We are back online 2011

Well, hello all... yes, we have finally stopped twiddling our paws and got this website updated! So now all you need to know about what's on at the POW bar, or how to book into the PoW hostel, is right here and easy to find!

Do check out our gig listings - we have a varied selection of music at the PoW that caters for most tastes! And don't forget to check this news page from time to time for any special events or drinks promotions!

Oh, and if you see me at the bar don't forget I love a good tummy-rub... I'm the short fluffy one on four legs!

With love and licks,
Jessica xxx

The glass washer

I've been hanging out alot at The Prince of Wales lately. The boss has been busy at his favourite pass time, glasswashing. When we first opened The POW almost 6 years ago, the boss had on his business card the esteemed job title of "Glasswasher", some how this was lost in translation when dealing with local contractors, who would scratch their heads when perusing the card. The boss, being the cultural sensitive chap he is, would pass his card with two hands, and accept their business cards with two hands. The boss would always encourage cross cultural exchanges, especially with the girls from Japan, for some reason... anyway, here's a little pic of me in the beer garden, under the stars, next to the pool table. Thank you to Kevin Rosinbum who took the photo while staying at The POW.
Hugs and kisses - Jessica

Thomas and the cheeky trucks

Each night as a little girl, The boss would read me a bed time story. One of my favourites was Thomas The Tank Engine. Inspired by Thomas, I've decided to write my own modern day version, so sit back and enjoy.






"Thomas!" said the Fat Controller, "Today you will pull trucks. A long train is waiting for you"
Thomas had never pulled trucks before and was nervous.

"Come along, come along" Thomas said.
"No, bugger off!", said the cheeky trucks. "We want a real engine, not a wimp like you", but Thomas didn't care and pulled the trucks from the Singapore station.
The trucks kept putting on their brakes and saying, "Give up, give up, you stupid git", but Thomas just kept going, happily whistling away pulling them along his Singapore branch line.

At last they reached Bukit Timah Hill. Thomas pulled hard, then began up the hill. The trucks tried to resist but Thomas puffed & pulled & puffed & pulled and pulled a little again, until he had reached the top of Bukit Timah Hill.

"I've done it, I've done it", Thomas panted. Then Thomas unlinked the trucks, which started to roll back down. "See you in hell", said Thomas, who watched the trucks build up speed and crash into a bridge pillion. The trucks groaned in agony as they exploded into tiny pieces.
Thomas never had any trouble with trucks again.

It's so nice to have a happy ending, don't you think boys & girls? Sweet dreams.
Love Jessica

Thomas and Nakita

Each night as a little girl, The boss would read me a bed time story. One of my favourites was Thomas The Tank Engine. Inspired by Thomas, I've decided to write my own modern day version. Sit back and enjoy my fractured fairy tales written by Jess The Dog.


THOMAS & NAKITA
Thomas had always wondered how far his Singapore branch line would travel, so one day Thomas set off with has coaches, Annie & Clarabel bringing up the rear. "Oh", said Thomas.
He then continued,"I'm sure I can get off this little island!", and after a week of hard puffing, Thomas had not only cleared 'The Causeway', he had reached the Ukraine where he came across Nakita the nuclear power station.

"Hello, I'm Thomas"
"I'm Nakita, now bugger off"
"What's the matter Nakita?", said Thomas.
"My stomach hurts".
Nakita was suffering from a severe case of nuclear meltdown. The overweight Russian scientists rushed around Nakita's poorly built reactors.
"Oh no!" said Nakita, "I'm going to blow".
And explode she did, forming a mushroom cloud. Every living creature within 200 kilometres of Nakita were incinerated.

"Ow, ow, ow" moaned Thomas, who had turned a bright shade of radioactive red.
Six months later Thomas was buried twenty feet underground and covered with concrete where he would remain radioactive for the next 20,000 years.

I do like a happy ending, don't you boys & girls?
THE END.

Lots of love and face licks
JESSICA

Part 1: My little Brown Bear

Today Me & the boss were exchanging money at Lucky Plaza. I was trotting along past a shop window when my puppy dog eyes spotted a very lovely Little Brown Bear. I knew straight away we would become inseparable.

I'm so excited to have my very own Brown Bear to play with. Little Brown Bears are made mostly in Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines. And many white guys here have one, some even have two or three at the same time! My little Brown bear is different from all the other brown bears. She is at college, part-time, um, er, studying English; Has never asked me for money; and always says "yes" to cuddles anytime I want & never has a headache.

We like going for walks together. Brown bear doesn't say much, but that's why we get on so well. We especially like the park on Sundays. There are so many little brown bears in the park on Sunday.

To Be Continued.....

Big Face licks and lots of Love

Jessica

Part 2: The Busy Brown Bear

Previously on Jess The Dog -The dog has fallen in love with a little brown bear from Thailand/Indonesia/Philippines.

My little brown bear is really busy with college. I know because she has two handphones. One to stay in touch with her study group and the other for friends. Brown bear does not let me read the sms's because its really boring school stuff. The study group all like to meet up and go dancing. Here I am dropping her off at a nice disco.

Brown Bear had to go home three days ago as her cousin is getting married. Today she called to say, that I need to send money as the uncle is not well and may have to go to hospital. "Oh my gosh, that's terrible" and I quickly trotted to the closest Western Union & telexed my entire doggy allowance.

I'm sure everything will be okay and i can hardly wait to walk along Orchard Road with her again.

To Be Continued.....

Big Face licks and lots of Love

Jessica

Finale: Brown bear break-up

Previously on Jess The Dog - 

Brown bear wants money and the dog telexed the entire doggy allowance.

My little brown bear returned from "Thailand/Indonesia/Philippines" and I'm so happy that we went for a walk along Orchard Road.

As we walked past a jewelery shop, Brown Bear said "You like me? I like you. You buy me diamond ring. I be with you long time". My doggy ears flopped down and I promised I would buy the ring when I get my next months doggy allowance.

When we got back home later that day, Brown Bear's phone rang and after much chatter, giggling and a rather sultry phone conversation, I walked over, took the phone & politely said down the line "Who the f#ck is this?". A voice came back in a thick Swiss accent, "Why, I am Brown Bears owner". I dropped the phone & almost dropped my lunch. How could Brown bear have another owner? After all the time & money I spent on her. Little Brown bear just laughed at me, "ha, ha, ha.. you fool, I have many owners even more stupid than you. They give me lots of money".

Well, that didn't go down too well and little brown bear laughed no more.

So boys & girls, do you know what the moral of the story is?

When buying a Little brown bear make sure it is filled with good stuffing.

Big face licks and lots of Love
Jessica