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2008 - '16	Only Half the Man I Used to Be
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1999 - '19	The Island Bar website
2001 - '22	Nick the Bookman website
1980 - '22	Lamma-Gung's Art Gallery

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!"

Oct 2021

Happy Hallowe'en! Oct 31 - Lamma Hallowe'en, by Mark Malby of Mute Planet.

Hong Kong Halloweenies Oct 28 - Check out my new, first-ever NFT CryptoArt Collection.

VV Driver Dressed for Halloween Oct 27 - Photo by Lamma Brand

Another 'In Love With Lamma' Exhibition? Oct 23 - Click above to view my left-overs...

Artists Painting Our VIP Oct 22 - Ex-Lamma veteran artist Colin Golding with his painting...

Murder Suspect Arrested Oct 21 - HK police arrest murder suspect on Lamma

Marine Debris Warriors Oct 20 - Fourth video of the great beach cleaning efforts in South Lamma.

Return From Hospital Oct 17 - One entire week without new Lamma-zine stories!

Stay Home or Enjoy Typhoon Parties! Oct 9 - T8 typhoon Signal just went up at 6:40am this morning.

Harry Book Interview Oct 7 - Summary of this interview with Lamma's most famous artist and a real Living Lamma Legend.

Tai Peng Social Sunday Oct 2 - "Thanks to everyone who joined the Tai Peng Social Sunday last week."

Recycling Rewards Oct 1 - For recycling 8 types of your waste you'll get free rewards from the Recycling Spots.

Sep 2021

Worldwide #1! Sep 29 - My "Stairway..." image has just become #1 in worldwide liked images on NightCafe.

Wild Boars vs. Covid-19! Sep 28 - "The Fun'd Raiser is for a member of the Lamma family ... huge hospital bill for her sister."

Juggalos? Sep 24 - "A juggalo is a fan of the group Insane Clown Posse."

Master Gardener Featured Sep 23 - "Jane Ram is a long-time Lamma resident, a well-known broadcaster and writer..."

Mid-Autumn Full Moon Sep 22 - Mid-Autumn Night: Harvest Full Moon over YSW, by Peter Kline.

AI Mooncakes & Lanterns Sep 21 - More Digital Dabblings of Lamma, Mid-Autumn Festival edition.

Mid-Autumn Festival Preview Sep 20 - Mid-Autumn Festival night tomorrow, when we'll admire the full moon.

Crepuscular vs. Anti-Crepuscular Sep 19 - We've been blessed with some amazing sunsets this summer.

Lamma Mia! Sep 18 - "...tell the story of Lamma Island, its people, scenery and its past."

GREEN$ @ Aberdeen Bus Terminus Sep 14 - Eight types of recyclables - GREEN$ Points Conversion Table

Fractal Donuts Sep 10 - Which flavour do you like best?

Anti-Crepuscular Rays Sep 9 - "A rare sighting of 'anti-crepuscular rays' accompanying sunrise/sunset)"

Tai Peng Community Garden History Sep 8 - "This is a short video history of the Garden, 2007 - 2021."

Frictionary News Sep 7 - "I'm delighted to announce an acerbic alliance with political satirist Harry Harrison."

Humid Love? Sep 2 - "Lamma's writing collective, Write or Die, will be selling their quarterly publication Ferry Brief."

Pak Kokian Women in Science Sep 1 - Featuring Pak Kok's very own scientists, biology PhD Candidate Anna and Lou!

Aug 2021

History of Andy's Seafood Aug 31 - So many Lamma-zine stories, photos, galleries and forums...

Clouds! Aug 30 - Many excellent photographers are calling Lamma home. Case in point: Rob Aldridge!

DJ's Lamma Tour Restarts Aug 25 - Brendan Sheridan - Third Annual Lamma Tour, Aug 2021

Full-Moon Sunrise Aug 24 - 5:54am today, another impressive sunrise over Pak Kok Shan.

Bridge to a Pier Aug 22 - The temporary pier in Pak Kok Village has just been dismantled section by section.

