I finally found somewhere to get good durian...for free.

Two days ago I went to Yishun park for a walk, just opposite my house. I walked past the two huge durian trees at the other side, and happened to look up.

There were still scores of durian hanging from the branches, about 30 metres up, and there were definitely good. How do I know? The smell was so strong, it was heavenly.

They looked like miniature mines hanging in the air, spiky thorns ready to explode.By the way, Yishun park used to be part of a small durian plantation, before NPB made it a park.

So I decided to walk around and see if there were any on the ground. Then I realised, I'm not alone. Two Ah-peks were standing at the base of one tree, literally waiting for the durians to fall. I realised where they came from. An enterprising group of Ah-peks had been selling durian at 6 dollars per kg (an outrageous price) at my void deck for about 1 and a half weeks. Now I knew where they got their golden fruit.

Having no time to wild away like them, I left. Yesterday (that means Friday, now's already past midnight) I returned (after a 9-6 win of pool with darryl lau). This time not only were the Ah-peks there,they brought along their wives! Thay already had at least 6 collected and were waiting for more.

It seems that I have serious competition. That's why I'm going there this morning when light breaks, as durian usually falls in early morning.( even now they are falling, I can almost hear it)

Of course, there is always the risk of a durian smashing on top of your head, but, oh well, anything for good durian!

Ryan, if you are reading this, don't get ideas into your head and start prospecting for durians as well. Remember, you need to first beat a bunch of old men and a carrot, all durian mad.

rambutans today, durian tomorrow!!!!