Monthly Archives: February 2014

2014’s Forum Pipes

Posted on 28/02/2014 by Lohcifer

The pipe forum I belong to has released its pipes for 2014. Since 2010, the forum has been releasing its own annual pipes. And I’ve been privileged to acquire a set since year 2010. This year’s pipes:

Posted in Thank You for Smoking | Comments Off on 2014’s Forum Pipes

Hindsight

Posted on 27/02/2014 by Lohcifer

The self-centered “Me” generation is all about three persons – I, Me and Myself. Having lived 57 years, I supposed I’ve earned the right to offer some advice to anyone who cares to listen; so here’s yours truly breaking my … Continue reading →

Posted in Places in the Heart | Comments Off on Hindsight

Cherry Wood Churchwarden

Posted on 26/02/2014 by Lohcifer

Last Saturday was the hatchday of yours truly and lucky me was inundated with three birthday cakes, heaps of well wishes as well as tons of gifts from friends and loved ones far and near. Thank you all, thank you … Continue reading →

Posted in Places in the Heart | Comments Off on Cherry Wood Churchwarden

Is this a Raid on an Al-Qaeda Hideout?

Posted on 25/02/2014 by Lohcifer

Yesterday’s Straits Times showed a picture of foreign workers who moonlighted as street barbers dropping their tools and fleeing for their lives as the authorities moved in. (These moonlighters were charging a measly four dollars for a haircut and their … Continue reading →

Posted in Unforgiven | Comments Off on Is this a Raid on an Al-Qaeda Hideout?

No, Not my HOUSE

Posted on 24/02/2014 by Lohcifer

HOUSE at Dempsey is a huge eatery with a mainly Western menu and overly-inflated prices. I was there on Sunday and it was packed with expats, beautiful people, ugly ones who think they will look beautiful just by being there, … Continue reading →

Posted in Eat Drink Men Women | Comments Off on No, Not my HOUSE

Cheng Delicacies

Posted on 22/02/2014 by Lohcifer

Along Yong Siak Street is Cheng Delicacies – a coffee shop selling Hainanese dishes. My favorite is the pork belly drenched with a special sauce of vinegar and garlic. Oh, if only they provide chinchalok for us to dip the … Continue reading →

Posted in Eat Drink Men Women | Comments Off on Cheng Delicacies

Beng Hiang

Posted on 21/02/2014 by Lohcifer

Beng Hiang is a Hokkien restaurant along Amoy Street and has been around since 1978. Lots of robust Hokkien dishes and my favorites are the two dishes below:

Posted in Eat Drink Men Women | Comments Off on Beng Hiang

Today is International Pipe Smoking Day

Posted on 20/02/2014 by Lohcifer
Posted in Thank You for Smoking | Comments Off on Today is International Pipe Smoking Day

Seafood Pasta

Posted on 19/02/2014 by Lohcifer

Been there a couple of times recently and found it pleasant, with an excellent range of food, including a good selection of openface sandwiches and other Swedish fare. Attentive staff and cheerful ambience plus it’s halal, making Fika Swedish Cafe … Continue reading →

Posted in Eat Drink Men Women | Comments Off on Seafood Pasta

Big Blue turning Blue Black

Posted on 18/02/2014 by Lohcifer

The word “Apollo” shares the same root as the Greek verb “to destroy.” Isn’t it rather apt that IBM’s latest round of staff dismissals is codenamed “Project Apollo”? IBM’s latest US$1 billion “rebalancing,” as described by its CFO last month, … Continue reading →

Posted in Unforgiven | Comments Off on Big Blue turning Blue Black