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Sir C
11-15-2017, 02:54 PM
Where is a chap supposed to stay? Amongst the Arabs and WES's sort at Marina Bay? :shudder:
Luis Anaconda
11-15-2017, 02:56 PM
Where is a chap supposed to stay? Amongst the Arabs and WES's sort at Marina Bay? :shudder:

ffs - has it not just opened again after a refurb?
Luis Anaconda
11-15-2017, 02:58 PM
Where is a chap supposed to stay? Amongst the Arabs and WES's sort at Marina Bay? :shudder:


We've been featuring this a lot if it is of any help

http://www.thewarehousehotel.com
Sir C
11-15-2017, 03:00 PM
We've been featuring this a lot if it is of any help

http://www.thewarehousehotel.com

That looks nice la. The thing is, when I'm out east I really want to stay in the same places I used to frequent when I was a rubber planter in Malaya in the 20s. It's a nostalgia thing.
Peter
11-15-2017, 03:02 PM
That looks nice la. The thing is, when I'm out east I really want to stay in the same places I used to frequent when I was a rubber planter in Malaya in the 20s. It's a nostalgia thing.

The rest of Singapore is ghastly and modern.

Go to Penang instead. Its the only solution.
Sir C
11-15-2017, 03:03 PM
The rest of Singapore is ghastly and modern.

Go to Penang instead. Its the only solution.

Yes, but if I've got a meeting in Singapore and I forget my notes, it woill take ages to pop back to the E&O, won't it?
Luis Anaconda
11-15-2017, 03:04 PM
That looks nice la. The thing is, when I'm out east I really want to stay in the same places I used to frequent when I was a rubber planter in Malaya in the 20s. It's a nostalgia thing.

Are you sure you weren't a smuggler? I think this place would work for that
World's End Stella
11-15-2017, 03:07 PM
Where is a chap supposed to stay? Amongst the Arabs and WES's sort at Marina Bay? :shudder:

Singapore?

Never been but know people who live and have lived there and based on their feedback I would think there are plenty of really dull but very expensive places where everyone sits around thinking 'god I must be wonderful to be able to afford to be here'.

Sure you'll find a replacement :thumbup:
Sir C
11-15-2017, 03:09 PM
Singapore?

Never been but know people who live and have lived there and based on their feedback I would think there are plenty of really dull but very expensive places where everyone sits around thinking 'god I must be wonderful to be able to afford to be here'.

Sure you'll find a replacement :thumbup:

Nice to see you displaying your usual level of expertise in these matters. :hehe:
Peter
11-15-2017, 03:13 PM
Yes, but if I've got a meeting in Singapore and I forget my notes, it woill take ages to pop back to the E&O, won't it?

Fly in for the day. I have done that several times.

The Intercontinental is ok. Its a nice hotel and a short walk from raffles and the 'good bit' of Singapore- the Padang, Cricket Club, City Hall etc.....

I have stayed in a few others before but they are all ****e.
TheCurly
11-15-2017, 03:16 PM
Where is a chap supposed to stay? Amongst the Arabs and WES's sort at Marina Bay? :shudder:

Funny enough I watched the movie on Saturday.David Niven,who doesn't like David Niven? Probably Peter :-(
Sir C
11-15-2017, 03:18 PM
Funny enough I watched the movie on Saturday.David Niven,who doesn't like David Niven? Probably Peter :-(

Which movie c?
TheCurly
11-15-2017, 03:21 PM
Which movie c?

Raffles- 1930's jobbie.All very Rita Hayworth in the over-acting stakes as they did back in the day.But still,David Niven eh?
Luis Anaconda
11-15-2017, 03:32 PM
Raffles- 1930's jobbie.All very Rita Hayworth in the over-acting stakes as they did back in the day.But still,David Niven eh?
He was pretty much born to play Raffles though - cheating rather than acting
TheCurly
11-15-2017, 03:35 PM
He was pretty much born to play Raffles though - cheating rather than acting

The Moon's A Balloon is a terrific read.Pwoper old skool Hollywood
Luis Anaconda
11-15-2017, 03:38 PM
The Moon's A Balloon is a terrific read.Pwoper old skool Hollywood
Yep - he is pretty much in the "they don't make them like that anymore" sector
Peter
11-15-2017, 03:44 PM
Funny enough I watched the movie on Saturday.David Niven,who doesn't like David Niven? Probably Peter :-(

I wouldn't call myself a fan :)
Burney
11-15-2017, 03:54 PM
The Moon's A Balloon is a terrific read.Pwoper old skool Hollywood

Annoying, though. He kept referring to famous actresses he was knobbing and then not saying who they were or giving any details of their sexual proclivities. Disappointing imo.
TheCurly
11-15-2017, 03:55 PM
Annoying, though. He kept referring to famous actresses he was knobbing and then not saying who they were or giving any details of their sexual proclivities. Disappointing imo.

I think himself and Mr Flynn did them all B