Cecil Lee

Hokkien mee with prawns and pigs tail @ the coffee-shop at 217 BUKIT Batok street 21. I first visited this coffee-shop was when The Dew Just T.O.P. many years ago.

Use the magnetic compass

In my opinion, there will always be a difference of opinion with regards to a unit facing a "junction". In general, it has more to do with common sense: this is because of THREE (3) things: 1. More likely to have traffic accidents at a junction. 1.1. Thus, it is not ideal to live at the ground level or close to ground level of traffic junctions. As one will never know if a vehicle can hurdle down into one's lawn or backyard. 1.2. It is because of this that there is most likely a stigma of someone who stays in a home facing a junction. But WAIT! This unit is at 12 storey high. 1.3 There is no way a run amok vehicle could plough into the exact unit. Just maybe the most likely is that it smashes into a support pillar at the ground level? For a condo usually unlikely given that that there is a wide berth or distance between the road/road junction and the interior of the block/stack. 1.4 Till today; if one encounters a conservative geomancer.. and others who spread or parrot-out what they hear under Para 1.1. will also have such a STIGMA attached to it. 1.5 Thus, may affect the future resale value, also. 2. Noise pollution: if one lives at a low floor + if this is a busy junction; then there is the traffic noise. And if it is located near to the MRT tracks.. also expect some noise from it all day long. 3. MRT/LRT tracks. Units at the same level of MRT/LRT tracks may be affected by it: if the tracks curve towards a unit. Fortunately, at #12, this is not a concern. Above is purely on Shapes and Forms Feng Shui. There are other considerations under Feng Shui.

Onemap.sg has started to show the outline of each block of flats at Northpark Residences. It also shows or confirm stacks such as Block 25, 27, 29 and 31 as either NE1 or SW1 facing: NE1 = 25 degrees. and SW1 = 205 degrees:- Earlier, the readings using streetdirectory.com shows NE1 27 degrees and SW1 207 degrees. Or a slight 3 degrees difference:- This illustration, below shows stacks highlighted in yellow are either facing NE1 and SW1:-

THE LEGACY OF JOSEPH BALESTIER . The story of Balestier Road began in New England (on the east coast of America), where Joseph Balestier grew up after he was born in 1788. In May 1834, Balestier arrived in Riau (now Bintan) as the American Consul with the mission to render aid to American shipping. Balestier chose to reside in Singapore, however, as he felt the island was a more important trading hub. He was named Consul to Singapore on 4 July 1836. In 1834, Balestier leased 405 hectares of land, on which he planted 89 hectares of sugar cane. The land, which became known as Balestier Plain, was bounded by Sungei Whampoa, Serangoon, Balestier and Kim Keat Roads. Unfortunately, the estate proved unviable due to heavy duties on Singapore-grown sugar. In 1848, the plantation was put up for sale and Balestier left Singapore in 1852. He died in 1858 in York, Pennsylvania. Balestier’s wife, Maria Revere (1785—1847), was a daughter of Paul Revere, a bell—maker and hero of the American Revolution. In 1843, Maria presented a bell cast by her father’s foundry to St, Andrew’s Cathedral. Known as the Revere Bell, this bell is now part of the National Museum of Singapore collection.

BALESTIER ROAD Balestier Road is a street that offers visitors a taste of history. With a story that spans nearly 180 years, this neighbourhood has borne Witness to Singapore’s journey from a British trading post to a modern city-state. Today, Singaporeans flock to Balestier Road to feast on chicken rice, bak kut teh (pork ribs tea) and tau sar Piah (flaky pastry with abean paste filling). Others come to buy lightings goods and fixtures for their homes and bathrooms. But behind the five-foot Ways that still line much of Balestier Road, there are other discoveries to be made. Formerly a sugar cane plantation, this district was also where key moments of the 1911 Chinese Revolution were hatched and classic Malay films were produced. Through this series of storyboards and trail markers placed by selected sites of historical and architectural interest, we hope to pique your curiosity about Balestier Road and invite you to explore the old world charm and colours of a street that has seen tremendous change, and yet remains a thriving marker of Singapore’s past and peoples; The Urban Redevelopment Authority has recognised the historical value of Balestier Road’s built heritage by gazetting about 150 buildings along the road as conserved units in 2003, a move that preserves these shophouses and other structures for future generations. A NEIGHBOURHOOD OF MANY NAMES Balestier Road and its surrounding area have been called different names by the communities who lived and worked here over time. The main road is named after Joseph Balestier, the first American Consul to Singapore. Or Kio (‘Black Bridge’ in Hokkien) is an old name for Balestier Road. This name arose as a dark wooden bridge was said to have once spanned Sungei Whampoa between Ah Hood Road and Toa Payoh. Another old name is Goh Chor Tua Pek Kong Koai, after a prominent Chinese temple along the road. Koai means ‘street’ in Hokkien, While Goh Chor is the translation of Rochore, the district’s name in the mid 19th century. The Cantonese once used the name WuHap Thong or ‘Taro Pond’, as this semi—aquatic root crop was grown in the neighbourhood. Thannir Kampam or ‘Water Village’ is an old Tamil name that refers to a time when bullock carts were used to ferry water from the nearby Sungei Whampoa to the city centre. Meanwhile, the Malays used the name Kebun Limau or ‘Citrus Garden’ to denote the area around the present 'Lorong Limau (off Kim Keat Road), where many lime gardens once flourished. .

