-minute news: Facebook page and our Fun Day forum.

Blacksmith/Bookazine Booksigning Extravaganza,...
Nov 22

How many of these 14 book writers do you recognise?

Bye-bye, Diesel's - Nov 21

A letter from Lands Dept. to a Senior Lammaite who had objected to the redevelopment application for Diesel's.

Why? - Nov 20

RocksOnTop.net, Rocky Malcolm's official website, built by himself.

After the Ferry Disaster
Nov 19

"Local community on Lamma island is still recovering from the economic blow & the emotional."

On the Family Trail - Nov 18

Plus a fine, first-hand report from an actual visitor, "a long time Lamma Island lover" and blogger.

Water Sports @ The Bay Rest. - Nov 17

I noticed this surprising, unex- pected sight from atop the hillside, overlooking Mo Tat Wan.

Musical Extravaganza of Mirth & Mayhem - Nov 16

It's Behind You!! 2 Lamma residents take to the stage in this year's Christmas pantomime.

One More Interview?
Nov 15

Ming Pao Teens, Nov 7, 2012,
an interview I gave pre-Ferry Disaster.

Typically Lamma? - Nov 14

Let me showcase the amusing, often quirky, other side of Life on Lamma. This side is usually reserved for residents,....

Lamma Fun Day 2012 Music & Children's Games - Nov 13

For the very latest news & updates, see our forum!

Dangers & Delights of a Rooftop Jungle - Nov 12

My former rooftop garden is reverting to a natural state, more a subtropical jungle than a....

The Life Aquatic - Nov 11

"The night was a fantastic success, people sat back whilst enjoying 7th Avenue's specialty dishes and were transported...."

Highly Dedicated Expats
Nov 10

PLANET_EXPAT Booksigning:
Click for my captioned photo gallery.

Clash of the Newsletters
Nov 9

Here are two of the latest news-
letters with very different visions on Lamma's future development.

Fun Day News & Updates
Nov 8

The Lamma Calendar 2013 just went into production. Many thanks to all the photographers....

Buoyant Businessmen & Woeful Whines - Nov 7

Dymocks Book of the Month!
Many congrats to the Lamma-
zine's Senior Correspondent!

What's That Huge Hole in the Hillside? - Nov 6

The South Lamma Sewage Treatment Plant is making good progress.

Pebbles Beach - Before/After
Nov 5

Lamma Corner writes: "With 100 students from Delia Memorial School on last Sunday...."

Oct 2012

Make Lamma Fun Day a Huge Success! - Oct 30

Volunteers Needed!
Saturday 24th November.

Only Half the Man I Used to Be - Oct 29

Finally, here's an index of ALL the major stories published about my 175-pound weight loss.

Reporting Your UBWs?
Oct 28

Should you report your "Unauthorised Building Works" and illegal rooftop structures?

Looking for HD TV Channels?
Oct 27

"Anyone know the options available on Lamma these days for satellite TV?"

My Lamma Calendar Photos
Oct 26

Many thanks to all photographers submitting their best Lamma shots for the Lamma Calendar!

My Weight Loss Book - Oct 25

When was the last time your doctor made your day, giving you such good news that you've felt great and upbeat for days?

Latest Lamma News - Oct 24

New ferry for YSW-Central route

Repainting the YSW Tin Hau Temple.

Breast Cancer Awareness Walk - Oct 23

Our (cheer)leaders, Sallie & Vicky (many thanks!) enjoying a rest on the famous, newly renovated....

Poets Laureate of
Lamma- zine
- Oct 22

"ODE/PLEA TO LAMMA DOG OWNERS: PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE GET 'EM TO DO IT..."

Round Lamma Race - Oct 21

Another Round Lamma race is happening today, organised by the LOCC. I've been following them all around Lamma....

Clockenflapping @ Dec 1/2
Oct 20

Vision - Line Up - Music - Art - Film - Food - Facebook - Tickets

How Much Per Square Foot?
Oct 19
Square Foot Magazine: Pressure Points: "Forget the cheap rents. The hippie haven is fast...."

Sofa Taxi Service - Oct 18

A brand-new open-top taxi service has just opened up for North Lamma residents. This very cozy'n'comfy-looking VV....

Slippers, Ovaltine & Viagra
Oct 17

A spitting image of Dan the Bastard, wouldn't you agree?
By Harry Harrison, of course.

Memorial Lighthouse?
Oct 16

Ideas for a memorial at or above the crash site of the Lamma Ferry Disaster have been floated.

Trig Point Family - Oct 15

Life is slowly returning to normal on Lamma, people reverting to their former, comfortable routines and sleeping patterns.

Goodbye, Lamma IV - Oct 14

Photos by our Pak Kok Senior Correspondent.

'Do You Feel Disturbed?'
Oct 13

Have you ever been invited to an event and then were the ONLY one actually showing up?

'An Even Closer Neighbour'
Oct 12

SCMP, Oct 12, 2012 - Click above to read the entire story, including an interview with....

Live Visitor Traffic of Lamma.com.hk - Oct 11

"FEEDJIT Live shows what is happening on your blog or website right now."

Baroque on Lamma Stakeholder Workshop
Oct 10
"... participate in a Lamma envisioning exercise."

'Life, Death, and Lamma Island' - Oct 9

View a collection of stories from the last 7 days - news, blogs, web and videos.

Religious Condolences Ceremony - Oct 8

"Date: 10 October, 2012 (Wed)
Time:
7:00 p.m.
Venue: Yung Shue Wan Pier"

Open Day @ Banyan House
Oct 7

"Please pop by and enjoy a morning of craft-making, Lynne�s oral storytelling,..."

After the Tragedy... - Oct 6

"After Lamma Ferry Crash, how do you feel?

After the tragedy, what can you do?"

Are You an Eyewitness?
Oct 5

"Police appeal for information -
Vessel collision off Lamma Island 2012-10-01"

Online Condolence Book
Oct 4

Following the 3-day official mourning period set up by the HK Govt. starting today, Oct 4-6, ...

Additional Floors on Central Piers - Oct 3

"A Facelift for Central Piers Nos. 4, 5 and 6"

Sep 2012

Mid-Autumn Lights @ Hung Shing Yeh Beach - Sep 30

Photos from Hung Shing Yeh beach, by Gareth Dunster.

Two-Foot Scotsman Goes Viral! - Sep 27

Doggy, the Lamma Fun Day founder, has finally published his first novel.

Bomb on Mot Tat Wan Beach
Sep 26

"Police condoned off a beach on Lamma Island after a bomb-like object was discovered...."

'This Is a NON SMOKING Area!' - Sep 25

"They say there were eight of them altogether, arriving unannounced, all in full uniform."

Declaring Your Illegal Structures? - Sep 24

All Lamma households received this form letter from the Buildings Dept. just a few weeks ago.

Lamma Calendar 2013: Calling All Photographers!
Sep 21

This year�s calendar will again be open to the Lamma community.

Wavy Panoramas - Sep 18

I got a low-cost Sony HX10V compact camera a few months back, accompanying me everywhere I go these days.

The Dolphin Quest - Sep 17

"Earlier this month 29 paddlers from the Lamma Outriggers were involved in The Dolphin Quest, a 70K relay paddle around Lantau."

Private Pavilion Breakfast (Dogs Welcome) - Sep 16

What are some Lammaites up to on early Sunday mornings, even before 7am? Going running,....

Rubber Tree Leftovers
Sep 15

Tai Peng Village, opposite the Regent Store, the healthy land- mark rubber tree has been cut....

An Irreplaceable Encyclopedia of Lamma Lore? - Sep 14

I've been so pleasantly surprised about all the feedback & emails...

'Insufficiency of Medical Facilities in the Lamma Island' - Sep 13

The Lamma-zine has a long- standing policy in highlighting....

'It's So Beautiful!' - Sep 12

"... there in the garden wall is a Rat Snake with its head stuck in a hole."

Most Popular Bar Drinks?
Sep 11

What do people like to drink in Lamma bars? This is the list of free drinks given out at the....

Lamma's Only Restaurant?

Sep 10

Searching for Lamma restaurants & bars on the Internet is a real hit-and-miss affair.

Chill Out - Lamma Island
Sep 9

29 pages & 100+ photos of interviews with Lammaites, including me,....

The World's Highest Feeling
Sep 8
That's how I felt on Friday night, enjoying "The World's Highest" for a few hours during the 10th...

Lamma-zine Graffiti - Sep 7
Graffiti by Dofi for the 10th birthday of Lamma.com.hk, celebrated in The Island Bar tonight,...

10th Birthday Party Tomorrow! - Sep 6

The anniversary will be celebrated tomorrow, Fri, Sep 7, starting 6pm in The Island Bar!

Discover Paint-o-genic Places - Sep 5

"Do you ever think of putting aside your camera and picking up a pencil or paintbrush to ...?"

Breakfast @ Green Cottage
Sep 4

"1. Listening.  2. After the second cup of coffee, another conversation.  3. Musings"

Mid-Autumn Carnival & 'Official' Fall Events - Sep 3

"Just in from the North Lamma Rural Committee (click for more details and Eng. info).

Free Ferry Rides! - Sep 2

"Visiting Scheme to Outlying Islands"

Childhood Game Day - Sep 1

Hans Andersen Centre,
Sat, Aug 11, 2012.

Aug 2012

Are You a Responsible Pet Owner? - Aug 30

"Be a Responsible Pet Owner" roadshow today, Aug 30

Bike Explorations - Aug 29

That's all that's left of the iconic ancient rubber tree besides the Regent Store.

'Places to Visit on Lamma Island' - Aug 28

Should I publish more of this kind of travel guide content, targeted at Lamma visitors and tourists?

Subscribing to Lamma-zine Emails? - Aug 27

Are you already a Lamma-zine email subscriber? Or is your spam filter eating them, or your ....

Zheng De Taoist Temple

Aug 26

Zheng De Temple visit in Sok Kwu Wan - Aug 14, '12
Photos by L-G

The Blue Girl Prefers Silver

Aug 25

We've had an unusual encounter last night in Andy's Seafood:

We met a real-life Blue Girl!

L-G the Biological Hazard

Aug 24

How would you like to be declared an official "Biological Hazard" by a health authority?

United Nations Fishing Village - Aug 23

"I am writing on behalf of Cultural Outings, a non-profit making organization which aims to...."

Power Station Tour Q & A

Aug 22

After the Lamma Power Station Tour on Aug 15, there were a few questions left to be answered.

God of Hell @ Tin Hau Temple
Aug 21

If you'd like to know about what's going on above and why the huge paper statue of the God of Hell....

The Daily Lamma - Aug 20

"HONG KONG�S LAMMA ISLAND, which looks like an upside-down, frisky puppy on two legs biting a strangely shaped, dead bird."

My Famous Neighbour

Aug 19

"...a programme called �Big Fun on Little Rocks� on TVB�s Jade Channel, introducing islands...."

Plastic Disaster @ South Lamma - Aug 18

Click for captioned photo gallery.

The Natural Beauty of South Lamma - Aug 17

Click for captioned photo gallery.

Island of Gospel? - Aug 16

Picking up a flyer outside the newly opened centre of the Canaan Church of the Joshua Church, Hong Kong,...

Lamma Power Station Up Close - Aug 15

Tour itinerary & invitation & feedback from tour participants, plus several photo galleries.

Using Our Free Classifieds?
Aug 14

This community website has been providing a classifieds forum as a free, non-commercial service....

Fat-Gor & Icey - Aug 13

Look what I just saw in the LAWC thrift shop on Back Street, where they're still selling this popular Lamma documentary on DVD.

Power Station Tour - Aug 8

Our yearly guided tour for Lammaites into the Lamma Power Station will be happening next Wed, Aug 15.

Saving Fat-Gor's Tree?
Aug 7

One of the four trees Chow Yun-fat planted in Tai Yuen was blown down by Typhoon Vicente.

T10 Aftermath - Aug 4

Typhoon T10 Aftermath -
Photos by Lamma-Gung.

'Don't Drink the Tea!'?
Aug 3

'I had my (slightly surreal) meeting with the Islands District office today.'

Jul 2012

'YOU are here' - Jul 31

Historic tourist map - Etched & painted rust-proof steel plate - Click to enlarge to width of 1,000 pixels, 2,000 pixels, full size.

Who Delivers to Your Home?
Jul 30

Selina & Becky outside Sha Po's Red House -
Coffee Run Megan's bike delivery.

Sunday Morning at 6am
Jul 29

There are surprisingly few Lamma bloggers out there in the HK Blogosphere.

