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

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"

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!

Typhoon #8 Daredevil
Thu, Sep 29
"Lamma would like HK to know that due to the inclement weather we're off to the pub!"

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.

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'."

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.

Note the "concepts" for public housing, clubhouse, public ferry pier, and new roads.

ATV is urgently looking for parents to interview next Wed, Sep 28 on Lamma!

"You're a Canadian. Why do you want to join the Lamma Island Pinoy Basketball League?"

Sat/Sun, Sep 17/18, 7:30 & 8:30pm each day, Diesel's Bar, Main Street YSW.

Click for photo gallery with subtitles...

Date: 10 September, 2011

Time: 7:00 - 10:30pm

Venue: YSW Football Pitch

Photo gallery available now...

"Balls Bounce, Intensity Soars Pinoy-Style."

Grand Opening of this multi- national basketball tournament.

I'm always on the lookout for good, interesting photos, videos, artworks and websites to feature.

The 27-page Chin. article in Ming Pao Weekly yesterday featured ten interviews with Lammaites.

The appeal I published a few weeks back got more response than I had ever hoped for.

Doesn't this look like another portrait of Lamma-Gung working oh-so-hard on his daily blog?

The entire Lamma Winds area was closed off, so I had to do a bit of fast talking to get in....

What's becoming "crezy" here, besides our rents? The weather? The people? The bars?

"Eating Smoke, One Man's Descent into Drug Psychosis in Hong Kong's Triad Heartland."

Lammaite Makha & friends performing for free at this Lamma Fun Day-style event.

Have you ever seen this funky, alien object hovering above your head at night?

What's happening in a typical day of the Lamma-zine writer/editor/ photographer?

Look what I found in Just Green, the "Organic Convenience Store" opposite Bookworm Café:

Having recovered from my exile in the Special Care Unit of Tung Wah Hospital....

We came within just a few days of having to move out of our rented flat a few days ago!

Over 150 volunteers participated in the event, both from the local community and foreign countries.

A Lammaite was recently bitten in Bali by one of those bright-green Bamboo Pit Vipers....

See what happens when I get distracted on a lazy Saturday morning on my PC,....

My photo gallery of Helicoptering Over Lamma got more feedback than any other recent story,....

The sky last evening looked ready for another spectacular display of sunset colours....

Let's go for another pre-breakfast hike today, via Lamma Winds and the Snake Trail to the Trig Point.

Congratulations to the Lamma Outrigger Club for completing the "Dolphin Quest".

Artist Debra Morris writes in her beautifully illustrated virtual booklet:

I've just enjoyed the good fortune of tagging along on a helicopter....

Care and Inclusion Sand Sculpturing Competition &
Social Capital Carnival.

In The Island Bar tonight:
They promised that "It'll be a riot" on their poster, but this looks....

Thanks to Norton Internet Security for keeping the Lamma.com.hk PC safe.

While London Burns....
It'll be a riot.

... customers who opt for receiving e-bills can get $30 tariff rebate or donate the amount....

So you can expect to see a lot more photos from Lamma's more remote & quaint areas soon.

... something ... that makes you sit up and take notice, capturing your imagination and making....

Infrared aerial view of Pak Kok Village, Po Wah Yuen and Yung Shue Wan.

Well-known Lammaite Banny and his GPS-enabled personal trainer and cycle computer,...

Today, let me relate another one of my little misadventures in my daily Stumbling RandomlyTM.

Yearly Burglary Prevention talk today in the G/F of the Lamma (North) Rural Committee bldg.

You might have noticed this new banner on the YSW Main Street fence opposite Lung Kong?

Today, a brand-new, beautiful and serene music video by Lamma Composer Adam Gill.

7th anniversary party of this "designer's shop" today. It's open only on weekends and offers....

ATV World has just broadcast an "Inside Story" documentary about The Baroque on Lamma.

Concerto Inn Hotel's restaurant on Hung Shing Yeh beach has been relaunched by 5-star chef....

Former and current Lammaites galore are organising and performing at this major event.

Final reminder from webhosting co.: "Pay by tomorrow or we'll switch off Lamma.com.hk!"

TVB has been filming in Yung Shue Wan once again today, another soap opera episode for "Be Home For Dinner".

9th Anniversary today: from a little community forum to the website you see here nowadays.

This is currently running on the TVB Jade channel, a new Chinese commercial for the Prime Credit moneylenders.

