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January 30, 2008
January 28, 2008
2nd mountain bike
When I was a young boy in my kampung,I always yearn to have my own bicycle.My parents had decided not to give me a bike-reasons unknown and I dare not ask them until today.
After my HSC exam in 1972,I became a temporary teacher while waiting for the result.After getting my first salary,I immediately bought a bicycle so that I could use it to go to school.
Ten years ago, I got interested in mountain bike and bought a Haro bike for RM1200.A few years ago when my knees were being' repaired' due to arthritis,I had to stop cycling for almost three years and my youngest son Munir took over the bike.When he joined a local university, the bike was idling collecting dusts..
A few weeks ago,something got into that I wanted to ride the bike again.So I took old creaking bike out for a workout around my neigbourhood.When I arrived at a junction,I applied my brakes-both front and back were not working.So, my legs took over...luckily no fast vehicles were near me.
The following weekend,I went out looking for a new bike with a valid excuse now. By the way,I also need a new bike to motivate me to cycle...sometimes I do get bored going jogging/walking at KLCC(especially when I am alone).
Last week,I have been on the road for four times-each about 30 to 45 minutes.When I pedalled too fast yesterday, I felt pains in my knees and muscles.That is a sign that I need a rest for a day or two...
After my HSC exam in 1972,I became a temporary teacher while waiting for the result.After getting my first salary,I immediately bought a bicycle so that I could use it to go to school.
Ten years ago, I got interested in mountain bike and bought a Haro bike for RM1200.A few years ago when my knees were being' repaired' due to arthritis,I had to stop cycling for almost three years and my youngest son Munir took over the bike.When he joined a local university, the bike was idling collecting dusts..
A few weeks ago,something got into that I wanted to ride the bike again.So I took old creaking bike out for a workout around my neigbourhood.When I arrived at a junction,I applied my brakes-both front and back were not working.So, my legs took over...luckily no fast vehicles were near me.
The following weekend,I went out looking for a new bike with a valid excuse now. By the way,I also need a new bike to motivate me to cycle...sometimes I do get bored going jogging/walking at KLCC(especially when I am alone).
Last week,I have been on the road for four times-each about 30 to 45 minutes.When I pedalled too fast yesterday, I felt pains in my knees and muscles.That is a sign that I need a rest for a day or two...
Awang Goneng ,me and Kak Teh
I was very happy that Wan Hulaimi's blog Kecek-Kecek has being published into a book-Growing Up in Trengganu.Now,it is on 2nd print and today his walk along his memory lanes was aired by RTM1 via Galeri Perdana.
As soon as I knew the coups is back in KL,I put an effort to contact Hulaimi and Pok Ku managed to organise a meeting at The Dome,KLCC(as shown in the photo).
Before I knew Hulaimi,I met his wife Zaharah at Malaysia Hall,London circa 2000.Then, Hulaimi became a good friend of mine.In 2003, both of us went to have a weekend holiday in Paris.
As soon as I knew the coups is back in KL,I put an effort to contact Hulaimi and Pok Ku managed to organise a meeting at The Dome,KLCC(as shown in the photo).
Before I knew Hulaimi,I met his wife Zaharah at Malaysia Hall,London circa 2000.Then, Hulaimi became a good friend of mine.In 2003, both of us went to have a weekend holiday in Paris.
January 26, 2008
January 25, 2008
January 23, 2008
Yellow Box jam
Millions were spent to improve the traffic flows in the city of KL.The photo shown when I was caught up in the grid lock jam at Kg Pandan Roundabout.Here, we have two elevated highways on top one another.And below is a SMART tunnel running through.
The reason I discovered as my car was able to crawl toward the traffic light was the yellow box was full of cars.My car cannot move forward even though the traffic lights had turned green.Until and unless our motorists come to their senses and behave properly on our Malaysia roads,driving in KL is still a nightmare.
One consolation for me was watching the Petronas Towers glowing under the light of the morning sun..
That prompted me to look for my compact camera and snapped this photo.
January 22, 2008
Photos:My bike and me
As requested by my dear friend Razali,herewith I upload a few photos of my Trek 3700 and me with my new helmet and glove.This is the first time in my life I have my own helmet. Previously, when I wanted to enter a competition,I borrowed from my friend/neighbour Siva.He is now working in USA,so I have no choice but to get my own helmet.
January 21, 2008
Book signing at MPH,Midvalley,KL
I love to see people buying,reading and talking about books.When the author of the book Growing Up in Trengganu(GUiT) invited me to the event,I just jumped at it and was there to meet him and old friends.After the event, the author Wan Hulaimi @Awang Goneng and a few friends adjourned for an afternoon tea(earl grey+black forest cake) at BOOKCAFE,inside MPH bookshop.What an enjoyable afternoon-talking about books and photography...
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