gtc

after 1 whole year, gtc is over and now only a bit more to go until 5 years of scouting comes to a close officially =)

even after 3.5 times of going to gtc, it still amazes me what it can do to your body and your mind. the distances were anything but short (85km in 3 days for me!) Even with precautions taken, I still got injuries in weird places but with a strong will can block these pain out. And of course hiok’s nappy rash cream =) everyone should bring it!! compulsory item in individual packlist

even though a number of people dropped out, i think its still super amazing that sec 1s can complete gtc, carrying a bag almost 1/4 their weight and hiking distances they never thought possible. i don’t think my sec 1 gtc was as tough, although carrying 6 loafs of bread around is quite a challenge

and lastly to all juniors reading this: all the best for your future years in 01! remember what you all learnt in gtc

initiative, sense of urgency, care and concern for others!

we have an answer!

yes we do! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shelf_life#Best_before

I WAS RIGHT!

best before/use by

hey! i just just heard this cool thing on muttons on the move on 987 and they were discussing about food labels. one of them (either justin or vernon) was saying that he thinks that there is a difference between “best before” and “expiry date” or “use by”. And that is EXACTLY WHAT I THINK SO TOO!

See there must be some reason why there is this distinction, and why every single food label is not using the same phrase. I think that if something says best before, it means that you can still eat it after that date, but it just wont taste as good. However if it says use by, it means the food will turn bad after that date.

Food for thought. =)

century and more

did my longest ride today, 116km. and i hit the wall for the first time too! it didnt feel very nice, and it just came suddenly. at least now i know how it feels like and what to expect if i hit the same wall again.

dear pw

please just end and give me my holidays!