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2003 - '19	Daily Lamma-zine: 2003-'09, '10-'15, '16-'19
2002 - '05	Weekly/Monthly Lamma-zine #1 - 33
2004 - '23	Best of Lamma-zine: 2023, 2015, 2014, 2011: part I, II; 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006, 2005: part I, II, III; 2004
2006 - '17	Lamma Spotlights of the Day/Week: Photo ~ Video ~ Wildlife ~ Bird ~ Artwork
2015 - '22	Lamma News Archive
2003 - '17	Lamma Events Archives
2002 - '25	Nick the Bookman's News & Reviews
2001 - '25	Nick the Bookman's website
1999 - '19	The Island Bar's website
2010 - '23	April's Fool Stories
1980 - '25	Lamma-Gung's Art & Photography
2007 - '13	Lamma-Gung's Rooftop Jungle
2008 - '16	Only Half the Man I Used to Be

Apr 2025 The Wall Apr 30 - I love this wall just off YSW Main Street, on the way to The Waterfront rest. Electrical Safety Fun Day Apr 29 -  Participants learn about electrical safety, renewable energy, energy saving tips. In Hospital With A UTI Apr 28 - I've just been released from hospital yesterday. Before Social Media: Lamma forum Apr 15 - Lamma Forum started: Tue, July 23, 2002. No. of posts: 50,860 Tree Planting @ Eco-Carbon Bridge Apr 14 - ...planting 135 trees and shrubs at Lamma Power Station. N. Lamma School Wins 4 Flower Show Awards Apr 13 - "Congratulations to our students!" #14YearsAndCounting Apr 10 - 5 years on Lamma Island, and the sunsets still leave me totally speechless. Sitting-out Area in SKW Bay Apr 7 - By Mark Malby of Mute Planet Lamma Marina? Apr 4 - Proposed land use concept by Development Bureau HK Electric Trainees Win Awards Apr 3 - "..-honoured with prestigious industry awards." 'The Great Bridge of Friendship' Apr 2 - "New 'Walking Bridge' to link Lamma and Ap Lei Chau by 2029" 'Harmony in Motion' Initiative Apr 1 - "We’re thrilled to announce a new community-focused initiative." Mar 2025 Lamma's Manneken Pis Mar 27 - My favourite view on the way to the Pak Kok ferry pier! Welcome to Planet Lamma Mar 26 - An A3-size poster I designed, printed and posted on Lamma's walls. Free Haircuts for the Elderly Mar 25 - Click "See Translation" on FB posts above. 'Biodiversity Thrives at Lamma Power Station' Mar 24 - About 30 bird species have been identified in the bird survey. AI @ Power Station Mar 23 - HK Electric staff have considerable experience in applying AI. The Most-Photographed Lammaite Mar 22 - vGoogle Photos AI created this collage of Nick photos. Lammaites Enjoy 'Ne Zha 2' Mar 21 - HK Electric supported Lamma residents for a film appreciation session. Elder Visit Volunteers Mar 20 - Hans Andersen Club Lamma Island Centre visited Lamma elderlies at home. Power Station Bird Survey Mar 19 - "HK Electric is committed to protecting the ecosystem on Lamma Island." Chimneys in the Fog Mar 18 - These are the real Lamma landmarks, visible from much of HK. LAMMA DAY on Apr 20 Mar 17 - Preview of our yearly LAMMA DAY. Sok Kwu Wan Eco-Map Mar 16 - Life Jungle NGO website!, slogan "Conserve the Lamma". Dickstock 2025 Mar 8 - "Well, we are still Rocking in the Free World over here." Dickstock Festival Reborn Mar 7 - 32 years of Dickstock Festivals (with a few gap years)! Lamma's Snake Charmer Mar 6 - It's a Jungle Carpet Python living peacefully & secretively on Lamma. Gerontechnology? Mar 3 - HK Electric recently teamed up with the HK Council of Social Service... Gorgeous! Mar 4 - "Gorgeous day. Gorgeous colours. Gorgeous to garden amongst them." Best of Lamma-zine Photos Mar 3 - Just a few of my favourite photos I took all over Lamma for my Lamma-zine stories. What's Advection Fog? Mar 2 - Advection Fog in the Lamma Channel this afternoon! 45 Years of Calendars Mar 1 - All the March pages in my wall calendars and posters! Feb 2025 Nick & Marilena's New Puppy Dog Feb 20 - This famous dog-loving couple got a new puppy. Shout-out to Tsui Wah Ferry! Feb 17 - Big and very grateful shout-out to the Tsui Wah ferry staff! Got a Smart Meter? Feb 16 - HK Electric replaces and installs smart meters in most areas on HK Island and Lamma Island. Become an Animal Volunteer Feb 13 - Date|Time: 2025.02.16 | 12:00-18:00. Valentine's Day: Indian or African? Feb 12 - It's amazing how diverse our restaurant offerings are! Dickstock 2025 & Ravecation 3.0 Feb 11 - Upcoming concerts with many bands and DJs! Lamma Unicorn Dancing Feb 8 - Dancing along YSW Main Street, blessing shops and restaurants. Spotlights of the Week Feb 7 - Lamma Photo, Video, Wildlife, Bird, Webcam, Artwork of the Week. Photobomber Alert! Feb 2 - Identify the photobomber of this group of weekend tourist ladies. We Love Living Here Feb 1 - Another sunny, bracing day in YSW. Jan 2025 Happy CNY of the Snake! Jan 29 - ...abstract vector fractal, wave function, Zentangle, 3d shading. Cleaning for CNY Jan 28 - Tips from HK Electric how to deep-clean your home for CNY. 'Happy Soul' Jan 27 - "Just because I love living on Lamma." 'Love Living Here' Jan 26 - Another sunny, bracing day in YSW. Lamma Monopoly Jan 24 - Look what I picked up at the YSW Christmas Market last month! Another Trade Winds Move Jan 23 - This is exactly how we moved from YSW to Pak Kok. Emergency Drill by HK Electric Jan 22 - "...joint emergency power restoration drill with HK Tramways Limited." 