Finally Approved

[Davita]

Well done Davita, you are now one of the "Old and the Bold" Remember the famous Malaysian phrase and all will run smootly "Today can, Tomorrow also can lah"

Bob

Thats funny Bob and, I believe, apt for living here.
btw...Bold I may be but as a sprightly 72 year old I'm still not too OLD.
'Tidak apa' is another phrase I recall, or in good old UK dialogue ..WhoGivesaS**!.

Thank you to all that offered congrats... or did I smell a sign of 'Join the Condolence Club?'

In an effort to payback may I offer the following....

We took the NICE coach from the old KL railway station (Boy did that bring back memories).

The ride was very pleasant...seats were better than domestic aeroplanes...it left on time and cost MR75 each.
 
The highway felt as if I was in LA and the scenery....bland.
Next time I'll take the old road which I drove from Butterworth to Singapore in 2 days in 1958 +- Then I was given a Sten-Gun as protection but no-one taught me how to fire it. But it was a more exciting scenic trip.

We had a small snack and drinks from the onboard hostess.
TIP: Best go to the toilet before departure because the first stop is 2:40 mins after departure. I witnessed a few wigglers.

We arrived 4:30 hrs later in Penang. I know not where but surmised it is near Jeletung. The taxi to our Gurney Drive hotel cost MR 30 but the meter said MR11.
I paid and added a tip, but already feeling unhappy.

More observations later unless I get banned for obsenities.

David

[Qjumper]

Looks like we have another member of the Penang bunch. You will have to drop in for a G&T or catch a meal with some of the reprobates here.

We are all nice people really and will soon be joined by the lovely Papaya and mysterious Bob (no longer a lurker) Fleming

Regards Bob

PS can't stand Jazz but Stuurman is an afficianado

[georgeshooter]

Hi Davita, Nice coaches has got 3 price level and yours the most expensive. It stops at Sungai Nibong, not far from airport and I believe the last plane into Penang is just before midnight. Things could have changed though

[BB]

Congratulations Davita 

BB

[stuurman]

PS can't stand Jazz but Stuurman is an afficianado

Had to look up what that means, thought you were calling me names Mr Q.