161010 Changkat Jering to Penang

Saturday 16 October 2010

It's been a while since I went back to Penang, having spent the Raya celebrations in Bangi. So when we heard that the Penang State Govt was having another ride, we signed up without any thought.

We left early & left the hustle & bustle of city life behind. Throughout the PLUS highway, our thoughts were just about the ride. Ashaari was excited & so was Arief. I believe even Hanafi had sleepless nights. Three stooges, without the knowledge & skill of what's in store for them. Are they gonna enjoy it or suffer? Only they can judge & gauge their own feelings.

After about 100km, the bike wobbled on the roof. Stopped & swapped the C50 to a normal low profile ones & the shaking stopped. I'm a virgin when it comes to this. Never used THULE roof rack before lah, what do you expect? Huh! Remembering that it was a Saturday, I kept telling myself to exit at Cangkat Jering. Changkat Jering is a small town in Perak, Malaysia. It is near the larger town of Taiping.

Map - Changkat Jering, Perak

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It connects Taiping to the North-South Expressway via the southern exit, located near the junction of Federal Route 1, the old trunk road, with Jalan Air Kuning. Changkat Jering is famed for its big weekly evening market on Saturdays. Cangkat Jering brought back fond memories of my father. He was born in Kampung Panchor, Pantai Remis, Perak which is 30km or half an hour drive from Cangkat Jering.




Gado-gado / Pechal

Every possible time, he'd would stop at this small junction town after passing Kamunting, Taiping & the family would have kampung style "Laksa Buyong" cooked in a earth pot. You'd also find Dangai, Cok Peneram & 101 variety of kampung fare. Af far as I could remember, these simple folks would sell their wares particularly on Staurday, here only.


Dangai


Chok/Cucur Peneram

"Lokan" was my favourite clam but since it isn't their season, none can be found. Instead, we took home one hellova big salted Ikan Parang & ten packets of Ikan Pekasam (Pickled fish with grated rice).




Salted river fish & Pekasam

We arrived @ my mom's pod around lunch & she cooked the best fish curry in the world! Got up after Asar prayers & went over to Padang Kota Lama (Fort Cornwallis) to meet up with my old friend the Tauke Mee Sotong. Caught up with Pak Piee of the famous Boria troupe as he was acting for a drama on a trishaw. Ariefr can't resist a pix with the legend.


Boria troupe. Pak Piee & Arief

After the nose watery threat, we headed towards Feringghi where Hanafi, Bedul & the rest of the gang looped a soft ride around Teluk Bahang.

That nite, we gobbled a hefty plate of carbohydrate fatty Nasi Kandar @ our regular Deen's Nasik Kandar Restaurant in Jelutong & with an unsteady daze, groggily drove 10 minutes back to the awaiting pillow.


Jering - = Archidendron Jiringa.

Changkit Jering - A hill full of Jering trees
Changkat = Low Hill/slightly elevated platform of earth, Jering/Jengkol. Dont eat too much of jering, you might get "Kapit" / difficulty when peeing! The beans are mildly toxic due to the presence of djenkolic acid, an amino acid, which causes djenkolism (Jering/Jengkol bean poisoning). It can cause "spasmodic pain, gout, urinary obstruction and acute renal failure". Even though it has a bitter taste and foul smell, the large brown legumes can be eaten raw, are very popular and cooked with coconut milk & chili (Masak lemak). It's best boiled till soft and eaten with sprinkled sugar & grated coconut.

Growing to about 21 metres, the Jering (Archidendron Jiringa), as it is known locally, has smooth, pale grey bark, originated in Southeast Asia, it grows wild and also cultivated in Southeast Asia. The most striking feature of this tree is the massive purplish-brown pods that suspend coiled from its branches. The pods, that measure 20 to 25 cm long and 5 cm wide, are used to extract purple dyes to colour silk.
As part of traditional medicinal usage, the Jering seeds are extolled for preventive diabetes, hypertension and high blood pressure. And as a remedy to eliminate stones from the bladder, a decoction of finely pounded ginger, Jering seeds and water, is consumed.

