Bike Quest 2007

Time flies, a year has past since the last bike quest and this year we are happy to be part of NUS annual bike quest again!

Perhaps its Pitstop Cafe "secretive location" and its long flight of stairs that makes it an interesting checkpoint for the bike quest which involves teams visiting different locations throughout the island of Singapore.


lots of bikes, seem like it is not too hard to find


and helmets too


seem like an International event!

Of course it is not simply locating Pitstop Cafe, they got to get pass some challenges in the balcony before they are able to proceed to the next checkpoint.




A game of Taboo...


and its time to plan for the next checkpoint

Like the previous bike quest, there always seem to have a snapshot of someone cute around...


one of the committee member

Of course I was excited as well as i was told by Tim that there will be redbull girls. The images of girls at car shows come to my mind...high heel boots, short skirts and tight tops...


The red bull girls and Eve, Pitstop chiobull

Not exactly what i expected but nevertheless these 2 gorgeous red bull girls brought smiles and energy to the cafe with their bagload of red bull drinks!

All in all, it was fun to be part of the bike quest event afterall it isn't everyday you have loads of folks running up and down the long flight of staircase. So if you guys are organising any interesting events and would like our involvement, drop us an email!

Pitstop Cafe be part of the fun.

astro

Honey I'll bring you to the moon

I am back from my honeymoon and Eve is also back from the holidays. Is there a difference between a honeymoon and a holiday? From what I learn over a dinner with the Pitstop crew, it seem to be the case...

mumu: so eve where exactly did you go?

eve: we went to krabi, a beach area in Thailand...

mumu: so where are you going for your honeymoon?

astro circuit send off warning alarms..hey isn't that trip a honeymoon???

eve: oh we have not plan for our honeymoon yet...

astroboy internal circuit getting confused and overloaded. Are the girls speaking in "guys dun get it" mode?

astro: eh what is the difference?

mumu: oh go thailand, thats a holiday not a honeymoon...

astro internal circuit shorted...


So what exactly is a honeymoon? Why a trip to Thailand could not consider as a honeymoon? Perhaps there is a different perception indeed on what a honeymoon is. The trip to Thailand was lots of fun and we had lots of yummy food, but i believe most would feel that it is not a honeymoon destination right?

Why? Is it too near to Singapore? I would imagine the word honeymoon come from some cockster saying "honey i will bring you to the moon..". Not sure why anyone will say that cos the last time i heard, Chang er didn't really enjoy her stay there. Oh yah since it is a cockster, it might be possible.

Anyway could that be why honeymoon has to be somewhere far away, different and exotic?

So after some thoughts, i believe that somehow most people do have certain perception on where constitue a honeymoon destination. Is it our culture, external influence or perhaps a social construct? What do you think?

So i have come out with a dummy checklist to determine if you are going for a honeymoon! if you answer no to any of the questions, be warned, you may be heading off for a holiday instead!

Honeymoon Destination Checklist

1. Connect Singapore to your destination. Does it cross at least one major ocean? If yours involove just crossing a bridge, forget the rest of the checklist. It will be a holiday.

2. Are you going to a different continent?

3. Does your flight serve meals? Implication is obvious, a budget airline doesn't set off a honeymoon on the right foot.

4. Do you get to complete at least 1 inflight movie?

5. Does your destination have 4 different seasons? Its ok to go in bloody hot summer but hey it better have different seasons so that when you talk about your trip the weather could be an interesting topic. Go in winter better still, you get to wear clothes that you never get to wear in Singapore!

5. Is your destination different in timezone? The bigger the difference in timezone, the better it is!

6. Does your destination has any famous icons that appear on postcards, or perhaps any wonders of the world? If not, you too may wonder why you are not going on a honeymoon.

7. Check out the macdonald. If after conversion to Singapore Dollars, is it more expensive to have macdonald at your destination? Better still everything at the destination should be more expensive compared to Singapore.

8. Did the folks at the destination speak a language that you would consider learning if you ever took up a foreign language course?