'Home Is Where the Heart Is' Jan 21 - I've just came across this handy services in the Halo Lamma shop. When Fishermen Don't Catch Fish Jan 15 - "It's better to teach a man to fish than to give him a fish." Picking Up Free Goodies Jan 14 - 5kg of Thai rice, orange juice, cream crackers, saltines and CNY cake. Heading Home to Lamma, 1997 Jan 11 - A really great story by James Wren who lived on Lamma in 1997. Top 5 Posts of HK Electric's Facebook Jan 10 - What was #1? A coral survey of the Lamma Powerstation. Get a Lamma Tattoo? Jan 9 - A new tattoo shop opened at the end of YSW Main Street. 1 Village House/Family Jan 8 - So many new village houses are going up. Stingray Sighting Jan 7 - Such a rare sighting, it even got the ferry staff excited. Happy New Year! Jan 1 - Album of 45 Years of my Christmas/NY Cards. Dec 2024 Indian Nativity Scene Dec 27 - Spicy Island in festive mood with a Christian nativity scene. Strive for Carbon Neutrality Dec 24 - "HK Electric will enhance its 'Energy-efficient Community Subsidy Programme' in 2025." Brrrr... Dec 20 - Today's low-temperature record, but it "Feels Like 9.9 degrees Celsius". VVs @ HK$1 Million Dec 19 - Very comprehensive and informative story about Lamma's ubiquitous VVs. 'Bands, Jigs, Ballads, Reels, Swing, Oompah, Blues and Fabulous Songs!' Dec 18 - "Fabulous musicians..." A Bagpipe Player in YSW? Dec 17 - "And so the Yung Shue Wan Folk Festival begins!" 5 Art Guitars 4 Charity Auction Dec 16 - "Art Guitars were sold at auction and contributed a combined $20,000." Just a Few Random YSW Photos Dec 15 - Click here for photo captions. 'A Look of Jeweled Beauty' Dec 14 - "...look of jeweled beauty when the light falls just right." Pak Kok House 4 Sale Dec 13 - Did you ever consider moving to Lamma into a beautiful duplex home? Free Rice & Goodies! Dec 12 - Today, starting at 9am, if you're 65+ longtime Lammaite you can register. 70th Birthday of Nick the Bookman Dec 11 - "Howdy everyone you all! Love all the happy responses!" Lamma Free WiFi! Dec 8 - "Lamma doesn't have a very good internet service." HK Electric Wins 'Green Oscar' Dec 4 - "HK Electric Wins Top Environmental Accolades" Nov 2024 Makeover of a Village House Nov 30 - "...transformed a tired village house into hotel-style retreat..." Smart Power Services & Care Fund Nov 29 - "HK Electric to Promote Carbon Neutrality..." Calendars Feat. Lamma Christmas Nov 28 - Getting ready for the Christmas season. YSW Folk Festival Nov 27 - Over 20 Folk Bands and Dance Groups performing. Creative & Initiative People @ L.A.C. Nov 22 - Opening of the Collection Show II of L.A.C. today! The Amazing Ingenuity and Inventive Spirit of Lammaites Nov 21 - Necessity being the mother of invention. Semi-Clear Fluid Diet Nov 20 - My first-ever time calling the ambulance. Electricity Tariff Increase Nov 19 - Increase of 0.9% compared to January 2024. Lamma Fun Day! Nov 16 - Photos! More photos! Video! Setup video! Free Diwali Buffet Nov 15 - "We're thrilled to invite you..." Ferries Resuming After T8 Nov 14 - Departure from Aberdeen: 11:15am, from YSW: 12:00noon Nick the Disconnected Nov 13 - Nick the Bookman has turned into a totally disconnected hermit. Lamma Fun Day This Saturday Nov 12 - Turn Up, Tune Up, Drink Up Bookworm Cafe & Man Kee Closed Nov 11 - Man Kee is still looking for a new tenant, but an Italian restaurant... TeleHealth Video Call Nov 10 - On the way to the Lamma Clinic for a regular appointment, Shopping Trolleys Multiplying? Nov 9 - What's going on at the Lamma ferry pier in Aberdeen? Hoopla About a Hoopoe! Nov 8 - "This beautifully crested Eurasian Hoopoe was photographed..." Bye-bye, YSW Ferry Pier Nov 7 - Dismantling the old Yung Shue Wan ferry pier today. 'Lying Flat' on the Lamma Ferry Nov 6 - TVB short story about people taking a nap on the Lamma ferry. 'Pasta-tively Delicious Memories' Nov 5 - Guess where in Yung Shue Wan? HK Electric Online - 4th Quarter '24 Nov 2 - "Protecting our Assets under Extreme Weather Events" New Month, New Calendar Pages Nov 1 - View all my monthly pictures, based on my Abandoned Visions. Oct 2024 Happy Halloween! Oct 31 - Get ready to take great photos all over YSW tonight! My Favourite Lunch in YSW Oct 30 - "We offer Thali Set Lunches for only $89!" Rise in Delinquency & False Sense of Entitlement? Oct 29 - A common tree frog explains... Safety Slogan Competition Oct 28 - The Lamma Powerstation has just organised an Occupational Safety and Health Week. Two Ferry Piers? Oct 27 - Check out the bright temporary ferry pier walkway. Diwali Buffet Feast Oct 26 - Azim, his wife, their 3 children and a relative. Remembering 'People of Lamma' Oct 25 - This page was set up amid COVID-19... Occupational Safety & Health @ Powerstation Oct 24 - ...L3 natural gas generating unit under construction... Strategic Guide to Well-Caffeinated Jedi Wisdom Oct 21 - Mastering AI Leadership by Sheli Bowman. Try Lamma's Best Kebab Place! Oct 20 - "Come visit us on YSW Main Street and enjoy some delicious kebabs." HK Policy Address Oct 19 - HK's Chief Executive mentioned Lamma Island only 3 times. Green HK Green Launches New Route Oct 18 - "Eco-tour day and explore the nine eco-heritage routes." 