hyacinthus
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| 29 Jun 2008 10:30 PM |
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Posted By One on 06/29/2008 10:27:32 PM
I dont think Belyl will. Hotel prices are shooting up to unreasonably high prices just because they have view of the NDP. I would rather go to Benjamin Sheares bridge where it is reasonably close enough to all the hype and action.
Last year, I remembered that people were not allowed on Sheares Bridge because it was unsafe and too close to fireworks. Not sure about this year.
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One
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| 29 Jun 2008 10:30 PM |
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Book Ritz Carlton! the best views are from there :) |
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belyl
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| 29 Jun 2008 10:31 PM |
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I re read the package again.. ya it's only for the rehearsals.... so the actual day room rates are realy $1000 (as reported in the papers)
think I will let my friend know also. she was asking me which hotel provides the best view for NDP and I told her Ritz.. but when I told her the price she nearly fainted... haha
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One
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| 29 Jun 2008 10:32 PM |
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Posted By hyacinthus on 06/29/2008 10:30:34 PM
Posted By One on 06/29/2008 10:27:32 PM
I dont think Belyl will. Hotel prices are shooting up to unreasonably high prices just because they have view of the NDP. I would rather go to Benjamin Sheares bridge where it is reasonably close enough to all the hype and action.
Last year, I remembered that people were not allowed on Sheares Bridge because it was unsafe and too close to fireworks. Not sure about this year.
I thought I remembered a lot of people at the Benjamin Sheares bridge and Merlion Park with cameras on the reharsals and actaul dates. Again, not sure too 
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hyacinthus
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| 29 Jun 2008 10:39 PM |
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Posted By One on 06/29/2008 10:32:38 PM
I thought I remembered a lot of people at the Benjamin Sheares bridge and Merlion Park with cameras on the reharsals and actaul dates. Again, not sure too
This is last year's performance and fireworks at Sheares Bridge. See... no photographers on the bridge.  
more of NDP 2007 pictures here.
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arbndre
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| 29 Jun 2008 10:40 PM |
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Posted By One on 06/29/2008 10:32:38 PM
Posted By hyacinthus on 06/29/2008 10:30:34 PM
Posted By One on 06/29/2008 10:27:32 PM
I dont think Belyl will. Hotel prices are shooting up to unreasonably high prices just because they have view of the NDP. I would rather go to Benjamin Sheares bridge where it is reasonably close enough to all the hype and action.
Last year, I remembered that people were not allowed on Sheares Bridge because it was unsafe and too close to fireworks. Not sure about this year.
I thought I remembered a lot of people at the Benjamin Sheares bridge and Merlion Park with cameras on the reharsals and actaul dates. Again, not sure too
ya some people managed to get up benjamin sheares bridge to watch, while others were told to evacuate from there.. double standard.. it was mentioned in the news for this incident...
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hyacinthus
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| 29 Jun 2008 10:42 PM |
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This girl is cute right? She was hyperactive and seated not too far away from me
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arbndre
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| 29 Jun 2008 10:43 PM |
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ya so cute... but can tell she must be feeling very hot and sweaty too..
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hyacinthus
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| 29 Jun 2008 10:45 PM |
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Posted By arbndre on 06/29/2008 10:43:42 PM
ya so cute... but can tell she must be feeling very hot and sweaty too..
at least it wasn't a sunny day. I remembered it rained till 2 plus that day and I was still thinking if I should go. Was there at 3pm. Early right??
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One
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| 29 Jun 2008 10:49 PM |
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Yah. I have last years goodie bag though. And the girl is so cute! It must have been humid then for here to look so hot. Is she wearing lipstick? |
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arbndre
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| 29 Jun 2008 10:49 PM |
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Posted By hyacinthus on 06/29/2008 10:45:18 PM
Posted By arbndre on 06/29/2008 10:43:42 PM
ya so cute... but can tell she must be feeling very hot and sweaty too..
at least it wasn't a sunny day. I remembered it rained till 2 plus that day and I was still thinking if I should go. Was there at 3pm. Early right??
haha ya... i went there very late.. got those front row seats.. hehe...
by the way i heard that the authorities actually scatter some chemical in the sky area above the perfoming venue, in order to make sure that it doesn't rain during NDP.. wonder if it is true..
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One
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| 29 Jun 2008 10:49 PM |
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I dont think there is any chemical like that .. Is there? |
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arbndre
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| 29 Jun 2008 10:51 PM |
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Posted By One on 06/29/2008 10:49:53 PM
I dont think there is any chemical like that .. Is there?
i don't know.. don't work in NEA Meterological Division..
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hyacinthus
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| 29 Jun 2008 10:51 PM |
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One: I have only the flag :D Nope. she's not wearing lipstick.
arb: I went on the full-dress rehearsal not the actual... cos my friend only got those tickets. Sure???
sigh... I don't have tickets. Hoping to go this year :( |
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arbndre
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| 29 Jun 2008 10:54 PM |
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Posted By hyacinthus on 06/29/2008 10:51:40 PM
One: I have only the flag :D Nope. she's not wearing lipstick.
arb: I went on the full-dress rehearsal not the actual... cos my friend only got those tickets. Sure???
sigh... I don't have tickets. Hoping to go this year :(
hya: you can always volunteer to be an usher or something.. then watch everything at near distance.. 
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hyacinthus
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| 29 Jun 2008 10:57 PM |
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Posted By arbndre on 06/29/2008 10:54:08 PM
Posted By hyacinthus on 06/29/2008 10:51:40 PM
One: I have only the flag :D Nope. she's not wearing lipstick.
arb: I went on the full-dress rehearsal not the actual... cos my friend only got those tickets. Sure???
sigh... I don't have tickets. Hoping to go this year :(
hya: you can always volunteer to be an usher or something.. then watch everything at near distance..
not convenient. especially, when i'm carrying a tripod, camera bag and a DSLR... ;)
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firesong
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| 30 Jun 2008 09:09 AM |
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hmm i've nvr balloted for the tix.. anyone tried balloting and got them b4? i heard you can ebay the actual day and rehearsals for different prices.. and quite anumber of peopl are actually balloting just to sell.. though illegal it may be, but nvr heard of anyone getting caught lol |
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dreamy
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| 30 Jun 2008 09:45 AM |
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I tink we can start a thread on National Day babies....
Firesong: I've tried balloting for 2 yrs, using 8 ppl nric...nt even a preview tix |
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hyacinthus
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| 30 Jun 2008 09:52 AM |
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Who's born on National Day?
me too. I've never had a chance to get a pair in balloting. Went last 2 years cos my brother and a colleague gave me a ticket :) |
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dreamy
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| 30 Jun 2008 09:55 AM |
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Any perks for National Day babies?? |
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