The leaves can be pounded and applied in chest pains, pains, skin ailments. Ashes obtained by burning the old leaves can also be applied on itch, cuts & wounds. Its bark powder are sometimes applied on to one's body for treating chest pains, skin ailments, made into a gargle for treating gum pains & toothache.

*Warning! Never go into a lavatory knowing a person who has consumed Jering.

Boria
Boria is a traditional song and dance sketch or dance drama, found mainly in Penang, believed to have originated from Persia & India. Boria made its appearance in Penang in the later decades of the nineteenth century It is described as a traditional quatrain song form or pantun which is performed in a fusion of traditional & western music style and with dance forms such as quick-step, rhumba or soul juxtaposed with inang, zapin & other classic dance steps.
Although it was probably brought in by Indian Muslim traders of long ago, it has today come to be identified mainly with the Penang Malay community.
Boria incorporates the elements of dance, music and comic sketches. The troupe has a leader, a chorus, comedians and musicians.

A Boria performance begins with a comic sketch, followed by a song and dance featuring a juxtaposition of choral and solo parts. The lyrics amplify the gist of the comic sketch. The violin, maracas and tabla are used to accompany the singing, although the western pop band may also be used.

"Hangpa ni semua borialah..." Translation "You guys are so "Boria"". Meaning - To wear something similar / same costume / same outfit.
Surf http://warisanboria.blogspot.com



Lokan - Polymesoda expansa / Marsh/Mud/Swamp Clam
(Is a kind of clam/mollusks mainly found within the mangrove forest). This large, heavy bivalve formerly known as Geloina expansa is found buried in the stiff mud of the landward fringe of mangroves. Shell length is mostly around 9 cm in diametres almost as huge as your fist, with thicker and heavier shells. In the thick black mud of the mangroves, its well-adapted to this habitat, being able to tolerate long periods of low tide, and has the ability to resume filter-feeding rapidly when inundated.
As an important adjunct source of protein. this mollusks presents a healthy relief from the normal meal monotony in coastal villages. .
It's really a bivalve mollusk, tasting (to me) like a sweet, delicious oyster.
Best cooked with lemongrass as a soup or fried with chilies. My late grandma's & uncle recipe. Locals claim that this mollusk improves general health as well as enhancing s**ual performance!


Don't confuse yourself with Kristanna Loken's clams

Behind my granny's house in Kampung Panchor lay a huge mangrove area. During Lokan season, we would scour the swamp at low-tide & get a gunny sacks full!
Lokan is huge compared to the tiny "Remis"/a dime sized clam, me & my cousins loves getting soaked in the black mud ala Arnold Schwarzenegger in the movie "Predator" "& catch the cute Silver Leaf monkey's babies ("Lotong" not Lontong ok?).

Recipe - Lokan fried in chili

Ingredients:
Enuff for me & my clone.

1 kilo of lokan
12 red chili
10 red onions
1 bolb of garlic
2 slices of tamarind
2 sticks of lemon grass
1 teaspoon of sugar or none at all
A pinch of salt
1 piece of Curcuma Longa leaf (Daun kunyit)
1 bowl of water

How to go about cookin it:
Soak briefly & clean the clams thoroughly in cold water. Remove the excess membrane/loose skin around the Lokan & discard the shell (Unless u wanna break your teeth). Pound all the condiments into a paste & fry it on a slow fire in a wok. Make it to a boil & as the gravy thickens, throw in the lokans & make sure it's properly cooked. Serve to the glutton! Best eaten with soft rice & soy sauce. That's it baby!

Achtung! Never over-cook Lokan, it’ll be too tough & taste like rubber!

*Indemnity clause - The author shall not be made responsible for your health, that could result in death or permanent disabilities for the consumption of the concoction, remedies, potions & recipes detailed in this blog.

