Sunday, November 27, 2011

Family nite out

Sarah-Marie Teo home coming was just in time for a family night out at the Singapore Hawker Centre (below the Singapore Flyer) for an evening of "sinful" meal. The all time favourites - Hokkien Mee, Bak Kuet Teh, Oyster Omelette, Satay, Chinese Rojak, ... the works... found its way to our large table (formed by joining 8 smaller tables). Drowning the meal with bottled drinks in the traditional metal cup (which can also double up for brushing of teeth) was equally fun, noting the different bottles of "coloured" water. Getting a table for 16 was a little challenging that evening when unhelpful "neighbouring table" refused to compromise by switching tables so that we could join the empty tables. They rather sit and watch as we struggle to carry tables from elsewhere to form the bigger table. (So much for the younger couple there who wore SUPERMAN and SUPERWOMAN T-Shorts. They were SUPER Bo-Chap !!!) After the hearty meal, a slow walk to the waterfront to view the night lights of Marina Bay. Out came the cameras and camera-phones to capture the peaceful night scene. Whilst cousins were out experimenting different angles for the "wow-shots" from their SLR camera, idiot-proof / camera-phone happily snapped away as they please. Finally, another 3 generation shot among the ladies ....

Beginning to look a lot like Christmas !!!

The little pine tree outside our new house was simply too wasteful to be left alone for the festive period. Dashing to Grandma's place, found a box of old X'mas decorations and the "Santa that stood by the mail box". (Hopefully, the newspaper man will not force the next day's paper into the little mail box). With cable-ties and wires, up goes the RED Decorations on the tree to give the feeling of Christmas a start on a hot November Day. Let's hope the constant afternoon rain will not dampen Santa's Christmas Spirit. Ho ! Ho !! Ho !!!

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Chilling out under the Goa Sun

After waking up in the early hours on a Sunday morning to be in time for a flight to Mumbai, the "slow down" pace at Goa, India was certainly a welcome changed. Nearly missing the connecting from Mumbai to Goa owing to a runway closure on Sunday morning at Mumbai, we were fortunate that the connecting flight was also delayed in arrival thus had a little extra time to catch a bite of donut and coffee for lunch.
After checking in at the Marriott Hotel, Goa, the planning team proceeded to have their final pow-wow with the Indian Coast Guard (our co-host) whilst those not directly involved roamed the ground to checkout the place. The hammock that was strung across two coconut trees, by the beach was simply calling out to me, to have a try. Could not resist and it was great. With the breeze and warm late afternoon sun .... it was simply ooohhhh !!! and zzzzzzzzz !!!

Monday, November 7, 2011

Instant God-daughter

How do you get an instant God-daughter ? A pot of tap water. Bring it to heat and boil the hell out of it. Add two table spoon of affection and lots of care. Stir well and wella !!! An instant God-daughter-Elaine !!! Had lunch at "HanWooRi" (a Korean restaurant in Serangoon Gardens Estate), meeting up with the God-brother and little (not so little actually !!!) God-sister, over BBQ Pork & Beef, Korean Pancake and of course, all the side dishes ranging from Kimchi, black beans, tau-gay, pickles, etc. This is followed by "udder" ice-cream to indulge to one's heart desire. Shared iPhone pic and "curry" jokes. Then, the parting shot, under the "bright spot" of Serangoon Garden Village heat. (Wow !! Was it hot !!!). Aaron-James took this shot, ensuring not to over-emphasize certain features !!! (No points for guessing what !!!). Strolled along the many shaded shops of Serangoon Gardens before the final "hug-hug/kiss-kiss" goodbye to get into the heated car, parked in the open..... ouch !!! (Still hot !!!)

Quite a nice way to celebrate the Hari Raya public holiday.

End of an ice cream snack

It was an afternoon of indulging at "udder" following a Korean meal, our newly found "god-daughter" treated us for ice-cream. With all the exchange of jokes, not sure if she will proceed with the "adoption". None-the-less, we have a new one. Welcome aboard !!

Sunday, November 6, 2011

38 to Go !!

Normal circumstances would be to carry a card stating the NRIC No followed by a front and side view photo, but I guess for practice, its OK.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Happy Nerd Day

This is not the natural look (Phew !!!). Its a feeble attempt to look "scholar-like" or aspire to be like some old American High School "bright spark" more commonly referred to as "N__ __D" (Cannot say lah !!!. May just offend the real ones !!!).

Anyway, dressed in a checked shirt, she once again popped-by to take centre stage, in my make-do store room. Well, between the MASKED Adventurer (the day before) and this "look" .... I prefer the previous. (There is a MASK !!! haha !!)