Ferry's Sunset Cruise Aug 21 - Our regular ferry on the daily "sunset cruise" from YSW to Central.

Abandoned Beach Tires Aug 20 - See more about our persistent volunteer beach cleaners

Forest School Starts Again Aug 16 - New term starting mid Sep at Open Space.

Huge Bugs Aug 13 - The bugs are growing really huge on Lamma! Beware!

5 Lamma Ferries Aug 8 - A most comprehensive and helpful guide on taking a ferry to Lamma.

Lammayan Tigers Aug 5 - Fellow Lammayans and Friends, Lammayan Tigers, Fast and Furious Fire Elves

Consumption Vouchers on Lamma Aug 1 - Where to use the Vouchers you received today?

Jul 2021

Free Handouts! Jul 31 - Handing out blue bags to elderly yesterday. What was inside these bags, I wonder?

Inspired by Lamma Nature Jul 30 - #96-100 of my recent fractal explorations. Mutating and tweaking...

Ferry.com.hk Jul 27 - "During the 50's, founder Mr. Wu Chuen purchased a sailing-ship."

My Favourite Lamma Tee Jul 26 - Available in the Lamma Brand shop on YSW Main Street.

19. Anniversary of This Website Jul 23 - Wow, 19 years! Big celebration next year's anniversary?

"A Place for Pure Creativity" Jul 15 - "Tucked away in the back alley of Wang Long Village,"

Jun 2021

Zoologist, English Teacher, Gardener Jun 29 - "Tai Peng Community Garden ... focus on Geoff Smith."

Rainstorm Aftermath Jun 24 - The newish Tai Peng rain shelter has been missed very closely.

Unlimited Free-Flow Draft Beer! Jun 23 - "... their wedding party was held at a brewpub!"

Snakes Getting Into Houses? Jun 22 - "A big eagle dropped a snake on our roof once. It rains snakes on Lamma."

Exploring Sok Kwu Wan Jun 21 - My recent trip exploring Sok Kwu Wan. I hadn't been "down there" for quite a few months.

Public Events Today Jun 18 - 3 Lamma events today, the 2 above, plus this one: Quiz Night @ Lamma Grill.

Aberdeen Promenade Jun 9 - Aberdeen Promenade in South HK Island, just off the Lamma ferry pier.

Morning Songbird Chorus Jun 8 - Songbirds making such a noisy racket, err, melodious chorus on our balcony at 5:30am.

Tai Peng Tee-Pee Trail Jun 4 - "The Tai Peng Tee-Pee Trail is ready for you!"

A Manly Man & His Hammer Jun 3 - Darryl Montgomery, Venue Support Technician.

May 2021

South Lamma - Butterfly Paradise May 31 - All pictures taken by me while hiking in South Lamma.

Lowest Tide May 30 - This entire area is usually below sea level!

Hospital Signs May 29 - Continuing my new series of amusing HK hospital signs.

Lamma's "Lizard Uncle" May 28 - "Lizard Uncle", often seen walking along YSW Main Street with his pet iguana.

Lamma Artists Rule! May 27 - Click for more Lamma Artworks, 2013-17.

A Typical Lammaite? May 26 - "Joseph Gauthier, Manager, The Beer Shack, YSW Back Street."

Good Morning! May 25 - Sunrise rainbow over Pak Kok Village, messaged to me by a friend.

Fond Vinyl Memories May 20 - "There are few places in Hong Kong quite like Lamma Vinyl."

YSW Bay From Above May 19 - Happy Buddha's Birthday! Expect huge CROWDS of visitors descending on Lamma today.

Island in the Sun May 18 - "We shall try to find solutions without blaming or finger pointing."

BMH Beauty Centre May 10 - Lamma-Por and L-G have been enjoying a salt stone sauna.

YSW Yellow Pages May 9 - A new addition to our extensive list of QUICK INFO links.

Pastries, Pizzas and Cakes May 8 - Corner 84 Bakery entices passersby with the delightful smell...