9. Is your trip more than 15 days? That is the approximate time for a new moon to become a full moon. That definitely helps to emphasis that you are going on a honeymoon.

There you go, a lame guide on choosing your honeymoon destination. I guess in the end it is not the destination that matters. If each day is lived with passion, gratitude and a healthy dose of fun, everyday is honeymoon!

So where and what will your ideal honeymoon be like?

How about Pitstop Cafe? Not exactly honeymoon destination, but hey our iced honey water though is pretty popular.

Pitstop Cafe, no honeymoon, honey water can or not?

astro

A Quickie Update

Finally the big day is over. Still trying to get things settle down, hopefully got time to blog more!

Here are some photos on the actual day of the wedding to share with you folks.

There will be lots of stuff coming for Pitstop Cafe, more games, more food stuff and perhaps a new look for the blog site.

So stay tune...

astroboy

The Pitstop Crew feature part 5- Swee Siong

And here we go, our 5th feature of our Pitstop crew... Swee Siong!
The youngest of the Pitstop crew, Swee Siong is a shy and soft spoken boy, interacting with him makes Pitstopper want to disturb him, tease him, torture him bla bla bla


I like to pose!

Now, perhaps his special ability is that he constantly bugs us and ask us, 'everyone has a special ability, but hey what's my special ability?'. Being the shy boy as he is, he just spaced out and keep thinking of his special ability while washing the plates, eating his rice, making the drinks bla bla bla



I like to sleep!

Who says he has no special ability? As I always believe, one's special ability is something that you don't feel that it is special at all.

Who else has a throng of girls waiting to go out with him every saturday?
Who else has two girls troubling over getting him a birthday cake?
who else would source high and low for a perfect birthday place for his gf?
who else could be in the school's soccer team?
Who else matches his t shirt with his berms, together with a funky pair of shoes?

It could only be Swee Siong.


I like you to take me home!

So there you go, if you like to have a shy and good looking boy to serve you, ask for Swee Siong. Swee Siong, will make you happy.

P.S oh ya, if you wanna see the shy side of Swee Siong, just try looking at him and snigger. He will feel very awkward! hahaha

Pitstop cafe, where special abilities are found

tim

Finally the big day is here

After months of preparation, the big is finally a few hours away. Though Eve and I have been married for quite awhile, i am still pretty nervous about the whole event.


the wonders of photoshop

Like to thank all for the well wishes. Also like to take the opportunity to thank all the Pitstop crew for running the place today! Of course a really big thank to Tim and Xingzhi for helping manage the place while we go away on our honeymoon.

Check out pitstoppers blog for a short video clip about me and Evelyn

Anyway to celebrate this happy occassion, we have plan some new stuff at the cafe. There will be lots of yummy new finger food to choose from at Pitstop Cafe. So do get more information from the Pitstop Crew.

We also have something nice and sweet or everyone...

Brownie Surprise

This aint your plain chocolate brownie. Instead it is chocolate brownie with a general dose of macadamia nuts. Add another scoop of New Zealand Natural premium ice cream, it is definitely a yummy sweet treat! The brownie set is available for at only $6.90!


Yummy! Can even see the macadamia nuts from here!

We also have it available as a game package. At $11.90, you get the brownie set, a drink plus 2 hours of gaming!

So drop by Pitstop Cafe and check out the new stuff.

Pitstop Cafe, share the joy!

nervous astroboy

20th Jan 2007- The Wedding Bells Ring

it's all happening at Grand Copthorne Waterfront this Saturday!

It is my pleasure to announce the holy matrimony of two of our Pitstop founders- Weekee and Evelyn on this Saturday 20/01/07! Clap Clap clap!

A full coverage of the event will be posted to keep all you interested pitstoppers abreast of these joyous occassion.


So what's goin' to happen at Pitstop?

As 4 of the founders will be at the wedding banquet, Pitstop cafe will not be left empty! We have arranged our Loompa Oommpas to fully take over the cafe, so don't worry folks, Pitstop Cafe will still be opened this Saturday

However, there are some minor changes though:

Pitstop Package WILL NOT be available from 12pm-6pm
More varieties of finger food will be available on that day

Do stay tuned!

