Last month of year is here...

Yup, Dec 1st is here! 1st day of last month in 2007. Wonder what it will be like after this...in 2008.

For one, me found out the housing development opposite us is only scheduled to finish in Oct 2009. 2 years min. of noise, dust, problems & God knows what else. Well, all in the name of progress & development. Residents here are just waiting for it all to end. Their suffering to end.

Today's view...workers marking the boundaries of the buildings to be constructed. :Yup, today is also a Saturday. 1st day of weekend. Also our weekly Cine Nite. Home movie night...watching a DVD movie on the Big screen...hehe...got a few unwatched ones.

Also our day of meals out. A day of rest for our Chef...my other half, of course! Now...where shall we eat? For lunch...& for dinner. Well, we'll let the Chef-on-leave to decide.

As for expected toll hikes, it now appears most of the main highways & the Penang Bridge will be retaining the old rates. Yup, you heard it right. Many have taken this as an election ploy...elections appear slated for early next year. Now, that this uncertainty of toll increases is over, next in line are the fuel price increase expected also in 2008. Will the Govt increase the fuel prices directly or in some other form eg road tax of vehicles? Ppl in the Govt have been harping on making those who can afford pay more & not affect those in the lower income group. The main question now is how to separate that when dealing with prices at the pump...? You tell me.

If & when fuel prices are increased, it will trigger a chain reaction of price increases in other sectors. In transportation, goods...frankly every other aspect of our lives. Civil servants (incl pensioners) can thank the Govt for their recent pay revision...an indication of sorts that the Govt foresaw the future of things to come?

Our niece in Australia will be delivering her first baby pretty soon. All the very best, Jaz & J!! May the Stork bring both of you a healthy bubbly bundle of Joy...Best wishes from both here in Msia!

One month more & we will find out what 2008 has in store for us. Let's pray for good tidings amidst the Season's Cheer...yup, Christmas is just around the corner!

Merry Xmas & a Happy New Year to one & all!!