50! Oct 12 - Happy 50th birthday to my oldest step-daughter! Power Out? HK Electric to the Rescue! Oct 11 - A Lammaite's power failed in their entire Village House flat. LegCo Visits Power Station Oct 8 - "...to Understand HK Electric's Operation and Climate Resilience Measures." How About a Lamma Threesome? Oct 7 - Saturday October 5th, from about 7:30pm! Sunset Ferry Oct 6 - Tsui Wah's Sunset Ferry from Aberdeen to Lamma at 5:50pm. Round Lamma Race Oct 5 - 46 teams, 206 paddlers went all around Lamma in outrigger boats. Caribous on Lamma Oct 4 - Click above to learn more New YSW Ferry Pier Completion Date? Oct 3 - "YSW Public Pier estimated to be completed by 2026." Mysterious Crackling Sounds? Oct 2 - "What is the crackling sound you can hear underwater at the beach?" 75th National Day Oct 1 - Pak Kok ferry pier festooned with National Day flags. Sep 2024 Snakes... Aiyaaah! Sep 30 - Snakes, an always-popular topic on Lamma! 10km Hill Training Run Sep 29 - "Run… and walk if you must, but don't stop." Beachgoers, Bookworms & Bohemians? Sep 28 - Devoid of chain stores and vehicles,... Panda Economy on Lamma? Sep 27 - Panda-Themed Eco-Lodges, Bamboo Bikes, Panda Yoga Retreats. High Above Lamma Sep 26 - Some amazing drone photos of Lamma from on high. Graduation Certificate Sep 25 - Too many years of hiking and biking over Lamma's hills, my knees have suffered. Lamma Calendar 2025? Sep 21 - Is the Lamma Calendar 2025 in planning, I hope? Lantern, Some Assembly Required Sep 18 - I got around to assembling my Mid-Autumn lantern. Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! Sep 17 - 10 minutes to stroll over to this party on Power Station Beach. Free Mooncakes Sep 16 - Pick up from Rural Committee opposite HSBC today, Monday. Nature vs. Civilization: 1:0 Sep 11 - Banana trees taller than village houses. Enjoying the View Sep 7 - A daredevil visitor taking a rest and enjoying the view. T8 Webcam Photos Sep 6 - Yesterday's T8 (raised at 6:20pm), photos from the YSW ferry pier webcam. Last Ferries Before Super Typhoon YAGI Sep 5 - Aberdeen-YSW: 5:50pm Central-YSW: 7:30pm Central-SKW: 6:45pm Pre-Typhoon Yagi Sep 4 - A very timely pre-Typhoon Yagi media release has been issued today. My HK Home 2013-2024 Sep 3 - "Farewell Lamma Island. In Lamma's gentle embrace, I found my place." R.I.P. Steve Cray Sep 2 - This is how I'll personally remember Steve as The Electrifying Performer. Abandoned Visions in September Sep 1 - A new month, a new calendar page from my joint exhibition last year. Aug 2024 Where Bohemian Vibes Meet Tranquility Aug 28 - An entirely unrealistic representation of Lamma Island. Sok Kwu Wan Mural Painters Aug 27 - Create a stunning piece of art for our community. Happy Janmashtami! Aug 26 - Spicy Island Restaurant & Bar's Anju and son! Power Station Phonetography Aug 25 - by William Shum Phonetography - FB, IG, website Run to Catch the Ferry! Aug 24 - Join the "Lamma Catch a Ferry Running Association". La Piu Vicina all'Isola di HK Aug 23 - "There are many hiking and biking trails and excellent restaurants." Invasion? Aug 22 - War games were popular in South Lamma, 10+ years ago. Guided Night Tours Aug 21 - "See flower-tipped frogs, big green frogs, white-ringed snakes, and fireflies..." Hungry Ghost Festival Aug 17 - Chinese ghosts must have appreciated this offering from Lamma-Poh. Fishermen's Pier? Aug 14 - So many fishermen, 10+, occupying the far end of the pier almost daily! Exit Sign for Rats? Aug 6 - An eagle-eyed young Lamma Lady spotted this sign  on the YSW-Central ferry. Discover the Mysteries of Marine Life Aug 5 - Join us for this parent-child tour. Missing Man Found Safe Aug 4 - A massive search operation for the HK man above was launched. Minimalistic Sunset Aug 3 - Minimalistic sunset yesterday photographed with my maximalistic pocket zoom. HK Electric Online Aug 2 - Check it out for a wide variety of interesting and informative topics. 'Together Lamma' Community Wall Aug 1 - A brand-new Community Wall has been created. Jul 2024 HK Electric Scholarships Jul 31 - 'Supporting a New Generation of Power Industry Leaders:' Stained Glass Pier Jul 23 - YSW Ferry Pier @ Sunset, by Daniel Clarke Max. Tides @ Flagpole Island Jul 16 - Pak Kok harbour at lowest and highest tides. Exploring the Entire Cable Road Jul 11 - I've been biking the first Cable Road from the upper Power Station gate... Spicy Island Kebab House Re-Opening Party Jul 9 - Video of the cheerful, boisterous opening party. Recycling Fairy Is 'Back in Fashion' Jul 8 - From Waste to Wear - Unleashing Creativity for a Greener Future. Ferries Meetup Jul 7 - Every noon there's a meetup of 3 Lamma ferry co.'s regular routes. d-t-b Meets Nick Jul 5 - "One of the safest and craziest places in Hong Kong." Spicy Island Re-Opening! Jul 4 - "We will have FREE DRINKS from 7-9pm tomorrow, Friday July 5th." Farewell to the Coal Era Jul 3 - Browse their Multimedia page and their extensive YouTube Channel. Under-18 Lamma Dragons Jul 2 - It tells you so much about the Lamma Dragons U-18 team (12-18 years), Home Weather Station 4 U? Jul 1 - Hottest topic today on Lamma FB: Home Weather Stations! Jun 2024 Power Station Video Jun 30 - Lamma Power Station - The Power Behind Hong Kong Capsizing Incident Jun 29 - "All the victims were rescued by the Marine Police." 