NOT a food blog
Imagine a room full of intoxicated people. One drunk starts a conversation about a funeral he just attended, and how impressed he was with the “Nirvana band” (Chinese funeral music). “They have their own bus too,” he says.
“A bus load of Nirvana musicians,” another drunk muses. “Was Kurt Cobain on board?” (An obvious reference to Nirvana, the rock band.)
“We should have our own Nirvana bus!” exclaims yet another drunk. “We can drive up to Penang and back and drink whisky all the way!”
The suggestion is met with a resounding AYE.
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The alcohol’s worn off, but the Idea remains. A quotation for a bus is obtained.
“Who’s interested?”
“Me!”
“Me!”
“Me!”
“Me!”
We can’t decide between a 20 seater and a 40 seater. The response is overwhelming.
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.
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An unlikely group, bound together by the love of food.
After all, as they say in show business, the show must go on.
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Five people climbed into a Nissan X-trail and headed to Penang for a weekend of gluttony. Not quite a Nirvana Bus Tour, but so much work had been put into it that we had to make it happen even though we didn’t have the numbers.
Watch this space for stories of our Nirvana Not-Quite-A-Bus Tour to Penang. July 17 to 19, 2009.
Food, for me, is a means to an end and not an end in itself.
Food, for me, represents the love of family, the fellowship of friends, and the community and communality it brings.
Paprika
August 5th, 2009 at 11:05 pm
Love the graphics! Looking forward to reading about all the Penang goodies! Mmmm
A Lil Fat Monkey
August 5th, 2009 at 11:52 pm
BFF! You rock…loving your piece of art. Can’t wait for the rest!
J
August 6th, 2009 at 12:09 am
Eh… tak ajak pun…. 🙁
Or mebbe I was so drunk with Whiskey that I forgot this exciting discussion?? Haha… 🙂
(Hey, was it at FBB’s party? I think I left early)
thenomadGourmand
August 6th, 2009 at 3:38 am
What a cool piece with really arty graphics!! LOVE it!
cumidanciki
August 6th, 2009 at 7:04 am
sure got MY attention! more more more:P
ladyironchef
August 6th, 2009 at 8:15 am
hahahahah this is so cute, and creative! looking forward to the Penang post 🙂
lotsofcravings
August 6th, 2009 at 9:31 am
a brilliant story to start things off..
hilarious!
A Lil Fat Monkey
August 6th, 2009 at 9:36 am
BTW, who’s the dinosaur?
unkaleong
August 6th, 2009 at 9:39 am
*sigh*…. dreaming of a road trip round 2. No excuses this time round. Can’t wait for the reviews on all the food you guys managed to stuff down in such a short period of time 😉
Precious Pea
August 6th, 2009 at 10:37 am
Hahahaha…so cute!!! Heard from Boo it was a really fun trip!
thule aka leo
August 6th, 2009 at 10:59 am
a great teaser indeed (^_^)
can’t wait for the premier… lol!!!
sc
August 6th, 2009 at 11:32 am
hahaha funny story indeed. now the jigsaw fits.. no wonder boo and nipples had some similar posts on penang 🙂
Lyrical Lemongrass
August 6th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
Paps, thanks, I love drawing.
Munkeyboy, thanks. I must learn to update my blog faster.
J, so smart…yeah, it was at FBB’s party that the idea came about. Sorry for not telling you la…couldn’t keep track! Next time, k. 🙂
TNG, thanks. So much fun doing this too. But hard, especially when all I have is MS Paint.
cumidanciki, yes, ma’am!
ladyironchef, your will is my command.
lotsofcravings, the truth will prevail.
munkeyboyagain, give you 2 guesses. And it’s not me!
unkaleong, yar, no excuses. or else, off with your head.
Precious Sista, yes, it was such a good trip! Wish you were here. 🙁
thule aka leo, thanks…i hope i won’t disappoint!
sc, ya, call me the jigsaw girl. will fit in more of the missing pieces soon.
fatboybakes
August 6th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
you shouldnt be hanging out with so many drunks. afterall, you are a lady of reputation.
HairyBerry
August 6th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
Omg, is it 2010 already?
*cos u said u’ll only blog about this trip next year mah…haha*
very creative opening la. i cant wait to see your awesome pics. the preview was excellent. 🙂
KY
August 6th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
was the “bus” weighed before and after the trip? 😀
Lyrical Lemongrass
August 6th, 2009 at 4:30 pm
fatboybakes: But that would mean that I’d have to stop hanging out with you.
HairyBerry: Bald Eagle breathing down my neck lah.
KY: It felt tighter when we came back. hehe.
lotsofcravings
August 6th, 2009 at 5:47 pm
u spell truth wrongly la..its “true”..
J2Kfm
August 6th, 2009 at 8:38 pm
cool post, witty and arty. 🙂
wondering who were the ones who couldn’t make it …..
quit while i’m a HEAD? LOL.
Lyrical Lemongrass
August 7th, 2009 at 9:44 am
lotsofcravings: You deserve to be spanked.
J2Kfm: Thank you! Not difficult to figure out who didn’t make it. Think fabulous baker boys, baker boy with fan club…..
So glad you got that joke! 🙂
Kiran
August 9th, 2009 at 11:49 am
Very interesting teaser 🙂 Off to read the exciting posts!