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Laminate Flooring Repair.

Xccess — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 18:53:14 +0800

I have 2 pieces of 12mm wooden laminated flooring that needs replacement due to water damage. Anyone gone through such repair before? Pls share contact for repairman and TQ.

DIY Wooden Table

Xccess — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 18:17:15 +0800

Items purchased from Lazada.

1. Rubber wood top - RM330.00
2. Hairpin Legs x 4 - RM160.00

(Pardon the photos rotation as it's upright on the phone.)

Glass Curtains & German Windows

Xccess — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 16:13:23 +0800

I'm looking at both company, one to provide glass curtains to enclose my balcony so that I can turn it into a work space. As for German Windows Sdn Bhd, it's to replace existing sliding doors to Balcony.

Anyone installed Glass Curtains? My concern is strong winds that may shattered the tempered glass despite its thickness at 10mm and said to be able to withstand 250 km/h wind speed.

Recent Facebook Ads Issues

Xccess — Sat, 10 Sep 2022 14:51:34 +0800

Ain't sure if it's technical issue. My Facebook ads from last several days had zero reach despite all settings remains the same. Being using FB ads for years and this is the first time having such issues.

Anyone having the same problem?

Dementia Check in KL

Xccess — Sat, 03 Sep 2022 14:26:12 +0800

Any idea where can I bring my father-in-law for check up in KL? He will be here for a period of 2 weeks before heading back to hometown.

How doctor perform such testing to diagnose stage of dementia? Brain scan? Will there be medicine given to delay his symptoms?

Golden brown chicken whole leg (Ayam Goreng)

Xccess — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0800

Hi everyone,

I've marinaded a big batch of Ayam Goreng Berempah using whole leg. The issue faced is the outer layer turn dark before inner part is cooked thoroughly. Have score the thickest part of the flesh with knives and also ensure the flame is not too high but hot enough for deep frying.

I was thinking maybe should use a bigger cast iron wok that's of thicker material for better heat distribution (using 32cm wok currently)? The ingredients I'm using are stated below;

. Big red onion
. Lemongrass
. Galangal
. Ginger
. Meat curry powder
. Chili Powder
. Coriander seed
. Fennel seed
. Salt
. Sugar
. Curry leafs

No such problem when using parts like chicken wings, ribs etc since there's lesser meat and thickness. It's frustrating to see the raw internal & if I extend the frying time, chicken will turn even darker thus affecting the taste (bitter aftertaste). Those with experience kindly chime in. Much appreciated.

What's your 2022 resolution?

Xccess — Sat, 25 Dec 2021 01:27:57 +0800

As per title, what's your target? For me, I'm hitting 47 in 2022. Been slacking quite a bit. Wanna go back to training regime, to hit 25 pull ups in a row. Currently, maxed out at 19.

Next, is to stabilize my F&B biz. It's taxing frankly, draining my hours. Best wishes to all lowyat members in the year 2022 and prayers to those affected by the flood.

Merry Xmas.

Check your land elevation.

Xccess — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 12:49:07 +0800

Due to recent flooding, it's good for new home owner to check land elevation before pulling the trigger. Do factor in the distance of rivers too.

Link to download app.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?...gan.myelevation

Below is the elevation for Taman Seri Muda. Stay safe everyone.

Delivery Route Planner

Xccess — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 22:51:52 +0800

Hi, can anyone recommend an app for delivery route planning? Let's say there's various location with upwards of 50-100 parcels. A system that can help make delivery more efficient. I've tried ZEO CIRCUIT, however my guys said it's not user-friendly.

Just had my haircut.

Xccess — Sat, 10 Jul 2021 11:50:44 +0800

Don't think salon will open any time soon. Desperately in need of a haircut thus bought a clipper online. Glad everything turns out ok.

