The dream is alive: the boys at Wembley Stadium, EnglandMonday, July 02, 2007
O.R.D. loh!
For those of you who didn't have the pleasure of giving up two and a half years of your life to do National Service, and who therefore aren't acquainted with O.R.D., let me explain ...
O.R.D. stands for Official Run out of Date - it's when a soldier has come to the end of his military service or NS, and is free to become a civilian again i.e. return to the REAL world.
Last Friday, the long serving Captain Haddock ORD'd from Orange Armed Forces. He's now enjoying some well deserved R & R - soaking up the sunshine on a white sandy beach in Bintan, enjoying a rejuvenating Javanese massage and delicious cocktails, all with the pleasurable company of his MAY lady, to whisper sweet nothings in his auditory canal.
Captain Haddock has been an excellent soldier who, in his one and a half year tour of duty, has become a hard-boiled veteran of many an ardous and toilsome editorial campaign into the harsh and wicked jungles of VieILtnam. Weaker soldiers and mere mortals would not have been able to persevere and endure the enormous mental, physical and emotional strain that the VieILtnam War would have placed on them. But Captain Haddock was no ordinary soldier, oh no, some say he even had the strength of 5 lions and a cannon that was ... never mind.
Captain Haddock also ORD's with distinction and honour - 2 purple hearts for injuries sustained in battle, and a cross of bravery, for courage shown in the line of fire.
We salute you, Captain!
Captain Haddock receiving his farewell present from My May lady
The troops listening to the captain's farewell address
Orange Armed Forces, 1st Editorial Division, New Industrial Road Camp
With General II, a 4 star general, mind you
With Private SW, who is still blur like sotong, as all privates should be
With CK, the MDC 's (music and drama company) star singer and host. FYI, MDC is the "morale boosting" arm of Orange Armed Forces, it's purpose is specifically for that, boosting the morale of the troops when they go into battle
With AL, the captain's private secretary
With the captain's football mates, all hailing from different editorial sections. Some more campy than others, but all elite subject specialists in their own minds
With the irrepressible Colonel BB
The Primary Science squad -
Sergeant ML, NUOAFs (Non uniformed Orange Armed Forces personnel): WM, JK, LL and UN, Captain Haddock
O.R.D. stands for Official Run out of Date - it's when a soldier has come to the end of his military service or NS, and is free to become a civilian again i.e. return to the REAL world.
Last Friday, the long serving Captain Haddock ORD'd from Orange Armed Forces. He's now enjoying some well deserved R & R - soaking up the sunshine on a white sandy beach in Bintan, enjoying a rejuvenating Javanese massage and delicious cocktails, all with the pleasurable company of his MAY lady, to whisper sweet nothings in his auditory canal.
Captain Haddock has been an excellent soldier who, in his one and a half year tour of duty, has become a hard-boiled veteran of many an ardous and toilsome editorial campaign into the harsh and wicked jungles of VieILtnam. Weaker soldiers and mere mortals would not have been able to persevere and endure the enormous mental, physical and emotional strain that the VieILtnam War would have placed on them. But Captain Haddock was no ordinary soldier, oh no, some say he even had the strength of 5 lions and a cannon that was ... never mind.
Captain Haddock also ORD's with distinction and honour - 2 purple hearts for injuries sustained in battle, and a cross of bravery, for courage shown in the line of fire.
We salute you, Captain!
Captain Haddock receiving his farewell present from My May lady
The troops listening to the captain's farewell address
Orange Armed Forces, 1st Editorial Division, New Industrial Road Camp
With General II, a 4 star general, mind you
With Private SW, who is still blur like sotong, as all privates should be
With CK, the MDC 's (music and drama company) star singer and host. FYI, MDC is the "morale boosting" arm of Orange Armed Forces, it's purpose is specifically for that, boosting the morale of the troops when they go into battle
With AL, the captain's private secretary
With the captain's football mates, all hailing from different editorial sections. Some more campy than others, but all elite subject specialists in their own minds
With the irrepressible Colonel BB
The Primary Science squad -Sergeant ML, NUOAFs (Non uniformed Orange Armed Forces personnel): WM, JK, LL and UN, Captain Haddock
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Friday Faze - June Edition
NT's proposed email invitation for Friday Faze. I love its sarcasm and black humour. Pity that a friendlier version was sent out eventually ...
