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| The "Kickapoo" Factory |
Along Serangoon Road sits a building which has been around since I was a kid. It is the former National Aerated Water Co Ltd factory. I have driven past this factory countless times and each time, I tell myself that I should bring my camera and shoot some photos for posterity, before it is torn down and lost forever. Some folks may view this as an eye-sore but to me, it adds character to the area. I know it is a matter of time before it is torn down and becomes just another condominium.
I never visited the factory in its hey day but recall buying Kickapoo (aka Joy Juice) from my school canteen. It cost $0.25 a bottle. It was a simpler time and this drink brought a lot of joy :) Yes, I was easily pleased as a kid.
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| "Joy Juice" |
There are still clues that this was the home of Kickapoo. If you look carefully at the photo below, you will see a washed out "Kickapoo" decal on one of the windows.
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| Can you see the Kickapoo decal on the window? |
How I wished I was able to get into the factory to take some photos. That would have been really neat. Being a law-abiding citizen, I kept on the right side of the fence but but still managed to take some photos to share. Enjoy :)
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| Is that an awesome looking pump or what? |
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| It does not say "No Entry" |
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| I guess that means "Do Not Enter" |
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| A bird made a home on the roof |
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| A view from another angle |
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| Look at the design above the door. This was from an era when there was no air conditioning :) |
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| This padlock stands guard, day and night, rain or shine |
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| Closer shot of the frontage |
Soon, it was time to call it a day. As the sun receded behind the horizon, my stomach reminded me that it was time for dinner - my third favourite meal of the day :)
Thank you, Kickapoo factory for the memories. You remind me of a simpler time - when we were not rich, but we were happy. We had enough.
I wish you enough :)
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| Sunset |
5 comments:
I remember Kickapoo "joy juice". It's like a euphemism for something stronger. :p It always made me feel like I'm drinking some forbidden drink.
I didn't know the factory building is still standing.
Cool pictures! Awesome bird home. It looks more "free" than some of us living in gilded cages. :p The reflection of the factory in the water is picturesque and the sunset picture is poetic.
Did you go with your trusty steed?
Agree with your comment about the bird.
For them, the best things in life are free :)
For us, they come with ERP :p]
I left my trusty steed at home and decided to contribute towards my carbon footprint :)
Wah ... impressive. My carbon footprint is so high... though since I'm not travelling so much anymore, it doesn't compare to those on Solitaire level :)
I just happened to scroll down your blog entry and saw "I wish you enough". I totally missed that the last time.
Did you read that post that's been going around on fb on the mother and daughter? Wah so poignant.
Yes - "Enough" is good. Taking away OCD tendencies that overreaches for perfection in things immaterial like fitting of phone screen protector and bumper case... Aaaaauuuuugh!... :p
Yes, I read the post about "I wish you enough." That was the inspiration that statement. So few words…..so deep in meaning :)
http://www.bobperks.com/wish.htm
Yes.. versions of that have been floating around on the internet. I think this is the original version.
I wish you enough too.... Cheers!
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