07v13

279 = 2, therefore, post-bar of 731 = 0.3816689466

Sorry Adeeb, it would seem that that was not the last post. My apologies for spoiling your fun. Maybe you can have the honour of being the first to post for 2009, which will probably be something along the lines of "Happy New Year 07v13"

Anyway, just to add on to what Adeeb has said about the class chalet, I'll be presenting to you a few options of how to get there.

Firstly, the place is officially known as NSRCC, or National Service Resort & Country Club. The place is extremely remote, and there it is not exactly very accesible if you are planning to get there by public transport. The 2 nearest bus stops are about a 30 - 40 min walk away (if you walk at my pace) and the nearest train station (Tanah Merah) is even further.

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As you can see it is very remote. I strongly recommend that you get your parents to send you there, and pick you up when we are done. If that is not possible, your next best option is to get there by taxi. The website link I have provided shows the way to get there by ECP.

If you have a bicycle, you can cycle there. The simplest way is to cycle from school towards Changi. If you really suck at directions, and don't even know where Changi is, ride in the direction of the initial part of the cross-country road. Just keep riding. Once you pass by the National Sailing Centre, you are almost there, though I would recommend taking the path closer to the sea. If you are confident and know where exactly NSRCC is, just make sure you know where the nearest underpass is so that you can pass the ECP expressway if its necessary.

If you have to take public transport, then there are only 2 ways. The first way is to take a bus to Upp East Coast Terminal by service 13, 43, 45, 48, 506 and 853C. Then you'll have to walk out the small gate and walk past Bedok Camp. The path will eventually take a sharp turn left, and then you will to keep on walking, until you get to the end, where there is an underpass to the other side. Go through the underpass, and then turn left. And keep walking that direction. Again, I recommend taking the path closer to the sea.

The second way should only be used if you have a lot of time on your hands. You can take Bus 36 towards Changi, which will then 'loop' at the airport. I say 'loop', because it will stop for a while at the Terminal 2 bus stop while the bus-driver takes a break. Once it loops, drop off at the bus stop after you pass by the National Sailing Centre. It should be the second stop after you leave Terminal 2. Then keep walking towards Changi (again).

If any of you are planning to take a public bus transport there, please inform me about it if you think you will have trouble getting there on your own.

As for STJTS, or JTS, or whatever they are planning on, there are only 2 reasonable ways to get out of there. (From the latest I have heard from Yong Wei, they are planning a lunch and a dinner, the crazy rich bastards, but I will check with them again) We either rent a few bicycles and cycle all the way to Pasir Ris Aloha, or we call taxis to bring us there. Cycling is cheap, but we have to return the bikes before the shop closes. Cabbing is quick and convenient, but damn expensive. Especially now that the surcharge is $3, plus booking fees (you have to book, there is no way to hail a cab from that god forsaken place).

If you have any other queries about getting there, you can call me or email me.

As always, your CT Rep/Councillor
Norman "not the final middle name" Ng