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Thu
29
Apr '10

Live to eat - June 5, 2010 (Satuday)

Come June 5 on a Saturday night we shall have another opporunity to gather over a sumptuous dinner and a night walk. While time permit we want to enjoy ourselves as much as we could. What is your philosophy of life, ‘Eat to live or live to eat’?emoticon

All are welcome!

This time round just to ease our conscience we shall have Boon Liang to lead us in the night walk at Hort Park, a place he’s familiar  with  and according to him ‘his second home’!

Venue: Sin Kee famous Chicken Rice, Blk 38 #01-02 Commonwealth Avenue (3 minutes walk from Queenstown MRT).

Map : http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_1/travel_site_143810/

Dinner Time: 6.00 - 7.30pm

Night Walk - 8.00 - 9.30pm

Menu: - White or roast chicken, Braised pig trotter, Curry fish head, Beansprouts, Oyster sauce veg., Crystal chicken feet and a hot or cold drink.emoticon

No charges for second helping of chicken rice.

Cost: $8.00 nett per pax/ Pay to Joy’s Posb Saving Account No. 159-131645 by 29 May 10.

Closing date: May 15, 2010

EOs, Dan, Boon Liang, Joy emoticon

Those coming:-

  1. Dan (PAID)
  2. Joy (PAID)
  3. Boon Liang
  4. Rosalind Lee (PAID)
  5. Eyvonne Chew (PAID)
  6. Daisy Yeo (PAID)
  7. SK Chua (PAID)
  8. Charles Chua (PAID)
  9. Agnes Seow (PAID)
  10. Pauline Ho (PAID)
  11. Gwyneth Lee (PAID)
  12. Tim Liu (PAID)
  13. Lilian Teo (PAID)
  14. King Seng Lee
  15. Alice Seah (PAID)
  16. Henry Yip (PAID)
  17. Sockie (PAID)
  18. Ivan Lim (PAID)
  19. Michael Tay(PAID)
  20. Irene Poh (PAID)
  21. Helen Wong
  22. Maureen Lee (PAID)
  23. Maria Tan (PAID)
  24. Janet Chan
  25. Rene Leong (PAID)
  26. Wee Chin (PAID)
  27. Kristin Leong
  28. Andrew Yeung (PAID)
  29. Lee Patrick
  30. karen Thio (PAID)
  31. Sally Kang (PAID)
  32. Judy Lim  (PAID)
  33. Steven  Ng (PAID)
  34. Karen Lim (PAID)
  35. Rina Tan (PAID)
  36. Anita Schechter (PAID)
  37. Steven Chan (PAID/eat only)
  38. John Howe (PAID)
  39. Thomas Loh (PAID)
  40. Eileen Thean (PAID)
  41. Maureen Lim (PAID)

REGISTRATION CLOSED!

Thank you for your support and company!

 

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Wed
28
Apr '10

2010 Annual Dinner & Dance

I met up with a few SHCians last night; and a question popped up as to when this year’s annual dinner and dance will be held, and where?  So far, no indications yet, as we have not had a DO.  Well, please hold on, and once someone puts his/her hand up, we can have this event.  Maybe, soon.

So, if you are eager to organise one, have a go.  We dont expect the perfect D&D; as some disorganisation is good for our soul.  Anyone?

Terence Seah

Tue
27
Apr '10

Laugther Exercise, Tuesday 25 May 2010 8 to 9 pm Geylang Serai Comunity Club

Wandering through the public gardens at Lokhandwala Park in Mumbai, India, early in the morning, you might cross paths with a mirthful group of folks contorting their faces and laughing in unison. After 15 or 20 minutes of deep breathing and ho-ho-ha-has, followed by simulated laughter including hearty guffaws, quiet tee-hees, roaring lion laughter, silent laughter, and tittering cocktail laughter, the group disperses, beginning the day with a smile.
The more than 900 laugh clubs in India are the inspiration of Dr. Madan Kataria, who observed while working as a family physician that patients’ immune systems and general well-being improved following bouts of laughter. Kataria eventually left his medical practice and fine-tuned to a near-science his daily regimen of "thought-free" laughter, creating yoga laughter classes that have spread from India to the Far East, Europe, and North America.
Kataria’s methods have found a strong supporter in the United States. "I felt a great calling, a synchronicity with the information, and felt I needed to deliver this message," says Steve Wilson, a psychologist of 40 years who met Kataria and is now one of America’s leading "joyologists." Wilson has certified more than 100 laugh leaders–among them high school students and inmates at King County’s North Rehabilitation Facility. "I was astonished how much research had been already done that substantiated what I thought to be true," he says.
Within the burgeoning field of gelotology (from the Greek gelos, or "laughter"), the scientific study of laughter, an expanding body of research is being compiled. Over 500 academicians belong to the International Society for Humor Studies, and doctors, psychiatrists, and mental health professionals increasingly prescribe laughter therapy to help people cope with physical, mental, and spiritual issues.

