(2009/04) April 2009 MTBs
- Thread starter luvagape
- Start date
Hi advsports, I am the other mummy who attended the GS trial on Sat. It was nice seeing you again at Tanglin Mall yesterday!
Hi Kai and Esan Mummy, it was nice meeting all of u too.
I havent decided on GS class, still considering and want to attend a few other trials lessons maybe at GUG & Bibinogs. But,caleb does seem to enjoy the class at GS!
Hi Kai and Esan Mummy, it was nice meeting all of u too.
I havent decided on GS class, still considering and want to attend a few other trials lessons maybe at GUG & Bibinogs. But,caleb does seem to enjoy the class at GS!
milkmonster
Active Member
Mummies,
i just called GUG..
they still have 2 slots for next wed, 10 Feb 2010, 1pm class..
teachers: Fairul (senior teacher) & Joyce (been there for more than 1 yr)
ANyone keen to join me for the trial?
i just called GUG..
they still have 2 slots for next wed, 10 Feb 2010, 1pm class..
teachers: Fairul (senior teacher) & Joyce (been there for more than 1 yr)
ANyone keen to join me for the trial?
snowflake_missy
Active Member
<font color="aa00aa">I brought Justin for a trial at gymboree yesterday.He enjoyed himself greatly!I think I will most likely sign up with them.Some points I really like:
1) Venue - HF/Tanglin mall.Very nice for parents like us.can have a nice cup of coffee before popping in for lessons.The other parent can have a break ,shop,lunch etc during lesson
2) They allow both parents to accompany the child.
3) The equipments are so fun.Baby J was interested in all of them
4) Big space,lots of room for them to play and explore
5) Everywhere is well padded including floor and equipment so I'm happy to let bb J wander around from a distance behind without worrying he'll fall and hurt himself
6) Only 45 mins .Good for us as bb J always starts to get uninterested from 40 mins onward.His timing v accurate one!
Downside:
1) Trainer voice not so good
2) I don't like their funny accent ie CLAP = CLUP
3) No painting.No memory class.No magic Box
There's singing,parent holding baby up & down those standard acts.They will gather at 1 spot where they sing,puppets.Then on & off,they will go to 1 equipment where everyone is encouraged to climb ,walk up ramp,crawl through tunnel,slide down etc.</font>
1) Venue - HF/Tanglin mall.Very nice for parents like us.can have a nice cup of coffee before popping in for lessons.The other parent can have a break ,shop,lunch etc during lesson
2) They allow both parents to accompany the child.
3) The equipments are so fun.Baby J was interested in all of them
4) Big space,lots of room for them to play and explore
5) Everywhere is well padded including floor and equipment so I'm happy to let bb J wander around from a distance behind without worrying he'll fall and hurt himself
6) Only 45 mins .Good for us as bb J always starts to get uninterested from 40 mins onward.His timing v accurate one!
Downside:
1) Trainer voice not so good
2) I don't like their funny accent ie CLAP = CLUP
3) No painting.No memory class.No magic Box
There's singing,parent holding baby up & down those standard acts.They will gather at 1 spot where they sing,puppets.Then on & off,they will go to 1 equipment where everyone is encouraged to climb ,walk up ramp,crawl through tunnel,slide down etc.</font>
milkmonster
Active Member
KP,
okay..then if good, u will join me for the class?
okay..then if good, u will join me for the class?
Tiny_m,
Didn't go LNT in the end.. bb woke up at 10am n I cldn't get myself ready in time! He usu wakes up at 8am, then 11am.. but now he slps all the way till 10am.. i think his behaviour is changing again..
Maybe i'll try goin this coming wk.. how abt u? R u still thinking of goin? Let me know ya.. i haven't managed to say hi to u too!
KP, adv_sports,
What's the rate at GS like, with and without promo? Since it's Feb now, that means no more promo?
Didn't go LNT in the end.. bb woke up at 10am n I cldn't get myself ready in time! He usu wakes up at 8am, then 11am.. but now he slps all the way till 10am.. i think his behaviour is changing again..
Maybe i'll try goin this coming wk.. how abt u? R u still thinking of goin? Let me know ya.. i haven't managed to say hi to u too!
