Need icu and then long rest. Brain op done yesterday. Will update later. Dont worry abt visit time being. Thanks my dear. God bless us all.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
SMS from Ngae
Need icu and then long rest. Brain op done yesterday. Will update later. Dont worry abt visit time being. Thanks my dear. God bless us all.
I'm thinking of looking for sponsorship
(Courtesy of CNN and Chris Wayman)
Naked pole vaulter seeks new sponsorship in a rather unusual way by streaking through Paris. I wonder if I can get a new trisuit by streaking through KL - more likely 2 years free food and board courtesy of the ISA (Internal Security Act - allows for 2 years detention without trial - NICE).
Naked pole vaulter seeks new sponsorship in a rather unusual way by streaking through Paris. I wonder if I can get a new trisuit by streaking through KL - more likely 2 years free food and board courtesy of the ISA (Internal Security Act - allows for 2 years detention without trial - NICE).
Narrow Escape for Sid and Seb
The boys went to the science centre today and met their first real live dinosaur. Lucky they can run fast.Check out their "Home Alone - Macaulay Culkin" faces.
Tuesday's Update - Ngae
I have just heard from Ngae's wife via Dr. Tan that he is recovering well and will be transferred to the ward later today. Again he requests that we are all patient regarding visiting as he needs some rest time before well all descend on him.
This is fantastic news and was what we were all waiting for. As mentioned earlier, I will liaise with Dr. Tan tomorrow about a visit and then give you and update thereafter.
This is fantastic news and was what we were all waiting for. As mentioned earlier, I will liaise with Dr. Tan tomorrow about a visit and then give you and update thereafter.
Wishes from Mohan
Dear Simon,
We are all with a very heavy heart, after reading about Ngae's operation. He has touched the hearts of many Malaysians and Singaporeans, and is a very liked character amongst many atheletes in Singapore.
Thank you very much for providing us with timely updates on his condition, for which we are very grateful to you and your sources.
If you do get a chance to speak to Ngae or his Family, please do send our wishes for a speedy recovery, and that he will always be in our prayers.
Looking forward to reading some good news on Ngae.
Regards Mohan
We are all with a very heavy heart, after reading about Ngae's operation. He has touched the hearts of many Malaysians and Singaporeans, and is a very liked character amongst many atheletes in Singapore.
Thank you very much for providing us with timely updates on his condition, for which we are very grateful to you and your sources.
If you do get a chance to speak to Ngae or his Family, please do send our wishes for a speedy recovery, and that he will always be in our prayers.
Looking forward to reading some good news on Ngae.
Regards Mohan
Ngae - Latest
Simon says: - "I'm waiting for an update from Dr. Tan but I've not heard anything yet, I'm sure that no news is good news and that Ngae is recovering well and resting. Needless to say I will post something as soon as I hear.
On another note below is a message from Pin Pin, I'm sure you can appreciate that the worry must be really stressful and clearly the sheer volume of well wishers has its own challenges, therefore can I ask that everyone channels their wishes either through this site (I promise he'll get every single one of them) or through another medium rather than contacting his phone directly - the last thing we want is for our enthusiasm for our friend's recovery to actually be a burden on his family who must be in a awful state of shock and the pressure must be immense.
My plan is to visit tomorrow if they and the doctors are supportive of that. I will then post an update here and let you know what the most beneficial visiting schedule will be.
Pin Pin's message: -
"Dear Simon and all running friends of Ngae,
We thank all of you for your kind thoughts and understand your excitement that he is well. The message that Dr. Tan forwarded to you was from me as per Ngae's request. However it would also be good that Ngae has lots of rest after a four hour surgery [another kind of marathon] and if you all were to visit him during this week you can imagine him talking 13 to the dozen thus how can he rest?
Ngae's request is that he be resting this week [per surgeon's advise] and I fully support him. Could I therefore humbly suggest that Dr. Tan visit him with one or two of you and they could keep you all posted as to Ngae's condition.
It would also be easier on my family and me to just deal with one person instead having to answer so many msgs and calls and explaining the situations. Its very tiring and testing after a long day.
With sincere thanks and regards from Pin Pin & family."
On another note below is a message from Pin Pin, I'm sure you can appreciate that the worry must be really stressful and clearly the sheer volume of well wishers has its own challenges, therefore can I ask that everyone channels their wishes either through this site (I promise he'll get every single one of them) or through another medium rather than contacting his phone directly - the last thing we want is for our enthusiasm for our friend's recovery to actually be a burden on his family who must be in a awful state of shock and the pressure must be immense.