Death on Construction Site May 7 - "A man has died from head injuries sustained in a fatal injury."

Pround to Be PaKokian May 6 - Lowest tide around the new pier-in-progress, plus a jet ski on a pontoon.

Our Balcony Is Blooming May 1 - Spring blossoms are spreading on our Village House balcony.

Apr 2021

Snake Sightings Apr 29 - Which of these snakes has been sighted on Lamma?

Marine Debris Warriors Apr 25 - "Thank you to all the volunteers! They went again to the Shek Pai Wan Rock Beach."

Weight Test for Pak Kok Pier Apr 24 - It'll be safe for the weight of the big, expected crowds of weekend visitors.

Earth Day: Green & Happy Apr 22 - "Green TV" Goes Live to Promote Decarbonisation"

Luisa @ Lamma Gourmet Apr 20 - "Luisa, and her effortless charm, have become synonymous with the store."

Best Mountain/Family Biking Routes Apr 19 - "The islanders have a biking culture that might be unique in Asia."

Tofu Pudding & Oyster Omelette Apr 14 - Celebrity chef Christian Yang visits and promotes Lamma....

'Three Paths' Exhibition Apr 13 - "Welcome to Three Paths | Joint Art Exhibition. Three women artists"

Another Bike Clearance Apr 10 - Save your bikes well before these clearances on April 15.

TANA Workshop Apr 9 - "With colourful paintings and Chinese calligraphy lining the walls,..."

Protected! Apr 8 - 2nd shot of Comirnaty (BioNTech) vaccine done a few days ago. No side effects....

Nick's Antique Name Card Apr 7 - ...very well-worn namecard I designed for Nick years ago!

Easter Sunday Sampler Apr 4 - A little sampler of my recent artworks. More at:

¡El Gran Miguelitor! Apr 3 - "People don't see me, and it makes me a good observer."

Happy Easter! Apr 2 - ...from the Lamma-zine's Balcony Garden.

New 'Triangle-Route' For Lamma Apr 1 - "Yung Shue Wan - Discovery Bay- Central - Yung Shue Wan triangle service."

Mar 2021

All of Turtle Bay Closed Mar 31 - Starting tomorrow, Turtle Beach and the ENTIRE bay will become a restricted area.

Admiring the Full Moon Mar 29 - Full Moon over YSW tonight, views from Fishermen's Pier.

Eastern Sparkle Mar 26 - "The current City Garden is where HK Electric's second power station used to stand."

Bushfire & the Aftermath Mar 25 - Hill fire today, on the hill overlooking the powerstation!

13x on Emergency Helicopter! Mar 24 - "How many times have you been on a medical emergency..."

Lamma Covid-19 Case Mar 23 - The sole COVID-19 local case in many weeks, a neighbour close to our home.

Vaccinated! Mar 22 - Lamma-Poh just got her 1st BioNTech shot, the Comirnaty vaccine.

Hippies Abloom Mar 21 - The very first Hippeastrum flower just opened in my balcony garden.

New Ferry Fares Mar 20 - lnteractive website & app with all Lamma ferry schedules.

'Regarding Lamma' Mar 19 - "Lamma is my love at first sight."

Lamma Life Jungle Mar 18 - A South Lamma-based NGO I've never heard of before.

Planet Lamma Sunset Mar 14 - Photo by Joe the Quadrocopter Aviator.

To Be Vaccinated Mar 10 - Just booked online for BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine, no wait at all.

Temple of Feminization Mar 9 - Originally located on Lamma Island, it has moved...

No Entry! Mar 8 - If you don't use it, you lose it, Lamma-style.

More Free Dining Coupons Mar 5 - Very pleasant surprise yesterday in our maibox!

Feb 2021

Internet Fibre For Lamma Feb 28 - Lamma Island has never been connected to the Internet via high-speed fiber.

Lamma Restaurants Online Feb 27 - Did you know there are at least 74 restaurants on Lamma?

Best of February Feb 26 - Still dabbling in creating Mandelbulb 3D fractals. Any comments?

