FIGHTING LIKE DOG & CAT

It has been a while I did not write about our pets. "

"Putera & Puteri" - the parakeet,

"Forever" - The Cockateil

"Buddy" - the Cat

"Teddy" - the Dog.

They are all animals that we love like our kids.

Don take care of 4 legged animals and I look after the 3 legged animal.

He has to walk the dog 2 times a day, feed them and clear their litter box. Teddy is still a puppy like to chew anything available. He is very connected with Ah Don. Teddy comes to me every morning for the yogurt. At first, I just let him and Buddy finished whatever left over from my breakfast. Later, we found that the both like eat yogurt. So we have to buy a big container of plan yogurt to fee them. I believe yogurt is fine for these 2 monsters!!!

I called them monsters because sometime they are just too playful. When we adopted Teddy, we were worried that Buddy would not like him; after less than a week, they got closer and more friendly to each other; they began to play and run over the places. Buddy likes to go up to the couch then jump down to attack Teddy; and Teddy went wild, Buddy hide behind the couch. Teddy is a smart dog but he is not smart enough to find Buddy.

Every morning, before we go to work, we have to take all Teddy's toys to the floor just so he can play by himself when Buddy hides away from him to take his afternoon nap!

Teddy likes to go for car drive. He is following us to Garage sale every Saturday. He has picked up few commands. Unfortunately, Buddy is an indoor cat. He likes to go out like Teddy but he will rush back home as soon as he saw someone passed by.

They have different characters but they are just like young kids; need a lot of attention, love and care.

Looking after them really need time and effort... but it's so warm to see how excited the dog, the cat and the the birds can be when he saw/ heard us coming home from work !!

He will chew any toy in a minute

Some of Teddy's toys

They are wondering " When can we have these birds as snack?"

Now, they rest together like brothers

Hayden's 3rd Birthday

March 25th is Hayden's 3rd Birthday.

I last seen him in New Jersey was iduring the X'mas of 2008.!!! He was then still a small baby wanting his dad Chris to carry him...... but this time when we met him on his 3rd birthday in Tampa.... he is such a cute and big little boy !

Look at his pictures you will agree with me that he is going to be a handsome boy when he grows up !!!

Melisa drove him and Frank all the way from New Jersey to Tampa 24 hours on the road non-stop. Bravo !!! I will never experience this nor would I ever try to make this happen!! 24 hours on the road with 2 young kids!!!! No joke !!! It's a tough job !!!

It's nice to be invited by Melisa to her aunt's house at Tampa to celebrate Hayden's birthday together with her relatives. Her aunt was very nice to us. Ah Don was full of excitement when he saw Hayden.

Frank is Melisa's eldest kid. He has grown so tall too !!! He was a little shy kid at our wedding in 2005.

Oh time flies...... Kids are growing up and we are dragging and walking closer to somewhere that everyone has to go one day !!!

Toyotas Are Unsafe?

We have a 2008 Toyota Camry.  I'm sure you have all seen the newscasts about the "major" problem Toyota has had and the major recall.  Why even the head of the federal Department of Transportation said people should stop driving their Toyotas.

Oh my gosh!  This must be a terrible problem!

Well I received and read the pre-recall notice and laughed.  I now have the official recall notice.  Let me quote from the section of the notice titled "What is the Condition?"

"As we notified you earlier this past fall, the defect is the potential for an unsecured or incompatible floor mat to interfere with the accelerator pedal and cause it to get stuck in the wide open position. ..."

Soooo, it is obvious that the problem is NOT with the automobile but with idiots who don't install their floor mats properly!!  Because of these idiots, Toyota has spent LOTS of dollars to compensate for their stupidity.  In addition "... Toyota will install a newly designed override system in your vehicle... This system will cut engine power in case of simultaneous application of both accelerator and brake pedals at certain speeds and driving conditions..."  Thank you Toyota.  Maybe this addition will keep those idiots from slamming into me.

The whole Toyota recall fiasco was nothing more than a "media event".  I enjoy my Camry.  It is solid, comfortable and SAFE!  Unlike American cars that sound like tin cans and almost have recalls per week (but of course we don't hear about those recalls).

It is a shame that such a fine auto maker has to take such a beating because U.S. auto makers can't get their heads out of their butts and make a competitive car. Top management is only interested in their big bonuses and of course they don't have to change because the government will save them.  

OUR DOG & CAT

When Teddy and Buddy are getting naughty and becoming destructive..... I asked Ah Don, " why are we keeping these 2 kids at this age ???? "

When Teddy and Buddy are cute and nice, then I said , " We are lucky to have adopted these 2 animals" !

So, do you actually know what I mean ??

