On a different scale

I am not sure about you guys, but when i was young, i used to enjoy reading facts books that goes something like this..."Did you know that a blue whale is bigger than 25 elephants and its heart is the size of a Volkswagen Bettle"

I always wonder why there is always a need to compare with other things? Perhaps it is easier to visualize and understand the scale of things? If that is the case, why we always tend to compare with elephants (i really read alot comparing it with elephants), human beings, buses, etc. Why not compare it with say a stool?

Yeah a stool that look like this...


A nice green stool

Instead of saying i am 1.76 metre tall maybe i can say i am about 5 stool tall. How about your fufu if one might ask. Ya sometime it is around 2 stool long (ok i admit i kinda of oversell on that). The point is that we should come out with a more interesting way of measuring stuff.

For example the Havard bridge at MIT is measured in smoot interval. Oliver R. Smoot, who in October, 1958 was rolled head over heels by his friends to measure the length of the Harvard Bridge. The smoot is equal to his height, and the bridge's length was measured to be 364.4 smoots plus one ear. Till today there are various markings on the bridge to identify various smoot intervals and even policeman use that for identifying location of accidents on the bridge. Pretty interesting right.

anyway i must be quite boliao try to measure the height of Pitstop Cafe ceiling in terms of number of stools and here is the result...


Presenting the stool tower of Pitstop Cafe, another wonder in the world!

Maybe i should next time i should try with the jenga blocks instead. Anyone like to make a guess on how many Jenga blocks standing vertically is needed to reach from the floor to the ceiling?

I was thinking of measuring my salary in terms of peanuts, but seem to be way under qualified...

Astroboy

Something totally unexpected...

I got an sms from Mumu in the afternoon saying that MOE has reject her appeal to do her honours and she may have to go to NIE soon. Some may wonder why is that a big issue.

The thing is we don't want Pitstop Cafe to stay the way it is. We have lots of ideas on the things to do to make Pitstop Cafe an even greater place and that is what we want to offer to all Pitstoppers!

Of course everything need time, effort and resources and we wonder if we can achieve that. Anyway with Timo away, none of us were in a mood to really make a decision on what we want to do at this moment. Mumu is making another attempt at appealing and perhaps we can then decide again when the situation is more finalize.

Hope Mumu appeal is successful cos i know she seriously like to continue with her honours.

anyway we received an envelope today. Most of the time its mainly bills and more bills. But look what we found inside the envelope today....


A nice post card with the words "Just popping by to say hi"

On the back of the postcard was actually a letter from Alison, one of the Pitstoppers. She has wrote to us a short note of encouragment and even send us a nice photo of their group decorated specially for Pitstop Cafe.


Their photo specially decorated for Pitstop Cafe! Damm my photography skills is not doing the pictures justice!



How can we not remember you folks when you guys occupy a substantial estate on our wall? :) Anyway Alison shared with us her favourite verse in her note and we really like it...

Be joyful always; pray continuously; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. - 1 Thess 5:16-18

I really don't know what to say other than a big THANK YOU. The encouragement from you and your friends have definitely make a difference. It was like a nice strong booze of energy for the Pitstop Crew!

Pitstop Cafe, where Pitstoppers makes a difference!

Astroboy

Selemat Datang!!!

Wah lau... now at the Malaysia liao.. very the different leh.

everything also different. Girls different, food different, room different, even I also beginning to behave different!

KL not that bad lah, shopping still can fight Singapore. But ah, the traffic like siao like that..

But then hor, I am here as Camera man.. most of the time also si bei Zo bo.. go jogging, read books, sit at Cafe alone.. damn zo bo..

Now I know why those businessmen on buisness trip always try and be funny. Cuz, it's damn lonely lor... freaking lonely..

I whole day whole life trying to perfect the Malaysian Chinese.. it is damn entertaining man!

Oi! you! yes you! How's everything at Pitstop Cafe? Never go right? Got go or not?!?!? Tell you .. don't just read blok, better go and have fun there lah.

I hope to see Pitstop cafe got more Gin Na there when I come back.. See you all hor!