Verdant Gems & Frog Choirs
Jul 28

"Spot the 8 'Verdant Gems' and be a Winner."

Fifty Shades of Grey on Lamma - Jul 27

"I'm sure you've all heard of this three-volume bawdy, brutal bonkbuster called Fifty Shades...

T10: The Great Lamma Tree Massacre - Jul 26

Photos from T10-strength Typhoon Vicente's aftermath,
part 1.

Lamma: A Haven to Heal
Jul 25

Many Lammaites choose to live away from the city to be in a peaceful environment....

Musings & Observations @ Green Cottage - Jul 24

Outside the Shop -
Poem by John Stuart, Official Court Poet of Lamma-zine.

10th Birthday of Lamma.com.hk! - Jul 23

I've been announcing to do a bungy jump from the Macau Tower today to celebrate.

Lamma 1965 - Jul 22

T-shirt I found and bought recently in the Lo So Shop  (click to enlarge).

Discovery Bay Ferry Visiting YSW - Jul 21

Several people coming off the 6:40pm ferry from Central yesterday, Fri July 20, ....

Cockroaches in a Melting Pot
Jul 19

By Emily - Renowned English- Language Author - aka The Ice Cream Lady.

Interviewed by Ming Pao Reporters - Jul 18

By Chili_Bean_Sauce - Lamma-zine Intern & Junior Lammaite (photo by L-G):

Northern Lamma Primary School Graduation - Jul 9

Graduation Ceremony photo gallery - Northern Lamma School, July 9, 2012.

Share Lamma and Win a Room @ Concerto Inn! - Jul 6

Concerto Inn Hotel at Hung Shing Yeh beach - a Lamma-zine advertiser - is rolling out their ....

Sean's Pan-whoa-ramas
Jul 5

Photos by Body Surfer Sean Creamer - Facebook, Flickr - click to enlarge.

Lamma Grill Opening - Jul 4

18E Tai Yuen Village - Back Street
Yung Shue Wan - Lamma Island
Hong Kong.

Vote for Lamma's Basketball MVP - Jul 3

Basketball League Tournament forum - Video of Aqua Sharks vs White Stallions, July 8, 2012, Q1

Shark Off Lamma - Jul 2

Triggered by an SCMP story today - Family tells of terror after shark shuts down beaches - a discussion erupted in our forum.

Gloomy About Future of Lamma? - Jul 1

400,000 (60,000 according to police) demonstrators on HK's streets today, airing various....

Jun 2012

Andy's Seafood & Sunset
Jun 30

First impressions from the opening night of "Andy's Seafood SAU KEE" on Fri, June 29, 2012.

L-G the Photography Enthusiast - Jun 29

...a full page and story with all my own photos, in the HAC quarterly newsletter....

Lamma Zombies Invading DbAY - Jun 28

The Lamma Dragons had great fun in Discovery Bay last Sat, winning 3 trophies.

From a Person Who Likes Girls in Swim Suits - Jun 27

"Last Saturday, I had the opportunity to attend the Dragon Boat Festival held in D-Bay."

Plants vs. Zombies - Jun 26

"This past weekend was our favorite holiday:
Dragon Boat Festival Day."

Slow Life - Jun 25

Book published by HK Economic, Trade and Cultural Office, for free distribution in the Taiwan tourism market.

Encouraging Energy Saving?
Jun 22

I've just received our latest electricity bill by email, featuring this all-new bar chart.

Fancy Dinner Celebration
Jun 21

Noticing a table setting like this, you'll know it might be expensive.

Lamma Fun Day:
Sat, Nov 24, 2012
- Jun 20

"Thank you to all who showed up at Diesel's on Sunday for the Lamma Fun Day Forum."

Old Jetty @ Lowest Tide
Jun 19

Plus an unintentionally "wobbly" photo of the YSW skyline below. Click to enlarge:

'Thanks for your email, friend, stranger, or flack'
Jun 18

Sending out my occasional email to our 4,500+ subscribers,....

Amazing Voyage to Lamma!
Jun 17

"It was a GREAT pleasure to orchestrate your move to Lamma today!"

What's on This Weekend in YSW? - Jun 16

Click posters for details.

The Gift of Inspired Learning
Jun 15

"Banyan House is now entering its fifth year of providing inspired learning for pre-schoolers."

Lamma Market Summer Clear-Out - Jun 14

(Text by Debbie & photos by Lisa)

Birds & Butterflies @ Banyan Bay Bar - Jun 13

"Island Arts is a vibrant after school arts initiative, run by well- known local painter Roz Keep."

Wine Buffet @ Genuine Lamma Hilton - Jun 12

"Lamma-Gung & I happen to have a chance to try out an Exclusive Sampling Buffet."

Lamma Dragons in Zhuhai - Jun 11

Click above for more photos and an article from Lamma Dragon and guest blogger Brittany.

Junsets - Jun 6

Photos of June Sunsets,
by Lamma-Gung.

Snake Banquet for Lammaites - Jun 5

"The Official Court Gluttons set out for the annual Lamma Island Snake Banquet."

64 - Jun 4

"The June 4th rally in Victoria Park on HK Island was an event where I should have stayed in and enjoyed a good iced coffee."

Lamma Hoops Roars Again - Jun 3

"Sharks drub Vipers;
Dragons, Lions also roar"

Sell Your Garden For $11 Million? - Jun 2

This online ad from Habitat Property aroused my curiosity, check it out: Beachfront Site....

South Lamma - Butterfly Paradise - Jun 1

Sok Kwu Wan - Mo Tat Wan, with Ling Kok Shan, fish farms and the slope-cutting works in progress....

May 2012

YOUNG Shu Wan's Natural Moments - May 31

Roz Keep, Director, Island Arts Lamma, writes: "Island Arts & Banyan Bay Cafe present...."

Looking For Lamma-zine Interns - May 30

Do you know local teenagers or students who'd like to learn about running an online magazine?

40th Birthday Rainbow Party - May 29

Once upon a time on Lamma, another 70s-themed birthday party for Jack Wilson.

Top Teams Tilt & Turn, Throw & Thrive - May 28

A crucial foul shot by the Brown Lions centre Makha Diop that took a week to shoot finally swished....

Mui Suet See, Lamma Superstar - May 27

Who's the biggest star of Lamma? You might guess Chow Yun-fat and you'd be right,...

Lamma Dragons: Out of This World? - May 26

From Harry Harrison this morning at 5:04am, his "Out of This World" drawing to be auctioned....

Glass Recycling: Tonnes of Success - May 25

"Over a tonne of glass collected last Friday!!"

ARTsy HK - May 24

I've been visiting the huge ART HK art fair in the HK Convention & Exhibition Centre as a PRESS representative.

Always Eager to Promote Non-Profits - May 23

Primary 1 Education on Lamma

Lamma Market

Try Outrigging on Lamma

Big Trouble in Idyllic Lychee Valley - May 22

You might have seen the news about Tai Tong villagers violently resisting police....

'Eclipse, Ring of Fire? I don't think so' - May 21

Intrepid Solar Eclipse watchers at Lamma Winds Pavilion, disappointed by the...

Lamma Hoops Reports:
May 20

"Stallions sprint to second win at expense of hapless Panthers."

Annular Solar Eclipse Breakfast - May 19

You're cordially invited to the very first Lamma Annular Solar Eclipse Breakfast.

Russian Roulette @ Basketball Court? - May 18

"The Lamma Island Pinoy Basketball League emailed the following advisory to all players:"

Killing a Bulletproof Virus - May 17

"A program was behaving suspiciously on your computer. This program was removed."

700 sq ft. 3 bed,... - May 8

Loads of rent & let ads are being posted in our free classifieds these days. This is one of the best and funniest ones.

Angry Birds vs Other Fierce Animals - May 7

"Can a pack of vicious Vipers spring high enough to sink fangs into the flanks of lofty Dragons?"

Lamma Ladies: Champs Again! - May 6

Lamma Ladies: The 2012 Lamma 500 Women's Cup Champions!

58 Dragonboat Teams @ Lamma 500 - May 5

"The "Lamma 500" is one of the most colourful, vibrant sports events of the year in Hong Kong."

New Printed Posters - May 2

This poster went up in some public areas in Yung Shue Wan today. It'll hopefully attract a few Lamma Newbies.

Ah-Por Dau Foo Fa - May 1

"This couple appeared in a book I contributed photos to, Lost and Found: Hong Kong. They've sold their specialty for 20 years:"

Apr 2012

Easy Moving With UniGroup
Apr 24

Sometimes you meet the nicest people just before they move away.

Insulated Bitumenised Steel Wire Armour - Apr 23

Along Cable Road, just outside Power Station Beach, these 5-ton cable rolls have been appearing.

John the White-Haired Stallion - Apr 22

"Dragons roared, Stallions galloped and Vipers hissed on April 22, the first game-day..."

Helicopter Videos, In/Outdoors - Apr 19

The latest videos by lammajoeyu, VV Driver and renowned Quadrocopter Aviator!

Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close - Apr 18

Lamma people photo gallery by Sean Creamer - www.WorldlyImages.net.

Huntsman Spider Trained to Kill Roaches? - Apr 17

"Typically Lamma!" pictures and story, demonstrating how some Lammaites react when seeing....

Lamma Hoops Stars - Apr 16

"New-Look Hoops League Shoots Into Action:
Lamma Island Pinoy Basketball League, now with six teams."

Sunday Crowds on Mt Stenhouse - Apr 15

Lammaites reaching the top once again: Pawel the Rambling Guide, David from Boston, MTR Ollie,...

Fairy Merry Lamma - Apr 12

From the latest newsletter of Hans Andersen Club Lamma Island Centre.

LAMMA DAY - Fri, April 13
Apr 11

Quoting ex-Lammaite superstar Chow Yun-Fat in the recent Time Out HK mag cover interview:

Big Breakfast, Anybody?
Apr 10

Yes, I'm one of those annoying people who take quick snapshots of their food before tucking in!

Chinese Easter Eggs? - Apr 9

There's been a wide variety of religious Easter celebrations on Lamma, from a Sunday mass with spiritual healing to a sea....

Visiting Gung-Gung - Apr 8

Many of our regular readers probably know by now that Lamma-Gung, means Lamma grandpa in Cantonese.

Photographers @ HK Flower Show - Apr 7

Photos of pretty flowers? Boooring! Photos of photo- graphers taking photos....

Faster Broadband for Lamma! - Apr 6

Are you happy with the Internet Broadband speed in your home?

Here Lies Lamma-Gung,
Part II
-
Apr 5

How to get a new, unused niche in the no-waiting-list, lowest-cost Lamma Columbarium!

Here Lies Lamma-Gung
Apr 4

What to do on a pretty & dry Ching Ming Festival holiday like today?

We Need More Photos, Videos, Artworks, Wildlife & Websites of the Day! - Apr 3

ARCHIVE Gallery -
SUBMIT Your Own Photo!

Laughter Yoga @ Northern Lamma School - Apr 2

"Healthy Day", Thu, Mar 22,
Northern Lamma School, YSW.

Lamma Eco-cycles! - Apr 1

"Another "green" enterprise is about to open its doors on Lamma Island. Local entrepreneur Bike Mike...."

Mar 2012

   

Eco-Saturday - Mar 31

Some days can get really busy for the Lamma-zine, when Lamma-Gung is biking and hiking from event to event....

More Reclamations & Rock Caverns? - Mar 30

... suggesting 2 new reclamations ... Lamma Quarry and New North Lamma.

US$ 100.86 - Mar 29

The very first payment from Google AdSense has arrived in my HSBC account! Hurray! But it took from Nov 2006 - Feb 2012.

Did You Lose Your Bike Today? - Mar 28

Do you wonder what happened to your bike you've parked on the YSW ferry pier for 2+ days?

Chow Yun-Fat's Trees in Full Bloom - Mar 27

2 of the 4 trees that Lamma's favourite son Fat-Gor planted almost 2 years ago....

Save Your Bike! - Mar 26

If your bike is still there in two days, Wed, March 28, it'll be stolen, eh, confiscated by police and sold as scrap metal.

Xtreme Eagles Soar - Mar 25

"In a stunning upset, the Xtreme Eagles toppled the previously undefeated Lamma Warriors in three straight games on Sunday."

Building a New Police Station
Mar 24

Artist's impressions of the completed station. Details and colours may vary:

Afternoon Tea on the 100/F
Mar 20

Living on an island with not a single building taller than three floors, spending a leisurely....

Medical Emergency Helicopter Flights - Mar 6

She described her seven flights in the medical emergency helicopter to hospital, for various reasons.