KP, adv_sports,
What's the rate at GS like, with and without promo? Since it's Feb now, that means no more promo?
kgal
Active Member
edj, no lah, i ald signed up for GS
If its really good can consider for next cycle, but i am also contemplating whether to sign up for another term at GS with the promotional rate. Also, they replace PH and if we're travelling, so i prefer that
jean, not sure, but since they're quite new, u try and convince them to offer at the same promotional rate lor haha...its 720 for 2 times a week and think 370 for once a week promo rate
If its really good can consider for next cycle, but i am also contemplating whether to sign up for another term at GS with the promotional rate. Also, they replace PH and if we're travelling, so i prefer that jean, not sure, but since they're quite new, u try and convince them to offer at the same promotional rate lor
haha...its 720 for 2 times a week and think 370 for once a week promo rateadv_sports
Active Member
hi snowy, nice to meet u
Caleb is so cute -- he gave the eeeks look when the big brown bear kiss him on his cheeks
jean, 1 term of 10 lessons is $370(promo) / $440(without promo)... promo ends on 31 jan...
jean, 1 term of 10 lessons is $370(promo) / $440(without promo)... promo ends on 31 jan...
snowflake_missy
Active Member
<font color="aa00aa">Jean,I went to Play & Learn
Gallop,the package is $399 for 12 sessions. Still must pay a membership fee.The brochure I dunno throw where already.I didnt really bother cuz I will know when I go pay if it is suitable then will just sign up for it.
Does Jean know?</font>
Gallop,the package is $399 for 12 sessions. Still must pay a membership fee.The brochure I dunno throw where already.I didnt really bother cuz I will know when I go pay
if it is suitable then will just sign up for it. Does Jean know?</font>
snowflake_missy
Active Member
<font color="aa00aa">jean,what's your feedback on your lesson at gymboree?</font>
Jean, I signed up for 2 terms at GS so prob not going for LNT at the moment. When she's finishing with GS then I'll consider other programs.. I agree with KP, if you're interested to sign up, try to convince them to give u the promo rate since it's only early Feb. tell them we're all friends..
Rose, good to hear that your boy enjoyed the gymboree class. think more suitable for him since he's so active.
Rose, good to hear that your boy enjoyed the gymboree class. think more suitable for him since he's so active.
Gymboree Play & Learn 2 @ Tanglin Mall
- Trial was 45min, first 15min or so was spent on sharing, which i think was a waste of time since it depends if parents are responsive to the topic
- Then we gathered in a circle n let bb kick beach ball. E enjoyed it very much.
- The teacher explained on the objectives of the classroom setup then we're allowed to play freely while she went ard assisting some of us
- We let bb pop bubble wraps, grab soft/hard toys, feel sponge n lamb skin placed along the slides/ramps to train on their dexterity n senses
- We played with 'parachute', where they fluttered the parachute ard bb (like making waves) n let them hit the 'waves'. E liked this too.
- Then we placed bb under the parachute n did the same flutter. E was stoned coz suddenly he was enclosed underneath, hehe
- One new concept that they introduced was 'spatial awareness', which didn't occur to me until after i attended their trial
- There was the usual puppet and singing and bubble blowing
<font color="aa00aa">Overall I felt the actual play time was too short n rushy, coz we really juz touch-n-go on those play equipments. When asked if the sharing was really necessary, the teacher simply said "Ya, since bb this age don't interact much, we let the parents share their thoughts instead". In my mind I was like.. "Huh? Don't u have better things to do than juz let parents do the talking?"</font>
<font color="aa00aa">I agree with Rose that the classroom setup is good (and safe) for physical development, but the syllabus is not so attractive. For learning, GS definitely has better syllabus.</font>
<font color="aa00aa">So in the end we paid for their $50 membership, which allows us to use their playgym for $12 per hr. The trial fee was waived too n we got bb Gymboree T-shirt for E. The hunt for bb learning centres continues..
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- Trial was 45min, first 15min or so was spent on sharing, which i think was a waste of time since it depends if parents are responsive to the topic
- Then we gathered in a circle n let bb kick beach ball. E enjoyed it very much.
