Nuttter is nothing if she is not organised and prepared so this last 2 weeks have seen her a veritable whirlwind of camp stores, doctors visits (oh yes, no less than 4 different innoculations for diseases best left to the imagination). Researching and sleuthing the internet for tips and tricks for a trip that will see her trek over Thailand, Laos and Cambodia in a little over 6 weeks. A well deserved adventure for a travel enthusiast who has spent far too much time in one place.

I shall post here often to update the Nuttter fanbase with her exploits as best I can with the snippets of information I will get from the deepest darkest jungles of South East Asia and it's monsoon ridden rain forests.

BACK HOME:
I, alone and destitute with no love or anyone to care for me (sniffs), prepare to wreak havoc on the entire upstairs quarters of our home whilst Nuttter is making friends and taking 7000 pictures of ancient monuments and luxurious landscapes in S.E. Asia. I will also have boring updates about MY life to counter her adventures with some of the boring reality of... reality.

written by  Groovespook on July 9, 2009 from West Orange, United States
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As Nuttter's journey takes off in about 20 minutes, there is really no news. However, I am alone in the house and a little stunned that she is actually on her way so yes, this will be a little long winded as I get used to the idea of Nuttter galavanting around S.E. Asia for ages.

I shall endeavor to place Nuttter's direct quotes - when they come in - in italics (is that alright Joe? - just a slight paranoia from a man who thought "punctuation" was a scientific term describing the Sex Pistols and who never really got "grammar". Hell, there is a reason I cannot play Mad Libs. Ugh, me, surrounded by professional journalists...Oh, and Joe. OH SNAP! - yeah, I went there!) The Italics is a nice way you can skip to the interesting "real thing".

Nuttter will shortly be on a plane for hours and hours and I will be in a state of frantic worry and despair (is that overboard?) I will be slightly concerned (that's not enough is it?) I will be on tender-hooks! (perfect - a butchery metaphor) till I hear from our dear Singapore based friends on midnight, Friday night (their time) (around Lunchtime Friday).

So yeah, more about me. I have been buried in an utter whirlwind of one's and zero's at work which completely sucks. For a few minutes a day I actually weigh up what is happening to my love life and realize that the very reason d'etre for my existence, the woman who changed my world, switched on my hear... (oh, vomiting, sorry)... is leaving for deepest, darkest S.E. Asia for 7 weeks. Strolling around without a care in the world. Viewing ancient monuments almost completely swallowed by nature's awesome wrath, seeing a world far away from the Tri-State Area's self important TRIPE. (wait, that might be a bit harsh, I do love the place).

So, the last few days have been pretty tough for Nuttter. Responses to " I am going to Thailand, Laos and Cambodia for 7 weeks" - something Nuttter has learnt to play close to her heart (one wonders why until one reads 1 thru 5) - have ranged from...

1. "WHY? But holy crap, WHY?"
2. " Good God woman.. Alone?" (Images of diseased Asian children on roadsides begging for food. Lifeless, charred bodies in ditches filled with water &c., &c.)
3. "What? Where? (flashing images of land mines, snakes, Agent Orange, spiders &c., &c.)
4. "Woah, wow, that's... ...interesting, why?" (flashing images of Asian policemen with m-16's, prisons, drugs, sex trades &c., &c.)
5. "HE is letting you go there?" (images of Groovespook, sheepish, then angry, close up of mad bloodshot eyes &c., &c.)

to...

6. "THAT'S AWESOME!" (Images of young, spritely AUS, NZ, UK and SA backpackers, laughing and drinking &c., &c.)
7. "I am SOOOOOOO Jealous" (Images of Angkor Watt, majestic mountains jutting from impenetrable rain forests &c., &c.)
8. " I have always wanted to go there you are so lucky!" Images of cute rainforest creatures, smiling Asian children, Delicious FOOD &c., &c.)

The ratio of these responses, sadly, has been 80-90% 1-5, and only 10-20% 6-8.

Further research and canvasing by an independent body (I was under the influence of alcohol) has determined that the 80-90% "nay-sayers", have been mostly the American contingent. Closer and more constant in our lives, this has presented a bit of a telling tale. Namely. AMERICANS NEED TO GET OUT MORE!!! And yes, OUT OF AMERICA. I said it. I mean it. GO GO GO GO GO, the world is amazingly fantastic and only slightly scary.

Nuff said. Well, probably too much said really. But this is my intro rant for those that are not prepared for the style (if style it be deemed) of Groovespook.

AT HOME.
Today I intend to start removing all furniture from upstairs, setting up the living room as my new apartment and then bashing holes in the upstairs ceilings. YIPPEE!!!!

Groovespook.

written by  Groovespook on July 9, 2009 from Newark, United States
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AT HOME:
The Ceiling of the Spare Um is now a mass of concrete and plaster on the floor.

Groovespook

written by  Groovespook on July 10, 2009 from Singapore, Singapore
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It was wonderful to see my friends at the airport, Abby, Mesh and Virag. Lots of hugs and laughing and catching up. Singapore is stunning. Ridiculously clean. Slept well and woke up at the time I normally do, 6:30 a.m. Even went for a run this morning and it rained! It's quite muggy here so the rain felt good. Very tropical, lots of palm trees and lush green plants. 

This morning we headed to Chinatown and Little India. We ate dosi, these huge crepe-like meals stuffed with different foods. Mine had egg and onion and then you get three chutnies on the side. Yum! Had a bit of a walk around and then came back and had a nap. I know, it's a hard life!

Abby and I are now off to go for a walk to grab a bite to eat. It's been so nice to just sit and chat and catch up and relax. 

Miss you all and will keep you posted!

Nuttter.

written by  Groovespook on July 11, 2009 from Singapore, Singapore
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Unfortunately I could not get any photos from her as the internet cafe she is at is powered by hampsters. I have it on good authority that there are roughly 300 temples in Chiang Mai, they just sneak up on you! The humidity is so thick that you can cut it with a knife, Nuttter is working hard to retain moisture and drinking lots and lots of BOTTLED water.

Tomorrow, Nuttter heads for Chiang Khong, on the border of Thailand and Laos. Chiang Khong is a popular border crossing for backpackers and has many guest houses and some fantastic waterfall views along the famous Mekong River. Not sure if she will be staying there for a day or so or continuing into Laos.

MOZZIE BITE TALLY: 1. (Mozzie=Mosquito)

AT HOME:
Hindered by an unwarranted, unannounced and very rude 12hr day at work, nothing was done on Monday. Spare Um is 3/4 prepped for sheet-rocking, I have decided to do the walls as well, stupid not too when going so far. Once I am clear and clean and ready for sheetrocking, I jump into the Office and get that to the same stage.

written by  Groovespook on July 14, 2009 from Chiang Mai, Thailand
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