44 Kennedy Road Jun 26 - Check out these social medias of Lamma's biggest employer, HK Electric. A Toasty Hot Sunday Jun 25 - "... 32 degrees and so beautiful." Stolen From Lamma Grill Jun 24 - This must surely be the most-stolen drinks coaster in all local restaurants! Pan Man Building Shelters Jun 23 - One more Living Lamma Legend, I came across Pan Man. Amazing Sunset Season Jun 22 - Just in time for Summer Solstice yesterday,... 'A Humble Hamlet Transforms' Jun 17 - "A humble hamlet transforms into a 'village in the clouds'" Lamma Fun Day, 16 Nov Jun 16 - "They raised a record-breaking HK$246,304 at last year's Fun Day!" Grillin', Chillin', and Jammin'! Jun 15 - "Lamma Palooza is a music and art party off the Hung Shing Yeh beach." Song of the Year? Jun 12 - "I recorded the sounds of the Asian banded bullfrogs on Lamma" Sooo Old? Jun 11 - Should I get this "Vintage Nerd T-shirt" from Geeks Outfit? Danger! Dangerous Tree! Jun 7 - The owner of the Pak Kok Village house in the first picture was worried. 10 Easy Bike Rides Jun 6 - "DJ and Robbie are weaving along Lamma Island's coastal paths." World Environment Day Jun 5 - HK Electric arranged visits to the Lamma Power Station in May and June. Beer Shack's Pride Month Jun 1 - Pride Movie Night, Quiz, Charity Raffle, Art Show May 2024 Power Station Facts May 31 - "The proportion of gas-fired generation by HK Electric..." Rescuing a Black Kite May 30 - Pak Kok resident Dr. Anna Goldman (Instagram) to the rescue! Mediterranean or South-African? May 29 - A BIG compliment to LAPA Cafe Bar for this Mediterranean platter!   Lamma Artists Rule! May 28 - Art Swap Exhibition 3.0 opens this Saturday in the Lamma Art Collective. Preparing for Rainstorms & Flooding May 27 - Several heavy rainstorms have caused flooding, especially on Lamma.   Tin Hau Festival in S.Lamma May 26 - "Lamma Island Sok Kwu Wan Cultural Experience Tour!" Lamma History Lesson May 25 - "Lamma Island 101 – all about Lamma Island's history to today"   Love Living in Pak Kok! May 24 - A big thank-you to the VV driver who stopped me... Lamma Barber May 23 - Before/ after visiting the Lamma Barber! Highly recommended for...   Curry Lover? May 22 - "Don't let the rainy weather dampen your day, have a nice, warming curry!" 'I Love My License Plate!' May 21 - Ex-Lammaite Frazer McGilvray, living on a not-car-free island now, writes:   Nightlife Resumed May 14 - Our very lively nightlife has resumed in full now! NO - NO - NO May 13 - Where to get breads, cakes and pastries with NO eggs, NO milk, NO butter...   Archive Updates May 12 - Best of Lamma-zine - Lamma News, Events, Spotlights Archives Fish Deterrent System May 8 - Lamma Power Station deterring fishes from the cooling water intakes.   My Favourite Lamma Lunch May 7 - My personal favourite and very best value for money: New Ferry Central - YSW May 6 - New Govt.-subsidised passenger ferry started up on Sat, May 4.   Mox Lamma 500 May 5 - So many photos and videos from our yearly international dragonboat festival. Cantonese Opera in YSW May 2 - Golden Dragon and Phoenix Troupe Celebrates the Birthday of Tin Hau.   LAMMA DAY May 1 - Race video! LAMMA DAY dragonboating team photos. Apr 2024 The Bohemians Loved Lamma Apr 30 - "We definitely feel at home in Lamma, we really appreciate your amazing vibe.   When Retirees Wish Upon a Star Apr 29 - The U3A Dream+ scheme by HK Electric provides funding to retirees.... Mister Snotballs Apr 28 - Mister Snotballs is a street/shop cat with many years of experience.   The Bohemians Live in YSW Apr 25 - "We are travelers musicians, we have been on the road for over 12 years!!" Upcycling Out-of-Fashion Into Green Fashion Apr 24 - HK Electric is launching a green fashion design competition.   Preview of LAMMA DAY Apr 23 - Tin Hau Festival Day plus Dragon Boat Race and Cantonese opera. HK Electric Volunteers Team Apr 22 - Many thanks to the HK Electric volunteers from our community! Sharing a Beard Apr 17 - Proud moustache and big beard wearers are multiplying on Lamma! Best of  Lamma-zine 2023 Apr 16 - Feeling lucky? Just pick a random story by its icon. New Gas-Fired Power Generation Unit Apr 9 - "...commercial operation in end March 2024." HK Electric's New "Smart Housekeeper" Apr 8 - The new robot inspector patrolling inside the Cable Tunnel from Lamma to Cyberport. Lamma Night Safaris Apr 7 - Lamma Night Safari from Green HK Green, plus more eco-heritage tours. Lammanimals Apr 6 - "Lamma has diverse wildlife. Here are a few of them from our Lamma Collection." 