We grew up together, my brother and I. He’s a year and a half older than me…
My father was a speedboat racer and won numerous trophies over the years. After the race, he would take the boat home and then make his way back to the riverside for the prize presentation ceremony. This was one occasion when he could not make it back in time to receive the trophies, so my brother and I were asked to do so on his behalf.
Did I look sad in the photograph? I remember I was presented with the big one first but it was too heavy, so I got the small one instead. Can anybody recognise the man with the hat – the one helping my brother with the trophy?
This one was taken at our house – No. 96, Race Course Road…
Of course, the house is no longer there. Even the name of the road has been changed to Jalan Awang Ramli Amit. I remember there were two parts to the house – the front with the living room and the bedrooms and the dining room and the kitchen at the back, linked by an open section of the house as you can see in the photograph at the top of the stairs. Eventually, that part was covered up with planks.
Now, did I look unhappy in the photograph? It was as if I was pushing for more space…and don’t you think I looked like that porn video star/politician – Chua then? Hahahahahaha!!!!
This one was taken at my maternal grandma’s house along Queensway…
…since renamed Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg. I didn’t seem to look happy either. Gee! Did I have an unhappy childhood or what?
And here you can see the two of us in leather jackets a la James Dean…
If I’m not mistaken, that was my uncle’s car (Lindy, Kpenyu & Gundot’s father) driving off in the distance, or was it my Aunt Gertrude?
So there you have it – glimpses at yesterday when I was young…
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November 5, 2009 at 7:15 am
sophia
Yes, I think you do look like Chua SL. The sexy hot pants! My oh my!
Haiz!!! Too bad the similarity ends there! Hahahahahahaha!
November 5, 2009 at 7:49 am
Stella
Yesterday when u were young,u used to be so ‘teng’ now u r ‘tenger’,life was sweet,’now sweeter till yr teeth can’t take it, so now ‘ronggak’ u used to be San tiew por,now Sui tua pui,u used to be ‘bin chow chow, now bin cheo,cheo,u used to be me,myself n I now u r me,myself,Mrs. STP, n STPJunior!LOL! Eh, yr dad have all these really nice trophies,maybe when u hit yr 40th wedding anniv.can take it out to pour champagne in! Cheers!
Dream on! Dream on! And 40th?…That’s still a long way to go!!! Dunno still can drink champagne or not by then! Hahahahaha!!!!
November 5, 2009 at 8:40 am
Clare
Wow! Long legs you have there in the last picture
Why you looked so sad hor…
3rd picture, PCK boots! Hahahahaha!!! Now, we have proof that PCK stole your style
Ya, I was wearing those long before he was wearing his! Copycat! Hahahahaha!!!
November 5, 2009 at 9:51 am
CK
Speedboat race? Wow, that’s cool! I wish they still have this type of race now. So young already wear leather jacket oh. Haha. I never wear one before. LOL.
Ya, can’t remember when they last had a regatta in Sibu…but they hold one every year in Kuching…and regularly in towns like Kanowit and Kapit. Hahahahahaha!!! I wonder how I could stand the heat. Guess it wasn’t so hot then… No global warming.
November 5, 2009 at 10:04 am
eiling
wah you looked so cute la! and so lucky to have these B&W photographs as memories.
So cute kah? Wanna pinch my cheek? Hehehehehe!!!! Now, still very cute leh?
November 5, 2009 at 10:47 am
chricaca
I remember seeing those photos. Your Mom probably distributed to all the siblings to show what a pair of good looking fellas she had. AND you look like Chua. kakaka!!
I guess family photo albums were the in thing in those days, stacked under the coffee table in the living room to be taken out to show visitors. Aiyor…the least you can say is that I am a bit better-looking! Hahahahahaha!!!!
November 5, 2009 at 11:35 am
Yan
I didn’t have any childhood picture – lucky you. I think the first photograph I took was during my grandma’s birthday (what age, can’t remember) when I was about 10, and that was in a group of probably nearly 50! Then, it was when I was for the IC…
Precious memories – and you sure looked like a good and quiet boy!
I have a lot. My father was an ardent photographer – Roliflex…or how you spell that! But all of them are still at my parents’ house in the old photo albums. I only have a few with me. Ya…I was good and quiet, now also good and quiet! Hahahahahaha!
November 5, 2009 at 12:10 pm
KpgNangkaBoy
SO who’s the man with the hat? Hahah… Chua S L indeed. So do u perform as well?
He was Uncle Louis to us at that time. As for the 2nd question, that’s for me to know…and I don’t think you wanna find out! Hahahahahaha!
November 5, 2009 at 12:23 pm
gundot
Man with hat must be TYT. I remember he had a similar hat. Oooiii…you were mean in your younger days. Used to frighten us with your bark and nasty stares! Your dad scares us too. To all the coz, which one of you is not frighten of Ah Teo!
Maybe that’s why we looked so serious in the photos – no fooling around. Was I so mean when I was young? Thought I was everybody’s favourite cousin/nephew? Hahahahahaha!!!! Ya, that’s Uncle Louis all right…and was that your father’s car in the last photo?
