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MooEy
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Possible obsite?

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Charlie happen to find this patch of grass during one of his fishing trips. It's somewhere near holland road. We trek in by the canal opposite Ngee Ann poly, which is a much shorter path than walking along holland road, but much tougher to trek, esp in the dark.

The area look rather big, but is slightly lit by the street lights at the far end of the grass patch. We are considering exploring further maybe during one of the nights. Will keep you guys posted.
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Hi Mooey

How long to trek in? Is it state land or private? Any nearby carpark?

Rlow
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Kind of reminds me of reservist! :roll:
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Post by Grievous »

Hi guys,

1. Unfortunately, its STATE LAND: No Dumping, No Trespassing blah blah(but i dun give a damn anyway!).

2. Unfortunately, there is no nearby carpark! You can try parking along Holland Road and risk hitting some expensive expat's Lexus or Boxter2.

3. Fortunately, this place holds some promise of its 360 deg view and low low low obstructions.

4. Fortunately, i will try to arrange a trip with MooEy this weekend for a quick one at night to assess its worth. (Yes MooEy, you're booked.)

5. Fortunately, if the weather sucks when we get there. We can go wait for the durians (Yes, there are durain trees! and 101 other fruits/ wild veg!) to drop. ;)

Charlie
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Post by rlow »

charlie, mooey

looks like you guys better bring some insect repellent!
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Post by Daisuke »

Sound nice
maybe i can join in too, and learn from the pro :D
beside insect repellent, anyone need any good tourch(with about 20-25M range)... i can bring alone if i join hehe
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Post by Grievous »

Surprisingly, there's no mozzies around (cept the forested area where the durians are....but you wouldn't want to be at night..dunce you?).

Will give ya guys an update soon.

On the other note,

Daisuke: do you happen to have a vehicle that fits 3 and a scope? :hint hint:

HAaaaaaaaaaaaaa


PS: Daisuke, thanks for your offer, we'll try to work something out. But, we do it in the dark. A big nice torch will be abit conspicuous, dun ya think so?

Charlie
The gentle light of a distant galaxy
must needs pour into mine eye.
Or i shall with bent and turned,
fall me down, distraught..To die.
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Post by Daisuke »

sad to sayi only got my vehicle B11 :(
was thinking with the torch, when walk in can se better lolz
Hahaaaaaaaaa

the place u saying there no mozzies that good
well, wait for your all update, maybe i can join alone
:oops:

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Post by ALPiNe »

Geee...The sheer thought of durians for supper during night observations sure tempts me... :drool:

Sounds like you guys have found a really promising ob site. Do keep us updated on your memorable experiences there! If it is the perfect spot, maybe the RP gang will swoop over there at God speed! Heek Heek... =P (Yeah...heck with trespassing! Shhhhh...!!!) :lol:


Cheers,
:cheers:

-ALPiNe
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