Wah lau.. why so Beng one?

Pitstop Cafe, Si Bei Wah Lau

Timun (Malaysian Version)

Stereotypes, generalise, whatever...

I don't mean to stereotype, but i realise the folks who come to Pitstop Cafe almost all same pattern one leh...

These folks are really friendly, as friendly as our friendly drinks. And it is really nice to have a causal chat with them.

They are totally at ease with themselves and full of smiles and laughter. Check out the graffiti wall of Pitstop Cafe. On birthdays, many even offer to share their cakes with the Pitstop Crew.

They are creative and expressive, leaving tons of interesting stuff on the wall of Pitstop Cafe. They came from all walks of life, from Stikfas fans to members of a guild in Mapple Tree.

It was really a privilege for Pitstop Cafe for the past 6 months to have you folks drop by.

Anyway there was this group of folks that drop by...


See all the nice charming and sweet smiles?

and there was this sweet girl that was taking pictures of the coffee and games. From the pictures she taken, she send us a photo and wrote a short story on it...


Once upon a time there lived many pigs in a box


Then one decided to run away


On the way he met a few others. They told him he had to drink the MoccachinoOfEternalYouth, so that they could survive the arduous journey back into the real world


But alas, they betrayed him. The end

Thanks for sharing your cute story but hey our coffee isn't that bad right!

Pitstop Cafe, the cafe with interesting folks

Astroboy

What a lovely sunday!

Sunday morning started with a heavy downpour in our area. It was raining cats and dogs (and so where do this expression come from?). The Pitstop Crew started out with the routine cleaning up of the place before taking a break.

We opened out the balcony to enjoy the cool weather. It was shoik! It was also really relaxing to hear the rainfall, the occassional cars driving by and the light breeze. Been at the top kinda of give the feel of serenity and been away from the hectic lifestyle and feeling was really fantastic.

The girls were relaxing by the couch, flipping through the magazines and the newspaper while sipping hot coffee...

Isn't that a nice way to spend a sunday afternoon? So next time Sunday nothing to do, drop by at Pitstop Cafe!


Taking things slow on a beautiful sunday...

Once the rain ended, more groups started to come in. we had a great time teaching new games and it was really great to see new faces and make new friends. It was also interesting to find out how people know about us, e.g. from friend's friend's friends, blogsites, etc.

What a beautiful sunday...

Pitstop Cafe, yeah it's really Right up here!

Astroboy

The Alter Ego Speaks...

I suspect someone has been bad mouthing me. It doesn't matter so as long as folks come to Pitstop Cafe.


At least I am hardworking

I am going to KL as a Camera man for my Department, not to hide from some loanshark debt.

But it's a pity cuz I'm goin to miss Singaporean girls..

They are so cute.

And yes, of course I miss pitstop cafe and all the folks whom I will missed attending to.


See you folks soon!!!

Will be updating you folks and my dear Pitstop crew of my progress there..

So stay tuned! Many exciting changes are coming your way!

Pitstop cafe, see you guys real soon.

Timo

Good News!!!

I suspect that Pitstop cafe is going to experience an influx of folks..

As Timothy will be going to KL for 3 weeks,

Girls will stop worrying about a leering and drooling maniac stalking in the mysterious depths of pitstop cafe...


A person like he, ought to be shot.

Folks will also be spared from his weird and out of tune 'welcome' greeting you when you come in.


No more mad laughter from himself after some lame jokes (also by himself).

No more teasing of girls.

No more eating of the cafe's food.


or even have his balls plucked out

So folks, no more worries..

you can come now.. Timothy is gone.

Pitstop cafe, world without madness

Kimoki

Retraining...

We have this really nice and creative Stikfas figure given to us by one of the Pitstoppers. It is really nice and cool and can pose in various position.

Recently after retraining, he can now do another cool stunt...



He holds namecards too!

Really steady! No wonder the Mr Toothpick holder don't seem too song cos he has to hold the toothpick and his position isn't exactly that comfortable...

Pitstop Cafe, we will learn to do more too!

Astroboy

25th is a very important day....cont.

