Sunday, July 15, 2007

Mosquitoes

Dealing with mosquitoes in Sidoarjo

One unforgettable aspect of living in Sidoarjo, Surabaya must be the mosquitoes. Living in my house is like going birdwatching everyday in some rural part of Singapore but without the birds (well, a few) and the trees (average of 2 per house). The problem was so bad that initially, we would retire to an early night to avoid sitting in the sitting room where they swarm in by the dozens from a huge chimney hole (without the chimney) on the roof, which is so big that Santa's girth could fit in easily. A big insecurity as well, we are trying to get a wire mesh to seal it up, like our windows, but....
Oh well, it's better to rely on oneself. After one week of enduring kamizake attacks, I finally bought a high-power (but safe for humans, except a mild electric shock for the unknowing) electric mosquito racket to swat mozzies and flies. Makro Hypermart sells 4 types/brands but i settled for one with a good grip ... Cost around 30,000 rp (S$5+) but it will be great value for money. We reckon that it can double up for tennis. My housemate Chen Cheng has become quite good at it really... her backhand is awesome and it never fails to amaze us how a cursory sweep and throw up so many dead bodies. The most satisfying thing about the racket is that we'll see immediate results with a loud cackling sound and spark that means the hapless insect has been electrified to death. The most sadistically pleasant effect comes when it is rebounded a few times on the racket and its body burnt to pieces by the voltage, and then you know that its fate is sealed....

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