Comments on: A certain lull… http://thescarfer.net/blog/2009/10/16/a-certain-lull/ knit. spin. weave. sew. bake. cook. hike. think. live. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:18:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Mabel http://thescarfer.net/blog/2009/10/16/a-certain-lull/comment-page-1/#comment-137164 Mabel Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:42:00 +0000 http://thescarfer.net/blog/?p=1301#comment-137164 You can google for the local council sites, eg "Zurich tourism" and there should be some info under shopping/markets. There ought to be one during the week as well as another one on Saturdays. :) You can google for the local council sites, eg “Zurich tourism” and there should be some info under shopping/markets. There ought to be one during the week as well as another one on Saturdays. :)

]]> By: tim http://thescarfer.net/blog/2009/10/16/a-certain-lull/comment-page-1/#comment-137149 tim Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:32:52 +0000 http://thescarfer.net/blog/?p=1301#comment-137149 Hi, Thanks for the tip on fish. How can I find out more about the local farmer's markets in Switzerland/Austria? Any websites? And when are they usually available (only on weekends)? Seriously thinking of cooking when I'm there... Hi,

Thanks for the tip on fish. How can I find out more about the local farmer’s markets in Switzerland/Austria? Any websites? And when are they usually available (only on weekends)?

Seriously thinking of cooking when I’m there…

]]> By: Mabel http://thescarfer.net/blog/2009/10/16/a-certain-lull/comment-page-1/#comment-137021 Mabel Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:59:30 +0000 http://thescarfer.net/blog/?p=1301#comment-137021 Hi Tim, Fish in Switzerland? They are VERY expensive and usually frozen - it's a landlocked country so the further inward you go (towards Germany and Austria), the less they know about cooking and eating fish. It's actually cheaper to buy seafood (except for salmon) from the Asian supermarkets than from places like Coop or Migros (those are the two best places to go for deals on meat). For veg and fruits, you can go back to those two places or watch out for the local farmers market. Do watch out for weekly deals on meats (seafood included). As for Austria, I'm not too sure but you can try any of their local supermarkets - the quality isn't all that bad or different from buying straight from the grocers. Am not too sure about the price because although I have been to some parts of Austria, hubby and I did the whole ham & sandwich, tabbouleh thing picnic-lunch. :P Thanks for the tip on where to rent - unfortunately, hubby's office is nearer to Changi so we got a place nearer to Tampines and such. It was still within our budget and pretty convenient/near shops and stuff. Hi Tim,

Fish in Switzerland? They are VERY expensive and usually frozen – it’s a landlocked country so the further inward you go (towards Germany and Austria), the less they know about cooking and eating fish. It’s actually cheaper to buy seafood (except for salmon) from the Asian supermarkets than from places like Coop or Migros (those are the two best places to go for deals on meat). For veg and fruits, you can go back to those two places or watch out for the local farmers market. Do watch out for weekly deals on meats (seafood included).

As for Austria, I’m not too sure but you can try any of their local supermarkets – the quality isn’t all that bad or different from buying straight from the grocers. Am not too sure about the price because although I have been to some parts of Austria, hubby and I did the whole ham & sandwich, tabbouleh thing picnic-lunch. :P

Thanks for the tip on where to rent – unfortunately, hubby’s office is nearer to Changi so we got a place nearer to Tampines and such. It was still within our budget and pretty convenient/near shops and stuff.

]]> By: Mabel http://thescarfer.net/blog/2009/10/16/a-certain-lull/comment-page-1/#comment-137020 Mabel Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:51:43 +0000 http://thescarfer.net/blog/?p=1301#comment-137020 Thanks, Joey. I'm kind of dreading the prospects of going back to work - I do wonder sometimes how I'll cope with just missing her. I suspect I'll turn into those mothers who leave right on the dot! :P As for my side business, hai, it's slowing down. I hope to pick it up again - we'll see how it goes. :) Thanks, Joey. I’m kind of dreading the prospects of going back to work – I do wonder sometimes how I’ll cope with just missing her. I suspect I’ll turn into those mothers who leave right on the dot! :P

As for my side business, hai, it’s slowing down. I hope to pick it up again – we’ll see how it goes. :)

]]> By: Mabel http://thescarfer.net/blog/2009/10/16/a-certain-lull/comment-page-1/#comment-137019 Mabel Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:50:19 +0000 http://thescarfer.net/blog/?p=1301#comment-137019 Thanks dear! Yes, I'm reminded of how lucky I am every time I notice a milestone or when she greets me with a smile and gurgle. :) Thanks dear! Yes, I’m reminded of how lucky I am every time I notice a milestone or when she greets me with a smile and gurgle. :)