Dear survivalists,
Once again, it's time for Friday Faze. There'll be food, fun and prizes!
This week, we're giving away 6 Cathay movie vouchers, redeemable at any Cathay cinemas. And all you need to do is to participate with the same lemming-like enthusiasm you pour into your projects. If not for the tickets, at least come for the food, because there'll be plenty of that to go around.
All you need to do is form cliques of 6 or less. The winning clique will win the tickets. The rest of you losers can go smother your defeat with egg tarts and nonya kuehs.
And don't forget, this overwhelming show of generosity would not be possible without your management! Because they really care! Really!
Regards,
The FFs
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Ciao! Mon ami ...
Revenge is sweet, as they say, and Cleanlungpool certainly got their sweet treats yesterday when they trounced Smokers United 3 - 0.
It was a testimonial match for GK Neville, who is leaving Man U and the EPL to play for AC Milan in Serie A later next week. The man of the moment certainly fashioned his farewell in grand style, opening up the scoring for Cleanlungpool with a lovely smash and grab in front of the Smoker's goalmouth by latching onto a poorly cleared ball and unleashed his trademark "Cannon" right footed shot straight into goal!
AndriRB Shevchenko ended his successful loan period with Smokers United and promptly decided to teach the Smokers all the lessons he had learnt well from them - Dribbling from deep within Cleanlungpool's half, the striker made a mercurial run down the left flank, bypassing three Smokers with his demonic speed and lighting pace, before finally sliding the ball dramatically into the bottom corner of the Smoker's goal!
SteBB Gerrard, their ever charismatic captain, rallied his players cohesively to frustrate the Smokers time and time again. Smokers United had been playing beautiful football throughout the game - one touch passes, neat triangles, samba style silky dribbling - ala Arsenal style, but they just could not find the back of the net ... Oh well, all the top teams have their off form days too, I guess.
Anyway, back to SteBB G., who managed to get himself on the scoreboard too, late in the second half to seal victory for Cleanlungpool. Enjoy the victory Cleanlungpool ... while u can muahahah!
All the best to GK Neville too! Forza Italia!
Man of the match -
Edw*n "Edgar Davids", for his excellent dribbling and tireless running to create chances and assists for Cleanlungpool. He was a true playmaker and it's a shame that he didn't get a goal for himself.
Play of the day -
Isl*ni Sundramoorthy, for his American football style kick at 110km/h, that sent the ball rocketing onto the window of the house behind Smoker's United goalmouth.
He's the Duke of Hazard!
Post match at the footballers' regular watering hole -
GK, man of the moment
Foes on the pitch, friends off it
Battle weary warriors
Do ya think I'm sexy?
Pole or lap dancing, which do you prefer? Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Succincte to Extinct
The comet has finally crashed into planet Orange, sending it into a chilling morbidity, with only a few hardy organisms still remaining to survive in the harsh climate of freezing subzero temperatures and a crushing perennial darkness, devoid of the radiance of beautiful ladies.
Yes, it's sadly true, the male editor species is soon to be very dead and very extinct from the Orange ecosystem. All will be wiped out and fossilized, only to be later on unearthed many light years away, by some Lara Croft-like Tomb Raider ...
All male editors will perish, all except this resilient and resourceful dinosaur (in more ways than one) of an editor, who will live long and prosper ... to become ... Lord of the Jungle. Here it is ... the B-Rex.
Lunch Lizard: The B-Rex is a naturally designed lean mean editing machine, with no known predators. It also has a thick hide(skin) that can withstand cold shoulders and icy stares. It flicks out its tongue to scan its surroundings and to pick up the scent of honeyz, its favourite diet. The B-Rex is a solitary dinosaur that only hooks up to mate with another B-Rex, and is very territorial.
The only other fierce creature that could pose a serious threat to B-Rex's life and limb, is the gigantic ape from Sabah ...
KING BONG
Yes, it's sadly true, the male editor species is soon to be very dead and very extinct from the Orange ecosystem. All will be wiped out and fossilized, only to be later on unearthed many light years away, by some Lara Croft-like Tomb Raider ...