My plan is to visit tomorrow if they and the doctors are supportive of that. I will then post an update here and let you know what the most beneficial visiting schedule will be.
Pin Pin's message: -
"Dear Simon and all running friends of Ngae,
We thank all of you for your kind thoughts and understand your excitement that he is well. The message that Dr. Tan forwarded to you was from me as per Ngae's request. However it would also be good that Ngae has lots of rest after a four hour surgery [another kind of marathon] and if you all were to visit him during this week you can imagine him talking 13 to the dozen thus how can he rest?
Ngae's request is that he be resting this week [per surgeon's advise] and I fully support him. Could I therefore humbly suggest that Dr. Tan visit him with one or two of you and they could keep you all posted as to Ngae's condition.
It would also be easier on my family and me to just deal with one person instead having to answer so many msgs and calls and explaining the situations. Its very tiring and testing after a long day.
With sincere thanks and regards from Pin Pin & family."
Monday, March 30, 2009
Visiting Ngae - A message from Dr Tan
Dr. Tan has just let me know that the surgeon suggests only visiting Ngae when he is back in the ward rather than while he is in ICU.
I am very keen on visiting him ASAP but will follwo the surgeon's recommendations - he is likely to be in the ward on Wednesday - I'll keep you all posted.
I am very keen on visiting him ASAP but will follwo the surgeon's recommendations - he is likely to be in the ward on Wednesday - I'll keep you all posted.
Ngae Out of Surgery
I just received this message from Dr. Tan: -
"Dear friends, Ngae wants me to info u that his surgery is over. He is now in ICU. He is talking 13 to the dozen after a 4 hrs op. Tks for your supporting sms."
"Dear friends, Ngae wants me to info u that his surgery is over. He is now in ICU. He is talking 13 to the dozen after a 4 hrs op. Tks for your supporting sms."
Lake Kenyir Tri - Pssssssssssst - DNF
Out of respect for Ngae I am going to keep this very short my focus is on him not the weekend.
A Six hour drive with Shilpa and the boys was bad enough but it's been a long time since I've been beaten up quite so much in a swim. I was out in slightly under 29 minutes and knew I had a lot to do.
I saw Shilpa and the boys as I came out of transition and she shouted that I was fourth in my category. Within 5 minutes on the bike, over the somewhat challenging hills I was up to second place and then caught Wong At Thiam (ex national cyclist and Malaysia's Hawaii rep again this year). We were no doubt both very pleased to have each other for company in this draft legal race and started tearing up the course. Then pssssssssst - a puncture and that was that, I carry no spare so the long walk home began. Actually I got a lift in the end.
I met a rather surprised Shilpa for breakfast with the boys. Spent the day swimming with them and had a lovely time so the weekend was not totally wasted. We then headed home for another 6 hour drive - yuk. Will fly next time I do this race. Bring on the KL - Terengganu Highway.
Beautifully organised and administered again - thank you Mr. Chan, Mrs. Chan and Samantha, Desmond and all the other guys behind this race. Great job.
A Six hour drive with Shilpa and the boys was bad enough but it's been a long time since I've been beaten up quite so much in a swim. I was out in slightly under 29 minutes and knew I had a lot to do.
I saw Shilpa and the boys as I came out of transition and she shouted that I was fourth in my category. Within 5 minutes on the bike, over the somewhat challenging hills I was up to second place and then caught Wong At Thiam (ex national cyclist and Malaysia's Hawaii rep again this year). We were no doubt both very pleased to have each other for company in this draft legal race and started tearing up the course. Then pssssssssst - a puncture and that was that, I carry no spare so the long walk home began. Actually I got a lift in the end.
I met a rather surprised Shilpa for breakfast with the boys. Spent the day swimming with them and had a lovely time so the weekend was not totally wasted. We then headed home for another 6 hour drive - yuk. Will fly next time I do this race. Bring on the KL - Terengganu Highway.
Beautifully organised and administered again - thank you Mr. Chan, Mrs. Chan and Samantha, Desmond and all the other guys behind this race. Great job.
Ngae in hospital
Got a horrible call this morning from Dr. Tan, Ngae has been taken to hospital with what I believe is a brain tumour. I was in a bit of shock so please wait on a latter post when I have more details.As far as I understand he is having surgery today and will then be in Intensive Care.
He is at Sunway Medical Centre in room 2306.
Dr. Tan says that there is no point in visiting today but if it's OK with the hospital I plan to go tomorrow morning.