After every dark ages comes renaissance, every major changes yield renewal..

The Silent Era for Pitstop cafe is over.. Renaissance begins now.

Really heartwarming to see and hear fellow Pitstopper's concern and encouragement, even more rewarding to know that even though some folks have not been physically patronising us, but you folks' have truly and emotionally stayed with us all these while.

But damn, please bring your friends and help us promote leh..otherwise, how much you encourage, our pocket also cannot go any deeper..

Anyway, here's the results for the outcome for 25th.

First Outcome:
25th is still Thursday and it is still Ice cream Buffet. 14.90 for free flow ice cream and 2 hrs of gaming. Still Irresistable

Second Outcome:
we are indeed pubished in Lime Magazine! looks good and sounds good

Third Outcome:
we are going to hang on..yes we are..but still that has to depend very much on you guys!!

Fourth Outcome:
Who says the business has screwed up our studies? Me and MuMu results improved!! Though there's much more for us to work on, but for now, we are satisfied!

Fifth Outcome:
still pending

Pitstop Cafe, always updating you

kimoki

Whats' the sign?

I find this interesting and need an answer for this. If the hand gesture below represents a number, what number do you think it represent?


What number does this represent?

The first impression i had is the number 6 and told that to a US friend of mine. The response i get is "Why is it 6? Which country convention is that?". I thought for a moment and i was kinda of stump. Why do we use that to represent 6? Is it suppose to represent the horns and hence associated with the devil and therefore the number 6? Is that an international representation? I am not sure but somehow i always associate that guessture with 6.

On a side note, the above guessture was done by eve. When I ask her to show me how she represent 1. She SHOW her version to me and i was surprise that hers was really quite long!


Quite a long 1 right?

Astroboy, another boliao entry

25th is a very important day....

Every dynasty has its dark ages, every aspiring businesses underwent major changes...

from now til 25th May, 1500hrs, This will be Pitstop cafe's dark ages, silent era..

nothing will be posted, no one will budge for it will slowly reveal..

why..

25th is a very important date

First Reason:
25th is Thursday and it is Ice cream Buffet. 14.90 for free flow ice cream and 2 hrs of gaming. Irresistable.

Second Reason:
25th is also the day where we will be pubished in Lime Magazine! Finally some decent exposure!

Third Reason:
25th is the day where the Pitstop crew will come to a decision to carry on or give up.....

Fourth Reason:
because 25th is the day we will be getting our exam results

Fifth Reason:
because on 25th, MuMu will know if she can do her fourth year or go to NIE

Sixth Reason:
because due to the above reasons, 25th will be the deciding day the Pitstop crew decides to call it a day or carry on persevering

Seventh Reason:
25th will be the day X-Men 3 will be on Cinema

One more last reason:
Pitstop Cafe will still be open on the 25th....

so pop by and find out what is the decision!

Pitstop Cafe, I want to carry on

Kimoki

Happy belated birthday Karen!

Friday i had a nice surprise! A group of my uni classmates drop by the cafe. I have not seen them for a while, almost a year? I wonder how many of you find the below scenario very common; graduated, find work, become busy with your own life and seldom catch up with your friends...

I guess the problem lies with me been quite bo sim too. Always waiting for people to organise an outing rather than actively staying in touch with them.


Happpy birthday Karen (she is in white). A really "friendly to everyone" girl!

Been part of the Pitstop Crew means having even lesser time to catch up with friends or attend gatherings. Hence it was really great seeing you folks and really a pity could not get to spend more time catching up with you guys. Hope everything is going great for all you folks and do keep in touch!

If you finish reading this entry and realise you have not been in touch with your close friends for awhile, take a moment and drop them a sms, msn message, icq message, email and even a call to say hi. I believe it will be a nice surprise for them too!

Astroboy

What is LOVE.

Sometimes, as I retreat into the lonely and cold room of mine, a sense of melancholy and helplessness overwhelm me, " I am in love but why do I still feel empty and lonely?"

