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Actually I also not sure why this fella is coming; he is not even in our GRC! But well, about the balls-carriers, dun take it too hard. To many of them, its just work. I used to hate such people too; kiasu, kiasee, kia kui + kia cheng-hu! I would label them as spineless souls floating around, no aim in life and waiting to die only. But now I learnt to accept them lor. Then to others, its just plain respect; its like welcoming a guest to your house. Surely if someone you respect is coming to your house, you won't leave your house in its 'original filth' and let him/her see what its like on a normal day, would you? Anyway, 2nd Nov there will be a big party also; this is by the RC, who are all residents here and not govt servants. They will also announce the detailed plan for the new upgrading at the hawker. Do come and enjoy lah!

AFAIK, the only recourse you have at this point is double of the initial deposit to get the OTP. As long as the option money (ie "exercised money") has not pass hands, the deal is not sealed. If he changes his mind AFTER receiving the option money, then you can sue him.

Usually home theatre system uses the audio output (the red/white clips to connect the home theatre's raw wires to) instead of the 35mm jack. Otherwise, you can also check if ur home theatre has a 35mm jack...

Had gotten my Saniton for about a week now, big/small business all ok. Peter even called up to ask if there are any problems, quite good service I think... Now what I am going to do with the pail of water I saved up everyday while waiting for my shower to get warm...

What's the point? A transaction done 12 months ago does not have any relevance to you buying/selling now, much less for one that is done 24 months ago. But if you really want, you can always collate the info yourself to get 12 or 24 mths, or even 36 mths! So if you start now you will get your 24 mths info in Oct 2010 lor. Ok seriously, you can always get an agent to generate the info for you; most agencies do collate such information, or they will subscribe to the appropriate database for it.

You realised that your hotel room's TV is usually not hooked up with an antenna, and there is no digital box or whatever, how come got cable channels like discovery, animal planet, etc? Hotels usually subscribe for cable services as a whole building, so its all linked to one cable system, which also comes with radio channels. The channels are programmed into the setting of the TV and so you can browse just using the TV remote. As for the speaker in the toilet, its really not difficult; just buy a TV with a 35mm audio jack and plug in the speaker! You can use any normal computer speakers to do this, no need for amplifier.

You are so nice hor. If I were you I will say that since the valuation goes up then my selling price will go up also. But then again in this economy...hehe, well as long as u are happy with the price then quickly sell liao...

Login to MyHDBPage and submit the Maintenance Request form, and they will call you up very quickly. No need to constantly complain, because when you only speak to the officer-in-charge, there is no record so no point. Civil service work this way, everything must black and white then they will act fast; I trial and proven many times. The Jack Neo's show, "Just Follow Law" has some truths in it after all. The existing rigel one does not have the dual flush button, but initially when people lodged a complaint, they will try and change the button and see if it works. Recently I think they gave up and decided to change the whole bowl. Anyway, every toilet bowl also got dual flush function; press and release = half flush, press and hold = full flush lor! Just a matter of whether you got the extra button for dual flush or not...

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I am using the citygas one, but the gas consumption really shot sky-high and we don't even cook!

Really?? Okok I will call them tomorrow...thanks! So hor, next week if you all see me selling my mini fridge in Garage sale then you will know what happened...haha! Dun picha my lobang hor...

Got a competition for you photographic enthusiasts! Can download the application form here: http://www.pa.gov.sg/MungoBlobs/262/469/form_low-final.pdf --------- Updates on upcoming activities in our estate: What: SERS Completion & Handover Ceremony Date: 18 Oct 2008, Saturday Time: 4:00pm to 8:00pm Where: Blk 89/90/91 playground Details: With dinner packs, games, performances, etc. What: Block Party cum Ministerial Walkabout (Pic: Mr K Shanmugam) Date: 2 Nov 2008, Sunday Time: 9:00am to 1:00pm Where: Commonwealth Drive Zone (ie our entire estate lah!) Details: Minister will walk around the estate (duh, walkabout mahh) and proceed to a public forum at Queenstown CC at 11:00am. Those who are interested to engage the Minister can pm me for seats at the forum. What: Year-end Party (maybe with pasar malam) Date: 21st to 22nd Dec 2008, Sat/Sun Time: 6:30pm till late Where: Open space at Sheng Shiong supermart Details: Again with performances, contests, games, food, etc. (Anyone got lobang for pasar malam operator can pm me??) Citizens-On-Patrol guys, look out for my pm! Anyone else who are interested to protect our estate can pm me with your name and contact no. Happening hor??

Two feet is abit cramped leh, maybe for my fat *** lah, haha! You should list out the detailed quotation for forummers to compare item by item. But in general, for new flats everyone also doing the 3 main areas woh, so at $22K its quite alright lah.