- The teacher explained on the objectives of the classroom setup then we're allowed to play freely while she went ard assisting some of us
- We let bb pop bubble wraps, grab soft/hard toys, feel sponge n lamb skin placed along the slides/ramps to train on their dexterity n senses
- We played with 'parachute', where they fluttered the parachute ard bb (like making waves) n let them hit the 'waves'. E liked this too.
- Then we placed bb under the parachute n did the same flutter. E was stoned coz suddenly he was enclosed underneath, hehe
- One new concept that they introduced was 'spatial awareness', which didn't occur to me until after i attended their trial
- There was the usual puppet and singing and bubble blowing
<font color="aa00aa">Overall I felt the actual play time was too short n rushy, coz we really juz touch-n-go on those play equipments. When asked if the sharing was really necessary, the teacher simply said "Ya, since bb this age don't interact much, we let the parents share their thoughts instead". In my mind I was like.. "Huh? Don't u have better things to do than juz let parents do the talking?"</font>
<font color="aa00aa">I agree with Rose that the classroom setup is good (and safe) for physical development, but the syllabus is not so attractive. For learning, GS definitely has better syllabus.</font>
<font color="aa00aa">So in the end we paid for their $50 membership, which allows us to use their playgym for $12 per hr. The trial fee was waived too n we got bb Gymboree T-shirt for E. The hunt for bb learning centres continues..
felicitybaby
New Member
<font color="666600">powerball: so do i fixed the tour for Schoolhouse for this wed?</font>
Tiny_M,
LNT is rather expensive actually. I think GS is a good bet for a start. Esp with the promo rates. Too bad my hb din like the location. He says its too far!
KP,
GS really will replace lessons for PH and if u're travelling? When i asked abt the make-up lessons, they said it's only allowed if bb is sick, and must produce MC.
I'm so tempted to join GS now tat quite a few of us here have signed up with teacher Aida.. hehe
LNT is rather expensive actually. I think GS is a good bet for a start. Esp with the promo rates. Too bad my hb din like the location. He says its too far!
KP,
GS really will replace lessons for PH and if u're travelling? When i asked abt the make-up lessons, they said it's only allowed if bb is sick, and must produce MC.
I'm so tempted to join GS now tat quite a few of us here have signed up with teacher Aida.. hehe
Jean, Gymboree sounds fun too! But 15mins on sharing a bit bo liao.. hee hee.. Yah LNT is expensive so if bb is cranky or can't pay attention, will be very money-wasting!
My hb the opp of ur hb, my hb likes the location cos it's free parking! And no retail shops so cannot do shopping! In fact, he's the one who told me he finds the lesson good and ask me if wanna sign up! Hahah..
My hb the opp of ur hb, my hb likes the location cos it's free parking! And no retail shops so cannot do shopping! In fact, he's the one who told me he finds the lesson good and ask me if wanna sign up! Hahah..
snowflake_missy
Active Member
<font color="aa00aa">Jean,it was different at HF! We didn't have the 15 mins sharing!Wonder why so different!I actually feel like signing up the Tanglin one as the timing is better but now I think otherwise!</font>
snowflake_missy
Active Member
<font color="aa00aa">what is LNT?</font>
milkmonster
Active Member
GUG slots have been taken up by AUdrey and myself..
Pei,
if good, u change M class to the same timing as ours..then more friends...
Pei,
if good, u change M class to the same timing as ours..then more friends...
Jean,
It's ok. U r welcome. Ya...bad timing...my girl prefers her daddy.
KP,
Think I shared abt my GUG trial previously...wait let me dig out that post.
adv_sports,
U r welcome. Your girl was much more well behaved than mine. So cute...she fall asleep in e end. Sorry, my girl kept wanting to pull ur girl's pacifier.
Tiny_M,
U r welcome. My hb also commented he dun like the class and he felt that the teacher not very good. Ya...can see some of the babies really enjoyed themselves.
So majority of us signed up with GS, anyone in Sat 11.30am class? Most of u signed up for 2 terms for the promo rate? I only signed up for 1 term.
It's ok. U r welcome. Ya...bad timing...my girl prefers her daddy.
KP,
Think I shared abt my GUG trial previously...wait let me dig out that post.
adv_sports,
U r welcome. Your girl was much more well behaved than mine. So cute...she fall asleep in e end. Sorry, my girl kept wanting to pull ur girl's pacifier.
