Dream To Dare
C.O.U.N.T 1,000,000 steps
Hin's 4th C.O.U.N.T. 1,000,000 steps (Sep 22nd – Oct 16th, 2012)
1: Harimau down, Dragon no show.
Thean Hin Ooi <ooithin@gmail.com> Sat, Sep 22, 2012 at 9:52 PM
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Left for Beijing on 20Sep, landed at 1:20am 21Sep, laid over at the airport and took the Airport train to the city at 1st light. Met JK -samurai- at the Beijing West station and reach Zhangjiakou at 3pm. Picked up by our guide CH and proceed to the hotel after late lunch. AL -oldenburg- reported in at 8pm and we had our dinner and decided on the next day's hike. No sign of the dragon - decided to skip due to work and as it turns out, he is actually an Aussie kangaroo. Well next time then.
22Sep. 6:30 - 13:30: Dajingmen – Toudabiancun - Dajingmen. 26,831 steps. 18.1km. Ascent 985m.
Great day, clear sky. cool day. Al. JK and I started just off Dajingmen and up the climb to the challenging wall. I knew this stretch is tough from last year's experience and a senior like me would need to be 150%, well I wasn't and 4.5km into the continual ascending walk, and several slips on the loose stones, felt a strain on the upper left thigh and as time went on, it became increasingly painful to lift the left leg. Upon reaching the next village (Toudabiancun) 8.5km further, decided to descend and hike back to Dajingmen. On the flat, it's OK but it's going to be extremely tough this section. Called it a day for myself, whereas AL and JK explored the western side of Dajingmen. I hope after this evening's rest, the thigh would recover sufficiently to continue tomorrow, else the Harimau will have to lie low for a couple of days. Fingers crossed and you know how a wounded tiger would react, yeah?
Good night and all the best.
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Hin
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mao chedid <xxxxxxxxx@xxxxx.com> Sat, Sep 22, 2012 at 10:02 PM
....please Hin....do not give up......tiger knows well the strength hidden inside.....
Switzerland and Mao push you on....
PS thanks to keep me in the loop of your email.....
ciao ciao
mao
HANK KOK LIM <xxxxxxxxx@xxxxx.com> Sat, Sep 22, 2012 at 10:06 PM
Hope you will be fine by tomorrow. Will keep my fingers crossed for you too.
It is just the beginning of your fourth 4th COUNT.
Christine Choi was Farley <xxxxxxxxx@xxxxx.com> Sat, Sep 22, 2012 at 10:24 PM
Oy.........Mr OOI, I told you to be careful..................NOW I AM TELLING YOU OFF !!!!!!. no not really. I Hope your thigh gets better soon but don't rush and take it easy.
i don't know if it's any help but people here are recommended to sit in a hot bath of salt water for such injuries. Be careful.
Love
Christine xxx
Wong Kiong <xxxxxxxxx@xxxxx.com> Sat, Sep 22, 2012 at 10:51 PM
Take it easy.
Rose Wong <xxxxxxxxx@xxxxx.com> Sun, Sep 23, 2012 at 12:08 AM
Hi harimau
Do take care....rest if u must!!!!
Goodnite
GBU alwaz
Raymond Boey <xxxxxxxxx@xxxxx.com> Sun, Sep 23, 2012 at 7:43 AM
Hi Hin,
Thanks for the update. And sorry to hear abt your slight injury.
Don't worry buddy - shall always keep you in my prayers.
GOD Bless.
Raymond
Lim Siew Phaik <xxxxxxxxx@xxxxx.com> Sun, Sep 23, 2012 at 10:02 AM
Hi
Good of you to keep us inform of yr journey. I think you can publish a book on this How about getting it done when u r back. Compile al those from the first trip May be we can work something out hahaha. Take some picture as a picture says a thousand words.
have a nice trip and take care .
Sp Lim
jlim <xxxxxxxxx@xxxxx.com> Sun, Sep 23, 2012 at 1:01 PM
Hi, Have fun during the trek, but watch that left leg bro.....
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sue chuah <xxxxxxxxx@xxxxx.com> Sun, Sep 23, 2012 at 5:56 PM
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TH,
That strain on d left thigh cld be due to cramps caused by dehydration/electrolyte imbalance...best to hydrate with isotonic fluids b4 an onslaught. Wish u abundance of positive energies...
fr doc...lol
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Lily Ooi <xxxxxxxxx@xxxxx.com> Sun, Sep 23, 2012 at 5:56 PM
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Hi Uncle Hin,
How's your left thigh now? I hope you are getting better and will be able to resume your journey. Let us know your condition.
with love from Penang - Lily
Christopher D'Cruz (EQPT SA) <xxxxxxxxx@xxxxx.com> Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 9:11 AM
Take it easy hope you recover.
Best of luck
Chris
john fong <xxxxxxxxx@xxxxx.com> Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 2:24 PM
Hi OOI,
I really salute you for your determination and courage to undertake this challege....persevere and fulfill what you had planned for. Good luck and May His power be with you and grant you journey mercy and safe return.
johnfong, krpm
Edward Chua <xxxxxxxxx@xxxxx.com> Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 3:54 PM
I am sure you would have prepared well with pain relievers & hope you will recover with determination & high spirit.
On the golfing front, took home RM 100 Transmil voucher for NTP at hole 15. Ball hit pin & rested 19 inches from the hole.
Take care.
Catherine Tay <xxxxxxxxx@xxxxx.com> Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 4:22 PM
Harimau will recover fast, esp this one. Take care and keep in touch!!! Jia You Jia You.
Keu Heng Tat <xxxxxxxxx@xxxxx.com> Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 2:30 PM
Trust your thigh is OK? Is Harimau up?
Cheers - Keu.
Teoh Kian Koon <xxxxxxxxx@xxxxx.com> Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 3:37 PM
hi! Thean Hin - good to hear from u again. Looks like u had a tough climb on the 22/9/12 so have a good rest and take care. Will be following your climb closely.
Bye! and take care- wishing u all the best,
Teoh
Mark Duncan <xxxxxxxxx@xxxxx.com> Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 8:40 AM
Hin--
Thanks for the update; will wait for the next installment! Nothing exciting to report here, just busy being a grandad and playing soccer twice a week. Oh, and still working, of course. I'm not wealthy enough to retire...like you!
By the way, please change my email address to xxxxxxxxx@xxxxx.com. Take care.
Thean Hin Ooi <ooithin@gmail.com> Fri, Oct 26, 2012 at 10:51 AM
Thanks Mark and congrats for being head of the 3rd generation, and still playing soccer? Amazing Grandpa.
Good to hear that you are still gainfully employed.... over here, we are put to the pastures much earlier. Thus poor me can only afford to walk ....... everywhere.....
When you are ready to take a hike, do let me know.
Regards to Indrani and the "kids".
We still have our hands full with 10-year old Amanda....
Take care,
Hin
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