Ngae is one of the good guys, a huge character, always happy and smiling, he's forever got a cheeky word to say or just encouragement for others. Ngae (with Dr. Tan) was the first Malaysian to complete the Marathon Des Sables and is famously known for running barefoot.
He's a multiple Ironman finisher having just completed Langkawi Ironman again at the end of February.Never was there a more vibrant, likable, energised, healthy guy and this really really shouldn't happen to people like him. But I guess that's natures way. What we must do now is make sure that he knows he is supported and loved to help on the road to recovery, so if you can find time please make the effort to visit him (having had three serious hospital stays myself in the last few years I can tell you from firsthand experience how much it means when people take time out of their busy schedule to visit).
Good luck Ngae, and I'm looking forward to being out on the road with you again in the not too distant future.
Any comments of support that you want me to pass on please leave here and I'll print them out and take them to him.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Baaaaa-rmy
(Courtesy of Sonja)
Looks like sheep farmers have a sense of humour, some strange imagination and a great deal of spare time on their hands - perhaps the EU should stop paying them so many subsidies.
Looks like sheep farmers have a sense of humour, some strange imagination and a great deal of spare time on their hands - perhaps the EU should stop paying them so many subsidies.
Stephen Fry on KLIA (Kuala Lumpur International Airport)
For those of you who don't know him he's a very famous British comedian and has starred in such classics as Blackadder, Fry and Laurie (Hugh Laury - House, Blackadder) - the list goes on and on... He has recently been filming in East Malaysia and had mostly very good things to say about Malaysia - this is what he had to say about the airport - and I agree, it is pretty damn good I have to say.
stephenfry - Wow. What a fabby airport KLIA is! For once I wished the onward flight to Denpasar was delayed. Gadget shops, great food. Best Lounge Ever.
stephenfry - Wow. What a fabby airport KLIA is! For once I wished the onward flight to Denpasar was delayed. Gadget shops, great food. Best Lounge Ever.
What Lance has to say
Video automatically lauched everytime I came onto the blog - it drov me opotty, you too I'd bet.
Anyway here's the link if anyone wants to wacth it - far less intrusive as the video autoplayed everytime I logged on.
Anyway here's the link if anyone wants to wacth it - far less intrusive as the video autoplayed everytime I logged on.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Pacesetters 30k - Gotta be happy with that!
I've got to be happy with this finisher's certificate - not only a PB but I actually look like I know what I'm doing as I come over the line - rather than feeling like I was about to die, as so often is the case. Perhaps I didn't try hard enough!
CLICK TO ENLARGE
CLICK TO ENLARGE
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Disco Dave looking for a Carbon Tri Bike
Simon Says: - Disco Dave sent out the below email yesterday - he is looking for a tri specific, (preferably carbon) bike. Disco Dave has fallen in love with triathlon, recently completing his first tri - Ironman Malaysia followed three weeks later by 70.3 Singapore - impressive stuff. Dave has come in for a lot of stick for his climbing technique (think, John Travolta - Saturday Night Fever and you'll get the picture) hence his new name. He also endures my insults aimed at his shag-pile hairy legs which he bluntly refuses to shave, epilate or wax. Clearly he is looking for a flash new steed to take the focus away from technique and legs - so if anyone knows of a decent bike for sale that doesn't break the bank then please leave a comment/email/telephone number below and I'll forward your info to him.
Hi Everyone,
I hope that between you all and your contacts you can please try to help me out?
As some of you know I have been fighting an internal battle to decide whether or not to buy a new bike.
This has been a tough debate I can tell you as despite being quite comfortable without “sex appeal” equipment, I have come to realise that I need every bit of help I can get with my riding. As a consequence, I have been seriously tempting on splashing out and going for a significant investment. However, finally the argument has been settled and at the 11th hour the voice of reason and parenthood stepped in to effectively “save the day” – well save me from compromising other things that are even more important to me than my ride times e.g. the security of my girl’s education.
Because of this I am now in the market for a 2nd hand bike as whilst I’ve decided not to buy new, I have put my previous “weightlifting equipment” that I ride but Emma lifts as part of her strength training in TBB, into retirement back in the country of its birth. Using your local knowledge and network of friends and contacts I would be really grateful if you could put it out there that I am in the market for anything with 2 wheels and that is a few grammes lighter than my old Merida.