Vaccine Slot Update MySejahtera

Xccess — Sat, 03 Jul 2021 12:52:46 +0800

Just went into MySejahtera, surprised to see my vaccine appt was schedule for tomorrow. Luckily, I check it today. Told my wife about it, upon checking, hers was schedule on 10th July.

So please check and update daily. Also "Click to confirm your appointment".

Got my vaccine slot from SELANGKAH

Xccess — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 00:22:24 +0800

Managed to secure a slot for me and my wife while going thru the registration earlier via Selangkah App. My slot is on 28th (Tomorrow), while wife on 30th. Anyone here manage to get a slot? The vaccination location stated is Dewan Seri Siantan.

I've checked, there's Batu Cave & Putrajaya. For those who had done their vaccination, please advise which location to go. Thanks!

Indoor Plants Suggestion.

Xccess — Sun, 21 Feb 2021 23:41:30 +0800

Started gathering plants for my unit. Wanted the rainforest effect. Bought the Monstera Deliciosa couple of weeks ago, seems to be doing well. Other than that, is a Fiddle Tree, still quite small, hopefully can thrive in our weather.

Anyone tried GA3 (Natural plants hormones) on their plants? I spray as according to instruction, noticed the new leaves on my monstera doubled in size. I've also spray some at the Orchids to encourage healthier roots system. Will be monitoring it's growth.

Selling Salt In Cemetery

Xccess — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 16:25:47 +0800

Chance upon this article, thought it's quite interesting.

A Singaporean recently shared his experience after selling salt and making money from the undead. He did admit that he was successful but the nightmares still continued till this very day.

Here is the full story.

Have you been in such dire straits that you would do just about anything to make some money? Some of you might and some of you might not. Sadly, this situation presented itself to me recently.

Last year I was employed by a MNC (Multi national Company) and was offered a contract position that was sadly not renewed at the end of term. Since this is /nosleep and not /TIFU, I served my time there with a decent KPI result but **** happens. Fast forward a few months later and I still haven’t found a job and with a family to support, finances were fast depleting.

I kept my chin up in front of the family but deep down I was freaking out. Now, the beauty of growing up in Singapore is that you will never be short of get-rich-quick schemes (mostly illegal, some supernatural). Since I would like to stay out of jail, I opted for the far riskier supernatural option. The scheme I opted for was selling salt to the departed. The legend states that the departed souls use the salt to stop the decomposition process and for that will pay the salt peddler handsomely.

I’ve heard this tale since I was a young boy growing up with a Nyonya grandmother and she was always clear to emphasize the pantangs or taboos that go with all her scary tales. I remember her saying that the salt peddlers would need to be at a graveyard at midnight and have enough salt (in packages) to last him until daybreak, a wide brimmed hat to keep his face hidden and finally the fortitude to never look up. She stressed that the peddler must never look up no matter what happens. The dead will give payment in the strangest of items in the graveyard and when the peddler left the graveyard in the morning, the items will turn to money. Needless to say, she also made us (her grandchildren) to promise her under pain of death to never attempt any of the tales we’ve heard from her.

Back to our tale, I drove to a cemetery that was in the Lim Chu Kang area and with my salt and wide brimmed hat in tow, found a clearing with a tall tree and proceeded to sit down and start preparing my salt. As luck would have it, there was a gentle breeze in the air that coupled with the silence of the graveyard…let’s just say my fortitude was tested.

Sitting under the tree with my head bowed, I thought to myself if this myth was even true until I suddenly noticed the unmistakable smell of roadkill in the air. It was similar to that of something that have died for a week, except stronger. There was a rhythmic rustle of grass that sounded like it was heading towards me and before I could react, a decomposing hand appeared in my line of sight. I can still recall vividly the image of that hand with its darkened skin in tatters and exposed rotting flesh and bone shaking slightly. I placed a small packet of salt on the rotting hand and a few seconds later the same hand dropped some dried leaves in front of me.