You already answered your own question; you wanted to keep this OTP right? If so then ask them to reissue the cheque and make another offer. But if you are unhappy with revaluation and loss of COV, then tell them that the previous negotiation was based on previous valuation. If they want to revalue, then you will want to renegotiate the price. But in this case then you must be prepared to lose the deal...

I think you got it wrong. By the number of 'chances', it doesn't mean the x no. of queue numbers will be generated. Rather, you will have four times the opportunity to get ONE queue number. Its like having four applications at one go. Balloting is just the nicer way of naming lucky draw because it works the same. The more slips you have inside the lucky draw box, the higher the chance you will get picked. And of course if you are lucky, one slip will kana already lor, but then the next thing is whether you kana first prize or last prize lah... I think this is fair because if we want to argue who deserve or who need to get the flat more, the reasons are endless and can argue until the cows come home.

Basically layout is a matter of personal taste, what I like and what you like are different. And in terms of functionality, then you need to have the dimensions to discuss. Which is why I asked you about the wardrobe, is that the correct dimensions, because it seemed too 'thin' to me. You need clearance for the TV mount and wirings behind the TV (ie inside the wardrobe) too. Anyway I still prefer the 2nd layout in your first post, except again the walkway between the TV and the bed, whether its too cramped. And for that you need to have draft the layout accurately with dimensions to find out.

Huh, you mean your parents forced it down your throat to take their money? Or if you don't take they will disown you?? I know what you meant lah, not trying to change your belief. Of course when in difficulties, who else can you turn to except your loved ones and your parents? And if really got a lot of money of course will be first to share with is your loved ones too. But what I am saying is our own mindset, it should always be to depend on ourselves first then turn to other means if really cannot make it. Also good for training ourselves; how long can our parents be around? We can't depend on them forever. More importantly, sometimes we don't really know if our parents are really okay with their finances or just putting a nice front but struggling behind. To them, they can sacrifice themselves for their children. Money will never be enough one lor; there is no such thing as "extra money". Tell you a real life eg: Once my dad give up his holiday dream (which I didn't know) in order to give me the money for the downpayment of my car. He was doing well, so I thought he got "extra money" and I took it. Now I felt so bad. Yes my dad won't die if don't go for holiday, but I also won't die to save up first and buy the car later mah, right? Now even though I repaid him, he also never go for that holiday anymore because no kakis to go with; his friends already went liao. Thus its not so much in difficulties that I am talking about here, but its the little luxuries that our parents can enjoy if we are able to take care of ourselves and not depend on them anymore... Oops, going off-topic here...hehe...

Yes its standard size, you can buy those with seashells embedded inside, or those winnie the pooh and mickey mouse ones! Some more kiasu ones may want to detach the existing cover and seat, bring to the shop to compare...

Erm, obviously you haven't eaten at a temple before, otherwise you would know that there are ALOT of people who really just eat and go. But I know what you trying to say lah...anywayy! Haha...

As long as it flushes better and won't crack under my fat butt, who cares if its thinner materials?? Unless made of gold (like NKF tt durai's!) then I can go melt and sell by weight, otherwise don't care about thickness lah! Currently feedback from those who got the Saniton replacement is that it works better... It also can do dual flush; press and release = small business, press and hold = big business!

Did you measured the wardrobe size?? Can it be so 'thin'? Make sure got enough clearance for the clothes-hangers and doors...

Call me a skeptic, but I am always wary of those who are always up in arms about 'going green'. In oz, the green movement actually forms the underlying principle for certain politicians to gain votes. The latest Al Gore story, where he is caught to be staying in the most 'un-green' bungalow, also became very controversial. Alot of people are already suspecting his global warming movement, peppered with alot of money-spinning concerts, contests, campaigns, sponsors, etc is a whole big scam to rip us off.

Purple Sage is a high-end buffet caterer, last time use to do big events like mercs launches and gala functions. They provide nicely decorated tables and decor, complete with uniformed wait staff. But seemed like now they also have gone low-end; saw a few opening ceremonies of small shops also using them. Would be nice to have some 'branded' buffet for your function lor...hehe...

If really want expert then u should post in Mr Chong's forum; none of the rest of us are experts...

Let's think back; when a couple decides to have a baby, is it one of the top reasons to support them in old age?? I doubt it, so we should never have this thought at all. However, its seemed to be in our culture to do so; our forefathers had taken care of their own children, then take care of their own parents and end up having no money to take care of themselves. So it goes with the children taking care of them and end up not having money to take care of themselves too. Its like taking two steps forward and one step backward. IMO, in order to break this cycle, we must make sure we are can take care of OURSELVES, and not hoping that our children can earn more to take care of us. Whatever they earn is to be spend for the FUTURE, ie for themselves and for their offsprings, not backward for their parents. Ermm! So you should know where the problem lies, don't you? Maybe the angmohs are doing the right thing; they move out by the time they start to work, where their parents only in their late-30's or early-40's, and can start planning for old age.