Hat yai fishing sport @ hat yai, thailand

Teaser post coming up!

This is an update prior to my previous posting, guess where have I been to, again? ^^

Yes..!! I've been to Hatyai for fishing again during the Raya and Merdeka Holidays.. This is the map on the back of their name card.

Will update soon with more stories about my trip there! Ta~~

PJ Charcoal Fried Hokkien Mee @ Bandar Menjalara, Kepong.

I loves the scrumptious taste of charcoal fried hokkien mee, those with crispy pork lards is an added plus points!

But even as I love fried hokkien mee, I seldom eat it when I am eating around the Klang Valley. Part of the reason is the same as in my previous posting (read it here!). For some reason I cannot stand the noodle with "kan shui" taste...which put me off to eating hokkien mee altogether...

But one lazy weekday night, after some grocery shopping at Tesco Kepong Village Mall, we've decided to look around the area for a bite. It's getting on late and all and since we've yet to try all of the food stalls / restaurants scattered around bandar menjalara here, one of the place caught our attention.

The place itself is like an alley between 2 shop lots, albeit a very clean looking one. Day time this place is actually one of those hawker style restaurants with a lot of varieties and stalls offering different type of foods. By night fall (5.00pm onwards), it will be transformed to the alley beside the shop to one yummeh charcoal fried noodles heaven!

What caught my attention during that time is the big cloth banner - CHARCOAL FRIED HOKKIEN MEE!
It's kinda late and not much food choices around and that what made us to stop by and give it a try, without expecting much...hahahaha...

Furthermore when the first time we went there, this place is like so new, they've been operating from somewhere else thus the PJ Charcoal Fried Hokkien Mee name and recently made to move out from the previous place. I remembered it being all quiet and not much patrons (or maybe it's kinda late on a weekday).

The hokkien mee seriously full of wok hei and you can actually taste the difference between a normal gas stove fried hokkien mee with the charcoal stove fried one...The taste alone makes me swoon and I am hooked and will be back every now and then just for a taste of the scrumptious charcoal fried hokkien mee..!!

*standard fried hokkien mee*

*hokkien mee with extra servings of pork lards*

Extra servings can be ordered off the menu for gluttons who loves to have additional pork lards with the fried noodles.

*yuet kong hor - stir fried hor fun with raw egg on top*

They also serve varieties of stir fried noodles dishes, which I must say is not faring badly too....

*deep fried chicken wings marinated with prawn paste*

*fried radish cake*

*fried oh-chien -oyster omelette*

Since the early days we've been seeing more and more patrons eating here nowadays, a good indication - meaning food is good! =P

*olden day's menu*

Olden day's menu, but now they have got a new version with more food choices menu. No worries, price still the same ^^.

How to find this place? This is right opposite of Tesco Kepong Village Mall shop lots, to be more precise; I found one picture from their advertisement:

*a bit blurry but still can see right?*

Go and try it for yourself if you are one of those fried hokkien mee lover. Surprisingly the "kan shui" taste is not strong in their noodles used.

Happie eating! ^^

Empangan Air Kuning, Taman Botani Negara, Shah Alam

This is a backdated post from my visits to Empangan Air Kuning at Taman Botani Negara (formerly known as Taman Pertanian Malaysia), Bukit cherakah, Shah Alam.

I was just starting out as a lure caster when I first visited this peaceful and serene place. This place is well known amongst fly fisher as well as lure caster. Moreover this place is all about nature, even fishing here its CNR (Catch and Release).

For fish varieties here: talapia, jelawat, rohu, toman, kelah, lampam, baung, keli, patin, pacu, peacock bass and etc.

I've been there a few times for lure casting and I am still entranced by the serenity of the place time after time when I am visiting here. Let me share some of the pictures of this very beautiful and calming place:

*heaven amidst the bustling city*

*surrounded by cooling mother nature*

*truly a hidden gem*

And some of the shots took when we rented the boat to go further inside:

*monkey is rowing the boat  O.o*

*row row row your boat~~*

Hahahah...its fun even if there's time when we did not hook up anything....Just spending time relaxing and doing some stupid things!

