Visitors...

Tue 060312

Yup, for a long long time...kinda like since CNY 2012...Lot 10 OFH did not see any visitors although open 24/7...

Well, what would one want to visit ole ole ppl...maybe even considered by some to be a burden?

Even from ppl we supposedly call our "children"...what are parents? Just a word in the dictionary?

Well, for one thing...I've learnt to accept Life As Is...and I truly have one very good "teacher", namely my other half! This way me am so much happier...having kids but actually, same as not having kids...an irony? Haha!

That's why my new advice to all yound ppl out there....just a simple "NEVER grow old!!"

And you may reply, "How not to...?"
That's the problem awaiting all young ppl now...haha! You will know why when your time comes along...

Anyway, on to happier events...

Lot 10 had a surprise visit from a group of 5 & a half on last Sunday! Yup, got an early sms from my other half's bro telling us to be ready for visitors later that day...after lunch!

We were expecting like 2 or the most 3...simply because that was the norm. However, it was a surprise 5 & a half! And yup, my other half's younger daughter & family came along...and it was their first time visit to A/Star!

Thank you all very much...esp for making Lot 10 a merrier place on that beautiful Sunday!!

That special visit contributed to making us feel that we are still very much alive!! Not like what we are to some ppl...very sad but true, all the more sad!!

Well, as said before, that's Life As Is....True?

Ok...a new addition to our still considered "new" ride. A Power Extension Module c/w 2 power sockets (1 extra socket now) and 2 USB supply sockets for iPhone/iPad or any gadget using USB power to charge. Pics below :

Pic on Left shows module connected to original power socket in central console of car.

Other pic is a close-up shot of the extension module. Plugged in are the MedKlinn Asens Auto Ioniser unit & a blue LED "lamp".

(NB. The LED power indicator is NOT working now...just a few days after installation! Sorry but no warranty cover for such gadgets...only RM13.90 from Cosway.)

Another good thing coming...soon...hehe...

It's 060312 today! Yup, the last day before it's Lot 10 ole inmates' "Merdeka" day, so to say!

Time to fly free...for reasons privy to only these 2 ole inmates. A long wait but worth it...to achieve our goal for the month. Gonna pamper ourselves for once. Feel free...be free. It's been such a long long while since we could have that kinda feeling. Mainly because last year was a "bad" year for Lot 10.

2012 is being "lived" with a more positive outlook & strong hope for better times for these 2 old but thankfully, now wiser ole couple.

We thank God for opening our eyes to Life As Is...Amen.

No worries...

Wed 220212

Yup, no worries...cos me still around...hehe...

And yup, both inmates of Lot 10 are as well & fine as age allows us to be...
Godwilling, we will continue to be so!

As is, both these 2 ole folks are enjoying our stay @ our fav niece's place. We've been in Penang since Tuesday morning. And we dropped in for a 3D2N stay after lunch at Tesco, Tanjung Tokong...

Return trip to Lot 10 is scheduled for tomorrow after late breakfast.

Our wish for the Year of the Dragon?

Just a simple wish...Good Health & Happiness!!

And, of course, anything good...esp after a rather eventful 2011 with more bad than good things happening.

Just to share my latest DIY project for my kinda "not-so-new" ride...

Yup, a couple of stickers onto the rear doors...

Nice? Ok la...just to personalize our ride...a teeny bit?

Have a great weekend soon, ok? TC always...

Gong Xi Fa Cai...Welcoming the Year of the Dragon!!

Sat 140112

Yup, it's almost time to welcome the new Lunar Year of the Dragon 2012...

So Gong Xi Fa Cai to one & all!! May the New Year be a Happy, Healthy & Prosperous Year...

And yup, me just popped in mainly to make that wish...

Life @ Lot 10 OFH has been peaceful, quiet and happy...with no undue stress nor tension...
Me have been happily doing my favourite things...surfing the Net and, of course, meddling with my still considered "NEW(?)" (by me...) baby...my PS 1.3 FL Exec Auto!!

As an update, me had installed:

1. AMT Power Cushion Buffers to all springs of my ride;
Pic of AMT PCB on Front Spring :

Above : Pic of AMT PCB on Rear Spring

2. Stiff Rings to Front Subframe Bolts. Pls see pic of set below :

Both mods had contributed to a more solid, less vibrations felt ride at low cost.

Anyway, this CNY is gonna be kinda simple & quiet, with only 2 visits. Most of our elders are gone or beyond reach of this ole man. So we'll make the usual trip after BF on Day 1; stay the night @our fav niece's place and back to good ole Lot 10 the next day!

What can I say? For these 2 ole inmates of Lot 10 OFH, every day will be like CNY if happy & healthy! True?

So...once again it's time to take a break...and with best wishes & prayers for a better, healthier year ahead...

Goodbye 2011...

Tue 271211

Hi Everyone!
Yup, 2011 would be gone in another 4 days!

Goodbye 2011! I'd be BS-ing if I say I'd miss it alot. Simply because I would NOT!

Why? Simply because it's so full of unpleasant events that I'd rather forget! However, to set records straight, 2011 did have its good days, too. The best being my being offered a means...an opportunity of a Once-in-a-Lifetime Offer to enable me to buy a NEW car!!
And yup, I thank God & our wonderful caring niece in Pg who made that no longer a dream! In April, 2011!

And as is, we have been enjoying our new ride...a Proton Saga 1.3 Exec Auto!!

