It was a pretty dull weekend. We sat around most of the morning trying to watch news of the hurricane. We wanted to make sure Ernie's brother was going to be okay in Connecticut. It's very hard to get local news over here. We get CNN International which luckily is broadcasting the storm because it's supposed to affect New York. But that is it. If it isn't really big, we won't know about it. We heard about Steve Jobs, the earthquake and the hurricane. We watched most of the day Sunday to see what's happening. Lori let us know that by mid morning, only one branch had fallen.
We got out yesterday to see if we could find a vacuum cleaner. With Chris's help we found some places to try and look. Of course, we rode the MRT to Somerset and went to a place called Courts. They had a few brands, mainly, Phillips and Dyson. They were all canisters. Kinda wimpy looking too. But of course they don't have the thick carpets that we do, so it doesn't have to be big. We didn't like the looks of those, so we got back on the MRT and charted new territory. We went closer to Marina Bay on the Circle Line to Promenade MRT. Guess what was just up the escalator. Yep. Another mall !! Millenia Mall. Nice and new. Very clean. But everything here is pretty clean. Up the escalator and into a store called Harvey Norman. The salesman was very good. We bought a vacuum that is virtually silent. But it has great suction power. They don't have beater bars on the end like our old one, but we only need it for 3 years. $350 Singapore. Electrolux. I haven't heard that name in years. We now have a vacuum cleaner.
As we were looking for the vacuum, we ran across an Outback Steakhouse. Elliott is looking for a chicken fried steak. Ha Ha. We were about to have to eat outside because they were full, but luckily someone left. As we were walking in, we noticed several empty tables. They had cards on them saying that these tables had reservations. Reservations at an Outback? Seriously? I guess for beef, it wasn't bad. For $37, you could get prime rib, ribeye or any other cut of meat. It didn't matter what it was. I think all their beef is flown in from Australia. Maybe Melanie can pack a cooler for me when she comes. The baked potato was wonderful. Haven't had one since we left. Too hard to find. And refills. Free refills on all our drinks and water without even asking. We will go back just for that.
Of course, with it being Saturday night, Elliott left after eating with us and met some friends and went to one of the boys' house to watch movies. He got home at midnight. I was afraid that the MRT was going to shut down. He had taken a cab though. Luckily, they are very inexpensive.
Sunday wasn't much different than Saturday. We all played with our technology and watched the hurricane news. Rode the train to Dhoby Ghaut and ate and went to the market. Picked up some things for sandwiches.
Tomorrow is laundry day and Tuesday is another holiday. It's Hari Raya. It's like our Eid at home. They do have more holidays than we do. That's good. I'm going to need them.
Much love to all and I'll fill you in on Hari Raya. I may shop tomorrow before the party starts.
Trece
Today wasn't much more exciting.
We got out yesterday to see if we could find a vacuum cleaner. With Chris's help we found some places to try and look. Of course, we rode the MRT to Somerset and went to a place called Courts. They had a few brands, mainly, Phillips and Dyson. They were all canisters. Kinda wimpy looking too. But of course they don't have the thick carpets that we do, so it doesn't have to be big. We didn't like the looks of those, so we got back on the MRT and charted new territory. We went closer to Marina Bay on the Circle Line to Promenade MRT. Guess what was just up the escalator. Yep. Another mall !! Millenia Mall. Nice and new. Very clean. But everything here is pretty clean. Up the escalator and into a store called Harvey Norman. The salesman was very good. We bought a vacuum that is virtually silent. But it has great suction power. They don't have beater bars on the end like our old one, but we only need it for 3 years. $350 Singapore. Electrolux. I haven't heard that name in years. We now have a vacuum cleaner.
As we were looking for the vacuum, we ran across an Outback Steakhouse. Elliott is looking for a chicken fried steak. Ha Ha. We were about to have to eat outside because they were full, but luckily someone left. As we were walking in, we noticed several empty tables. They had cards on them saying that these tables had reservations. Reservations at an Outback? Seriously? I guess for beef, it wasn't bad. For $37, you could get prime rib, ribeye or any other cut of meat. It didn't matter what it was. I think all their beef is flown in from Australia. Maybe Melanie can pack a cooler for me when she comes. The baked potato was wonderful. Haven't had one since we left. Too hard to find. And refills. Free refills on all our drinks and water without even asking. We will go back just for that.
Of course, with it being Saturday night, Elliott left after eating with us and met some friends and went to one of the boys' house to watch movies. He got home at midnight. I was afraid that the MRT was going to shut down. He had taken a cab though. Luckily, they are very inexpensive.
Sunday wasn't much different than Saturday. We all played with our technology and watched the hurricane news. Rode the train to Dhoby Ghaut and ate and went to the market. Picked up some things for sandwiches.
Tomorrow is laundry day and Tuesday is another holiday. It's Hari Raya. It's like our Eid at home. They do have more holidays than we do. That's good. I'm going to need them.
Much love to all and I'll fill you in on Hari Raya. I may shop tomorrow before the party starts.
Trece
Today wasn't much more exciting.
I'm so glad you are almost in your house!! yay!!
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