20 Minutes of Dr Madan Kataria Laughter exercise is akin to 2 hours of brisk walking. If you are interested register here for free on Tuesday, 25 May 2010, 8 to 9 pm Geylang Serai Community Club. lst floor, Dance Studio. Laugther exercise is last Tuesday of the month.

Take a train to Paya Lebar MRT Station, walk 10 mins towards Lion City (behind is Haig Road), walk straight, you will see butterworth, then Ipon Lane and lastly Thiam Siew Avenue on the right of Haig Road, Geyland Serari Community Club is just on the left side of Thiam Siew Avenue.

I will be here. Come and join us and have a fun night laughter and sweating your way.

Cheers

OE Sylvia Ang

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6 months contract Admin at Dept of Statistics

Dear SHCians

A friend is looking for interviewing tomorrow at Dept of Statistics for 20 positions for 6 months contract admin.

Interested please sent your email to me at angsylvia58@gmail.com before 3 pm today.

Good luck.  Cheers

Sylvia

Mon
26
Apr '10

Free Movie in April, 2010

Movie:      STARDUST

Date:        29/4/10 (Thursday)

Time:        7.30 pm - 9.30 pm

Venue:    Shaw Foundation Alumni Hall Auditorium (SFAH), Level 2

               Kent Ridge Drive, NUS Campus

               Car Park 15

Map:      http://www.nus.edu.sg/campusmap/

Sypnosis:

In hopes of wooing a beautiful girl, Tristan promises to bring her a falling star. But he is in for an adventure  of his life when he discovers the star is actually a celestial beauty named Yvaine. When an old witch attempts to steal Yvaine’s youth, Tristan must protect her at all costs. This magical fairytale like no other will make you laugh out loud and believe in love again.

Optional:

Enjoy dinner at Pine Cafe in the Alumni House @ $5 pax for a main meal and a refreshing drink before watching the movie. Kristy and I will not be able to join you for dinner. We will be at the Auditorium by 7.20pm.  Kindly meet outside the Theatre after the show for a group photograph and go for a drink if you are free.

N/B:  If you are unable register through the Comment mode, you may do so through my email address -  qsookee2@hotmail.com

Registration:

  1. Robert Quek (EC)
  2. Kristy Quek
  3. Esther Leong
  4. Cindy Low

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David Shung - Member Profile

Hi all, I am David, Singaporean,aged 53, Chinese and married. I work as a full-time tutor,teaching mainly Maths to upper Primary and Sec 1 pupils. I enjoy my work and rest days are Sundays and some public holidays. When free, I read, watch movies, meet with family members and close friends, go window-shopping with my wife and have a good meal together. By the way, I’m a vegetarian..:) I used to play golf,but gave up two years ago, since I can’t play like Tiger Woods..:)

I am most willing to share my expertise and experience with SHC members in areas like education, investment and Forex trading. I was in the banking and finance industry for 17 years prior to giving private tuition. I am eager to meet new friends and have a meaningful and fun exchange. I love to travel as well, often making short trips to M’sia.

David

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Unable to view comments

Hi SHCians,

Just found that i am unable to click ‘Comments’ to view comments of members. Wonder members also have same problem or if not, how to solve this problem. Thanks for some advice.

Cheers!

Henry

Fri
23
Apr '10

Habitat-Barclays Bare Your Sole 2010

Hi Everyone,

A friend of mine invited me to a charity fund walk-Habitat-Barclays Bare Your Sole 2010- to be held on 5 June 2010 Saturday at East Coast Park Angsana Green (behind the food centre).  It’s a 5km bare foot walk (no cycling allowed) event from 7am to 3 pm.  Participant walks barefoot to raise funds for humanitarian projects in poor disaster-struck countries to build homes & fight poverty.

