MSC SUMMER 2009 PART 3: SWIM, EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY!

After our hearty lunch (hearty: when the cholesterol begins to wrap around your heart's aorta after too much intake of oily foods) and the group has already been full, settled and relaxed, some members carried on with their karaoke concert marathon, some dived into the pool for a nice, warm afternoon swim (the pool water comes from the hot springs of Mt. Makiling by the way) while the others dozed off for a nap to gear up for the anticipated party-all-night later on.

And by dusk, when yet after another sumptuous dinner was over and done with, indeed the resort went on to a full blown party atmosphere!

And what party would it be without some booze prepared by our very own in-house "tanggera", Pimie? But compared to last year's "drinking session", this one's a bit milder. Many of the members opted to swim and horse around the pool and make exhibitions with the pool slide rather than get drunk which was good, for no one plans to clean after another one's vomit due to too much drinking anyway, right? (*wink wink) (continued)

MSC SUMMER 2009 PART 2: VILLA MAGINHAWA

After approximately two hours on the road and a couple of pittstops, we finally arrived to the province of Laguna where there is a place known in the tourism industry for their Resorts and Hot Springs.

Like we usually do for the past FOUR years, we drive around looking for a vacant private resort in the neighborhood that would be suitable to accommodate the choir overnight and has the best price! The hunt for the best resort thus ended when we landed a great deal with the caretakers of Villa Maginhawa Resort.

Villa Maginhawa is a handsome big two-storey house. It is big enough to fit two to three sets of living room sofa both up and downstairs, complete with a lot of recreational "toys" like pool tables, foosball and karaoke. Upstairs were three air conditioned rooms for a comfortable sleep. Most of all, a big swimming pool right by the patio that all of us couldn't wait to dive in!

But before we give in to the tempting sight of this swimming pool outside and go wet and wild, our late lunch was of highest priority! (continued)

MSC SUMMER 2009 PART 1: LAGUNA HERE WE COME!

At long last! The much anticipated activity of the summer season for MSC has arrived! The MSC Summer Extravaganza 2009 that all of us have been beggin' to happen since Holy Week!!!

After weeks and weeks of planning and preparation, not to mention my blogs screaming for some R & R, MSC had its annual summer activity in the province of Laguna (again?) on June 12 (holiday/ Philippine Independence Day), 2009. It's an overnight affair where we rent a private resort complete with amenities of a home away from home. This is the time the members get to relax amongst each other, have fun and live like a real family even if it is limited to only a day and a few hours.

The long journey to Laguna starts at Hilario's Sizzlers Restaurant on the morning of June 12 when all the members assembled at seven o' clock or at least tried to (ahaha!).

We had two stop-overs on this trip. One was at Wartermart in Quezon City to buy last minute food and drinks and the other one was at a gasoline station along the South Expressway for bathroom breaks and to grab a bite at the surrounding fast food chains in the area. (continued)

EXCURSION MEETING 2

Hi guys, since there are only couple of days left before our very much anticipated summer (?) getaway, I decided to make another post regarding the meeting that we did last Sunday. My apologies for the delay of this post because of my busy scheds harvesting at FARMTOWN! HAHA!!!

JUNE 7, 2009 MEETING RECAP:

JAYPEE
spoons, forks, disposable plates

COCOY
2 water dispensers, sandwich spread on the second day

JOSIE (truly the nanay of the group)
super kalan (gas burner), electric air pot, rice cooker, chopping board, knives and other kitchen utensils, ice chest/cooler, frying pan and stock pot (kaldero)

IVAN
stockpot

BERNARD
tasty bread

CENTRAL FUND
ice tubes, purified water (2 containers), plastic cups, styro cups and bowls, garbage bags, rice, instant coffee and iced tea

Of course, there are a lot of extra requests from the members to address to:

FRUITS
green and ripe mangoes, pineapples, bananas

PULUTAN (FOOD THAT WOULD ACCOMPANY THE LIQUEUR):
tahong (mussels), tokwa (tofu), peanuts and junkfoods

Reminders to all the members assigned to prepare for all the meals that we'll partake together on our trip as well.

Let's have a blessed and happy trip everyone!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TATAY

Today, June 3, 2009, our very own "Little Drummer Boy, Machong-machorvang Bonggang-bonggang TATAY BOYET celebrates his 47th BIRTHDAY!!!

OK! OK! The blowout will be on the day of our summer excursion on June 12 as promised (summer in June?).

Thank you very much for everything and may you be filled with happiness and prosperity! Your MSC family loves you!