Tiny_M,
U r welcome. My hb also commented he dun like the class and he felt that the teacher not very good. Ya...can see some of the babies really enjoyed themselves.
So majority of us signed up with GS, anyone in Sat 11.30am class? Most of u signed up for 2 terms for the promo rate? I only signed up for 1 term.
milkmonster
Active Member
Rose,
u mentioned in FB that baby J very sticky ah?
how?
i think mine also lei...they will outgrow rite?
u mentioned in FB that baby J very sticky ah?
how?
i think mine also lei...they will outgrow rite?
Mother & Child's Positve Focus Classes are on Thursdays for now as their term as already started. But they might be able to open up a class for us on the weekend if there was a minimum of 4-6 sign ups. FYI, They hold up to 12 (max) in a class.
If mommies are interested, put your name down and I'll try to arrange a weekend trial us. Please state preferred day (Sat or Sun).
Positive Focus course summary:'Teaches positive parenting skills through object play, simple sign language, exercises with songs and rhymes.'
Weekend Trial
Costs:$35/ trial OR $240 for 8 classes.
Time:TBC
Date: TBC
Place: Mother & Child, Tanglin Mall.
Each class runs for 45 mins.
1. NM (anytime)
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If mommies are interested, put your name down and I'll try to arrange a weekend trial us. Please state preferred day (Sat or Sun).
Positive Focus course summary:'Teaches positive parenting skills through object play, simple sign language, exercises with songs and rhymes.'
Weekend Trial
Costs:$35/ trial OR $240 for 8 classes.
Time:TBC
Date: TBC
Place: Mother & Child, Tanglin Mall.
Each class runs for 45 mins.
1. NM (anytime)
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KP,
Found my previous post.
“Just to share, brought my gal for a trial at GUG last saturday.
The class was not bad, first 10 mins was free play then the children were asked to sort and keep the toys. Number 8, phonic "B" were taught. Bubbles were blown in class for the children to pop and they did a simple art work with bubbles. The children were also given a plastic bottle with some macaroni in it to shake Then the macaroni were poured onto the floor and they need to use their fingers to pick them up and put them back into the bottle. A story was read to the children and Zoophonics were taught. A number of songs were sang throughout the class.”
GS got the photographic memory right, GUG don't have and GUG also don't have a part of the class dedicated to songs and movement.
No keyboard in the GUG trial class I attended too but think Pei mentioned in her GUG class, there's keyboard. But GS could be better if they have bilingual class.
Found my previous post.
“Just to share, brought my gal for a trial at GUG last saturday.
The class was not bad, first 10 mins was free play then the children were asked to sort and keep the toys. Number 8, phonic "B" were taught. Bubbles were blown in class for the children to pop and they did a simple art work with bubbles. The children were also given a plastic bottle with some macaroni in it to shake Then the macaroni were poured onto the floor and they need to use their fingers to pick them up and put them back into the bottle. A story was read to the children and Zoophonics were taught. A number of songs were sang throughout the class.”
GS got the photographic memory right, GUG don't have and GUG also don't have a part of the class dedicated to songs and movement.
No keyboard in the GUG trial class I attended too but think Pei mentioned in her GUG class, there's keyboard. But GS could be better if they have bilingual class.
Mother & Child's Positve Focus Classes are on Thursdays for now as their term as already started. But they might be able to open up a class for us on the weekend if there was a minimum of 4-6 sign ups. FYI, They hold up to 12 (max) in a class.
If mommies are interested, put your name down and I'll try to arrange a weekend trial us. Please state preferred day (Sat or Sun).
Positive Focus course summary:'Teaches positive parenting skills through object play, simple sign language, exercises with songs and rhymes.'
Weekend Trial
Costs:$35/ trial OR $240 for 8 classes.
Time:TBC
Date: TBC
Place: Mother & Child, Tanglin Mall.
Each class runs for 45 mins.
1. NM (anytime)
2. Joie (Sun afternoons after CNY)
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If mommies are interested, put your name down and I'll try to arrange a weekend trial us. Please state preferred day (Sat or Sun).
