Its been a week of disasters and tragic losses. Turkey got hit by a massive Earth Quake with many people killed and the floods in Thailand have now reached its critical point with Bangkok drowning in all the water. Mass Exodus of people and the economy taking major blows. The worst is still too come if the remaining flood walls do not hold up. Even Singapore suffered from some severe weather with flash floods closing several roads yesterday. Today is Marco Simoncelli's funeral after he was tragically killed last Sunday in the Moto GP.
The launch of the new Apple iPhone 4S yesterday in Singapore resulted in people queuing from as early as 09h45 in the morning until midnight to get their hands on the new toy. I do not understand that one but then I have never really been a phone freak. The first person in the queue actually did it for his Boss who was "busy". Model employee, I say.
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner took its first commercial flight yesterday aftter a two year delay, from Tokyo to Hong Kong. This is the the plane that promise to change the experience of flying. It's sleek, with higher ceilings, includes LED lighting, 30% larger windows with electronic tinting, and humidity and pressure improvements all resulting in a reduced jet lag. It will compete with the A380 and I quote,
"The plane is much quieter both for passengers inside and people on the ground. The difference between the A-380 and the 787 is very noticeable on take off. The A-380 roars, while the 787's are just whispering " a passenger on board said.
I hope I will get the opportunity to experience a flight on one of those. It is a thing of beauty.
If you have not seen it check it out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o18llmdhpTk
Our best friends Fanie and Tammy surprised us yesterday with the great news that they will be visiting us in December for a 10 day holiday. The absolute perfect Christmas Gift and we have started counting the days. Its going to be a blast.
The bloody wet tiles got the better of me last night and I saw my ass without a mirror as they say. Battered and bruised this morning and it feels like I was in a boxing fight with Mike Tyson or something. Will have to be more careful when it rains in future.
I must include a link to a article written by a fellow Blogger, Bea whom I follow, with the Title "A White Person's Guide to Living in Asia". It's so good, funny and worth a read.
http://beainsingapore.blogspot.com/2011/10/white-persons-guide-to-living-in-asia.html
Going to put the Weber to good use and have a lekker braai (BBQ). Currie cup Final tomorrow.
Go Sharks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I wish you all a stunning weekend.
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