HK Electric presents a $1 million cheque to representatives of fishermen groups [in Aberdeen].

There are a full nine years; worth of Lamma photos on this website, selected from hundreds of....

We might get a very interesting, maybe even exciting election for District Councilor this Nov.

Here are 4 great news and announcements about the Lamma ferry services.

Revision Abdominoplasty surgery in Tung Wah Hospital.

"...Lamma Island and speak to a group of young adults, who spent their childhood and teens growing up there."

Summer Break! -
Jun 28 - Jul 12

Geopark tour of Islands District Council, feat. a Tombolo, part of Sharp Island's Geo Trail.

Choose from 3 options for the future Aberdeen ferry schedule!

Enrolling now for Autumn season.

"Govt. re-started the submissions process for The Baroque."

"Hello Ladies! Here's a recap of Saturday night's awards: Under the Newcomer-of-Sorts...."

Some topics still manage to catch people's passions, igniting some heated discussions.

If you're looking for photos of anything Lamma-related of the last 9+ years, contact me!

Logan is a 10 month-old puppy, rescued by LAWC, fostered by Lisa + Louise.

The Tale of Madam Doris

Banyan Bay Through Our Eyes - Fri, Jun 17: exhibition of children's paintings....

Some of you might remember Lamma-Gung's Rooftop Garden & Pond,....

The Sewerage Phase 1 has (almost) been completed now, Phase 2 will start next month.

Lammadonna's 2 assistants were asking me if I'd spoken to their boss about their working hours?

Here they are, the official replies from "The Baroque on Lamma" to my enquiry.

The Waterfront is a great place to get married,....

Photo gallery of the Pinay Women's Volleyball League games on Jun 5.

Paddle for the Planet: Sun, Jun 5, 11am: YSW Harbour, raising funds and awareness.

Discovery Bay Dragon Boat Races: Lamma teams won 3 trophies, incl. Women's Gold!

Sat, June 4, another tree planting in the Lamma Forest, open to the local community, plus an Int'l School.

The activities in the small print on Banyan House's "summer school" poster sound most intriguing, even mysterious.

This Sat, Jun 4, 9am, Bobsy and friends will be planting more native HK trees.

The Lamma Village Sewerage Phase 2 is starting up now.

Current & former Lammaites are getting up to more shenanigans tonight, following the example of several Lamma Bands.

Remember all the speculations & rumours about something looking like a small oil-drilling rig....

"Hi, I'm a 7 month old rescued puppy. I really need (a) patient, loving carer(s)."

It's been exactly 3 weeks since my Partial Abdominoplasty surgery, slicing off some of my extra tummy skin....

"Gentle Dog Charmed Even Cat- Lovers -- And the Cats Too!
Nothing Easy When Losing a Precious Pet."

(All photos by Lamma-Gung,
see full photo gallery.)

Easter Egg Digging & Games by Hangout Kindergarten of Church of Christ in China.

For info & pictures of former LAMMA DAYS, click here.

Harry Harrison has been applying his tremendous creative juices to a new artistic, high-brow endeavour, a new avenue of...

"BACK STREET, Yung Shue Wan -- Everyone has heard of Hong Kong, but not many people know about Lamma Island."

Brucelee writes: "If anyone is thinking of moving to Lamma from the city or abroad consider these inconveniences:"

Nick the Bookman attended Bob Dylan's HK gig in KITEC on Apr 13.

"We've already got a Monster Clock. Are Lammaites going to wake up to a monster wall?"

This mobile phone photo has been submitted by Alert Lamma-zine Reader Lydia C. on April 9.

You might have noticed - or maybe not at all - that the Lamma-zine hasn't been updated daily for the last week or so.

Harry Potter, err, Harrison created this updated version of Quidditch for the Lamma Dragonboaters Fundraiser in the Island Bar.

Enjoy Soothing Vocals with Guitar and Cello Accompaniment over a Romantic Dinner by Candlelight in The Waterfront.

Lamma Island will soon become the sight of another world-leading, eco-friendly project.

Jess King: "We will PARTY like mythical creatures of Hagrid-like proportions! WHY?"

Just days before the Chinese Lunar New Year in February, I received a call from my landlord.

For a message from her niece Julia and to post your condolences, click here.

A usually quiet basketball court nestled among tall trees on northern Lamma Island has....

