Dear Friends,
What a party! This will probably be one of my most memorible party. Not to mention our experience on the next day.
The food were great. My personal favorite were the soup, sticky rice and salad. Maybe that's what I ate when I was hungry.
Gift exchange - is your gift really worth $20? What did everyone got? I can't believe that Emma found the flashlights. I thought I hide it well. I bet GY can really use the flashlight during the power outage. Hopefully, we won't see flashlight next year. (We should be safe since GY is usually not in US.)
Killer was yet another fun game. People can really lie. I wonder if Roger ever lie to Pauline at home. Issac was the boy scott, people somehow trusted him even though his instinct wasn't excatly right. Oh, Emma was the silent killer since she didn't speak during all the killing. The game was fun with new rules of adding lives. Let's do it again soon.
Pictures are on http://samkchan.shutterfly.com
This is email from William Li:
Hi ALL,
Really thanks everyone for participation. Wish you all had wonderful coming year. This was a very fun night. Really appreciate everyone for making all the delicious dishes. Without lot of coordination, putting each dish together made up a perfect dinner (soup, rice, noodle, vegi, check, beef, salad, desert). Amazing.
In addition, the games were fun. I am really surprise to see the flash light myself. I still remember how I was shopping for it 4 years ago; couldn't believe people keeping it until now and had a gut to bring it over. Image 10 years from now, our kids may still fight over it. Our ability to recycling the gifts is something really standout within our group. No doubt that the best gift was the gift certificates. 2 thumbs up.
There are a lots more to share but I am pretty sure Samson is going to summarize it in more detail. That's it for now.
Take Care and Happy New Year again!!!
William/Nica/Zoe
Monday, January 7, 2008
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Dennis & Emma Wedding Gift Production
Our friends got together to create a wedding gift for Dennis and Emma. After many months of planning, we rewrote the song from 勁歌金曲. The song was created by Erica, Samson, Gary Yue, Gary Leung, Melo, Wennie, William and Issac.
Here are the lyrics:
四季，搞乜鬼咁熱鬧 , 大家快樂盈盈 , 人到禮到好友為你飛
坐地鐵亦買特價 , 機鐵亦要加班 , 穿過三藩市都要一齊玩
see her cry 個心好似實曬 , 只不過佢肥左仲連頭髮落曬
嫌佢細聲兼無氣 , 拒絕不可唱 k , 只是無聲可對話 , 你共我叫他如何一起聽 , 難怪
我真癲透了 , 只因他倆在微笑 , 沒有出過兩聲我真不懂了
卡會為佢碌 , 有乜新貨亦要留住 , 榴槤亦買老婆 , 無得講 , 成副身家佢袋曬
每一輯照相中 , 用兩手張開他雙眼無問題
訓覺擘大眼 , 影相不開眼 , 打機佢實 啱 直到夜晚 , 叫佢唱學友 , 成日怕醜 ,
鬼片佢受夠 , 一睇作嘔
日日換新機 , 球鞋隨時亦過四舊 , 然而如今有錢銀需要 , 我要結婚無得玩
我說過要你快樂 , 讓我洗衫 , 洗碗 , meek(捏) 蝦殼 , benz 無問題 , 兔仔亦不錯
佢打波 , 佢打得起勁 , 但唔係咁型 , 唔係呱 , 約親 friend 出街要守時唔係咁易
但如果 , 但如果佢 on time , no way
我個偶像係華仔 , 確信佢係我條仔 , 為何能遇著你 , 與你再生多幾個如華仔
chloe , Gucci, benz 加寶馬 , 心中最想天天去逛街
(國)我的愛人bb (廣)個唱有如城城般唱腔共你同唱
唱廿世紀亦不把你捨棄
腳震震 woo…. 隻蜘蛛點都找不到 , 你叫我今晚點搞要打比邊個
(國) 答應我你從此晚上不要打給我 , 請你知道我跟好友話不繼
你該知道我不會接你電話
酒繼續隊 , 不想去睡 , oh….. 你在那裡 , 請來親親我小咀
各種 skin care , 我要曬 , 今年新款衫褲鞋 , 我要碌咭 , 買得偉大 , 今天已變了師奶
其實長久 , 唔係層樓係要用彼此相信及承受 , 無奈人生 , 從未平穩一起挽手走過每個裂口
願您倆永遠相隨 , 一直終老 , 這些歌詞好友送給您
We later got together at our east bay secret meeting spot and began production of the video. Bruce and Tiffany also joined us to help sang the songs.
