Alright, about 10 more days to the challenge... Things were not promising.
First of all, budget. At this crucial stage, I would not like to be accused of spending extravagantly on a personal trip. I just don't want to appear on any media, claiming that I'm insensitive to the current economic downturn by spending a lot of money on personal challenge trip! (Ring the bell? For those who are reading this some time later, a civil service personnel recently spent a bomb on a tour and the trip was covered in the papers, citing the lavishly spent money on the current economic plight.) On top of that, some would describe my trip as insane. S$400 just spent within a day! And the thing is, I'm torturing myself by always paying attention on the road, straining myself. S$400 to go throught that!
Next up, the driver. 24 hours to cover about 2,000km or on average 84km/h. That's easy, but not realistic, as I would have to do nothing, but drive constantly at 84km/h for a full 24 hours. Or, if I reduced the time to a mere 18 hours drive (with some time to rest and toilet breaks) it would be a constant 112km/h. Oh, and that's above the speed limit by the way. And that would invite to "unforeseen circumstances" that will burst my budget. At this point, I would like to thank the people around me, whom knew about my GC1, and asking me to take care and be careful, giving me some advises and so on... I appreciate your inputs.
Next, the machinery. Now unfortunately, after the servicing, there is 1 incident. 1 incident that might cost me dear should it relapse during my trip. My car was not able to start on 1 occasion. Nope, not flat batteries. But something in which at this point in time, unable to determine, as it only occured once. Perhaps, it was a sign from my car that is telling me "Hey, I don't want to go for this insane trip!"
Then comes the traffic condition. I had a couple of Malaysian friends, in which, I tried to gather more information from them. They would think that my journey up north would be pretty OK as it is during the wee hours in the morning. Just watch out for buses and trucks and I would be fine. However, they were more reserved for my return trip, my journey south, back to Singapore. As it is still festive season over in Malaysia, there might be a lot of travelling within the country. So, my return bound trip might be hindered by slower traffic due to the traffic volume, especially during the day.
All in all, that pretty sums up the real challenge. After giving some thoughts, I would very much love to continue with GC1. It's my first challenge anyway. But considering the various advises and opinions from everyone out there. I might consider to post pone the challenge to a later date. A more suitable date perhaps. I've not confirm on my decisions yet at this point in time. And definately, I'm not going to cancel this idea altogether. It shall remain.
Well, I guess I got to come up with a decision soon. Perhaps, if 1 of the issues raised above is not going to be an issue anymore, I might consider again to embrace this GC1 on the initial date for set off. For example, if the entire trip was sponsored. Or a new car was there for me should my car died after the trip. Or the NSHW is closed to traffic except me, speeding up and down.
Anyway, a poll was created on the left column of this blog. Kindly indicate your response then. Thank you.
Cheers.
First of all, budget. At this crucial stage, I would not like to be accused of spending extravagantly on a personal trip. I just don't want to appear on any media, claiming that I'm insensitive to the current economic downturn by spending a lot of money on personal challenge trip! (Ring the bell? For those who are reading this some time later, a civil service personnel recently spent a bomb on a tour and the trip was covered in the papers, citing the lavishly spent money on the current economic plight.) On top of that, some would describe my trip as insane. S$400 just spent within a day! And the thing is, I'm torturing myself by always paying attention on the road, straining myself. S$400 to go throught that!
Next up, the driver. 24 hours to cover about 2,000km or on average 84km/h. That's easy, but not realistic, as I would have to do nothing, but drive constantly at 84km/h for a full 24 hours. Or, if I reduced the time to a mere 18 hours drive (with some time to rest and toilet breaks) it would be a constant 112km/h. Oh, and that's above the speed limit by the way. And that would invite to "unforeseen circumstances" that will burst my budget. At this point, I would like to thank the people around me, whom knew about my GC1, and asking me to take care and be careful, giving me some advises and so on... I appreciate your inputs.
Next, the machinery. Now unfortunately, after the servicing, there is 1 incident. 1 incident that might cost me dear should it relapse during my trip. My car was not able to start on 1 occasion. Nope, not flat batteries. But something in which at this point in time, unable to determine, as it only occured once. Perhaps, it was a sign from my car that is telling me "Hey, I don't want to go for this insane trip!"
Then comes the traffic condition. I had a couple of Malaysian friends, in which, I tried to gather more information from them. They would think that my journey up north would be pretty OK as it is during the wee hours in the morning. Just watch out for buses and trucks and I would be fine. However, they were more reserved for my return trip, my journey south, back to Singapore. As it is still festive season over in Malaysia, there might be a lot of travelling within the country. So, my return bound trip might be hindered by slower traffic due to the traffic volume, especially during the day.
All in all, that pretty sums up the real challenge. After giving some thoughts, I would very much love to continue with GC1. It's my first challenge anyway. But considering the various advises and opinions from everyone out there. I might consider to post pone the challenge to a later date. A more suitable date perhaps. I've not confirm on my decisions yet at this point in time. And definately, I'm not going to cancel this idea altogether. It shall remain.
Well, I guess I got to come up with a decision soon. Perhaps, if 1 of the issues raised above is not going to be an issue anymore, I might consider again to embrace this GC1 on the initial date for set off. For example, if the entire trip was sponsored. Or a new car was there for me should my car died after the trip. Or the NSHW is closed to traffic except me, speeding up and down.
Anyway, a poll was created on the left column of this blog. Kindly indicate your response then. Thank you.
Cheers.
