Saturday, October 13, 2012

Noising 2012

the DIYers





Another (Noising) DIY audiophile meets at Republic Poly. This annual event has been going on for many years but this morning was my 2nd.
The previous time I attended, in 2010, I brought in my DIY turntable. This time round, I planned to bring in my BLH speaker. Unfortunately, I was not able to get a van to transport the huge BLH. Hence I went in empty handed. Nevertheless, it was such a wonderful experience looking and listening to fellow audiophile DIY equipment. Hopefully, I can bring in my BLH speaker next year.

admiring the DIY product
 
beautifully built speaker












professionally built speaker
turntable with air bearing arm
project on display
listening to the builder              




Thursday, October 04, 2012

What A Day




Today, I am on leave for the JOM Golf torney at Palm Spring in Batam. There were 8 torney annually, 4 each by JOM and PGS but has not been participating due to work commitment. But today was special. PSLE is over and I managed to convince the boss to approve my leave for this last torney of the year.

At 0545hrs Eric picked me up and off we headed for Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal after picking up Azman. It was raining cats and dogs and I thought I’ve made the right move not to drive. We had our breakfast with the rest of the kakis at the ferry terminal…40 of them to be exact.

At 0730hrs, we began to check in our golf kits et al.  After that, happily I took out my passport walking towards the immigration counter. To my horror, I was holding wifey’s passport. Instinctively I walked to the car park knowing that my passport is in the car only to realize that I wasn’t driving. I called home and wifey agreed to help bring it over but it was already 0735hrs and the ferry is leaving at 0800hrs. What a day. I guessed it is fated that I shall not be participating in any tourney this year.
Sadly I lugged back my kits and took a taxi home. Not to dampen the spirit, once I reached home I drove to Mandai for a short 9 holes at Executive Course. At least the objective of taking leave is fulfilled.

All by myself at Mandai. Ttaking a short break when it rains


Anyway, the day ended in high spirit. In the afternoon, my long awaited package arrived. It is the Soprano Sax I ordered from Chicago. Now I have a new toy to play with. Kenny G, watch out. Hehehehe
 


checking for damage during transit

my new toy

Wednesday, October 03, 2012

Its over



Phieeeew. Finaly PSLE is over. What a relief. Have been clocking more than 12 hours daily for the past five days with some tense moment. Its over now........yehhhhh.