Chap Goh Meh

Today is the Chinese version of Valentine day, 15th day of 1st moon of the Chinese lunar calender or commonly known as Chap Goh Meh.


Apple Tree used to receive many orders for bouquets on this day. Out of curiosiy I asked a customer why he chose to celebrate Chap Goh Meh instead of Valentine day. Hahaha.... he gave me a very practical reply. He said.... "A bouquet of roses is charged at normal price on Chap Goh Meh but the price tripled on Valentine day! Why pay more for the same bouquet?"


The truth is that a week before the actual date, prices of roses has already risen up to triple and sometimes even higher depending on the harvest. If there is an abundance, then the price hike will be moderate. On the other hand if roses are scarce usually due to bad weather, then prices will shoot up very high. So florists have to choice but to raise the prices accordingly.

I have a tip for you guys. Except for roses, all other flowers are at normal price on Valentine day. So why not break away from tradition and pick Stargazers insteadof roses. They look good, colourful and emit a nice scent.

Happy Valentine

Valentine at Apple Tree 2008!! That was a great day!

I will always remember and appreciate the help, time and effort rendered by BeeLean, Shong Seng, BeeHong, BeeBee and Poh Khiang. Without them Apple Tree would not have such a successful Valentine. Should have snap some photos of you guys in action....... but then everyone was so busy!!

Mydin Hypermarket

Recently, Ann and I went to Bukit Jambul Shopping Complex for KFC and was surprised to see the mall so alive. Usually it is the foreign workers who frequent this mall but that day we saw crowds of local moving down to the basement area. We went to have a peep and realised that Mydin Hypermarket has opened for business in the basement level.

We have no intention of buying anything but went in nevertheless just to survey the prices. The racks are well spaced leaving ample room for customers to move. Goods are well arranged and easy to find. There is even a travelator leading to the garment and stationery sections on the 1st floor where it was once occupied by Reject Shop and Hot Market. However, there is no liquor and non halal sections which is understandable since this is a Muslim company.

On the whole, we find the prices reasonable.