Southern Lamma Nightlife
Mar 5
"... our discussion would turn to a much-weightier, less-colorful topic � that of wild pigs."

The Dragon Swaying Along the Road - Mar 4

During Sundays, quite a number of formal and informal religious activities are being organised....

Submit Your CPA Comments - Mar 3

Posters and banners for and against the proposed CPA (Cycle Parking Area) have appeared....

Two Weddings and a Funeral
Mar 2

I've been running Nick the Bookman's website pro bono for quite a number of years now.

R.I.P. David Wolter - Mar 1

"... describe David over the last few days; kind, caring, friendly, generous, lovable, chatty, with a crazy sense of humour."

Feb 2012

My First US$100 from Google - Feb 29
Email from Google AdSense: Lamma.com.hk has finally reached the US$100 income....

4th Surgiversary - Feb 25
4 years since my weight loss surgery! Just 4 short years since I was wheeled into the surgery theatre in Queen Mary Hospital....

Biggest Beach Cleanup Ever!?
Feb 21
There'll be another beach cleanup this Sat, Feb 25 in South Lamma and it's promoted as the ....

Cake + Jam Sale - Feb 16
"A Great Big THANK YOU!! to everyone who supported our Cake + Jam Sale last week!!!"

'Lamma Highlights' Needs YOU! - Feb 15
I've published thousands of "Lamma Photo/Video/Wildlife/ Artwork/Website of the Day"....

Red-Velvety Valentine's
Feb 14
"Red Velvet" special cake from Shelly's Cake Express, with real mini rose petals.

Lamma Hoops Wants YOU!
Feb 13
"
Join Lamma's most action-packed and wildest basketball tournament this Spring!"

Sunday Hiking & Biking
Feb 12
Today, just a little practice hike for another Mt Stenhouse climb (tentatively this coming weekend)

Diabolos @ Soccer Pitch
Feb 11
Variety Show - Free Admission - Presented by LCSD - Sponsored by Islands District Council

Huggen D'ass Wins One-Day League! - Feb 5
"What an action-packed day! A blend of six teams, seven games and more than the promised...."

Lunar New Year Carnival
Feb 4
Photo gallery of the celebrations on Fri, Feb 3, 12noon-3pm, in the YSW Football Pitch.

What's On This Weekend?
Feb 3
Public Forum about the 25 proposed reclamation projects - 3 of them around Lamma & Po Toi.

Dragonboat Land Training
Feb 2
"... lose some weight, through an improvement in exercise, diet and reduction in alcohol intake...."

Unleash Your Inner Dragon!
Feb 1
"Both the Lamma Dragons men's and women's teams are looking for fresh blood this season."

Jan 2012

SouthLammaWayForward - Jan 30
What's been happening recently in South Lamma, mainly between Shek Pai Wan and Tung O Village?

Goodbye Lama - Jan 29
"Sad news on eve of 2012 Lunar New Year -- Lamma's two oldest dogs reduced by one!
Vernon & Lama (pictured)..."

Stay Alert of Burglars
Jan 28
"Friendly Reminder from Lamma Police for securing your home to prevent burglary:-"

Sampan Concordia - Jan 25
"Here are some shots of the sunken sampan at the YSW pier yesterday, 24th Jan."

DickStock 2012, This Saturday - Jan 24
"Open Mike, YSW Curs, David Bowie Knives, The Eight Eights, Transnoodle, Black Mariah"

Victoria Park Fair - Jan 23
We've been spending Lunar New Year's Eve in Victoria Park on HK Island, missing out on the traditional Lamma fireworks....

Lamma Carrots - Jan 22
Bought on YSW Main Street, directly from the Yung Shue Long valley farmer (probably the last commercial farmer in YSW?)

Happy New Year of the Panda!? - Jan 21
"So you thought it was the Year of the Dragon? This practically perfect panda begs to differ!!"

Boys & Their Big Toys
Jan 20
The valiant engineers, construction experts and civil servants bringing sewage....

'Beware Of Pedestrian'
Jan 19
YSW is changing so fast these days and there's so much construction going on all over....

Dog Rescuer Acquitted
Jan 18
You might have seen today's SCM Post's story, "Sally Andersen cleared over dog attack".

One-Armed, Evil Dictator Ruling Lamma? - Jan 14
"Lamma Island, only recently discovered by Bruce Lee and famous for its yearly martial...."

Dragon Garden & CNY Market Tours - Jan 12
Tours to the Shenzhen Lunar New Year street fair & the not-open- yet Dragon Garden in HK.

Happy New Year of the Balloon Dragon - Jan 11
Annual Dinner Party of King Wong, developers of "Lamma- 1" and "The Baroque on Lamma".

What's Going on in Tung O Wan? - Jan 10
Tung O Village Head Tour, updating us "green people" on his construction projects-in-progress.

Feathered Flock Feasting @ Floating Fish Farm - Jan 9
The largest flock of seabirds I've ever seen, living on Lamma for ten years.

Lamma 'Homes of the Rich & Famous' - Jan 8
Many Lammaites live in pretty amazing homes, often the result of years of building, expanding,...

Transient Artists Society
Jan 7
... HK Govt. Dept. websites. For example this "notice of intention to remove a notified society."

Pixies, Leprechauns & Bradasses! - Jan 6
"1st Santa Sprint:
The Lamma Outrigging Canoe Club and Lamma Dragonboat...."

Lamma North Figure 8 Loop
Jan 5
Banny the GPS-Mountainbiker and Titos have been cycling a figure 8 all over North Lamma.

A Gateway to Another World
Jan 4
"... south China islands whispering at the edge of consciousness and the tropically verdant hillside...."

Mr & Mrs Glutton Review 'Number One (THAI)' - Jan 3
Welcome to our couple of Lamma newbies and foodies willing to submit occasional food reviews!

'My Favourite Place in the World' - Jan 2
"For me, Lamma Island is indeed, the best place in the world."

Best of 2011! - Jan 1
This is my personal list of the Best of 2011 of Lamma-related events, taken from the Lamma-zine email sent....

Dec 2011

Best of 2011? - Dec 31
Almost 300 Lamma-zine stories have been published in 2011. Which are YOUR favourites?

Lamma-zine Out of Order (Due to Flu) - Dec 25 - 30
The Lamma-zine has been out of order because of L-G's stubborn flu, lasting for over a week.

Flocking & Clapping @ West Kowloon - Sat, Dec 24
Click for 2-day photo gallery by L-G, and festival review by Nick the Bookman.

Treasure-Hunting Santa
Fri, Dec 23
View photo galleries of the Treasure Hunt, Santa in the Village and on PS Beach.

Where on Lamma to Celebrate? - Thu, Dec 22
Christmas Special Menus: The Waterfront, The Bay, Concerto Inn. Last-minute Xmas presents?

Banyan House Fair & Grotto
Wed, Dec 21
Plus some great Facebook photos by Michelle Chung.
(Banyan House website.)

Main Street Carolers
Tue, Dec 20
Northern Lamma (Primary) School performing Christmas Carols opposite HSBC.

Exploring the Lamma Quarry
Mon, Dec 19
Click for photo gallery of a little bike ride around the former Lamma Quarry.

'Jointly Build A Joyful Lamma' HAC Video Won the Outstanding Award
Sun, Dec 18
Hans Andersen Centre Lamma.

Baroque off Lamma??
Sat, Dec 17
The rezoning application for Tung O Wan by the Baroque on Lamma has been rejected.

Being Appreciated, Finally!
Fri, Dec 16
Many thanks for this first "Certificate of Appreciation" I have ever received.

13th Annual Island Bar Treasure Hunt - Thu, Dec 15
"It is nearly time for the 13th Annual Island Bar Treasure Hunt with all funds going to OSC."

Clockenflap's Lamma Connections - Fri, Dec 9
Many of us Lammaites will flock to the West Kowloon Harbourfront this weekend to enjoy....

Lamma Island Pinoy Basketball League Finals
Tue, Dec 6
"
Speedy Archers Sprint Off With the Crown - by John Cairns"

Birthday & Xmas Treats
Sun, Dec 4
Traditional, yummy birthday lunch for me in The Waterfront, shared with Lamma-Por, as usual.

What's On This Weekend? Thu, Dec 1
Christmas Fair: Sun, Dec 4, 10am-4pm: Banyan House Kindergarten, 32 YSL New Village

Nov 2011

Seedy Hitchhikers Make L-G Lose His Shirt - Tue, Nov 29
Another episode in the Lamma- zine series Stumbling Randomly.

Above Lamma 2012 Calendar? - Mon, Nov 28
I was hoping to create an "Above Lamma 2012" charity calendar, but couldn't find the advance....

Gold Award for the Greenest Team - Sun, Nov 27
Extensive photo gallery of the Tung O Wan beach cleaning, plus the beauty of South Lamma.

KEEP LAMMA WILD
Sat, Nov 26
Jo Wilson: "Many thanks to everyone who took part in the protest at the weekend."

Oil Spill Drill - Wed, Nov 16
"An annual anti-pollution exercise ... practised containing oil spewing from a tanker stranded near PS Beach...."

Sunrise Mountainbiking
Tue, Nov 15
Pavilion above Lamma Winds windturbine,
Tue, Nov 15, 6:45am.

HK Electric's Sustainability Report - Mon, Nov 14
The report is full of information about HK Electric's wide range of activities, focusing on their....

Birdos, Beach Blazers & Basketballers - Sun, Nov 13
On a quite typical autumn Sunday morning on Lamma, I've visited a few of the many local activities....

L-GPS - Sat, Nov 12
I've started to map my "Stumbling Randomly" hikes and bike rides with the Global Positioning System built into....

Loy Krathong - Thai Lantern Festival - Fri, Nov 11
The Lamma Thai community, including their international relatives and friends, gets....

More YSW Restaurants Closing Down - Thu, Nov 10
The current Lamma property boom is killing off more and more restaurants on YSW Main Street.

Whatever Happened to ...
The Stick Insect Hunter?
Wed, Nov 9
"Famous Asia based artist lost his reputation."

Weekday Afternoon in YSW Main Street - Tue, Nov 8
We're always looking for photos describing the SPIRIT of Lamma, that encapsulate the relaxed,...

Belly-Pleasing Lawmen?
Mon, Nov 7
"When players shimmy, shake, fake or flutter to deceive opponents, those aren't even...."

Village Democracy in Action
Sun, Nov 6
District Council Election Day - Lamma & Po Toi Islands, Sunday, Nov 6, 2011.

Extended Dogumentary @ Island Bar - Sat, Nov 5
"Maybe Lamma Isn't Such an Ideal Paradise After All."

A Time Out For Time Out
Fri, Nov 4
A Time Out HK mag story ("Lynch the Lamma mutt murderer") initiated a signature campaign.

R.I.P. GoGo - Thu, Nov 3
"A Letter to GoGo -
by Gisela Cheung"

Oct 2011

Another Busy Weekend
Sat, Oct 29
Hans Andersen Black Night: Sat, Oct 29, 6:15-9pm: HAC Centre & YSW Main Street: Free of charge.

District Council Candidates Q&A - Fri, Oct 28
Living Lamma has asked the 3 candidates for answers to some critical questions.

Basketball League V.I.P.s
Thu, Oct 27
"Sharp-Shooter Snipes From the Sidelines; Father, Son Fernie Wage Court Battle; ..."

Adversaries Unite to Clean Beach - Wed, Oct 26
Beach cleaning by Green Lamma Group, Living Lamma and staff from The Baroque on Lamma.

HK Cricket Sixes - Let's Get the Cup! - Sat, Oct 22
The HK Cricket Sixes 2011 will be held at the Kowloon Cricket Club during the weekend of 28-30 Oct.

Hiking the Snake Trail, Dressed in Pink - Fri, Oct 21
Wear trainers or light walking boots, bring a hat,.... And don't forget to wear something PINK!

Eating My Way Through the Village - Thu, Oct 20
I usually grab a late lunch in a different local restaurant every day, getting a good overview....

'Banks Are Cancers'
Sat, Oct 15
"Dirty Money" can't shut up this protester eager to speak out.

Hummus, Pakoras & Falafels
Fri, Oct 14
I used to publish restaurant news & updates every month, but my formerly voracious eating....

Halo-Halo, Myrna!
Thu, Oct 13
My little neighbourhood in Sha Po Old Village has just become a lot more lively.

Highly Motivated, Encouraged & Inspired
Tue, Oct 12
Sumo Squat Leg Raises, Plank Glute Kick Backs, Rubber Bow,....

Future YSW Sewage Treatment Plant - Tue, Oct 11
Artist's Impression of the YSW Sewage Treatment Plant.

