Fabric in a Thread that Binds us Together

 

Although residents from diverse communities parted ways over half a century ago, the unforgettable memories of growing up in Naval Base linger in a never-ending continuum.

 Peew’s initial SMS in NB FB weaves a moving thread of exchanges that tug heartstrings and tell a poignant story of the N Base tapestry of life.   

Fok Yok Kiong’s candid ‘reminder to pick up the TV from Alan house’ and his observation that we knew everything about each other -reflects openness and empathy that clings to this very day.

 So, as u once again scan the SMSs below, please pencil your memories so that our NB Story doesn’t end. 


And tis how t conversation began…

Chan Peew Wan
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This was where my life first began, 76 years ago....... at the corner of Block 14 Room 12 Kowloon Road H. M. Naval Base Singapore.


Pat Alexander

 Lived in 235C Ottawa Road from 1960 to 1963 ...not far from where we were.... used to roam that area often!

June Slaughter

Me too, you must have moved in on our departure. Caught the school bus just outside. A steep walk down to the cinema and an even steeper one coming back!!

Reply Pat Alexander

June Slaughter Yes, I remember all too well. BUT can't remember all I did yesterday!

Reply David Daniel

Not many better places on Earth to start a life ... I hope that you took advantage of your great good fortune.

 Reply Albert Silver

David Daniel So true dear friend.

Reply Sam Davamoni

Thank you for sharing!!!

Reply Bernard Harison

My wife was your best neighbour in Room 11 😂

Reply Chan Peew Wan

Bernard Harison ...aha.... you crossed the "mountains and valleys" also the well-guarded Kowloon Road to find your sweetheart!

Reply Bernard Harison

Exactly

Reply Fok Yok Kiong

Those were the days my friends, we played football together at the same time and roamed around the neighborhood.  Life was much simpler then. All neighbors back in those days were very friendly and kind. We knew everything about each other and had friendship with all our loved ones.

Have a wonderful day and stay safe out there. Have a blessed and wonderful day.

Reply Melvin Yen Yen

Fok Yok Kiong /Fok Meng Kay reminder to pick up the TV from Alan’s house on Monday, ok.

Reply Fok Yok Kiong Fok

Melvin Yen Yen Noted

Reply Susan Wong

Fok Yok Kiong Fok your mum is the most humble and loving mother. Your Dad too. Both are very softspoken couple.

Reply Fok Yok Kiong

Susan Wong, thanks for the compliments. By the way which block you resided? Have a blessed day.

Reply Susan Wong

Fok Yok Kiong Fok , was in Blk 11 Rm 11 then moved to Blk 12 Rm 4 in 1955 after my mum passed away. How is your eldest brother Meng Keng’?

Reply Fok Yok Kiong

Susan Wong I am the elder brother. How you been doing? I have lost touch with our Naval Base friends for ages. Hope one day we can all meet up for coffee. Cheers!!!

Reply Susan Wong

Oh. So, you’re the one.  Am doing great.  Living in Perth. Was back in July for 3 weeks.

Reply Annie N Ray Tang

Wonderful childhood. Houses unlock, kids running around, no ipads, phones etc. Played games we invented ourselves.

Chandra Mohan

I remember those days! Walking and cycling around this road

Ronnie Choo

We stayed at Block 1 Rm 13 and Block 2 Rm 2 and later upstairs to Block 2 Rm 13

Wonderful childhood years. Couldn’t wish for a better place to grow up. 💓💖😄

Numan Jahan

I remember going to school walking pass this Kowloon Road in 1965. Nostalgia👌 there was a field across. Nice posting brother👍

Reply Thinker SG

Numan Jahan We called it Block 68 field. The British Army sometimes trained squads there. Public/Political rallies also took place there too.

Numan Jahan -all the blocks around Delhi and Kowloon Road were famous and hold great memories.

Linda Jacques

I lived in 295E Durban Rd. Lots of lovely memories of such a happy childhood.

Daniel Kumar

 My relatives stayed at Blk 18. Beautiful place! My best years of my life in NB!

Mustafa Yaha

Thanks for the beautiful thoughts, guys. I’m close to tears after reading them and reliving the memories. There is nothing like our very own Naval Base in any other part of the world! We are blessed to be a part of it.

 

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