And The Final Production for Dennis and Emma's Wedding:
Here are the lyrics:
四季，搞乜鬼咁熱鬧 , 大家快樂盈盈 , 人到禮到好友為你飛
坐地鐵亦買特價 , 機鐵亦要加班 , 穿過三藩市都要一齊玩
see her cry 個心好似實曬 , 只不過佢肥左仲連頭髮落曬
嫌佢細聲兼無氣 , 拒絕不可唱 k , 只是無聲可對話 , 你共我叫他如何一起聽 , 難怪
我真癲透了 , 只因他倆在微笑 , 沒有出過兩聲我真不懂了
卡會為佢碌 , 有乜新貨亦要留住 , 榴槤亦買老婆 , 無得講 , 成副身家佢袋曬
每一輯照相中 , 用兩手張開他雙眼無問題
訓覺擘大眼 , 影相不開眼 , 打機佢實 啱 直到夜晚 , 叫佢唱學友 , 成日怕醜 ,
鬼片佢受夠 , 一睇作嘔
日日換新機 , 球鞋隨時亦過四舊 , 然而如今有錢銀需要 , 我要結婚無得玩
我說過要你快樂 , 讓我洗衫 , 洗碗 , meek(捏) 蝦殼 , benz 無問題 , 兔仔亦不錯
佢打波 , 佢打得起勁 , 但唔係咁型 , 唔係呱 , 約親 friend 出街要守時唔係咁易
但如果 , 但如果佢 on time , no way
我個偶像係華仔 , 確信佢係我條仔 , 為何能遇著你 , 與你再生多幾個如華仔
chloe , Gucci, benz 加寶馬 , 心中最想天天去逛街
(國)我的愛人bb (廣)個唱有如城城般唱腔共你同唱
唱廿世紀亦不把你捨棄
腳震震 woo…. 隻蜘蛛點都找不到 , 你叫我今晚點搞要打比邊個
(國) 答應我你從此晚上不要打給我 , 請你知道我跟好友話不繼
你該知道我不會接你電話
酒繼續隊 , 不想去睡 , oh….. 你在那裡 , 請來親親我小咀
各種 skin care , 我要曬 , 今年新款衫褲鞋 , 我要碌咭 , 買得偉大 , 今天已變了師奶
其實長久 , 唔係層樓係要用彼此相信及承受 , 無奈人生 , 從未平穩一起挽手走過每個裂口
願您倆永遠相隨 , 一直終老 , 這些歌詞好友送給您
Sunday, September 23, 2007
A blog dedicate to Erica and the Baby
Erica and I have create another blog for our friend annd family, especially the ones not in United States. Enjoy!
http://esproduction.blogspot.com/
http://esproduction.blogspot.com/
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Waiting for the new addition...
Dear Family and Friends,
Just want to share the exciting news with everyone that Erica and I are expecting our first child in Feb 08. We’ll keep everyone with updates as time goes on.
Best Wishes,
Samson and Erica
Just want to share the exciting news with everyone that Erica and I are expecting our first child in Feb 08. We’ll keep everyone with updates as time goes on.
Best Wishes,
Samson and Erica
River Rafting
During my birthday dinner, many of us discussed the adventure of River Rafting. A group of us decide to hit the River early August. This group was first consisted of Samson, Erica, Rodney, Collins, Roger, Pauline and Benny. Due to "new" events, Collins and Erica have to drop out. Pauline, being the only girl left, decided to make this a guys trip.
There were a few worries since None of us are life guards. The good thing is that most of us are fully insured (If you aren't, then you'll need to call me!). However, we were afraid that Benny might threw up due to his history...we'll cover that later.
The trip was that Rodney and Benny will pick me up in Hayward at 6AM. The night before around midnight, Rodney called and told me to move up the time till 5:30AM and they show up the next day around 5:15ish. I later find out that Rodney didn't sleep the night before. He was just TOO EXCITED.
After we picked up Roger, it was a 2 1/2 drive toward Sacramento. We did stop by McD's for a BIG Breakfast. Good thing we ate, or else Benny might have fainted. Well, Rodney would have fainted too.