85 Risky Threats Apr 5 - 85 safety/security threats last month, but 16 just in a single day yesterday! Lamma Coral Survey Apr 2 - Did you know that there are corals under the Power Station? April's Fool Stories Apr 1 - No April's Fool story this year!? Mar 2024 Happy Easter! Mar 31- Happy Easter 2024 from the Lamma-zine HK Electric Online Mar 15 - "HK Electric 'whales' drive fish away from Lamma power station." A Creative & Open Space Mar 11- "What do you find special about Lamma?" Why Did I Stop Living Here? Mar 10 - "I don't think there's anywhere quite like it on Earth." Freebies from HK Electric Mar 8 - Lunar New Year's freebies for 65+ Lammaites. New Month, New Calendar Pages Mar 1 - Time to change all my mostly Lamma-related calendars. Feb 2024 Lamma Sunday Morning Feb 18 - "Sunday morning of boats, bees, butterflies, bicycles, birds,..." Dragon in Love Feb 14 - Discovery in Lamma's hills at sunset today? Kung Hei Fat Choi! Feb 10 - 1st Day of Lunar New Year of the Wood Dragon Abandoned Visions Calendar - Feb 2024 Feb 1 - 'Abandoned Visions' Calendar - Feb 2024 Jan 2024 Lamma Python! Jan 31 - Closeup photo by Karim Babakishi Lookout Pavilion Jan 30 - Pavilion overlooking YSW Harbour, Lantau Island, Kowloon, etc. A Food Paradise! Jan 21 - South China Morning Post today Lamma Community Open Cinema Jan 20 - Face Paint Pop-up by YEN and 'Alice in Wonderland'. 2 Tons of Free Rice! Jan 18 - 400+ vouchers for 5kg of free 'Fortune Rice' 'Drone & Phone' Over Lamma Jan 11 - "Lamma was shining yesterday in the clear winter air." Lamma-zine Covers, 2002-05 Jan 4 - Have a look at these historical monthly magazines. Calendars, 1980-2024 Jan 3 - 45 years of creating yearly calendars. Wand Cleaning? Jan 2 - "Improper use of heated toilet seat can result in a low-grade burn" Happy New Year! Jan 1 - Time to change all the calendars in our flat! Dec 2023 Fireworks Ferry Schedule Dec 31 - "Special Ferry Services Arrangement On 31 December 2023." Nick the Bookman: 21 Years on Lamma.com.hk Dec 30 - Nick has been the most frequently featured personality. LAMMA 2024: Unleash the Thrill! Dec 29 - "LAMMA is gearing up to its most extraordinary..." Xmas Song of Lamma Island Dec 25 - "...enjoy Lamma Island, share joy and gather..." Very Happy Holidays Dec 24 - ...from Lamma.com.hk Where to Shop & Eat Until NY Dec 23 - Opening hours of some YSW restaurants & shops. Xmas by 生活。南丫 Together Lamma Dec 20 - Christmas Picnic with Piacere Winds & Xmas Lamma Pop-up. Shot 6 Times! Dec 19 - My 6th free Covid-19 shot yesterday. But I didn't even get a free coffee for my 6 stamps! Wall Calendar 2024 Dec 13 - AI-assisted images created for a group popup exhibition in an abandoned house. YSW Xmas Photos & Videos Dec 10 - "The most glorious day on Lamma Island this Saturday!" Folk Festival & Christmas Market Dec 6 - Market Stalls, Charity Giving & a visit from Santa. Nick's Uncensored Funday '23 Review Dec 1 - The uncensored, unedited comments from Nick's notebook. Nov 2023 Lamma Fun Day Tomorrow! Nov 17 - Poster for more info, 22 bands, Lamma8 races, plus donated charity aution prizes. AI Writing My Bio Nov 16 - Merlin AI (powered by GPT 4) seems to know me well, maybe too well? Photogenic Nick Nov 6 - Nick the Bookman seems pretty comfortable in his newish spot. Happy!!! Nov 1 - Just a few weeks ago, Internet fibre finally arrived on Lamma. Oct 2023 3-Camera Sunset Oct 26 - Tonight's stunning sunset, shot for the very first time with 3 cameras. Ex-Lamma Quarry Plans Revived Oct 25 - "Development planning for Ex-Lamma Quarry Area" "HK Electric Enhances Power System Resilience" Oct 16 - "The AI-based Cable Health Condition..." Low-Cost Tours for Lammaites Oct 9 - "...sponsored by Govt. and organised by the YSW Rural Committee." Sep 2023 Snake Warning! Sep 30 - Alarm!! Big Danger!! Beware!!!! Put up a warning sign! Lamma's Spine Sep 29 - "...various landscapes and coastlines, historical Japanese war tunnels, and hidden beaches." Open Space Events Sep 28 - "Looking for a unique venue for your next event?" FREE DRINKS! Sep 27 - "...community welcome day to celebrate the opening of Terracotta Lamma." Zero Bills for 17% of HK Electric Residential Customers Sep 26 - "...the outlook for further reduction..." Quirky Characters Galore Sep 25 - ...the guy living in the "worst" Lamma village! Reconstruction of YSW Pier Gangway Sep 17 - Targeted for completion in 2026, cost $157.4 millions! Free Mooncakes! Sep 16 - Thank you to the sponsor, HK and China Gas co.! Aug 2023 Catching Flying Fish Aug 25 - "A frenzy of flying fish is not uncommon at these piers." Close Encounter Aug 1 - Close encounters of our island ferry with container ships. Jul 2023 T3 Sunrise Jul 16 - "Tropical Cyclone Talim will intensify gradually today and tomorrow," Daily Sky Shows Jul 14 - Tonight's sky show, well worth setting up my tripod on the rooftop. Jun 2023 No Water! Jun 30 - Domestic disaster struck all of North Lamma today. Welcome to Lamma Island Jun 29 - Sampan Rest. seawall painting has just been completed. Spot the Sunrise Contrail Jun 28 - Pak Kok Shan often looks a bit like a volcano about to erupt at sunrise. FINALLY! Jun 19 - Fiber-to-the-home has arrived on Lamma! Wow! Jun 12 - Dusting off my tripod tonight, setting it up on the rooftop... Happy Buggy Sunday Jun 11 - Photos by Peter Kline, master wildlife (especially birds) photographer. Sok Kwu Wan Tin Hau Festival Jun 4 - My photo album of visiting Sok Kwu Wan today. Getting CABLE, Finally! Jun 3 - The brand-new landing point of the undersea fiberoptic Internet cable. Abandoned Visions in an Abandoned House Jun 2 - "We held an art show in an abandoned house..." Lightning Storm Jun 1 - "Number of lightning strokes detected between 05:30 and 06:29" May 2023 Fisherman Walking on Water? May 30 - But at least one of them prefers to fish OFF the pier. Forest School Open Day May 29 - "Sessions for all ages, including Therapeutic Wellness