The new weekend getaway. Wakeboarding.
I was amazed I was able to stand on the wake board, complete a round, and do a one-hand stint. Surprised me, too.
I will write another post once Chichi uploaded photos of our impressive skills.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Wakepark
I was amazed I was able to stand on the wake board, complete a round, and do a one-hand stint. Surprised me, too.
I will write another post once Chichi uploaded photos of our impressive skills.
Toys for the Boys. And the Girl too!
Di bale, meron naman akong Lamborghini. At Audi. ;)
Boondocks - Bulusan DAY 2
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Since we were late the previous day, we were not able to climb up to Aguingay Lake campsite. Thus, we decided to push through in the early morn. At 0230, I already awoke from the alarm coming from my watch.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Boondocks - Bulusan
We waited for our van in McDonald's for over 2 hours. Some were cranky already. Is it here yet? Is it here yet? Is it here yet? Haha. Anyway, we packed our belongings in one van, where the A/C was not working, and saved ourselves seats on the other van. Then we trudged on.
En route to SLEX via C5, Tish mandated Kuya Driver make a U-turn along Shaw since the traffic was quite heavy. Kuya, without having any second thoughts, obliged. Traffic was pretty bad from Makati to Nichols, thus we opted to take the skyway. We finally arrived in SLEX after two grueling hours.
Bulusan Itinerary
From Sir Jovi
BULUSAN VOLCANO
Bulusan, Sorsogon
Major jumpoff: Lake Bulusan
Brgy. San Roque
LLA: 1565 MASL
Days/to summit: 1-2 days / 6-9 hours
Specs: Major climb, Difficulty 6/9, Trail class 1-4
The original itinerary for the Bulusan Climb last Saturday:
Day 0 Friday
7:00pm Assembly @ McDonalds Crossing
Day 1 Saturday
8:00am Arrival @ Irosin
9:00am ETA Lake Bulusan
10:30am Early lunch
12:00nn Start kayaking across the lake
12:15pm Arrival @ jump off point
12:30pm Start trek
2:30pm ETA ranger station
5:30pm ETA campsite / set camp (explore)
7:00pm Dinner socials
Day 2 Sunday
3:00am Wake up call
3:30am Summit assault
6:30am ETA summit/ crater (picture)
7:30am Start descend
10:00am Back @ lake Aguingay (break camp)
11:00am Start descend
1:30pm Arrival @ Lake Bulusan
2:00pm Tidy up
3:00pm Late lunch
5:00pm ETD to Manila
BULUSAN VOLCANO
Bulusan, Sorsogon
Major jumpoff: Lake Bulusan
Brgy. San Roque
LLA: 1565 MASL
Days/to summit: 1-2 days / 6-9 hours
Specs: Major climb, Difficulty 6/9, Trail class 1-4
The original itinerary for the Bulusan Climb last Saturday:
Day 0 Friday
7:00pm Assembly @ McDonalds Crossing
Day 1 Saturday
8:00am Arrival @ Irosin
9:00am ETA Lake Bulusan
10:30am Early lunch
12:00nn Start kayaking across the lake
12:15pm Arrival @ jump off point
12:30pm Start trek
2:30pm ETA ranger station
5:30pm ETA campsite / set camp (explore)
7:00pm Dinner socials
Day 2 Sunday
3:00am Wake up call
3:30am Summit assault
6:30am ETA summit/ crater (picture)
7:30am Start descend
10:00am Back @ lake Aguingay (break camp)
11:00am Start descend
1:30pm Arrival @ Lake Bulusan
2:00pm Tidy up
3:00pm Late lunch
5:00pm ETD to Manila
What actually happened:
Letter from Wild Boars of Bulusan
This was sent to Sir Jovi a couple to days prior to our climb in Bulusan, Sorsogon.