'I'm Scared, Lonely & Depressed' - Mon, Oct 10
"I've had a tough life and could really do with a break!
Can you help?"

Police Pursue Dog Poisoner - Sun, Oct 9
"
Leading police officers have promised a serious and diligent investigation,...."

'There Is No Antidote'
Tue, Oct 4
Dog Poisonings forum: Thu, Oct 6, 7pm, Rural Comm. Bldg. Dog Killer meeting: 8pm: Diesel's bar.

Deadly Twist Dampens Joyful Dogumentary - Mon, Oct 3
"
For Lamma Island-based film- maker Alba Rayton, a long labor of love has ended in grief."

'Lamma My Island' Film Premiere Review
Sun, Oct 2
"I've just arrived at Diesels' for the first of four screenings."

Wanted: Advertisers & Sponsors! - Sat, Oct 1
If you like this website, help it to survive and prosper!

Sep 2011

No Lamma Fun Day 2011
Fri, Sep 30
"We are sad that, for the first time in 12 years, Lamma Fun Day is not happening."

Typhoon #8 Daredevil
Thu, Sep 29
"Lamma would like HK to know that due to the inclement weather we're off to the pub!"

Lamma Resident in 3 Theatrical Productions
Wed, Sep 28

Adam Harris has lived on Lamma since February and may be....

Dogs Fall Victim to 'Poisoning' - Tue, Sep 27
URGENT BULLETIN!
Lamma Island has been hit by an outbreak of dog-poisoning.

Patriotic Lammaites
Mon, Sep 26

Over 40 tables of all Lammaites & friends celebrated National Day in Aberdeen.

Splash of Rain Delays Showdowns - Sun, Sep 25
"League officials wait quietly, wishing 'rain, rain, go away'."

Victorious Dragonboaters (plus Donald Tsang)
Thu, Sep 22

The Lamma Dragons celebrating their 8 medals won in Shatin.

Cleaning Up Pebbles Beach
Wed, Sep 21
A group of 34 volunteers from LexisNexis participated in the  Coastal Cleanup Challenge.

Public Housing in the Lamma Quarry? - Tue, Sep 20

Note the "concepts" for public housing, clubhouse, public ferry pier, and new roads.

Want to Star in a TV Documentary? - Mon, Sep 19

ATV is urgently looking for parents to interview next Wed, Sep 28 on Lamma!

'Like a Tractor Among Sports Cars' - Sun, Sep 18

"You're a Canadian. Why do you want to join the Lamma Island Pinoy Basketball League?"

'Lamma My Island' Film Premiere - Sat, Sep 17

Sat/Sun, Sep 17/18, 7:30 & 8:30pm each day, Diesel's Bar, Main Street YSW.

Swimming to Cheung Chau
Sep 16

Five men and three women swam 9km from Lamma to Cheung Chau on Sunday, 4 September.

Hiking Over Ling Kok Shan
Sep 15

Click for photo gallery with subtitles...

Seed Sowing Season
Sep 14

Seedy advice from Gardening Forum Moderator, Jane Ram, plus her Organic Day out.

Mid-Autumn Festival Carnival
Sep 13

Date: 10 September, 2011

Time: 7:00 - 10:30pm

Venue: YSW Football Pitch

The Baroque on Lamma Stakeholder Engagement Forum - Sep 12

"... to openly hear the concerns ... through a public forum."

Marshals, Muses & Musclemen - Sep 11

Photo gallery available now...

"Balls Bounce, Intensity Soars Pinoy-Style."

Clean Up & Get Planting
Sep 10

Living Lamma newsletter:
"And now some good news...."

Archers, Awesome Tigers, Gray Hawks, H�ggen D-ass & Lamma Lickers - Sep 9

Grand Opening of this multi- national basketball tournament.

Pavilion Building Boom?
Sep 8

I was passing three pavilions all under renovation or construction right now.

Hairy Caterpillar - Sep 7

I'm always on the lookout for good, interesting photos, videos, artworks and websites to feature.

Mr. & Mrs. Kebab's Cafe
Sep 6

Yes, this is #2 in Lamma's very own Mr. Kebab's burgeoning empire of Turkish restaurants....

10 Reasons to Live on Lamma - Sep 5

The 27-page Chin. article in Ming Pao Weekly yesterday featured ten interviews with Lammaites.

'Life on Lamma - An Alter- native For Living' - Sep 4

Ming Pao Weekly yesterday published a 27-page cover story....

Thank You, Donors & Sponsors! - Sep 3

The appeal I published a few weeks back got more response than I had ever hoped for.

On Top of Lamma Winds
Sep 2

I met Fireman Mr. LEUNG Wai- kong of Hong Kong Fire Services Dept.'s High Angle Rescue Team.

I Blog, Therefore I Am?
Sep 1

Doesn't this look like another portrait of Lamma-Gung working oh-so-hard on his daily blog?

Aug 2011

 

 

Rescue From the Windturbine
Aug 31

The entire Lamma Winds area was closed off, so I had to do a bit of fast talking to get in....

Has Lamma Island Become Crezy? - Aug 30

What's becoming "crezy" here, besides our rents? The weather? The people? The bars?

Eating Smoke on Lamma
Aug 29

"Eating Smoke, One Man's Descent into Drug Psychosis in Hong Kong's Triad Heartland."

Drum & Dance @ The Beach
Aug 28

Lammaite Makha & friends performing for free at this Lamma Fun Day-style event.

Quadrocopter Over Lamma
Aug 27

Have you ever seen this funky, alien object hovering above your head at night?

Stumbling Randomly
Aug 26

What's happening in a typical day of the Lamma-zine writer/editor/ photographer?

Just Green Lamma Soap
Aug 25

Look what I found in Just Green, the "Organic Convenience Store" opposite Bookworm Caf�:

Lamma-Gung Has Dog-Ears
Aug 24

Having recovered from my exile in the Special Care Unit of Tung Wah Hospital....

Congrats on NOT Moving!
Aug 23

We came within just a few days of having to move out of our rented flat a few days ago!

Winning Sand Sculptures
Aug 22

Over 150 volunteers participated in the event, both from the local community and foreign countries.

Why Do You Like Living on Lamma? - Aug 21

A Lammaite was recently bitten in Bali by one of those bright-green Bamboo Pit Vipers....

Countess Lamma-Por the Shrewd - Aug 20

See what happens when I get distracted on a lazy Saturday morning on my PC,....

Helicoptering Feedback
Aug 19

My photo gallery of Helicoptering Over Lamma got more feedback than any other recent story,....

A Failed Sunset Photo Shoot
Aug 18

The sky last evening looked ready for another spectacular display of sunset colours....

Trig Point Hike & Photo Shoot
Aug 17

Let's go for another pre-breakfast hike today, via Lamma Winds and the Snake Trail to the Trig Point.

CRAZY BUNCH on Dolphin Quest - Aug 16

Congratulations to the Lamma Outrigger Club for completing the "Dolphin Quest".

If You Lived on Lamma...
Aug 15

Artist Debra Morris writes in her beautifully illustrated virtual booklet:

Helicoptering Over Lamma
Aug 14

I've just enjoyed the good fortune of tagging along on a helicopter....

Social Capital Carnival @
PS Beach
- Aug 13

Care and Inclusion Sand Sculpturing Competition &
Social Capital Carnival.

The Curs & Friends
Aug 12

In The Island Bar tonight:
They promised that "It'll be a riot" on their poster, but this looks....

Trojans Detected & Quarantined - Aug 11

Thanks to Norton Internet Security for keeping the Lamma.com.hk PC safe.

Lamma Gets Steamed & Builds Sand Sculptures
Aug 10

While London Burns....
It'll be a riot.

Electricity E-Bills
Aug 9

... customers who opt for receiving e-bills can get $30 tariff rebate or donate the amount....

Getting Back in Shape
Aug 8

So you can expect to see a lot more photos from Lamma's more remote & quaint areas soon.

Lamma Lasers! Beware!
Aug 7

... something ... that makes you sit up and take notice, capturing your imagination and making....

Infrared North Lamma
Aug 6

Infrared aerial view of Pak Kok Village, Po Wah Yuen and Yung Shue Wan.

Banny the GPS Mountainbiker
Aug 5

Well-known Lammaite Banny and his GPS-enabled personal trainer and cycle computer,...

Thank You, Purple Cow!
Aug 4

Today, let me relate another one of my little misadventures in my daily Stumbling RandomlyTM.

Prevent Burglaries With Police Premiums - Aug 3

Yearly Burglary Prevention talk today in the G/F of the Lamma (North) Rural Committee bldg.

Unfulfilled Aspiration for Ten Years - Aug 2

You might have noticed this new banner on the YSW Main Street fence opposite Lung Kong?

Shimmering Sunset Ferry Ride - Aug 1

Today, a brand-new, beautiful and serene music video by Lamma Composer Adam Gill.

Jul 2011

7th Anniversary of s+clicks - Jul 31

7th anniversary party of this "designer's shop" today. It's open only on weekends and offers....

Development on Fantasy Island - Jul 28

ATV World has just broadcast an "Inside Story" documentary about The Baroque on Lamma.

Privileged Lamma Residents - Jul 27

Concerto Inn Hotel's restaurant on Hung Shing Yeh beach has been relaunched by 5-star chef....

Secret XXX Circus - Jul 26

Former and current Lammaites galore are organising and performing at this major event.

Your Donation to Keep This Site Running? - Jul 25

Final reminder from webhosting co.: "Pay by tomorrow or we'll switch off Lamma.com.hk!"

StephenAu.com - Jul 24

TVB has been filming in Yung Shue Wan once again today, another soap opera episode for "Be Home For Dinner".

9 Years of Lamma.com.hk - Jul 23

9th Anniversary today: from a little community forum to the website you see here nowadays.

Nick the TVman - Jul 22

This is currently running on the TVB Jade channel, a new Chinese commercial for the Prime Credit moneylenders.

Low-Carbon Fishermen -
Jul 21

HK Electric presents a $1 million cheque to representatives of fishermen groups [in Aberdeen].

9 Years of Lamma Photos - Jul 20

There are a full nine years; worth of Lamma photos on this website, selected from hundreds of....

District Council Elections:
Deadline July 16!
- Jul 15

We might get a very interesting, maybe even exciting election for District Councilor this Nov.

Good News About Our Ferry Services - Jul 14

Here are 4 great news and announcements about the Lamma ferry services.

Summer Break! -
Jun 28 - Jul 12

Revision Abdominoplasty surgery in Tung Wah Hospital.

Lamma Teen Time - Jul 13

"...Lamma Island and speak to a group of young adults, who spent their childhood and teens growing up there."

Jun 2011

Summer Break! -
Jun 28 - Jul 12

Tombolo With Pineapple Bun Rocks - Jun 26

Geopark tour of Islands District Council, feat. a Tombolo, part of Sharp Island's Geo Trail.

"Successfully f ight for main- tain the fare unchanged!!!!" -
Jun 22

Choose from 3 options for the future Aberdeen ferry schedule!

Banyan House English Kindy - Jun 21

Summer school!

Enrolling now for Autumn season.

Baroque & Quarry Submission Deadlines -
Jun 20

"Govt. re-started the submissions process for The Baroque."

Lamma Dragons End Great Season - Jun 19

"Hello Ladies! Here's a recap of Saturday night's awards: Under the Newcomer-of-Sorts...."

Erecting A Giant Cross -
Jun 18

Some topics still manage to catch people's passions, igniting some heated discussions.

One Day in Yung Shue Wan - Jun 17

If you're looking for photos of anything Lamma-related of the last 9+ years, contact me!

Logan: Leaps and Bounds! - Jun 16

Logan is a 10 month-old puppy, rescued by LAWC, fostered by Lisa + Louise.

Ever Felt Like Kicking Yourself? - Jun 15

The Tale of Madam Doris

Young Island Artists @ Cath's Bar - Jun 14

Banyan Bay Through Our Eyes - Fri, Jun 17: exhibition of children's paintings....

There Are No Weeds!
- Jun 13

Some of you might remember Lamma-Gung's Rooftop Garden & Pond,....

Sewerage Phase 2 - Public Forum - Jun 12

The Sewerage Phase 1 has (almost) been completed now, Phase 2 will start next month.

Reducing Working Hours in YSW - Jun 11

Lammadonna's 2 assistants were asking me if I'd spoken to their boss about their working hours?

Answers From The Baroque on Lamma - Jun 10

Here they are, the official replies from "The Baroque on Lamma" to my enquiry.