WHat is LOVE? Don't female leads often say, " Girls are radiant when they are in love?" So, Why am I not feeling this way? The only answer that echoed from the wall was, " Mu...think you are not in love...you are not experiencing true love...that explains why you are always in pain and agony"...

Then what is love? Shouldn't I be experiencing love coz...

1) My bf never dates and drools over other girls
2) My bf cooks my special dishes ( such as sweet and sour pork, chilli crab)
3) My bf showers me with roses and lilies every fortnight
4) My bf gets along with all my bitchy friends
5) My bf gets along with my protective parents
6) My bf always give in to me when I throw tantrums at him
7) My bf calls me everynight and says, "Gd night darling...You will always be the One and Only One till eternal....and I Love U"
8) My bf satisfies me in all ways
9) My bf always shower me with gifts when he returns from abroad
10)My bf can travel from Jurong to Pasir Ris just to "deliver" my favourite ChengTeng at Whampoa Market as late as 00:00.

Aren't the above the kind of guys which all girls yearn for? So why do I still feel so empty? What's wrong man?

Maybe I should get a BAD GUY...as the chinese saying goes, "nanren bu huai, nuren bu ai"...

Yup!!! THink I should go for a bad guy and this will solve my problem...!!!! But how should I suggest the break up? Think Johnnie will be devastated...How could I bear to break his tender heart??!!! Oh mine!!! Help me!!!


Struggling
-Mutastic-

Hard Science 2

Ok i admit been a cockster for the first part. But hey at least for the second part, i am definitely not the cockster!

There were these 2 cocksters or should i say clumsters, decide that our printer is thirsty and put a tempting jug of ice water beside it. A slight tilt and water came splashing down into the printer. The printer got so bloated that it decided it is not going to print any more reciept.

So what to do? We send our printer for a vacation, on the beach, with nice breeze...


The printer enjoying the nice breeze at the beach...

Thankfully after the long vacation, the printer is finally printing reciepts again. Phew!

So clumsters remember, printer, computer, and electrical appliances don't get thirsty and don't drink water...

Pitstop Cafe, having cocksters every now and then

Astroboy

Hard Science

Pitstop Cafe has a legendary tool that is so legendary that it determines the temperature of your frothed milk for your coffee..

It is called a thermometer.



As yesterday Pitstop cafe experienced a rush, the pitstop crew especially the Astroboy who is probably still suffering from Jet 'Pack' lag is still in a daze.

In the midst of operations, Mumu exclaimed to me that the thermometer had ceased working and Astroboy was the first to spot the needle standing still bet. 20 -30 degree celcius.

Suddenly, everything blanked and the three of us were surrounded by a swirling darkness.. the three of us just stared at the thermometer as time stood still..

Everything went back to normal as we still bemoaned the loss of our dear friend..

I was deeply puzzled and toggled with the thermometer for a while...

Heavily amused and deeply ashamed of these two cocksters..

I asked em', 'isn't room temperature 27 degree celcius?'

?!?!?!?!?!!?

Pitstop cafe, we are humans too

kimoki

Da Vinci Code

In conjuction with the movie "the Da Vinci Code' release, Pitstop cafe has also released the 'one of its kind' Da Vinci Challenge Boardgame.


it's a wonder how many people have jumped onto the bandwagon and capitalising on the Book's success

Now, for all folks who have played Blokus before. This game is pretty similiar in terms of placing tiles and what not.
The twist is that, this time round you gotta formed pattern on this symbol called 'the flower of life'

In fact, you score different points for identifyng and making different patterns. As this board gets increasingly confusing and visually warped after many tiles are placed, you will begin to miss certain patterns that you have scored.


At Pitstop cafe, we just try to get stuffs for you guys before anyone does, this is straight from the shelfs of Walmart in San Fancisco

Such is the profound mystery of the 'flower of life'. Astroboy thinks he is good at it cuz he won me once, I think I am good cuz i managed to trick him and scored 3 flower patterns which gave me 25 points each.

In the words of Sir Leigh Teabing, 'the eyes see only what it wants to see' (Da Vinci Code, 2006)


Don't just think we are one of those boardgame cafe emulating the bubble tea flop, remember the eyes only what it wants to see

So what do you want to see? Head right down to Pitstop cafe and try the Da Vinci challenge. It is easy to learn and yet takes forever to master.