The Japanese community on Lamma would like to say a huge thank you to the people of Lamma and all the tourists....

"Be a Considerate and Responsible Dog Owner," says our District Councilor for Non-Indigenous Residents.

Lamma ferry tickets will go up by 11-12% more for both weekday and weekend fares, plus Holiday Return Tickets, all from July 1st.

As usual, in times of big, tragic disasters anywhere in the world, the Lamma community is....

Lamma Island goes hoops-crazy at first-ever All-Pinoy basketball tournament.

Very soon after the HK Govt. announced a $6,000 handout to all HK permanent residents, this banner appeared on....

Links to several detailed newspaper stories & photos outlining the facts as known....

A British tourist, Janet Gilson, went missing on the way from Yung Shue Wan to Sok Kwu Wan on Tue, March 15.

The HK Govt. intends to construct one-and-a-half additional floors on the rooftop of the Central Piers.

Today, Nancy the Frog Lady has submitted a most outstanding Lamma Wildlife of the Day photo.

The disastrous and devastating earthquake in Japan yesterday afternoon has rattled much of....

From the Great Outdoors Hong Kong! - Activities Guide, published by the HK Tourism Board.

These new participants of the Philosophy Cafe (Lamma Spirit Branch) listened, mesmerised....

I love to stop over at the Palm Tree Cafe on the cozy beachfront terrace of the Concerto Inn.

Back Street between Tropicana takeaway (Ah-Can's) and Shelly's Cake Express will be closed off for sewerage construction works.

The spring season is heating up on Lamma, lots of fun events being organised these days - parties, potlucks, ceremonies,....

Organised every year by OIWA (Outlying Islands Women's Association) a night of seafood,....

Japanese artist Miso in the Fishermen's Village.

Another favourite Lamma pastime: Watching and photographing sunsets, usually while sitting in one of our....

What better way to start a new week than fast cardio-hiking up to the pavilion above the windturbine at 7am?

Photos by Lamma-Gung.

Who Lives? Who Dies?
How to Decide?
AP LEI CHAU, Hong Kong - Saving a life usually means....

Today, I'm celebrating the 3rd anniversary of my weight loss surgery (Surgiversary of my Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy).

Fishermen's Village Typhoon Shelter - Saturday, Feb 19, 2pm: Official start of the 2011 Dragonboating season!

Living Lamma, in association with Green Glass, has started an on- line campaign to ask govt....

As a wannabe professional photographer, I'm always carrying a camera with me.

The world-famous Rainbow Warrior II ship by Greenpeace is anchored at the Park Island pier.

Lunar New Year Tour -
Photos by Lamma-Gung
Saturday, Feb 19, 2011

The first STOP poster appeared on the Democracy Fence about a week ago.

Some of us Lammaites have been living here for decades, but few of us have ever been inside.

Green volunteer recruitment activity.

Opening Ceremony - Lion Dance - Blessings by Choi San, God of Fortune - Primary School Concert

New Lamma resident in lead role in smash hit stage comedy: Educating Rita by Willy Russell.

Let me tell you a different type of Valentine's Day story today.

It happened on Main Street during the rainy afternoon today Feb 13. I attach 8 photos.

Concerto Inn

Waterfront Restaurant

B&B Restaurant

The Democracy Wall at the ferry pier, renovated and painted in steely-grey, has been out of....

Today, just a little favour for an old friend and former Lamma Artist of the Month.

Something you don't see often on Lamma on a weekday is a long queue. We (almost) never have to queue up anywhere.

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....

TwoCrew, the off-Lamma graffiti painters, returned yesterday to finish their painting at the back of the house opposite Tropicana.

Longtime forum member FunkyJazzy courageously dared to post his personal opinion....

"Bird-Man Flies Across an Ocean to Find Feathered Friends in a Lamma Garden."

One of the very oldest, maybe the oldest restaurant of Yung Shue Wan will be celebrating their 40th anniversary this year.

The war is over and you can come out of hiding now; it's safe again (I hope).

Lunar New Year Cake - Nin Gou/ Nian Gao - wrapped in bamboo leaves and steamed in a charcoal oven...

Yung Shue Long valley farm.
Click to zoom in on Teddy bear.

"It barely seems warm enough, but it's almost time to start the new Dragonboat season again."