Unfortunately for me, I've only managed to hook up a pacu for the couple of times I've been there. But nonetheless I will still be coming back, I am aiming for the toman......   =P (Big dream of mine!)

*moi~!*

*closer look*

*lookie my abu spoon*

Most probably will go there again soon...I miss my lures in action!....T.T

*part of my babies*

Update again when I go back there yah! ^^

**Short update:
Operating hours during the fasting month will be from 7.30am - 5.00pm. Night fishing will not be open during this time as well until after Hari Raya holidays. Empangan Air Kuning as well as Taman Botani Negara will be closed for 5days starting from 29 august 2011 (Monday) until 2nd September 2011 (Friday) for Hari Raya Celebration. It will be operating as usual from 3rd September 2011 (Saturday).


Details as here:
Operation Hours: 7.30am - 7.00pm (Closed on every Monday).
Charges: RM15 Weekdays / RM18 Weekends
Boat Rental: Available for rental - Inquire within
Contact Persons:En. Nik @ 012-324 6959 / En. Malek @ 012-262 7387

Restoran Chuang Kee - Ulu Yam Loh Mee

Apparently my hometown (or next door neighbourhood - Batang Kali is next to Ulu Yam what... XD) is extremely FAMOUS with loh mee.

Which I truly agree with, what with studying and working in Kuala Lumpur, on and off I will miss loh mee and hokkien mee from hometown every now and then, luckily it's not that far to go home. The secret is the noodle itself - everyone claiming it's homemade..Frankly I would say the truth lies in the preservation of the noodle itself. Batang Kali and Ulu Yam version, all the noodles used doesn't taste like the "kan shui" or I think its called lye water, correct me if I am wrong....

I have not found any similar tasting loh mee like ulu yam / batang kali version so far in Kuala Lumpur. Even some claiming or maybe it's really the owner of restaurant from there; it just doesn't taste quite right. Anyway with the recent year's development of Batang Kali, more of the restaurants move out to the newer shop lots instead of operating from their previous shop in Ulu Yam.

One weekend I was home and we all crave for loh mee and some hokkien mee. We went to Restoran Chuang Kee in Ligamas, Batang Kali (the shop facing the main road to Genting Highlands / Ulu Yam / or go out to old Batang Kali Town - the main road).

*Restoran Chuang Kee*

*Interior of restaurant*

*Another view*

It is a rather late lunch...that's like 4pm or so, thus the very quiet restaurant. But when we are leaving, more patrons are coming in for a quick fix.

*Hokkien mee*

The hokkien mee shot is kinda blurry...forgive me for my hand is shaking so badly, it's my first meal of the day..hahahhaa...lazy sunday ma...

*Fried foo chok with fish paste filling*

*The loh mee cooked with a dash of black vinegar*

Honestly it was kinda disappointing...the loh mee tasted too sours, the cook must have added a dash too much of black vinegar.

Locals doesn't really frequent this place for good loh mee anymore, it is known to local for the expensive touristy price of food...or well, do not order any appetizer of any sorts, just stick to noodles, then it will not be pricey at all.

Price for 1 person is at RM5. For a 2persons portion it costs RM9 for noodles. The foo chook - small plate of it, even though is delicious costs a whooping RM12. Fried fish cakes and pork balls which are delicious are available too BUT it ain't cheap.

This restaurant used to be favored by me...but the food taste wise seems to be different nowadays.. Maybe  business is too good and they can't keep up with some consistent quality? hmm...

Hydraskins - changing 'cloth' for your gadget is no longer ONLY a dream

Of late, I've been given a set of hydraskins to check it out.

*The decal given to me - black heart*

*closer shot*

I've been a bad person and until like a couple of days ago ONLY did I manage to put it at use.

Before this, I have always thought that changing the outlook for the phone is no easy task. Other than changing the casing / cover / bumper / pouch how else can you make your phone look more attractive?