The Bulusan Volcano Natural Park limits the number of climbers we are allowed to have on Mt. Bulusan with the minimum of Five (5), Maximum of Twenty (20) climber per climb. Clearance has been approved for this two batches from our Hon. Mayor. Your group of Twenty-two (22) will be joined by another batch of climbers set to climb on the same day. Since the number of pax from your members exceeded the maximum of twenty, two of your members will have to join the other batch comprising of Eight Pax. A ratio of One (1) Guide per Five (5) Pax should be followed. Your members will be divided into four teams with their corresponding Ecoguides. Kindly divide your teams into four and choose which of your two members will join the other Batch.
Please inform us right away so we could already assign your Ecoguides for each of the four teams.
You need to bring your own food and water at least 4 Liters and other provisions that will last for the 2D/1N Climb. Gears needed: Cap/Hat, Raincoat, Jacket, Sweater, Long sleeve dri-fit shirts, Trekking (long) Pants, Trekking Shoes (GoreTex is advisable) with additional socks, Gloves, Face Mask, Sun Glasses, atleast 25 Liters Backpack for ascending Mt. Bulusan with at least 2 liters hydration pack. Cookset, Stove, Cellular Phone with adequate electronic load and fully charge batteries (extra), Camera with extra batteries, Binoculars, Headlight/lamp, Insect Repellent, Sun Screen Lotion, Personal First Aid Kit, Meds, Vitamins and Toiletteries.
The jump off point is Bulusan Lake, Bulusan, Sorsogon. The latest starting time for climbing from Bulusan Lake to Aguingay Lake (base camp) Mt. Bulusan is 2 P.M.). It is advisable that you'll be in Bulusan Lake early morning for processing of your registrations, medical check ups, orientation/briefings and last checks of provisions.
Thank you.
Best Regards,
Wild BOARS Helpdesk
SMART +63. 919.223.1536
GLOBE +63. 916.522.1500
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The Bulusan Volcano Natural Park limits the number of climbers we are allowed to have on Mt. Bulusan with the minimum of Five (5), Maximum of Twenty (20) climber per climb. Clearance has been approved for this two batches from our Hon. Mayor. Your group of Twenty-two (22) will be joined by another batch of climbers set to climb on the same day. Since the number of pax from your members exceeded the maximum of twenty, two of your members will have to join the other batch comprising of Eight Pax. A ratio of One (1) Guide per Five (5) Pax should be followed. Your members will be divided into four teams with their corresponding Ecoguides. Kindly divide your teams into four and choose which of your two members will join the other Batch.
Please inform us right away so we could already assign your Ecoguides for each of the four teams.
You need to bring your own food and water at least 4 Liters and other provisions that will last for the 2D/1N Climb. Gears needed: Cap/Hat, Raincoat, Jacket, Sweater, Long sleeve dri-fit shirts, Trekking (long) Pants, Trekking Shoes (GoreTex is advisable) with additional socks, Gloves, Face Mask, Sun Glasses, atleast 25 Liters Backpack for ascending Mt. Bulusan with at least 2 liters hydration pack. Cookset, Stove, Cellular Phone with adequate electronic load and fully charge batteries (extra), Camera with extra batteries, Binoculars, Headlight/lamp, Insect Repellent, Sun Screen Lotion, Personal First Aid Kit, Meds, Vitamins and Toiletteries.
The jump off point is Bulusan Lake, Bulusan, Sorsogon. The latest starting time for climbing from Bulusan Lake to Aguingay Lake (base camp) Mt. Bulusan is 2 P.M.). It is advisable that you'll be in Bulusan Lake early morning for processing of your registrations, medical check ups, orientation/briefings and last checks of provisions.
Thank you.
Best Regards,
Wild BOARS Helpdesk
SMART +63. 919.223.1536
GLOBE +63. 916.522.1500
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Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Nowhere but Up!
I was invited to climb indoors by Comodo at Tandang Sora. I came from a meeting with my business partners in Malate the night before, so it was not in my plans to pack along sports wear. The Famy climb was postponed due to the incessant downpour and the severe weather conditions within Metro Manila for three weeks now.
