.CHEERS ... Happy New Year !!!

Class '62

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Merry Christmas from Canada

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Taking a Walk - NIAGARA FALLS, 1911

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COMMENTS: Amelia said...
See what HAPPINESS is, dear classmates!!! Frozen water in Niagara and whiteness all over. It is fun and exciting for one split second - very sanitizing but who cares --- come out for a visit in January/February in the brrr-rrrerrry cold and cuddle up closely for warmth - Ciao - Ahmee December 27, 2009 2:36 PM

Blizzard Welcomes Vacationing Judge

Complimentary pictures: Theresa Noelle Mayo's FB Albums

Manny Mayo and wife, former Frieda Valdrez (A Nurse from Baguio and was working in NY), currently vacationing in Astoria, New York to visit their 3 children. Group picture (L-R): Jay, Theresa Noelle & Victor Bogs.

Manny was welcomed by a NY blizzard and seems to be enjoying the powdery white snow. He claims saving a cupful of snow..... hmmmm... maybe to top off the halo-halo dessert served at the welcome party.

Seen in one of the photos, the Judge using the "gavel" outside of the courtroom while Frieda is pleasantly presiding over him.

Manny staying for the holidays & greets everyone a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year... Manny will return January 8th.

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COMMENTS: Amelia said...

Welcome to the USA and Canada (?), Judge Mayo!!! Naimas met ti halo-halo with the cupful of snow flakes? Hope your brief visit to America will entice you to come north & view the frozen Niagara Falls - heartwarming met ti hosts mo - there is Gali in NJ, Ahmee & Aurora in Toronto and a lot more - Maligayang Pasko manen and all the best for 2010! Ahmee and all December 27, 2009 2:29 PM

Solution to Puzzle #4

Courtesy of www.paul_cezanne.org

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YES, classmates... there is a solution:

Pick from the one labeled "Apples & Oranges".
(This box must contain either only apples or only oranges).
E.g. if you find an Orange, label the box Orange, then change the Oranges box to Apples, and the Apples box to "Apples & Oranges"

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COMMENTS: Amelia said...
Whew!!! So, no one won the $10, eh??? Benjie - do simplify your puzzle so I can win at least $10. Makuririt met ti ulok - so, let me have a chance, met ah... Thank you for posting the solution and dear Class'62 - ag participate kayo, met ah...you get a $10 donation to the class fund - okay? Yes, it is challenging but it takes you further away from Alzheimer (kabowness) , cano - Ahmee December 27, 2009 2:33 PM

Our Official "Thank You" to recent donors:

BCHS62 FUND
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Benjamin C Abellera $ 450.00 US
(completing Pledge of Ph 20,000.00)

Francisca Lambino Family $ 60.00 US
(completing Pledge of Ph 12,000.00)

Aurora Lambino $ 35.00 US
(on-going donation to BCHS62 Fund)

Benjamin Abellera $ 50.00 US
(to BCHS62 Admin Fund)

Prize Donations to the BCHS62 Admin Fund:

Elmer Alcoba $ 10.00 US

Amelia Hamada-Nanni $ 5.00 US

Baguio Chapter $ 5.00 US

Renato Pablo $ 5.00 US

Vittorio Nanni (Hamada) $ 5.00 US

Len Carandang (Lambino) $ 5.00 US

Comment: Amelia said...
Maraming salamat, Benjie and Aurora ... great to see how the Admin. Fund and the Class'62 pool is "bulging in the seams"... YEAH!!! Recession or not, everyone's heart seems to be so generous. And, Thank you, too--- for Benjie and Aurora's persistent push to play the puzzles and rattle those lazy minds of retirees like "moi". Keep those wads rolling, folks - Ahmee December 16, 2009 11:36 AM

Original Pictures - Classmates Contest

1st Picture - Luz Macapagal with sister Fe (Class'62)

2nd Picture - Luz Macapagal-Buccat

3rd Picture - BCHS classmates @ Grade 5 (Baguio Central School)

4th Picture - Lambino Family (circa 1947-48) Aurora with Rudy-Class'61

5th Picture - Leni Lou San Agustin during 1st communion (circa 1952)

Congratulations to Winners - Know Your Classmates Contest:

Solutions: A. (Left to Right)
1st Row - Priscilla Quijana-Pucci; Leni Lou San Agustin
2nd Row - Leda Paraan-Paloma; Araceli Dacumos-Fields
3rd Row - Evelyn Pangan-Garaicoa
4th Row - Luz Macapagal-Buccat; Rodolfo Rivo
5th Row - Renato Pablo; Aurora Lambino
6th Row - Amelia Hamada-Nanni; Eleanor Jularbal