Ideally, I’m in the market for a carbon fibre framed Tri Bike but am also willing to consider a decent road bike as well given that whilst no longer a “virgin” I am very much a novice and don’t need to go the full “Monty” so to speak just yet. The size of frame that I need is I believe a 51cm and I’d really appreciate hearing from you if you think there is anyone out there that you or your contacts hear of who is looking to offload equipment that they no longer need.
Many thanks in anticipation of this and for the person that sources me the deal I’m looking for the “usual” commission terms will of course apply J
For those of you going to Lake Kenyir as well this coming weekend, I’m sorry that I cannot join you on this event but I hope that you have a fast & fun race J
Best wishes
Dave aka “Disco”
Hi Everyone,I hope that between you all and your contacts you can please try to help me out?
As some of you know I have been fighting an internal battle to decide whether or not to buy a new bike.
This has been a tough debate I can tell you as despite being quite comfortable without “sex appeal” equipment, I have come to realise that I need every bit of help I can get with my riding. As a consequence, I have been seriously tempting on splashing out and going for a significant investment. However, finally the argument has been settled and at the 11th hour the voice of reason and parenthood stepped in to effectively “save the day” – well save me from compromising other things that are even more important to me than my ride times e.g. the security of my girl’s education.
Because of this I am now in the market for a 2nd hand bike as whilst I’ve decided not to buy new, I have put my previous “weightlifting equipment” that I ride but Emma lifts as part of her strength training in TBB, into retirement back in the country of its birth. Using your local knowledge and network of friends and contacts I would be really grateful if you could put it out there that I am in the market for anything with 2 wheels and that is a few grammes lighter than my old Merida.
Ideally, I’m in the market for a carbon fibre framed Tri Bike but am also willing to consider a decent road bike as well given that whilst no longer a “virgin” I am very much a novice and don’t need to go the full “Monty” so to speak just yet. The size of frame that I need is I believe a 51cm and I’d really appreciate hearing from you if you think there is anyone out there that you or your contacts hear of who is looking to offload equipment that they no longer need.
Many thanks in anticipation of this and for the person that sources me the deal I’m looking for the “usual” commission terms will of course apply J
For those of you going to Lake Kenyir as well this coming weekend, I’m sorry that I cannot join you on this event but I hope that you have a fast & fun race J
Best wishes
Dave aka “Disco”
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
You gotta be kidding me!
This is the moment Pedro Olivia, a daredevil kayak enthusiast, rode down a 127ft waterfall to claim a new world record.
He hit speeds of 70mph in his freefall down the Salto Belo falls into the waters of the Rio Sacre, a tributary of the Amazon in Brazil.
The stunt, which took just 2.9 seconds, shattered the existing world record for a descent in a kayak which stood at 108ft.
He survived thanks to unique combination of currents which have been created what kayakers believe to be the softest water landing in the world.
The 26-year-old Brazilian had scoured the area searching for the perfect spot for an attempt on the record.
With a drop almost twice that of Niagara Falls, an estimated 5,000 cubic feet of 70F-warm water gush over the Salto Belo every second.
But the 26-year-old had to tour the 100ft-wide waterfall in search of the perfect boulder-free spot before embarking on his attempt.
Members of his Brazil World Record Attempt Expedition team watched anxiously as he finally slid over the lip of the falls, as they captured the terrifying stunt on camera.
Hurtling head first to the bottom, he disappeared from sight as he plunged into a deep pool at the bottom.
Moments later he emerged, unharmed, behind the waterfall and was even able to right himself by grabbing onto a boulder formation.
He hit speeds of 70mph in his freefall down the Salto Belo falls into the waters of the Rio Sacre, a tributary of the Amazon in Brazil.The stunt, which took just 2.9 seconds, shattered the existing world record for a descent in a kayak which stood at 108ft.
He survived thanks to unique combination of currents which have been created what kayakers believe to be the softest water landing in the world.
The 26-year-old Brazilian had scoured the area searching for the perfect spot for an attempt on the record.
With a drop almost twice that of Niagara Falls, an estimated 5,000 cubic feet of 70F-warm water gush over the Salto Belo every second.
But the 26-year-old had to tour the 100ft-wide waterfall in search of the perfect boulder-free spot before embarking on his attempt.
Members of his Brazil World Record Attempt Expedition team watched anxiously as he finally slid over the lip of the falls, as they captured the terrifying stunt on camera.
Hurtling head first to the bottom, he disappeared from sight as he plunged into a deep pool at the bottom.
Moments later he emerged, unharmed, behind the waterfall and was even able to right himself by grabbing onto a boulder formation.
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