Peter Berry's Wedding @ The Waterfront - Jun 9

The Waterfront is a great place to get married,....

Volleyball League Semi-Finals - Jun 8

Photo gallery of the Pinay Women's Volleyball League games on Jun 5.

We Paddled for the Planet -
Jun 7

Paddle for the Planet: Sun, Jun 5, 11am: YSW Harbour, raising funds and awareness.

Lamma Hippie Dragons Triumph in DbAY - Jun 6

Discovery Bay Dragon Boat Races: Lamma teams won 3 trophies, incl. Women's Gold!

Tree Circle Planting - Jun 5

Sat, June 4, another tree planting in the Lamma Forest, open to the local community, plus an Int'l School.

Time to Panic!? - Jun 4

I got some really terrible, shocking, devastating news yesterday, from my....

Creative Felting? - Jun 3

The activities in the small print on Banyan House's "summer school" poster sound most intriguing, even mysterious.

Clean Up Lamma & Plant Trees - Jun 2

This Sat, Jun 4, 9am, Bobsy and friends will be planting more native HK trees.

Connecting Your House to the Poo Palace - Jun 1

The Lamma Village Sewerage Phase 2 is starting up now.

May 2011

Lo Tik Wan Rain Shelter

The Govt. announced another rain shelter to be built above Lo Tik Wan; for public comment - June 6.

Lamma Website of the Day:
Wind Farm

Let's start to highlight very interesting Lamma websites.

The Baroque on Lamma -
an Eco-Development?

You've heard about the "marina, sailing centre, hotel, plaza, flats in South Lamma?

Boost Your Body!

Looking to boost your metabolism and your body?

A Sea Bass Out of Water

Lamma-Gung's (mis)adventures at the Gala Dinner of the HK Journalists Association.

$5,000/sqft!

Upset about all the recent newspaper stories about Lamma property? Me too!

Before Breakfast

Experiencing YSW in the early morning, while looking for the best places to have breakfast.

A Story about Dim Sum and Rock 'n' Roll

"Nutters like you are the reason why Lamma is a cool place."
Agree?

Lions, Dragons & Unicorns @ Man Fung Seaview Rest.

North Lamma has been invaded by a wide range of Chinese Mythical Creatures yesterday.

Lamma Dragons Triumph by Milliseconds!

500m: Mixed Cup Champions:

Lamma Dragons Mixed!

Women's Cup: Lamma Ladies!

Lamma 500 Updates & Photo Contest

"Founded in 2007, the Lamma 500 is one of the most challenging and competitive..."

RIP - Warwick Matthews

"It is with great sadness that I report the death of Warwick Matthews in Tai Peng on May 1."

Joining Forces to Create a Legend?

"The project aims to introduce a green project in Hong Kong, embodying a world-class...."

Missing: Tony the Rabbit

With his Easter duties all taken care off, numerous Easter eggs buried in many gardens and even on Power Station beach,

Harbour Reclamation Survey

This questionnaire has been handed out at the Yung Shue Wan ferry pier yesterday before 9am, by Lammadonna & her....

Lose Weight With Discounted Donuts

After my once-weekly weigh-in, I continue to update my stable weight in a "Weight Loss Ticker".

Lamma Warriors vs. Lamma Xtremes

Another Pinoy-flavored Sunday sports spectacle, this time volleyball skillfully played,....

$50,000 Rent for Village House?

Yes, it's finally happened. A few flat rentals have rocketed off this planet and reached....

5th Lamma 500

Welcoming all competitors & visitors to the fifth annual Laracy & Co Lamma International Dragon Boat Festival 2011!

Tree Doctor @ 'Lamma Garden'

... I noticed 3 guys doing some serious work on the trunk of this iconic cotton tree.

Bulbuls Nesting on Balconies

Having a nest of Red-Whiskered Bulbuls on your flat's balcony is not an uncommon happening on Lamma.

"Am I sad? And would you like to join me?"

Gratuitous irreverence & down- right offensive comments about "The Royal Wedding".

Remnants of the Days

The almost dismantled Cantonese Opera bamboo structure in the YSW Football Pitch, only the remnants of....

Have a WILD Summer

These new graffiti painting has appeared recently on the same wall replacing the former painting after just a few months.

Apr 2011

Eklectronic Lammaites

Current & former Lammaites are getting up to more shenanigans tonight, following the example of several Lamma Bands.

More Oil-Drilling Rigs in YSW Harbour?

Remember all the speculations & rumours about something looking like a small oil-drilling rig....

Foster Home Needed Urgently

"Hi, I'm a 7 month old rescued puppy. I really need (a) patient, loving carer(s)."

Spilling My Guts

It's been exactly 3 weeks since my Partial Abdominoplasty surgery, slicing off some of my extra tummy skin....

RIP - Gail

"Gentle Dog Charmed Even Cat- Lovers -- And the Cats Too!
Nothing Easy When Losing a Precious Pet."

Tin Hau Festivities @ YSW

(All photos by Lamma-Gung,
see full photo gallery.)

Easter Sunday Morning @ Power Station Beach

Easter Egg Digging & Games by Hangout Kindergarten of Church of Christ in China.

LAMMA (MON)DAY

For info & pictures of former LAMMA DAYS, click here.

A Man & His iPhone App

Harry Harrison has been applying his tremendous creative juices to a new artistic, high-brow endeavour, a new avenue of...

Postcard from Lamma

"BACK STREET, Yung Shue Wan -- Everyone has heard of Hong Kong, but not many people know about Lamma Island."

Reasons to Avoid Lamma?

Brucelee writes: "If anyone is thinking of moving to Lamma from the city or abroad consider these inconveniences:"

Lammaniacs & His Bobness in HK

Nick the Bookman attended Bob Dylan's HK gig in KITEC on Apr 13.

YSW Harbour Reclamation, Phase 2

"We've already got a Monster Clock. Are Lammaites going to wake up to a monster wall?"

Loch Ness Monster Visits Lamma

This mobile phone photo has been submitted by Alert Lamma-zine Reader Lydia C. on April 9.

Back Online!

You might have noticed - or maybe not at all - that the Lamma-zine hasn't been updated daily for the last week or so.

Go Potty for Potter

Harry Potter, err, Harrison created this updated version of Quidditch for the Lamma Dragonboaters Fundraiser in the Island Bar.

Encore for John & Nina

Enjoy Soothing Vocals with Guitar and Cello Accompaniment over a Romantic Dinner by Candlelight in The Waterfront.

Eco-Development Starting Construction

Lamma Island will soon become the sight of another world-leading, eco-friendly project.

Mar 2011

 

 

Go Potty w/Potter & Other w/e Fun

Jess King: "We will PARTY like mythical creatures of Hagrid-like proportions! WHY?"

The Ice-Cream Lady Says Fond 'Farewell'

Just days before the Chinese Lunar New Year in February, I received a call from my landlord.

RIP - Janet Gilson

For a message from her niece Julia and to post your condolences, click here.

Pinoy Flair Ignites Hoops Site

A usually quiet basketball court nestled among tall trees on northern Lamma Island has....

Japan Needs You

The Japanese community on Lamma would like to say a huge thank you to the people of Lamma and all the tourists....

Fan Tse's Gentle Reminder

"Be a Considerate and Responsible Dog Owner," says our District Councilor for Non-Indigenous Residents.

11% Rise of Ferry Fares

Lamma ferry tickets will go up by 11-12% more for both weekday and weekend fares, plus Holiday Return Tickets, all from July 1st.

Jamming, Baking & Selling for Japan

As usual, in times of big, tragic disasters anywhere in the world, the Lamma community is....

Going Hoops-Crazy

Lamma Island goes hoops-crazy at first-ever All-Pinoy basketball tournament.

Thank you, Lammadonna!

Very soon after the HK Govt. announced a $6,000 handout to all HK permanent residents, this banner appeared on....

Missing Woman Found Dead, Suspect Arrested

Links to several detailed newspaper stories & photos outlining the facts as known....

Missing Woman

A British tourist, Janet Gilson, went missing on the way from Yung Shue Wan to Sok Kwu Wan on Tue, March 15.

Facelifting the Lamma Ferry Pier

The HK Govt. intends to construct one-and-a-half additional floors on the rooftop of the Central Piers.

Big-Bellied Squatter, Black Spotter & Red Snoozer

Today, Nancy the Frog Lady has submitted a most outstanding Lamma Wildlife of the Day photo.

Japan Tsunami Wave Height Map

The disastrous and devastating earthquake in Japan yesterday afternoon has rattled much of....

A European Ambiance?

From the Great Outdoors Hong Kong! - Activities Guide, published by the HK Tourism Board.

Philosophising in the Bookworm

These new participants of the Philosophy Cafe (Lamma Spirit Branch) listened, mesmerised....

Spring Season @ Concerto Inn Hotel

I love to stop over at the Palm Tree Cafe on the cozy beachfront terrace of the Concerto Inn.

Back Street Closure - April 21

Back Street between Tropicana takeaway (Ah-Can's) and Shelly's Cake Express will be closed off for sewerage construction works.

A Spring Weekend in YSW

The spring season is heating up on Lamma, lots of fun events being organised these days - parties, potlucks, ceremonies,....

Woman's Day @ Sampan Rest.

Organised every year by OIWA (Outlying Islands Women's Association) a night of seafood,....

Lamma Artists End Hibernation

Philippe Colin in Lo So Shing.

Japanese artist Miso in the Fishermen's Village.

Non-Foggy Sunset

Another favourite Lamma pastime: Watching and photographing sunsets, usually while sitting in one of our....

Feb 2011

Foggy Sunrise

What better way to start a new week than fast cardio-hiking up to the pavilion above the windturbine at 7am?

Inside & Above the Power Station

Solar Power Station Launch

July 29, 2010

Photos by Lamma-Gung.

Sally the Dog Rescuer

Who Lives? Who Dies?
How to Decide?
AP LEI CHAU, Hong Kong - Saving a life usually means....

3rd Surgiversary

Today, I'm celebrating the 3rd anniversary of my weight loss surgery (Surgiversary of my Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy).

Putting the Pig in Water

Fishermen's Village Typhoon Shelter - Saturday, Feb 19, 2pm: Official start of the 2011 Dragonboating season!

Living Lamma Supports Glass Recycling

Living Lamma, in association with Green Glass, has started an on- line campaign to ask govt....

Lammaite of the Day:
Tricky Dycky

As a wannabe professional photographer, I'm always carrying a camera with me.

Rainbow Warrior Visiting Lamma?

The world-famous Rainbow Warrior II ship by Greenpeace is anchored at the Park Island pier.

Touring the Lavender Garden

Lunar New Year Tour -
Photos by Lamma-Gung
Saturday, Feb 19, 2011

To The Legal & Loyal People of Lamma

The first STOP poster appeared on the Democracy Fence about a week ago.

Power Station Tour for Lammaites

Some of us Lammaites have been living here for decades, but few of us have ever been inside.

Want to Become a Green Ambassador?

Green Ambassador Scheme -

Green volunteer recruitment activity.

Rainy-Happy-Day in the Football Pitch

Opening Ceremony - Lion Dance - Blessings by Choi San, God of Fortune - Primary School Concert

Fairy-Tale With a Quizzical Half-Happy Ending

New Lamma resident in lead role in smash hit stage comedy: Educating Rita by Willy Russell.

The Appallingly Embarrassing Valentine's Debacle

Let me tell you a different type of Valentine's Day story today.

Lunar New Year -
Business Blessing Ritual

It happened on Main Street during the rainy afternoon today Feb 13. I attach 8 photos.

Valentine's Day Menus

Concerto Inn

Waterfront Restaurant

B&B Restaurant

Fix Your PC &
Fix Your Broken Soul

The Democracy Wall at the ferry pier, renovated and painted in steely-grey, has been out of....

SARA

Today, just a little favour for an old friend and former Lamma Artist of the Month.

A Queue, on Lamma?

Something you don't see often on Lamma on a weekday is a long queue. We (almost) never have to queue up anywhere.

Stella Bella on Happy Island

Today, I've got a new link to a very good, personal blog by a Lammaite. Stella Bella is living on "Happy Island", not "Hippie....

Completed Lammaffiti

TwoCrew, the off-Lamma graffiti painters, returned yesterday to finish their painting at the back of the house opposite Tropicana.

Standard of Lamma Music Scene?

Longtime forum member FunkyJazzy courageously dared to post his personal opinion....

Bird Men in a Bird Garden

"Bird-Man Flies Across an Ocean to Find Feathered Friends in a Lamma Garden."