While you were probably sleeping in late this Sunday morning, 8am, these four fit & tough Lovely Lamma Ladies (plus wimpy 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....

This graffiti has been created today by the 4-men, off-Lamma crew behind several generations of Fountainhead Bar graffiti.

"Perorformance:
The New Clothes for the King.
Place: School Playground."

I've just received the Lunar New Year's newsletter from North Lamma District Councilor for Non-Indigenous Residents, Yu Lai Fan.

The Lamma-zine has published many stories and photos over the years of Peggy & Sumo, probably the two most famous...

"It was late Sunday night, and I walked the dog down to the little store down the street from my apartment."

Annual Dinner of the largest private developer on Lamma Island, King Wong Development.

"YSW City Hall", Sun, Jan 16, noon-7pm.
For full story and discussion, see our forum.

Poster wall on YSW Main Street, outside Emily's Ice-Cream Express.

Yes, Harry's face is really orange like that in real life, a natural fit to illustrate this...tale....

I've been called many names in my half-a-century visit to this amazing planet so far - for example 'You Great Big Idiot!'....

Who's man or woman enough to join us for an outdoor exercise class on Sunday mornings at 8am in the Basketball Court?

"Unify the Islanders",
"Harmony in the Family",
"Support the Elderly!"

An interesting discussion started after I put up this picture below a week ago in our forum:
Platform & pillars in the harbour?

Another installment in my ongoing series of 'Stumbling Randomly Thru Lamma's Hills'

Tai Tong Lychee Valley Tour -
Jan 8, 2011 -
Photos by Lamma-Gung.

Gingerbread Cookie Making Class - Buffet Dinner Dec 11: Beachside Pre-X'mas Buffet.

Views from the highest point of North Lamma, a little side trip on the Snake Trail.

I've just signed up for this well- established and very professional movies-by-mail service.

To learn and see more about these fun exercise classes in the YSW Basketball Court (just below the Kindergarten), click here.

A look into a property agent window yesterday almost gave me indigestion.

Over 300 Lamma-zine stories have been published in 2010. Which are YOUR favourites (if any)?

Enjoyed at the stroke of midnight by Lamma-Gung & Lamma-Por, a TH Sparkling Shiraz!

"I wanted to pass on sad news about Keren's two adopted pet pigs: Sumo and Peggy."

What could this photo be showing? A mellow, golden sunset reflected in a mirror?

Dress in your finest Tartan and join their Haggis Hunt, with all hunt proceeds go to Operation....

North District 2010 -
Flower, Bird, Insect & Fish Show in Fanling Recreation Ground.

The discoveries you can make by simply walking around Lamma's more remote areas still surprise me occasionally.

Details of this (literally) cool event by Dawn, Lisa & Jess.

E-Cards by Anonymous Guy and L-G.

(Crystal Ball artwork, created for the Lamma-zine by Sean Creamer of Worldly Images)

Operation Santa Paddle on Boxing Day!

Occasionally, I barter advertising & promotions on this website for goods & services. For example, the Thirsty Horse ad banner....

Click for photo gallery

Two large tripods, one home-made crystal ball tripod mount, one 2kg crystal ball, one large dSLR and lens, and a whole....

Join us for a free photo tour this Sunday, Dec 19 to Lamma Winds, along the Snake Trail and into the Lamma Quarry.

Thirsty Horse is introducing the very first Premium Wines Gourmet Christmas Recipes.

Due to massive spambot attacks - from a web server located in the Ukraine and other countries - I've had to relocate the forum.

Lamma-Por's and my personal favourite on the brand-new Waterfront menu, since Dec 1, the Seafood Platter, above left.

The Runners are my favorite.
Sensing the gate creaking open, they run through the gathering....

"New Telephone Numbers for all Police Report Rooms"

Concerto Inn, relaunching their beachside terrace restaurant, Palm Tree, with a new chef and...

"There's no way you would ever get an adult male Red-Breasted Flycatcher here. It's never..."

After the 12th Annual Operation Santa Claus Island Bar Treasure Hunt, Sunday, Dec 5, 2010:

Shirley the Nightingale has been visiting Lamma today, a peaceful Monday.

An International line up including England, Australia, Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong,...

Another eclectic and unusual mix of Lamma Events tomorrow, Sunday, Dec 5.

Congrats to one of Lamma's most famous, beloved and longest-  running bands, The Curs!

