A good piece.....

It has been some times since I last blogged... just too busy with the word - lazy as well. Kekeke...

Last week, I met another stranger... another STRANGE man...

"Hi, how much is it for prawn fishing?"
"$14.50 an hour sir."
"Why are those people there (referring to the prawn fishing anglers) so stupid?"
"Beg your pardon, sir...?"
"I mean those people out there. So stupid! $14.50 can go NTUC buy alot of prawns! Hiaz... I just wonder why....."
"Sir, indeed you could purchase alot of prawns at NTUC but those prawns are all dead. It is not about the prawns but it is about having fun catching them and spending quality time with friends or family."
"I can buy prawns and cook them then spend good time with my family as well. Right?"
"Yes, you could. I am not stopping you from buying prawns from NTUC and I am not asking you to try prawn fishing as well. You have the liberty to choose what you want to do with your $14.50 and so the same for the rest of my customers as well."
"So stupid....."

Later on, he went on to talk to some of my customers... guess what... he got a good piece from them... hahaha

New operating hours

Dear friends,

From today onwards, new operating hours for prawn fishing at Bottle Tree Park will take effect.

Fri & Sat: 9am - 3am

Sun - Thurs: 9am - 2am

See ya there!

Know-everything-&-anyhow family day at the park.

When we run a business, definitely, we will face all kinds of problems with all kinds of customers. Dealing with hard-to-handle customers, we always have to put on a smile no matter what and do our best to resolve the situation. At the end of the day, running a business is about making money and not about creating enemies from customers.

There is a group of people which is hard to handle as well and they are NOT even customers. I call them the "Know-everything-&-anyhow".

These people would never contribute to the business. They will never buy anything from retail shops. They will never take out their wallet if their intention is to walk-walk-see-see only.

I have met many such cases at my business premises.

Know-everything-&-anyhow family day at the park.

Know-everything-&-anyhow grandma, "Fish prawn so expensive, market cheaper. Market prawn more fresh lah. Why these people waste money? So stupid! Market prawns more fresh lah."

How is it possible for a dead prawn to be fresher than a lively prawn?

Know-everything-&-anyhow uncle, "Aiyo, all these people so stupid. The operator feeds the prawn full full so that they catch nothing. So stupid. Waste money only. Go market buy better lah. Prawn fresher somemore."

If this uncle ever starts a prawn fishing business using such tactics, he would soon find his name in the history book. HISTORY!

Know-everything-&-anyhow wife, "Is it? They feed the prawns? Yalor... these people so stupid. Waste money. Prawns in market fresher lah."

The grandma's comment has a 'parroting' effect on the family. Dead prawns in market are fresher than live prawns.

Know-everything-&-anyhow family, "Stupid people. Waste money. Prawns in market are fresher lah. Hahahaha."

The above is not fiction nor just-for-laugh.

It happened yesterday at my place. This Know-everything-&-anyhow family was standing like only 3m away from the counter. Their Know-everything-&-anyhow comments started flying here and there. It was really irritating. As they were know-everything-&-anyhow commenting, their voices got louder.

Just then, a customer had just ended his session and packing his prawns at the packing station. He had a bag full of prawns. Know-everything-&-anyhow family looked at it and then said, "Market prawns look better and fresher. Hahahahaha. Waste money." The customer stared at them but they seemed so happy and started to get carried away.

"Hello. We don't feed our prawns here. We are doing a business here. We DON'T feed our prawns at all. We are doing a business here."

I had no choice but to 'interrupt' their behavior. Upon hearing from me, they 'lowered' their voices but I could still hear them from 5m clearly. (I was eating dinner on another table.) This time, I repeated firmly to them and finally, they kept their know-everything-&-anyhow mouths shut. They kept turning their heads back to look at me. I smiled back. Even as they were walking away, they kept turning back to see if I was still looking at them. Indeed, I kept my pair of eyes on them.

Apparently, this Know-everything-&-anyhow family was merely visiting the park for the first time. They did not have dinner at the park nor did they patronize any of the services in the park as well. They are not customers and then they know-everything-&-anyhow comment about the services...

Just another day at my premises....

One day at my pond....

One day at my prawn pond, two ladies walked towards my counter. They seemed to be debating something about the prawn fishing.

Aunty Anyhow, "How much for prawn fishing?"
Lady Knowhow, "$14.50 lor."
Aunty Anyhow, "See... they don't provide rod for fishing."
Lady Knowhow, "Got lah. Look at all the rods behind the counter..."
Aunty Anyhow, "They don't give baits one...."
Lady Knowhow, "They do. Look here. These are the baits and wow, all cut up."
Aunty Anyhow, "Water blur blur... cannot see prawns. Sure got no prawns."
Lady Knowhow, "Walau. You see yourself lah. There, got prawn come up liao."
Aunty Anyhow, "Down here no big prawn one lah."
Lady Knowhow, "Yesterday the one I caught big or not?"
Aunty Anyhow, "Big, that one big."
Lady Knowhow, "I caught here one lah!"
Aunty Anyhow, "Err... $14.50, market can buy more prawn lah."
Lady Knowhow, "......................................"


