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Tan Tock Seng Hospital Community Charity Fund. will be organising a Family & Friends Charity Ride in conjunction with the launch of a Park Connector in the Northeastern part of Singapore by the National Parks Board (NParks) on 25 February … Continue reading

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Northeast monsoon 2011

The monsoon this December in Singapore has been quite pleasant and nicely marked the year’s passage.  But I am sure some have suffered the relentless downpour on certain days that are described as monsoon surges. The info below taken from … Continue reading

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My new foldie

I have been vacillating on this for over a year – sell the roadie and get the foldie.  So finally got down to it and got myself a Tern Link P9.  I was actually looking for one that was cheaper … Continue reading

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Syzygium

Luscious fruits. Along the Kallang-Bishan Park connector. Must be the holidays that I can totally take in the beauty of this plant displaying its bounty.

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A strange form

Tacca integrifolia

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1st of some long routes

11.43 km 2 hours Running with the vibrams. So far I am getting quite used to the five-fingers and enjoying the change in my style of running. No sign of knee pain or ITB. Only main problem is pain at … Continue reading

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Two brothers

So many years between them, from the war, the occupation, the cabarets, children and grandchildren…. The enjoyment of the lard-filled peranakan Chinese New Year dinner seems more than justified.

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Its the ride not the destination

This post is dedicated to my bro-in-law who is missing out on the more important things in life such as this ride to Upper Pierce, to Mandai Zoo and back. A nice 41 km ride with lots of hills.

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I dream of Saturn

Had a dream that I was peering into my telescope to look at Saturn. Anyway, a couple of weeks ago, I brought Matt and Josh to look at Saturn from the Astro club’s viewing evening. Seeing another planet gives perspective. … Continue reading

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Nudibranchs and the power of the sun in their tentacles

Saw this cutie at Sentosa today – Polka-dot nudibranch (Jorunna funebris) Besides nudibranchs, there were a few other people from the seashore groups that were there brought in by the low tide today. Then I happened to see this slug … Continue reading

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