Canon S90 - Returned

Had a call from a nice lady from Canon Marketing. She asked that the S90 be returned and replaced with a new one. This is to rectify their distribution error as the one sold to me by the shop is meant as a demo unit. Since she asked nicely, I agreed.

Went back to the store I purchased it from this morning. The guy I bought it from was not there. There was a girl instead. From the moment I step in, it was off putting. No greetings or offer to assist instead she just raised her head from behind the counter in a gesture asking me "WHAT YOU WANT ?" (That's how I perceived it anyway). Told her that I am here to exchange the camera as requested by Canon Marketing. No words, she just took the package from me and start to transfer the contents of my box into a new box. I told her to replace the screen protector. Just a grunt and to my annoyance she proceeded to peel the protector off the demo unit and tried to place it on the new camera. Smudging the thing with her fingers.

Perhaps it was because I was beginning to look cross or perhaps because there was another customer walking in. Another grunt and she gave up on the used protector and got a new one from under the counter. "OK, TEST."

That was not what I expected. She made it seems as if it was my fault that they gave me a demo unit which I went out of my way to exchange. I expected a thank you for my time instead got that. If any of you Canon guys are reading this, please advise your resellers on how to treat customers.

That said perhaps it was my mistake for wanting to try a new store instead of going to my regular one.

Guess what these guys were up to ?

Midnight. Deserted car park. Two guys in a car, engrossed... Heh heh, just could not resist. Pozi might have better incriminating pictures.

Errr, selamat hari raya & maaf zahir bathin guys. Be careful where you get intimate... he he he.

Read - Mat Salo's latest piece

The Wells of Eyes by Mat Salo is definitely one of the better short stories I have feasted my eyes on. Not just saying it because he is a dear friend but because it truly is. Middle aged male travellers will definitely have an easy task identifying with the main character - a travelling shoe salesman. Paunchy, balding, succumbing to his foibles while remain rooted to his reality.

So well expressed that I could feel his elation and subsequent pain. An excellent repartee to while away the long wait at terminals...

People - Sungai Congkak

By noon the place is teeming with people, as crowded as a morning market. The pristine clear water turns murky. The snakes doesn't have a chance...

SK Kampung Tunku - soccer

Boys having fun on the wet muddy field. Mummy is not going to be pleased...

Qdees 2008 Concert

Snapshots from the recent Qdees SS3 2008 concert.

Photos by Akmal.

My view...

Who's looking at whom ?

Muslim burial - Klang Valley

This is based on recent experience. Perhaps it would help guide those who may face similar situation. What to do and how to go about carrying out the final rights of a Muslim in the Klang Valley.

It would be easier if the passing happens in a hospital rather than in a private residence. This is because the hospital will provide all the documentation. The most important of which is the burial permit. The permit is not the death certificate, however, it would be prudent to make copies to be distributed to those attending the funeral as proof that they are in fact attending a funeral and not watching a movie or loitering in a mall.

With this permit you will then need to look for a site where the remains is to be buried. For Kelana Jaya, there were a few choices. It is best to go and talk to your local Imam informing him of the event and at the same time seeking his advice on how best to proceed. Go to the cemetery - whose office normally opens at 8am - and see if you can get a plot there. Fill up the forms and attach the permit. The cemetery will then prepare the necessary. For Bukit Kiara, it costs RM290. If you do not get a plot at the first cemetery, proceed to the next and the next until you get one.

If the remains comes from the hospital, you will need to decide whether to bring it back to the house or direct to the mosque for the final rites. This will depend on the timing of prayers, visitors and readiness of the graveyard. The mosque in Kelana Jaya has a standard charge of RM250 for use of their van to transport the remains.

Finally, it would be prudent for the next of kin to arrive first at the cemetery, especially males to carry out the final physical and spiritual rites of passage.

Once this is completed, the real hassle began. Start by going to the JPN to obtain the death certificate....

Aidilfitri 2007.