The Island Bar Annual Treasure Hunt this coming Sunday, 5th December. What a Great Way to spend Sunday!

For sale at the following outlets:
 

"The Island Gym, our local community fitness center (behind the Bike Shop) is now taking on new members."

"If you want to take the true measure of someone, observe how he handles sex, time, and money."

Vespa Tropica
by Anonymous_Guy - Official Court Wildlife Photographer.

"The Hong Kong Cricket Sixes 2010 will be held at the Kowloon Cricket Club during the weekend of 6-7 November 2010."

I got the following detailed maps from the Senior Resident Engineer of Scott Wilson CDM.

"Living Lamma is organising a beach clean up this Saturday at Tannery Bay.
Everyone is welcome."

"Recently our team - Lamma United - entered into the 48 Hour Film Project."

The award plaque can be viewed in Lammadonna's office, a public place where anybody can enter during office hours and view it.

"Volunteer - we need you!
Lamma Fun Day needs volunteers to help on the day."

"One of Hong Kong's top public-relations pros never issues press releases. Relying on a different forte, he's he slickest,..."

"The cute little puppies, 6 in all, that were rescued from the hills today only serve to illustrate the lunacy of the Government's..."

Photo by Anonymous Guy, Lamma's best wildlife photographer.

"Congratulations! HK Magazine's readers have chosen Lamma as Coolest Outlying Island in the..."

China's National Day:
Time for Monkeys
A COUNTRY PARK, Hong Kong

"We offer a Sunday morning paper delivery service, charging $13 for the South China Morning Post, $11 for the Chin. paper."

"About 300 volunteers from three elderly service agencies were today appointed ambassadors..."

The first meeting of the Lamma Island Branch of the Hong Kong Philosophy Café will meet this Sun, 7p.m. at the Bookworm...

The walls are full with posters advertising yoga classes for all levels,...

After finally resolving the picture attachment problem in our forum, not losing any attach...

It's been exactly one year now since I've reached my "ideal weight" of below 90 kgs.

After the recent resurfacing and grey repainting of the YSW "Democracy Wall" near the ferry pier, this poster appeared...

Where? Tai Wan To Beach
When? Saturday, September 25
Who? OC6 Outrigger Canoe Teams.

There'll be a public book launch party this afternoon, see above, click for more details. Wine & snacks provided!

Concerto Inn Hotel in Hung Shing Yeh is relaunching their beachside restaurant, renaming it Palm Tree.

"Arts & Crafts and Drama Workshops for Kids and Teens on Lamma"

"Meet Terry, a mongrel dog with four legs, only three paws and an irrepressible can-do-anything attitude."

Ferry Heading Towards Sunset - Photo by YatMan,
Monday, Sep 13, 2010, 6:18pm,
Canon EOS 500D

Yes, that's Lamma-Gung's foot, packed in ice, after a huge, yellow hornet stung me yesterday night, through my sneaker and two...

Solar power photovoltaic panels have been erected on several Power Station rooftops...

It's been rumoured for a few months, but it's now official, as I've just been informed today.

Have you ever seen a Lamma flat in 3D, see above? As a 3D computer artist and animator in a former life (pre-HK),...

"My daily commute is an exercise in extremes. In the morning, I wake up in the socialist utopia of Lamma Island."

After my recent experience with getting a Senior (over 60) discount offered in a cinema - without asking for it!...

A new govt. notice has appeared on some YSW noticeboards, alerting some of our Alert Readers.

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.

"AHMEDABAD, India – Does a city that routinely batters and abuses its street dogs,..."

"Practice organic planting skills via gardening work in our community garden."

Today, it's just a mixed bag of photos I took very recently.

...details of this local fitness camp, starting this week, run by Donna the Herbalicious, my tough-but-fun Bootcamp Sergeant.

Today, just a few random shots from my Sunday morning hike along the deserted Snake Trail, returning via the crowded....

Are you considering enrolling your own children in the local primary school?

Another fine sunset was just starting to get interesting, so I grabbed my camera and tripod and used a ladder to climb....

Our classifieds have become THE place to sell stuff between Lammaites and to find a flat to rent or buy, more successful....

Roz Keep is displaying some of the work of the kids from her art classes,....

Click for Grahame Collins' photos - Sat, June 19, 2010, YSW Football Pitch.

#1: Anonymous Guy (more photos) - wins 1 case of Thirsty Horse wine.