210310 Labu, Underrated

Unikeb - Labu - LBJ - Kampong Jijan - Salak

Pumpkin was the order of the day.
We had cycled around this area numerous times & not know the significance of this place. Sad but most of us are rather blur about our own history. Go & ride by the N38 main road & you'll catch a glimpse of the huge pumpkin sculpture. The regular place where CIOCC's Clan cam-whores would stop for a snap.


me, Bokat, John John, Dr. Taufik, Rahman, Mr Won, Faris, Cikgu Hisyam,
Awie, Dr. Hassan & Bulat. my clone, Zharin, Wak Jali, & Baby.

Labu is a small town in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. The town is located between Seremban and Nilai. There is also a commuter train station that located here. How Labu Town got its name? I believe the kampong folks cultivated this plant in abundance when they first settled here.

During the Japanese occupation of Tanah Melayu, Labu became their headquarters as there were old railroads linking the peninsular from north to south. When they got tired of slashing & burning the crops to starve my forefathers, they resorted to chopping off the heads of locals. True? Due to KTMB double tracking works since 1995, most of these relics have disappeared.


Lyndon B. Johnson @ Labu bin Johnson

Former American President Lyndon B. Johnson once landed via a helicopter in Felda LBJ (1966), hence the name of the Felda settlement, Labu B. Johnson. The first and remains the only US President to ever visited Malaysia.
Excerpts of remarks upon Arriving at Subang Airport, Kuala Lumpur, October 30, 1966 “...I feel that I know you because Malaysia, like the United States, is a federation of States which were once colonies of Great Britain and because Malaysia is, like the United States, a nation of many diverse peoples, different religions, and different cultures..." Link here.

Butternut squash

Firstly, lemme explain to most of you out there who only know how to wallop this vege but wouldn't even know how the hell it looks like. Labu translated to English would be pumpkin or butternut squash. So Labu is a Pumpkin & vice versa. Scientifically a pumpkin is a gourd-like squash of the genus Cucurbita and the family Cucurbitaceae which is a creeper plant. They are typically orange or yellow and have many creases running from the stem to the bottom. Have a thick shell on the outside, with seeds and pulp on the inside.
Variations within the species are common. Locally you can also get butternut squash. This variety is very popular because it's so easy to use. It's small enough to serve a normal family without leftovers, and the rind is thin enough to peel off with a vegetable peeler. As an added bonus, the flavor is sweet, moist (Mmmm..) and pleasantly nutty. Eat too much you'll go loco...

The word pumpkin originates from the word "Pepon" (πέπων), which is Greek for “Large melon". I love a pair of solid looking ones. The French adapted this word to pompon, which the British changed to pumpion and later American colonists changed that to the word we use today, "pumpkin".

If you're thinking about Labu & Labi, it has got nothing to do with the pumpkin or the terrapin. The latter apparently is an aphrodisiac, deliciously made into a bowl of soup. Labu & Labi refers to a comedy directed by the late Tan Sri P. Ramlee, my kampong neighbor. Both of us migrated from Pulau Pinang but he made it big in Singapura. During the 11th century, Singapura was attacked by schools of swordfish because someone said a boy "Cried Wolf".

Ironically "John Labu" was the name given to M. Zain, P. Ramlee's partner in this classic movie.

The 1963 production is a story about Haji Bakhil, a miser with two servants, Labu - the cook, and Labi - the driver. The two of them have secret admiration for Haji Bakhil's beautiful daughter, Manisah. After a hard day's work, Labu and Labi started talking about their girlfriend not knowing that they both admire the same women. During bedtime, they lamented to each other about their life being poor and wondered what would happen if they were rich and famous. Labu pretended that he was a doctor, Tarzan, cowboy and Labi a magistrate judge...

As simple as it is, a pumpkin has carved its name in the Guinness Book of World Records.The largest & heaviest record breaking pumpkin weighs a whooping 1,725-pound (782 kilograms)!!! If I got my face in-between those, I'll suffocate & die with pleasure.