Like cute and colorful design on your phone without having to spend a lot on it?
Loves to change how your phone looks like as if you are changing clothes?

Hmm...If you answered YES to all of it, well, please note you are not alone....I am 101% more ridiculous than any one of you....  T.T

What is special about Hydraskins is that their skins incorporated the Easystick technology. The sticking process is made easier with the revolutionary air channels on the adhesive surface. No more air bubbles trapped when sticking your favorite skin (decal) on your gadget(s)!

Read more about their goodness here. Trust me, if you've attempted or DIY that screen protector thingy like me, you NEED to know the difference and the ease of application is simply AWESOME! (I am not lying ok..!). Other than being reusable (no more wastage- I am saving the environment too! YAY), it is also not limited to mobile phones pimping.

You could pimp your tablets, your cool gaming consoles, as well as your laptop! How cool is that?

The kit comes with everything that you would need, there's a wipe cloth for cleaning up the chosen phone / gadget. There's the screen protector provided and precise instructions on how to given.

Here's how it looked like after I've stick it on ^^:

*front with screen protector as well*

*back view - see no bubbles at all*

Being extra nice to my phone, I bought one bumper from Daiso, costing me RM5 for it instead of the original.

*Before adding on the black cheapo bumper*

*Finito ^^*

Other than the loose cheapo bumper, I've no complaint of this lovely decal. Just what fickle minded people would need to add some jazz to their boring gadgets?

Now I am thinking to get more since Hydraskins have more designs now. Check it out here.
Other than for my phone, I am also eyeing something for my tablet! *grinning happily*

So what are you waiting for? Want to stand out? It's as easy as a change of cloth. =P

**Ohhh, just letting the cat out of the bag, I heard buying it online is the best deal you can get your hands on with FOC delivery!!

Funneh business

Short post coming up, point to ponders on and to cheer you up on some after lunch boring mood!

This picture has been taken like 2months back while I am doing some grocery shopping at one of the major hypermarket in Malaysia.

*Evil Max*

 

As you can see, can I say that they are kinda playing some mind games with general consumers? The 1cent difference will be rounded up to become RM2.70 again upon check-out....What is the point of the before and after? For you to be syiok for a minute?

WAHAHAHHAHAHAHA...evil marketing gimmick to the max if you asked me!

Light Jigging @ Tanjung Tuan, Port Dickson (Part 2)

I am back!! To continue my silly story....

Once we are ready, we set out to the sea..sorry no pictures of the sea, which is windy with lots of waves...   T.T   Now I have been on a boat / speedboat and whatsoever before either for work or for leisure, but things that I've never experienced before...staying in the middle of the sea: bobbing to the tunes of the waves... I know, double sick to the stomach...I am trying to be brave and encourage myself by pretending that I will not get sea-sick...

Wahahahaaa.....BUT....!! I am so wrong...  T.T''  Right like 5mins after we stopped at the first pit stop out on the open sea...I feel dizzy...and nauseous..I just had enough time to grab (*blush*) and gulp down some sea sickness / motion sickness medicines..BOY I am so glad we had it along...and abang shah the tekong pity me....I can even feel my face turning green...hahahahaa......so we switched place.

We went near to the lighthouse and began our jiggingz....Well, remember the picture in part 1: the pretty scenery...that's the spot we jig and jig...

We were lucky the weather was surprisingly good considering the heavy rainfall of late. Windy even with the scorching sun makes it bearable even to someone like me, who's forever sweating!

Anyhow, we jig and jig and suddenly abang shah jig's was pulled....and:

*voila! Little baby grouper...which has been released back safe and sound..hehhe*

and the energy got buzzing, with the mood which is cheery and light...I still think and belief when you are happie the fishes will comes along too...hahahha...dumb la me! o.O

Around noon with no more signs of fishes as the sun is shining brightly, we decided to go back for lunch and a short break...don't ask me why no pictures of my lunch and toilet (of cuz there's a toilet!) or our lunch place, as I am simply too tired. Just want to sit there and drink icy cool drink...hahahahah...sorrriieee..