B. Luz M Buccat and Aurora Lambino share Birthday Month January
***(also sharing same birthday is Elizabeth Frigillana-Orpilla)

$ 10.00 Prize Winning entry, guessing @ 100% 11/11 shown below:
I did'nt know how to send the names of our classmates on the blog site, so I am sending answers to you. They are, Precy, Leni, Leda, Araceli, Evelyn, Luz, Renato, Rod, Amy, Arotz, and Eleanor.
- Elmer (Alcoba)… Thursday, December 3, 2009, 10:40 PM

$ 5.00 Winning Entry [1] Guess: - Guess 2 sharing Birthday /month
If I miss, I won't be able to do better. Just goes to show how friendly I was then. - Ahmee… Sun, December 6, 2009 12:03:49 PM
#6 - Luz Macapagal - Note: Sharing same birthday of January
# 11- Elizabeth Frigillana - Sharing same birthday of January

$ 5.00 award - Baguio Chapter (group collective effort) guessing 9/11:
Photo 1 - Priscilla Quijana
2 - Leni-Lou San Agustin
3 - Leda Paraan
4 - Araceli Dacumos
5 - ??
6 - ??
7 - Rodolfo Rivo
8 - Renato Pablo
9 - Aurora Lambino
10 -Ahmee Hamada
11- Eleanor Jularbal
- Baguio Chapter…Wed, December 9, 2009 10:00:27 AM

$ 5.00 Consolation Prize - Renato Pablo for participation with 7/11:
I have 8 names for those on the list. They are Amelia Hamada, Eleanor Jularbal, Rudy Rivo, (estrelita aquino), Leda Paraan, Lenilou San Agustin, Priscilla Quijana and of course the primary motivation for entering the contest, I recognized myself.
- Atong… Tue, December 1, 2009 1:15:52 PM

Family entries: donated $5.00 to BCHS fund for guessing relations:
I was looking at the Class'62 blog and believe I can easily identify my lovely spouse - naturally, she is the small girl in the set- #9 from the top. BTW, how do I contribute the $5.00US fine?
- Vittorio (Hamada) Nanni $ 5.00 Tue, December 1, 2009 10:11:48 PM
- Len Carandang (Lambino) $ 5.00 Tue, December 1, 2009 2:45 PM

Prizes donated to The BCHS 62 Administration Fund under winner’s names.
Please check blog’s right panel for updates

Our Official "Thank You" to recent donor :
BCHS62 FUND
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Luz Macapagal-Buccat Ph 6,915.00
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Current Fund Balance Ph 88,577.99

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COMMENTS: Amelia said...
Thank you very much, Luz. It will be inspirational for other classmates especially during the holidays. Instead of exchange of material gifts, a donation to our pool or other charity is the best way of spreading cheer. Ado nga salamat, kabsat - Ahmee December 16, 2009 11:31 AM

Puzzle# 4 Solution Deadline Extended

Another chance to win the $10.00US prize for Puzzle #4

Due to the limited number of entries and the puzzle still unsolved, the deadline has been extended to:

December 18, 2009 @ 12:00 midnight (Eastern Standard Time)

Please let us also know your thoughts regarding the puzzles and possible solutions. Our sponsors spend time to research and reserve prize monies for these presentations. Your participation is needed.

Maraming Salamat Po !!!

One of Glo's (ang magandang lola) inspirational text messages, which come almost daily, says: "...A miracle is the small thing you do that makes a big difference in someone else's life...."

Last November 1 (Leda's Birthday!), Marcial texted me a miracle.

It was quite unexpected. A pleasant surprise, talaga. My pride waged a battle against my brain. However, the surreal scene of intermingled mud & belongings, crumbled partitions & shattered glass, reinforced by persistent nags and your good intentions, my ego was overwhelmed.

Our gratitude goes to all of you who extended a hand to prop up our lives and help us take great strides on the road to recovery. The travel is going to take time for the road is rough and the means meager.

I would like to cite specifically those who contributed to the tidings brought along by Marcial, the beautiful ladies of '62 who sent messages of concern and inspirational and spirit-lifting messages.

I would not want to tell you a lot of sob stories. Suffice is it to say that the flood has turned our lives and our house (which, together with our cars, marinated in the concoction of flood waters, oil & grease and mud for 3 days and 2 nights) inside out, literally. Except for what we had on, nothing was saved. Per official Pasig City records, our neighborhood tallied the highest flood waters at 3.40 meters. Even if I were to stand on Arnold's shoulders, I would still be submerged. It has derailed out plans completely.

