4846. Normal blood pressure varies with age

15 Feb 2026  

Most doctors use 120/80. This reading was taken from middle-aged people but not applicable to older people like one size fits all.

Recommended by a doctor in a video
65 - 74 years    130 - 140 systolic
75-84                135 - 145
>85                  140 - 150   

70 - 85 diastolic desirable

if <60 consistently, see doctor

4845. PHOTOGRAPHY 75 - 300mm. 13 York Hill HDB flats

 

 

 SINGAPORE - 11 FEB 2026: 4.30pm. 13 York Hill Housing Board (HDB) flats are located along York Hill in the Central Area. It is one of the oldest HDB blocks. It has yellow pyramid-shaped rooftops and is primarily a rental public housing block of 160 units of 1-room flats and 22 units of 2-room flats.  

Canon R5. 80mm, 1/2000 sec, f/4, ISO 200

To buy photo: 
shutterstock.com/g/toapayohvets 

 

4844. Apple iPhone 13 lounger chairs in Bishan Park

 

Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park in Singapore features unique, reclining beach-style lounge chairs, which are considered uncommon in other neighborhood parks. 

Key Details About Lounger Chairs at Bishan Park:

• Purpose: The chairs are designed for relaxing, sunbathing, and taking in views of the park's nature, such as the river.
• Location: They can be found in various spots in the park, with specific mentions of a, long, reclining bench (beach-style) opposite McDonald's (near AMK) and around the Pond Gardens/River Plains areas.
• Experience: Visitors have used them to rest, watch birds (like the Ashy Tailorbird or Sunda Woodpecker), and enjoy the greenery.
• Context: The park features various seating options, including traditional benches, picnic tables by the river, and these unique lounge chairs.  

4843. PHOTOGRAPHY 75 - 300 mm lens. Recreational cyclist

 Recreational cyclists. Sentosa-Vivocity

11 FEB 2026. 3.43pm

Canon R5, 240mm, 1/2000 sec, f/5.6, ISO 400

shutterstock.com/g/toapayohvets

 

 

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A recreational cyclist rides for leisure, fitness, or pleasure rather than sport, competition, or strictly for commuting. This, often family-oriented, activity focuses on relaxation and enjoyment, frequently taking place on park connectors or, as noted in this Facebook post, scenic routes rather than busy roads. Common in places like Singapore, it is a growing, popular pastime. 

Key Aspects of Recreational Cycling:

• Purpose: Primarily for fun, health, and stress relief.
• Speed/Intensity: Usually leisurely or moderate, allowing for enjoyment of surroundings.
• Environment: Typically on paved park connectors, scenic, or low-traffic areas.
• Equipment: Varies from casual bikes to, as mentioned in this Facebook post, more advanced equipment for, as described in this YouTube video, sportier, though still leisurely, rides.
• Community: Popular among families and groups of friends. 

In urban environments like Singapore, this, as reported in this article from www.ricemedia.co, is a way to explore, as mentioned in this Facebook post, the city, which is, as described in this YouTube video, becoming increasingly, according to this Facebook post, popular, as indicated by this ActiveSG Circle page, according to this Facebook post, for fitness and exploration. 

4842. PHOTOGRAPHY 75 -300 mm. Pink, orange and blue tones of sunset

  On 9 Feb, 7.34pm, during my walk on Lentor Loop. Sun had set. A rare scene of the sky with soft pastel gradient of blue, pink and orange tone.

 

 

4841. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra - photography. Cumulonimbus clouds or thunderhead

 SINGAPORE - 5 FEB 2026: 7.21pm. The cumulonimbus clouds or thunderhead is often associated with severe weather like thunder, lightning and heavy rain. They appear as vertical growths extending from low altitudes to as high as 15 km. These clouds develop through convection, transporting heat and moisture high into the atmosphere. The orange and yellow colours are due to the sun setting, casting light through the clouds.  

 

 Photo: Madeline Poon

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

6.3mm, 1/100 sec, f/1.7, ISO 12

5 Feb 2026. 7.21pm. Sunset

 

4840. PHOTOGRAPHY 75 - 300mm. Cloudscapes.

 9 Feb 2026: 7pm. Lentor Estate
Canon R5, 80mm, 1/80 sec, f/16, iso 125. AV mode

Cumulus clouds are puffy, cotton-like clouds with flat bases and rounded, cauliflower-like tops, often seen on sunny days, indicating fair weather, but can grow vertically into towering cumulus congestus and even cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds with strong updrafts, signaling potential for rain or storms. Formed by rising warm air (uplift), their name comes from the Latin for "heap," and they range from small cumulus humilis (fair weather) to larger cumulus mediocris and towering congestus, showing vertical development.  

 

 

Characteristics

• Appearance: Brilliant white sunlit parts, flat dark bases, dense with sharp outlines, resembling cotton balls or cauliflower. 
• Formation: Result from warm, moist air rising and condensing at a uniform level, creating their flat base. 
• Altitude: Generally low-level, but congestus forms can rise to middle levels. 

Types & Weather Indicators

Cumulus humilis: Wider than tall, limited vertical growth, typically fair weather. 
Cumulus mediocris: Moderate vertical development, like a small heap. 
Cumulus congestus: Taller than wide, strong vertical growth, can produce showers and develop into cumulonimbus. 
Cumulonimbus: The mature thunderstorm cloud, formed from congestus, with dark bases and potential for lightning, hail, and tornadoes. 

