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Thanks, fish....... Is it at Chomp Chomp or the hawker centre? I have not gone there for quite some time, so not sure whether they have changed.

Yummy yum..yum...indeed!!!!! Fried kway teow with x-tra HUMs, and pork LARD makes my mouth water. Anyone know of any places where they sell "good" char kuay teow - near North East area??????

I always got sorethroat during the CNY because of too much "bak kwa". I cured it by taking panadol & liang teh - very effective. Yes, all sinful things in life are very irresistable and unhealthy. But, without them life becomes "boring". Therefore, enjoy life by indulging in them in moderation. We must know when it's enough before anything serious happens to us. If everything "cannot", what is life then!!!!!

Be happy that you are gainfully employed. Many people out there are jobless - many lost their jobs (retrenched or company closed down), many capable and able bodied and bright youngsters are still looking around for a job (my own son included). Some ex-businessmen are driving taxis to earn a living and make make end meet. I also know of families that are facing extreme hardship because their sole breadwinner are jobless (some subsequently were so depressed that they committed suicide to end their agony - leaving their loved ones broken hearted. It is true that many companies are acting "blur" to save money for themselves. There are`also companies that are not really doing well. So, be happy with what we have now and keep hoping that we will spot a "silver lining" in the clouds.

I love all of them: Char Kuey Teow Pig Trotters Mutton Soup Pig Innards Chicken B...S... Kong Bak, etc................................................... Now I still enjoy them, but much less - controlled by wifey because she still needs me around, or....... could it be that she doesn't want me to be a burden to her???

Silly as it may seem, I also learnt from my own silly mistake before and I paid the price of higher elect. bills and faster breakdown of the appliance...... and other things too. That's why I would advise others not to do it. All of us learn, one time or another, in life. It's alright to make mistakes. But, not learning from it and repeating the same mistake again....... is a serious problem. Through this SRC forum page we learn from one another - novices learn from veterans -veterans also learn from veterans - ...........it goes round and round. Let's do so happily!!!!!!!!

Cool it ........man!!! Looks like the "HEATER is on instead". Just think of our fridge & aircon - Do we turn them of and on to save energy? The built-in themostats will do the necessary in controlling the temperature. We will in fact be using more energy for the chiller to stop......temperature pickup in tank.....then chiller start again to cool the higher temperature...... This is my theory.

Yes, it's supposed to be very hardy.... and agressive. In fact, mine helps rid my tank of small crabs and worms. They love prawns too and other creatures that hide in live rocks. Lobster is right. They cannot be kept with any other fish that looks like dottyback shape. I am not too sure why yours disappeared. Could it be because they could not find enough "fresh food" in your tank, or if you had put a few together they were involved in deadly duels - killing each other?

It's like modern art. You will see what you want to see and what on your mind.... hmmmmmmm I see....!

Certainly, Lester!!! Not that she's a "perfect" person, bacause I am not perfect too. We all have our weaknesses so we need to accept each other's faults (as long as they are not serious). We have differences, lots of them. We argue quite often but we learn to accept and respect each others views, opinions and perceptions. I do have lots of temptations, lusts I had lot of opportunities to be unfaithful too. After all that's human, and I'm pretty charismatic and attractive to ladies young and old (he he he, ......), but so far I've been able to keep a cool head and resist them. Honestly, I would love to have some fun, but knowing the possible complications and risks involved and not wanting to screw up my life and make my dear wife broken hearted I resisted. Not easy though. I always thinks: what if my wife does the same to me? How would I feel? She's quite attractive too. There is a saying: "Do unto others what you would others do unto you". Hope that answers your question (???).

