Me....? Playing Golf ...?

Hubby is into playing golf for the past few months . He bought a new set of clubs and the other knick knacks associated with this game . So far he is still practicing how to hit the balls right at the driving range . He would be there with his friends ; which is fine for me .




Then there was one of those days when he convinced me to tag along .Of course I was reluctant .....I'm no golfer ....; I have plenty of things to do in the house . After much prodding ....I reluctantly accepted the invitation .



A sweaty day at the range and that's about 9 o'clock in the morning . We were the only couple there . Hubby took a bucket of golf balls ....put a club in my hand ...and told me to " Hit the balls . You will get into the swing of it . " Well he did show me a few tips here and there ...even then I was figuring out what to do .




The first swing I made ...I thought I heard the club groaned and bent it in the process as I had hit the ground so hard ! Its good I'm at the range as I would have dug a huge chunk of earth if I had been in the field . There were numerous hitting of the air and none of the balls . Even if there were.... the balls hardly flew ...it kind of roll off ...either to the right or left ...and at one point it went flying mad ...upwards . Automatically I covered my head . I wouldn't want to be knocked out cold on a hot day !!


Hubby was patient and kept on encouraging me not to give up . Its just too good to be true ....he took me along shopping and before I knew it he bought me these .............




That was sweet of him...but how I wish he had taken me to a jewellery shop.....this is my version of Golf !

By the way ...I 'm still asking myself ...why is it called the driving range ...and yet I'm not able to drive there .... ?

Cheers !!

Rich Malaysian Crafts

Dear hubby decided to make a trip to Penang . We reached the island forty five minutes later . The traffic towards and on the bridge was " ok " .....moving ...and not snarling . I dread to think and be caught stuck on the bridge when an accident occurs . One can be stuck for hours there . Such impromptu ride will see us all in tow ; an opportunity for all to get fresh air ( ? ) , for son Amir and daughter Yasmin to browse for new books as well . For mummy dearest ...its a time to get OUT OF THE HOUSE !!


Christmas is a month away . As usual the business folks are busy preparing for it . Malaysia is celebrating all kind of festivals these past few months and the shopping mall we went had its Christmas decorations up .




The trees were nicely decorated with the typical bright and colorful lights ....adding excitement for the Christmas shoppers . I could hear the cash register going ka...ching .....!!! Good business with all these festivals .



Daughter Yasmin can't resist but to have her pix taken...


under the watchful eyes of this guard . He gladly posed for me when I told him he looked smart in that uniform of his plus the hat he is using . I wonder if he is a Malaysian or lain lain ...? Bangladesh ? Gurkha ?



There were not as many shoppers as on other days . I was thankful for that . I heard the sound of malay songs being sung ....soothing music ...accompanied by the sound of a gendang , accordion and violin . We walked along , stopping now and then at certain shops to window shop ...gaze and drool over certain products . We turned a corner and was surprised to see a malay band performing .



I just had to go near and take this pix . The singer looked familiar ...is it our Datuk Lat ...Malaysia's famous cartoonist up there ....?? A hugh disappointment ...coz if it was him ...I would have gone on the stage and perhaps sing along too !



It was a show case of Malaysia cultural heritage ...the promotion of Batik and other local crafts . Its not that often one comes across exhibitions or promotions like this . There were Batik paintings



and other crafts as well . I was indeed thrilled . It allows my children to stop a while and appreciate Malaysian culture . Its also a time to share the culture with the other Malaysian races as well . Do enjoy these pictures .
























I ended up buying this tabung ....made from bamboo ....at least there is a place now for the loose coins . Now this bamboo proudly stands at a corner on my work table .



Till then , take care !

One Hot Sunny Afternoon

It was one of those days ....an extremely hot afternoon ; with no breeze too . Too hot for the neighbors kids to move around on their bikes ; as such there was no sound of happy laughter and endless chattering of kids in the street . It was supposed to be a great weekend ; after all year end holidays are here !!


I was looking forward to prop myself up on the sofa ....put my legs up ....and switch on the telly . In the distance I heard a car accelerating ...it passed my house ...then there was a screech of brakes and a loud ' bang ' . My first reaction ..." Oh Oh ...let's hope its not one of the kids " .


Ten seconds later , I was at my front gate ...peeping out ..... I saw my neighbor , Ali . Boy .....was he mad !! Of course it didn't take me long to plus one and one together ....that it was his car ...being slammed into !!




Hello ....don't say I am being nosy ...ok ? In cases like this ....one just have to investigate !! And this is what I saw . Ali's car on the right ....



I heard Ali said " Macam ini kah kamu mai? " translated ...is this the way you drive ? ....as his left hand slammed on top of the other car ( left car ) . To be involved in a car accident must be a scary experience . Especially when it involved someone of the size of Ali .............



I turned my head and saw my other neighbors coming out of their gates ...with quizzical faces ....wanting to know what in the heavens was disturbing this peaceful afternoon .....in full force ....!!



Now this pix was taken on Diwali's night ...they are all my neighbors ....dear hubby is on the right . They were all there yesterday ...........everyone had a reason to be at the scene ........hehehe..!! Including my lady neighbors ....



Its not that often all the neighbors congregate in the streets yunno ....the last time we did that was when the whole block of houses was pitched into darkness......... due to power failure .



I saw the damage to Ali's car .......yes ...Ali just had to be emotional . Its hard to come across a person who is cool when he / she is involved in a car accident . I was wondering about the other driver ....is he/ she hurt ? I knew it must be a ' she ' ... she did not step out of the car to confront Ali . You wouldn't want to mess around with a name like Ali ....floats like a butterfly and stings like a bee . The lady driver made a call / calls ....she must be quite scared and upset too . A few minutes later ...her friends came .....plus her husband ...in orange T shirt .



See the guy in black T shirt ....? When he arrived ...he jumped out of his car and immediately heard him cursing away ....marah lah tu ..... This in turn further infuriated Ali . There was an exchange of words ...........angry words . Then somebody had the presence of mind to say " Let the police handle this task . "

I saw Ali made the call ....heard him reporting about an accident ..." Ya ...Encik ! Di Laguna Merbok " ....his voice was calm .



The police arrived ....30 minutes later . One took a few pictures at different angles ...another was hearing to Ali's " story " . Then they took a measuring tape , took some measurements here and there . My lady neighbor who happened to be a teacher was asking " I wonder why are they doing the measuring ? " I answered ..." Well ....they are just applying their mathematics here " . Then they hopped in their car ....


gave me a salute ...gestured to me to write a good report ....and they were gone .

Hehehe....my lady neighbor and I laughed ....the police officers thought I was a reporter !! Oh well....what a day to end the weekend .............with a big question in my head " How would I respond when faced with a car accident ? " . Touch wood !!


So how was your day ?