All male editors will perish, all except this resilient and resourceful dinosaur (in more ways than one) of an editor, who will live long and prosper ... to become ... Lord of the Jungle. Here it is ... the B-Rex.
Lunch Lizard: The B-Rex is a naturally designed lean mean editing machine, with no known predators. It also has a thick hide(skin) that can withstand cold shoulders and icy stares. It flicks out its tongue to scan its surroundings and to pick up the scent of honeyz, its favourite diet. The B-Rex is a solitary dinosaur that only hooks up to mate with another B-Rex, and is very territorial.The only other fierce creature that could pose a serious threat to B-Rex's life and limb, is the gigantic ape from Sabah ...
KING BONGThursday, June 21, 2007
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Boy boy
Some kind soul(s) decided to decorate the men's restroom door with cute little coloured men.Great, we're at kindergarten all over again.
Next thing we know, we'll be asking our bosses when we need to answer nature's call, "Xkew me, IL, I wan to go shee shee ..."
Spilled personality
Remember that old saying, "No use crying over spilled milk"?
Or in this case, over spilled 100Plus. Poor GKgal ... she spent her last one dollar coin for the day to get that drink from the vending machine, only for it to topple from her desk and unwittingly become grumble fodder for toilet auntie.
Luckily, the resident Orange gentleman/stripper/triathlete/actor/artist/gay vampire NT was on hand to comfort and console her.
Does he like have a 'damsel-in-distress' beacon attached to his heads or what? :D
Scene of the crime
The "body" outline
C.S.I. Orange
Or in this case, over spilled 100Plus. Poor GKgal ... she spent her last one dollar coin for the day to get that drink from the vending machine, only for it to topple from her desk and unwittingly become grumble fodder for toilet auntie.
Luckily, the resident Orange gentleman/stripper/triathlete/actor/artist/gay vampire NT was on hand to comfort and console her.
Does he like have a 'damsel-in-distress' beacon attached to his heads or what? :D
Scene of the crime
The "body" outline
C.S.I. OrangeFriday, June 15, 2007
Black to the future
Markorat spent his day off yesterday hanging out with the hot babes at Sentosa beach, in his signature fluoro green man thong.
Actually, that's nonsense.
Markorat spent his day off yesterday visiting former oranges at Blacktopia, and proceeded to enjoy a yummy lunch and hearty fellowship with them at Blu Jaz cafe.
A scenic scene: You would be forgiven for falsely thinking that this is a holiday resort somewhere in Dubai. It's actually the entrance of Blacktopia. What an oasis! Only the peeps clad in white collar attire give it away as a workplace.
Soaring ambition: Watching the DHL balloon go up up and away, from a shady spot in Blacktopia
ART-chitecture: What lovely Art Deco murals on the walls
Tower of strength: Blacktopia from the ground up, standing tall and mighty
under the midday sun - a citadel of shining corporate citizenship
The bold and the bronzed: Hey Winston Churchill, how's it going? Bronzed figures of historical men of greatness stand steadfast along the entrance area
On golden wings: A resplendent gold sculpture of a Japanese crane in full flight, much like the careers of the Blacktopians, perhaps
Food for thoughts: Markorat, RC, PJ, BH and MV tucking in at Blu Jaz cafe
Actually, that's nonsense.
Markorat spent his day off yesterday visiting former oranges at Blacktopia, and proceeded to enjoy a yummy lunch and hearty fellowship with them at Blu Jaz cafe.
A scenic scene: You would be forgiven for falsely thinking that this is a holiday resort somewhere in Dubai. It's actually the entrance of Blacktopia. What an oasis! Only the peeps clad in white collar attire give it away as a workplace. 
Soaring ambition: Watching the DHL balloon go up up and away, from a shady spot in Blacktopia
ART-chitecture: What lovely Art Deco murals on the walls
Tower of strength: Blacktopia from the ground up, standing tall and mightyunder the midday sun - a citadel of shining corporate citizenship
The bold and the bronzed: Hey Winston Churchill, how's it going? Bronzed figures of historical men of greatness stand steadfast along the entrance area
On golden wings: A resplendent gold sculpture of a Japanese crane in full flight, much like the careers of the Blacktopians, perhaps
Food for thoughts: Markorat, RC, PJ, BH and MV tucking in at Blu Jaz cafe
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