Fortunately, not one person needed medical attention. My wife was traumatized by the devastation. My dogs, as well, by hunger, immobility and the sheer volume of water. As luck would have it, a vet volunteered free services after the flood. Now, all of them are doing OK.

All our efforts now are on reconstruction. Reconstruction of documents, our house, our lives. This is our daily activity. All other endeavors, professional, economic and/or social, are on hold. This is Reason One why it has taken time for me to write an email and express gratitude.

I have no PC yet. We tentatively stay with my son at Quezon City and he has a Mac. He also has two young kids (ages 4 &2) who have their own preferences on what program to open and what website to see whenever I try to use the Mac. They are Reasons 2 & 3.

But, nonetheless, we are getting our lives back on track.

Pretty soon, I'll be chatting with some of you and exchanging messages. I can flirt again! Relax lang, Mellicent. No more ribald messages from me. I think the flood waters have detoxicated me.

Christmas time na! It is the season of sharing. I have received an early Christmas Blessing from you folks. How fortunate can one be!

A New Year is coming. Let us all hope that it will be better, universally. For us, it will be. Sigurado yun. Kasi there is nowhere else to go but up.

Missed me? worry not for I am back, albeit, intermittently.
Luv ya all !
Again, MARAMING SALAMAT PO.
And, MERRY CHRISTMAS, indeed!
Armingol


Comments:
Amelia said...
Yabba-dabba-doo!!! What a pleasant surprise and the best ring for the holidays. I'm sure you twitched every one's heart, dear Inggo. Make the most of December and we're sure the year will end well for all of you as reconstruction carries on. Your positive stance and spirit will move you up as you premised. Welcome to the chatty mode and Big Hug from your prudish pal - Mellicent...December 10, 2009 9:12 PM

Our Official "Thank You" to recent donor :

BCHS62 FUND

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Leda Paraan-Paloma Ph 3,000.00

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Current Fund Balance Ph 81,662.99

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COMMENTS:
Amelia said... Thank you, Leda and Thank you, Marcial for the update on our growing fund. Looks like the festive spirit of giving is ablaze. YEAH!!! We'll definitely have a bundle to discuss by May,2012. Hope the rest achieve their pledges and new ones to continue the growing fund. SALAMAT amin and as the picture on the top says..."Merry Christmas all with love and hugs from Canada!"-Ahmee .... December 7, 2009 7:53 PM

Join the Puzzle Solving ..

Don't be a SPECtater....

There is another component to the Know Your Classmates Contest which is in the:

CLUE..... who are these two sharing a birthday and what month???

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Plus PUZZLE #4... Apples and Oranges...

Puzzle # 4

There are three boxes containing fruits. One box contains only apples, another box contains only oranges, and a third box contains both apples and oranges. Each box has a label ("A" for apples, "O" for oranges, and "A&O" for apples and oranges) -- but each box is mislabeled. The box with the A label, therefore, cannot contain only apples, but all the fruits in it could be oranges, or a combination of apples and oranges. You are allowed to pick just one fruit from only one box. Once you know the identity of the one fruit you have picked -- either an apple or an orange -- will you be able to label, without a doubt, the three boxes correctly? If you will be able to do so definitely, state the steps you need to take to solve the puzzle. If you believe that the puzzle has no definite solution, then say so.

Please send your answers to the following email address:

benbagiw@yahoo.com
Deadline: Friday, Dec. 11, 2009 @ 12 midnight (EST)
(12 Noon Philippine time)

$10.00 prize to BCHS62 Donation Fund under winner's name

Know Your Classmates Contest

This is photo # 5 .. With apologies that the pictures cannot be numbered properly ( it disappears when adjusted ). Sorry ...

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Just Identify #1 - #4 above this photo and #6 - #11 below

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December is the best month to know who your classmates are in their earlier years. Contest is open to everyone, including all of you pictured above. These classmates are easily identifiable.

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CLUE: Two of these clasmmates share the same birthday

(Identification of these 2 classmates plus the birthday month earns you another $ 10.00US)

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First entry to identify at least "8 pictures" (excluding yourselves) will receive $10.00US in their name contributed to the Class62 Fund.

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Additionally, if your spouses or "better halves" or any family member can identify you, please donate @ least $5.00US to Class62 fund in their names (send your spouse's/family member entries as well). Be charitable !!!!

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Contest ends December 14, 2009 midnight EST.

Please submit entries to : alambino@ymail.com

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