Do pay attention to the nitty gritty stuffs we have done to build an identity, Pitstop cafe aims to build a community

Pitstop cafe, read between the lines

Mission Impossible

My mission is to infltrate the building by 2200hrs and I have 60 mins.

My name is Timothy Boay and this is my impossible mission...

exciting music

Successful infiltration requires elaborate disguise and adornment. I put on my Zara shirt and switched on the hair dryer. Hair styling requires precise moulding and comes with practice. Disguise is complete as I sprayed my Hugo boss perfume and made my way to the station.

I have 45 mins left.

The train comes every 5 mins and I just missed the coming one. In order to fully maximise my time, I went to the ATM machine to withdraw money. Timing was just right for me to catch the next train. it took me 20 mins to reach Tiong Bahru MRT station.

I have 15 mins left.

I was fortunate to have the bus coming, the uncle says bus 16 stops just outside my destination. I quickly boarded the bus. Unfortunately, right at the critical moment, the bus did not stop. It just went straight towards Orchard road.

I quickly alighted. Damn. 7 more mins.

I ran... while monitoring the time ..5 more mins

My legs began to feel sore, but still I ran..

Remembering the African Proverb that Astroboy posted..

I carried on running..

3 more mins. I saw the destination. But it was still a long way ahead.

Using my last drop of adrenaline, I sprinted towards the building.

1 minute.

Now, there were lotsa people. In order not to blow my cover, I walked calmly while trying to clean myself up.

time's up.

I reached the entrance.

The receptionist said: $23 for guys..

I thought Zouk was $15 before 10?!?! (I only kept these words within me)

Damn..... Mission failed.

Pitstop Cafe, doing impossible mission every day!!!

(you know who wrote this)

An African Proverb

Just like to share this interesting African proverb, translated into English...


Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wake up.
It knows it must run faster than the fastest lion or it will be killed.
Every morning a lion wakes up.
It knows it must outrun the slowest gazelle or it will starve to death.
It doesn't matter whether you are a lion or a gazelle.
When the sun comes up, you better start running.


A interesting perspective on how the strong and the weak have been place into equal footing.

Astroboy

Happy Mother's Day

A happy mother's day to all the mums in the world!

Been someone who always take everything for granted, i like to take this opportunity to thank my mum. To me she has played a big role in the growth of Pitstop Cafe. She take charges of food preparation, doing all the cutting, marinating, cooking, and many other stuff...

When she is free she make a point to whip up something nice and special for those who drop by the cafe. Of course the Pitstop Crew get to have a fantastic dinner as well!

She is the Pitstop Crew disciplinary head as well. Make a mess in kitchen, leave a cup unwashed or been sloppy in the cleaning up, she is sure to catch you and knock the senses into your brain. And you better know what is the difference between a cabbage and a lettuce as well...


Astro mum and her yummy pot of curry chicken

Of course, we do pay mum but I know she is helping out because she wants to support us in what we are doing.

So thanks to you mum for all your support!

Astroboy

P for PCC

Any word games lover? At Pitstop Cafe, we have a couple of interesting word games, like taboo, scrabble, buzzword, blah blah blah. One other interesting new word game that we have is called Scattergories. It fact this game has been around for quite awhile. It was Mensa best mind game in the year of 1990!


A game of Scattergory can be played by 2 to 6 pax

How the game is played is that you roll a 20 sided dice with different letters on it. Base on the letter you have to form words that starts with the letter base on the list of categories. For example, the category is vegetable and you rolled a "C" so you can come out with words like carrot, califlower, etc. But the challenge is that you only score for words that no one else come out with and that can be real tough!

There was this group of folks that dropby and had a go at the game. In one of the round they rolled a letter P and the category is hobby. So this current NS guy wrote PCC!

Ok in case some of you were wondering what is PCC, it is an abbreviation for what you do with your fufu...

Kudos to you folks for the creativity!

P is for Pitstop Cafe too!

Astroboy