Sick with flu.

Back to bed.

Wena will be back later.

Hi all. I’m back online at http://www.mum-mum.info.

Ok, I need help. Planning to do a USA Road Trip with my Mum in 2007. We’ve not made any plans except a goal : 2007 USA Road Trip.

So, any suggestions, recommendations, etc. are welcome. It’s going to be tough planning a route via the net. So much information but so much to sort out, etc.

So far, I like what’s on this route. Then again, how long does it take to criss-cross USA and get back to Michigan?

Although looking at the flight costs during peak season, it’s pretty expensive at over RM7,000 (US$1,844). *shudder* In 2003, it cost me RM4,000++ (USD1,052) to fly from Kuching to Fort Worth, Texas.

Anyway, any suggestions, please drop a line in the comment section. Thanks.

Hi folks,

Sorry no pictures these past few days. Web admin is fixing some issues with the server. So, until some time next week, I probably will not be uploading any pictures. I could use Flickr.com but it just takes forever to load up on a Sunday evening. Courtesy of loads of kids on school holidays suddenly having a lot of time to surf the net.

In the mean time, will be trying out my new baby. And reading up on how to make full use of the camera. It’s a long but very useful read at the Canon USA site.

Have also highlighted to dear old Dad that I’d like a big enough camera bag for Christmas.

This is getting serious, folks.

I know that I will get an email from Mr. S who has been suggesting for me to move into the realm of dSLR for a really long time now.

Let’s see now… over the years, I went from this (Sony F77) :

…to this (Canon G5)…

…downgraded to this (Sony-Ericcsson W800i) to take more pics…

…and a few hours ago, major upgrade to this (Canon Digital Rebel XT – EOS 350D) at the Kuching PC Fair…

…and I love the speed it takes the camera picture (I’m just too excited).

Although, I’m more than a bit apprehensive about the camera vest that came with it. According to this posting, it could have been as old as 1999!!! It’s definitely going to go into the wash immediately! Probably will also pass it to my uncle. Still considering.

Update : And, ladies and gentlemen, the picture of the free gift :

Pink lock from The World of Peter Rabbit. And if you turn the lock to the other side, the Pikom website is there. Free with every purchase of RM300 in any one bill on the day itself, redeemable from the Pikom booth. They were sneaky as did not publish the fact that they did not offer any free gifts until you grab hold of their free brochure of the event.

I couldn’t resist blogging about this. Although, I must say they were extremely honest and polite throughout the entire conversation. Calls were to their customer support centers.

Phone Call 1 : Asking about Sony PSP

Wena : Hi. Does your PSP Zorro pack come with Zorro games?

Operator #1 : errr…don’t know. Anyway, the Zorro theme is just the box.

2 weeks later, they change the promo site to include a table showing what you get with the box. Guess I wasn’t the only caller making this type of phone call.

Also note that Malaysia has a huge Sony manufacturing facility here and all their products are still very much so cheaper OVERSEAS than here. Take for example the above Sony PSP unit at Froogle search.

Definitely it’s the Zorro box. Oh, and the free neck strap and ID band.

And maybe another added free gift? I got a free metal miniature of that Sony Robot QRIO when I ordered the Sony Ericcson W800i.

Yeah, go figure.

Phone Call 2 : Getting the Contact No. for Sony Service Center in Kuching

Wena : Hi. What’s the contact details for the Kuching Sony Service Center? Have a camera that needs repair.

Operator #2 : Ok ok. I’ll let the IT folks know. They are doing some upgrade but should be done already.

Website came on a few days ago. Then down again. Then up again.

Generally though, the Customer Service Center is quite friendly. Their girls are very pleasant to speak to and are helpful. And when they mean that they will check and try to see if things can be speeded up, they really DO do it.

Note that this is Malaysia, not other countries. Sorry folks.