Night Owl Chatterboxes - Part XXV!

• Meia Gisborn

  5 May 06, 22:49

  Originally posted by jetta:

  Nope. I'll get it right some day.

  Don't quote me on this, but I think "kwey teow" in Cantonese is guai tew.
• littlestream

  5 May 06, 22:50

  Originally posted by jetta:

  Talk about bak chew. I've been talking to my Sg optician about getting my new prescription filled since it's cheaper. But I was at Costco yesterday to pick up film and I strayed to the optical area. Cheap! Only $250 for what I'm looking for. How bad are your eyes?
  
  Re: Tulips *zoom!*

  No, no......my eyes okay but prevention mah.
  
  Huh? $250??? Ah, that's cheap.
• littlestream

  5 May 06, 22:51

  Originally posted by jetta:

  Nope. I'll get it right some day.

  Aiyah, jetta.........I told you already. Kuay teow is "hor". Look for the Chinese character, "River".
• littlestream

  5 May 06, 22:52

  Originally posted by Meia Gisborn:

  Don't quote me on this, but I think "kwey teow" in Cantonese is guai tew.

  This term only typical of S'poreans/M'sians. That's why I dare not say. My M'sian friend said it once in the Chinese restaurants and man, you should hear the laughters!!!!
• jetta

  5 May 06, 22:52

  Wow MG. Re: your road trip. Awesome! That's the one thing we'd like to do but the thought of putting all that mileage on my car kinda stings. Hubby says that when he retires we'll rent an RV and just get lost for a couple months.
  
  We've been itching to take short weekend trips since we got here but one thing or another always gets in the way. Our first destination: Joshua Tree.
• jetta

  5 May 06, 22:53

  Originally posted by Meia Gisborn:

  Don't quote me on this, but I think "kwey teow" in Cantonese is guai tew.

  For sure? I don't want to look like a fool.
• jetta

  5 May 06, 22:55

  Originally posted by littlestream:

  No lah, I doubt. He is very wise mah.
  
  Your kids with braces liao ah? Must go adjust each week izzit?

  Not yet. They have a 2-hour appointment in an hour, getting the equipment fitted. Poor things. Porridge for the next few days for them.
• littlestream

  5 May 06, 22:55

  With the strength in the C$, I should really consider doing some exchange. My sis told me they may be going to US. Her son is enrolled in a uni in NJ. She is asking me to join them in US. They visited Toronto until sian liao. Thrice for both sisters so yah, I think they have had enough.
  
  I think I'll plan for Atlantic City, NYC and perhaps Boston?
• littlestream

  5 May 06, 22:56

  Originally posted by jetta:

  Not yet. They have a 2-hour appointment in an hour, getting the equipment fitted. Poor things. Porridge for the next few days for them.

  Yah, it is a pain.
  
  Eh, got cereal also mah. That oats one nice to eat leh.
• Meia Gisborn

  5 May 06, 22:58

  Originally posted by jetta:

  For sure? I don't want to look like a fool.

  Aiya, surely someone in Singapore can take and e-mail you a picture of a plate of kway teow that you can print out and keep in your purse, so you can show the order taker at the restaurant just what you want.
• jetta

  5 May 06, 22:59

  Originally posted by littlestream:

  With the strength in the C$, I should really consider doing some exchange. My sis told me they may be going to US. Her son is enrolled in a uni in NJ. She is asking me to join them in US. They visited Toronto until sian liao. Thrice for both sisters so yah, I think they have had enough.
  
  I think I'll plan for Atlantic City, NYC and perhaps Boston?

  You'll have a good time. I've never been to the East Coast though. My dream is to be there during Christmas to see the tree, do some skating and lots of shopping.
• jetta

  5 May 06, 23:04

  Originally posted by Meia Gisborn:

  Aiya, surely someone in Singapore can take and e-mail you a picture of a plate of kway teow that you can print out and keep in your purse, so you can show the order taker at the restaurant just what you want.

  I'll just take streamie's word for it and try it next time. Thanks!
• Meia Gisborn

  5 May 06, 23:04

  Originally posted by jetta:

  Wow MG. Re: your road trip. Awesome! That's the one thing we'd like to do but the thought of putting all that mileage on my car kinda stings. Hubby says that when he retires we'll rent an RV and just get lost for a couple months.
  
  We've been itching to take short weekend trips since we got here but one thing or another always gets in the way. Our first destination: Joshua Tree.

  For sure, the current cost of gasoline would make one think twice about embarking on such an extended trip nowadays. Gone are the days of $0.89/gal. gas (you remember those, don't you???).
  
