Whew! Wot a weekend. First of all there was the drive down to KL on Saturday - the motorway was rather busy, I guess with all the southerners heading back after the school holidays. As usual there were the road crazies who drive as though they are the only ones on the road. Luckily there were no mishaps, and the traffic into KL was quite free-flowing.

That evening we had my father's 86th birthday dinner at the Jaya Palace in PJ. It was a small gathering, with close family (including M my older bro) and two of his oldest friends. Uncle Paul, his ex-boss, was, at the ripe old age of 92 still incredibly hale and hearty, and so with-it that he put us all to shame! He was the only one with the right to call my father "young man" ... I think Dad found it quite strange, as he's usually the oldest in the group!

We had a private room, but because there was a wedding on at the same time, it took quite a long time for the food to be served. We started at 8 and didn't leave till past midnight! Dishes included Braised Lamb (quite tender), Australian snow crab (only available at certain times of the year) cooked in two different ways (fried in chilli and steamed - the latter was much more appetising) and birthday noodles. All was tasty enough but not outstanding.

Highlight of the evening was when they switched off the lights and brought in his birthday cake together with the steamed peach buns to celebrate the occasion. Dad was quite touched - every year is more precious, and I know I'm very lucky to have both parents still with me.

Here's to many more, Dad!