]]> By: Stanley Teoh http://thescarfer.net/blog/2009/10/16/a-certain-lull/comment-page-1/#comment-136995 Stanley Teoh Sun, 18 Oct 2009 07:05:21 +0000 http://thescarfer.net/blog/?p=1301#comment-136995 You have finally come of age......whatever it is, FTHM included, do everything well and in a professional manner. Not being able to contribute financially does not mean you are worth less ! Every home, like a business, needs a professional to take care of it. It is more pleasurable to take care of your own home, than to go out and take care of someone else's business. If you really really can't do without a paying job, then you won't have a choice. But in the meantime, since it's a ONE MAN show, forego ( not sacrifice ) what you don't really need.... like cable TV, meals at resturant, car cineplex ect ect. You know what you and your family need - and DON'T need. Yopu know what you can afford - and what you can't afford. In the meantime, enjoy your life as a mother ! and take care of yourself ! Luv Daddy You have finally come of age……whatever it is, FTHM included, do everything well and in a professional manner.
Not being able to contribute financially does not mean you are worth less ! Every home, like a business, needs a professional to take care of it. It is more pleasurable to take care of your own home, than to go out and take care of someone else’s business. If you really really can’t do without a paying job, then you won’t have a choice. But in the meantime, since it’s a ONE MAN show, forego ( not sacrifice ) what you don’t really need…. like cable TV, meals at resturant, car cineplex ect ect. You know what you and your family need – and DON’T need. Yopu know what you can afford – and what you can’t afford.
In the meantime, enjoy your life as a mother ! and take care of yourself !

Luv
Daddy

]]> By: tim http://thescarfer.net/blog/2009/10/16/a-certain-lull/comment-page-1/#comment-136983 tim Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:56:34 +0000 http://thescarfer.net/blog/?p=1301#comment-136983 Welcome to Singapore. Happen to see your blog and wonder if you could share a tip on Switzerland and Austria (if you've been there). Where's the best place to get cheap fish/pork/chicken/vegetables/fruits over there? We're visiting the 2 countries and wife is thinking of cooking... not sure if the supermarts sell the freshest/cheapest fish or we can get better deals elsewhere.. Sorry for the sudden question (I'm pretty sure you're not expecting this) but thought you're the best person to answer it since you cook a lot at home. Oh by the way, if you find rentals in Singapore high, go get a place along the MRT stations on the NorthEast Line. It's likely to be cheaper. Try the Kovan/Hougang area. That one's for paying it forward.. Welcome to Singapore. Happen to see your blog and wonder if you could share a tip on Switzerland and Austria (if you’ve been there). Where’s the best place to get cheap fish/pork/chicken/vegetables/fruits over there? We’re visiting the 2 countries and wife is thinking of cooking… not sure if the supermarts sell the freshest/cheapest fish or we can get better deals elsewhere..

Sorry for the sudden question (I’m pretty sure you’re not expecting this) but thought you’re the best person to answer it since you cook a lot at home.

Oh by the way, if you find rentals in Singapore high, go get a place along the MRT stations on the NorthEast Line. It’s likely to be cheaper. Try the Kovan/Hougang area. That one’s for paying it forward..

]]> By: Joey http://thescarfer.net/blog/2009/10/16/a-certain-lull/comment-page-1/#comment-136957 Joey Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:49:24 +0000 http://thescarfer.net/blog/?p=1301#comment-136957 Hi Mabel, Being a full-time mom is the greatest (yet most under-rated) job in the whole wide world! To your baby, you're her world and everything. At least you don't have to face crazy clients, demanding bosses and ignorant colleagues. At least when everyone gets stuck in peak-hour traffic jam, you're at the comforts of your home nurturing your baby. I think you're doing a very good job juggling between your baby and side business. I'm contemplating to be a full-time mom too when my baby comes along, but unfortunately, that's not an option for us. Hope this makes you feel better. Regards, Joey P/S: I've "met" you long time ago via malaysianbrides.com when we were all still planning our big day. Hi Mabel,

Being a full-time mom is the greatest (yet most under-rated) job in the whole wide world! To your baby, you’re her world and everything. At least you don’t have to face crazy clients, demanding bosses and ignorant colleagues. At least when everyone gets stuck in peak-hour traffic jam, you’re at the comforts of your home nurturing your baby. I think you’re doing a very good job juggling between your baby and side business. I’m contemplating to be a full-time mom too when my baby comes along, but unfortunately, that’s not an option for us. Hope this makes you feel better.

Regards,
Joey

P/S: I’ve “met” you long time ago via malaysianbrides.com when we were all still planning our big day.

]]> By: DeliciouslyLekker http://thescarfer.net/blog/2009/10/16/a-certain-lull/comment-page-1/#comment-136955 DeliciouslyLekker Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:55:01 +0000 http://thescarfer.net/blog/?p=1301#comment-136955 Happy Belated Birthday! The race IS different for everyone and you're lucky to be able to stay home to see Eva grow up:) Many mothers can't do that. Being a full-time SAHM is not for me but I don't think SAHMs are worth any less than working mums. Happy Belated Birthday!

The race IS different for everyone and you’re lucky to be able to stay home to see Eva grow up:) Many mothers can’t do that. Being a full-time SAHM is not for me but I don’t think SAHMs are worth any less than working mums.

]]> By: FeR http://thescarfer.net/blog/2009/10/16/a-certain-lull/comment-page-1/#comment-136953 FeR Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:21:27 +0000 http://thescarfer.net/blog/?p=1301#comment-136953 blessed birthday Mabel! Don't know if it's belated.. Ah! Everyone's check list is different. :) I'd like to be in your position when I turn 3-0 in 2 years (talk about grass is greener on the other side!) but can't see it happening, so i'll take another list to check off, then. hehe! blessed birthday Mabel! Don’t know if it’s belated..

Ah! Everyone’s check list is different. :)
I’d like to be in your position when I turn 3-0 in 2 years (talk about grass is greener on the other side!) but can’t see it happening, so i’ll take another list to check off, then. hehe!

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