Monday, 22 March 2010
.:: R.I.P, Monster! ::.
Remember about my previous entry about Monster having problem with a broken axle shaft and was left at Kuantan?The parts came in, broken shaft replaced and was ready for collection by last weekend. Initially, Bebeh wanted to accompany Zul Big Bird to Kuantan to collect his rig. However, last minute he decided to take a coach there together with Yati instead.
While they left for Kuantan, the few of us went to East Coast for the kids and men to cycle and later on headed to Changi Village for dinner. At about 9.30pm, Zul called Bebeh to inform him that they have reached Mersing and heading home soon. As usual, the 2 of them were talking about Monster and even making some crude jokes. I remembered, Bebeh telling Zul to drive carefully and to call him when he has safely reached home.
Within a span of half an hour Zul called Bebeh again and we got the shock of our lives when he told Bebeh that he has met with an accident! Zul lost control to negotiate a sharp bend, did a 360 degree spin, hit the edge of the bend and Monster flipped twice! I recalled asking Bebeh frantically on Yati's condition and all of us were glad that they escaped with minimal injuries.
Plans of meeting up with them at the accident scene began to fall into place. Soon 4 cars drove up to Mersing to meet up with Zul and Yati, to assist them in whatever means they could. Bebeh went together with Norman and Yus while some of us remained on standby in Singapore.
I was listless and worried thinking about my friends and my memory flood gate was opened! It brought me back to 2 years ago of the nasty accident both Bebeh and I had at Laos. Again another couple in our circle of friends was given a second chance in life! I couldn't sleep and was watching TV while my mind wondered....
Then Zul called asking me to help out to source for towing services from Singapore which is able to tow Monster from causeway. Luckily Hairi wasn't asleep yet and communicated with him via MSN to assist me. From there everything went smoothly and Monster was brought into Singapore. Bebeh reached home close to 5am and I was yet to sleep.
On Sunday, went to IDAC at Portsdown to take a look at Monster. Almost couldn't believe it that both Zul and Yati escaped unhurt when I saw Monster's condition. Seems that Allah still love them, Alhamdulillah! Then visited them at SGH and the doctors have confirmed that they have no broken bones or any internal injuries. They were discharged later on in the evening.
During the time of adversity like this, it is very very obvious how united our friends are. We are always there for each other despite some lil internal conflicts of characters and attitudes which I believe is common in a group of people who bonds well. This is not the first time we are there for each other and this will also not be the last time, I swear!
However, looking at Monster's condition, it is beyond repair and likely it has reached the end of its journey.... Monster has always been our Su Frostie's sparring partner... they have travelled to places together and been great rigs to their owners. Monster will be missed greatly!
May you rest in peace..... Monster, Dec 2008 - Mar 2010