I’m going to go with a couple of my girls and wonder if any of you would like to join in too.

Information in brief are:

Charity: Habitat for Humanity Singapore

registration fee:   Adults - choice of $25, 35, 45 per pax

                            Students/children - $20

                            Family of 4 (2A + 2C) - choice of $80, 100, 120

registration deadline is 7 May 2010 or earlier if target of participants met.

can register & find out more online at www.bareyoursole.org.sg/join

There will be a goodie bag collection prior to event date when participation is registered.

Thot it will be a good cause & fun to do a walk bare footed.

I can be contacted at : andrew_thio@email.com

Come and  oin me -

  1. Andrew Thio (Event Co-Ordinator)
  2. Charles Chua
  3. Michelle Khoo
  4. Joyce Tan
  5. Evelyn
Wed
21
Apr '10

PLS. SAVE THE POOR SOULS

HELP !!!!!

Puppy mill breeder/owner in Pasir Ris has just about to abandon  his breeding stock and their puppies. 75 dogs are up for FOSTER or ADOPTION. Many breeds of various ages.

Spotted are healthy cavalier king charles, chihuahua, maltese, mini schnauzer, shih tzu, pomeranian, jack russell terrier, whippet, sheltie, golden retriever, labrador, silky, yorkie, poodle, beagle, british bull, cairn terrier. From 1 month old and up.

You can contact Steven at sfc0007@yahoo.com.sg for more details of the contact nos or sms to the person in charge. Hope some of you kind souls can adopt or foster the DOGS or the CATS otherwise some may end up at SPCA and put to sleep due to shortage of space. 

Tue
20
Apr '10

Henry Yip - Member Profile

Hi Everyone, I come to know SHC through the ST, I have been following SHC’s activities, at first out of curiosity and then admiration for what Terence, his fellow founders & all the volunteer EOs of this very good club has done & is continuing to do.

We all know that Singaporean’s ability to always find solutions to their challenges are lengendary!!. Now I’m a proud member of SHC and proud to be associated with such exceptional Singaporeans in the club. Exceptional Singaporeans who collectively, would take the bull by the horns, and face future challenges bravely & with resolve. Resolved that by their collective efforts, their future can definitely be happily brighter ones!!. SALUTE !!

Coming back closer to the surface of our earth, I like to smell the grass, like in our recent EXTreme Ramble!! ( EO Jeff & Joyce ) something I would not ever have done on my own!! Nooks & corners of this lovely island I never thought existed. Or what about that ‘Yum Seng’ all night long, interspeared with flexing dancing muscles at the Kovan( EO AhNee ). Having known Sue Chan since our French classes @ Alliance Francaise several years ago, I joined her small group ‘hanging-out in Phnom Penh for 4 days together with Co-EO, Jeff Lim. All these activities are experienced with the overflowing warmth & camaraderie of fellow SHCians. Thank you very very much!!

I agree with Terence, our inspirational Founder, that the immediate challenge for us is the Male_Female ratio. As a result of this ratio, there’s less dynamism than we would have expected in our events & activities. I believe a brain-storming session on this issue would be beneficial for the convergence on the disparity.

As I have moved to the other side of my own century, I feel great that there’s such a great club like SHC. I look forward to joining more events, and meeting many other fellow SHC’ians. I have even adopted Jonathan’s post as my personal motto : ” May the rest of your life be THE BEST OF YOUR LIFE”.

Henry Yip

Mon
19
Apr '10

Free Self-Development Talk in April, 2010

Topic:     Anticipating & Reducing Resistance to Change

Date:      21.4.10 (Wed)

Time:      6pm - 8pm

Venue:    Hotel Intercontinental, Bugis Junction

Room:    Vault 3, Basement

Note:

1   Notes-cum-worksheets are available at $2 per copy before the talk.

2   Free complimentary parking tickets are available subject to availabilty.

3   Do join us for a drink or a meal after the talk if you have the time.

Registration: (max. 12)

  1. Robert Quek (EC)
  2. Kristy Quek
  3. Peggy Yap
  4. Arthur Yap
  5. Alice Seah
  6. Patrick Lee
  7. Esther Leong
  8. Francis R Mangalam
  9. Stephen Low
  10. Marge Tian
  11. Steven Chan
  12. Lee Peng Peng
  13. Registration (closed).
Sun
18
Apr '10

Calling all with unusual hobbies and collections

Silver Lining is a bi-monthly magazine that caters largely to readers aged above 45. One of the regular articles
it features are on people with unusual hobbies or collections. The current issue (Apriil - May 2010) features a quirky old SHC geezer who does origami with one hand, and his collection of more than 500 origami books from all corners of the world.

