Update 10th March 2011 - Pls note slight change in meeting point @ 6:45am. Pls be on time, convoy departs 7:15am sharp
Participant list and sticker number allocation
1. Mizhan - RM80 (paid)
2. Ssmann - RM80 (paid)
3. Yazmeen - RM150 (paid)
4. JohnJ - RM160 (paid) (2 nites)
5. BMW7833 – RM80 (paid, taken over from Black E90)
6. Seewai - RM300 (paid) (1 jr suite for 2 nites)
7. Redlotus - no room
8. Badrul880 - RM150 (paid)
9. Pussy - RM160 (paid) (2 rooms)
10. Jeffreyewe - RM160 (paid) (2 rooms)
11. Dzuljazz - no room required
12. Jim148 - RM80 (paid)
13. Kaniz - RM160 (paid) (2 rooms)
14. Vincent Hor - RM80 (paid)
15. DigitalPunk - RM80 (paid)
16. j0shua - no room
17. Megatniza
18. Enidmira - RM320 for 4 rooms (paid)
19. Aznoni
20. Wahi
21. Din
22. Rubes72 - RM150 (paid)
23. Bailey – RM100 (paid)
24. Tan – RM100 (paid)
25. Albundy - RM80 (paid)
26. Gregcwho
Total collection = RM2,470, I have in my account RM2,372 (after less refunds to Affan, Deep and Fadhlan). Short of RM98. I would be grateful if you double check and pls confirm if you have paid and if so, the correct amounts pls. Tq
Drive Marshalls
Mizhan - Lead car
Al Bundy - Sweeper
Yazmeen - Marshall
JohnJ - Marshall
Ssmann - Marshall
Agenda
12/3 Saturday
0645 Assemble at Parking Area of R&R (facing restrooms) Sg. Buloh R&R north bound
0700 Drive briefing and distribution of contact list & relevant maps to all participants, walkies to key men & setting of frequencies
0715 Depart in single convoy, lead with sweeper + 3 other marshallers (try something diff, marshallers sweep back and forth and responsible for traffic control)
0900 Arrive Ipoh - meet up Ipoh BMWCM members
0900 - 1030 Breakkie at Nashmir restaurant, Bercham. Landmark: Tesco Ipoh on the right of PLUS highway as we head towards Penang..
1030 Depart Ipoh
1200 Arrive Juru - Lunch in Juru Auto City, Pelita Nasi Kandar. If kids can't take the heat, McDonald's is just next door, also Secret Recipe etc.
Parking may have to break up a bit, available but scattered around. Major parking will be behind Pelita restaurant. After lunch GREGCWHO will take over as lead car to the hotel
Route to hotel : Penang bridge - right onto Lim Chong Eu expressway (signs: Jeti / GeorgeTown) - left towards Jln Masjid Negeri via Jln Tunku Kudin (signs: Air Itam/ Tg. Bungah) - keep right & proceed towards underpass - join Jln Masjid Negeri - keep in left lane after 2nd traffic light towards Jln Scotland..continue on flyover towards Jln Scotland (signs: Tg Bungah / Hospital P.Pinang) - pass Penang Turf Club on left - continue on road turning left towards Jln Utama - keep left at fork - continue straight - abt 1 km after fork, turn right into Jln Brown - continue straight until end of Jln Brown - turn left into Jln Burma...hotel will be directly opposite you as you turn left from Jln Brown into Jln Burma.
1500 Arrive at hotel and Check in. Parking at Level B2. Take coupon & get it validated at counter..FOC!
1500 - 1800 Free & easy/tea..alfresco Penang Char Kue Tiau or spot on Penang Laksa available..both nearby hotel/SSSSSS..(Shit/Shake/Sex/Sleep/Swim/Shop)..choice is yours
1800 - 2100 Drinks and dinner @ Northam Beach Cafe which isabout 5-10 mins drive away depending on traffic situation. Old colonial bungalow converted into food court with patio overlooking the sea & views of Andaman Sea and part of Butterworth. All types of cuisine available from Western (Irish & German beer available) to local to Thai & Philippine, halal food, large parking area available & for those wishing to wash away the grime & bug strikes enroute from KL, a car wash is also available
2100 and beyond - TT, Thani, SS, Cititel, Gurney plaza, Gurney drive...free and easy or go with your own kaki's..
For Tonggengers, Pubs & watering holes around Lebuh Farquhar/Penang road etc
For Rempiters, Round Island?
0200+..Supper?...Batu Maung for Round Islanders, Little India/Line Clear Nasi Kandar Penang Road for Tonggengers?
0200 & beyond..free & easy
13/2 Sunday
0830 - 1000 Breakkie..maha dashyat Mee goreng Mamak/ Char Kue Tiau super nearby..like 10 mins walk only..
1000 - 1200 Free & Easy/shopping/visit PG touristy sites..
1200 Check out
1200 - 1400 Lunch..again..many places..likely nasi kandar syiok!!!
1400 Depart PG..
1600 - 1630 Convoy break in Tapah..toilet/stretch legs/coffee/tea/fruit purchase e.g seedless guava, jambu air, mango etc...
1800 Arrive KL...end of drive...
Let's do it again!!!..
Ground rules
1. Please ensure your car is fit to be on the road. All fluids are filled, Tires in good condition and filled, All lights are working and also please ensure that your brakes are in good condition
2. Petrol or diesel is filled as there is no stoping for gas during the trip to Penang
3. Enough touch and go credits, avoid using the cash lanes pls
4. Know your car and your driving limits. There is no prize for being the fastest, best drifters, being daredevil or what not
5. Be safe at all times. Seat belts are mandatory. Helmet is optional
6. Do not terrorize the road and endanger other motorist and pedestrian as we will be on public roads
7. Please always uphold the club name and the brand
8. As this is largely a family drive, pls respect the safety of one another and avoid “cucuking”
9. At traffic lights, use all the lanes and ensure you follow the marshalls to clear the lights/obstacles
10. Those who have walkies, pls bring them fully charged. Tq
Caveat lector " The organizers accepts no responsibility for loss of life, limb/s and damage/s during the trip."
Breakdown procedures
As this is a long drive, we must cater for the possibility of breakdowns, flat tires, no starts etc. The following rules strictly apply: -
1. In the event of a breakdown, pls pull to the side of the road
2. The convoy continues with only the sweeper staying behind to assist. Marshall to now become Sweeper
3. Lead car will pull to the closest safe stopping zone and regroup entire convoy with assistance of Marshalls
4. Upon checking in with Sweeper if further help is needed, Lead car and convoy will proceed to destination. Sweeper will assist stranded car to safe zone/await pickup
5. Sweeper will proceed to destination once stranded car has a firm plan of action going forward
6. No one gets left behind in the convoy
Roles of lead, sweeper and marshall cars
Lead = Set pace for convoy, safely. Close contact with Sweeper and Marshalls to ensure convoy in tact
Sweeper = Eyes of the convoy and crucial when there is trouble e.g. breakdown
Marshall = Sweep back and forth convoy to ensure in tact and manage/block obstacles e.g. traffic lights to allow smooth flow of convoy
See you all bright and early and on time 12th March. Pls print out a copy of this post for your records and also RM8 for the stickers
My fonkontek 012 2593709