Ramadhan is fast coming to a close with Syawal just around the corner. Just in case I do not have the opportunity to blog before Aidilfitri, Selamat Hari Raya to one and all. I sincerely wish you and your family a joyous celebration and in the spirit of the month seek forgiveness for all the wrongs that I have, may have or imagined to have done. If there was any then it is definitely unintentional, if it was intentional I am certain that you'll know about it... he he he...

I digress, sorry. Semoga Allah memberkati ibadah kita.

Contrast

Not a review, merely observation of the people that supplies us our fish. Look at the last two pictures, contrast between need and want being the reason to be at sea.

Blogging for Charity

For every person who complete this meme before August 26th, Idham will contribute RM127 on your behalf to the Darul Izzah Orphange, Bangi. This effort is started by Idham who created a meme for charity. His aim is to collect at least RM10,000 worth of meme/tags from bloggers.

Idham says and I agree "Why lost and found? Because.....
Orphans are children who have all lost at least one of their parents or both. Nothing can bring their parents back......
But, we can help them to find happiness. Our little act of generosity can go a long way. It will be interesting to see how this meme travels, and how much will I be bringing to the orphans at the DIO on behalf of bloggers on August 26th this year."

Okay, this is the rule. If you are tagged, you need to write an entry related to the meme. At the end of your entry you just need to tag as many person as you like. You will then leave a comment in their blog to let them know they have been tagged. And to include this message, "By doing this meme you are contributing RM127 to the Darul Izzah Orphanage".

Note, you DO NOT have to pay anything, Idham out of his generosity will pay for you if you participate.

Then please copy and paste this rule somewhere in your entry.

The meme is about completing at least seventeen out of the following twenty seven sentences........ *These can be copied and pasted to your entry*

1. A person is only as good as .................the company he keeps.
2. Friendship is always .................a valued commodity.
3. To love is to........................to have lost and survived.
4. Money makes me......................miserable (the lack of it actually...).
5. I miss ........................the freedom and recklessness of youth.
6. My way of saying I care is by ............being there.
7. I try to spread love and happiness by...........sharing what I can.
8. Pick the flowers when.............it is yours to pick.
9. To love someone is to..............accept them as they are.
10. Beauty is...................a pleasure.
11. When I was thirteen, what I remember the most was....Liverpool Press, he he he.
12. When I was twenty one, I remember.................the stormy seas.
13. I am most happy when .....................all my debt is paid.
14. Nothing makes me happier than ........making my kids happy.
15. If I can change one thing, I will change.........human greed.
16. If smiles were cheap then I am certainly poor.
17. Wouldn't it be nice if we could..........cycle all day.
18. If you want to eat then you have to get food to your own mouth.
19. Money is not everything but..........it helps.
20. The most touching moments I have experienced is....a sincere thank you.
21. I smile when...................I feel like it.
22. When I am happy, I..............am happy.
23. If only I don't have to ....be there, then.....I'll be here.
24. The best thing I did yesterday was...........talk to my kids.
25. If I ever write a book, I will give it this title,"The Sailor Chronicles"
26. One thing I must do before I die is............to repent.
27. Doing this meme, I feel like ............................like an idiot he he he

Now I will kick this off by tagging a few of my blog friends - NOPE, you are welcome to do this and get back to Idham if you would like to contribute to the orphanage.

When you have done yours, please leave a comment in here - so that Idham can keep count.

Thank you.

Honda Stream IV: The Race

Heh, I'll show these people how to ace this race...

Oh no, what did I get myself into ? My husband made me do this. Oh no, oh no...

This is going to be peanuts. I'll smoke you all, heh heh heh

Team Ferrari ?

There goes the sponsored cap...

First crash of the day.

The rabbit goes smack in the barriers while the tortoise goes chugging along.

Safety and medical support out...

Finally the podium.

It was great fun with Fauzi declared as the fastest driver and Team Ferrari vowing to make a comeback...