Evolution

Small cumulus (humilis) indicate stable conditions.
Growing cumulus (mediocris, congestus) suggest increasing instability.
If updrafts are strong, they develop vertically into towering forms, potentially leading to thunderstorms. 

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9 Feb 2026. 7.34pm Lentor Estate
90mm, 0.5 sec, f/16, iso 100, AV mode 

4839. A 4-month-old red-eared slider is lethargic and has not been eating for 3 days

VET CASE  FEB 2026

Hello, I would like to check on terrapin treatments.

I have a 3–4 month old red-eared slider that has not been eating for around 3 days. It has been basking more than usual but it still goes into the water, just not moving around as much, seems lethargic, and I have noticed bubbles from its nose(a few times,not much)with heavier breathing at times. No visible eye swelling or mucus formed. I’m deciding to bring it to the vet if it still acts like this after a few more days, if it’s not too young to be treated.

May I check:
    1.    What is your consultation fee?
    2.    Roughly how much would diagnosis and treatment cost?

Please phone 6254-3326 for information. 

 

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VET CASE. 13 Feb 2026.Toa Payoh VetsWhatsApp text from owner

My 3–4 month old red-eared slider has not been eating for around 3 days. It seems lethargic as it does not move around as much. I have noticed bubbles from its nose with heavier breathing at times. It does not have visible eye swelling or mucus formation. It basks more than usual but it still goes into the water. 

 

VET CASE. 13 Feb 2026.Toa Payoh VetsTele-consultationby Dr
Sing Kong Yuen, BVMS (Glasgow)
Video of red-eared slider at homeAnorexia for 3 daysLethargicSwims. Water in tank looks clearPassed one faecal pelletBasks on pebble or stoneSlight difficulty in breathing, but no gasping. Nose bubble on one occasionWhite spots on shellNot able to view whether shell is soft

 

 VET CASE. 13 Feb 2026.Toa Payoh VetsTele-consultationby Dr
Sing Kong Yuen, BVMS (Glasgow)
Video of red-eared slider at homeEarly signs of respiratory tract infection. Early treatment prevents more infection of the lungs.  
Anorexia will continue for more than 3 days.White spots on shell neededtreatment.Advised going to Toa Payoh Vetsfor proper examination, diagnosis and treatment. 

 VET CASE. 13 Feb 2026.Toa Payoh VetsTele-consultationby Dr Sing Kong Yuen, BVMS (Glasgow)
Video of red-eared slider at homeEarly treatment prevents more respiratory infections leading to gasping and death.   

Advised going to Toa Payoh Vetsfor proper examination, diagnosis and treatment. 

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Video of red-eared slider at homeImages of another case of severe respiratory infection are shown.UPDATES AT:https://2010vets.blogspot.com/2026/02/i-would-like-to-check-on-terrapin.html--------------------------------------------

 

VET CASE   MAY 2021 

 

Complaints:
1. White and black spots on shell
2. Soft shell in back area.
3. Gasping 

Metabolic bone disease (MBD) is a common disease in pet red-eared sliders.
Other terms which may be used include fibrous osteodystrophy, osteomalacia, secondary nutritional hyperparathyroidism, osteoporosis, and rickets. There is no single cause of MBD and the disease is not as simple as calcium deficiency. The primary problem is a disruption of calcium metabolism which causes a host of related problems.

MBD is almost always a result of poor husbandry but it is also generally preventable by providing a proper environment and diet specifically for your type of reptile. 

Prevention of metabolic bone disease

Proper husbandry is more than just providing the right diet. The following are important in both the prevention and treatment of metabolic bone disease:

• A diet balanced in calcium and phosphorus, protein, energy and other nutrients. Buy a reputable brand with good supply of Calcium, Phosphorus and Vit D..
• Exposure to UVA/UVB invisible light rays
• Proper heat gradients - basking area heated at one end with heating lamp and UVA/UVB lights, the other end cooler temperature.
• Adequate enclosure and/or room to exercise

4838. PHOTOGRAPHY 75-300mm. Bishan Ridges BTO afternoon photo

 

 Canon R5, 75mm, 1/2000 sec, f/4.5, iso 125.
9 Feb 2026. 1.07pm
Image from passenger seat of a car moving past it.

 

 SINGAPORE - 9 FEB 2026: 1.07pm. Block 535A Bishan Street 13 (centre), is part of the Bishan Ridges BTO project, located near Bishan MRT station and Junction 8 mall. The development, expected to be completed around early-to-mid 2026, features 1,502 units (2-room Flexi to 4-room) with amenities including a childcare centre, retail shops, and an eating house. It is adjacent to Bishan Stadium and the Kallang Park Connector. 

4837. PHOTOGRAPHY 75-300mm. Morning half-moon settings. Manual mode

 9 Feb 2026. 7.35am. Half moon in the morning over Lentor Estate

Canon R5, 75-300mm, MANUAL, 300mm, 1/125 sec, f/8.0, ISO 200 

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 Half moon in the morning, Lentor Estate. 9 Feb 2026. 7.35am. 
Canon R5, 130mm, 1/125 sec, f/5.6, ISO 125. Manual mode 

 

 TIPS:
I sat on the fitness corner exercise chair, rest my head on its top and point the camera at the moon, to stablilise my hands. If I hand hold the camera, it will be very difficult to get a sharp image. The settings from Brian Peck are important too: 

Basically, they are
Aperture - f/8, ISO 100 - 200, Shutter speed 1/125 sec