The Manotick Inn's New Bike N' Grill

Hi Auntie Lenny and Uncle Marv and the kiddies,

don't think we can make it there this weekend but definitely will want to sample the food from the new bike n' grill of the manotick inn :)

Len, did you find my wedding ring yet? Could be in the laundry room , could be in Aubrey's room, could be, could be....

Maybe it's time to upgrade to a new set, Tita Nil, would probably like that :), after 28 years, hmmmmm...


Welcome to the Manotick Inn's new Bike N' Grill

Batangas Mountain Bikers

Batangas Mountain Bikers

Welcome to the Batangas Mountain Bikers' website -- the virtual tambayan of Batangas City's premiere cycling organization.

The Batangas Mountain Bikers is proud to be a member of the Philippine Cycling Network (PCN), an egroup for the Filipino cyclist.

A great place to meet fellow cyclists and discuss anything and everything biking, the four year-old PCN have more than 500 members from all over the country and several parts of the world.

Ride Schedule

Saturdays are scheduled for more advanced riders. Meeting is at the Dimacuha Shell Station in Barangay Pallocan, near the Days Hotel. Be there before 6:00 AM.

Sunday fun rides are more for beginners and intermediate riders. Meeting is before 7:00 AM at the 7-11 convenience store near Plaza Mabini and the City Hall.

Bumper to bumper traffic at the Old Port of Montreal

traffic update: bumper to bumper traffic at Old Montreal

50km+ ride to the Town of St.Anne De Bellevue

Dr. P and I went for a ride this afternoon. We met at the Lakeshore Blvd near the Sources Blvd exit. He rode from his place in Lasalle while I rode from Pierrefonds.

He did not go to work today, actually called in sick :). He looked just fine to me, but his voice sounded a little rough, complained about congestion in his chest (lungs), and thought that the fresh air will be therapeutic, will help in clearing up the congestion. It's amazing what breathing fresh, clean air can do Dr.P, huh? Maybe you need a good air filtration system at the office.

Anyways, it was truly a leisurely, easy going ride, no pushing hard, some sight-seeing, admiring the view and the beautiful homes along the Lakeshore.

It seemed like a long distance ride to St. Anne's in the previous rides, but now, we find ourselves saying, "we're here already?"

Too bad Paul wasn't able to come with us. He stayed behind to take care of the business- thanks Pauly boy!! Good orders ha?!


coffee break at the town of st.anne de bellevue, mobile phone and microcasette recorder in tow (just in case i have to do some business)

this fly is looking for a caffeine rush, could we share this coffee?

pedestrian overpass near Sources Blvd (Borough of Dorval), overlooking Highway 20

crossing the Sources blvd. overpass, over Highway 40

Dispensing Happiness Blog- Recipes

Dispensing Happiness

Pasta, Sausage and Bean Ragout

6 Main-course servings

2 Tbl. olive oil
1 large onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 lb. ground beef (15% fat)
3 spicy Italian sausages, casing removed
2 14 1/2 oz. cans low-salt chicken broth
1 15 oz. can cannellini, drained
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh basil, divided
2 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. dried crushed red pepper
1/2 cup small elbow macaroni
1 6 oz. bag baby spinach leaves
1/3 cup grated Romano cheese
Additional grated Romano cheese

For the rest of the cooking instructions click here

A really good, tasty dish. And perfect for the encoaching fall-like weather.

Wednesday, 3:30pm at 55th is OK

Should something come up I shall give you a call. Otherwise, we're on.

At 10:47 PM 9/28/04, you wrote:

Weds. schedule 3:30 p.m. at 55th. I have to be home by 5:30 p.m.

Thurs. 4:30 p.m. till nightfall

With the price of gas, I don't mind biking in to work. :-)

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Weather forecast for the rest of the week looks good

We should make the most of this beautiful sunny day weather forecast, don't you think?.
It would be nice if we could ride tomorrow, Wednesday afternoon.
If I could be excused from Thursday night rehearsal, we could ride Thursday night too.
I'm on my way to another Elders Board Meeting. We're in the process of looking for a new senior pastor at Fairview.
Let me know (Pilo, Paul)

Tito Litsto

Looking back, Tour De L'Ile of Montreal 2001

tour de l'ile montreal 2001, it was a cool day, noticed our bikes, either mountain bikes or hybrid bikes, no roadies there
look at Timmy, Trish and Aubrey :)
l-r: timmy, paul, darlene, me (lito), trish, aubrey, len, marv, vince (marv's dad), ??, bebot, pilo, and ?? (pilo's office mate)
can't remember who took the picture, we may have set the camera, a kodak megapixel camera then, on top of something, a garbage can maybe.

recent picture, l-r: len, timmy, aubrey, marv, me (lito), and trish - paul took the picture

how fast our children grow, I thank God for giving me the opportunity to spend time with my children, go for enjoyable bike rides with them, and share thoughts, ideas, etc. with them along the way

here's the link to our Tour De L'Ile 2004 photos, compare
1 of 2, 2 of 2

Ride on a moonlit night

going out for a leisurely ride, really :)

19C outside, clear skies, 11kph wind, why not?

btw, members or contributors, you know who you are :), i was wondering why my profile wasn't showing up on the front page of the blog, when in the beginning it did, so i took of your names of the members list and voila.

i'll put you back on, just need to resend the e-mail invitation.