Pitstop cafe, wedding bells are ringing

The Pitstop Crew feature part 4- Smith

Superman?

And now, possibly the most 'Super' of our crew, we introduce to you Mr Smith! Not only can you spot him wearing his crocs, Smith also loves The Superman Logo. Superman T- shirt, Superman Rings, Superman ear rings really all sorts! Smith also has a peculiar hobby- painting Stikfas figures! Check out one of the Stikfas he made for Pitstop cafe!


Superface?

Smith is such a passionate crew, he comes on weekdays on his own accord to learn games so that he would not be caught reading out the game manual when you folks asked him how to play a game.


Supercrew!

When you talk to Smith, he makes sure you feel that Pitstop cafe is the best place in the world. He will show off his pitstop mini and will tell you that he loves Pitstop cafe so much that he can work without eating, without sleeping and without being paid!!! hahaha....


got a problem? talk to my crocs!

Come this saturday, Smith will be assuming the post of floor manager, so do pop by and see Smith in action!

Pitstop cafe, yet another Oommpaa Loompa

Loose Talks @ Pitstop

At Pitstop cafe, remarkable comments are often heard. Sometimes satisfying, sometimes happy and definately sometimes hilarious. Here are just some quick ones to perk your day up!


Caffe Latte is 2/3 milk, 1/3 coffee

Whether you have it dry or wet, technically speaking, Capuccino constitutes of 1/3 milk,1/3 coffee and 1/3 froth. Well, at least that's what our crew has been taught...

Carolin: What drinks would you like to have?

Pitstopper:Cappuccino

Carolin: That's fine.

Pitstopper:uh... also.. Capuccino without froth please.

Carolin:?!?!?!?!

In Pitstop cafe, photos of pitstoppers are often taken and kept as memories in the cafe. Well, that's definately unique considering Pitstop cafe is the first cafe to have graffiti and photos all over the place. But not everyone knows that apparently...


I was totally stunt!

Kok Ann: Would you like to take pictures? We are closing soon.

Pitstopper: Take pictures for what? You mean you all are closing down?!?!

Kok Ann:?!?!?!

Pitstop cafe, loose talks surmount

Tim

New Thirst Quenchers

We have added a few new items in our Thirst Quenchers list. Check it out.

We will be adding more new goodies to our menu soon. Stay tuned...

Pitstop Cafe, more fun times ahead...

astro

Pitstop Crew Wanted!

Hope you folks read our previous feature about our Pitstop crews
Kok Ann, Thomas
& Carolin.

Stay tuned for more features of the unique personality of Pitstop cafe!


Wah! Still have to give them presents one leh!

Indeed Pitstop cafe is a whacky place with all these oompaa loompas with great personality!


Wah! Damn pressurizing to work here! always kena pressed so hard!

Each one of them are specially monitored and selected to ensure they provide you with fun!

They hip hop, fold utensils, predict future and many other more... Pitstop cafe is a cafe with great personality and it is possible because of all the crew giving you their heart and soul to create a culture of fun!


Wah! This is the family of fun!

So, if you want to be part of the culture of fun,come be part of us. Be part of the fun, the oommpa loompa of fun.

be a Pitstop Crew

Tim

Oh, I forgot...

Pitstop cafe, Pitstop crew wanted

The Pitstop Crew Feature Part 3- Kok Ann

A New Year has started but Pitstop Cafe has not forsaken the Oommpa Loompas...Let us continue with the Pitstop Crew Feature.

The 3rd Oommpa Loompa...
Kok Ann

Despite the fact that Kok Ann is one of the youngest Pitstop Crew, he has an impressive profile. At merely the age of 20, Kok Ann has already interacted with many prominent international delegates during the World Trade Organization(WTO) Summit held in Singapore last year. To add on, Kok Ann was specially selected to play host to Pele during his short stay in Singapore too. Therefore, to all Pitstoppers who are interested in finding out more about Pele or any of the WTO delegates, speak to Kok Ann. He will definitely be more than willing to share his experiences with you.