Positive Focus course summary:'Teaches positive parenting skills through object play, simple sign language, exercises with songs and rhymes.'
Weekend Trial
Costs:$35/ trial OR $240 for 8 classes.
Time:TBC
Date: TBC
Place: Mother & Child, Tanglin Mall.
Each class runs for 45 mins.
1. NM (anytime)
2. Joie (Sun afternoons after CNY)
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See u all tomorrow!!!
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Date : 2 Feb 10 (Tue)
Time : 3:15 - 4:00pm
Location :UE Square
Fee: FOC but need 3 babies to start a class
1. Suraya + Baby Ihsan
2. Andrea + Baby Winston
3. Audrey + bb E
4. edj + Baby Edgar
5. sunbeam + baby Justyn
6. Gallop + Keene
7. KP + Isaac
Dress code: Baby - Anything comfortable.
Mummy - Pants preferred.
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Date : 2 Feb 10 (Tue)
Time : 3:15 - 4:00pm
Location :UE Square
Fee: FOC but need 3 babies to start a class
1. Suraya + Baby Ihsan
2. Andrea + Baby Winston
3. Audrey + bb E
4. edj + Baby Edgar
5. sunbeam + baby Justyn
6. Gallop + Keene
7. KP + Isaac
Dress code: Baby - Anything comfortable.
Mummy - Pants preferred.
baby_mummy
Well-Known Member
P.seed, how is Ning? Hope she has recovered fully! Baby Jovan is now having solid poo 2X a day. Phew.. I am glad he is getting better. Now I can introduce chicken to his diet! I am so sorry I had no chance to head down your side! Weekends are all burn up by weddings!! Plus Jovan's schedule addiction doesn't help!
The swim trial is really fun and Pei & Audrey's presence makes it so much more fun! I like the swim with songs and toys style. Initially was worried that Jovan may nt enjoy it as he doesn't like neck float swimming. But it turns out that he had soooo much fun. Laughing throughout the whole session! As a mummy, I am also sooo happy! haha.. Hb did take some pics!! Will share in FB when I have the opportunity ya? But the pool in 1D15 in the am is SO COLD! Maybe I will consider the harding one. Heee more trials more trials!
Rose, your description of gymboree is soo good. I must go check it out! Jovan likes active play one... so must look for those more exciting playgroups! Is the gymboree membership valid for a year?
cocobunz baby no longer on GF routine ya? Yes when Jovan came back he wasn't a happy baby at all.. took a few days to adjust back.
N.M, would love to go, but I can only make it during this timing (1130-1) or (4-530). Should I add my name to the list first? or wait till the timing is confirmed?
trials
I have signed up for
1)kindermusic 10Feb 1130am
2) GUG 16 Feb 4pm
3) GS 19Feb 4pm => may change to thurs to join KP!
Trials to go
1) gymboree
2) bibinogs
3) Aquaducks at harding
hehe can't wait for my leave to start!!!
I am so sorry I had no chance to head down your side! Weekends are all burn up by weddings!! Plus Jovan's schedule addiction doesn't help! The swim trial is really fun and Pei & Audrey's presence makes it so much more fun! I like the swim with songs and toys style. Initially was worried that Jovan may nt enjoy it as he doesn't like neck float swimming. But it turns out that he had soooo much fun. Laughing throughout the whole session! As a mummy, I am also sooo happy! haha.. Hb did take some pics!! Will share in FB when I have the opportunity ya? But the pool in 1D15 in the am is SO COLD! Maybe I will consider the harding one. Heee more trials more trials!
Rose, your description of gymboree is soo good. I must go check it out! Jovan likes active play one... so must look for those more exciting playgroups! Is the gymboree membership valid for a year?
cocobunz baby no longer on GF routine ya? Yes when Jovan came back he wasn't a happy baby at all.. took a few days to adjust back.
N.M, would love to go, but I can only make it during this timing (1130-1) or (4-530). Should I add my name to the list first? or wait till the timing is confirmed?
trials
I have signed up for
1)kindermusic 10Feb 1130am
2) GUG 16 Feb 4pm
3) GS 19Feb 4pm => may change to thurs to join KP!
Trials to go
1) gymboree
2) bibinogs
3) Aquaducks at harding
hehe can't wait for my leave to start!!!
