Sep 12:
HK Electric Trivia: Then and Now
"In 2004, following a
reorganisation, the HK
Electric Volunteer Team
had around 600 members. They
went out into the community to
carry out electrical safety
checks in the homes of elderly
people living alone, using their
professional expertise to
safeguard the daily lives of
local residents and bring them
peace of mind and warmth.
Today, the HK Electric Volunteer
Team has grown to over 1,100
members. As well as continuing
to apply their electrical
expertise and care for
vulnerable groups, HK Electric
volunteers also actively
participate in cultural heritage
preservation, environmental
protection, sporting events and
various community services,
totalling 4,849 hours of service
in 2025."
Read more...
Sep 11:
'After Dark'
Mute
Planet, I'm manifesting
the last night of the Chinese
Hungry Ghost Month. We'll all be
safe starting this morning.
(Original photo & poem by
Mark Malby)
Sep 10:
'Strange Days Indeed'
Thank
you,
Mute Planet, for another
great photo for me to play with!
Us happily semi-retired people
have too much time on our hands
and some of us are enjoying
playing with AI mage generators
and other creative tools!
"Strange days indeed... Just
like a character in a cartoon
backdrop, our Power Plant was
even caught generating its own
weather!"
[Photo:
Mark Malby]
Sep 9:
Just a Few Sunset Photos
Sunset yesterday, viewed from
the YSW harbourfront, plus a few
from my Pak Kok Village rooftop
from my extensive archives.
Sunset photos are a passion
shared by many Lammaites.
Sep 8:
Memories...
Having spent more than half of
my long life in HK by now, I
rarely get homesick anymore,
except when I come across a
drone photo like this.
Sigh, I spent 10 years living
happily in this top-10 world
city, Zurich. In fact, 4 of the top-10
best quality-of-life cities are in Switzerland.
My last Swiss flat was located just
beyond the left edge of this
photo, in the old city just
besides that double-towered
church, the Grossmuenster.
A brother raised a family there,
living there ever since we
shared that flat during my
student days. He's a grandfather
by now.
Zurich named best city in the
world for quality of life
Sep 7:
Lagerstroemia Indica L.
HK Electric:
"In
full bloom, a sea of pale purple
flowers adds a splash of summer
colour to the power station.
The
narrow-leaved Crape
Myrtle (Lagerstroemia
indica L.)
is not only ornamental, but is
also said to symbolise
'protection', just as HK
Electric's staff have always
stood firm at their posts,
dedicated to providing a stable
and reliable electricity supply
to Hong Kong Island and Lamma
Island, quietly 'protecting' the
daily lives of the public.
As well as shouldering the
important task of power
generation, the Lamma Power
Station is also home to a
variety of flora and fauna,
highlighting the harmonious
coexistence between industrial
facilities and the natural
ecosystem!
Do
you know what other floral
surprises the Lamma Power
Station has in store? Why not
leave a comment
and let us know!"
Video...
Translated with
DeepL.com
(free version)
Sep 6:
Beach Music Festival
Lamma Fun Day:
"With almost 50 bands and
artists set to perform at Lamma
Fun Day 2026 - Sat Nov 14 - there's sure to be
something for everyone! Check
back regularly for the latest
updates and confirmed
stage/timings!"
Sep 5:
Island Bar Memories
