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.

Old Taiping

SHREK's castle??

At first glance, it looks like it was taken from the movie, "Shrek" or "Shrek 2". (no Donkeys around though!) But the Malaysian flag is a giveaway.... Actually, I've not been to the place & have forgotten the name. My parents & Keat have!

Skyride

While everyone is busy giving out or receiving ang pows, eating kuey kah phek or sleeping, we are out here, giving ourselves a "fright/fun of our lives" (Nick & I are afraid of heights... as you can see in the photo) with the rest of the tourists at Sentosa!

Knock Off Time

Ah .........its that time of the year to switch off and relax for a few days.

Don't call me I will call you, you know what I mean ..

But if you do get together, maybe you could go to the Pub and talk ................

Kong Xi Fai Chai to all my beloved cousins and family !

Woof Woof!

Gong Xi Fa Cai, Oink Oink!

Wishing everyone a Happy Lunar New Year! For those who are travelling, do travel safe!

Happy Valentine's Day!

To ALL the cousins.... Have a Lovely & Blessed Day!

The Essential Tidbit of CNY....Kueh Kah Pek

I remember those days where the sight of people making love letters over a hot charcoal stove. It is certainly a dying art.

Did the prince really sent love letters to his lover in form of this biscuit? .... we will never know...

Bali (click here for more photos)

Have a GREATER day!

LOVE your friends, no matter who they are...













EXERCISE to keep fit...














DON'T be overly concerned with your weight, it's just a number...


















RELAX!
















TAKE an occasional risk!

Have a GREAT day!

SMILE always...
Be BRAVE... but it's ok to be scared sometimes...














ALWAYS try to see the glass as half full...


LOVE someone with all your heart...
Don't waste FOOD...