Mr KIA Oct 14
Dear Mr. KIA,
I’ve recently started dating the woman of my dreams and she’s a real beach bunny. I can’t wait to frolic with her in her itsy bitsy bikini, but there’s just one thing I need to take care of first. Do you have any suggestions for where I can take care of the jungle on my back? – Hairy Harry
Western Bar
Located in a charming neighborhood, around the back of Sembawang Hill Food Centre, the cowboy hats, American flags, and all sorts of Old West paraphernalia adorning the walls at Western Bar add up to a whole lot of kitschy fun. We were ushered in quickly (through swinging doors no less) by a friendly waitress and had […]
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Warmly Yours
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Meii Sushi
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