Guess what had happened when I asked my 2 kids (in passing) on CNY eve early this year if they could stand as guarantors for a car loan in case I need to change my ole junk? Sorry, feel I'd better leave that to your imagination...

Then 2 other "bad" events occurred.

First my other half had to be admitted to PMC. Twice. And for a 3rd time when nothing was done to really treat her condition...I had to rush her to LGL Specialist Hosp in Penang to get a "stone" lodged in her ureter literally laser-blasted!!
A total loss of RM20 something K... :(

Thank God she's ok since the ops. Once again, our fav niece stepped in to help... Praise & Thank God for bringing her into the lives of these 2 ole folks @ Lot 10 OFH!! We really don't know how to nor can ever repay her in our present lifetime!!

Then came the worst blow in my Life!! My "prodigal son" who had shocked me in 2008, once more shocked, rocked and practically shattered my world beyond anyone's imagination!!

In front of our fav niece (finally a witness!) & at her place, this UNgrateful, UNloving & UNfilial "son" said to my face... "I will KILL YOU!!'
That finally struck that proverbial "Nail into my coffin"... I am DEAD!! To this son, anyway! And I have truly lost my son!!!
May God have mercy upon him...

Me? I have to accept my Life As Is...

Unfortunately, that was NOT to be the end of my troubles in 2011...no doubt, of course, that it was the WORST!

Early this month, I, too, had to be rushed to Penang and was warded in LGL Hosp for 3D2N! Thank God for a surprisingly great & helpful neighbour! Thank you, CS!!
And as always, our fav niece was always there! Thanks a meg, Amy!!

Well, 2012, I'm hoping & praying that upon your arrival, you'll bring happiness & good health to these 2 ole folks in Lot 10 OFH...

Dear God, please do bless us, keep us safe & healthy...in 2012...and in our years ahead...

Amen.

Sorry...

Sat 221011

Yup, sorry...sincere apologies...

And yup, Life is UNpredictable. Life As Is is now so eventful...unfortunately of the wrong kind! Anyway, so sorry again cos it's kinda personal.

So me am in here just to re-assure all who visit my Blog that this ole man is still around...in spite of what's predicted to the right of this Blog!!

Yup, 19th October 2011 has passed and me am still around & kicking albeit a mite softer nowadays!

And yup, good advice there...don't believe all that you read on the Net!! Haha!

Will write more when my present life takes a turn for the better...hopefully soon!!

Wishing everyone all the very best, Happy Deepavali for all our Hindu friends and of course, Happy Holidays for everyone else!!

Be safe always...

It's been a long time...

Sun 021011

Yup, it's been a long time...a long long time, to be exact...since me posted anything here.
Sincere apologies...I have been finding it harder & harder to sit down in front of my PC to post entries.

And yup, it's my Spondylosis(?) problem that has been a nagging issue since years ago when I had found it difficult to turn my head right, left, up & down! And it's now getting worse. The worst part is that I am allergic to that family of NSAIDs which I should take.

So it's back to the ole Panadol tabs that only lessens the pain when I need to. Sitting down in one position for too long aggravates the condition and I truly portray a "robot" when I do try to get up after a long sit!!

Anyway, there's nothing that I can do but to accept what I am today. Doc says it's kinda hereditary...wonder from whom did I inherit these genes? Haha!

Not matter, really...Life as is, must go one. True?

Anyway to update...I've managed to carry out a few mods to our still-considered new ride. Most were DIYed by "Yours Truly"! Haha!

Without going into details, these include an LED Stripe Boot Lamp, a front grille 9 LED Stripe, an OEM Auto Brake Lock, a Koso Digital Voltmeter and a set of Denso Iridium Power Spark Plugs ie not in any particular order. A pic to share of 1 of the DIY items :
Above : The Koso Digital Voltmeter.

Tomorrow, both inmates will be travelling to Penang for our usual "Value Time" with our fav. niece there. We will most probably be back in Lot 10 on 6th Oct.

After that comes what is expected to be a very hectic weekend!

NEVER grow old...haha! If only that were possible...

A great "Kay Pa"!!

Fri 190811

Yup, Pensioners do hv great (though different...from time to time(?)) "Kay Pa"s...

And yup, "Kay Pa" here refers to our country's PM...haha!

Recently the present KP (short for "Kay Pa", ok?) announced a half month Bonus for all Govt civil servants and a RM500 Special Allowance (so he called it...) for Pensioners. One cannot give bonuses to Pensioners for doing no work, right? Special Allowances? Of course! Why not?

Well, on the evening of 17th Aug, that RM500 was credited into our respective bank accounts! And yesterday, our August pension was also in! Nice Merdeka (Independence) Day gifts!

What more can any Pensioner ask for? Maybe another such Special Allowance for the New Year? Soon...? Haha!

Anyway, come 23rd Aug, both Lot 10 inmates would be going to Penang again to spend time with our fav niece for a few days. CU soon, Amy!! As always...Godwilling...

And on that day, too, it's our son's Bday. Happy Birthday, EJ!! Sincerely hope this past year had contributed to making you a wiser & more loving person...and my special wish to have our "ole" EJ back! Yup, the EJ we had given birth to. Kinda not like the EJ we've seen these past few years...

After that, on 27th Aug, is, of course, my other half's own Bday! Thank God for still keeping her next to me for this past one year! And me sincerely hope & pray that God will bless this ole man enough to have her around till the last day of my life!

Happy Happy Bday, MDB!! Love you so...

That's it!

Until me back online after all the above, here's wishing one & all a Happy Happy August & a better September 2011!!