Jack O Lanters for Halloween

Carving pumpkins (Jack O Lantern) preceded the Great Famine period of Irish immigration and was originally associated with harvest time in general, not becoming specifically associated with Halloween until the mid-to-late 1800s. In medieval time these candle lantern were initially carved from turnips (Sengkuang).
In Malaysia the sengkuang will be skinned alive, stripped bare from its skin, sliced 1/2 cm into a few slices. They will then be topped with a generous amount thick soy bean spread (Kuah rojak hitam). A sprinkle of "Belachan/Fermented shrimp cube", "Otak udang"/Shrimp paste) grounded/blended ground nuts & sugar will add flavor. Muaaaah! If you're born in the 70's you're one lucky bugger. For a sunny day, a shaved iced ball poured over with syrup is most welcome too.
It leaves a lingering taste in your tongue. Mummy...!!! I wanna turn back the clock...

For the Malay community, the pumpkin leaves are also a popular vegetable to be cooked with coconut milk = "Masak Lemak Daun Labu" minus the terrapin meat. It’s sweet but not sugary like. Add some sweet potatoes, mash & eat it with newly cooked rice. The leaves can be an "Ulam" which you dip into "Sambal Belachan"/Pounded chilies with roasted shrimp cube. Once you've tasted it, I bet you wouldn’t even notice your mother in-law passing by!

Pumpkin made into "Labu Sira" dessert.

"Labu Sira" is pumpkin/butternut squash cooked in palm sugar. It is traditionally served during special occasions/weddings.

Pumpkin in Palm Sugar Recipe

Ingredients (Enuff to serve 3-4 clones)
1 Medium size pumpkin
5 Tablespoon sugar
2-3 Pandan leaves (Pandanus amaryllifolius)
1/2 pcs palm sugar/brown sugar
2-3 Teaspoon salt
2-3 Teaspoon liquid limestone / Kapur makan not kapur tulis (Not blackboard chalk!)

How to go about doing it.
Peel the skin, cut into half lengthwise/ quarter & sub-quarter it into small chunks or chop them (Not too small please). Spread some liquid limestone & leave it for an hour (To ensure that the pumpkin would not go overly gooey/too soft). Wash them thoroughly later & boil them with sugar, Pandan leaves & salt. Splash with water & with the ingredients on low heat, add palm sugar/brown sugar and mix. Leave it for 30 min with the lid. When they have gone tender (Checklah...not too soft), let it cool. Serve them chilled ; P

*It can stay fresh up to one week, when refrigerated.

Do you know that the chemical compounds found in pumpkin promote regeneration of damaged pancreatic cells? Resulting in increased bloodstream insulin levels. According to the research, pumpkin extract may be "a very good product for pre-diabetic people, as well as those who already have diabetes," possibly reducing or eliminating the need for insulin injections for some type of diabetics.

Labu in Malay could also suggest the calves’ size of a person, besides the normal term "Betis". No wonder John John & Faris sped ahead like a torpedo - Both of them have muscular "Labu's".
In the northern parts of Malaysia, a person's calves can also be referred as "Anak Anjing/Puppy". An old term which is rarely used nowadays.


Uncanny resemblance?

Other Labu meaning,
1) Labu sayong, a pottery craft.
2) My mom would say "Azman, skin a "Labu/Bulb" off garlic". Se-labu bawang putih = A large "Bulb" of garlic (Notice the garlic & the pottery? Uncanny resemblance to the pumpkin eh?)
3) Anatomical wise - His/her belly looks like an overgrown "Labu" or she has a nice pair of "Labu/Jugs". He he he...

Dr. Hassan & Faris

Dr. Taufik & Awie jelingan manja...aww!

Other than some history lessons & recipe to make your saliva trickle, it was a fun & fast ride with some new friends. Dr. Hassan, Faris, Dr. Taufik & Awie the firefighter. Kudos to Bokat & Bulat, u guys have improved tremendously. Syabas!!!

