His Majesty Meet and Greet @ BSB - 20/07/08

The next day was the annual His Majesty meet and greet at Taman Sir Omar Ali Saifuddien in the capital.

grand finale

HRH The Crown Prince

pre-wed photos?! ;p

HM at RBA's booth

signing the guest book

End of the day I was exhausted and also upset as my new camcorder (which I bought just 4 days before) was gone. It was stolen in the crowd. In the new camcorder was videos of the performance at BSB, KB and also the banquet at the Royal Palace on His Majesty's birthday.

More photos here and here.

His Majesty Meet and Greet @ Kuala Belait - 19/07/08

Was busy sorting out competition photos and others... that I haven't update yet. So here are my updates.

Was on the way to KB when suddenly I heard a *bang*. I pulled over to the side of the road and inspected my tyres. Found out one of the tyres burst. Phew! Lucky nothing else happened. I did a quick change and went off.

A closer look

His Majesty went down to Kuala Belait for the annual meet and greet in conjunction with His Majesty's 62nd birthday celebration.

Guess who?!

It was hot but fun and worthwhile. I love celebrations. More photos here and here.

His Majesty's 62nd Birthday - 15/07/08

Happy 62nd Royal Birthday to our beloved Ruler and King, His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Muizzaddin Waddaulah Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Saadul Khairi Waddien, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam on the 15th of July 2008 corresponding to 12 Rejab 1429 Hijrah. Dirgahayu Kebawah Duli Tuan Patik. - GoD's GiFT!

Selamat Hari Puja Usia yang ke 62, dengan setinggi tinggi tahniah di tujukan ke hadapan majlis Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan dan Yang Dipertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam, Semoga Kekal Qarar diatas tahta Kerajaan Negara Brunei Darussalam dan selalu berada dalam perlindungan Allah S.W.T "DAULAT KEBAWAH DULI TUAN PATIK"

Ikhlas daripada:

Pg. Hj. Hassan Pg. Anak Hashim

Dyg Hjh. Asinash Hj. Ahmad

Dk. Rohhayati Pg. Hj. Hassan

Ak. Khairil Sapyri Pg. Hj. Hassan


More photos here and here.

New 730 family member - 26/06/08

The Anggerek 730 family has a new member, born on the 25th of June, 2008. 4.15pm and weighs 3.56kg. A very healthy baby girl. Named Ariana Jamil.

Congrats Ponchoh and C Jee for the newborn. She's so cute. Now Aiman has a little sister. ;)

Laser 1 Championship - 08/06/08

Was invited to shoot the Laser 1 race at Brunei Yacth Club at Serasa last Sunday, had to get on a small boat and went out to sea to shoot the final leg. It was fun and all, but it was hot! Luckily I didn't forget my sunblock. ;)

The race

The Champion, Yannick Marcillat

I was told, he's one of the world's best sailor, having competed in international levels and ranked third in the World Laser Championships (if I heard it right) and he's here in Brunei.
He's from France and works for Total. This was his last race in Brunei, he's going back to France.

The judges

Navy in action

They have speed limits!

What a relaxed way to go back to shore

Emma Foulke, the youngest participant

Tug-of-war?!

Really cheerful lass

Maimah (one of our guides) and hubby

Christopher James Goodwin presenting a souveniour to the new Commodore of Royal Brunei Navy, Colonel Halim

And Chris presenting the souveniour to Mark Bean of Total (Main sponsor)

Emma was given an award for being the youngest, the Below 18 Award

The Royal Brunei Navy group shot with Guest of Honours

The sailors group shot

Thanks for the invite, especially to Kamariah and for the tour.

Article in Borneo Bulletin and more photos in Gallery.