Copper thimble from Perlis

 Finally got myself a proper thimble for handstitched darning and repairs . 

Made in Perlis and crafted from copper , , it was an unexpected find in a curio shop . 

The underside is an odd museum green , the shade found on ancient brass pieces . Fits on my thumb and has a very good weight to it .

Nando's Peri-Vilege Membership Card

One of the nicest membership card packs I ever paid $10 for is this

Tear the cute sticker seal open...

..to reveal the membership card.

Don't need to read this book

The title caught my eye.

Hmm....is it even remotely possible ?

I mean just using your mind to think and growing rich from that .

Probably.... since I'm possibly one of those who unknowingly abide by this principle, working just a few days in a month.

Lazy bones me didn't even bother to ask for assistance to remove the plastic wrap to enable me to flip through the contents inside.

No, I didn't even lift it up from its rack to turn it round so that I could read what was on the back.

As fate would have it ...He ( my other unthink-alike partner in crime ) spotted this title nearby...

" I know exactly who needs this book "

No, he wasn't talking about me.

What happened next was us two trying very hard ( but completely failing) to stiffle our uncontrollable giggling fit,  as we tried to imagine how that individual would be staring at this in order " to make it happen"

Of Wenlocks and Mandevilles

In case you didn't know already, the Wenlock is an Olympic mascot whereas the Mandeville represents the Paralympic games. Mandevilles have a larger triangular head with a cycling helmet hairstyle whereas Wenlocks are smaller necked.

As you can see, they were an instant hit with most kids like this Maritime Wenlock below.

Found the first Mandeville inside our hotel.

This golden raven patterned one was installed just along the pathway to the Tower of London.

The Beefeater Mandeville lay further down the cobbled road

 

With 83 statues scattered around London, if I weren't so hard pressed for time, I would have joined the hunting bandwagon too.

80 Sen Ticket on a Lamborghini

Caught this on my camera as I scanned the Gurney Drive strip.

Spot the pink parking slip on the windscreen.

Ridiculous isn't it ?

Petai Tree on the NSE

This is a petai flower. It looks like a weird furry ball on the end of a long reed . The yellow tinge you see at the end, consists of tiny flowers filled with pollen .

When the surrounding fluff falls off , it will look something like a queer bulb

This is what it looks like up in the tree

Eventually, those bulbs will grow and form these hanging clusters of pods

The most amazing thing is, I spotted this tree at a PLUS reststop on the NSE.

If you're keen, keep a look out after the Sungai Dua toll plaza for this small rest stop. It lies just before a water logged marsh that flanks both sides of the highway

Birds nest on my balcony

The incessant chirping made me look harder.

Oh gosh.

A mummy bird had made her nest between 2 outdoor airconditioning compressors .

For the next two weeks or so, we relied on fan power. If we had switched it on, the babies would have perished from the sheer heat alone.

Other people would probably have destroyed the nest for fear of mite infestation . But we didn't do anything.

Twigs, grass, all in one huge big ball ! You would have thought there was a baby eagle in there.

Then one day, a crow attacked and 2 of the cutest, tiniest little birds fell out.

I shooed the rascal away but held back from touching them . Always refrain from handling baby birds no matter how heartless it seems . Never ever interfere or they might not survive.

Today, one finally flew off. I managed to snap this just before the second offspring took flight.

See, there's a whole lot of waste and grass with seeds,all courtesy of the hardworking parents.

The clearest picture of the lot. Don't know what bird it is, but the underside is a greenish yellow and it's got white markings on its beak.

One strong gutsy little birdey.

Don't know if they'll ever return but I think their mom panicked when she found them both MIA. 

She's quite a songstress but this time she kind of sounded urgent as she called out to them.

After all the fun being nature's host, it's time to wash up.

Crowing At The Fridge

I was at a local carwash the other day waiting for my turn when I saw this. The carwash is located next to a makeshift restaurant which had already closed for the day.

A crow was staring at the fridge, looking at all the goodies inside and I guess, he was trying to figure out how to get to them.

Notice that it is heavily padlocked. Makes me wonder if it has succeeded before .

They used to be scavengers picking at rubbish but nowadays, they seem to have developed a preference for just discarded fast foods .

Have personally seen them picnicking on Mc Donalds french fries ( yep french fries) .They seem to be able to recognise the brand and logo.

On another occasion, I observed a tag team punching open a styrofoam lunch box from the top to get to the pasar malam food inside.

We may despise them but they're so resourceful and smart. Maybe it's just a matter of time before we have to lock our fridges up too .

Hot Wheels collectible toy from Mc Donalds

I'm not embarassed to admit that I often pop into Mc Donalds to check out the collectible toys. Neither do I hide behind a cloak and explain that " I'm getting this for my kids"

"It's for me " is the answer anyone will get, should they ever ask.

Today, I stumbled upon one of the finest Hot Wheels cars they have ever offered . Nice !

14 of Penang's Most Hardworking Little Weekend Artists

The need for a cuppa was the reason why I found myself heading towards Kim&Gary at the underground level of 1st Avenue Mall .

Can't say I stumbled upon this event as it was held next to the restaurant

Talk about guts !

When I turn fifty,I hope to still possess the verve and nerve,which I found pulsating from a corner of Memory Lane,Ipoh.
Better known as Pasar Karat or Lorkin,it's a well known antique market just like the one in Lorong Kulit,Penang

Just couldn't believe my eyes when I spotted this pop yeh yeh band assembling on the five foot way.