Life's journey is full of trials and tribulation. Having a life partner and to be together happily ever after is indeed one of the most difficult tests that all of us go through. It takes a lot of resolve, endurance, self sacrifices, resilience, etc............ LOVE is only a word; supposedly a wonderous feeling. Marriage may seem to be a bed of roses, until one becomes aware of the thorns - and lots of them. I fully agree with you that "age of the companion is not too important but the connection is". It is also true that a large part of us are not explained or revealed to anyone. Not even the person closest to us - our wife. That is because we "love" them and care for them. We do not want them to worry and be unhappy. Sometimes, we also feel that they "may not feel or understand our struggle and why". Yes, we have gone though a lot. We have had our shares of happiness, miseries, setbacks and disapppointments. Any respectable and capable man worth his salt would also have gone through temptations and lures of pleasures. We want to live our life to the fullest. That's human. At the end of it all, should we ask ourselves - What we really want for ourselves, our children and our wife (our FAMILY)? Having gone through so much and having given so much to them and made so much sacrifies for them - Are we going to regret and take back or destroy everything? Of course, the answer depends very much on whether they "deserve it or not" which can be very subjective, and is very "personal to holder". To be honest with you, I am also having the same dilemma. But no matter what I may do. That last thing that I want is to let anything affect my family. I have decided and made my choice. Your choice is your!!!

I mean hard feelings

Sorry Lizard, I didn't mean to be "sharp". My apologies if it is so. I'm the straight forward type and speak my mind. No heart feelings, I hope.

I doubt very much if they can. I remember some years ago when my golden dragon was so scared by "something" that it splashed out of the tank - cover and all.

Lizard, I'm getting a bit confused!! You are concerned about your friend, the young, sweet and innocent girl or yourself??? You mentioned that - "in fact, the temptation was so great, that i don't even mind getting one gf myself.

Flying Carpet, that is what I would call WISDOM - very "chim" but it makes great sense. An excellent piece of advice!!! If he is really so DUMB as not to heed it, good luck to him. He will wake up only to find his sweet dreams turning into nightmares. He is "doomed to ....................."

You seem to give the impression that they were doing those "silly things" infront of you andthey were so "tempting" that you felt like doing the same. Sound worrying!!!! I just wonder whether an "innocent" young thing would do "silly things" with an old man. Obviously, it's "ILLICIT LUST". As long as it's mutual, there is nothing that others can do about it. Telling is wife will only "help" to destroy his family faster. Let Nature take it course. He will be too old to sustain those "silly acts" and the sweet, young and "innocent" thing will find someone else who can do "it" better.

Do u have any good and sincere friend who is young, handsome and eligible? You can try introducing him to this "sweet, young and innocent girl" and encourage him to go after her. By doing so you will be doing something "good" to 3 good friends. If you qualify, do the necessary yourself!!!! Otherwise, don't get entangled and mess up your own life too.

Don't worry, human beings can be even more frightening than ghost!!!! At least if you don't disturb them they won't bother you. So, avoid running around in dark and "shady" areas.

Marriage is like a "gamble". Whether we win or lose depends very much on the stakes we are willing to put in and lots of "luck". If we know how much we are prepared to put in, even if we lose the losses are limited. If we know our limits and are smart enough to know when to quit and be more realistic and down to earth we may emerge winners - not because we will win more money, but because we will lose less and not lose beyond what we can afford and mess up our lives and those close to us. With some "luck" we will be better off, of course. All of us do have a choice. Whether we win or lose is entirely up to the individual. Whether we have control over our own lives or leave everything to fate, the choice is ours. For marriage, I personally believe in 90/10. 90 percent our own doing and 10 percent luck. My 2 cents worth.

......And enjoying your marine tank, I suppose. Blessing in disguise!

Congrats!!! The fact that you've been "invited" is evident that they see leadership qualities in you. It is, therefore, based on your own merits. Keep it up and all the best to you!!

BH you really have the "vision and drive" and lots of passion and for what you do. Your involvement at Aquarama shows your dedication and commitment - for being there despite your school work and exams. All these, coupled with your receptiveness to good advice will stand you in good stead in your years ahead. As all your friends had mentioned, do concentrate on your "O" level at the moment and give it your highest priority. Your beautiful reef tanks will certainly serve you well during your "break" in between studies. A good education will be an insurance to a better future and, of course, that will also enable you to realise your "dreams" in Reefing. I can see that you have lots of friends behind you.

That's the right spirit, flying carpet!!!! Sorry to hear of your loss. Really admire the way you are able to pick yourself up and compose yourself so fast despite your personal setback.

I think the cow cannot reach home because it has its lost way - too distracted!!!