To Syarul Hulk, that's a fancy "PANAURELLO". Bro, with or without "Panau"/Tinea Versicolor or Pityriasis Versicolor (a condition characterized by a rash on the trunk and proximal extremities), you're still the same.

Two doctors will tell you the benefit of exercise & good eating habits. John John can tell a tale or two about nutritions.

Nutritional Value & Health Benefits for the mad cyclist.
The orange-flesh is a dead giveaway that pumpkin is a source of beta carotene which is a powerful antioxidant. Beta carotene is converted to vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A is essential for healthy skin, vision, bone development and many other functions.
Just look at me, I'm pushing 45 but with the helmet, jersey, tanned skin & slim physique, I'm a dead give away 25 year horny dude!!! Vain vain vain...
Pumpkin is also a tasty source of carbohydrates and potassium.

Nutrition Facts (1 cup cooked mashed pumpkin)

Calories 24
Protein 1 gram

Carbohydrates 5.98 grams
Dietary Fiber 1 gram

Potassium 280.6 mg

Phosphorus 36.6 mg

Vitamin A 1320 IU

Vitamin C 5.73 mg

No wonder Dr. Hassan had some mashed pumpkin in Salak town.

Last but not least, The Clan would like to wish Dr. Hassan - "Happy 49th. Birthday". Thank you for "Belanjaying/threating" RM50.
49-50 = 4950, Wah! can strike 4D, sure kena one...

Njoy Ridin' & Gobblin'!

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010110 Malakoff Interstate Fellowship Ride

I nearly missed the New Year ride. My friend's dog eating boss wouldn't let him off for the Penang trip. What a dork. You are what you eat.

We were supposed to shoot-off to Penang after lunch but I had to hitch a ride with my neighbor’s kid to "Seberang/Butterworth". Luckyly I met the family in at the market during breakfast. I'll gladly pay for the petrol & toll to the amusement of his mom.

"Love thy neighbor" saved me. I went around like a headless chicken looking for transport. "Last minit, mana mau cari?" Have a friend in BP (Bukit Pelandok) who can give me a lift on his lorry for free but on 2nd thoughts, I might not be able to "Endure/Tahan the smell" throughout the 4-5 hours journey. Thank you but no thank you. Phew!
Stuffed & slanted the Scott in to the rear seat & wrapped the wheel set in the boot. Just enough space for me to lay my ass & rest my head by the fork. These two kids were busy blabbering away as I dozed of for a cat nap. I'm just not accustomed to sitting at the back of a vehicle. A hump woke me from slumber. "Oit we're here Uncle Man". My cousin Kamarul the bodybuilder was already waiting by the Penang Bridge.
First thing that struck my mind was to go wallop a plate of Nasik Kandaq. Lotta carbo for 2morrow's ride. Tired after the long journey, I opt for Nasi Kandar Deen in Jelutong - just 10 min's away from my mom's pod. Typical me, 3 ladies fingers, 1 boiled egg & a piece of meat topped with a generous amount of curry & gravy. That's the real old skool Nasi Kandar, no chicken or other nonsense. Hey dude, Nasi Kandar used to be eaten by the roadside.
Just couldn't sleep that nite. I was just too excited about the ride tomorrow. Hoped that a month of extra weight training will do some good. At least the route wouldn’t catch me by surprise.

Bro Sabri, me & Rizal

FB Pix - Pang Cheong

010110, what an auspicious date. We witnessed 750 cyclists crossing the awesome 13-km Pearl of the Orient Bridge into the island. The third lane of the bridge was cleared for riders to pass with a special permission from LLM. It was a nostalgic ride-up the Penang Bridge. Why? The last time I rode on it was with my 3 brothers’ way back in 1983. Saturday 3 August 1985 to be exact. It took another 24 years b4 realizing the dream again. Tears of joy rolled down my cheeks...drama. How come? See, the last time I rode on the Penang Bridge & around the island was 25 years ago.

