On Saturday, June 10, 2000 10:56 PM, Lawrence Leong wrote:

(snip)
> If it's the Trengganu fishing boats, theres' not much space on the
> decks, and what's more, max legal capacity is 12 pax.

From memory - I didn't record the number of passengers in my notes, just the
cost, of the trip which was M$15.00 per head ('86) - we were well over the
legal limit! :-)

> >Sylvia and I were stuck in the stern and there was one bucket
> >to serve as the head!

> Um, usually there is a small "cabin" with a squat WC.  Was that
> out of action?

It had already been 'comandeered' - and remained so for the duration of the
trip!  :-)

> >I distinguished myself by being the first person to
> >hang over the side.  (The quick chain reaction was - apparently -
> >extra-ordinary!) :-)

> See above.  You were the trigger :-)  (I usually claim that honour)

Lead by example, that's my motto! :-)

> >(snip)

> >'Third world country"!  That's not a definition that readily springs to
mind
> >when talking about Singapore! :-)
>
> You obviously have not taken  many taxis here!  :-)

I'm certain that, at the very least, I've made the down-payment on buying
one! <g>  (And as for courtesy and availability - try getting a cab in
Sydney on a Saturday night!)  :-)

Strike