16th July, 2009 (Day before) The one and only briefing as we're running out of time. Seen here - Mr Liew (Sound guy), Ivan (contractor for the construction of BSBCC, Mee San Sdn Bhd), Ian Hall (Designer/Project Manager, Arkitrek Sdn Bhd), Sue Chong-Hartley (Project Manager, LEAP Org), Sylvia Alsisto (Manager for Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre, Sabah Wildlife Department), Elis (Senior Ranger, SWD), Bob Hartley (BSBCC volunteer) & Melanie Chu (BSBCC volunteer of Camp Borneo)
16th July, 2009 (Day before) The one and only briefing as we're running out of time. Seen here - Mr Liew (Sound guy), Ivan (contractor for the construction of BSBCC, Mee San Sdn Bhd), Simon (contractor for the construction of BSBCC, Mee San Sdn Bhd), Ian Hall (Designer/Project Manager, Arkitrek Sdn Bhd), Sue Chong-Hartley (Project Manager, LEAP Org), Sylvia Alsisto (Manager for Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre, Sabah Wildlife Department), Elis (Senior Ranger, SWD), Bob Hartley (BSBCC volunteer) & Melanie Chu (BSBCC volunteer of Camp Borneo)
16th July, 2009 (Day before) Groundbreaking site. Excavator on the ready!
16th July, 2009 (Day before) Bob, Sue & Ian discussing on where to put where..
16th July, 2009 (Day before) Sylvia and Wai Pak joined in.. 2 heads better than one.. in our case 5 heads!!
16th July, 2009 (Day before) Oh dear where do we start? Heavy rain the night before. We have a big challenge to clear this.. We have one day!
16th July, 2009 (Day before) Entrance into the groundbreaking area. This used to be a rhino's pen/enclosure. A rhino was killed by a falling branch a few years back. The body was buried somewhere in the ground.
16th July, 2009 (Day before) Sign boards at the entrance.
16th July, 2009 (Day before) Tadaa all cleared!
16th July, 2009 (Day before) Excavator at work
16th July, 2009 (Day before) Old fences used as decking as the ground was still muddy. What a clever idea of using recycling old materials.
16th July, 2009 (Day before) Happy workers!
16th July, 2009 (Day before) Mel (Camp Borneo) helping out decorating the flag post!
16th July, 2009 (Day before) Mel (Camp Borneo) also managed to convince her tourist friend James, from France, to help out with the promise of a free meal.
16th July, 2009 (Day before) Katie (LEAP), not too sure about walking in her wellies.
16th July, 2009 (Day before) We turned the resort's (Sepilok Jungle Edge Resort) into our working desk! Needs must!
16th July, 2009 (Day before) Yay the post is finally up!
16th July, 2009 (Day before) And this one too! There are 4 flag posts facing North, South, East, West respectively....
16th July, 2009 (Day before) Left a bit... giving instruction on the post position.
16th July, 2009 (Day before) Sue and her working map!
16th July, 2009 (Day before) Sue's working map. She'd be lost without this!!
16th July, 2009 (Day before) Ian, the designer/project manager (Arkitrek) with Bob Hartley (the dog's body drenched in sweat!!) trying to figure out how to put the huge marquee up! They finally ditched the idea and settled for smaller marguees instead.
16th July, 2009 (Day before) Cynthia giving briefing to the Sepilok Junior Rangers (Rainforest Discovery Centre). Amir Yussof is performing with them at the groundbreaking.
16th July, 2009 (Day before) Junior rangers rehearsing their recital.
16th July, 2009 (Day before) We took 5 to do a quick Micheal Jackson Thriller moves..
16th July, 2009 (Day before) Although some say our moves looked more like a move from the Karate Kid! Yes Mr Miyake....
17th July, 2009 (Groundbreaking day) How many people does it take to put up a small tent?
17th July, 2009 (Groundbreaking day) Voila tents are up!
17th July, 2009 (Groundbreaking day) Our sound system with a cute umbrella!
17th July, 2009 (Groundbreaking day) After months of Kundalini training, it finally paid off for Cynthia Ong (ED, LEAP Org). For she can balanced the heavy plywood on her head effortlessly. Jim Clements (Raleigh) offered his help too!
17th July, 2009 (Groundbreaking day) This is how you do it guys..
17th July, 2009 (Groundbreaking day) Amir helping out with putting the tents up!
17th July, 2009 (Groundbreaking day) Our nice looking tents with bear posters on the background!
17th July, 2009 (Groundbreaking day) Ciggy break!
17th July, 2009 (Groundbreaking day) Bear cage used as prop.
17th July, 2009 (Groundbreaking day) Our small visitor.
17th July, 2009 (Groundbreaking day) Sylvia Alsisto (Manager Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre, SWD) and Cynthia Ong (ED, LEAP). Sylvia was our MC for the day and did a fantastic job!!
17th July, 2009 (Groundbreaking day) Sepilok Junior Rangers (Rainforest Discovery Centre) were there to support the event too!
17th July, 2009 (Groundbreaking day) Bunga manggar, traditional ceremony decoration.
17th July, 2009 (Groundbreaking day) Bunga manggar is widely used during a big celebrations/ceremonies etc.
17th July, 2009 (Groundbreaking day) Raleigh (Borneo) and Sepilok Junior Rangers lining up to receive the guest of honour YB Datuk Masidi Manjun, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Enviroment.
17th July, 2009 (Groundbreaking day) Last minute check. Bob Hartley checking out the site to make sure that it's safe.
17th July, 2009 (Groundbreaking day) Elis (Senior Ranger, SWD) is left holding the sacrificial chicken.
17th July, 2009 (Groundbreaking day) YB Datuk Masidi Manjun strode with confident into the groudbreaking area. No muddy ground can break his spirit! We salute you Datuk!
17th July, 2009 (Groundbreaking day) Although he did break his stride to shake hand with everyone.
17th July, 2009 (Groundbreaking day) Guest of Honour shaking hands with the 'Bobohizans' priest and priestesses.
17th July, 2009 (Groundbreaking day) Laurentius Ambu, Director of Sabah Wildlife Department.
17th July, 2009 (Groundbreaking day) Amir, deep in thoughts. Wonder what he was thinking...
17th July, 2009 (Groundbreaking day) And the Bobohizans ritual started.
17th July, 2009 (Groundbreaking day) One of the Bobohizans sitting next to the rhino burial ground to 'seek' permission for the new Sun Bear Centre.
17th July, 2009 (Groundbreaking day) Bagpiper, Kyle Blain from the Scottish Scouts (Bear Action Teams volunteers)