So here are some of the highlights:
1) The bathroom STINKED. Many fainted before they were in the river.
2) Rodney, Benny, Roger and Me took a while to SYNC our paddle strokes.
3) All of us did Fell into the River - Caused by the River Guy, Matt.
4) Rodney was dosing off after lunch. In fact, he couldn't bucket the life jacket after lunch.
5) Oh, Benny shaved his legs, which was a surprise to us.
6) Roger knows some R-rated jokes. He probably have more since he usually have to tell "A Joke A Day" to Pauline before he sleeps.
7) We DIDN'T make it to Cache Creek, just to set the record straight with the wiffy.
8) We'll probably do another (Married) GUYS ONLY outdoor event next year. Maybe we'll take the Hooter plane across the east coast for our next trip.
...I'll let the other guys to tell the rest of the story. More pictures will come. Here are pictures from Rodney http://www.hotshotimaging.com/images/08-11-2007/TWT/08-11-2007_mfa_tc_twt_i00040001.htm. But here is a short Video by Rodney's Studio. Enjoy!
There were a few worries since None of us are life guards. The good thing is that most of us are fully insured (If you aren't, then you'll need to call me!). However, we were afraid that Benny might threw up due to his history...we'll cover that later.
The trip was that Rodney and Benny will pick me up in Hayward at 6AM. The night before around midnight, Rodney called and told me to move up the time till 5:30AM and they show up the next day around 5:15ish. I later find out that Rodney didn't sleep the night before. He was just TOO EXCITED.
After we picked up Roger, it was a 2 1/2 drive toward Sacramento. We did stop by McD's for a BIG Breakfast. Good thing we ate, or else Benny might have fainted. Well, Rodney would have fainted too.
So here are some of the highlights:
1) The bathroom STINKED. Many fainted before they were in the river.
2) Rodney, Benny, Roger and Me took a while to SYNC our paddle strokes.
3) All of us did Fell into the River - Caused by the River Guy, Matt.
4) Rodney was dosing off after lunch. In fact, he couldn't bucket the life jacket after lunch.
5) Oh, Benny shaved his legs, which was a surprise to us.
6) Roger knows some R-rated jokes. He probably have more since he usually have to tell "A Joke A Day" to Pauline before he sleeps.
7) We DIDN'T make it to Cache Creek, just to set the record straight with the wiffy.
8) We'll probably do another (Married) GUYS ONLY outdoor event next year. Maybe we'll take the Hooter plane across the east coast for our next trip.
...I'll let the other guys to tell the rest of the story. More pictures will come. Here are pictures from Rodney http://www.hotshotimaging.com/images/08-11-2007/TWT/08-11-2007_mfa_tc_twt_i00040001.htm. But here is a short Video by Rodney's Studio. Enjoy!
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Gary Yue & Erica's Bday Party
A last minute organized party by William with various locations. Big thanks to finally getting everyone together. Finally we decided on GL's place, where everyone was welcomed by Bobby. Bobby was very hyper, I wonder what GL & Melody feeds him.
Thanks everyone for celebrating Erica and GaryYue's bday.
High Lights of the party:
Zoe - makes many new faces - just like her Dad.
Twister Show by Issac, Melody, Vivi and GY was entertaining. Issac's face was RED. Melody can really twist, while GY needs to stretch more.
Dinner
- It WAS William's idea about caking GY. The funny part was that Scared Zoe.
- Top License Plate ideas:
Thanks everyone for celebrating Erica and GaryYue's bday.
High Lights of the party:
Zoe - makes many new faces - just like her Dad.
Twister Show by Issac, Melody, Vivi and GY was entertaining. Issac's face was RED. Melody can really twist, while GY needs to stretch more.
Dinner
- It WAS William's idea about caking GY. The funny part was that Scared Zoe.
- Top License Plate ideas:
- Boba(heart)Me
- I (heart) Boba
- Boba4me (taken)
- Pho Yue
- BobaNMe
- Boba&Me
Texas Holden
-Issac is a great liar, but watchout his shaking hands
-Dennis was our all time dealer
-GL win based on luck - what was the last card? It wasn't an Ace, but did I have 2 pairs?
