Apologies to everyone for my absence from... well, pretty much everything this week but i've been struck down by a relatively serious case of flu (and which, judging by its speed and all around general visciousness, has made the doc suspect that it could potentially be a case of dengue fever[!]).

Hell, its taken me the better part of two and half days to even manage to drag myself out of my sweat drenched bed... (and even that with the aid of some awesome painkillers - everyone, meet my new best friend Voltaren).

On the bright side however, i haven't been smoking at all AND i think i've lost a fair amount of weight in the process. :(

Divino

But anyhow, given my current condition i haven't had a chance to properly plan for this week's dinner and, as such, have asked Leonard to arrange it (thanks man) and it looks like he's posted up some details:

No no no, we've not forgotten about dinner this Saturday.

Since Pat's sick, and we've not actually decided on a venue for this weekends dinner, so Pat's left it up to me to decide where to host this weekend's dinner. I've decided on a recommendation made by Jo-Lyn last week when we were shooting pool in Hartamas.

The venue is called Divino. It's a pretty new restaurant, so I can't seem to find any reviews of the place yet, although it was in the Star newspaper a few days back, but it's not updated on their website.

Well, I reckon it's probably worth a look, and so does Jo-Lyn So, you know the drill, dinner's at 8:30 as usual. If you need to book a spot or 9, then either give me a call at 012-2077-653, or Pat at *censored*, or drop a message either on our blogs or email us.

The restaurant's address is One Bangsar, Jalan Ara, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Kuala Lumpur. In case you can't find it, it's diagonally opposite TMC, the supermarket.

Gah, at the rate i'm going i just hope that i can make it... *koff* *hack* *wheeze*

Anyhow, i realise that this may be a bit late, but if you're interested in coming kindly contact Leonard, thanks.

PS: Dude, could you PLEASE take my mobile number off the post on your site? Danke.

PPS: Nevermind - i've taken care of it myself. ;)

MPO Open Day

Interestingly enough the MPO is having a FREE open day this Sunday with a great musical lineup - the best of which has to be their John Williams Spectacular later on in the day!!! Did i mention that its free? w00t!

Details from their website are as follows (or, alternatively, just click on the pic to enlarge it):

It's that time for our annual tradition once again-the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) Open Day! This year, four free concerts in two exciting programmes are lined-up for you and your loved ones.

In programme 1, Resident Conductor Datuk Ooi Chean See leads the MPO to present you "Classical Tasters", a repertoire of timeless masterpiece by great composers.

In programme 2, Associate Conductor Kevin Field and the MPO perform "A John William's Spectacular" featuring music from blockbuster movies. Come celebrate great classical and contemporary favourites with us!

PROGRAMME 1
Sun 21 Aug 05 @ 12 noon | 2 pm
Admission: FREE

Classical Favourites
Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra
Datuk Ooi Chean See conductor

STRAUSS II Overture to Die Fledermaus
MOZART Clarinet Concerto in A (K.622) and Horn Concerto No.4 (K.495)
TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No.6 in B minor 'Pathetique'
WEBER Overture to Der Freishutz
BEETHOVEN Symphony No.5 in C minor (Op.67)
STRAUSS I Radetsky March

PROGRAMME 2
Sun 21 Aug 05 @ 4 pm | 6 pm
Admission: FREE

A John Williams' Spectacular
Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra
Kevin Field conductor

ADVENTURES ON EARTH
from ET - The Extraterrestrial

RAIDER'S MARCH
from Raiders of the Lost Ark

THEME FROM THE SCHINDLER'S LIST
Hedwig's Theme (from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone)

JURASSIC PARK HIGHLIGHTS

MAIN TITLES AND PRINCESS LEIA'S THEME
from Star Wars

DUEL OF THE FATES
from The Phantom Menace

For Programme 2, children are encouraged to come dressed in their favourite movie characters from the selected movies above and will stand a chance to win some interesting prizes.

Time and programme are subject to change. Tickets are required for all concerts and are distributed on a first-come-first-served basis two hours prior to performances. They can be collected at the Box Office starting from 10.00am. For more information, kindly call:

For more info, call (03)-2051 7007 or E-MAIL: dfp_boxoffice@petronas.com.my

Level 2, Tower 2, PETRONAS Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur

WOW! :)