40 Years of Man Fung!

One of the very oldest, maybe the oldest restaurant of Yung Shue Wan will be celebrating their 40th anniversary this year.

Aftermath

The war is over and you can come out of hiding now; it's safe again (I hope).

Happy Lunar New Year!

Lunar New Year Cake - Nin Gou/ Nian Gao - wrapped in bamboo leaves and steamed in a charcoal oven...

Are Lamma Birds Afraid of Teddy Bears?

Yung Shue Long valley farm.
Click to zoom in on Teddy bear.

Jan 2011

Get Fit, Meet New People & Enjoy Racing

"It barely seems warm enough, but it's almost time to start the new Dragonboat season again."

10-Degree Boostcamping

While you were probably sleeping in late this Sunday morning, 8am, these four fit & tough Lovely Lamma Ladies (plus wimpy L-G),

A Day in the Life of L-G

Some readers might be wondering what I'm up to every day, seeing me all over the island at any time of the day....

Lammaffiti

This graffiti has been created today by the 4-men, off-Lamma crew behind several generations of Fountainhead Bar graffiti.

New Clothes for the Kindergarten King

"Perorformance:
The New Clothes for the King.
Place: School Playground."

Lammadonna Shares

I've just received the Lunar New Year's newsletter from N. Lamma District Councilor for Non-Indigen- ous Residents, Yu Lai Fan.

Farewell to Peggy & Sumo

The Lamma-zine has published many stories and photos over the years of Peggy & Sumo, probably the two most famous...

Sensitivity Issues

"It was late Sunday night, and I walked the dog down to the little store down the street from my apartment."

Bobby Li & Friends @ Rainbow Rest.

Annual Dinner of the largest private developer on Lamma Island, King Wong Development.

Village Rep Elections

"YSW City Hall", Sun, Jan 16, noon-7pm.
For full story and discussion, see our forum.

Birthday Boys & Girls

Poster wall on YSW Main Street, outside Emily's Ice-Cream Express.

Harry Harrison's 12-Year Pet Project

Yes, Harry's face is really orange like that in real life, a natural fit to illustrate this...tale....

Lamma-Gung the Ophiuchan

I've been called many names in my half-a-century visit to this amazing planet so far - for example 'You Great Big Idiot!'....

Boostcamping Is Cool!

Who's man or woman enough to join us for an outdoor exercise class on Sunday mornings at 8am in the Basketball Court?

Vote for Tracey, Village Representative

"Unify the Islanders",
"Harmony in the Family",
"Support the Elderly!"

The Poo Pipe

An interesting discussion started after I put up this picture below a week ago in our forum:
Platform & pillars in the harbour?

Stumbling Randomly:
Lamma Forest

Another installment in my ongoing series of 'Stumbling Randomly Thru Lamma's Hills'

Lammaites Touring Lychee Valley

Tai Tong Lychee Valley Tour -
Jan 8, 2011 -
Photos by Lamma-Gung.

Concerto Inn's Pre-X'mas Buffet Party

Gingerbread Cookie Making Class - Buffet Dinner Dec 11: Beachside Pre-X'mas Buffet.

Trig Point Views

Views from the highest point of North Lamma, a little side trip on the Snake Trail.

'MyVideo - We sent your favorite movie disc'

I've just signed up for this well- established and very professional movies-by-mail service.

Don't Panic, Lamma!

To learn and see more about these fun exercise classes in the YSW Basketball Court (just below the Kindergarten), click here.

'Cloud Cuckoo Land, Pal!'

A look into a property agent window yesterday almost gave me indigestion.

Best Stories of 2010?

Over 300 Lamma-zine stories have been published in 2010. Which are YOUR favourites (if any)?

Happy & Sparkling New Year!

Enjoyed at the stroke of midnight by Lamma-Gung & Lamma-Por, a TH Sparkling Shiraz!

Unhappy NY for Pak Kok Pet Pigs

"I wanted to pass on sad news about Keren's two adopted pet pigs: Sumo and Peggy."

Dec 2010

Energising My Blood With Snakes

What could this photo be showing? A mellow, golden sunset reflected in a mirror?

Race 'Roond the Hostelries o'YSW

Dress in your finest Tartan and join their Haggis Hunt, with all hunt proceeds go to Operation....

Lammaites Love Flowers, Birds, Insects & Fishes

North District 2010 -
Flower, Bird, Insect & Fish Show in Fanling Recreation Ground.

Robin Hood Junior

The discoveries you can make by simply walking around Lamma's more remote areas still surprise me occasionally.

Santa Paddlers, The Sequel

Details of this (literally) cool event by Dawn, Lisa & Jess.

Happy 2011 to Everyone!

E-Cards by Anonymous Guy and L-G.

Happy, Healthy & Harmonious Holidays!

(Crystal Ball artwork, created for the Lamma-zine by Sean Creamer of Worldly Images)

Christmas/NY Happenings

Operation Santa Paddle on Boxing Day!

Pick a Free Bottle!

Occasionally, I barter advertising & promotions on this website for goods & services. For example, the Thirsty Horse ad banner....

Santa on Power Station Beach

Click for photo gallery

Sean's Crystal Castles

Two large tripods, one home-made crystal ball tripod mount, one 2kg crystal ball, one large dSLR and lens.

Capturing Lamma Landscapes

Join us for a free photo tour this Sunday, Dec 19 to Lamma Winds, along the Snake Trail and into the Lamma Quarry.

Gourmet Christmas Recipes for Thirsty Horses

Thirsty Horse is introducing the very first Premium Wines Gourmet Christmas Recipes.

Looking for Our Forum?

Due to massive spambot attacks - from a web server located in the Ukraine and other countries - I've had to relocate the forum.

The Waterfront's New Menu

Lamma-Por's and my personal favourite on the brand-new Waterfront menu, since Dec 1, the Seafood Platter, above left.

Runners, Survivalists, Uprights & Pod People

The Runners are my favorite.
Sensing the gate creaking open, they run through the gathering....

New Police Hotline:
3661 1714

"New Telephone Numbers for all Police Report Rooms"

Beachside Pre-X'mas Buffet Party

Concerto Inn, relaunching their beachside terrace restaurant, Palm Tree, with a new chef and...

First-Ever HK Sighting of an AMRB Flycatcher

"There's no way you would ever get an adult male Red-Breasted Flycatcher here. It's never..."

Treasure Hunters -
Tired but Happy

After the 12th Annual Operation Santa Claus Island Bar Treasure Hunt, Sunday, Dec 5, 2010:

Somewhere in Time -
2 Lamma Mondays

Shirley the Nightingale has been visiting Lamma today, a peaceful Monday.

Lammaite Catches HK Cricket Sixes Ball

An International line up including England, Australia, Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong,...

A Fair, a Hunt, a Parade
(and Some Civilized Philosophy)

Another eclectic and unusual mix of Lamma Events tomorrow, Sunday, Dec 5.

The Curs -
a Christian Rock Band?

Congrats to one of Lamma's most famous, beloved and longest-  running bands, The Curs!

All in a Good Cause!

The Island Bar Annual Treasure Hunt this coming Sunday, 5th December. What a Great Way to spend Sunday!

Got Your Lamma 2011 Calendars?

Lamma Island Calendars - 2011:

For sale at the following outlets:
 

Nov 2010

 

 

The Lamma Lemonade Entrepreneurs

It happened at the major intersection on Main Street. You know the spot. A butcher shop...

Operation Mrs. Santa Claus

The folks on Lamma are quite big on raising money for charity. We might not raise a huge amount but throughout the year...

Banyan (Open) House

The annual Banyan House Christmas Fair is now a regular event in the run-up to Christmas Festivities on Lamma.

Open Space - Brought to You by Vivid Vibrations

"This Sunday, Nov 28, 3-7pm: Family Jungle Boogie up at Open Space."

Bike Clearance @ YSW Ferry Pier on Friday

It's been a long time (2+ years?) since we've seen the ferry pier so devoid of bikes.

Fun Day Photography

"Thank you for making the 2010 Lamma Fun Day a huge success! The day generated a gross income of over HK$210,000!"

New Official Lamma Island Logo?

The wonderful Cultural Melting Pot Festival yesterday was the most fun, most multicultural event...

Cultural Melting Pot Festival

More Diversified Details of the "Diversified Concert", about this biggest-ever show featuring multinational Lamma talent.

New Avatar for L-G

This is the second appearance of this unnamed advertising agency guy in Harry's fantastic cartoons.

Fun Day Radio Interview

Last Friday morning, Nov 12, Tavis the Official Court Philosopher and Yours Truly made the long trek out to RTHK.

Am I Stupid? Yes!

Quizmeister Jason challenged us with his latest poster (see right) to prove that we're not stupid.

Laughing Hysterically While Tweeting

"... had the most amazing day napping on the beach, laughing hysterically on Lamma island."

Lamma Calendar For Sale

The calendar raised HK$5,152 this year, from all the photographers entering our contest and contributing their photos

Final Countdown to Lamma Fun Day!

"This year, we want to try to be as green as possible. We are urging all involved...."

Before Sunrise on a YSW Rooftop

Rising early today, 5:30am, after a strong coffee I went up to my rooftop, just for some stargazing.

Wine Bar @ Bookworm

Ken the Bookworm and Wayne of Chateau Lamma have teamed up to launch a "Nite Cafe & Wine Bar" last Saturday.

Making Silly Faces Cindy Poon - Artist of the Month

Very talented local photographer, designer and community activist Cindy Poon has been having fun.

You should have a birthday party every week!

Josh the Transnoodlian has been holding court at his birthday bash on Thu, Oct 28, in Diesel's Bar.

Shh... Birds Have Ears

Wetland Park Tour for Lammaites, Sunday, Nov 7. Four full buses with almost 200 Lamma people, including only one Gwailo.

Island Gym-nastics

"The Island Gym, our local community fitness center (behind the Bike Shop) is now taking on new members."

What Is the 'Lamma Spirit?'

"If you want to take the true measure of someone, observe how he handles sex, time, and money."

Macro Image of the Week

Vespa Tropica
by Anonymous_Guy - Official Court Wildlife Photographer.

Cricket Sixes This Weekend

"The Hong Kong Cricket Sixes 2010 will be held at the Kowloon Cricket Club during the weekend of 6-7 November 2010."

Sewerage Construction, When Will It End?

I got the following detailed maps from the Senior Resident Engineer of Scott Wilson CDM.

Cleaning Up Our Beaches

"Living Lamma is organising a beach clean up this Saturday at Tannery Bay.
Everyone is welcome."

Oct 2010

 

 

Hectic Halloween Weekend

Scottish Simon Says:

"Recently our team - Lamma United - entered into the 48 Hour Film Project."

Coolest Award Reception

The award plaque can be viewed in Lammadonna's office, a public place where anybody can enter during office hours and view it.

Lamma Fun Day, Saturday, Nov 13

"Volunteer - we need you!
Lamma Fun Day needs volunteers to help on the day."

Panda PR

"One of Hong Kong's top public-relations pros never issues press releases. Relying on a different forte, he's he slickest,..."

Feral Puppies Pickup

"The cute little puppies, 6 in all, that were rescued from the hills today only serve to illustrate the lunacy of the Government's..."

Vespa Affinis

Photo by Anonymous Guy, Lamma's best wildlife photographer.

Coolest Outlying Island Award

"Congratulations! HK Magazine's readers have chosen Lamma as Coolest Outlying Island in the..."

Boost Your Body @
Boost Camp

Boost Campers in the Basketball Court, 2 evenings/week; highly recommended by Lamma-Gung.

Lammaites Rocking Halloween

Lammaites Andy Fullard and Meg Teckman are performing once again in a Musical Theatre....

Where Are the Posters?

"There has been much debate on the Welcome Wall. I'd like to give you a bit of background information."

Lamma Philo Cafe - 1st Meeting

"The first meeting of the Lamma Island Branch of the Hong Kong Philo Caf� was a roaring success."

Monkeying Around in a Country Park

China's National Day:
Time for Monkeys
A COUNTRY PARK, Hong Kong

Newspapers Home Delivery

"We offer a Sunday morning paper delivery service, charging $13 for the South China Morning Post, $11 for the Chin. paper."

Encouraging Elderlies to Care for Elderlies

"About 300 volunteers from three elderly service agencies were today appointed ambassadors..."

Philosophy Cafe Opens

The first meeting of the Lamma Island Branch of the Hong Kong Philosophy Caf� will meet this Sun, 7p.m. at the Bookworm...

 

Sep 2010

   

Lamma Yoga Boom?

The walls are full with posters advertising yoga classes for all levels,...