sessions." Bike Park Overload? May 19 - Pak Kok ferry pier bike park is getting so busy! Power Interruption Report May 16 - "HK Electric Submits Investigation Report on Power Interruption Incident" Inspired by The Guardian May 2 - My little Creative Experiments have even been shared on Newsworthy HK. Lamma 500! May 1 - "Gold medals went to Lamma Dragons..." Apr 2023 Bauhinia Spirit Arrives Apr 15 - "HK's First FSRU (Floating Storage & Regasification Unit) Vessel Arrives." "Why did I stop living here?" Apr 14 - "I remember begrudging the feeling that I was on some sort of permanent vacation." ChatGPT, Tell Me About Lamma-Gung Apr 13 - "Lamma-Gung was a well-known and beloved figure on Lamma Island." Doubling Ferry Fares? Apr 12 - "HKKFerry, namely Central to YSW and Sok Kwu Wan, applied for a 100% price increase." Pak Kok vs. YSW Apr 11 - How's our little village Pak Kok different from Yung Shue Wan? Flower Show @ Tai Peng Community Garden Apr 10 - Plus the more modest flower show in my balcony garden. Happy Easter! Apr 9 - Happy Easter 2023 from the Lamma-zine! Fun Day Launch Party! Apr 5 - Lamma Fun Day 2023 - Saturday 18 November. Canto Opera Is Back! Apr 4 - Building a Cantonese Opera Bamboo Arena May 10-14, '23 AI-Monitored Power Cables Apr 3 - HK Electric is using AI to find problems in their underground electricity cables. Celebrating the Start of Spring Apr 2 - (Adobe Firefly Beta: AI text effects) Lamma VV Show Apr 1 - "Special prizes for Loudest VV, Oldest VV & the special VV Mods category." Mar 2023 Like Some Food Porn? Mar 27 - It's been way too long since I've published a food-related picture! Playing With Selfies of Friends Mar 26 - Friends submitted some of their favourite photos... Bridge to Lamma? Mar 24 - See what I found in my 20-year Lamma archives. New Wing For Our School Mar 23 - Opening ceremony to launch the new wing of the NLS in YSW. Power Station Renewable Energies Mar 10 - The long-planned HK Electric windfarm, 6km off-shore... Take Off Your Mask! Mar 1 - First day of the final ending of the mask mandate almost everywhere! Feb 2023 15. Surgiversary! Feb 25 - It's been already 15 years since my life-changing weight loss surgery. Partly Cloudy. Crisp. Clear Skies. Feb 20 - Remember when there were many blogs about any topic imaginable? HK Electric App & News Feb 17 - Some very interesting news and facts about our neighbourhood electricity supplier. A Friendly Neighbourhood Feb 14 - I'm encountering some friendly neighbours on my sunny way home. Studio 102 Feb 9 - "...workshop for restoring and upcycling furniture, especially made of wood..." New YSW Ferry Pier Shop Feb 8 - But it looks like just a few cold drinks and snacks are available. Micro Bike Park Feb 7 - ...has just been installed in the former ferry pier area, renovation-in-progress. Public Events Are Restarting Feb 6 - Lamma's pre-pandemic busy and vibrant nightlife is slowly resuming. Jan 2023 Tattooed! Jan 31 - Only the most dedicated and bravest Lammaites dare to get a Lamma tattoo. Ex-Lamma Quarry Plans Abandoned? Jan 30 - Detailed Govt. feedback to ex-Lamma Quarry plans. Nothing But Armani & Poodles Jan 25 - "Those few Bohemian holdouts are being pushed out" So Typically Lamma! Jan 24 - Discarding refuse at the side of the litter container. Playing With My Selfie Jan 18 - AI-assisted images evolving into artsy and outlandish creations. Stingray Wins 1st Place! Jan 17 - "1st place over 50km across HK Island yesterday in 90-100% Humidity." 20-Years Archive Updated Jan 16 - ...Lamma-Gung's Rooftop Jungle and Art Gallery... Try the Wild Boar Ragu! Jan 15 - Not from our local wild boars, obviously! Are We Still in HK? Jan 14 - I shot this from the Aberdeen-Lamma ferry this morning. A New Year, A New Lamma Calendar Jan 13 - Would you like one? View all the images. Painting the Fisherman's Village Jan 12 - Sunday outdoor painting group was at Lamma Fisherman's Village. Damian's Spiderwebs Jan 11 - An entire Facebook album devoted to spiderwebs around Lamma! Love it! Football Season Starting Jan 10 - January - March 2023 schedule out now. Congrats to Living Lamma & Lamma's GOAT! Jan 9 - Lamma Cricket Club member to reach 4,000 Sat League runs. Synthographs 2023 Jan 8 - Wall Calendar - AI-Assisted Generative Images by Lamma-Gung Wolf Moon @ PK Ferry Pier Jan 7 - "Moon out on my way to work this morning." 5G Happiness Jan 6 - Lamma Island is finally getting an optic fiber connection to HK Island. Happy New Year! Jan 1 - Happy New Year from Lamma Island, Hong Kong, China. Dec 2022 Bivalent and Self-Ambulatory Dec 31 - What did I learn about my health this year? Advent Calendar Completed Dec 30 - ...filled with little chocolates. Lots of astronomical fun facts. Empowering Young Inventors Dec 29 - "HK Electric's 'Green Energy Dreams Come True' competition" What's Open During the Holidays? Dec 25 - "We got you! Check out the opening hours below:" Happy Holidays! Dec 24 - (Recycling & updating my Christmas/NY e-card from 9 years ago) 'Negligence May Lead to Losses' Dec 23 - Marine Police visiting YSW to teach us about burglary prevention at home. Shutting Off in High Winds Dec 20 - "The wind turbine is equipped with an auto-activation function." High-Speed Escape from YSW @ Sunset