Medical Services Survey Feb 25 - "...submit the result to the authorities reflecting our medical needs and concerns."

What Was On 2 Years Ago? Feb 24 - What a difference 2 years make!

'International Life Style Centre' Feb 23 - Lamma Life in the 1990s.

Yung Shue Wan @ Night Feb 18 - ...shot from mid-harbour, tip of old fishermen's jetty.

Sauntering Stroll Feb 17 - Sauntering the coastal path from Pak Kok to YSW.

Dear HK Exhibition Feb 16 - "Join our creative sharing workshop to find out how the 80 portraits...."

Dredging Power Station Approach Feb 15 - "For a period of approx. 6 months, dredging operations will be carried out...."

Firing Cupid Feb 14 - Still my favourite Valentine's Day cartoon, by Harry Harrison, of course!

We Love Our Cleaners Feb 13 - "A huge Thank You to everyone who donated towards our cleaners on Lamma Island."

Lamma-Gung Hei Fat Choi! Feb 12 - Happy New Year of the Ox 2021!h

Fiery & Noisy! Feb 11 - YSW Tin Hau temple, Lunar New Year's Eve, Feb 11, 2021.

More Dining Coupons! Feb 9 - Remember the vastly popular HK Electric coupons for HK and Lamma restaurants last year?

Best Fish & Chips? Feb 8 - Where to get the very best fish & chips in YSW?

Pak Kokians Jumping For Joy Feb 7 - "Not a bad place to grow up." ...and to semi-retire!

Dolphins! Feb 6 - "Yesterday we were paddling off Lamma and saw the dolphins."

Record-Runner Stingray Feb 4 - Congratulations to my PK Village neighbour 'Stingray' for setting a new HK Trail record!

Emma the Child Prodigy Feb 3 - "Emma began learning the violin at age four after being inspired by her mum."

Pak Kok Shan Then/Now Feb 2 - Aerial view of Pak Kok Shan in 1985.

2,357 Plastic Bottles Feb 1 - "Thanks to the Lamma SUP team and all volunteers."

Jan 2021

Butt Bloc, Vanishing Point & Sleepy Hollow Jan 31 - More Lamma Island stories on Localiiz.

History of Old Police Station Jan 30 - "...was built in 1966 at the top of Hung Shing Yeh Bay."

Warning: Jungle Ahead! Jan 28 - What is this sign by Islands District Office trying to tell us?

Brothers Jan 27 - "Sitting in the stock room of Brothers frozen goods shop,..."

Electricity Tariff Freeze Jan 26 - More good news from Lamma's biggest employer...

Nick & Bernie Jan 25 - This Bernie-Sanders-at-Joe-Biden's-inauguration photo meme...

L-G the Cartoon Character Jan 24 - So honored to be featured once again today in a Harry Harrison cartoon.

Sauntering in Pak Kok Jan 20 - Taking a long stroll on Jan 15, exploring my neighbourhood.

5 Years! Congrats! Jan 18 - "This month, we are celebrating 5 years of your favourite show Drone and Phone."

Fortune Rice for Elderly Jan 17 - North Lamma Rural Committee will distribute a CNY gift for all elderly (65+).

Chloe Founded 'Write or Die' Jan 14 - "...writers who wanted company, I was inundated with messages..."

Still 'Staying Home, Staying Safe, Staying Creative' Jan 13 - See #53-55 above in my current series.

Fascinating Podcasts Jan 8 - Fascinating and very informative podcast by my close neighbours DJ Clark and Stephen Davies.

Little Thai Jan 7 - "Little Thai is positioned between the tennis courts and the beginning of Snake Path."

Beach Cleanups & Biodiversity Jan 6 - Great news from Living Lamma!

Harry Went Viral Jan 5 - Congratulations to Harry, very impressive!

Lamma's got 3 Penis Rocks? Jan 4 - How to get there, plus loads of great South Lamma photos by Mike Chau.

Mute Planet Jan 3 - Another amazing photo from Mute Planet's Mark Malby!