Saturday, June 30, 2007
2007 Iron Chef Cook Off
This is our first Iron Chef Cook Off. We might make this an annual gathering. (Of course, it won't be so close to my Birthday again.)
The 2007 Iron Chef Cook Off was an outdoor event located at Lake Elizabeth. The early birds: William, Nica, Zoe, Erica and Me got there first but we faced the challege of finding a good spot with a BBQ grill. Luckly, Roger was able to swing by my place to get the portable BBQ gril.
Here are the rules of this competition:
1) Each family (2 or more people) should bring at least 2 dishes.
2) Each dish entering the challenge should apply with $3 for the Winning pot
3) Anyone not bring a dish but want to try the food and be a judge needs to pay $10 entry fee into the pot. (The Non-cooking judge fee will be rasied to $20 next year.)
4) In addition for the Iron chef gift from sponsor. The Iron chef will Win the pot (approx $30-50).
Our Points System to determine the winner:
If the dish is cook on site (5 points)
Presentation (5 points)
Smell (5 points)
Texture (5 points)
Taste (10 points)
Total points possible is 30 points.
The Iron Chef Cook Off Highlights:
When Roger arrives with the grill, the cook off began. William kicked it off with frying his "Fish cake in soft Tofu." The heat of the cook off got hot when Roger pulled out his double stove setup, and his 25 pieces of glad tubaware with 10 different ingredients. While Roger was showing his cooking skills when stir frying the "salted fish", which smelled the whole park, Pauline starts her "Golden mushroom rolls." Now, Roger begins to sweat as he saw Samson bring out his secret weapon, "Summer Fiesta Shrimp." Over the other table, GY and Vivi cooks and grill their shrimps and fishcakes. At the grill, we saw Erica, Branda and Ryu making their "unknown" dishes.
There are 2 Zoe at this party and both got a chance to play with the Hip-Hop artist, Wennie Wu with her cap and big sweater. Van and Janet patiently waits for other since they pre-make their dishes. As the competition gets closer, Melo and GL showed up with their "Very great presentation" dishes.
The 2007 Iron Chef Cook Off was an outdoor event located at Lake Elizabeth. The early birds: William, Nica, Zoe, Erica and Me got there first but we faced the challege of finding a good spot with a BBQ grill. Luckly, Roger was able to swing by my place to get the portable BBQ gril.
Here are the rules of this competition:
1) Each family (2 or more people) should bring at least 2 dishes.
2) Each dish entering the challenge should apply with $3 for the Winning pot
3) Anyone not bring a dish but want to try the food and be a judge needs to pay $10 entry fee into the pot. (The Non-cooking judge fee will be rasied to $20 next year.)
4) In addition for the Iron chef gift from sponsor. The Iron chef will Win the pot (approx $30-50).
Our Points System to determine the winner:
If the dish is cook on site (5 points)
Presentation (5 points)
Smell (5 points)
Texture (5 points)
Taste (10 points)
Total points possible is 30 points.
The Iron Chef Cook Off Highlights:
When Roger arrives with the grill, the cook off began. William kicked it off with frying his "Fish cake in soft Tofu." The heat of the cook off got hot when Roger pulled out his double stove setup, and his 25 pieces of glad tubaware with 10 different ingredients. While Roger was showing his cooking skills when stir frying the "salted fish", which smelled the whole park, Pauline starts her "Golden mushroom rolls." Now, Roger begins to sweat as he saw Samson bring out his secret weapon, "Summer Fiesta Shrimp." Over the other table, GY and Vivi cooks and grill their shrimps and fishcakes. At the grill, we saw Erica, Branda and Ryu making their "unknown" dishes.
There are 2 Zoe at this party and both got a chance to play with the Hip-Hop artist, Wennie Wu with her cap and big sweater. Van and Janet patiently waits for other since they pre-make their dishes. As the competition gets closer, Melo and GL showed up with their "Very great presentation" dishes.