Dec 12 - Escaping from what? Whereto? Who? Why? So many questions! Maximum Hi/Lo Tides @ Ferry Pier Dec 8 - Min. tide for this entire autumn @ new Pak Kok ferry pier 'Repainting' an Ugly Wall Dec 7 - Recognise this ugly, but very interesting wall just off YSW Main Street? Download HK Electric App Dec 6 - Upgraded functions of the HK Electric App Squinty John & Friends Dec 5 - "He is a consummate performer, always a pleasure to watch live." Christmas Market Dec 4 - Christmas Market today, all along YSW Main Street. Home! Dec 3 - From the other direction, looking out from HK Island to Lamma. A Car-Free Island? Dec 2 - Christmassy decorations are popping up all over Lamma, ... Tours & Festivals Reborn Dec 1 - Christmas/NY season on Lamma: public concerts and events are finally back. Nov 2022 Electricity Tariff Increase Nov 28 - 2023 Tariff Adjustments of 5.5%, due to massive fuel price increases. Live Music Amidst the Veggies Nov 27 - This is Piacere Winds' first performance here on Lamma. Moths & Insects of Lamma Nov 26 - You can buy the books from the shop Lamma Corner. Snowy YSW Village Nov 25 - This nice poster is using my "Snowy Christmas @ YSW Main Street" image. Minami Island? Nov 19 - Google translation needs a lot more work to ... Pier Opening Day! Nov 14 - In case you're wondering how much the new pier cost. Where On Lamma? Nov 13 - An AI artist who engages in an utterly bollocks waste of time. Afternoon Stroll Discoveries Nov 11 - Discovering some brand-new, fascinating sights. First Trial of New Pier Nov 4 - First-ever ferry trial-berthing on the inside and outside of the new Pak Kok pier. Typhoon Nalgae: T8 Raised Nov 2 - The new Pak Kok ferry pier under a T3 signal. Oct 2022 Filming @ New Pak Kok Pier Oct 31 - Soft opening (no event) mid-Nov, date tbc. Interviewing a CEDD Asst. Engineer: Nick & Naomi @ Halloween Oct 30 - My Halloweenified transformations of Lamma visitor Naomi's photo. Best Lamma-zine Photos? Oct 14 - So little has changed on Lamma in my photos from 9 years ago. 10 Years Since Lamma Ferry Disaster Oct 1 - 10 years today since the deadly crash, killing 39 passengers. Sep 2022 'HK Electric Sweeps Top Awards for Building a Greener HK' Sep 20 - "The 'Gold Award' ..." 'Survived in a Tight Corner' Sep 16 - Our current physical joint exhibition in the LAMMA ART COLLECTIVE till Sep 25. Pak Kok Ferry Pier @ Sunset Sep 12 - New, safer pier to be completed by end of this year. Mid-Autumn Night on PS Beach Sep 11 - AI-created impressions of the festival last night. Aug 2022 Mount Stenhouse Village News Aug 30 - 10 reasons to live in Mount Stenhouse Village. More Restaurants Closing Aug 29 - "It's a real saddening news that yesterday was Green Cottage's last day." L-G's Next Group Exhibition Aug 28 - ... showcase the works created by the participants during the pandemic. Closest Typhoon This Year! Aug 24 - Last ferry from Central - YSW and YSW - Central both at 8:30pm. A Pet-Loving Community! Aug 18 - Colourful exotic birds are very popular on Lamma and much beloved by their owners. YSW Ferry Pier Sunset Aug 17 - Busy Yung Shue Wan ferry pier the other night with crepuscular rays. Jul 2022 Abandoned Jul 24 - Surprise discovery while watering my Balcony Jungle: an empty nest! 20th Anniversary of My Labour of Love! Jul 23 - July 23, 2002-'22 Lamma-zine, News, Events, Pictures, Videos, ... Ferry Pier Progress Jul 20 - The glass roof and steps of the new Pak Kok ferry pier have just been installed. Decarbonisation Jul 19 - "HK Electric has been organising numerous activities and competitions under its Happy Green Campaign." Woaah! Jul 15 - New photo album: Sunset ferry from Aberdeen to Lamma, July 14, '22 Supermoon Over Yung Shue Wan Jul 14 - "Tonight 8pm: Full moon night singing bowl group class ($180) with full moon bowl." ARCHIVE Update Jul 13 - Our 20th anniversary on July 23. How to celebrate? Weekly Recycling Jul 12 - Visiting Aberdeen Bus Terminus for our weekly recycling. Typically Lamma! Jul 11 - "Let's find out about your imbalances and use yoga movements to pacify them." GREEN$ Jul 8 - To encourage recycling, EPD Dept. is offering rewards. Quiet Before the Storm Jul 4 - "A short film capturing that typhoon-spirit in our village" Ferry Pier Updates Jul 3 - Pak Kok ferry pier construction in typhoon-safe mode, no ships, no cranes. Jun 2022 Rural Idyll? Jun 30 - Trying to create an impression of these 2 contrasting islands: HK vs. Lamma. Big YAWN! Jun 28 - Early riser Lamma-Por woke me up excitedly at 5:30am today. Most Charming Island Jun 22 - "We went to Lamma Island to sketch and paint with our two-year-old daughter." Powerstation Beach Today Jun 21 - Many beaches have been swamped by debris washed ashore. YSW Bar Scene Jun 20 - 2 more iconic Lamma bars in YSW are changing owners these days. Nick's SCMPost Magazine Profile Jun 19 - "Meeting Muhammad Ali, living easy on Lamma." Pak Kok Ferry Pier News Jun 7 - "...to be completed and in service in 2022". May Sunsets Jun 1 - Celebrating the end of another May full of amazing sunsets! May 2022 Leaving Lamma & HK May 31 - The huge, record-breaking emigrations from HK are in full swing. 