Bud, the only reason I come to SBF is the nostalgia, and the poke at the government. We can't help the "progress." The whole world is headed this direction, not just Sg. I think it was earlier this year it was announced that for the first time in world history, more people live in cities than the rurals. Our kids will not live the live we did. Everything has become so commercialized, and with the internet, no one (unless marooned) will be left out. Last time, we spent what we had in our pockets, these days, it is norm to spend what they can borrow. Agreed, I'd go back to the good ol' days anytime, but I can't. We need to change and adapt with the times.
You are based in Indonesia? Java?
Cheers!