A Gathering of Friends in Scarborough



Seated (L-R): Amy, JV, Arsenia Reyes (Class 47); Luz Balbin (Class 57);
GloV, Atty Jim Valeros, Rolly Difuntorum (Class74),
April Difuntorum (Daughter of the Valeros - hidden);
Genny Hamada Plank (Class 69)' Sally Hamada, Vittorio Nanni,
Lionel Hamada (Class 67)



GloV,  Aurora,  Amy
Class 62 ( of course !!! LOL) finally met March 24th in Scarborough
with a promise to meet again soon before GloV's flight back to the Philippines April 23rd



Despedida @ TAP's Brea, California

Coffee break @ Manong Donald's was squeezed in to get the guys grilled on their high school escapades.  But, the stories told will be for another day's surprise!

Despedida came too quickly.  ELENA (better half of Percy Rillera), the ever organized event planner for class '62 in this part of the world, went on a spree...@ TAP's Fish House and Brewery in the City of Brea, Orange County.  Meatless Friday gave me a chance to sample:


The Chilean Sea Bass Specialty
(looks and tastes better in reality!)
& the BREW is superb !

 

Rod, Judy, Elena and Percy
 @ TAP's Fish House & Brewery



Long Beach and Venice

Between takes and party invitations, Angelica and I managed to synch our schedules for a Saturday of crafts

@ Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles, San Pedro, CA

Shoreline Village, Long Beach



Venice, California



My pre-invitation to an open house in Venice to Sobhi (better half of Angel) during dinner that night, is also extended to "all" of you !!! ( In my DREAMS!)  I wish too, that it was me, who found the Yamasita Gold treasure along Harrison Road @ Burnham Park, at the bottom of my favorite eucalyptus tree during my childhood years!  The "stash" would have enabled me to get that Venice home of my dreams. LOL !!!

Los Angeles Birthday

It feels so long ago when this birthday was celebrated.  The newness of a series of invitations all happening one after the other overwhelms me. But, this seems to be the norm  in this part of the country.  Among the Filipinos, they still adhere to the "sabit ka na lang muna diyan" .  Happily, I participated to include myself in these invitations where the addressee goes to Ms So & So & Family.... so, guess what?, I am the "family" !  LOL!!!

Meeting place for Judy's birthday February 8th was at the Macaroni Grill in West Covina, California.  Judy is Rod Rivo's better half.  I was blown away with the Soprano singing waitress and her Alto counterpart wishing Judy a Happy Birthday and me singing along like a pro with: Tanti Auguri a te, Tanti Auguri a te, Tanti Auguri a JUDY, Tanti Auguri a te !

At the Trattoria during dinner, the Chef, Sous Chef, Wait staff, Bus staff  and the Receptionist segued Part III of La Traviata.  In amazement, I wondered, if working there required one to be able to sing classically (not American Idol style). Then, I thought, maybe, they use this venue to practice their skill and hopefully get discovered by a scouting agent for Operas.
 

Seated (L-R): Ellen Jimenez, Judy, Rod, Percy
Standing (L-R): Richard Jimenez, Angel, Aurora, Elena Rillera

Need I identify?

Return Trip to The Philippines

With beautifully defined golf courses and reunions in mind, Arnold, Ingrid and a bunch of friends are back in The Philippines.  Ingrid, attending her own Golden Jubilee @ St. Louis this year and Arnold embracing all the golf courses he can manage in places such as Las Piñas and at the Baguio Country Club.

Golfing @ Baguio Country Club with friends

Paying homage to The Lady of Manaoag, Pangasinan

Arne: "Golfing is great but Baguio scenery is better !!"

A Visit to Toronto



Ka-asi met ta may-maysa na iddiay Toronto

With Amy on a Cape Horn Cruise and Aurora in California, walking up those hills, Gali scheduled a "cold" visit to Toronto.  Absence of good weather and company made it a lonely visit for this world traveller.  Kaasi met ta may-maysa na iddiay.... naka-smile pay latta ahh!!!  Napan pay isu iddiay Johnny Tomato (see Tower of Pizza icon @ the background), which is around my area in Scarborough.  My home is on the other side of the main street called "Steeles".

Hope Cynthia enjoyed herself better than he did, with James Laurico living in this area but unable to meet with Gali.

We hope to see Gali in Toronto when the summer's sunshine is abundant and his promise to attend our local BCHS Alumni picnic sometime in August, 2013.

Lovely Mother of the Bride

Lovely Mother of the Bride, Lenilou



Leni Lou  with 
Newlyweds Stephanie Luanne Rabia & Gelo Lagasca
January 27, 2013
North Frangeli House, Bakakeng, Baguio

Congratulations to Lenilou

B E S T  W I S H E S  to Stephanie and Gelo