Heard someone saying that we should take our own sweet time on it, as the chance will only come once a year. Of course, who would want to miss the opportunity for a shot on it after over two decades?!!!
Once across the bridge, me & Rizal caught up with Hsing Ling Chung, Vong Vong Vong & cruised pass Batu Uban, Bandar Bayan Baru with Hj. Rahim & Bahari KTM @ De La Loco.

1985 Penang Bridge opens for cyclists & pedestrians.

Next on the list was this this steep sucidal son of a b***h - what the f**k kind of a hill this is? Hoi! Can't another route to ride ah? Siow/Mad/Myre/Gila !

Gila! So steep at Jln Tun Sardon

FB Pix - Miow Chin

FB Pix - Miow Chin

FB Pix - Miow Chin

4 sets per session in the gym did the trick. I gobbled up the hill effortlessly - smiling from ear to ear. The 5.4km incline was absolutely horrendous. Quite a few were struggling even at the first climb, made worse by the sharp corner. Took a wider lap & it was a breeze, ha ha! I sat & stood up every 500m to get my rhythm going.

Even had time to take vids 3 photographers spotted me videotaping their antics. Zam Arjuna (In the longkang), Fairoz Zakaria & Pang Cheong Tuck. Miow Chin for the "Bike-pushers" pix too. Thanks guys.

Proud to say "I DID'NT WALK THE BIKE!" The extra kilos 3 times a week did the trick. Jalan Tun Sardon Hill which has been dubbed a killer stretch was murder. It will forever be etched in one's mind.

FB Pix - Firoz Zakaria

Khalib Surprise-surprised to see me

Smiling faces greeted us at the peak of Balik Pulau/Island's Behind with awe & astonishment. Malakoff stuffed us with bananas & H20. No wonder there were loud chatters & monkeying around. Just took a bottle & met up with Khalib & the regular guys form KL. Going down the bends was another story. One wrong judgment during downhill could turn into a drastic impact. Just as I started filming the descent, the unthinkable happened. I watched Bahari De La Loco crashed. Some newbie crossed the road like a dumb chicken & made a nuisance of him self at the expense of others.

Bahari swerved. Could have smashed his head but the helmet saved him. The SL wobbled wheel set will need some tooling later. Lucky for him, nothing else was broken-not even his spirit. Full of gusto for the rest of the trip. Being a hardy locomotive bloke, he pedaled on way ahead of a lotta riders. I caught him getting up after the impact on video. A week later he underwent an MRI & X-Ray test just to be sure.

Again, I & Rizal just strolled in the park. We don't wanna break our necks.

Superb view

The Balik Pulau route to Teluk Bahang was not short of beautiful but simply spectacular. Images of old kept flashing in my mind - well, it has always been on my mind. This day it arrived. I had retraced this beautiful route again. This time with the company of so many wonderful riders.

1983 Balik Pulau - Teluk Bahang

How can I not be nostalgic? I brought back tons of memories of my youth. Together with Ah Chuah & his single speed "Basikal Lap" We would do an anti-clockwise lap from our pod, Minden Heights - Gurney Drive - Teluk Bahang - Balik Pulau & back. Stopping by Gurney Drive to rendezvous with the other state riders & occasionally stopping for a cool dip at a waterfall in Batu Feringgi.

I fell twice. Once in Batu Feringghi where I rode & somersaulted against a hill while changing gears. (Last time where got STI one... When the gears got stuck I looked back & the wall kissed me). 2nd fall was after Gertak Sanggul. Whacked my head on the tarmac & a car bumper was inches away. Everything came flooding back into my mind. I was extremely happy & smiled from ear to ear throughout the ride. No less than 5 times I told my tale to any bloke who was riding beside me.