There was a mysterious fire happening in the Beer Garden restaurant recently, at around 3:30am, when it was closed.

All of us HK Electric customers have just received this little brochure in our mail.

Two new captioned photo galleries - same location, very different participants.

Brazilian Party on Power Station Beach, plus a few more nightly photos.

Sat Jun 19, 4-11pm: Power Station beach: DJs, Afro Dance Drums, Capoeira, Maculele &....

"They do not wear sunglasses or carry laser guns, nor do they gun down extra-terrestrial beings."

"Max and mummy took a bag and gloves and went to pick up rubbish from the pavilion."

"Not sure if you've heard, but Lamma Dragons did brilliantly yesterday at Disco Bay!"

Click for my photo gallery of a surprisingly beautiful & professional, but free cultural performance in the YSW Football...

The Official Court Correspondent visited Victoria Park on June 6, with quite a number of fellow Lammaites, taking pictures....

Today, Sunday morning, many Lammaites were sleeping off their hangover after the 2:30am USA-England Worldcup football game.

"Beginnings
Wind and water, earth and sky,
nature's seasons passing by."

Many of us are afflicted by the "Lamma Twitch", according to a forum on GeoExpat where somebody enquired about...

Claudia McGregor Tarr, the creator of this new Facebook group, Lamma Snake Sightings, introduces the group and has....

I'm blessed with a unique group of most interesting, even fascinating friends on Lamma.

Read the reports, comments and conclusions from Senior Moderator Alan and myself after attending this "Public Ferry....

"Those Dragonboaters!
They must be crazy, they are so full on, especially the women."

Photo Gallery of boats stored on the PS Beach foreshore, threatened to be all cleared out...

Public Ferry Forum by the Transport Dept. in the Primary School tomorrow, Sunday, 2 - 3:30pm!

"Focus on telling stories and then writing becomes much easier. That's the approach of...."

Click above for another Lamma-Gung photo gallery.

Hearing Lamma's tireless toads and frogs croaking their lungs out ALL night during these monsoon....

So many of our friends and neighbours seem to be escaping the HK summer heat to cooler climates.

The sounds of Lamma's nature never fail to amaze me. While walking over hills and through....

I just got this flyer below at the Central ferry pier and also as scans from Lammadonna's office.

If yes, click below!
Lands Dept removing all boats & equipment from PS Beach!

Aaah, the joys of Lamma rooftop gardening! A large, completely private garden with....

The Pure Fitness chain of gyms has been offering a free week's membership, including....

I just took these photos in Bibianna, the jewelry shop & workshop....

Sham Wan Beach, South Lamma, also known as Green Turtle Beach, a govt.-assigned SSI....

A 2-page feature story about property on Lamma Island has been published in the glossy Premier Property....

Starting work one day per week as a freelance Online Marketing Consultant in a Central office,....

Both of these amazing photos taken by Josh Sellers of CrowdedStudios.com.

"Love Hong Kong so much you want to become part of it? Here's your chance!"

"Saturday dawned bright and sunny in Lamma and the sketchers met at the Green..."

"The Lands Department has posted a notice requiring all boats to be removed..."

For the rest of the 500 (and more) photos from other photographers, see our Lamma 500 Photo Contest in progress.

The Hans Andersen Club's Lamma Island Centre in Tai Wan New Village has been inviting....

Photographers of all talent and skill levels will be out in force once again for the...

If you're having a public event on Lamma - or an off-island event organised with direct help from Lammaites - email me!

Primary School Fundraiser.
Poon Choi - Big Bowl Feast.
Cantonese Opera Arena,
May 11, 2010

A few photos from the outside construction work of another brand-new Village House in Yung Shue Wan.

Lamma's very popular, even beloved organic farm Herboland, located just besides the public Hung Shing Yeh beach,....

It's been a while since Nick the Bookman's last music review.

"For Art's Sake!
Bazaar Scheme Hatched
Fantastic artwork takes shape on the rooftops, patios, balconies..."

"One year has passed since I started writing my semi-autobiographical memoirs."

Lamma Dragons Mixed Team at lunch in The Waterfront Rest....

Some of my Photo Galleries of Lamma Days past. More photos in our extensive photo galleries, by so many Lamma photographers.

"Last Saturday the Lamma Kids Cricket Club was delighted to welcome Kenny Jackson."