LGE

Our Saturday Morning Bike Ride with the Manotick (Ottawa) chapter of the EEG Biking Society

the group wanted to have a group photo at this spot
who could resist a beautiful background?

l-r: Lenny, Trish, Marv, Pilo, Timmy, Tito Litsto, Aubrey. Downtown Montreal in the background.

l-r: Lenny, Trish, Marvin, Pilo, Pauly, Timmy, Aubrey - it was a perfect day for teamwork riding, drafting, sharing the load, protecting the yellow jersey :)

Here, Paul finds out that his right shoe cleat is damaged and does not lock-in, secure to the pedal. We still continued our ride towards Ile Notre Dame, did a couple of laps around the racing circuit. On the way back to Lasalle we stopped by Atwater ave., at the Cycle Technique bike shop to get the damaged cleat replaced. Thank God they have a set of original Look pedal cleats in stock. The pair costs $30.00 Canadian; the mechanic did not charge us for installation.

on our way to Ile Notre Dame, Circuit Gilles Villeneuve (Grand Prix Circuit), Lachine Canal Bike Path, l-r: Pilo, Aubrey, Marv, Lenny, Paul, Timmy, Trish

posing for the camera after a couple of spins around the Gilles Villenueve Circuit, Ile Notre Dame, Montreal, QC Canada, l-r: Paul, Marv, Pilo, Lenny, Aubrey, Trish, and Timmy

windy Saturday morning, but a beautiful day for a bike ride, Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Ile Notre Dame, Montreal, Quebec Canada

Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal, QC Canada, on the other side, a few meters behind us is the Casino Montreal, l-r: Timmy, Trish, Aubrey, Paul, Lenny, Pilo, Marvin

stretch limo, corner Notre Dame St. and Atwater Ave., across the Cycle Technique bike shop / store,
we stopped by the shop to get Paul's damaged cleats replaced.
Trish's front tire was leaking air again (we've replaced the tube a couple of times, we've checked the inside liner, seems fine, the tire's got a few cracks, probably needs to be replaced), pumped tire with air while at the shop, she made it back to Lasalle (our starting and return point, mom and dad's place), no problemos

Len found a Mavic jersey just like Marvin's, price reduced to $69.95, down from $89.95; yes, she bought it.

Progress report on the 1982 Peugeot road bike ressurection project: they have not touched the bike yet :(,

Trish put aside a yellow jersey for herself, on sale, $69.95 Canadian, down from $109.95. Good deal huh?! :) (as Tita Nil would say)

side profile, Pilo, nice detailing you did on that plain white Louis Garneau helmet

"Mabuhay" is a Pilipino verb in the form of a command: "Live!"

"Mabuhay" is a Pilipino verb in the form of a command: "Live!"

It is also a wish: "May you live!"

Whosoever says it wishes upon you the great gift of a long and full life.

It is both a blessing and a lusty cheer.

"Mabuhay" (ma-boo-high) is such a large word that it lends itself to a wide number of secondary uses:

welcome, congratulations, thanks, godspeed, hello, good luck, cheers, prosit, sante, viva, kambei, aloha, and many other expressions of goodwill.

All these are a part of life; but it is the gift of life that makes them possible.

"Mabuhay", in other words, is an invocation and a celebration of life itself.

"Mabuhay!" sa lahat po ng aming kababayan na napapasyal po dito sa aming blog :)

"Mabuhay!" to all our blog visitors :)

Friday afternoon ride- photos

Paul, Trish and I met up with Pilo and Louis at the 55th avenue junction. From there we rode along our favorite Lachine Canal Bike Path, all the way to the Old Port of Montreal.

When we got to Old Montreal, by the Old Port, we parted company with Louis who continued to ride headed back to his home in Laval. He said that he might take a side trip, go up and down Mont-Royal before heading home.

We, Paul, Trish, Pilo and I decided to continue riding to Ile Notre Dame where the circuit Gilles Villeneuve is.

Here are some photos:


Paul followed by Louis, Trish, and Pilo. Location: Lachine Canal Bike Path, close to 32nd Ave and St. Joseph Blvd, Lachine, Quebec 

Trish rode with us this afternoon. I love you Trishy!! :) 

Louis, officemate of Pilo, was able to ride with us too. Last year, a few days after he first rode with us, he was convinced and went out, got himself a new road bike, a Cannondale R700 

went for a spin around the circuit gilles villeneuve (near the montreal casino), on the way back we stopped here for a photo opportunity. l-r: Trish, Paul, Pilo 

paul used the flash fill-in, good choice paul! 

Montreal skyline from the Habitat site, along the bike path leading to the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve (Grand Prix circuit) 

Old Port, Old Montreal section, Montreal QC Canada

rue de la Commune at night, Old Montreal

rue de la Commune, Old Montreal, in the late afternoon

boat parking lot :), waterfront, Old Port of Montreal

Montreal City Hall, office of the Mayor of Montreal, in the foreground we see Place Jacques Cartier lined by cafes and restaurants, street performers / entertainers regularly provide entertainment for the crowd at the center of the square

A view of the Bonsecour Market from the Old Port of Montreal, section of Old Montreal