oh Bear, I din know u cooked the duck. I din get to taste it. Aahhh...too bad. I was too scared that might be lard in it..

Sorry... must taste it other time

Originally posted by alexkusu:

/peeks

tiramisu eh

issit really mascarpone cheese or whipped cream

both

so glad to see ya all again after for so long. thanks for inviting, Bear !
waiting for the next one

happy b'day to you

Originally posted by the Bear:

ahh.. we don't bring out the cats

but we do get together occasionally to socialise...

will keep you updated if we do

oooppssss... yeah... they will be running n jumping around. n might be lost too.

keep me updated, k ? need to ask abt some matters too since i barely knows nothing abt living in Singapore

Originally posted by the Bear:

ahh.. maya!

unfortunately, the cult leader has no cats with her at the moment...

i think others have.. come around and interact with us

who, where n when ? please please do tell me (sms me also can, since i cannot be online at home) if there's any cat lovers meeting.. anything that related to cats. really need to do some things to escape the boredom while waiting for my PR

Originally posted by Rhonda:

Y'know, someone abandoned Marcus, a medium-haired, semi-pedigreed white cat with gray stripes outside my apartment when I was living in Marsiling, because they didn't know how to take care of it and it was ill. It had ear mites, matted fur, diarrhoea, and fleas!! Eeeeewww!! But with a visit to the vet and a lotta lotta TLC, Marcus grew big and strong and became sooo handsome!!

Never underestimate the power of nurturing and TLC! It brings out the lion in your cat!

Here's Marcus!

so sorry to hear abt the kitty, felt soooooo sad. i guess it had a disease called distemper, cos it kept vomitting, just like my cats that died last year. i am soooooooo very sad now

n Rhonda, do u still keep Marcus with u now ? Mind if i come by n have a look n play with m sometimes ? i really 1000x miss my cats at home n would really 1000x love to keep one now, but unfortunately cannot at the moment

Happy Birthday, the Bear
May all your wishes come true and many many more happy and blessing years to come

hmmmm.... i'm not a sg gal, but i would like to say something regarding this kinda topics (i've read a lot abt the same topics)..

1. guys... if you happened to meet the demanding gals who only want ur $$$, please do not generalize that all sg gals are like that. i'm sure there're many good ones too out there. you just have to look more and pray.

2. guys... if you prefer overseas gals and think that they're better, then go ahead. but no need to scold the sg gals. for me.. whoever scolds anyone, means they're also no better than them.

3. guys... stop whinning please. rather than keep on whinning, why dun you try to improve urself. if you've improved yourself and yet you still cannot find the right local gals, then go ahead if you want to find overseas'.

4. marriage is about love and choices. you cannot blame those independent gals if the also want an independant hubby who can support them. as in.. gals also shouldn't blame men if they choose overseas brides.

5. i'm sure nowadays not only sg gals that can't cook. in jakarta also many women choose career rather than helping her mum cooking. but.. we still can learn. there's never too late for learning. the thing is whether we want to learn or not.

6. as for gals who's too demanding, try to be less demanding ? but again.. it all your choice.

the bottom line is.. life is full of choices. so it's up to you what your choices would be. but if you can't have what you want, please dun blame others.

i wish you all good luck in finding your soulmates. keep on trying n be confident

nice to see you all again and thanks bear for organising

the food was great. i like the chicken n prawn. as for the crab, i like it too but a bit spicy for me

and i wanna to congrat someone who just had a wedding last month wish you have a blissful marriage (sorry, just found out that nite)

overall really glad to meet all of you again and also the new faces - lawrence, rhonda, normalboi and kopi --> thanks for stealing my bf that night

So it's confirmed dinnet at 10th, rite ?
Just wait for the place to be confirmed.

OK then..

Originally posted by tare:

maya leaving on the 10th? then can't have it on 10th lor..... 9th is a sat... so ... my regrets!!!

i'm ok with 10th. i'll be leaving after 10th. on the 12th to be exact. so i'll be free fm 4-10.

so 10th is ok for me. the more the merrier of cos

Originally posted by Kenashi:

Hi Maya, long time no see

hi hi hoping to see ya again !

hmmm... my bf & i are ok with either japanese or seafood restaurant.
abt. the soft shell crab..think bear took me to japanese restaurant and i really really love the taste..