Mainly because they are just kids full of curiosities and playful. They ask for food and like to play!! Two of them enjoy playing and chasing each other. Buddy does not like to play rough and will not play for long; he likes to have his quiet time to sit and look through the lanai like an artist admiring the scenery. Once Teddy started playing he can't stop especially when he has the mood to play!

After our effort for weeks, these 2 animals get along fine these days. Luckily, Mom was here to keep an eye on them when they were first brought together. We needed to make sure they did not kill each other when we leave 2 of them at home while we go to work. What we have to do in the morning is to gate the entry to the living room so that they will not overplay and knock down my collection of clocks and fragile items on the shelves.

They have the chance to rest together during weekend.

Not sure are they together like this when we are at work!

This is Teddy. He chewed my flip flop and he knew he has done something wrong!

When I asked "Who did this?' He would feel guilty like this !!

He won't look at what he has done !

Instead.... He asked for "forgiveness like this !"

Teddy like to eat Cat food, so we have to separate them at their mealtime!

Teddy can't jump up!! Buddy is getting fat!

So far, Ah Don is taking care of these 2 pets; he walks the dog and clean up the litter

and I take care of him & the 3 birds.

I MISS MY 1st SISTER

This Picture was taken on The Mother day in 2005. It was definitely the most happy and proud moment to celebrate the mother day together with my eldest sister and her family.

It was few days before I left for New Jersey. Such sweet memory could only be recaptured in photos. This is why I like to take and keep pictures.

My eldest sis, Yee Mei & me

Suo Mein, my eldest sister Yee Mei and me

All mother were cutting the cake

This is my eldest sister's forever rest home

I just received this precious pic from my niece. It made me cried for a moment......

The prolong illness had robed away her quality life;

she is now resting in piece at this beautiful and special place..
Dearest sis, you are always remembered in my heart

Golden Coffee Bean

IS THIS A BAD YEAR FOR ME ?

This morning I went to work for half a day and have to come home to rest since I was still coughing hard and blowing nose. I am also concern that It's not fair to spread this cold to other staff in the office.

Now, I began to question is this a bad tiger year for me ? Or that something undesirable is going to happen sooner than I guess? Whatever it is .. I believe I am ready for anything. I always believe that fate is there just like karma. In my religion, we believe we can eradicate our karma, we can converse poison to medicine with preserve and undefeated spirit. I am not strong in this; hence, I learn to take what's come. I'll let thing happen at its own pace and sequence.

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Teddy likes to look at "Forever", this is what he normally does to stand up straight for a few second to see what's "Forever" is doing ?

Teddy can walk a few steps with this pose too

Teddy and Buddy like to play at night before bedtime. so
we have to put Teddy's bed in his crate and lock him up at night

This was the first time we took Teddy out to Dog Park to
meet some other small dogs. A group of us is going to form a
small Dog social Club soon
Never expect Teddy to be so sociable but he did great in playing
with all other dogs.
He was so outstanding and energetic running, chasing and playing

Teddy was having a little training to jump across the loop !!

OH Sure ... this is his proud Owner !
Now! Look at Teddy's dirty face after playing wildly !

At Last, we make peace for these two animals to be friendly with each other
It's our achievement!! We made it happened in less than 2 week's time !!

I A M SICK AGAIN !!!

I am sick again this time ... down with bad throat, cough, running nose, congestion and cold. I didn't go to work yesterday. But, now I am pushing myself to work.... hoping that all these problems will be gone if I could get myself to focus on something more important. I was on the bed to rest, sleep for the whole day. Merely to hope that I can regain my energies to fight again the sickness.

Life is too short... just a couple of days ago one of my ex-colleague informed me that one of our old colleague collapsed during his badminton game and did not have a chance to regain his consciousness. He is gone ......how sad !


So, I must set my time straight from down on... I need to take care for myself; no other people can relieve your suffer or pain when you get sick. If I fell into the state of depression ... who will care for me ???

CHINESE NEW YEAR GIFTS FROM SUO MEIN; OUR VALENTINE'S DAY

Today is the Chinese New Year Feb 14th, 2010 and it's also the Valentine's day. this is the time that I miss my family more than any other days. For the Last Chinese New Year , I was back home in Malaysia to have my good time with my daughters, and all my Gan and Fong's family.

There was lots of foods and joy together.

My niece Suo Mein sent me some Chinese Lanterns and blouses that gave me the smell and feel of the Chines New Year. I am so excited and thankful to receive such precious gift from her. So, I hung up the lanterns together with the old lanterns that she sent me 2 years ago !! They brighten the whole house!

hmmmm.. I think that's the right place to hang the lantern and garland

This is the old lantern that Suo Mein sent to me 2 years ago .(attractive forever!)

It's not a tough job..... I can do it ! Don is busy taking picture of me !

