Home and terrapins upgrades, new board game
Firstly, we did some improvements to Esther’s room, the start of Phase 5 (preparations for the new baby). To save space, we stacked the two low shelves we built in 2010 (also over National Day holiday) into a tall shelf. To link them safely, we drilled pegs into the side walls (much like IKEA shelves). Then we added a backing link plywood planks behind to ensure that the top half stays in place safely (image 4 below).
The finished shelf being reloaded with books.
Then, the terrapins got new lights. YowCH bought 2 light holders for $2.00 each, and mounted them on a left-over plank. Now, both UV-A and UV-B runs together. To reduce brightness and to focus the light, aluminium foil is used to form lamp hoods. We can now sell off the $40.00 reptile-light-hood.
The wiring and lighting system looks much neater now. The yellow light is not on timer, we will turn on every now and then for terrapins to bask.
We got a new board game made by Singaporeans called Regimen – the Lions of Bukit Chandu (some news here in their blog) at Harbourfront after lunch today. Interesting cooperative game to relive the Japanese invasion experience. By cooperative means that the players will play against the ‘luck of the dice’ representing the enemy. We got an introductory 10% discount, a free T-shirt and 2 extra game cards!