The Average Point for each dish:
William - Fish cake in soft Tofu - 21
Nica - Red bean muchi - 19
Samson - Summer Fiesta Coconut Shrimp - 23
Erica - Pineapple salsa over Grill pork - 24
Roger - Salted Fish and Chicken Fried rice - 24
Pauline - Golden Mushroom Beef Roll - 25
Roger/Canice - Red Bean soup dessert
Gary Yue - Black bean fried clams - 19
Vivian - Grilled Shrimps, fish cakes veggi wraps with mini shrimp salsa - 22
Janet - Cream of Mushroom over string beans - 15
Van - Logan Law Han Gua drink - 16
Gary Leung - Spring Rolls and Spagetti - 15
Melo - Mini "heart" sandwich - 17
Branda - Ahi Tuna - 23
Ryu - Fried Triangle Rice Ball - 18
The Final Results are:
Devil Chef goes to Janet and Gary Leung
Nica - Red bean muchi - 19
Samson - Summer Fiesta Coconut Shrimp - 23
Erica - Pineapple salsa over Grill pork - 24
Roger - Salted Fish and Chicken Fried rice - 24
Pauline - Golden Mushroom Beef Roll - 25
Roger/Canice - Red Bean soup dessert
Gary Yue - Black bean fried clams - 19
Vivian - Grilled Shrimps, fish cakes veggi wraps with mini shrimp salsa - 22
Janet - Cream of Mushroom over string beans - 15
Van - Logan Law Han Gua drink - 16
Gary Leung - Spring Rolls and Spagetti - 15
Melo - Mini "heart" sandwich - 17
Branda - Ahi Tuna - 23
Ryu - Fried Triangle Rice Ball - 18
The Final Results are:
Devil Chef goes to Janet and Gary Leung
3rd Place-$6 each: Branda and Samson (We heard people chanting on us, but I might get kill)
2nd Place-$7.50 each: Roger and Erica
2nd Place-$7.50 each: Roger and Erica
The 2007 Iron Chef: Pauline with $25 and our Iron Chef Apron
There are other great memories. I was looking at the point cards and it was quite interesting. Ryu and GL were very nice to give 30 points to every thing. The lowest point given/received was GY's dishes at 9 points. Those whom didn't cooked at Lake Elizabeth had a big disavantage, -5 points. I think Nica's muchi will make the top 3 otherwise.
I was pretty scare the whole day with GL, GY and WL. Now I need to be careful with Melo as well. hhhmm...It's just a never ending cycle.
Chinese scrambler was a little tougher this time with the new rules. Next time we should add some of our "own" creative words and with more slants allowed.
The biggest highlight of the day is the Yumi sushi "death" challenge where "one" wasabi sushi was to be picked and be eaten amoung the 4 people, of course I was one of them. It was Samson, Erica, Melo and Pauline who have took the sushi challenge.
Melo and I was okay. Erica was the one who took the Wasabi bite. Thinking that Pauline was safe, Roger decide to take the bullet for Pauline. Little did he know that GY and WL "hand-made" 2 wasabi sushi and that Pauline's one was the biggest wasabi piece. With one bite, Roger burst into tears, sweats and cleared his allegries.
I was pretty scare the whole day with GL, GY and WL. Now I need to be careful with Melo as well. hhhmm...It's just a never ending cycle.
Chinese scrambler was a little tougher this time with the new rules. Next time we should add some of our "own" creative words and with more slants allowed.
The biggest highlight of the day is the Yumi sushi "death" challenge where "one" wasabi sushi was to be picked and be eaten amoung the 4 people, of course I was one of them. It was Samson, Erica, Melo and Pauline who have took the sushi challenge.
Melo and I was okay. Erica was the one who took the Wasabi bite. Thinking that Pauline was safe, Roger decide to take the bullet for Pauline. Little did he know that GY and WL "hand-made" 2 wasabi sushi and that Pauline's one was the biggest wasabi piece. With one bite, Roger burst into tears, sweats and cleared his allegries.
Special Thanks:
Erica for gathering my friends for dinner at Yumi
Roger and Pauline for the great competition and great sushi memory at Yumi
Nica and Zoe for their Semi-protection
William and GY's dirty finger sushi
GY with his water gun and his courage to shoot at me while I sat next to Vivi
Melo and GL for the water bomb. I was surprise Melo played along...well maybe not
Branda and Ryu for great Japanese food before the japanese dinner
Janet and Van for the Logan drink. Janet should make the top 3 next year.
Canice and Zoe for joining us and hanging out with us
Collins and Rodney for taking the "best picture" at Yumi
It was a great cook off, let's do it again next year. Pictures are located at http://samkchan.shutterfly.com/
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