Old Buddies Get Together

It was yet another fun filled gathering amongst the class of 1982 AMC this year, albeit a short one. The impromptu dinner gathering was held last Thursday.

Here is how it all started. One of our buddies, Pauline who has since migrated to US, was planning a trip back to M'sia. Coupled with the fact that it has been years we had a gathering, we decided to organise this little get-together. However, due to the fact that Pauline was on her month long Silk Road Expedition prior to home-coming, we were not able to find out from her the actual schedule. Only two days prior to her arrival in KL, I managed to communicate with her online. She was planning to stay in KL for a brief two days before proceeding back to Ipoh.

One can imagine trying to get friends to meet up on a weekday, is a daunting task. On my end, I was cracking my brain trying to think of a venue which was convenient to everybody, having to take into consideration that they might be travelling from different parts of KL/PJ. Initially I had Red Ginger of Plaza Damansara in mind, but after a few phone calls from friends, not knowing how to get to Bukit Damansara, I changed my mind.

RH suggested this place that she used to frequent. So, it was set : 7.30pm at Ka Soh Seafood Restaurant at Medan Damansara, I have made allowance for those who was coming after work and inclusive of traffic jam wait. I sent out a timely email depicting the details and directions. I left the rest to WY.

Word of mouth worked! The event was well attended, with eighteen of us. Surprisingly, most of them managed to find the place, albeit some twenty minutes late.

The night was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. Particularly good to catch up with old friends. Some of whom I haven't met since I left AMC in 1980. There were 'special' guests who travelled great length to join us, LH from Dubai and SK from Jakarta. Of course we were delighted with the 'special appearance' by our YB Datin.

There were photograph taking, tons of laughter, mountains of jokes, plentiful of bitching... I took a lingering look at our group. So much have changed. Many are now very successful in whatever they are doing. Congratulations to all. Some has lost weight but some has put on a pound or two. As for some, time has not taken any toll on them. But at our age now, staying healthy and happy are on top of everything.

Didn't manage to snap the food, coz was too busy chatting away and at the same time giving directions thro' the phone to those late-comers.

We stayed there till almost 11pm. We were making so much noise because we were overjoyed to see each other. Just felt sorry for other patrons who were trying to have a decent meal.

It was indeed a wonderful meeting with old friends who have shared special memories. Many thanks to WY for calling round gathering everyone. Last but not least, thanks to all of you who have made an effort to attend and have made this a very interesting and enjoyable event.

Cheers to our two decades of friendship, or three, for some of us.

Hope next year gathering will be a bigger group.

Love my buddies.