"Like a boot camp - but more fun!
All fitness levels welcome."

"This day, we wish to thank everyone for participating! Apart from being blessed with fine weather,..."

While we keep on rushing through our busy lives, there are these little serendipitous moments....

When was the last time you've hiked or biked in South Lamma? Come along on this little hike...

"Having lived in Lamma for a little over four years I've always felt something was missing...."

Photos by Paul Leung Siuyu of GreenLammaGroup (Facebook).
See more photos in our forums (Eng. - Chin.)

Welcome back to the Lamma Ladies dragonboaters who are returning tonight from their yearly wild'n'crazy party weekend, eh,...

99% of all Lamma visitors (according to travel blogs and photo galleries all over....)

3 Village Vehicles confiscated today in a joint police operation in YSW, 2 of them with exactly the same license plate number!

With Facebook being so very popular amongst Lammaites to keep in touch mostly with their real-life friends, it's surprising....

Click on any picture for the full story & a detailed photo gallery.

An SCMP freelance writer contacted me recently with the property questions below,....

Alba the Filmmaker has just asked me to supply 10 photos for a documentary about Lamma she's been working on.

"When you are sailing on a replica of a 2000 year old wooden boat, fighting towering waves the size of angry...."

My expensive Lululemon yoga/exercise mat above hasn't been getting any action....

The surprisingly wide variety of events happening on Lamma and all over HK performed or organised by Lammaites....

"In keeping with our standards of mad dress, idiotic games and alcoholic haziness, the Lamma Dragons are hosting their...."

"...visiting the Lamcombe wasn't necessarily for the food. Sometimes it was great, sometimes excellent, and...."

After our recent Easter Monday experience of climbing Mt Stenhouse in dense fog, I've developed a kind of affection....

RTHK Radio 3 live discussion about The Baroque, the planned marina/clubhouse/spa hotel/
residential dev. in Tung O Wan.

HK Electric has been announcing their 2010 Smart Power Campaign, promoting a "low carbon lifestyle" to....

Lamma visitors have been flooding in and out of Yung Shue Wan in their thousands during this long 5-day Easter weekend.

"Eight climbers together scaled the 353-metre Mount Stenhouse, Lamma's highest peak, on April 5."

Cookie from Lalamama, the new caf頦amp; bakery (formerly Green Cottage.) How about visiting Power Station Beach today,....

"Soon To Change Into "MONTY'S BURLESQUE"!
Breaking News! In keeping with Lamma-zine's cutting edge...."

Almost anything seems allowed in Lamma's mostly wild forests - exploring, digging, mountain- biking, camping....

"Wednesday night at The Island Bar found us (and loads of you) partying today, March 24, from 6-ish until far too late-ish..."

Photos submitted by Nancy the Frog Lady, taken up in Tai Peng Village, this weekend. This is one of the few really poisonous...

"Through a Facebook link, I came across this wonderful web site, www.sketchcrawl.com"

An update about the tree poachers currently active at night, from our friends at the Living Lamma group:

"Once upon a time in deepest, darkest wherever, there lived a mighty tribe of pygmies called the Faqawi."

"First-in-a-lifetime experience on Lamma: At times, the city-dwelling day-visitors to this outlying island astonish...."

What's happening in Yung Shue Wan's always active and ever-changing culinary scene? Just another little update:

Following up on this Lamma-zine story, Aug 23, '09: Dreaming of a Rooftop Canopy, this village house finally got its....

"Did you know that Saturday March 6 was "Ching Che" [Jing Zhe] or Feast of Excited Insects Day?"

Lamma's most famous and not-publicity-shy-at-all hippie has been featured in the latest edition of Marie Claire HK.

One of the delights not available in any of Lamma's restaurants is the (in)famous, "slightly" smelly, but utterly delicious Durian fruit.

The unusual & intriguing sights you come across on HK Island are making an occasional visit well worthwhile.

Exactly two years ago, Feb 25, 2008, I was wheeled into the surgery theatre of Queen Mary Hospital.

Nick the Bookman - Official Court Music Reviewer, expanding into reviews of weddings.

Walking from the Yung Shue Wan Shopping Mall - also known as ifc Mall - over to the Central-Mid-Levels Escalator,....

Lamma win Grand Final to be crowned women's cricket champions of HK for sixth....

Lamma cats live probably over most of the island, but they seem particularly lively in my....