Flor & Carlos Jan 2 - "Lamma provides Flor and Carlos with the ideal space to practice their art."

Happy & Fun & Creative NY 2021! Jan 1 - From Lamma-Gung's & Lamma-PoPo's Home Sweet Home!

Dec 2020

Happy Holidays! Dec 25 - Good Riddance to Gnarly 2020, Wishing You a Sunnier 2021!

$888 Dec 24 - Christmas shopping in Wellcome, we were surprised by the total cost at the cash register!

Melanie's (& Ensie's) Kitchen Dec 17 - "Melanie opened 'Melanie's Kitchen' two years ago and quickly got to work."

Drug Rehab Centre Interview Dec 16 - Just out: Building resilience, a print story in the Youth Hong Kong magazine.

Turtle Beach Restricted Area Expansion Dec 11 - "...designated as a restricted area between April 1 and October 31 each year."

5G on Lamma? Dec 10 - First example from my new smartphone with 6 (!) built-in lenses and up to 48Mixel resolution, see above.

Frater Omniscis Totalis Dec 9 - Great Lamma people cover story in HK Magazine (RIP) 6 years ago.

Squinty John and the Pandemics Dec 8 - Click for a fantastic, brand-new music video by this brand-new band.

Mini Birthday Cakes Dec 4 - My birthday mini cakes from Aberdeen & Wanchai cake shops.

1st Day of Advent Dec 1 - The very first Swiss chocolate from behind a numbered cardboard door!

Nov 2020

Aquabike For Sale? Nov 20 - YSW ferry pier, an ancient bike magnet-fished out of the harbour.

Greetings From an Ex-Lammaite Nov 19 - "I still enjoy reading your Lamma news every week."

November Sunset Nov 18 - Mute Planet: "November never fails to bring us extraordinary sunsets in this part of the world."

Exploring South Lamma Nov 17 - "Fantastic day exploring abandoned villages of Mo Tat Wan and Hoi Ha on a photo tour."

Lamma Viewed From The Peak Nov 16 - Close-up, "zooming in": Yung Shue Wan panorama Photos by Hana Ripley.

Home Sweet Ferry Pier Nov 15 - Pak Kok ferry pier construction is making good progress.

Coffee Philharmonic Nov 14 - Roby and the impressive coffee roaster in Coffee Philharmonic.

Happy Friday, Lammaites! Nov 13 - "Wind down for the weekend with Friday night food and drinks in the village"

HK Electric to Freeze 2021 Tariff Nov 10 - Great news from HK Electric, sole power supplier for HK and Lamma Islands.

Election Day Panic Watch Nov 3 - "Tomorrow morning Diesel's will open at 10am to show the US election carnage."

Lamma-zine Archive Updated Nov 2 - News, Events, Lamma-zine, Stories, Pictures, Forums, Classifieds....

Discover the Family Trail Nov 1 - "Taste the traditional flavours of Hong Kong on this easy hike."

Oct 2020

Memories of Halloweenies Oct 31 - Brand-new photos of tonight coming up tomorrow! People of Lamma: Blue Geese Oct 30 - "Colin and Jessie, relocated The Blue Goose Tavern from Wan Chai." How Many Languages? Oct 29 - Click above to find out or add your own language(s). Secluded Island Idyl Oct 28 - Our Tsui Wah ferry with its very friendly & helpful crew arriving at Pak Kok ferry pier. Biodiversity Survey of Lamma Oct 24 - "Plants, butterflies, dragonflies, moths, insects, amphibians, reptiles..." 'Free One-stop Service on EV Charging Solutions' Oct 23 - HK Electric's Lamma Powerstation uses a few electric vehicles,... Sleepover Lamma Style Oct 16 - "This is what I woke up to three years ago on my way to work." Undistinguished and Dreadful Oct 14 - "...according to a beautifully opinionated 1969 Lamma guidebook." Mandelbulb Maniac! Oct 11 - A few of my recent artworks, all 3D fractals intensively mutated, tweaked and Photoshopped... Huge Tree Collapse Oct 10 - "Thank you, police, Lamma Fire Station and FEHD staff for assistance." Sooty-Headed Bulbuls Love Papayas Oct 9 - Sooty-headed Bulbul, 1 Oct. '20, by Karim Babakishi Did Thor Get Hammered? Oct 6 - "Thor", a Danish world traveler, has visited 194 countries so far without flying.

