The return of the corn beef!!! Last night, Lid and I bravely attempted to open the corn beef can (without the use of a conventional can-opener), not learning from our past (failed) experience. We both knew that the funny key-looking object stuck to the top of the can was needed, we both knew it had to go into something which would then allow us to turn the key and eventually open the can.... we knew all this, vaguely.

Apparently, what we knew wasn't enough. I wrestled with that can for bloody 15 minutes, using all my strength and any tools I could find around the house (ie cleaver AKA chopper). After making several holes in the top of the can, I realised this wasn't working. But being in the science field, I couldn't fathom why they would design the can in that way, there must have been a simpler way! But my hunger got the better of me, and we decided to resort to our conventional (not-so-reliable) can-opener. This turned out to be another strenuous task. See, to use our can-opener, you really need two people. One to hold the can, and one to turn the can-opener, Opening a round can is hard enough, imagine opening a rectangular can... *grrr*... not happy!

10 minutes later, the can was opened (partially). I took the can from Lid and noticed something under the paper label wrapped around the outside of the can..... AH HA! There is was, I found it, thats where the key goes in.. werhooo! I share my joy with Lid, and she replies with, "actually I saw that but wasn't sure if that was it *sheepish grin*". BASKET LAH!! As Gwen always says, "breath lem, breathe".

I was glad I found the solution, and without hesitation, proceeded to test out this new found key contraption. Problem was, since i had already opened it from the top (with conventional can-opener), it was impossible to open it AGAIN from the side, as I found out shortly after. They say a picture paints a thousand words (or is that from a song?), so heres one for good measure. So next time you see corn beef in your supermarket aisle, BEWARE, you have been warned!

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This is starting to sound repetitive, but I really hate mondays. Feeling rather lethargic today, could be cos I didn't get much sleep, woke up at 6am this morning to watch the final of The US Open. Roger Federer ROCKS!! When will I ever play like him *sigh*..... he demolished Hewitt and dominated the game in every aspect, some say he may become the greatest person to play the game. After defeating Henman in the semis, Henman was asked in an interview, "what does it take to defeat Federer?". He replied, "you'd have to be someone who has Roddick's forehand, return serve like Agassi, volley like me (Henman) and has the pace to match Hewitt." Will Federer continue to dominate the men's game, or will he crash and burn, like so many before him. He certainly doesn't look tired on the court, he plays with such grace, he makes every shot look effortless and makes the game look EASY (lah)! So congratulations Roger Federer, winner of Australian Open, Wimbledon, and now the US Open... all in one year.

Onto my weekend, I went snowboarding (again) @ Mt. Buller, great snow..... we had 20cm of during the day, which is pretty incredible. Tried some new runs this time (Bullrun, skyline,standard), really enjoyed it, I'm actually starting to enjoy Buller, 'cept for the damn boards and boots they have for rental... caused me great discomfort *grrr*. The most annoying thing about this whole trip was the bus to and fro, I'm not going to start bitching, done enough of that last night. Luckily my travelling/snowboarding companion was patient with me and put up with all my complaints *smile*.

Sunday was a more relaxed day, went to GT's birthday @ Jell's park. Great BBQ, thanks for inviting us along. After which, went to Max Brenner for Suckao and Fondue... wooo... strawberries and chocolate, with a combination like that you can't really go wrong can you? Would have enjoyed it more if they had ADULT sized seats and tables and if we weren't in such a rush, but overall, it was a good experience. Church was at 6pm, service was good. Lid was busy folding paper boats, cranes, boats with sails (?) and found time to swear before the sermon. Its quite embarassing when the person beside you says the "F" word out loud in church... *sigh*

"Lid, I'll pray for you....."