Originally posted by DriftingGuy:

Problem is... some might mind the fact the utensils used to prepare the pork dishes are washed together with the "non-pork" one? Maya has such reservations?

hmm... not that strict. but would be better if the place dun serve pork/lard at all. i thought seafood restaurant only serve seafood ? like here in indo.

hmm...well.. as long as they don't use lard to cook the seafood, it's ok i guess.

Originally posted by choco B:

Hi Maya, glad to know you're coming by again : )

How strict is your Halal requirement? Need licence, or just no pork no lard?

hi choco !!!

no pork no lard will do

Originally posted by kopiosatu:

soft shell crab, ok la... let's all go sakae sushi or sushi tei

no soft shell one at seafood rest ?

i'm ok with both.. got no crab also can eat stingray (is the name correct?). i also like it.

Originally posted by DriftingGuy:

Hello maya

hello there ! hoping to see ya too. the more the merrier

Originally posted by kopiosatu:

halal? ehhhh kinda hard to find a halal seafood restaurant...

ok looks like there's new requirement already.

huh ? u mean every seafood restaurant isn't halal in sg ?

Originally posted by tare:

oops halal?? soft shell crab??

salah frequency, we all thinking of chilli crab

hello tare

issit hard to find soft shell one ? if so then any crabs will do
got both is even better

Originally posted by laurence82:

That remind me

I dont see maya posts much nowadays....

yeah... been extremely busy with work nowadays

hmmm...i believe..we haven't met ? then we better be this time, k ?

i want soft shell crab... and halal please..

Originally posted by InnoHippo:

smart

genius

“Men who treat women as helpless & charming playthings deserve women who treat men as delightful & generous bank accounts”

Originally posted by care bear:

SO sorry to read about your loss... so sad....did you lose all of your cats to this? how many were there? they werent vaccinated against it?

3 kittens and my 2 very cute cats. so depress i posted his pic somewhere before here.. i'll show u while he's still alive pic if i can find it.
i didn't even know that there's such disease. now i know. the doc said many cats got infected these days. one ang moh had 12 cats and 10 died bcos of distemper

can u please make this thread sticky ? or if u won't, can u please make one sticky thread on cat's diseases ?

My kittens and cats just died these few days . What caused it was this disease called distemper that brought by virus. Please read more about this disease so you can prevent your cats to get infected by this virus.

Feline Panleukopenia (FP)
Over the years feline panleukopenia (FP) has been known by a variety of names; feline distemper, infectious enteritis, cat fever, cat typhoid, and several others. FP is a highly contagious virus disease that occurs wherever there are cats. Cats at any age may be stricken. Young kittens, sick cats, and indoor cats that have not been given boosters recently are most susceptible; older cats are more likely to have acquired an immunity and, therefore, are infected less frequently. Urban areas are most likely to see outbreaks of FP during the warmer months. The virus has appeared in all parts of the United States and most countries of the world. Kennels, pet shops, bording facilities, cat shows, breeding facilities, humane shelters, and other areas where groups of cats are quartered appear to be the main reservoirs of FP today. Dogs are not susceptible to feline panleukopenia. Canine distemper is a different disease caused by another virus. Neither disease is transmissible to man. FP virus is passed from cat to cat by direct contact. Infection occurs when contact is made with the blood, urine, fecal material, nasal secretions, and even fleas of infected cats In most cases, recovered cats do not transmit the infection. A healthy cat can also become infected without coming in direct contact with an infected cat. Bedding, cages, food dishes, and the hands or clothing of handlers may harbor and transmit the virus. The FP virus is very stable. It is resistant to many chemicals and may remain infectious at room temperature for as long as one year. Short of raising a cat in total isolation, it is nearly impossible to prevent exposure..

Clinical Signs
Signs of FP can vary in severity from very mild to extreme. The many signs are not always typical and many owners may even believe that their cat has been poisoned or has swallowed a foreign object. Because of this fact, treatment may be delayed or neglected. The first signs a owner might notice are generalized depression, loss of appetite, high fever, lethargy, vomiting, dehydration, and hanging over the water dish. The course of the disease may be short and explosive. Advanced cases, when discovered, may cause death within hours. Normally, the sickness may go on for three or four days after the first elevation of body temperature. Fever will fluctuate during the illness and abruptly fall to subnormal levels shortly before death. Other signs in later stages may be diarrhea, anemia, and persistent vomiting. FP is so prevalent and the signs so varied that any sick cat should be taken to a veterinarian for a definite diagnosis.