Sep 2020

Internet Fibre by 2026!? Sep 30 - [Rant-alert on]Since moving to Lamma almost 20 years ago, we've been hoping.... 'Old Nick' the Bookman Sep 29 - Photo by Samantha Leigh of Phoenix Artisan Collective. Unbridled Joy! Sep 26 - From the seemingly ancient days when Lamma Events & Happenings were still bountiful. 5 Lamma Stories @ Apple Daily Sep 22 - Apple Daily's series of stories on Lamma's unique culture and characters. Drones Flying High Sep 18 - Flying high above Yung Shue Wan, another great drone bubble photo from Mark Malby's Mute Planet! Happy Green Trio Supporting Online Learning Sep 15 - ...an animation series, an interactive drama and a virtual guided tour. Pak Kok Pier Progress Sep 12 - Good progress so far, will it really take almost 3 years to complete and open? Cryptic Harry? Sep 11 - Beautifully narrated through a series of witty illustrations (by Harry Harrison). SunseToday Sep 10 - Plus my best result from playing around with my sunset photo. JC, Lammaite of the Week Sep 8 - Great in-depth story, interview and video in Apple Daily about JC...

Aug 2020

Shovel in the Stone? Aug 31 - This might be the Lamma version of the Excalibur/King Arthur origin story.

Pak Kok Pier Reconstruction Starts Aug 30 - It'll take 3 years and HK$72.4 millions!

5G on Lamma? Aug 27 - "The above fluorescent green area represents CMHK outdoor 5G coverage."

Old-Style New-Media Gigolo Aug 21 - ...being called online The Other Fat Bastard and The Biggest Loser of Lamma.

HK Electric Online Aug 20 - The newsletter features photos of Lamma's 2 winners of their recent Lamma Nature Photo contest.

Garden After Rain Aug 19 - "My garden after the rain - Lamma Island. Playing with a macro lens and flash diffuser."

Covid-19 Test Centre Aug 11 - 2 healthcare workers handing out free Covid-19 test kits.

Raisin Walnut Sourdough Boule Aug 3 - This is probably the best, most mouth-watering bread photo I've seen recently.

Ocular Hybridisations Aug 2 - Karen Taylor's amazing eye drawing inspired me to create a series of computer graphics "hybrids".

Lamma Fashionista Aug 1 - A safer way to wear a face mask, protecting the eyes as well, modelled on our very own catwalk, Main Street!

Jul 2020

We're Being Surveyed! Jul 23 - "YSW Pier Improvement Opinion Survey. Sense of Place and Well-being Survey."

Home Sweet Home, YSW Jul 22 - "An original collage created for Ewan, captain of the young Lamma Dragons."

Wasp vs. Spider Jul 21 - "The spider will be dragged off to its lair, still alive, and used to incubate the wasp's eggs."

Drone Photography Master Jul 16 - A first for Lamma drone photography I've ever seen, a thermal view of N. Lamma!

COVID-19 Case @ Powerstation Jul 15 - "...security guard has tested positive for COVID-19 and classified as probable case."

Pirate Treasure Map Jul 14 - "Some say the three treasures of Hamish McYardley are still buried on Lamma Island to this day."

YSW Pier Rebuilding Jul 8 - View the ongoing discussion among residents...

Organising My Creative Experiments Jul 5 - My latest Creative Experiment from today, started as a CG sunset.

Jun 2020

Growing Up On Lamma Jun 27 - "A Poetry Art Film exploring personal cultural identity"

Home Office Views Jun 26 - Hard to get any work done with views like these.