Three LPAs were expected to come by PAR. Thus, for the safety of every one, the gang opted to climb indoors. I tagged along. Even without climbing clothes on.
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| Hanging |
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| Maskel |
Kuya Kelly taught us the basics. Literally the basics. There is now new belaying tricks/steps because gri-gri (semi-automatic lock by Petzl) was replaced with Black Diamond ATC (tubular device evolved from Sticht plate). There is now five steps to belay someone. Pretty tiring, I guess. I did it only once. Haha!
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| The gang |
PowerUp TS is at 690 Tandang Sora Avenue, Old Balara, Quezon City.
Socials afterwards at Dencio's Capitol Hills.
Thursday, August 2, 2012
What will you do?
Whilst waiting for Breaking Bad to buffer, am watching One Week again. And it prods several questions on my mind.
1. What is death? Have you ever thought about it?
2. If you have one week left to live, what will you be doing instead?
3. How do you become a nihilist?
4. Have you defined your purpose?
5. Josh is cute, no? ;)
"Es ist alles lächerlich, wenn man an den Tod denkt."
I actually am excited for it. I cannot wait to see my Mama again.
I will stop there, else, might you think me fatalist. Hoho.
1. What is death? Have you ever thought about it?
2. If you have one week left to live, what will you be doing instead?
3. How do you become a nihilist?
4. Have you defined your purpose?
5. Josh is cute, no? ;)
"Es ist alles lächerlich, wenn man an den Tod denkt."
I actually am excited for it. I cannot wait to see my Mama again.
I will stop there, else, might you think me fatalist. Hoho.
Quiz Night
Tuesdays are best because it's Quiz Night for
The Pamela Montero Society.
I played, not religiously though, since last year. But I was playing with Gab, a high school classmate, and his med-classmates for Doogie Howser.
This year, I'm playing with my Pisay classmates! Artu dubbed the team, PMS. As Sheldon Cooper (of Big Bang Theory) would put it, Perpetual Motion Squad! PMS! :)
No limit to number of members, so we encourage everyone to join our fun! Hehe.
Mechanics:
8 rounds
10 questions @
Powers: Doubler, Steal, and Riddler
Doubler - can be used once every four rounds. Encircle your answer to get two points.
Steal - Sure the other team got it correct? Steal! Write the other team's name inside a quadrilateral. Can be used once every four rounds.
Riddler - can be used once on the first six rounds. No fun. Can't play during the round, but you get five points for that round.
We play at 121 Grille and Restaurant. Located at 2nd floor Allegro Center, 2284 Pasong Tamo Ext., Makati City, Philippines. Tuesdays, 2200. Come play with us! Call them to make reservations. (+63 2) 856 0529 or 6212677. See you there!
Is your fun more fun than my fun? -RB Tweet
The Pamela Montero Society.
I played, not religiously though, since last year. But I was playing with Gab, a high school classmate, and his med-classmates for Doogie Howser.
This year, I'm playing with my Pisay classmates! Artu dubbed the team, PMS. As Sheldon Cooper (of Big Bang Theory) would put it, Perpetual Motion Squad! PMS! :)
No limit to number of members, so we encourage everyone to join our fun! Hehe.
Mechanics:
8 rounds
10 questions @
Powers: Doubler, Steal, and Riddler
Doubler - can be used once every four rounds. Encircle your answer to get two points.
Steal - Sure the other team got it correct? Steal! Write the other team's name inside a quadrilateral. Can be used once every four rounds.
Riddler - can be used once on the first six rounds. No fun. Can't play during the round, but you get five points for that round.
We play at 121 Grille and Restaurant. Located at 2nd floor Allegro Center, 2284 Pasong Tamo Ext., Makati City, Philippines. Tuesdays, 2200. Come play with us! Call them to make reservations. (+63 2) 856 0529 or 6212677. See you there!
Is your fun more fun than my fun? -RB Tweet
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