My Favourite Koay Teow Th'g Along Hutton Lane, Penang

The next morning I woke up with enthusiasm, thinking of my favourite Koay Teow T'ng (soup noodles) stall which  is situated along Hutton Lane.  Actually it is not a "lane", it is on one of the main roads, that is why it is called "Jalan Hutton" in Malay and not "Lorong" instead.  To get there from our B-Suite Hotel, it was a twenty minutes drive on a Monday morning.  Parking was another problem but somehow we managed to get one right opposite the Police Station.

Anyone can tell me what road this is...  :)

It leads to this roundabout here... 

Passed by this building that reminded me of those costume series in TVB...

Turning right to park our car, just opposite the Police Station...

And the shop is just directly opposite the Municipal Building along Hutton....

Finally ........my favourite Koay Teow Th'ng

Sorry, this might look non-attractive...

My camera is not giving any credit to the food here...

But the taste is certainly there.... 

I would love to come by here again and again... anytime!

My Precious Black Card

Whenever I travel, be it local or overseas, I make sure that I bring along a credit card with me.  I feel safer with one in my bag, it is more like a habit.  Well, just in case, my cash goes "missing" due to my carelessness and if there is no other way of getting cash, credit cards will "save" me from my dilemma. Yes, anything can happen when we are out of town.  It is advisable to keep a card or two with us at all times.  Of course, one needs to have the "discipline" to refrain from overspending with credit cards.  I always tell myself that I must spend within my limits monthly, signing for payment is very easy especially when it comes to shopping in malls or online shopping.  Paying back is the "headache" if one is not careful.

For me, I certainly cannot leave home without my Black Visa Card.  It is recognized throughout globally, with unlimited VIP Airport Lounge visits world wide, 24 hours concierge service, luxury gifts that can be redeemed with reward points, the benefits are endless.  Want to know more?  Please Follow The Instructions In The Notes written here and you will have all the details you need to know.

Night Scenes Of Esplande, Penang

We drove around Penang town after our dinner in Relau.   With a camera in my hand, I stopped at several places to take some night scenes around the town area... what captivated me are the historical and colonial buildings, love their structures and most of them are government departments near the jetty area.

The White Aways around the corner...

Forgot what department this is... it is along Lebuh Pantai road In Georgetown...

Queen Victoria Clock Tower Esplanade...

The Municipal Council Of Penang... proudly stands at the Esplanade...

The Front View...

"Cinderella Carriage" at the front entrance...

Wonder who is the Cinderella of the night.....

Must take a picture before it rides away!

Beautiful lightings along the way....

Reggae Penang... thought of having a drink...

But ended up in Jelutong Night Market instead....

My favourite drink ...

Cannot leave Penang without this "Mutt Toe Yau" aka All Kinds of Everything!

Grand Dinner With Love Ones

We wanted to give a Birthday Surprise dinner to my mother... but last minute she got to know somehow... hahahaa... and good that she knows about it too... otherwise she wouldn't be wearing her very best with "make-up" too! hahahaha....

To my siblings who cannot make it to tonight's dinner, here's what we had and did... Thank You very much for your co-sponsoring!!  

 

Beautiful Mama... 

We went to Lee How Fook Restaurant in Kampar Road for the Birthday Blast!

Presenting the first dish....

The layout of the first dish... 

 

Nice...

Savoury.... 

Food in the Basket...

Andy comes back at the right timing.... 

 Herbal Chicken to boost up our health...

Sweet ladies...

Steamed Eggs topped with Fish Cutlets...

Happy... Happy... 

Crispy Roasted Meat....

  Joy.... Joy....

Shrimps in XO Sauce...

Say Cheesseeee.....

Mixed Vegetables With Sea Cucumber...

Laughter fills the air.... 

Longevity Noodles...

Cutting the cake....

Soya bean with some combination...

Desserts to make us sweeter...

Happy Birthday Mama!!

May our Good Lord Grant You Many More Healthy Years Ahead!!!

A Groovy Kind Of Love

Andy left Penang at around 5pm and only reached Ipoh around 8pm, thank God he reached home safely despite the rain and driving in the dark. While unloading his stuff from his boot and car, I saw a guitar "standing" behind the driver's seat. Andy said, "Happy Birthday, Mom..." but it never crossed my mind that the guitar was for me. I said Thank You and proceeded to help him unload his stuff. Then he asked me, "Nice or not?" HUH? I gave him a surprise look and then only it dawned upon me that the Guitar is actually my Birthday Gift! Hahahahaa... what was I thinking at that moment? I really don't know... I guess I was too happy to see him and acknowledge what he had brought home.... A Blur Mother!

Blur as I am, I was taken beyond words....

Groovy Guitar...

Narrower than my old faithful one...

Easier to hold...

Acoustic guitar...
I need some accessories for the pick-up...

Pick-up where I can attach to amplifier...
I will check out those affordable supa-trem at musicians friends

Trying out my Gift...

Now with the Groovy Guitar,

I guess I should take up lessons to "groove" up!

LOL...

Thank you, Sons... for the Musical Gift!

Love it very much!

Kampar Club And An Awareness Program

Last night I had a dinner with my beautiful gals again and it was held in Kampar Club Restaurant along Gopeng Road.  It is the first time for me and I am amazed by the different restaurants inside the compound.  It was raining by the time I reached and I did not manage to capture some pictures of the exterior.  Anyway, it was a great gathering once again, this time, our special ex-schoolmate is Susan Gill from Melbourne.  I did not have any vague idea how she looked like and even when she appeared before us, I still could not recall at all... (Gosh!  I really have a very poor memory indeed!)

Susan Gill has another reason to come by to Ipoh for another reason besides meeting us ladies last night.  She is here to promote and create awareness of those who suffer from Depression and I am touched by her anticipation and enthusiasm in this project.  Below are the details on the awareness program by the Ipoh Depressed Cake Shop.

We have the date and venue for The Ipoh Depressed Cake Shop 2014.

Date: Sunday 12th January 2014
Venue: Burps & Giggles Cafe
93 & 95 Jalan Sultan Yussuf
30000 Ipoh, Perak

Please save this date on your calendar.
All funds raised for this bake sale will be donated to The Perak Society for the Promotion of Mental Health (HATI).

"By having grey cakes we're challenging the expected and getting people to challenge the labels they put on those who suffer with a mental illness"

--Emma Thomas aka Miss Cakehead of The Depressed Cake Shop.

By the way, I am told that they are still looking for "Cake Bakers"... meaning if you have a passion for baking cakes and would like to donate your cakes for this cause, please do not hesitate to share your goodness in this Project mentioned above.  They are really in need of Cake Donations..... 

Please contact Susan at this number for more details :  012-3077171 .. I am sure she will appreciate this very much.

For those who do not bake at all, like yours truly here, you can also play a part by dropping by the above mentioned venue to support them... All are welcome!!  See you there!!  Thank You!!