Typically Lamma! Jun 25 - Just below the North Lamma Kindergarten. Notice the face mask!

Lamma Events Multiplying! Jun 24 - Check out my always up-to-date shortlist of links on this home page.

Partial Solar Eclipse @ Summer Solstice Jun 21 - My favorite screenshot I took of the partial solar eclipse today in HK.

5 Eyes Alliance Discounts Jun 20 - Specials in several "yellow" YSW restaurants and 10% off shopping in the Tai Peng store!

Ferry Arriving on Planet Lamma Jun 12 - Tsui Wah ferry arriving from Aberdeen via Pak Kok at YSW ferry pier.

Lamma's Soundtrack! Jun 11 - Lamma has finally got a semi-official soundtrack, the "Powerstation Beach" album!

Ways to Die on Lamma Jun 10 - TOP ten most likely ways to die on LAMMA! (List from Gareth Dunster):

Winners of Lamma Wildlife Photo Contest Jun 9 - Congratulations to Ewa Wilkinson & Mark Malby for being 2 of the 4 winners!

Candles Blooming Everywhere Jun 4 - YSW Main Street's candlelight vigil tonight, socially distanced in groups of up to 8!

Home Sweet Lamma-zine Home Jun 3 - Home of the Lamma-zine, photo by neighbour DJ Clark. Thank you!

"Care and Share" Dining Coupons Jun 2 - Lamma-Por picked up her $500 free dining coupons today from the OIWA office in YSW.

Memories of Andy's Seafood Jun 1 - Selecting some of my own photos for the Lamma Wildlife Photo Contest confirmed once again that...

May 2020

Wildlife Contest: My Entries May 31 - Selecting some of my own photos for the Lamma Wildlife Photo Contest confirmed once again that...

Andy's Seafood Rest. Closing May 30 - Our last dinner in our favourite Chin. restaurant, closing tomorrow forever.

Govt Clears Bikes, Dumps Them in Countryside May 29 - The "bike graveyard" on Lamma Island,...

Dining Coupons for Underprivileged Families May 28 - "HK Electric will begin distributing dining coupon sets worth $500 each..."

Lamma Life May 27 - Click for 13 MPixel high-res version.

Lamma Wildlife Photo Contest May 26 - Submit your favourite photos of living organisms on Lamma!

Back to Old Ferry Schedule: 20 May May 13 - Please refer to the left column of this website.

Wild Boars + Snakes, Don't Risk It! May 12 - Best advertising sign for a YSW rest. I've seen recently!

End of "Stay Home..." May 8 - Off to the cinema today!

Apr 2020

No Words Necessary... Apr 30 - Wow, this has become my Facebook photo with the most reactions, shares and comments ever!

Professors Visiting Apr 29 - A history professor from a US college wrote a book about Nick the Bookman's famous great-grandfather.

Stand-up Paddleboard Graffiti Apr 26 - See what Brendan Sheridan did with a stand-up paddleboard and a GPS!

Register as a Voter! Apr 25 - "September Legco Elections Voter Registration Stations"

Brown Booby Visiting Apr 4 - Big commotion among bird lovers the other day! An extremely rare HK visitor, a Brown Booby.

WE Love Lamma! Apr 3 - "When 'Professional and Dedicated Guardian Angel (Outsourced Cleaners)' meet 'Loving HKers'."

5,000 Free Face Masks Apr 2 - So these 5,000 free masks went in less than half an hour.

Lamma to Host Post-COVID-19 Triathlon Apr 1 - "...three popular sporting pursuits: Swimming, Running, and Roller Sports."

Mar 2020

Greenest Island Mar 20 - "Here, on the greenest island of the archipelago. Stay sane, stay safe, everyone."

"Remember Rambler?" Mar 18 - Who's taken up Rambler's coveted mantle as Lamma's best (IMHO) close-up nature photographer?

Power Station Views Mar 6 - by Mute Planet and Agent Yippee

"...object to being called a bastard." Mar 5 - "For all that's changed in Lamma over the last 70 years,..."