More photos of Leng Ern Jee Temple @ Balestier

Leng Ern Jee Temple @ Balestier In Singapore, there is a stigma attached with one’s apartment facing or even looking at a temple. Up-close: Leng Ern Jee Temple @ Balestier

Understand.

Skypeak@Bukit Batok Just T.O.P. The roof-line is sharp. And may be aimed towards some of the 2nd storey units. I am referring to these sharp roof-lines: In this second photo: it seems to slice towards (perhaps the openings of) 2nd storey units:

Big daddy is watching our car..

Keat Hong Shopping Centre’s Grand entrance: with the twin mirage staircase: typical of old colonial buildings and homes... On a grander scale is that at Gardens@Bishan

Frankly, this cannon thing has more to do with ideas and symbolism. The most famous example was that of Hing Kong. Where one geomancer advices his client :HSBC bank to place it on the roof TOP aimed towards Bank of China). The difference is that this is a nightly large cannon. And meant more as an offensive weapon. In the Feng Shui world: this is akin to practicing the “BLACK” vs White Feng Shui. Hope you understand: it would not be nice for me to have to say that it is okay to do so. Nor the teeny wine cannon or cannons may be of such “help”.

The Mayfair Residences: a small development “Oven fresh” Just T.O.P. Even the main gate and signage has yet to be installed! Please note that these photos are of it’s neighbour: The Sound condo:- View of the roof clubhouse of The Sound condo:- This is then the private lift lobby of this development:- The block on the left of the photo is that of The Mayfair Residences:-

Just T.O.P. Total of 831 including Handicap + misc. This is around 81% vacant lots or for a total 1024 units in this entire estate. This is fine. As other developments such as Treasure Trove in Punggol allocates only 70% vacant lots. As it is considered to be near to the MRT station.

Part 8: Flying Star Feng Shui of Parc Botannia N2 and N3 have identical Flying Star characteristis. So is S2 and S3 facing units. A typical N2 facing chart:- In general, for such a chart, often the current prosperity wealth stars #8's are wasterd at the "kitchen" or yard area. Thus, between an N2 or N3; often an S2 or S3 is a better direction. Provided: the kitchen is not at the NW. Particularly the stove.

Part 7: For education purposes only = Source and Credit of the site-map: Huttons Exclusive Agency of Parc Botannia and many other developments: This development has Block 10 : with stacks facing either Flying Stars Block 10 stacks #01, #02, #07, #08, #09 = N3 Block 10 stacks #03, #04, #05, #06 = S3. As the expected TOP is Q4 2020; it is within the Period 8 Feng Shui chart of 2004 to 2023. Credit: Huttons The remainder of the stacks are either Period 8: N2 of S2 facing.

Dwarf coconut trees in Marsiling

Just T.O.P. This child happily kick scooter on the track The first novelty two wheeler theme park in Singapore. More for kids. As adults may find it too small eventually...

Tree House block 60’s afternoon sun facing wall.. The wall’s creepers highlighted by the red arrow of block 60 facing the afternoon sun has grown nicely. Most importantly, it cools down the walls. Thus preventing heat from oozing into the master bedrooms..kudos to the architects.

Dried prunes, guava and Manis an lime and lemon. For the sweet and sour tooth..

Hougang Green Hokkien mee stall..one of the most popular stall in that shopping complex. Location show in the red arrow:-

Tanjong Rhu wanton mee.. not the best.. but edible..

Xin Xian = Fresh by three Sister’s Stall at Marine Terrace market. Traditional Porridge with chunks full of ingredients Hokkien style: minced meat, meat slices, liver or fish slices or add cuttlefish or 100 year old eggs Both this stall and the Tanjong Rhu wanton mee stall are around the circled area:-

Semi-radiating tiles, popular in the 1990’s to early 2000’s. Location: Hougang Green Mall Disadvantage: not friendly especially to the elderly and young children.