Oh! this is such a pretty and traditional Chinese blouse that Suo Mein sent to me

The blouse is hard to get here and fits me perfectly ... likes tailor made !!!hehehehe!

Then....... a little bit of closer look on the blouse... not my face eh !

This is another "sexy" blouse that I have to think of something to make me look sexy ! ok ???

I think the blouse goes well with this chili red pants !
Oooph.. I forgot to match with my red shoes !! :(:(:(

These are the roses from Ah Don.... again,
look at the flowers and not my matured face , please !!
I was doing Tai Chi with these 2 bundles and Ah Don captured me in video ...
and he released it in youtube !! OMG!! so horrible
I look so funny in motion !!hahahahahahah

Roses....... after my arrangement!!

Don also receive something from me for the Valentine's day

A pair of pants ......

A small leather billfold to keep more $$$$$$$ in Tiger Year

After..... this..... we are going for a good meal to mark these 2 occasions.... Surely no Yee Sang or Lou Sang here...... but will have some Chinese food for sure !!

Buddy and Teddy Playing

Buddy likes to play with his food.  He takes it out of his dish and pushes it to the floor.  Teddy has learned to wait for the food to fall.  Sometimes Buddy is quick and jumps down before Teddy can get the food.

BYL's Valentine's Day Dance With the Roses

BYL shows us how to enjoy the roses before they are placed in a vase. :)

VALENTINE'S ; MOM AND OUR PETS

It's very significant to have the Valentine's day coincides with the Chinese New Year. Hence, this is a day of Double Happiness that one should celebrate joyfully.

We were at Valentine's Ball on 12th evening to celebrate the Valentine's day in advance. I got the following Valentine T shirts simply by walking up the stage shake through the screen !!! Most of the couples were in red costumes so I guess this represents the Heart for the love one.! :):):)

One for me and one for Ah Don

Oh...... Cupid is aiming at me ... but who is he shooting next???

This is the band. Comelion performing for the event

David & Christine - the MC

Oh !! Ah Don was shaking his old bones out !!!

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Now, it's about our pets.....Buddy & Teddy are friendly with each other although sometime either one would be too aggressive. Teddy tends to be rough and Buddy is very defensive. they still need time to learn to like each other and be gentle.

Buddy is curious with all new thing found in the house. He was running and jumping in and out the box till he got tired !

This is the time when they both got exhausted and needed a good rest

Teddy likes to face and post for the camera!

These two are equally crazy and overplaying on the floor !!

Oh Ah Don loves this dog more than anything else !!

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We invited mom to visit us as well as to be away from that freezing cold weather in Indiana. But she only decided to have a short stay of 2 weeks with us here. After this ,she is going to visit Tom ( Don's elder brother) at California. Two years ago when mom was here, she wasn't in good health; she was very week with irregular high blood pressure. She could hardly walk up the stairs. One evening, that was my Chinese New Year Eve, we had to rush her to the Doctor Hospital for emergy check up. It ended that she had to have a pace maker implanted. Since then, she was a different person..... have the energy to do what she likes :):):)

See ! how sweet are they.... Mother & Son

It's me & Mom ...... I hope to have Silver hair like hers sometime!!

We are family !

Mom is now back to Indiana. She sais she has a good time with us here. We are thankful for her visit ; after she left we found that she left some thing secretly for us ..... $$$$ ???? or what ?????We hope she will come visit us again and again.

TEDDY & BUDDY

Teddy and Buddy are playing and chasing after few days together. When Teddy is aggressive he likes to bark at Buddy. Buddy does not like it then they will attack each other. At first we were worried if these 2 animals could get along in the house. Thank god, so far they are doing fine . I believe they will soon be able to eat and sleep together peacefully.

Teddy is very alert of the surrounding; sometime he is just nosy ! Whenever the birds flipped their wings he would wake up from his nap to go to the cage to see what happened to them. Teddy thought he has the responsibility to take care of the house. He acts like a Watch Dog !!

Teddy is an intelligent puppy. He is able to read our expression. When I woke up this morning, I didn't see Buddy so I asked Teddy , "Where is Buddy? " He understood what I asked, looked at me for once and won't dare to look at me again, walked away from me like a guilty child with his head down. When I asked him again and louder, he went hiding at a corner and cuddled like begging for pardon!. He knew he has been naughty chasing away Buddy.; and he could not find when the Buddy being hiding!! hmmmmm ..... these 2 little creatures really give us lots of fun.

Teddy Can't catch Buddy !

This is sharing time - they both like yogurt

Teddy does not like this dog who came over from across the street to our yard.

Teddy was trying to smell the other dog

Teddy is taking a shower just now

He is such a good boy who likes to be clean !