Feb 2020

Gardeners vs. Wild Boars Feb 23 - "Geoff Smith faces off against his nemesis."

David's Covid-19 Quarantine Feb 19 - "What We Talk About When We Talk About the Coronavirus"

Robotics, Mobile Apps, Big Data & AI Feb 18 - "HK Electric has been presented with the 'HK Sustainability Award'"

Drone Guide Feb 17 - "A Complete Guide to Lamma Island" by DRONE & DSLR (6 Feb 2020!)

Lamma Winds Temp Closure Feb 13 - HK Electric has closed Lamma Winds with immediate effect.

How to get furniture to Lamma painlessly Feb 12 - "Sit back & let Steve & his team take the strain!"

Mo Tat Wan Beach Villas Feb 11 - "I strongly object to the application to build two houses in Conservation Area."

Jan 2020

1st Sunset Pics of the Year Jan 28 - My first sunset photos of this year. More to follow, hopefully. Nick the YouTube Star Jan 27 - This is the story of Nick's peaceful life, and why he's never shaved his beard. Lunar New Year @ Tin Hau Temple Jan 26 - ...traditional midnight lion dance & fireworks greeting the Year of the Rat. Happy New Year of the Rat! Jan 25 - May all your cheesiest dreams come true. Opening Hours over LNY Jan 24 - Which Lamma places are closed over Lunar New Year? Quarantine! Jan 23 - With the Coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan starting to spread across the world... Cover Photo of 'Digital Computer Art' FB Group Jan 16 - My 'AI Drone Attack!' above has just been selected as cover image... Black Kite in Virtual World Jan 13 - Transplanting a Black Kite into a virtual-only world of highrises. Rooster Dragon or Mutant Turkey? Jan 9 - My latest Creative Experiment, just completed. Suggest a title! Past Art & Photo Exhibitions of L-G Jan 8 - Solo Exhibitions & Joint Exhibitions Balcony Garden of a 'Deep Dreamer' Jan 7 - Hippeastrum "Hippie" flowers - Centipede - Stinkbug EMDs Are Banned! Jan 6 - ...publicity campaign against all these electric transportation devices. Plan a Day Trip to Lamma Jan 5 - Quite comprehensive, up-to-date guide for visitors from Cathay Pacific/Dragon. Favourite Dishes in YSW? Jan 4 - What are yours and should be added to my list, titled "Overwhelmed and Delighted"? Lamma Beach Shoes Jan 3 - 'Jimmy Shoe': Lamma Island's Beach Trash Curios Return to Lamma Nature Photos... Jan 2 - Village house building is really speeding up around Pak Kok New Village. Happy New Year! Jan 1 - Happy New Year 2020!

Nov/Dec 2019

	Last Day of Cheung Chau Ferry Dec 31 - Last day of the Aberdeen - Cheung Chau ferry route from Tsui Wah pier.		2020 Calendars Dec 30 - Last day of LAZERARTI exhibition @ Lamma Art Collective: Jan 1, 2020.
	Solar Power System on Your Rooftop? Dec 29 - HK Electric will buy solar power generated on your rooftop....		Balcony Jungle Dec 28 - I'm returning to transforming my real-life photography into wildly colourful AI Deep Dreams.
	Xmas Presents from Landlord/Lady Dec 27 - We've never received a Christmas present from any landlord/lady.		Yummy! Dec 26 - Christmas Set Menu in Jing Jing, our yearly indulgence.

Very Merry! Dec 25 - Merry Christmas & a Very Happy New Year 2020. Fractal Baubles, Anyone? Dec 24 - If you still have some room on your Xmas tree, here are my own fractal baubles. Auction's Topopo Prize Dec 6 - Money raised for the Lamma Fun Day charity: tba. Fun Day! Dec 5 - Photos! Carousel of Digital Obsolescence Dec 4 - I've assembled this for the LazerArti & Party exhibition, starting this Friday. Moving to Lamma by Sampan Nov 19 - After 3 peaceful months as the sole tenants of our new village house...