Not interested in international figures or events? Fret not. Kok Ann who actively participates in Temasek Forum might be able to provide opinions with regards to local issues too. Therefore, Pitstoppers who are either enthusiastic about local issues or local 'gossips', Kok Ann might be the man who you could turn to.

The Thinker or The Poser?

Besides being constantly updated with local and international affairs, Kok Ann is avidly interested in astrology and zodiac too. Pitstoppers who want to have a break after a game and have your future to be predicted, approach Kok Ann. It might be good to know what is to be expected for the rest of the year in 2007.

Come to me...and have your fortune to be predicted

Lastly, Kok Ann does seem to put his special ability that is his 'magical' power into good use. It is common to have small items such as the menu, stationery and the game markers to go missing in Pitstop Cafe. Often than not, it is Kok Ann who managed to retrieve these missing items.

Lost and Found

So...at the tender age of 20, will you consider Kok Ann to be a high-achiever? Drop by Pitstop Cafe to determine...or...

Does his Tee-Shirt say all?

Pitstop Cafe, seeking out for more Oompaa Loompas. Stay tune...

Love,
Bonnet

Happy New Year

We like to take the opportunity to thank all the Pitstoppers for the support for the past 1 year. All your smiles and laughter makes a big difference in the growth of Pitstop Cafe.

We will strive to bring you more fun in the year ahead and we look forward to your continuous support.

The Pitstop Crew would like to wish all a happy new year and may the year ahead be one full of laughter and happiness!

Pitstop Cafe, more fun, more laughter in the year ahead...

More Games

We will be getting a batch of new games soon. If you have played any nice and fun games, make a recomendation by leaving your comments and we will try to get the games in as well! For those who like to get some games too, email us for more details.

The game list has been updated so that you can see the existing games at Pitstop Cafe.

Pitstop Cafe, new games coming soon...

Festive hours

Please take note of the following operating hours for these festive season.

31st Dec 2006 (New Year's Eve) 12pm-3am

1st Jan 2007 (New Year's Day) 12pm-1am

2nd Jan 2007 (Hari Raya) 12pm-11pm

There will be tons of folks! So do make your reservations early to avoid disappointment!

Pitstop cafe, be prepared to have fun

Game Review: Galloping Pigs

Galloping pig is one of those games that are fun and easy to play. It is not really a deep thinking game but it is still a great filler game. Each game last around 15 to 20 minutes and can be learn in less than 5 minutes.


Our 2 sweet pitstopppers, Gwen and Joy will show you how the game is played

A racing track is setup and 5 colored pigs are placed on the starting line up. Each player will be given a certain number of "pig cards". Each pig card shows a pig of a particular color.


The different colored pigs. Cute right!


The pigs on the line and ready for some racing action

With these pig cards in hand, each player can decide which pig will get to move. Every pig card allows the specified colored pig to move a step forward.


Getting ready to move the pigs...


Playing the white pig card will allow the white pig to move forward

Everytime a pig can only take a step forward. However if the space ahead is occupied, the pig get to leap over the other pigs into the first available unoccupied space.

On top of that, everytime you played a pig card and the pig get to move to the front of the pack, you get a vegetable! This leads to some interesting sabotaging among players. A pig would get so far ahead in the race and as a result even if player moves the other pigs, they would not be able to get the vegetables.


See the vegetables that were collected

As you folks might guess it, the objective of the game is to collect as many vegetables as possible. This might sound simple but here is the catch. Even though you collect alot of vegetables, but on your last move if you can't make the selected pig goes to the front of the pack, all the vegetables you collected has to be discarded!

Hence there is still quite abit of strategy involved. You need to play your cards wisely to increase the probability of collecting more vegetables as well as to be able to keep all the vegetables when you played the last card.


Thanks to gwen and joy for helping with this review!