November 5, 2009 at 12:34 pm
peteformation
Wah, speedboat racer, interesting hobby. The trophy looks real big.
Cute phua chu kang boots…..LOL!
That’s just 1! At least 20 or more at the house – pure silver! Some lousy made-in-India ones as well but already lost their shine, so thrown away… Ya, best in Sibu…and some say Sarawak…. Hahahahaha!!!
November 5, 2009 at 1:30 pm
kenwooi
one day.. im gonna look back at pics of myself when I was young too..
sighs.. >.<
Most importantly, there are happy memories to remember and cherish…
November 5, 2009 at 2:06 pm
Annie Q
wow wow..precious pictures. You and your brother look so cute!
On the third picture, you and your brother hand holding hand, so sweet! At one glance i thought you’re holding your sister hand, second look, that is you wearing the white short jump suit and it looks like a “skirt” to me.
Eh..you got long legs ya.
I already said what – now also very cute, no? Hahahahahaha! My sister came 9 years later. I remember when my dad took our photos, we had to stand straight and still…and do what he told us! LOL!!! Long legs? I guess that’s why I’m tall – almost 6 feet…
November 5, 2009 at 4:47 pm
Merryn
Today, everything’s in living colour…but it does not mean that life’s more colourful. Yes, it was simpler then…and happier too, not so many problems compared to the world today.
November 5, 2009 at 5:08 pm
gilbert
wth ? i nvr knw u have a brother. i thought theres only 2 of u. ur sis and u. lol.
Yes, I’ve a brother. he left Sibu when he was 18 or 19. Now living in NZ and he seldom comes back…
November 5, 2009 at 8:00 pm
C4STP
Man in the hat must be Uncle Louis, cause he resembles ‘kay piak chu’ ppl. Hahaha!
They all resemble one another, some more than others – even your dad… I thought the TYT in his last birthday photo actually looked like Ah Lek…or the other way round!!!
November 5, 2009 at 10:33 pm
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u don look like chua but look like a girl wearing skirt…LOL
Wait till I post my Ah Qua pic… Sure you jatuh cinta with me! Hahahahahaha!!!!
November 5, 2009 at 11:40 pm
cibol
Huyooo .. Nice boots. Prada ka? :p
Prada?…PCK, more likely! But hey! Those days – everything was made in England one!!! Not like today, all made in China! No class! Hahahahahaha!!!
November 5, 2009 at 11:41 pm
Mandy Koay
in the 2nd photo, ur face look like someone owe u a lot of money leh!! LOL!!
Hahahahahaha!!! Rupa2nya, small…already fussy and grumpy sampai tua!
November 6, 2009 at 2:26 am
annant
u were small and dainty back then…now is….
and ur eyes are smaller than ur bro’s le im observant liddat =.=
How I’ve grown! My brother’s the good-looking one… Sob! Sob! Hahahahahaha!
November 6, 2009 at 3:53 am
housewife9988
nice memories.. ur photos must be quite over 1/2 century now.. good bonding…
Ya…some 50 years already! Bonding? Ummm….I’m not too sure about that. We were two very different characters with very different interests…
November 6, 2009 at 5:44 am
tekkaus
How come you seldom smile in these picture STP? Is it because you were scolded back then? Ha
Wow! Your dad is speedboat champ. How about you? Are you good at riding speedboats too? :p
My father was the type who never scolded or beat us…but in his presence, we would be like mice!!! My mum scolded and caned all the time…but no effect! Hahahahahaha!!!! Same as teachers in the schools! Some shout themselves hoarse, beat the kids like dogs…but they are still not scared. Others just look, all quiet already!!! You’re the first or the second type?
Not into sports… I was the dancing champ! If you remember, I had a post on that recently.
November 6, 2009 at 9:30 am
claire
i might be the last commentor for this post.. Internet system was down in the office, whole day feeling restless.. today is different, i can steal some moments to read posts now…
hey, the one in carpenter’s suit.. cute la! hahaha..
looking at your pictures, u sure look handsome but your brother “handsome-er”… both of u don’t really look alike..
No, we look very different… He did not look like anybody in the family…but now that he’s old, he seems to resemble my father in some ways…
November 7, 2009 at 9:05 am
philip
Should compile all those precious old photos into a photobook.FYI, there will be a regatta in Sibu next February or March and the Sarawak Regatta will likely be held in Sibu next year.
Oh? Not for me… I wouldn’t want to stand in the sun to watch. The last one I went to was in the early 70s. I didn’t see any boats. I was hanging around the whole time at the requesting stall! Hahahahahaha!!!
November 8, 2009 at 9:44 am
STP Junior
Daddy still looks cute today..hehe
That’s why lah daddy. I ask you to smile big big while taking photos but you don’t want. People think you’re very serious or strict because of that lor. Now you also kurang gigi sudah…but still can senyum kambing mah 
Gee, I wish I can have a look at all your old old pictures.
You can browse through the albums at Ah Ma’s house when you’re home for the holidays… Look serious baru people scared! Hahahahaha!!! Good for disciplining students, keep them quiet and well-behaved!
November 15, 2009 at 7:34 am
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