About 2 something we went to continue our jiggingz..and......here comes the goodies....

*he got a fun fight with the GT! Strong phfishh even with the small size, which is slightly more than 1KG*

*I couldn't resist to camwhore too...part of the reason being sked of not being able to land any fish at all for the trip   T.T''  *

I've heard numerous times before, first timer for jigging trip might come back with empty hand...hahaha...but I am still looking on the bright side yeah!

We circled the same spot to continue our jigginz...and see see see:

*abang shah with another bigger grouper*

And my mood wasn't dampened, I am a newbie to jigging larr..what do you expect..and it doesn't disappoint me, NOT at all..by that time, I was planning on the return trip to get a fish with jig...(Making up my mind and convincing myself that I am not gonna get any fish this trip, but without feeling of disappointment, really one!).

The slight tug, and the pulling, just not so strong..and being a NOOB that I am, I wasn't sure and should also say I didn't dare to belief that I got a fish on the other end of my line!!!! 

WOHOHOHOHHOHOHOOOOOOOOO~~~:

*I know, I know..it's not huge..but the feeling you can never understand if you are not a fisher..hahaa*

I hooked up an okay sized grouper...! My license for jigging, yeah man! I cannot wipe out the grin on my silly face...happiness.....

We jig more and by the time we made our way back, the sun was setting...seems like there's an additional jiggerz now to the fishing society..hahahaha...I want to come back for more...I want the GT!! 

No amount of motion sickness, no amount of sun burning, skin peeling (aftermath), fear of standing up freestyle on a rocking boat (without safety jacket, even though I can swim, still scary la) and other issues will keep me from coming back again..!

Oh yeah..I will be there again! This weekend~!!  *stupid grin on face, AGAIN...taahahahhaha*

Light Jigging @ Tanjung Tuan, Port Dickson (Part 1)

Hi peeps, it's been ages since I'd managed to dragged my lazy bum to write again..Of late, I've been doing a massive amount of thinking, BUT which is neither good nor bad indication, just thinking...and thinking..

Hectic work and planning is just a part of everyone's daily life's routine, right? Hmm...let's not get stuck there on that kinda discussion yeah...I know, I know...there's so many things I've been putting off in turning it into words and to share with whoever that stumbles here to read what I wrote....I promise to keep it up, okies!
(*fingers crossed at the back*)

What I am gonna start to write about is something that MOST people: men, women, kids, uncle, aunty, or watever would frown and laugh whenever I tell them this..yes, I do FISH. I enjoy every moment of it. But hated it if the place is some uncivilized place with leeches encounters (i hate leeches!!, that's why..)

Ok,ok..back to the topic...heheh...I dun actually mind how people perceive me, that kinda explain about my dun give you a darn attitude most of the time...

On the spur, my miao (my bf and I have no idea why I call him that also >.<'') came up with the idea to bring me for some light jigging, at Port Dickson. Apparently it is getting popular nowadays that exact spot of Tanjung Tuan and the surrounding area of it. Some phone calls away we have booked ourselves a good tekong, a boat and set the date for the trip.

As I've been forever nagging him to bring me along (*combo with sad puppy eyes one okie!*) to some sea adventures....he still never let me tag along, reasoning with me deep sea is difficult for women and the sea is rough and etc...okielah, not everytime he said kenot, sometimes is my own schedule..hahahhaa...

Cutting the story short, we went to  geared up and stocking some armies (jigz weighing between 60-100grams) before the day comes by.

As I know Tanjung Tuan is a good light jigging spot, not too far away from shoreline and not too tolling on somebody like me (NOOB).

Teaser of the place coming right up:

Pretty ain't it? Anywayz, we were to meet the tekong for departure at 8am on the day itself at a small fishing departure point or something at a place called Telok Kemang. Most of the fishing / jigging trip depart from here I supposed.

Here's Telok Kemang:

       My ride for the jigging trip:

To be continued in Part 2 on my adventure to the sea.....
(Don't you want to know how I cope with the sea? hahahhahahaha)