There was this gentle incline along the Balik Pulau - Teluk Bahang road, No pressure Azman & stopped for snap by the Titi Kerawang signage. Being a "Cam-Whore" (Aini "Balls of Fire" said), I couldn't resist the temptation. While many were clinging to cars, vans & other means, I was coolly rolling to Teluk Bahang. Sucking up the atmosphere.

Macam Pro-Tour pulak!

FB Pix - Zam Arjuna

HHOONNK!! HHONNKK!!HHONNKK!!HHONNKK!!HHONNKK!!HHONK…, rang my hand phone as I rode under a canopy of the "King of fruits/Durian" trees. Aini got a baby - 9:55am.


Baby Fairuz

FB Pix - Elaine Wong

Passed by Elaine dressed in green, green bike & all with her "Green Message" & made friends with Kenny from Bukit Mertajam who was also in total redness from head to toe to the bike. VS. this ol' man in all white attire. Holy rider dude! Being rather "Holy" I slipped in all white. "Looks like a pro" Hsing Ling Chung said in FB.

Oh Damn, what a beautiful Dam.

3 "Hantu Raya" & Rizal

Regrouped again in Teluk Bahang Dam. Some fella was commenting on how effortlessly I conquered the hills. If you have 2 "Hatu Raya" pushing from behind, you need not pedal.

FB Pix - Zam Arjuna

After more & more & more poses ala Model of the Year, the pace got furious. Jeez, we doin' like 35-40kph! Well, 20km more to go...speeding lah!

We celebrated too early. Right at the Tanjung Bungah cross junction, we were routed to the right. Whoa, we thought Balik Pulau - Teluk Bahang was the last climb. Now we had to do the Jln Lembah Permai / Jln Fettes / Mount Eskine climb all jammed up with the maddening Penang traffic crawl. Jln Lembah Permai / Jln Fettes / Mount Eskine have a dark story of its own.

A factory girl, (We call them "Minah Karan" in the old days) was murdered here. Her spirit would prowl this dark road & hitch a ride on your motorbike. Yikes!

She will then torment, haunt you for the rest of your lives & will invite you to for a game called Spirit of the Coin.

All I know, I & Rizal was among the early riders who reached Tmn Belia. An accomplishment for a 44 year old man with 4 kids.

TV3 Wahid Scenario VS Azman "RTM" jersey

Got was a bottle that looked like an oversized dildo.

FB Pix - Pang Cheong

Thanked the CEO, En. Ahmad Jauhari for the well thought programme & spoke a length about Aini's great job.

Ring a dick - 019-385 ****

Thank you again Aini Malakoff, KOTRT, a non-profit group of aficionado cyclists based in Penang & riders that I have befriended....What an invigorated & nostalgic ride. I just can't believe it, I rode Penang again - 25 years later!

I DID IT, DIDN'T I?!!!

Google Route: Juru Auto City - Penang Bridge - Tun Sardon Highway (Never Say Die, If Die - Die lah...) - Balik Pulau - Teluk Bahang (Shiok Giler!) - Batu Feringghi (Buy DVD) - Mount Eskine - Youth Park (Finito!)

Late afternoon - Bubuh / Balaih / Cekik / Makan Time

Repeated the same menu again at Restoran Deen. Wan, Ah Chuah, Apai, Daoh, Rizal & wife had to Q for the food, with some funeral procession on the go. I played the drums during my SXI school days. Moonlighted quite a number of times for some extra cash. Pro sessionist at a funeral palour!!!

2 "Dagin" & 2 "Bendi" = RM4, Slyruppp...

Rizal, Apai, Daoh, Ah Chuah, Wan & me

After wallopping, Apai even "Tapaued" some caviar in curry for his missus. I went ahead with Ah Chuah for another plate of the best "Mee Rebus PATA" at a food court beside Fort Cornwallis.

Ah Chuah - A true Malaysian, he could converse damn fluent in Bahasa Melayu, Hokkien & TAMIL! Ayoyo amma...

Google route to Deen Nasi Kandar

Happy Makaning!