Galloping pig is a short but fun and easy game to play for 2-5 person. There is abit of strategy to the game but of course luck plays a big factor as at times it greatly depends on the move made by the player before your turn.

However with its cute colored pigs and ability for each player to sabotage the others, this game is lots of fun. The game is very simple hto learn and play hence i also term this game as "chat and play" type of game; you can just chat and catch up with each other and yet play the game at the sametime.

While it may get bored after a coule of games, this is still a game that every now and then you would just like to get it out and let those cute pigs gallop round the tracks again.

Overall it is a great simple fun filler game. So do give it a try!

Pitstop Cafe, gallop your way here now. First one get some vegetables...

astroboy

A great Christmas celebration

Times flies when you are having fun right! Before you know it, Christmas is over and a new year is coming right up. Pitstop Cafe has a really enjoyable Christmas eve and Christmas day. The cafe is filled with laughter from all you Pitstoppers.

Would like to thank the Pitstop Crew for their help over this festive season. You guys really did a good job making sure that the Pitstoppers had a great time!

Everyone was really in a festive mood, doing all sort of funny stuff at the cafe, such as...


Forcing 2 penguins to kiss each other...


Of course one of them was kinda of piss off by the other..hehee

Of course we have our own "turkey" special. In place of having turkey, we have soy sauce chicken instead! These chicks aint just ordinary chicks, we bought them from some restaurants and they taste really good.

I personally think that turkey isn't that nice. Anyone like turkey?


The crew in place ready to serve out the "turkey" to the Pitstoppers


Every table was serve with a generous portion of the bird as well as snacks and sweets


Look at their smiles, the chick must be good right!


Of course we did not forget those who were at the balcony...

It was really fun as we push out more of the delicious chicken at various intervals. There were really nice gifts from Pitstoppers like Ben, Jenny, Joseph and many more. We receive gifts from the Pitstop Crew too.


Thanks to all for the nice gifts


We have gifts for you folks too...

It was a great Christmas celebration and we look forward having you guys over at New Year eve too!

Pitstop Cafe, its so much fun!

astroboy

Blokus Competition

Settlers Cafe will be organising a Blokus Competition and Pitstop Cafe is proud to be a supporter of this event. Apart from Blokus Competition, the carnival will consist of other games and food stores as well

The competition will be held on 30th Dec Saturday at Kim Seng Community Center. Registration fee is normally at $4 per team. However if you register at Pitstop Cafe, it will only be $2.50 per team. Each team will consist of 2 players.

For more information on the competition, click here

Remember the last board game competition where Pitstop Cafe send its own team out? We will be doing it for this competition as well. So if you want to represent Pitstop Cafe in the blokus competition, we will sponsor you instead!

So drop in at Pitstop Cafe and register for the Blokus competition!

Pitstop Cafe, be part of the Pitstop Team

astro

Post Christmas Special

We will be opening at 12pm on Tuesday 26th December. We will be having member special. Free gaming for all members. So call now to make your reservation!

Pitstop Cafe, we have members night

Merry Christmas! Ho ho ho

If you are still wondering where to go during this festive season, do quickly make your reservation at Pitstop Cafe as it is definitely the place to be for meeting up with your friends and having some great fun!

We did an interview with Santa Claus...

PSC: So what do you think of Pitstop Cafe?

Santa: Ho ho ho! (good good good!)

PSC: Is it a nice fun place for Christmas celebration?

Santa: Ho ho ho! (good good good!

PSC: Is there anything else you like to add?

Santa: Merry Christmas and Ho ho ho! (good good good!

See everyone at Pitstop Cafe has been really nice and good. Everyone is also doll up for the occassion...


Everyone is in the mood for Christmas...


Yes, we mean everyone!

So do make your reservation and drop in at Pitstop Cafe for a festive time!


The perfect place to gather and have a gift exchange...


and remember all these memories with a nice postcard photo

Pitstop Cafe, we are having "turkey"...

astroboy

Have yourself a Merry Little Pitstop Christmas

The Christmas festivities are here! Not only are folks happy with their school holidays, clearing leave and meeting up with friends for a time of gift sharing and partying, it also marks the end of a fabulous year!

