Fix Tat MOJO!!!

I was at the Singapore General Hospital, visiting my sick father-in-law ( who had sadly passed away due to lung cancer a few days ago ) and saw this building smack right in the middle of the vinicity. I was particularly attracted to the eagle sculpture as it looks pretty like those seen on top of Nazis flag poles during WWII. By the way, this building now belongs to the Ministry of Health. You can see from the columns that this building is definitely colonial times. I tried to go in and explore the place but was stopped by the security guard.

This sculpture depicts a ring of hope at the bottom which eventually transform into a bird that flew off...guess it means freedom when one dies???

This bronze sculpture shows a heart, a rather complicated heart, with twirls and curls.

Went to the Singapore's 1st Bikers Show, held next to the Singapore Flyer. First look already gave me a 'not-so' impressive feel. One thing is the venue. Second is the weather.
I'll start with the venue. Although it was held near the iconic Singapore Flyer, there wasn't much place for fellow bikers to park their bikes. Most have to park them on the pavement ( and risk being fined ) or in the nearby carparks managed by shopping malls. I personally think the best venue to hold such an event is near the now defunct Singapore national stadium. There's alot of empty parking lots and also ample space to organise bazzars, street show, stunt bike riding...etc.

One of my favourite bikes, the Triumph Tiger Cafe Racer Replical.

I remembered back in the late 90s, there was such a similar Car & Bike Show held at the former World Trade Centre. Impressive turn out of bikes. Infact, the bikes in the parking lots are much better then those in the show room. Again, the organisers fail to see this part and let history repeat itself. I guess the leopard never changes it's spot....

Do you think she is 'show-girl' quality? I don't think so...

She is a crowd pleaser. I guess she's the only model who really put her heart and soul in posing for the cameras. The rest of the show models are either fiddling with their handphones or just sitting in corner chit-chatting away. Disappointing turn out for this year's event. I hope the relevant organisers can do a better job next year, if there is going to be another one.

I know my post on this subject is wayyyyyyy late but I think the residents from Serangoon Gardens have a valid reason for their objection on the 'garment's' decision to build a workers' dorm in their neighbourhood. Below is a picture taken near my work place. The place is rather quiet at night and near these private landed houses, although there isn't any large scale worker's dorm in sight, some of the old shop houses are leased out for them to stay.
Everyday, when I walk pass the area, I'll see lots of empty beer bottles lying around. Some smashed. And all these can be found in the dark alley between the roles of terraces.
Imagine if you are staying here and you have people drinking and talking loadly in your back yard till the wee hours... how would you feel? Can you sleep in peace? hum...

Yesterday, I was all choked up with anticipation, can't wait to lay my hands on the new LG KF750 Secret handphone which I have purchased online through Singtel. Since this was my 1st time ordering things online from Singtel, I was having that kind of 50~50 feeling..."Will my parcel be damaged? Will the courier guy tipu the items inside? ...." Alot of such -ve thoughts were racing through my mind.
At last 5th Nov, the D day for my parcel to be delivered. As the option for delivery is 6pm ~9pm, I immediately called up Sin-Post Customer Service first thing in the morning and told them that I won't be home till 8pm. So can they schedule the delivery to be made after 8 since their last slot is 9pm? The answer was ok. I left them my contact number and told them to call me to check 1st before delivery cos I don't want the guy to make a fruitless trip.
After work, I immediately rush home, hoping to receive my parcel. Reached home 745pm. Phew! Made it. But then.......KNN!!! Saw this notice on the door step:


It's delivery advice stating that I wasn't at home at the time of delivery. Look at the Delivery notice, it stated "720pm". Didn't I just mentioned that I've already informed them not to deliver before 8pm??? And the courier guy didn't even bothered to call me to check. SHIT!!!More annoying things to come.
This morning, 6th Nov, I immediately called up Sin-Post and told them that I would like to do a self-collection since 'I've missed' last night's delivery. They did a check on their system and couldn't find a trace of my pacel!!!OMG!! Gave them the Article number and when the lady on the other side of the line did a search, said there's no such Article number in their system@@ WTF!!!
I immediately did my own checking and this is what I, someone not from Sin-Post, able to find in their system:

It states that my item wasn't delivered because 'Address Empty" and the delivery time was "807pm". Can you believe this?? Looks like they're trying to cover up and say that they did came as per my requested time but I wasn't in! Hello, the Delivery Advice states clearly its '720pm'. What actually happened during this 47mins lapse? Did the courier guy make a quick one and then go home shake leg and key in '807pm', forgotten that he has written '720pm' in the Delivery Advice? Haiz.....so much for service.

Finally got some spare time and decided to go down to China Square after several months of absence. The place looks different. Less crowded. Less shops. Seems like the global on-slaught of the credit crunch has taken it's toll on toy collectors too? Several months back, when you go down to CS arnd 3pm, the place would be cramping with thongs of people looking for great bargains. But now, the same time when I took these pictures, the situation looks totally different.
Is it because nowadays, everyone's watching their wallet? Preparing for the financial 'next Tsumnami' to claim it's next victim? Visiting CS has been my favourite past time. Walking around, you'll be surprised to find toys that you once played with many years ago is still in prestine condition, kept under the good care of it's owner. CS is the ONLY place in Singapore that houses such a wide array of toy collectors under one roof.

This wasn't the case years back had Clark Quay hadn't gone for the major face lift. Back then , toy collectors, like myself will throng this place for cheap, good finds. Clark Quay was the flea market haven back then. I have even tried my hands at selling my collection at this place. Great crowds with plenty of space to roam and lots of things to see. If you ask me to compare CS to Clark Quay, I'd say Clark Quay has more to offer the CS. But ever since Clark Quay's reno, many of the toy collectors/sellers have relocated to CS for good.

It took the initative of one man, Mr Michael Poh, to come up with the idea of reorganizing this niche group of 'disbanded brothers' and Sunday Flea Market @ China Square was born! I'm not helping to promote or am I related to Mr Poh but I think, should any toys collectors who happened to visit my blog, do drop by this website to know more about the toy collecting scene in Singapore.

This notice caught my attention when I entered my lift this morning. Seems like there is a 'war' going on between a 'spitter' and someone who actually went on to condemn this disgusting act of spitting in a public service life....txk~txk...What has Singaporean become? Even though we're 90% literate, there's still a group out there who's educated and still behaves rather crude. I've seen the digusting spit in the life many times, especially near the entrance. Very disgusting. Greenish-yellow...YUCK! Maybe the 'Spitter' suffering from some incurable, inflammed throat or maybe this person needs some 'deep-throating' to clear the phlem...heheh..

Saw this banner outside a restaurant under renovation. Check out the spelling. After all these years the government has been pushing so hard for the "Speak Good English" campaign, I think it's about time they introduce, "Spell Proper English" campaign. So much for "Fine Daining..."

Look at the picture above. Very futuristic design, right? Well, it belongs to our beloved SingPost. Yes. Our post office headquaters in it's finest. The design reflects Singapore's progress towards modernization and also as a developed nation. We've come a long way since independence. This area used to be a kampong, a swampy area. But look at it now. Industrialized and the landscape is ever evolving. As I'm writing this blog, construction is still on-going in the surrounding area...
Now look at the picture below. With all this modernity and aggressive development going on, there's still room for improvement....
Sometimes, I do wish that Singapore's progress can slow down abit. Things changes too fast. If you will to leave Singapore, say 3 years ( work or studies abroad ), you'll be amazed, no SHOCK, when you couldn't recognized the place anymore. Yup, that's how fast things are moving in Singapore....