Computer Threats & Annoyance Factors

After finally resolving the picture attachment problem in our forum, not losing any attach...

1st Anniversary of My "New Body"

It's been exactly one year now since I've reached my "ideal weight" of below 90 kgs.

Poster Wall Wanted!

After the recent resurfacing and grey repainting of the YSW "Democracy Wall" near the ferry pier, this poster appeared...

Outrigging Around Lamma

Where? Tai Wan To Beach
When? Saturday, September 25
Who? OC6 Outrigger Canoe Teams.

The Dirtiest Party

There'll be a public book launch party this afternoon, see above, click for more details. Wine & snacks provided!

Mid-Autumn Parties!

Concerto Inn Hotel in Hung Shing Yeh is relaunching their beachside restaurant, renaming it Palm Tree.

Lots of Fun & Painty Messiness!

"Arts & Crafts and Drama Workshops for Kids and Teens on Lamma"

Terry

"Meet Terry, a mongrel dog with four legs, only three paws and an irrepressible can-do-anything attitude."

Golden Photo of the Day

Ferry Heading Towards Sunset - Photo by YatMan,
Monday, Sep 13, 2010, 6:18pm,
Canon EOS 500D

Frankenfoot on Ice

Yes, that's Lamma-Gung's foot, packed in ice, after a huge, yellow hornet stung me yesterday night, through my sneaker and two...

Aug 2010

THANK YOU!

The picture attachment problem in our forum has FINALLY been solved, thanks to several forum members who helped out!

Lamma Calendar 2011

"I will be publishing the calendar for a second year. This year, I'd like to open it up and offer the Lamma community the chance..."

510 Not Extended HTTP Error Code

This error message has confused many visitors to this website in the last few days.

The Creative Vortex of Bric-a-Bracs

"more than just a sleepy fishing village and a weekend destination for city dwellers, lamma island..."

SCMP Pays Up (Finally)

A few of you might remember this SCMP "The LoDown" lead story about Chow Yun-Fat planting trees up in Tai Yuen.

HELP!

Our 8-year-old forum is throwing a major tantrum! It doesn't allow forum members to attach pictures to their messages anymore.

Electronic Mistress & DJ Wash

Congrats to Lammaites "Elemiz" & "Bitchie" for being featured amongst the very best DJs in...

Yu Lan Festival

One of the many advantages of having 8+ years of fully searchable Lamma-zine stories (2,500+) is that I can...

Free Wine Tasting

Chateau Lamma is a brand-new and cozy little place is located in Tai Yuen, just after the Yan Yan store,

Weekday Lamma Main Street

Photos by Rambo Lai from his Photos and the Days photo blog. For more of Rambo's amazing and unusual photos, see...

Alien Quiz Night @ The Waterfront

Summer season is slow, cozy and leisurely on Lamma Island, even more so than the rest of...

New Ferry, Sea Superb

"Lamma Island has a new ferry ship! HKKF, the company that runs the ferry service between Central and Lamma Island..."

Wow!

A first in Lamma.com.hk's 8-year history, a most unusual photo of a light show above our much-photographed YSW ferry pier.

Swiss National Day Lunch

Yung Shue Wan has almost 20 restaurants offering "Western", Italian, Indian, Thai, Turkish, Vegetarian.... But no Swiss food!

July 2010

HK's Largest Solar Power System Launched

Solar power photovoltaic panels have been erected on several Power Station rooftops...

Lamma, Unfavourable for Humans?

"Lamma, of all the outlying islands, is poorly formed in terms of auspicious natural fung shui..."

YMCA Taking Over the Lamma Quarry

It's been rumoured for a few months, but it's now official, as I've just been informed today.

LammaFlat in 3D

Have you ever seen a Lamma flat in 3D, see above? As a 3D computer artist and animator in a former life (pre-HK),...

The Socialist Utopia

"My daily commute is an exercise in extremes. In the morning, I wake up in the socialist utopia of Lamma Island."

Elderlies Happy Day

After my recent experience with getting a Senior (over 60) discount offered in a cinema - without asking for it!...

Ground Investigation Works

A new govt. notice has appeared on some YSW noticeboards, alerting some of our Alert Readers.

Lamma-Gung the Elderly?

I was going for yet another 3D movie (my latest passion) in the IFC shopping mall, vis-a-vis the Lamma ferry pier in Central.

India Dog Dispute Engulfs Ex-Lamma Woman

"AHMEDABAD, India � Does a city that routinely batters and abuses its street dogs,..."

Want to Learn Organic Gardening?

"Practice organic planting skills via gardening work in our community garden."

Yung Shue Wan in the Summertime

Today, it's just a mixed bag of photos I took very recently.

Fun For Fit Kids

...details of this local fitness camp, starting this week, run by Donna the Herbalicious, my tough-but-fun Bootcamp Sergeant.

'No Any Ball Games'

Today, just a few random shots from my Sunday morning hike along the deserted Snake Trail, returning via the crowded....

60th Graduation Ceremony

Are you considering enrolling your own children in the local primary school?

Animating a Sunset

Another fine sunset was just starting to get interesting, so I grabbed my camera and tripod and used a ladder to climb....

LammaFlat for Sale

Our classifieds have become THE place to sell stuff between Lammaites and to find a flat to rent or buy, more successful....

June 2010

Tai Chi vs Fit'n'Fun Camp -
1 : 0

While Lamma-Por was still recovering from another late night of Worldcup football....

Weaver Maid Fruit Orgy

Finally, a glorious summer day after days and days of almost permanent rain. Returning to my pre-breakfast-exercise fast hikes.

Rainy-Snaily Monday

Another all-rainy day! Too wet to venture outside with my fancy, expensive, but not water-proof camera equipment.

You Can Leave, But You Never Do

"Fourteen years ago my daughter Iona had pointed an accusing finger out of the plane window,..."

Art Students Exhibition @ Cath's Bar

Roz Keep is displaying some of the work of the kids from her art classes,....

Children's Cricket Tournament

Click for Grahame Collins' photos - Sat, June 19, 2010, YSW Football Pitch.

Lamma 500 Photo Contest Winners

#1: Anonymous Guy (more photos) - wins 1 case of Thirsty Horse wine.

Beer Garden Fire

There was a mysterious fire happening in the Beer Garden restaurant recently, at around 3:30am, when it was closed.

HK Electric's Giant Robot Mascot

All of us HK Electric customers have just received this little brochure in our mail.

Two Visits to Tung O Wan

Two new captioned photo galleries - same location, very different participants.

Saturday Night

Brazilian Party on Power Station Beach, plus a few more nightly photos.

Brasil Party @ Power Station Beach

Sat Jun 19, 4-11pm: Power Station beach: DJs, Afro Dance Drums, Capoeira, Maculele &....

Men in Black -
the Lamma Sequel

"They do not wear sunglasses or carry laser guns, nor do they gun down extra-terrestrial beings."

Max & Jo's Big Clean Up Adventure

"Max and mummy took a bag and gloves and went to pick up rubbish from the pavilion."

Fantastic Lamma Day!!

"Not sure if you've heard, but Lamma Dragons did brilliantly yesterday at Disco Bay!"

Chinese Folk @ Football Pitch

Click for my photo gallery of a surprisingly beautiful & professional, but free cultural performance in the YSW Football...

Somber Thoughts Prevail

The Official Court Correspondent visited Victoria Park on June 6, with quite a number of fellow Lammaites, taking pictures....

How to Store a Dragonboat

Today, Sunday morning, many Lammaites were sleeping off their hangover after the 2:30am USA- England Worldcup game.

In the Celestial Kingdom

"Beginnings
Wind and water, earth and sky,
nature's seasons passing by."

Lamma Twitch

Many of us are afflicted by the "Lamma Twitch", according to a forum on GeoExpat where somebody enquired about...

Lamma Snake Sightings

Claudia McGregor Tarr, the creator of this new Facebook group, Lamma Snake Sightings, introduces the group and has....

Robot Unicorn Attack on Adult Swim Games

I'm blessed with a unique group of most interesting, even fascinating friends on Lamma.

Public Ferry Forum

Read the reports, comments and conclusions from Senior Moderator Alan and myself after attending this "Public Ferry....

The Lure of the Dragon

"Those Dragonboaters!
They must be crazy, they are so full on, especially the women."

Idyllic Power Station Beach Boats

Photo Gallery of boats stored on the PS Beach foreshore, threatened to be all cleared out...

Reviewing Our Ferry Services

Public Ferry Forum by the Transport Dept. in the Primary School tomorrow, Sunday, 2 - 3:30pm!

Children's Books by Paul Strahan

"Focus on telling stories and then writing becomes much easier. That's the approach of...."

Festive & Frivolous Sok Kwu Wan

Click above for another Lamma-Gung photo gallery.

May 2010

   

Champion: Short-Legged Horned Toad

Hearing Lamma's tireless toads and frogs croaking their lungs out ALL night during these monsoon....

Lamma-Gung the Nyckelpiga

So many of our friends and neighbours seem to be escaping the HK summer heat to cooler climates.

Lawyers Frolicking in the Lamma Forest

The sounds of Lamma's nature never fail to amaze me. While walking over hills and through....

A Very Important Public Forum

I just got this flyer below at the Central ferry pier and also as scans from Lammadonna's office.

Got Anything Stored on Power Station Beach?

If yes, click below!
Lands Dept removing all boats & equipment from PS Beach!

Rooftop Jungle & Pond in Bloom

Aaah, the joys of Lamma rooftop gardening! A large, completely private garden with....

Only Half the Man I Used to Be

The Pure Fitness chain of gyms has been offering a free week's membership, including....

Melting Silver into Lamma Jewelry

I just took these photos in Bibianna, the jewelry shop & workshop....

Access Prohibited - $50,000 Fine!

Sham Wan Beach, South Lamma, also known as Green Turtle Beach, a govt.-assigned SSI....

Escaping the Rat Race?

A 2-page feature story about property on Lamma Island has been published in the glossy Premier Property....

Back in the Office

Starting work one day per week as a freelance Online Marketing Consultant in a Central office,....

Thunderstorm Over Yung Shue Wan

Both of these amazing photos taken by Josh Sellers of CrowdedStudios.com.

Get in the Picture!

"Love Hong Kong so much you want to become part of it? Here's your chance!"

SketchCrawl Through Fishermen's Village

"Saturday dawned bright and sunny in Lamma and the sketchers met at the Green..."

Removing All Boats From Power Station Beach?

"The Lands Department has posted a notice requiring all boats to be removed..."

500 Lamma 500 Photos

For the rest of the 500 (and more) photos from other photographers, see our Lamma 500 Photo Contest in progress.

Gather & Go for a Green Walk!

The Hans Andersen Club's Lamma Island Centre in Tai Wan New Village has been inviting....

The Lamma 500 Photo Contest!

Photographers of all talent and skill levels will be out in force once again for the...

A Weekend of Lamma Events

If you're having a public event on Lamma - or an off-island event organised with direct help from Lammaites - email me!

Poon Choi - Big Bowl Feast

Primary School Fundraiser.
Poon Choi - Big Bowl Feast.
Cantonese Opera Arena,
May 11, 2010

How to Tile a Village House

A few photos from the outside construction work of another brand-new Village House in Yung Shue Wan.

A Herboland TV Show?

Lamma's very popular, even beloved organic farm Herboland, located just besides the public Hung Shing Yeh beach,....

'From Ululating Squeaks to Germanic Guttural Growls and Roars'

It's been a while since Nick the Bookman's last music review.

Dolly's Bazaar

"For Art's Sake!
Bazaar Scheme Hatched

Fantastic artwork takes shape on the rooftops, patios, balconies..."

Memoirs of an Ice-Cream Lady, No More?

"One year has passed since I started writing my semi-autobiographical memoirs."

LAMMA DAY Today!

Lamma Dragons Mixed Team at lunch in The Waterfront Rest....

LAMMA DAY Tomorrow!

Some of my Photo Galleries of Lamma Days past. More photos in our extensive photo galleries, by so many Lamma photographers.

Lamma Cricket Club Welcomes Star Cricketer

"Last Saturday the Lamma Kids Cricket Club was delighted to welcome Kenny Jackson."

R U Fit 'N' Fun?

"Like a boot camp - but more fun!
All fitness levels welcome."

Tung O Wan!

"This day, we wish to thank everyone for participating! Apart from being blessed with fine weather,..."

Bagpipers Outside YSW Shopping Mall

While we keep on rushing through our busy lives, there are these little serendipitous moments....

Apr 2010

South Lamma Hiking Trip Tomorrow!

When was the last time you've hiked or biked in South Lamma? Come along on this little hike...

