Wednesday, 14 January 2009

Garrison's Challenge - GC1 - More Updates!

It's roughly 2 weeks from now till the challenge. With the goals and objectives define, it's now time to look into detail the programme.

Let's start off with, the car. I had just gotten serviced. Changed brake pads, engine oil, fan belts, brake oil... All the necessary works. Cost more than S$300 bucks! The next thing I got to do, is to shed some weight. This reminds me... I've got tonnes of rubbish in my boot that is occupying space, increasing my car body weight and that translate to poorer fuel economy. Well, on this note, any kind soul here would like to help me store my car items, kindly drop me and E-Mail. Thanks.

Next up, the budget. Now, a quick check on just the toll fees. The cost of trip from first toll at the southern tip to the last toll on the northern tip would cost RM120. The return trip cost the same as well. That makes RM240 or about S$110 for the entire challenge. Well, apart from that, is the petrol. I would reckon it will require about 4 fill-ups at the gas stations. So all in all, I would cap the budget to S$350 or even S$400. So, any kind soul out there who wishes to offer your donations or sponsorship for this challenge, you are very much welcome to drop me an E-Mail... And money of course!

Then comes the driver. Nothing to say about myself. I would suppose I'll be driving non-stop and that's adding stress to both man and machine. Presumably, I would like to have a navigator on board. A human navigator. Perhaps, any sponsors who would like to come onboard with me, you're more than welcome. You can sponsor the toll charges, or even petrol. In return, I'll do a sticker of your name to stick it at my rear quarter windows... Just like the rally cars! Oh... More about the driver. The driver intends to shed some weight, so that the overall weight of the car is reduced. But of course, if the sponsor who wants to come onboard is a sumo wrestler, I'll welcome that as well... What can I say about sponsors! Well, the driver would have to shed even more weight perhaps...

Having another person on-board is a good idea as if things go wrong, another helping hand is good and useful. Who knows what lurks along the trip!

Anyway, keep sending your suggestions to me. I'll be more than happy to go through them.

And oh... Wait... Another way to help me raise funds for this Garrison's Challenge... Look around my blog and do the necessary!

Cheers!