The magazine is looking for more folks with other unusual hobbies or collections to be featured in forthcoming issues. If you have an unusual hobby or collections or know of someone who has, they would love to hear from you.

I have agreed to be Silver Lining’s unpaid contact person for this purpose. To address possible concerns, this message was posted after obtaining prior clearence from Terence.

Best regards,

Ron Koh

Thu
15
Apr '10

Part Time Telemarketer & Admin

Dear SHC Member

A friend is looking for Part time Telemarketer and admin urgently. 5 days week, 4 hours work a day at Newton office. Hardworking, committed, willing to learn. Speak English, Mandarin and Dialects.

Please contact me for details, urgently to arrange for an interview.

Good Luck

Cheers

Sylvia Ang

Wed
14
Apr '10

X Breed Persian Kitten

I am looking for a female kitten urgently, preferably less than 6 months old. (Male can also be considered)

Please notify me through this post. Your help is greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

Regards,

Rose White

Sun
11
Apr '10

Cycling on Sat, 17 Apr 10

Meet at rear of McDonald Restaurant Marina Cove (former East Coast Recreation Park). Rented bicycles are abundantly available at reasonable rates.

Activity will not be cancelled even if it rains but will be brought indoor 2 turn into chitchat session.

We will go dinner together after the session. Please come n join us.

Rain or shine, we will definitely be there for U. Look forward to see u guys.

Our Usual Program -

  • 4.00 - 4.30 p.m. : Gather for chitchating, if possible inside aircon McDonald Rest.
  • 4.30 p.m.            : Proceed to bike rental kiosk, Coastal Recreation, to rent bikes. Rental Cost is between $5-$6 unless fuel surcharge is imposed, the cost may be bit higher.
  • 4.30 - 6.30 p.m. : Cycling around East Coat Park (distance abt 6 to 8km).
  • There will not be any learning sesssion. 
  • 6.30 - 7.00 p.m. : All cyclists ride back to start point to return bikes n go for dinner at nearby food joints.

Who are coming -

  1. Yew Kwong
  2. Lily
  3. Ah Nee
  4. Douglas
  5. Dolly
  6. Irene Poh
  7. Susan Chang
  8. Ronald Lam
  9. Marg Tian
  10. Ivan Lim
  11. Paul Kong
  12. Lisa Ong
  13. Nina Choo
  14. Pearl Goh
  15. Lam
  16. Rose White
  17. Anna Seet
  18. Steven Chan (dinner only)
  19. Pauline Ho
  20. James Tan
  21. Susan Tan
  22. Steven Ng
  23. Bira
  24. Judy Lim
  25. John Howe
  26. Dan Huang
  27. Joy Chuang

Click here for photos

Sat
10
Apr '10

Job Availability

A friend of mine emailed me the following.  

Please be informed that they are vacancies for experienced ticketing staff in my friend’s travel agency, if you know of any friends who are interested, please contact me immediately.Interested members please contact me via email at caroline.sit@spc.com.sg

Thanks very much.  Cheers

Jennifer

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Huat Huat Blood Donation Drive

Hello Fellow Members,

Anyone keen to go with me for Blood Donation Drive on 12 April 2010 @ 3pm at SGH Blood Centre.  I had poh mia liao but need more members to come along…

Cheers… EC Sam Huat Huat Huat

Keen to come along, pls register here:

  1. Sam Huat Huat Huat
Fri
9
Apr '10

Pipe Line Ramble X-treme! Sat, 10 Apr.

