Thursday, October 30, 2008

Missed Opportunity - paralyzed due to paranoia?

From Merida TFS-500D
Today, my MTB-fanatic friend sent SMS for a ride in Putrajaya. I missed a few rides already, and thought I would go with him today. I already left my house when i received the message. So i thought i would go back this afternoon to pickup my bike.

Soon after my meeting ended, which was earlier than i expected, i rushed home. Freshen up a bit, grabbed the gears, and ... the bike was locked!

I can't find the key, and my spare is with my wife, in the office. So i frantically look for the key and eventually gave up at about 1715hours. Sadly, I picked up the phone, and call him to tell about the lock. I was not sure who else would be there, and felt sorry cos i sent a confirmation earlier.

Anyway, yet another missed opportunity, indeed.

Looking forward to the Friday CM... see you guys there.

Saturday, October 18, 2008

Cook like a chef - Roast Beef Stuffed with cheese and herbs

I enjoy having good foods, and often times will try to prepare foods myself.

Especially after watching Astro AFC Asian Food Channel. My favorite is "Cook Like a Chef" and "License to Grill"

Here is my version of roast beef stuffed with herbs and cheese. Enjoy!


Garmin 60CS and Merida TFS500


Yesterday I revived my old Garmin 60CS GPS in terms of use. 3 years ago, I mounted it on the windscreen on my car, today, its on my mountain bike. I am happy with the simple DIY mounting with cable-tie. Works for me so far. Yet to bring it to a trail. Can't wait for tomorrow Putrajaya Wetland free ride.

Not much of a trail, but that will do for now :)





I also found a way to upload my tracks to www.motionbased.com and here is the result of my first free ride.




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Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Amateur Radio aka Ham Radio

This is Nine Whiskey Two Alpha Quebec! 9W2AQ

Yet another hobby. Obtained N3ODN while I was in the USA, and now in Malaysia with 9W2AQ.

I have collections on antennas on top of the roof.

1. Collinear VHF designed by a UK factory which I now forgotten the name :)
2. Diamond X50 VHF/UHF antenna
3. Elk Antenna Log Periodic Directional VHF/UHF
4. Diamond HF
5. Home made HF butterfly tunned for 11m and 40m

From Ham Radio


Here are the transceivers i have

1. ICOM IC-706 Mark IIG
2. ICOM IC-200
3. Two units of Kenwood TM-261
4. Wide Receive handheld Kenwood TH-F6A


Accessories

1. VHF/UHF SWR Meter from Diamond
2. MFJ HF Antenna Tunner
3. 25 Amps Power Supply made by 9M2NZ Rashid
4. 12 Amps Power Supply

From Ham Radio

MTB again?


After I gave up my proton t-bolt to by brother in Baling, I am again buying a bike! This time a used Merida TFS 500-D. A hardtail as compared to the all mountain dual suspension t-bolt.

This time, more friends are jumping into the bandwagon and I am as excited as I was last 2 years when i bought the t-bolt.

I hope this will be a good hobby and exercise, plus some recreational advantages.

Really looking forward for the maiden ride this Sunday, hehe Putrajaya Wetland Trails.

See you guys there ....