Here at Pitstop cafe, we mark these festivities with some Pitstop style atmosphere. Remember Pitstop cafe as a whacky and always 'out of the box' place for having fun.


Ho ho ho! Happy feasting and partying!

For us, having fun is of utmost importance. That's why Pitstop cafe has put in place some festive fun for all ye to come and be faithful to.

1)The Christmas Decor


of balls and furs, some cherries and a holly...

Put up in merely a couple of hours, Pitstop cafe gives you a 'ball' of a time and 'furry' fun! check out our whacky Christmas ambience!

2)The Christmas Crew


The oompaa loompaas in full swing!

The Pitstop crew will fill you with festive joy as they prance around in their Christmas costume. Oh! do look out for their small little bags where they will pop surprises onto your table!

3)The Christmas Turkey


only available on the 24th and 25th, 8pm

Perhaps the highlight of the day will be our own version of a christmas turkey. The chick will be served at 8pm on 24th and 25th Dec, and all guests can help themselves to the 'turkey'. Now, just exactly is this 'turkey'? Come down and check it out!

Pitstop cafe, be part of the festive fun

Tim

Guide to online reservation

Do you know you can actually make a reservation online on our blogsite? Simply click on the link on the side menu or from the drop down menu under the Contact Us section.

To make a reservation, do remember to make in at least 1 day in advance. It will also be great if you can provide us the following information.

Name
We need to know who is the one who is making the reservation right?
Number of Pax
This will allow us to assign the space so that you and your friends can be comfortably seated
Date
Of course we will need to know when you will be coming...
From Time
and the time we can expect your grand arrival
To Time
as well as the time you will be leaving. This will help us in arranging reservations from other groups
Prefered Sitting
We have a nice balcony as well as the cosy main dining area. So what is your preference?
Contact No
This is very important. We will need to contact you if your reservation is not available. In the event that you tua us or if you are late on the actual reservation, we will give you a call to confirm if you are coming before canceling your reservation.If you are late for more than 15 miuntes and uncontactable, your reservation might be cancelled.
Message
You can provide additional information such as that you will be bring a cake and need the fridge space, or that you miss Pitstop Cafe, blah, blah etc

Once you have made your reservation, you will be notified that the sending of the data is completed...

Your reservation is now complete. You will be contacted only if your reservation is unavailable.

Would greatly appreciate if you can be punctual for your reservation. If you will be late on the day of the reservation, do call us at 65355383. We will contact you as well in case you are lost and could not find our secret hideout and need some assistance.

Ok thats all folks. Drop a comment if you have any more questions.

The Pitstop Crew Feature Part 2- Thomas

The 2nd Oommpa Loompa that we have imported into Pitstop Cafe is Thomas, a.k.a Tommy.

Like most men, Tommy loves to discuss the latest computer games, IT gadgets, soccer matches and what have you. To all Pitstoppers, any IT problems, IT doubts or questions that you have, feel free to ask this IT genius. Tommy will be more than willing to reply you.

If you are in a mood to learn some foreign languages, talk to Tommy. Catch him in a pleasant mood, he might impress you with one or two Japanese and Spanish phrases.

Como se yama? Me nombre es Thomas.お元気ですか 私はトーマスです

Besides these talented aspects of Tommy, there is more to his 'manly' nature. . . ( Human beings are complex)

Look at all these neatly arranged utensils

Tommy's nimble fingers enable him to neatly fold the utensils. His anal characteristic ensures that all utensils are placed and angled at a specific direction and location. No more, no less. You will be surprised that a man can handle such a task better than a woman.

To all those out there...if you think you can wrap utensils faster than Tommy and place the untensils neater than Tommy. Or if you think you can speak better Japanese or Spanish languages,do drop by Pitstop Cafe to challenge Tommy. Before you do so, remember to make a reservation yea?

I am Thomas the undefeatable!

Pitstop Cafe, always a place to have fun!!!!!

Bonnet