(This post was written by Jeffrey)

Date: 10 April 2010 (Saturday)

Start Time: 9 am (approx 9 hours)

Meeting point: Woodland Town Centre, plaza between Blocks 2A and 4A (end point of Pipe Line Ramble 4)

Getting there:
by MRT – Marsiling MRT Station (about 1 km walk)
by Bus – Bus service nos 170, 856, 903, 911, 912

Leaders: Jeffrey Lim and Joyce Tan

For those who have done part or all of the Pipe Lime ramble series, this is for the masochist in us. The Pipe Line Ramble X-treme is a 4-in-1 combination of the four walks. Total distance is about 25 km walking through a variety of ground from pavement, parks, scrub land, grassland, forest, people’s backyard and of course on the pipe line at certain sections, if you are so inclined. The terrain at parts will be hilly with a few streams to cross and a few walls to climb too.

There will be a lunch stop around Turf City or Sixth Avenue. We’ll play it by ear on that day exactly where.

The walk will end at Pearl’s Hill around 5 or 6 pm. From there we can adjourn to Keong Siak Street for dinner at the either of the famous zhi char restaurants, Kok Sen or Tong Ah to put back all the calories we burnt that day!

The walk will be quite rigorous and be prepared. Wear trekking shoes, if you have otherwise make sure that what you’re wearing gives good traction on uneven ground. Also make sure you are comfortable with walking for 9 hours at a sustained brisk pace before signing up.

REGISTER HERE:

  1. Jeffrey Lim
  2. Joyce Tan
  3. Mary Elizabeth Lim
  4. Charles Chua
  5. Azhari
  6. Lina Ng
  7. Ah Nee
  8. SK Chua
  9. Lai Fong
  10. Rene Leong
  11. Ivan Lim
  12. Kristin Leong
  13. Han Fong Chin
  14. Susan Chang (to leave after lunch)
  15. Ronald Lee
  16. Veronique Lee
  17. Wee Chin
  18. Charles Wee (to break off at Turf City)
  19. Gabriella Chua
  20. Sally Lee
  21. Conrad Tang
  22. Tan Seok Wah
  23. Lillian
  24. Jassmine Teo (to leave at/after lunch)
  25. Henry Yip (to break off at Turf City/Sixth Ave.)
  26. Susan Tan
  27. Bernie (to leave after lunch)
  28. Andrew Thio
  29. Alicia Soh
  30. Mike Tan
  31. Lettishia
  32. Thomas Goh
  33. Steven Chan
  34. James Tan (to join during lunch break)
  35. Daisy Yeo (join at Turf City)
  36. Kenneth Tan (dinner only)

EOs of the Walk Team: Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Andrew Thio, Jeffrey Lim,
Joyce Tan, Serene Low, ConradT and ChristinaCL Chan

Click here for photos

Wed
7
Apr '10

Northern & Western Affairs @ New Chilli Padi Nyonya Buffet Dinner Restaurant

Main organisers: Dan Huang, Joy Chuang , Sue Chan , Charles Wee and
Steven Chan

(This event was mooted by Dan and it is opened  to members from
N,S,E or West Zones. 

Date: 24th April
2010 ( Sat ) 

Time: 7.00 pm.

Place: Chilli Padi Nyonya Restaurant @ Heng Mui Keng Terrace
(Ground level)  # 06-21,
Singapore  S 119620.  

Price:  $16.30 Nett ( including 10% service charge )

Max capacity:  40  pax ( First come first served basis )

DIRECTIoNS :  How to go to
Heng Mui Keng Café:

2) From  AYE exit Clementi
(by Car) or from Clementi Central Bus services 188
 From Jurong

 Bus Service 143 or 183 from Jurong East Bus
Interchange

 From South
Buona Vista RoadThis way is usually called the 99 turnsTurn in when you see the sign and arrow pointing to
“King Edward 7 Residences and Prince George’s Park Residences”  Go down the slope. There is only one way.Then we will see this carpark in NUS before you see
NUS Business School under construction on the front right corner.Turn left when you reach the junction and drive up the
slope. You will see Kent Ridge Hall, Sheares Hall and Institute of Southeast
Asian Studies on the right. Then you will see this round-about.   We are located at the roundabout
there 

Your early response is appreciated to ensure advance booking. Pls. transfer the correct amount by ATM to   Joy’s POSB  Savings Account No: 159-131645 latest by 18/4/2010 failing which it will be open to those on waiting
list.

