Helianthus annuus, Sunflower

Bought her from one of the Sg.Buloh nurseries near the Hospital. Planted her facing the east, where the sun rises.


She's about to bloom now..


Bloomed.


Approximately 18cm in diameter..


All she needed was just water, some fertilizer and of course plenty of sunlight!


Let's see how this turns out to be...

Helianthus annuuss, they are suitable for all ocassions, reasonable price and long lasting.

Daredevil crisis

Accidents due to speeding do not only happen on highways. This freak accident occured at the Sunway Damamsara road heading towards Tropicana late night yesterday. The satria was modified with Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 3 engine with horsepower of 270 bhp. (OK..This info was told by my bro, I didn't go check it out myself.)
These pictures were taken the next morning when my family was on our way home from lunch.








If you were to modify your car, remember to seek lotsa expert opinions and some physics knowledge.

Drive safely than be sorry.
Live life, love life!

American Cocker Spaniel vs English Cocker Spaniel

My american spaniard is named Bernie while the english is called Brandi.

The most distinctive feature between these two breeds is the size of its snout.English spaniard has longer and sharper muzzle compared to the american where hers is somewhat mesocephaelic. American spaniard has a wide and broad muzzle with a sqaure jaw.

Size of the american is smaller than the english.

Brandi is easier to train compared to Bernie. Simple trick like a hand shake has yet to be mastered by Bernie after years of training!

Both needs regular coat trimming because their coat gets tangle easily.

Both of them enjoy water a lot. Just let off their leash and they will automatically head towards the nearest puddle of water.

Both the spaniels are always in the happy mood. When u have a really bad day, just head home and look at them, all your worries will be gone!

Grapes from Malaysia

Hey! Who said grapes can only grow in cold climate?
Here are some evidences of grapes grown outside our house garden in Sg.Buloh, Malaysia.











All you need to do is plant the grape seeds after eating the fruit. Make sure there is plenty of room for the plant to creep e.g. on a pergola. Not sure if it can grow nicely on fence.

However, the size is smaller than those seen in hypermarkets and it needs some time (approx. 12 months) and luck to fruit. The plant in the pictures was planted 18 months ago.

If you are thinking of plating grapes now, make sure you have lotsa patience!

Flora of Sg.Buloh

Here are some flowers successfully grown by mom.









From top: "Fu Kwai" flower; Orchid; Bunga Kertas("Dou quin"-in cantonese); Purple flower(mom forgot the name)

SPIDI a.k.a MIN MIN

Just for min,














Spidi..my most loyal fren
She's now 5 and a half years old
Breed is spitz mix poodle and terrier
Loves human food especially durian--adviced by vet not to give any durian
Afraid of water and hates taking bath
Can't swim
Good jogging companion
Bit human before
More friendly now
Looks into ur eyes when she wants to be pet
Her only enemy is Brandi, my other dog--attacked Brandi once till Brandi was admitted due to maggot wound and mom needed to pay RM300+ for her medical fees.
Spidi..most obedient among my three dogs

Tortilla de Patata

My friend and I paid RM5 each to attend a workshop by Dr.Ignacio on "How to prepare Tortilla de Patata" in IMU during the 15th Anniversary Carnival.



Ingredients:
cooking oil
french fries
2 Chicken eggs
few pinch of salt
dried thyme/basil leaves

BEAT THE EGGS
1)Beat the eggs together in a bowl.
2)Then, add in the herbs and half teaspoon of salt.

FRY THE FRIES
1) Thaw the french fries at room temperature.
2) Heat up the cooking oil in frying pan and then put in the fries.
3) Add some thyme/basil leaves and a few pinch of salt into the oil. Fry at low flame.


4) Remove the fries from the oil when they are still soft and soggy. (Do not wait until they turn golden brown and crunchy.)




5) Place the fries into another pre-heated frying pan, then, pour in the beaten eggs.


6) Spread the fries and eggs evenly in the pan. Cook for 5 mins.


7) Flip the egg and fries over to cook the other side.Cook for another 5 mins.


8) Then its ready to serve.