This went on the entire night and the arrival of the hands were always preceded with a soft, slow rustling in the grass. The smell of rotting flesh filled the air the entire night. (For those of you who grew up in this region, I know we were told that we would smell the scent of Jasmine flowers when there are spirits around) The payment ranged from dried leaves, insects to even half burnt hell money. Each hell note they gave you will turn into $50 and but I’ve heard that I would have to spend all the money I received for the night within a week

Sitting there with my head bowed, I could not wait for the arrival of daybreak and just when I thought I would have no more “customers” for the night, I heard the sound that haunts me until today.

It was a soft cooing gurgle that accompanied the rustle of grass and a very small hand appeared outstretched. It’s skin still very much intact with no exposed flesh. The hand was bloated but otherwise it looked like the hands of a young child, no more than 2 years old. I placed the small packet of salt on it’s hands and it dropped a pacifier onto my lap. I was shocked and curious at the same time and every fiber of my being screamed for me to look up but I resisted that temptation.

I stole quick glances with my peripheral vision that the sky was still inky and dark but I’ve begun to notice the soft chirping of birds in the distance and the slow, disappearance of the roadkill smell in the air. having never done this up to this point, I took it as my cue to leave and I gathered up my “payment” and placed it in small pillowcase for safekeeping. Upon standing up, I still kept my head bowed and started to walk out of the graveyard. Taking my first step, I felt a sharp pull on my pants and looking down I noticed it got tangled with some of the thorny weeds. I started to smile to myself because I thought I’d let my imagination get the better of me and told myself to relax and get to my car safely with my “prize”. As I kept walking out, I felt the temperature of the air suddenly drop and something brushed my shoulder and that sensation made me jump enough to actually make me look up for the first time since arriving at the graveyard.

Upon looking up I saw no one, only row upon row of faded and chipped headstones lining the ground. I ran out as fast as my legs could carry me towards my car and I drove home while periodically looking over my shoulder towards my backseat. I get home safely and yes, I found thousands of dollars in the pillowcase but for me the nightmare has only started. Now, every night when I go to bed, I hear a gentle scratching and rustling at my door and the unmistakable smell of roadkill. No one else in my family smells it or hears a thing and when I wake up I normally find a grain or two of salt in front of my bedroom door.

Source.
https://singaporeuncensored.com/sporean-ear...pend-in-a-week/

Paint Protection Film over RFID on headlamp

Xccess — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 16:39:15 +0800

Anyone had RFID on headlamp with a layer of paint protection film over it? Any issues with toll detection? The PPF I'm putting is Magnus Pro. RFID already fixed on headlamp with no issues going through toll.

Any RHB, CIMB, Maybank Remisier To Recommed.

Xccess — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 09:54:03 +0800

Hi all, as above, can anyone recommend a remisier for these 3 banks? Active daily trading, high volume.

GUNS OF BOOM

Xccess — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 20:34:21 +0800

As above anyone playing this game? Freaking fun. Do share your weapon of choice and tips.

Anjur Kayangan ASB car showroom accepting Crypto

Xccess — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 11:39:27 +0800

As above, this car showroom is accepting BTC and ETH. Called them myself to verify if this is true, they've confirmed accepting Crypto as form of payment.

Exchange that allows withdrawal to local bank?

Xccess — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 00:36:17 +0800

It seems LUNO can no longer allowed withdrawal/deposit. I'm left with CEX.IO for withdrawal to Maybank's MasterCard or do it via Bangkok or Singapore's bank. What other options available out there?

Anyone tried Coingate? It seems they do transfer to international banks but ain't sure how legit they are as there's reviews saying people got their funds stuck.

Planting Thyme in Malaysia

Xccess — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 12:52:50 +0800

Bought a pot of Thyme from Sugei Buloh, ain't sure if they can survive Malaysia's climate. Placed them at my balcony, pretty much shaded with few hours of direct sunlight during end of the year.

Propagated 3 cuttings yesterday, will give them a week to see they can thrive. Anyone growing Thyme? Do share some tips.