'Cease Unlawful Occupation of Unleased Land' May 30 - Bike and trolley clearance on June 1. Tao Painting May 29 - "Here we meet Mr. Chou, a Tao-painter living on Lamma." Incognito? May 28 - A frequent subject for photographers and inspiration for artists, YSW Harbour @ Full Moon May 27 - Almost nothing major has changed since then overall. Renovated Lamma Pier in Aberdeen May 26 - ...is reopening today! Sediment Disposal Facility May 25 - "Dredging, Management and Capping of Contaminated..." thelammabrand May 24 - "BRANDING FOR LAMMA ISLAND" Having Fun in YSW May 23 - Outdoor climbing gym in YSW Harbour. Bars Reopening! May 19 - Celebrations all over Lamma, bars reopening today! Aberdeen Ferry Pier Moves May 12 - "Due to pontoon maintenance and repair needs, from 16 to 25 May..." We're Getting a Windfarm May 11 - The long-delayed windfarm project by HK Electric has finally been approved. Apr 2022 'Moral Condition of the Womenfolk...' Apr 22 - "...is said to be very good. The men, however,..." Happy Easter! Apr 17 - As usual, I couldn't resist playing with this old poster above. Seawall & Flood Barriers in YSW? Apr 8 - YSW is among the 26 high-risk locations in this Feasibility Study. Royal Spottings on Lamma ~ Lamma-zine Exclusive by Bike Mike Apr 1 - "...Prince Harry and Meghan have been spotted." Mar 2022 Red Tide! Mar 21 - "A red tide on March 13, 2022 on the southern side of Lamma Island." '6,000 Horny Drunks...' Mar 20 - "It's hard to find the right color palette for debauchery." Lamma Mia's Last Weekend! Mar 12 - Last chance to explore the public art installations around Sok Kwu Wan bay. Foggy Peaks Mar 10 - Telecom Tower atop Ling Kok Shan, just behind Sok Kwu Wan. S. Lamma. Decarbonised Pillar Boxes Mar 7 - "9 HK Electric pillar boxes have recently been dressed up." Flashback: Logotypes Mar 1 - These are lecture/discussion titles in my notebook, hand-drawn with felt-tip markers. Feb 2022 Lucky Lamma? Feb 20 - How much longer will be continue living on a Covid-free island? Flashback to 1986: LOVE Series Feb 19 - These computer graphics series of 9 pictures has been created using SAS/GRAPH. Brian Tilbrook's Full Circle Feb 15 - "I am currently looking forward to a ten week exhibition, February to April 2022." Playful Water Tiger 2022 Feb 1 - See more of my Generative Art images: NightCafeStudio. Jan 2022 Creative Exchanges Exhibition Jan 25 - "Write or Die and Lamma Art Collective invite you to participate in..." (Un)popular Ideas? Jan 24 - "What are your unpopular opinions/ideas about Lamma?" App for HK Electric Customers with Smart Meters Jan 9 - HK Electric Launches New Mobile App for Smart Meters. Drone-o-grapher Extraordinaire Jan 8 - "A planetary view of Hong Kong's Lamma Island" Vegetable Tea Banquet Jan 7 - More pictures of this promotional event for Shanwei Hailufeng Vegetable Tea. Happy & Healthy 2022! Jan 1 - May your 2022 Be Fabulous Like a Lamma Beach Party! Dec 2021 Best of Lamma-zine 2021 Dec 31 - Time for another year's end review, focused on a full year of Lamma-related stories? Christmas Tree Art Dec 27 - So what I'm getting up to over the Christmas holidays,... Happy Holidays! Dec 25 - Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays & Happy New Year to all from the Lamma-zine! Solar Panels @ Sunset Dec 24 - While admiring the sunset, Lamma-Por pointed out a new solar cell installation... Home Sweet Xmas Home Dec 17 - My path home "blocked" by another Typically Lamma! obstacle. Enjoy the Beach! Dec 16 - A Typically Lamma! sign, hand-painted and unique. ex-Tannery Beach. Tai Peng Social Sunday ~ Christmas Dec 8 - "Thank you to everyone who supported the Tai Peng Social Sunday..." Compunicate PC @ Night Dec 7 - The jungle home office PC that's bringing you the Lamma-zine. 8 Bands @ Folk Festival Dec 6 - Yung Shue Wan Folk Festival. Saturday 18th Dec 2021 Wow! Dec 5 - One of most amazing drone sunset photos of our home island. Birthday Wishes Dec 4 - Lots of good wishes flooding in today for my birthday, mostly in messages... Lamma NFT Collection Dec 3 - The hype around NFT has finally arrived on Lamma. Nov 2021 Nick the Promoter Nov 28 - Nick the Bookman is doing his very best to promote my Lamma calendar. Calendar on Sale Nov 27 - "This is an amazing calendar, excellent quality and stunning photographic art!" Antique Aquabike? Nov 20 - I've been suggesting to use it as perfect statue for the Bike Park, raised on a pedestal. Triple Jabbed Nov 19 - [COVID-19 Vaccination Appointment Reminder] Vaccine: BioNTech (COMIRNATY). HK Impressions 2022 Calendar Nov 16 - A4 size wall calendar available for $200, customised & printed individually. Flora & Fauna Database Nov 15 - 1,000+ flora & fauna species have been recorded, photographed and confirmed. Typically Lamma! Nov 12 - Send me your photos for addition to this long-running photo gallery. Ballychunder, The Mongcocks & MeatgasM Nov 11 - "3 bands making the trek over the vast ocean to rock..." 7% Electricity Tariff Increase Nov 10 - "...upsurge in global fuel prices and a worldwide supply shortage..." Hong Kong Impressions Nov 7 - My 2nd NFT Collection has just gone online for sale at only 0.05 ETH each. Lamma Mia @ Sok Kwu Wan Nov 4 - "Four Months of Events and Exhibitions on the Island's History and Lifestyle." Wow! Fucking Awesome! Nov 3 - "Make at least one person happy per day!"