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2022	Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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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 - '24	Nick the Bookman's News & Reviews
2001 - '24	Nick the Bookman's website
1999 - '19	The Island Bar's website
2010 - '23	April's Fool Stories
1980 - '24	Lamma-Gung's Art & Photography
2007 - '13	Lamma-Gung's Rooftop Jungle
2008 - '16	Only Half the Man I Used to Be

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!"

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."