Diagnosis
Diagnosis is based upon vaccination history, history of exposure, symptoms found on clinical examination, and blood testing to rule out the presence of other diseases such as feline leukemia virus, feline immunodeficiency virus, or feline infectious peritonitis virus.

Treatment
The veterinarian will attempt to combat extreme dehydration, provide nutrients, prevent secondary infection with antibiotics, and provide support as deemed necessary depending upon the severity of the disease. If the cat survives for 48 hours, its chances for recovery are much better. Pregnant females that contract the disease, even in its mildest form, may give birth to kittens with mild to severe brain damage. Strict isolation is essential. The area where the cat is kept should be warm, free of drafts and very clean. Cats may lose the will to live; so frequent petting, hand feeding, providing warmth, and good nursing care by the owner is essential.The prognosis for kittens less than 8 weeks old is poor. Older cats have greater chance of survival if adequate treatment is provided early in the course of the disease. Treatment is limited to supportive therapy to help the patient gain and retain sufficient strength to combat the virus with its own immune system. There are no antibiotics that can kill the virus. Other cats that may have been in close association with the infected animal should be carefully examined.

Prevention
FP is controlled in several ways. Cats that survive a natural infection usually develop sufficient, active immunity to protect them for the rest of their lives. Mild cases may go unnoticed and also produce immunity. It is also possible for kittens to receive immunity from their mother through the transfer of antibody through the blood when in utero or through the milk while nursing. This passive immunity from the mother is temporary and its effectiveness varies in proportion to the level of antibody in the mother's body. The immunity diminishes rapidly and is not considered effective after 8 weeks of age. Vaccines offer the safest protection. Most vaccines are made from live viruses treated to destroy their ability to cause disease. They stimulate the cat's body to produce protective antibodies against the virus to prevent infection by natural, disease causing viruses. The vaccines are very effective but are preventative, not curative. They must be administered before the cat is exposed and infected to be effective. Most young kittens receive their first vaccination between 6 and 8 weeks of age, or as soon as they are taken from their mother. The vaccination must be boosted again at 12 weeks, and 16 weeks of age. Vaccination must be repeated annually as a booster to maintain effective immunity. Specific vaccination schedules vary dependent on many factors, such as the disease incidence in the area, age and health of the cat, etc. The pet owner should consult a veterinarian for advice on the correct schedule for each cat.

Only a healthy pet is a happy companion. To assure your pet's daily well-being requires regular care and close attention to any hint of ill health. The American Veterinary Medical Association therefore suggests that you consult your veterinarian if you pet shows any of the following signs:
* Abnormal behavior or lethargy.
* Abnormal discharges from the nose, eyes, or other body openings.
* Abnormal lumps, limping, or difficulty getting up or lying down.
* Loss of appetite, marked weight losses or gains, or excessive or decreased water consumption. Difficult, abnormal, or uncontrolled waste elimination.
* Excessive head shaking, scratching, and licking or biting any part of the body.
* Dandruff, loss of hair, open sores, and a ragged or dull coat. Foul breath or excessive tarter deposits on teeth.
*Blood from anywhere that is not considered normal (ie females in heat, etc).

PS : Mod, can u please make this thread sticky ? So if others have any info on cat's disease to share, they can post it here. U also can always edit my post n add if there's more info. Thank you.

Dear Singaporeans & Govt.,

On behalf of Indonesian people (esp. Aceh & North Sumatera), I would like to thank you so much for all the helps that you've given to us. I was watching the news yesterday, they said Singapore helps us in providing heavy equipments, paramedics, and else. It really helps us in order to build transportation (bridge, etc) to connect to the isolated areas. And also the paramedics and volunteers that surely help to lighten our burden. Not to mention the donation and your prayers

Thank you so much. We really appreciate it. It really means a lot to us

errr...how come this thread has become an "evolution" thread ?

care to open another thread regarding it ? n don't mix it here. kinda confusing reading it.. sorry..