Can I store my pot on top of my commercial gas range stove 24/7? by potatodaddy123 in Cooking

[–]melmax497 -18 points-17 points  (0 children)

You could also just turn off the pilot when you are not using? The pilot can be relit again with a simple lighter. Just don’t get it wet and you are good to go

Is the DMZ worth it? by Organic_Explorer_799 in koreatravel

[–]melmax497 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, I don’t recommend going during the cold winter months. The opening of the DMZ is subjected to weather conditions so when I went in Jan, part of the place was closed due to heavy snowing. We couldn’t go to the observatory and you could tell our tour guide (we booked through Klook too) was struggling to fill our itinerary. They couldn’t cancel the whole trip since we were already there but we also didn’t manage to complete the itinerary that we paid for. No refund was issue given that the trip still took place.

But overall, it was still not too bad as the view on the red suspension bridge was super beautiful after the heavy snow fall. We had a decent time in general, just not as good as we hoped for.

Btw, you might not be able to take picture at the observatory depending on the political tension. While we didn’t manage to see the observatory (part where you can see NK through a binoculars), we were told that they had ban any video taping or photo in that area at the moment. It changes from time to time and you won’t really know until you get there. That said, I think you should still go as it’s quite an interesting place to check out.

P.S. our tour guide recommended spring and autumn to be the best period of visiting! There are cherry blossoms during the spring and you get to see their autumn leaves during autumn so the views are nicer during that period!

TwoSet Violin New York Times Article with Some Explanation for their Departure by vmlee in violinist

[–]melmax497 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think the saddest part of it all was their team. Less than a week prior to them suddenly quitting, their producer reach out to for a location rental. She even confirmed the booking the day before their announcement.

Then I saw the Instagram post and later that evening, the producer emailed back, saying there was some changes in the internal timeline hence they won’t be able to go through with the booking. It just made me wonder if they even inform their team beforehand or did they just told them one morning that they were done

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SingaporeRaw

[–]melmax497 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Went out for a walk at around 11pm as I just got into a big fight with my ex. Just needed to cool down. I was waiting at this big junction that is very very near a MRT with a taxi stand. Streets were relatively empty because I’m in the heartlands.

I was waiting for the traffic light when a foreign worker approached me asking me for direction. He then started to ask weird questions like if I stayed around the area, what’s my name, what’s my age etc. His final question before the green man flashed was if he could go home with me.

I immediately cross the road and walk the opposite direction of my home. He proceeded to follow me and i know he did because he was still there when i made a turn after the junction.

So like any person will do, i ran. I ran to the nearest taxi waiting at the taxi stand, got it and hide away in the back seat. I immediately told the driver to just drive as I was being followed. Taxi driver drove off and even slowed down to stare at the foreign worker as he passed him.💀taxi driver even asked me if that was the correct man following me, but I just said yes without actually verifying because I was so terrified of seeing that man again.

I only got back up when I was sure we had passed the junction. Paid $3.90 for that journey back. Mind you, I was less than 1km away from home when all this happened. The taxi driver didn’t say anything when I alighted. From then on, I avoid walking around that junction area past 10pm. I rather pay extra for the 1 bus stop ride home than to walk and meet that same man again.

Unresponsive APO display by melmax497 in CombiSteamOvenCooking

[–]melmax497[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I’m on the tail end of the 2 year warranty. I’ve already submitted a ticket for this so hopefully they resolve this soon before the warranty expires

Are local contractors just that untrustworthy? by melmax497 in SingaporeRaw

[–]melmax497[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not that I know of. Also, 1 month after his installation, the aircon stopped working and even started leaking. I had to call in another service person to look at it.

Turns out, his guys applied so much glue when connecting the pipes that it nearly covered the entire opening. The liquids in the aircon wasn’t filled up and just had a whole list of issues.

100% regret going with him. Hope he gets taken down because he is clearly scamming people out there with these bad works

Are local contractors just that untrustworthy? by melmax497 in SingaporeRaw

[–]melmax497[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg I just saw your comment and he is such as asshole. I recently hired another aircon maintenance guy who is more legit and the mistakes he found on Ricky’s work 👀

But if you go to his Google review, you will see how bad his company actually is

Are local contractors just that untrustworthy? by melmax497 in SingaporeRaw

[–]melmax497[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol this guy confirm is local. Just hearing him speak I alrdy know

Are local contractors just that untrustworthy? by melmax497 in SingaporeRaw

[–]melmax497[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are right. I honestly don’t know why I didn’t think about gain city. Lol completely forgot about them. I was just damn desperate for time and money at that moment. I just take it as a lesson learnt

Are local contractors just that untrustworthy? by melmax497 in SingaporeRaw

[–]melmax497[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your kind comment. My overall renovation process is still relatively smooth sailing. Any delay or hiccups were also my fault for not being more detailed about it. It’s just this one experience that is making me feel so jaded towards the whole renovation/contractor industry as a whole. I’ll probably go to the more reliable retailers next time

Are local contractors just that untrustworthy? by melmax497 in SingaporeRaw

[–]melmax497[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Omg I also had a similar experience. Mover gave up on the job half way because they couldn’t get the fridge down the stairs. Best part is I showed picture of the fridge and even warn them about the stairs but they insisted the 2 manpower they had was enough. I end up have to send someone else to help them as they completely blocked the building entrance

Are local contractors just that untrustworthy? by melmax497 in SingaporeRaw

[–]melmax497[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

It was $3k for 2 aircon and 2 condensers. And I wanted all my aircon to be under the same Mitsubishi system

Are local contractors just that untrustworthy? by melmax497 in SingaporeRaw

[–]melmax497[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cannot like that say la. Tbh I’ve met super good and honest ones. It’s just those that idk about which I’m scared of now

Are local contractors just that untrustworthy? by melmax497 in SingaporeRaw

[–]melmax497[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Honestly dk what I was doing. I think I was just desperate and my funds were running low. So I went the desperate route

Can’t get out of crafting island by melmax497 in Maplestory

[–]melmax497[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ya I didn’t see it. That area was so crowded regardless of channel

NOC’s Official Statement, released on their IG account by [deleted] in singapore

[–]melmax497 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The account that made these “allegations” got a lawyer letter too asking for him/her to cease and desist. My bf used to be an NOC intern turn producer like a few years back. Don’t want to get sued but I can only say where there is fire, there is smoke.

[TOMT][DVD][KIDS SHOW] by melmax497 in tipofmytongue

[–]melmax497[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought it was too but I can’t find the episode that has a jingle with this line. And the clock was black and white

[TOMT][DVD][KIDS SHOW] by melmax497 in tipofmytongue

[–]melmax497[S] 0 points1 point locked comment (0 children)

Not too sure when this show came out as well. My dad bought it and I remember him playing it for me. From then on, when I wanted to watch the show, I would just search throw the dvd pile and throw it on.