  You're right about the mileage thing. When we went on that transcontinental road trip, we drove my roommate's ratty old Buick Skyhawk which fortunately didn't break down. However, if I were to make a similar trip today, I'd probably just rent a car and take advantage of the unlimited mileage that most rental agencies offer on their passenger cars.
• jetta

  5 May 06, 23:09

  Originally posted by Meia Gisborn:

  For sure, the current cost of gasoline would make one think twice about embarking on such an extended trip nowadays. Gone are the days of $0.89/gal. gas (you remember those, don't you???).
  
  You're right about the mileage thing. When we went on that transcontinental road trip, we drove my roommate's ratty old Buick Skyhawk which fortunately didn't break down. However, if I were to make a similar trip today, I'd probably just rent a car and take advantage of the unlimited mileage that most rental agencies offer on their passenger cars.

  I wasn't stateside during those days of cheap gas. Too bad for us.
  
  *looking at the time* Oh oh, I'm late! I'm late! For a very important date! Bye!
• the Bear

  5 May 06, 23:11

  buhbye jetta
  
  have a great weekend
• Meia Gisborn

  5 May 06, 23:15

  Originally posted by littlestream:

  With the strength in the C$, I should really consider doing some exchange. My sis told me they may be going to US. Her son is enrolled in a uni in NJ. She is asking me to join them in US. They visited Toronto until sian liao. Thrice for both sisters so yah, I think they have had enough.
  
  I think I'll plan for Atlantic City, NYC and perhaps Boston?

  In my opinion, AC isn't really worth visiting unless you intend to gamble at the casinos and/or do the boardwalk thing.
  
  There's definitely more to see and do in NYC and Boston, but do realize they are very expensive cities.
  
  If your relatives and you are going to tour the east coast, I would strongly suggest that you find time to take in the museums of the Smithsonian Institution in WDC. The wealth of accumulated knowledge contained in those museums is truly, truly mind-numbing.
• the Bear

  5 May 06, 23:20

  yeah.. go to museums... that's always strongly recommended
  
  i'm wondering if i should put up something for next weekend... seeing it's a long weekend... Friday is Vesak Day
• littlestream

  6 May 06, 01:58

  I'm backkkkk...............
  
  Woohoo........grilled salmon on a bed of baby spinach!!! Yay!!! Didn't over-eat.
• the Bear

  6 May 06, 01:59

  while i'm dying of hunger here
• stellazio

  6 May 06, 02:00

  olio at suntec have this nice brownie on offer..for 5 bucks only..darn it forgot to take photo..
  
  brownie served in hot plate,with a cup of hot fudge thrown over it, and nuts sprinkled..woo..
• udontknowme

  6 May 06, 02:01

  Originally posted by stellazio:

  olio at suntec have this nice brownie on offer..for 5 bucks only..darn it forgot to take photo..
  
  brownie served in hot plate,with a cup of hot fudge thrown over it, and nuts sprinkled..woo..

  with ice cream??
• littlestream

  6 May 06, 02:02

  Originally posted by Meia Gisborn:
  
  In my opinion, AC isn't really worth visiting unless you intend to gamble at the casinos and/or do the boardwalk thing.
  
  There's definitely more to see and do in NYC and Boston, but do realize they are very expensive cities.
  
  If your relatives and you are going to tour the east coast, I would [b]strongly suggest that you find time to take in the museums of the Smithsonian Institution in WDC. The wealth of accumulated knowledge contained in those museums is truly, truly mind-numbing.[/b]

  I've been to AC twice liao but for my sis, just smell the gambling air bah. Unless we go Vegas. But then too ex for me to travel to Vegas.
  
  Honestly, I rather they visit me in TO, then we can make side trips to the Maritimes. There are many Chinese-operated tour buses and their deals are really good!!!!
  
  But, thanks, MG. You will laugh that when I arrived at the Smithsonian Institution, I only sat at the lobby. Too tired to roam liao. And in WDC? It was monuments after monuments. Hubby and I gave up and opt to sit in the coach.
• littlestream

  6 May 06, 02:04

  Originally posted by the Bear:

  while i'm dying of hunger here

  Huh? You are still awake ah?
  
  Aiyoh, kelian. Nah, have some desserts.
  
  
• the Bear

  6 May 06, 02:05

  watching Arsenic and Old Lace.. it's a HOOT!
• littlestream

  6 May 06, 02:05

  Originally posted by stellazio:

  olio at suntec have this nice brownie on offer..for 5 bucks only..darn it forgot to take photo..
  
  brownie served in hot plate,with a cup of hot fudge thrown over it, and nuts sprinkled..woo..

  *drools~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~*
  
  
  
  Now I regret not eating desserts.