Posh Nosh

Look how my sewing implements have grown with an outlay of $SG50

Have discovered the foot lever needs replacing though so have a serviceman arriving this afternoon to have a look. Don't think I have ever owned this range of cotton colours before and was not expecting the deal to include anything but the machine and pedal. Lots to play with in my spare time after a trip to Spotlight.

We collected this from Judie's place in Tampines on Thursday evening. Thursday was a Public Holiday for National Day which is massive here with parades and fireworks etc.  Every public building and many private ones have been draped in the Sg flag for a month in the lead-up. This is only our second public holiday where our Centre has closed, all the others keep falling on a Saturday or Sunday and the business stays open and they just pay us double.  Not exactly complaining but an extra day added to our 'weekends' would be fabulous!

We began our day-off walking a section of the NE Riverine loop which totals 26 kms of walking/cycling trails and park connectors following the waterways near Punggol in the far NE end of the island. Being close to water we were able to spot some new birds too.

 Some parts are a little too neatly contrived

 Long-tailed shrike

On the way home we ventured into an electrical store and came home with 2 tower fans which were massively discounted because of the holiday. With these we are hoping to reduce the need for running the air cons when we are home.

On Monday, despite the fact that Peter is away in NZ and Aust recruiting for 2013, the rest of the trekkers took to Bukit Timah again. It was lucky we had Eric with us to make sure we took the right paths. Perhaps I talk too much! This week we got a picture of the massive eagles' nest we first discovered a fortnight ago, but this time no birds about or calls to be heard.

In the afternoon MAE social club went to High Tea at The Fullerton, now a 5 star luxury hotel located right at the mouth of the Singapore River. This imposing building was opened in 1928 and housed the General Post Office, The Exchange, Singapore Club and a number of other Govt Depts. Very impressive atrium and courtyard where we dined. Haven't bothered enquiring about the cost of a room.

And they keep refreshing the cake trays as you empty them and refilling your teapots!

Wouldn't Ron have loved this!

 You probably don't recognise us, we are the same 4 trekkers as above but scrubbed up rather well for High Tea don't you think?