For more details of Chilli Padi restaurants, pls. click at  http://www.chillipadi.com.sg/Eateries/HmkCafe.aspx

Attending 

1) Dan Huang ( Dinner )  Paid 

2) Joy Chuang ( Dinner )  Paid 

3) Sue Chan ( Dinner )  Paid  

4) Charles Wee ( Dinner ) Paid  

5) Steven Chan ( Dinner )  Paid  

6) 

7) Juliet Ong ( Dinner )   Paid  

8 ) Aaron How ( Dinner )  Paid   

9) Catherine Yeo ( Dinner )   Paid  

10) Chin Boon ( Dinner ) 

11) Irene Poh ( Dinner )  Paid  

12) Marg Tian Dinner ) 

13)  Lilian Teo ( Dinner )   Paid  

14) Gwyneth Lee ( Dinner ) Paid   

15) Thomas Loh ( Dinner )  Paid   

16) Ronald Lam ( Dinner )  Paid  

17) Kristin Leong ( Dinner ) Paid   

18) Jonson Tan ( Dinner )

19) John Howe   Paid  

20) Maggie ( Dinner )  Paid  

21) Albert  Tan ( Dinner)  Paid    

22) Henry Yip ( Dinner )  Paid  

23) Clarice Yip ( Dinner ) Paid    

24) Richard Wong  ( Dinner )  Paid   

25) Alice Seah ( Dinner )  Paid  

26) Judy Lim ( Dinner )  Paid

27) Cheng Pun ( Dinner )  Paid 

28) Helen T Wong  Paid 

29) Veronique  ( Dinner )  Paid  

30) Helen Kuek ( Dinner )  Paid

31) Boon Liang Paid 

32) Janet Chan Paid    33) Tim Liu      34) Rose White   35 Lawrence Khan  Paid

Mon
5
Apr '10

“Food” for the Brain

This post is created for us to have some FUN as it helps us to think " out of the box" and NOT  to intimidate, criticise or pass sarcastic remarks on members’ answers. It is not meant for you to compete with one another to determine who have the best brains. Pls. adhere to this ruling. 

From now onwards, once a week or fortnight, mathematical
puzzles or word problems will be posted here for members to “crack” their
brains and come out with solutions.The solution will only be posted after a week /fortnight
depending on the response. I will get the ball rolling but I will appreciate very much if members can also contribute
some of their own problems in this post.

Problems must only be in text form; no pictures allowed as
the post cannot accept any pictorial representation. Sorry there is no prize for the correct solution.           However, if you are able to solve the problem correctly, praise your self
and say             “ I have Good Brains.”

The first 3 problems will be placed on the main post here to generate some interest.
Subsequently, other problems will be written in the comment column.

We often hear this.  She sells seashells by the seashore.

1)   
A group of boys collected some seashells from
the beach. They tried to divide these seashells equally among them. If each boy
received 8 seashells, they would need 5 more seashells. If each boy received 7
seashells, they would have 3 seashells extra. How many seashells did they
collect from the beach altogether ?

2)   Ahmad and Fatimah had some marbles. In a game , Ahmad lost 1/10 of his marbles to Fatimah . After Ahmad lost his marbles , the ratio of the number of marbles Ahmad had to the number of marbles Fatimah had was 3:1 . The next day, Ahmad lost more marbles to Fatimah and the ratio became 4:7 and Fatimah had 72 more marbles than Ahmad. 

(i) What was the ratio of the number of marbles Ahmad had to the number of marbles Fatimah had at first ? 

(ii) How many marbles did Fatimah win from Ahmad in total ?

3) This puzzle is more challenging as it illustrates a pattern diagram of white and black interlacing square tiles. Pattern 1, 2 and 3 are given. Find the number of white tiles in pattern 88. If you are keen to solve it, pls.email me at sfc0007@yahoo.com.sg for the attachment file on pattern tiles. ( The write post here does not support pictorial representation in any form.I have tried 3 times but was unsuccessful. ) Solutions will be posted weekly/fortnightly depending on the responses.

4) onwards will be written in the comment column. 

" Happy Thinking "  , emoticon , emoticon , No.I won’t give up! emoticon, Hurray I got it!emoticon