Sometimes, presumption just simply makes you look really stupid. All you have to do is ASK but please don't ask stupid questions too.

"I come so many times and I never see you all put prawns one, got prawns or not?"
"If we never put prawns, then I could have properly packed my bag and balek kampong liao... if no prawns, why are you coming back after so many times?"

My hermit crabs are GONE!!!

Today, when I reached the park in the afternoon, I noticed that something was amiss. I found my dear hermit crabs missing from the tank with the lip of the cover opened. I asked around, no one noticed anything except my part timer saw 3 kids were crowding round the crabs earlier on.

Argh.... my crabs are STOLEN!!!

By who? The thief or thieves got away.....

I just hope that the thief would really know how to take good care of them and if you the thief happens to be reading my blog, just wanna let you know, YOU SUCK! Oh well, please take good care of them though. One more thing, these 3 little fellows love rambutan. YES! RAMBUTAN!!!

Getting motivated?

Some FAQ lately.....

Some FAQ lately...

Man One: "Fishing main pond, how ah?"
Ans: "Fishing is only available during weekend and public holidays. 8am - 5pm only. $35.00 per rod. Rod rental is available but you have to bring your own baits."
Man One: "I see. So... Mon to Fri got open or not?"
Ans: ".........."
Man One: "Got sell baits or not?"
Ans: "...................."

"I wonder why do people ask about something and when the answers are given, they seem not to understand the answers at all. They have to ask again but with a different approach. Even at different approach, ain't the answers the same in the first place?"


Man Two, "You all got replenish prawns one or not?"
Ans, "Never!"
Man Two. "Then how come they can catch prawns?"
Ans, "Trust me, 5 months never put prawns liao."
Man Two, "5 months!!! Give me two hours."

"Negative approach produces positive results?"


Man Three, "So many prawns caught, you all got replenish prawns or not?"
Ans, "Yes, of course. We top up whenever necessary."
Man Three, "Then, got big prawns or not? Or is that photo bluff people one?"
Ans, "Got. Sir, we are honest business men here."
Man Three, "How I know you got put prawns?"
Ans, ".........."
Man Three, "You say got top up, how I know you bluff me or not?"
Ans, "..................."
Man Three's wife, "WTF are you doing? Stop asking stupid questions! If no prawns, then why is there so many people? Sorry hor... paiseh..."
Man Three, "Then the big one people catch liao. Then you got top up or not?"
Ans, "We do top them up sir, whenever stocks are available, almost daily."
Man Three, "How I know you got top up?"
Ans, "........................................................"
Man Three's wife, "Shut up! Let's go!"

"Being smart is good, overly smart is a form of stupidity. This is a chinese saying."

Little "Artists" Drawing Competition

Pretty babe at the counter..........

One usual day at Bottle Tree park, at the counter..........

A pretty lady was standing at the prawn fishing counter..........

"Hello!", pretty babe.
"Hi! What can I do for you?"
"Errrr......."

Pointing at the price list, at the $10.00....

"Longkang fishing, $10.00 har?"
"Yes!"

Pointing at the words - 'whole day'....

"Whole day har?"
"Ya.."

Pointing at the $14.50....

"Prawn fishing... $14.50 one hour har?"
"Yes..."
"Extra hour, extra 30mins har?"
"Err... ya...."

Pointing at the operating hours....

"Open from 9am to 12am har?"
"Yes....."

Pointing at the word - daily.....

"Wow... daily har?"
"Indeed......"
"Oki! Thank you!"
"You are most welcomed......"

I believe this pretty babe knows the language - english, pretty well like herself...

But.... why is she asking me about things that are written clearly on the paper?

She isnt the only one... lots of them do it as well......... pretty or not, it doesnt really matter. They just do it... JUST DO IT!

SAY NO TO PAINTED SHELLS - HERMIT CRAB

First look at the painted shells... fantastic marketing strategy!

When I looked closer... alot of chipped paint are found on the hermit crab's body. THIS IS NOT GOOD.

Seriously, alot of pple are asking me in regards to these hermit crabs. I would tell them that I am no expect. They should go ask those who are selling it instead. They should know more and the ones that I have, are my pets and I treat them the way I see fit to keep them alive and happy.

Thus, I say no to painted shells but it doesnt mean that you have to follow my advice.

Maybe those who are really interested in hermit crabs, pls read The Crab Street Journal.

I believe you will know how I feel about painted shells...

Thank you! Thank you!

Hello people,

Thank you for the great response in regards to the cutie pinkie bluey lobsters. They are all sold out.

I took two home today. One of them has a few legs missing and the other, left over as it is less perfect - one big one small claw.

My tank is becoming a nursery. I have two almost perfect ones. Two less perfect and two that have legs missing. 6 of them, all inside my 1' by 1/2' FIVEPLAN Tank and a GEX Bio-filter.

As many have asked me what am I feeding them with, basically I feed them with frozen red worms and also the food that is for sales at my counter meant for lobsters (Japan product). All of them are eating the food that I give them happily.

