070902: It was such a 'go-as-you-speak' outing.
I was aware about this Malaysian Fireworks Competition which had been running for a couple of weeks. Despite having witnessed some impressive ones during my stay in Australia, I still thought this one in Putrajaya would pass some standards as there are other countries competing. But yet I didn't think it was worth the jam and hassle shoving for space with so many 'katak bawah tempurung's.
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Anyway when I met Maguro and the gang during the Purple Icon Fair she offered her plan for a perfect outing. I doubt it so much but having wanna catch up with Sheryl (who came back from Italy for a study break) I tagged along this silly adventure.
Logistics: Of the seven of us, none is famliar with Putrajaya. Our odd number requires two cars, which seem like complicating it further. No one printed out the map. After meeting up in Bukit Jalil we headed to our 'lost' destination and there were already throngs of cars. The show only scheduled to start at 10pm, we were already there at 8pm with KFC, Pizzas, junk food, junk food, beers, beers, and beers. We were already lost trying to find the fireworks spot. Somehow, just somehow, Maguro managed to lead both of our cars to an ideal space along the lake. Cars were already starting to occupy along this stretch.
Our stomaches were already growling when out of a sudden, it drizzled! Goodness, we thought we had weathered every difficulty that came before that, and now it started to rain! Somehow, there were quite a number of huge umbrellas in both our cars.
There you see - hungry, cold and shivering souls holding pieces of KFC.
Maguro did the best preparation by setting up a mat, and er, a sitting pillow!
Well, rain started to ease a bit. Our mood was improving by the seconds. Oh, partly thanks to my Jazz songs played over my car's exposed 'backside'. To be frank, it was pretty romantic, despite eating KFC standing and beneath umbrellas!
Things got even better with the introduction of some nicely-chilled premium beers - Heineken! Haha.
Drinks in icebox served from my car butt!
After a few chats, the firework action started. Not bad for a half-hour show, but I have seen better. But having gone through such an adventure up to that point, everything else was a bonus!
But I must say both me and Maguro have organised some of the wonderful & successful events before. We somehow can hit it against all odds... take it as it comes along. Probably a little more spark than the fireworks, haha. Bring it on, the next one!
