Where is Max?

Two days ago, I was requested to attend a forum to be held at 10:30 AM of July 17, 2007 (yesterday) at Max’s Restaurant branch in Scout Tuazon Street, Barangay Laging Handa, Quezon City.

I knew where is Barangay Laging Handa, where the streets are named after the Filipino scouts who perished in a plane crash en route to the 11th Jamboree in Greece.  But, I wasn't sure about Scout Tuazon Street, since most street names in the area are preceded by the title "Scout".  Hence, I'm quite confused about the street names.

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Don’t be a victim

While washing my car this morning, I again noticed my and my neighbor’s water meters without their shutoff valve control levers.  The levers were stolen several months ago.

A friend who lives adjacent to my place secured his lever by tying it with wire; and, it was spared.

It’s good the perpetrator/s just took the levers only and not the meters.  Maybe, it would be easier to sell the levers than the meters.

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Friday the 13th heavy, heavier, heaviest traffic

I and my officemate left our office in Makati City at 9:45 AM to fetch some companions in Visayas Avenue, Quezon City.  From there, we proceeded to Manila.

Traffic no. 1 - Heavy

Fom Buendia flyover to Guadalupe pedestrian overpass.

The cause – the innermost lane underneath the overpass was closed due to the ongoing clean-up of the overpass.

Time consumed – about 20 minutes

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Bowling tourney - week 6

After 2 weeks of rest, we’re back to bowling yesterday.

It was drizzling when I left the office in Makati.  And this already worsened the traffic.  Nonetheless, I arrived at the venue at around 6 PM.  Also, the start of the games was slightly delayed.

My Games

My first game was great!  I scored 206!  I made 6 strikes (2 doubles and 2 singles), 4 spares, and an open 8^th frame due to a split.

But the score wasn’t good enough!  It’s still short of 19 pins to become a member of the 225 Club – an exclusive club for male bowlers who scored 225 or higher (for lady bowlers, it’s180 Club).  Currently, the 225 Club has 8 members only; and the 180 Club 7 only.

Since my 1^st game was over par, I was gunning for 225 in the 2^nd and/or the 3^rd game to qualify for the club.  I needed to stitch at least 5 strikes to get it.  You know what?  I scored 285!
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Seven (7) Random Facts About Me

I was tagged by Aloha Penny three (3) days ago.  I was about to ignore it; but she made a follow-up yesterday.  Sorry, Pen!

The seven (7) random facts about me are:

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Caylabne Pictures

I'd like to share the pictures I took during my very short stay at Caylabne Bay Resort yesterday.  The place is like a paradise.

Welcome!!! 

Views from the Eagle Observation Deck

 
The Hotel 

 
The Waterfront Condominium

The Jacuzzi 

 
The Swimming Pool (beside El Patio)

 
El Patio Restaurant 

  
The Landing Hut 

 
The Breakwater / Docking Area

 
View of the El Fraile Island

 
Beach Area 

 
The Other Pool (near the Beach Area) 

 
Coconuts 

 
My Car 

Driving All-Day

I drove for almost 8 hours today.

I went to Caylabne Bay Resort, in Ternate, Cavite.  It took me four (4) hours to get there – two (2) hours from Novaliches to Magallanes Commercial Center (about 30 kilometers), where I fetched my companion, and another two (2) hours to Caylabne Bay via South Luzon Expressway (SLEX), Carmona Exit / Governor’s Drive (about 100 kms.).

From Puerto Azul, Caylabne Bay is still about 15 kilometers away.  The road is winding, rolling and seems endless.   Nonetheless, driving was enjoyable, because of the good road and verdant scenery.  I think this area is one of the last forests in the country.
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Sleepy

I was, this morning.  It's the result of imbibing about 7 bottles of light beer, sleeping late last night, and getting up early.

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Tuesday

It’s Tuesday again; but, no bowling.

As I mentioned last week, we have no bowling today.  The venue has been reserved to another tournament.  So, I have a free Tuesday night.

Last Sunday, I chanced upon the article of Aileen Apolo in her “An Apple a Day” blog entitled "Taste Asia Blogger Food Fest Update".  So, it's about a blogger fest at the Taste Asia in SM Mall of Asia (MOA) at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, July 3, 2007.  Wow, a perfect timing!  I have no bowling; hence, I could attend this event.  I thought it was the best opportunity to meet personally other bloggers.  But, when I checked the list, it’s already full.  Too bad, I learned about it pretty late despite of its announcement as early as June 19 and its publication in several blogs.   Anyway, better luck next time for me.

To the bloggers attending this event tonight, “Enjoy and Have Fun”.  I'll just watch out for future events.

Tire Rotation

The kilometrage (mileage) of my car has already exceeded 46,000 kms., and the tire rotation was already overdue.  I should have done this right after the 45,000 kms. Periodic Maintenance Service (PMS).

Tire rotation is recommended approximately every 10,000 kms. (or 6,000 miles).  However, the timing may vary depending on the driving habits and road surface conditions.  On the first 30,000 kilometers, I rotated the tires every 10,000 kms.  After that, I’m doing it every 5,000 kms as the road conditions here are not good.

This morning, this was the first thing that I did, before washing the car, lest it would be postponed again.  I drove the car out of the garage onto the street for more space and started the process.

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