New 'Monster Clock' - Uglification of Lamma?

"Having lived in Lamma for a little over four years I've always felt something was missing...."

Green Walkers

Photos by Paul Leung Siuyu of GreenLammaGroup (Facebook).
See more photos in our forums (Eng. - Chin.)

Who's the Maddest Hatter?

Welcome back to the Lamma Ladies dragonboaters who are returning tonight from their yearly wild'n'crazy party weekend, eh,...

The Family Trail, a Strolling Banquet?

99% of all Lamma visitors (according to travel blogs and photo galleries all over....)

Village Vehicle Crackdown

3 Village Vehicles confiscated today in a joint police operation in YSW, 2 of them with exactly the same license plate number!

Nerd Alert @ Bookworm?

With Facebook being so very popular amongst Lammaites to keep in touch mostly with their real-life friends, it's surprising....

Chow Yun-Fat Plants Trees

Click on any picture for the full story & a detailed photo gallery.

Lamma Property Story in SCMP

An SCMP freelance writer contacted me recently with the property questions below,....

My Favourite Lamma Photos

Alba the Filmmaker has just asked me to supply 10 photos for a documentary about Lamma she's been working on.

The Voyage of the Balangay

"When you are sailing on a replica of a 2000 year old wooden boat, fighting towering waves the size of angry...."

Ouch! My Abs!

My expensive Lululemon yoga/exercise mat above hasn't been getting any action....

Lamma Bands & Events

The surprisingly wide variety of events happening on Lamma and all over HK performed or organised by Lammaites....

A Tea Party...in a Bar?

"In keeping with our standards of mad dress, idiotic games and alcoholic haziness, the Lamma Dragons are hosting their...."

'I Miss the Lamcombe'

"...visiting the Lamcombe wasn't necessarily for the food. Sometimes it was great, sometimes excellent, and...."

Fog-Hiking

After our recent Easter Monday experience of climbing Mt Stenhouse in dense fog, I've developed a kind of affection....

Baroque Backchat

RTHK Radio 3 live discussion about The Baroque, the planned marina/clubhouse/spa hotel/
residential dev. in Tung O Wan.

Solar Lamma Power Station

HK Electric has been announcing their 2010 Smart Power Campaign, promoting a "low carbon lifestyle" to....

Easy Dozen Easter Eggs

Lamma visitors have been flooding in and out of Yung Shue Wan in their thousands during this long 5-day Easter weekend.

Climbers Enter the Clouds

"Eight climbers together scaled the 353-metre Mount Stenhouse, Lamma's highest peak, on April 5."

Happy Easter to All Readers!

Cookie from Lalamama, the new caf頦amp; bakery (formerly Green Cottage.) How about visiting Power Station Beach today,....

Island Bar Reinvents Itself

"Soon To Change Into "MONTY'S BURLESQUE"!
Breaking News! In keeping with Lamma-zine's cutting edge...."

Mar 2010

Acts Prohibited In Forest

Almost anything seems allowed in Lamma's mostly wild forests - exploring, digging, mountain- biking, camping....

Kumar's 50th Birthday Bash

"Wednesday night at The Island Bar found us (and loads of you) partying today, March 24, from 6-ish until far too late-ish..."

Bamboo Pit Viper

Photos submitted by Nancy the Frog Lady, taken up in Tai Peng Village, this weekend. This is one of the few really poisonous...

SketchCrawling Through Yung Shue Wan

"Through a Facebook link, I came across this wonderful web site, www.sketchcrawl.com"

Incense Tree Poachers

An update about the tree poachers currently active at night, from our friends at the Living Lamma group:

'A Sort of Serious Rehearsal'

"Once upon a time in deepest, darkest wherever, there lived a mighty tribe of pygmies called the Faqawi."

Gail the Lamma Celebrity

"First-in-a-lifetime experience on Lamma: At times, the city-dwelling day-visitors to this outlying island astonish...."

Turkish Chef Wanted

What's happening in Yung Shue Wan's always active and ever-changing culinary scene? Just another little update:

Building a Rooftop Canopy

Following up on this Lamma-zine story, Aug 23, '09: Dreaming of a Rooftop Canopy, this village house finally got its....

Feast of Excited Insects

"Did you know that Saturday March 6 was "Ching Che" [Jing Zhe] or Feast of Excited Insects Day?"

Lamma Ladies Attacking South China Sea

Today, Saturday afternoon, Yung Shue Wan harbour, the Lamma Ladies practicing hard for the....

Escape to Lamma Island

"I moved from Sheung Wan to Lamma Island over the weekend."

Lamment

"...a likeably grizzly man in his early 70s. All dirty fingernails and lanky, matted hair and a beard like a Manson Family...."

A Man. A Moth. A Moment!

This is the hand of 2nd-hand Gary and his new "pet", found very close to his S-Mart 2nd-hand consignment shop,....

Unicorn Dance Blessing Homes

CNY unicorn dance all day all over YSW, going from house to house to offer blessings.

Canadians, Enjoy!

'Canadians Enjoy Gold-Medal Riches'

Feb 2010

Bobsy the Valentine

Lamma's most famous and not-publicity-shy-at-all hippie has been featured in the latest edition of Marie Claire HK.

Durian for Dessert?

One of the delights not available in any of Lamma's restaurants is the (in)famous, "slightly" smelly, but utterly delicious Durian fruit.

CitiCrook!

The unusual & intriguing sights you come across on HK Island are making an occasional visit well worthwhile.

My 2nd Surgiversary

Exactly two years ago, Feb 25, 2008, I was wheeled into the surgery theatre of Queen Mary Hospital.

'Best Wedding I've Ever Witnessed'

Nick the Bookman - Official Court Music Reviewer, expanding into reviews of weddings.

Central Oasis

Walking from the Yung Shue Wan Shopping Mall - also known as ifc Mall - over to the Central-Mid-Levels Escalator,....

Lamma Women - HK Cricket Champions!

Lamma win Grand Final to be crowned women's cricket champions of HK for sixth....

Buyology - the Science of Cats & Store Owners

Lamma cats live probably over most of the island, but they seem particularly lively in my....

VIP Rooftop Wedding on Valentine's Day

Lamma Island was our first pick � much more conducive to food, wine and merriment�

13 Degrees... Indoors!

Too cold today to type and publish a Lamma-zine story! 8 degrees outside and a freezing 13 degrees Celsius indoors in my home office.

Marketing Magazine Interview

Media Relations
Lamma.com.hk - Destination Media in Your Neighbourhood

Lamma Wild Boar - First-Ever Photos

There have been persistent rumours of wild boars roaming free on Lamma Island....

Family CNY Visit

3 generations of my Chinese family - 3 step-children/3 grand-children/2 sons-in-law - visiting Ah-Gung and Ah-Por.

Yoga Wendy Is Back!

The first yoga lesson of my life was with Wendy in Sally's yoga studio near the Tofu Lady on the way to the beaches, 1 year ago.

Happy Lunar New Year!

Photos of the festivities at Yung Shue Wan's Tin Hau Temple -

by Dirk Claus.

Lili's Flat

Our free classified Buy & Sell, Rent & Let forum have become a major place for finding, renting and selling Lamma properties.

Tweeting About Lamma

Click above to read what Twitter members have been tweeting about Lamma recently. No need to sign up first.

An Arduous, Shambolic & Acrimonious Process

Dear Financial Secretary, Life for everyone on the outlying islands relies upon the ferry services.

ljl - Lamma Artist of the Month

Click for the complete captioned art gallery and Artist's Statement.

Exploring YSW's Delicious Discoveries

Back on "normal", healthy diet now and maintaining my body weight for the last 6 months,....

'I Like It! Stay Like This!'

While out shopping mid-afternoon today, a female (married) friend complimented me again on my new slimmer....

Confucius Grew Up on Lamma

Chow Yun-Fat, Fat Gor, Lamma's favourite, most famous and richest son is still going from strength to strength.

Marine Wind Farm off Lamma

HK Electric announced yesterday their plans to build an offshore wind farm to the SW of Lamma.

Press Briefing @ HK Electric Centre

Being invited by HK Electric to today's press-only briefing in the Electric Centre above Admiralty....

Inspiring a Happy & Creative Planet

"The Chinese New Year is approaching and the weather has warmed up - what better time..."

Great Injustice Has Been Done

Our forum remains an extremely lively place while approaching 8 years of feisty existence.

Back to Lamma Once Again

"Waves wash onto beaches the world over but somehow they seem to break that little bit louder on Hung Shing Yeh."

Scanner Jam Art Jam,
the Sequel

Inspiration for these daily Lamma-zine stories can originate from a multitude of sources,....

Jan 2010

 

 

Super-Foods from the LifeForceMan

Super-Foods Sunday workshop in JUSTGREEN, Jan 31, 2010, presented by the LifeForceMan.

Double Trouble

The former Spicy Boys and newish band The Sleeves whooped it up in The Island Bar today; see my photos below.

Super-Foods @ JUSTGREEN

Quick, guess where in Yung Shue Wan is this shop? Even long-time residents seem to have a problem recognizing and finding this....

How Many Years Ago?

A historic photo of the harbour, the old pre-ferry pier jetty, and Po Wah Yuen in the background, with almost no buildings!

Best Lamma Concert Photo Poster

This is the very best photo poster for a Lamma concert I've published in quite some time.

More Help for Haiti

"The good folks of YSW have been busy doing more good things of late, this time working hard to raise funds for the...."

The Renowned Cartoonist With Hilarious Style

"Temujin the Tiger Pounces at Chinese New Year."

Semi-Lawless Bedroom Commune for Artisans

Searching the Internet for relevant info about our island home turns up some really....

Snakes on Plates

"Usually when encountering snakes, people back away, keen to stay at a safe distance. But this time proved different."

Fight Against Drugs, a Dead Body & Sirens Going Off!

Talks and Q&A for parents & children, by a doctor, a social worker and Lamma police's....

LAMMA President Dies

"The recent death of LAMMA President, Ray Larrington, marks the end of an era in which the dramatic changes...."

Lucas the Haitian

"We're organising collection boxes around Lamma for donations for the folk in Haiti."

Piano Duet for Kids @ Bookworm Cafe

"Thanks for your support.

Lamma's First Piano Duet for Kids is successfully completed."

Solar Eclipse Over Helipad

Jan 15 2010, 5:48-5:52pm,
Yung Shue Wan, Lamma Island,
Hong Kong, China.

Mr Kebab Opening

Replacing the former Spicy Island, Mr Kebab - Turkish Rest. opened on Jan 16.

Party Animals on Dog Beach

"Dozens of Lamma's leading residents, the fleet-footed, furry, four-legged ones, and their two-legged assistants,...."

The Secret Undercover Policeman's Ball

"...was well attended, with an enthusiastic squad of 'undercover ops' dressed in an assortment...."

Drinking Like a Thirsty Horse?

What's fuelling me while creating an (almost) daily Lamma-zine story? As an obnoxiously....

4 Vegetarian Places in YSW?

For a little while there, we've had FOUR vegetarian places running in Yung Shue Wan: long-time favourite Bookworm Cafe,....

Buy a Dog a Drink @
Dog Beach Party

...would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the people of Lamma for their donations.

Emily, Good Girl or Bad Girl?

There are already THIRTY SEVEN chapters in Emily's semi- autobiographical Memoirs of an Ice-Cream Lady on YSW Main St!

The Most Comprehensive Lamma Tee

An illustration by Peter Bolt who seems to know Lamma very, very well, cramming so many....

Strong on Images, Weak on Words

A new coffee table book with photos by five HK photographers, including ex-Lammaite E. Briel.

Strawberried Peanut Butter Transformers

What's keeping me fuelled while writing this placeblog? This is probably the weirdest of my....

Building a Village House - G/F

Would you move into a great rooftop flat if there's a new house under construction next door?

Lamma Iceland

{Shiver!*} {*Shudder!*}
Soooo very cold these days, especially at night!

Christmas Fairs, Markets & Workshops

More photos from some recent Christmassy happenings all over Yung Shue Wan!

Farewell to Lamcombe Seafood Rest.

Today is the very last day of this very popular Chinese restaurant on Main Street, the #1....

Lowest Tide in Banyan Bay Harbour

While you were sleeping this Sunday morning, who was venturing out into the cold dark....

Best of Lamma-zine 2009

Taking stock of another great year for the Lamma-zine, I've compiled a little list of my own personal favourite stories.

Happy New Year 2010!

Many thanks to all our readers, sponsors, advertisers, photographers, writers, content contributors,... and critics as well!

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