For those who experienced 'fasting'. I suggest that you all please get them a proper home like mine. As these pinkie bluey lobsters are hybrid. They are very hard to come by. When these little fellows are in a 'good' home, I believe they will feed readily.

If you are willing to bring them home and so, please take good care of them. If you are experiencing extreme difficulty with them, please contact me and I will do my best to help out. Please be a responsible 'parent'. Otherwise, I suggest that you return the lobsters back to me and I will take good care of them. When back in good health, I will find responsible owners for them once more.

Meanwhile, I have no remaining stocks due to the overwhelming demand. I could still take order online and would delivery them asap upon new batch of these cuties.

Meanwhile... got other colors coming... Hahahahaha

Little pinkie bluy lobsters!!! I got 4 of them!!!! Hahahahaha!!!

Careful of mud holes along the side of the road (Lor Chencharu)

Today, a little mishap occurred along Lor Chencharu. A huge truck got stuck in the mud by the side of the road. The aft wheels sank almost half a ft deep into the mud. Currently, recuse operation is in progress and hopefully the truck could be rescued soon. For visitors to the park, do keep an eye open for mud holes along the side of the road when driving along Lor Chencharu. I believe the contractors will filled up the holes but it is smart to play safe.

Oh, too bad that the truck's license number is not 4 digits. Hahahaha

Hermit Crab is doing 'chin-up'!

Hermit Crabs!!! SO CUTE!!!!!!!

This four little fellows are Whitewater Recreations latest addition. NOT FOR SALES!!!

THEY ARE SO CUTE!!! THEY ARE SO CUTE!!! THEY ARE SO CUTE!!!

I HATE TAXIS!!!

After so many years of utilizing taxi services... I have finally gotten myself a car to drive on the road. As a public transport user in the past, I have come across many close encounters with other vehicles on the road. Most of the time, the faults lie on the taxi drivers.

Now, I am driving daily on the road and my experience with taxi drivers has always made me to keep both my eyes open for them while I am on the road. I always try to keep away from them but as you know, the taxis on the road in Singapore are like ants!

You could simply not avoid them at all..... sad but true.

On the 30th April 07, I was involved in a collision. A BMW 7 series collided into my humble Lancer's butt. The driver involved is at fault but all these happened because of a mutherfLicker taxi driver.

I was turning left into Ang Mo Kio Ave 3 from Upp Serangoon Ave 1. The left turn has two lanes. I was on the left and the mutherfLicker was on the right. When the traffic was clear, like normal, we began to move off into Ang Mo Kio Ave 3. The mutherfLicker turned into me! I e-braked immediately and at the same time, I sounded the horn. I had no choice but to stop and just then, someone from behind collided into my car's butt. All thanks to the mutherfLicker!

The idiot almost stopped infront of me but upon realizing what he had caused, he sped away immediately. He had a passenger in his backseat and I hoped the passenger is still alived.

His CB license plate number is SHB1249(?).

I just went to doc today for a simple checkup. I was experiencing pain on my upper back and neck. The doc told me that I might have a whiplash from the accident. So, he started to examine my back.

"Pain? Pain? Pain?....."

"No... no.... no.... ARGH!!!"

"Oh, ok. You are hurt here. Do try to rest more these few days. Ok?"

"Ok....."

I have written in to the TP and waiting for a positive response from them. Hopefully, this mutherfLicker will get what he deserves! CB!

Sorry for the explicit. I am damn pissed... paiseh.

WTH & WTF!

Woke up almost at noon today. Body was still tired but phone calls non-stop. SMSs to reply. My butt was still hurting from the 2hours of gaming last night. They ought to do something about those chairs in the LAN shop...

Still very stoned... I walked to the washroom to wash up. First thing in mind was to shave. My right hand reached out for my shaver. Next moment, I noticed that the dental floss container was in my hands and my hands were pulling out the dental floss!

My brains were like, "WTF!???!!! I told u to take the shaver and you're flossing instead!"

My hands, "Errr..... sure?"

My brains, "......................"

After I had shaved, I picked up the toothbrush. In my mind, "Oh ya... no mistake this time. I did not take the wrong thing this time round."

Next moment.... my hands were trying to squeeze facial wash onto the toothbrush!!! The toothpaste and facial wash were actually at different spots but wth!!!!

Thank God that I did not 'floss' my facial hair and thank God that I did not facial wash my teeth... thank you thank you...

Hall of Fame

Lobsters? Big? BIG BIG BIG!!!

ANOTHER WOMAN IN GENTS!!!

At Bottle Tree Park.....

After hours sitting at the counter, I needed to take a leak and so I went off to the washrooms.

Upon entering the toilet, I heard two ladies chattering away behind me from not far away. I was standing at the urinal and relieving myself...

Suddenly, this woman entered the toilet as I heard this woman talking to another behind me. Two women were in the Gents and I was standing at the urinal...

"Shit, did I enter the wrong toilet? WTH, I am relieving myself standing up at the urinal. How is it possible!!!???"

I was only mid way through when the above happened.

Just as I was leaving the Gents, one of the cubicles door swung opened.

ANOTHER WOMAN IN GENTS!!!

OH GOD! WHAT IS HAPPENING!!!???