The others that were there to eat....

.....the 2nd heir to Peter's Swiss Bank Acount :-)
And the brother and sister both making sure their voices are heard!


























Now...what is he talking about!?!???!

...looks like Doreen is that one that drank most of the alcohol. :-)

Nick's Durian Celebration

These durians are just "Starters"... we have another 3 more to complete the birthday celebration. Didn't bring candles to put on the prickly thorns as I was afraid the stall owner may think we were trying some prank or plain weird! Ha... ha... By the way, any one who's planning to come to Spore in future can also be treated to such durians feasts! (no need to be your birthday, ok?)

Here it is ...the Birthday Bash...

....... "500m after the Zoo Negara entrance...you should see Petronas Gas Station on your left. Then slow down....immediately on your left....you see an Aulong type house and that's the restaurant." Sharon Goh

Goodness and by all miracles, we all got there on time as schedule!

And it was a nice dinner. Before dinner started, I started taking some photos of the VIP guests....

Okay, now you all figure out who the kids are. :-) The are the products of the Goh family (Sharon & Daniel).

While we were eating....the kids were having a blast running around the Aulong house restaurant.

...Phew! Chuan....so many photos to upload. ...so please be patient for many more posting to come.

Of Catfish & Mudfish.....

Physical characteristics - Catfish

Catfish have no scales; their bodies are either naked or covered in bony plates. They may have up to four pairs of barbels: nasal, maxillary (on each side of mouth), and two pairs of chin barbels, although pairs of barbels may be absent, depending on the species. Because their barbels are more important in detecting food, the eyes on catfish are generally small. ^[1]

All catfish, except members of Malapteruridae (electric catfish), possess a strong, hollow, bonified leading spine-like ray on their dorsal and pectoral fins. These rays may be locked into place so that they stick outwards as a defense. In several species catfish can use these fin rays to deliver a stinging protein if the fish is irritated.^[4] This poison is produced by glandular cells in the epidermal tissue covering the spines.^[1] In members of the family Plotosidae, and of the genus Heteropneustes, this protein is so strong it may hospitalize humans unfortunate enough to receive a sting. In many catfish, these fins may be held open and locked in place.

Mudfish.....

I didn't find anything concrete about the mudfish on the internet. There are different articles about the mudfish, which is sometimes know as the bowfin, also related to the family of the shark species etc. The shark species is definitely known to have rubbery / leathery like skin. The mudfish also seems to be an ancient fish species.

......and they expect Primary 3 to know this!?!??!?!?!??

Can anybody answer this?

I couldn't believe it when I saw this question! And frankly, I dunno what is the answer when Tim asked me. Sigh! Anyone??

What we will be missing.. Pangkor Beach

Pantai Pasir Bogak
Imagining Pat with the towel & Hock walking behind her along Pangkor Beach on our supposed-to-be Saw Family Holiday

Happy 40th Birthday Pat!!!!

Happy 40th Pat!! It is a wonderful milestone. I had a quiet celebration with close friends. Andrew....happy birthday too. And Nicholas's birthday is coming up on the 24th of April.....happy birthday :-)

Who else is celebrating his or her birthday? Timothy's should be early May..I think.

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