LUNCH @ HV
Stick to HV okie, so kan jln aft lunch & buy more stuffs 4 our bbs. Also, we'll make lunch two wks later...
Date: Friday, 5 Feb
Time: 12 noon
Venue: 3 Monkeys (new family plc near Swensens) -- if nt dan Swensens, Essential Brew, Foster's The English Rose Cafe, etc?
1. Kidzskidz & Sebastian (Both dates ok)
2. Pravina (both dates OK! Au Petit/HV also can!)
3. Eviangal (onz!)
4. Audrey (ok with both date)
5. Gallop(ok with both date)
6. Pei (Only 5th Feb)
7. Yvonne (ok with both date)
8. KP
9. Andrea & Winston
Stick to HV okie, so kan jln aft lunch & buy more stuffs 4 our bbs. Also, we'll make lunch two wks later...
Date: Friday, 5 Feb
Time: 12 noon
Venue: 3 Monkeys (new family plc near Swensens) -- if nt dan Swensens, Essential Brew, Foster's The English Rose Cafe, etc?
1. Kidzskidz & Sebastian (Both dates ok)
2. Pravina (both dates OK! Au Petit/HV also can!)
3. Eviangal (onz!)
4. Audrey (ok with both date)
5. Gallop(ok with both date)
6. Pei (Only 5th Feb)
7. Yvonne (ok with both date)
8. KP
9. Andrea & Winston
sweet_me
Member
Mother & Child's Positve Focus Classes are on Thursdays for now as their term as already started. But they might be able to open up a class for us on the weekend if there was a minimum of 4-6 sign ups. FYI, They hold up to 12 (max) in a class.
If mommies are interested, put your name down and I'll try to arrange a weekend trial us. Please state preferred day (Sat or Sun).
Positive Focus course summary:'Teaches positive parenting skills through object play, simple sign language, exercises with songs and rhymes.'
Weekend Trial
Costs:$35/ trial OR $240 for 8 classes.
Time:TBC
Date: TBC
Place: Mother & Child, Tanglin Mall.
Each class runs for 45 mins.
1. NM (anytime)
2. Joie (Sun afternoons after CNY)
3. Sweet_me (anytime)
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
If mommies are interested, put your name down and I'll try to arrange a weekend trial us. Please state preferred day (Sat or Sun).
Positive Focus course summary:'Teaches positive parenting skills through object play, simple sign language, exercises with songs and rhymes.'
Weekend Trial
Costs:$35/ trial OR $240 for 8 classes.
Time:TBC
Date: TBC
Place: Mother & Child, Tanglin Mall.
Each class runs for 45 mins.
1. NM (anytime)
2. Joie (Sun afternoons after CNY)
3. Sweet_me (anytime)
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
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oshgosh_baby
Member
hey mummies, long time no post!
seems like going for trial classes is all the rage now for April mummies...
any mummies besides me hasn't brought baby for a single class yet? think baby jade is going to be so moutain tortoise compared to the rest of the babies here!
i think i'm a very lazy and bad mummy, not planning for any classes yet for bb J..
didn't realise there are so many choices out there, will come back and ask u mummies if ever i wanna go for classes too... don't know what all these acronyms GS, GUG, etc stand for too!
seems like going for trial classes is all the rage now for April mummies...
any mummies besides me hasn't brought baby for a single class yet? think baby jade is going to be so moutain tortoise compared to the rest of the babies here!
i think i'm a very lazy and bad mummy, not planning for any classes yet for bb J..
didn't realise there are so many choices out there, will come back and ask u mummies if ever i wanna go for classes too... don't know what all these acronyms GS, GUG, etc stand for too!
milkmonster
Active Member
Audrey,
yes its at united square 1 pm..see u adn Enya there..
yes its at united square 1 pm..see u adn Enya there..
felicitybaby
New Member
<font color="666600">oshgosh_baby & eunice
u r not alone. i also haven brought bb X to any trial classes..no time lor...</font>
u r not alone. i also haven brought bb X to any trial classes..no time lor...</font>
felicitybaby
New Member
<font color="666600">Audrey: Tot u are u gg for the Aquaducks trial on 6 Feb at Suntec??</font>
