Elections 2007 Celebrations

Elections 2007 on 24 November will be remembered in Australian history as one in which the Prime Minister was defeated in his own seat. Hopefully, it signals the beginning of a new chapter in which progress is through harmony and the society is not exploited through its fear - of Asians, unionists, terrorists, Muslims or whoever that happens to be a convenient target of the time.

End of polling day, the waiting begins.

New Leadership, new hope

Watching Howard's concession speech.

For once no heckling for Little Johnny in this household.

Dad is 88 !

Visit from Joan and Richard ("Russ")

Had lunch with Joan and Russ at a Balmain cafe on Sunday 11 Nov 2007.

Walking away from John Howard ?

John Howard and his government seem to be in real trouble. It would be a historic event if country folks like Pete and Mary walk away from him. We will know for sure on Election Day Nov 25, 2007 !

Kay's Birthday

Kay had a surprise - Pete, Mary, Rob and Robyn and cousin Margaret turned up in Sydney for her "quiet" birthday dinner at Universal Restaurant.

Desserts seemed to be the highlight of the evening.

The visitors went to Cabramatta

Robyn lost in a shop ?

Experiencing the A380

On my first flight on the A380, I took video clips expecting a totally new experience . . . (but you may find it boringly ordinary !). . .

The inside of the aircraft had a fresh look about it. The economy class seats were more spacious than the old 747, probably similar to the 777. The entertainment system was much better, larger and higher resolution screens and more sensibly located controls. Interestingly, it features word processors, spreadsheets and powerpoint softwares, USB port for flash drive storage and video socket to take a laptop connection. However I can't see how one can work on the tiny QWERTY keyboard on the back of the entertainment system controls. There is also a LAN socket but the stewardess told me that broadband Internet is not yet available.

The quieter engines made the flight more comfortable; also, there seemed to be shorter queues for the loos. The PA system was as lousy as ever - we still have trouble hearing the announcements most times. Everything else were much the same, down to the smiles of the stewards and stewardesses !


Airbus A380 (1) from Kin-Mun Kan on Vimeo.


Airbus A380 (2) from Kin-Mun Kan on Vimeo.


Airbus A380N (3) from Kin-Mun Kan on Vimeo.



Airbus A380 (4) from Kin-Mun Kan on Vimeo.

The Blue Mountains Once Again

A day trip to the Blue Mountains with the Sinhas. Visited Leura, Katoomba and Blackheath.

At Leura shops, what, bored already ?

Lunch was good.

The obligatory visit to the Echo Point lookout.

Let us pray ?

Spring flowers at Blackheath.