Thursday, May 04, 2006

simultaneous breastfeeding record


Filipino mother Rhodora Israel, 29, second from left, front, reacts while breastfeeding her five-month-old fraternal twins Martin Jaime, left, and Mary Faith during an attempt by Manila mothers to set simultaneous breastfeeding record Thursday May 4, 2006. Exactly 3,738 mothers in Manila joined in simultaneous breastfeeding to establish a new record which was aimed at encouraging mothers that there's no substitute for mother's milk. The current Guinness World Record holder was organized by the city of Berkeley Women Infants Program in Berkeley, California when 1,130 mothers simultaneously breastfed their babies August 3, 2002. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)

Tuesday, May 02, 2006

Nokia Phone Cam Photos from Saturday's Ride

Found out last night that my rear tire was flat out, devoid of air. Must have ran over a sharp piece of broken glass; there was a patch of bike path with pieces of broken glass which we did not notice until it was too late to change direction. Tough to spot when you're running over 30 kph.




Tito Pilo and Pauly Boy by Chenoy's Deli, Dollard Des Ormeaux (DDO for short)


Flexible Uncle Pilo squats to get a better shot with his digital camera




Pauly Boy


Here Comes The Sun

Are You In An Upgrade Frame of Mind



Are you in a bike upgrade frame of mind? If you are, you may want to consider this frame of a bike.

Carbonio/Ti? Carbonio/Si!



Would it be a Veloci'Ti? Could it be, could it be a Veloci'Ti - Si, Oui?

Saturday, April 29, 2006

40 km Rde On A Beautiful Saturday Afternoon



Paul, Pilo and I went for a 40 km bike ride this beautiful Saturday afternoon.

We rode from Pierrefonds to the Kirkland Colisee area and back.

As usual, we stopped at a couple of places for photo opp. 1) corner of St. Jeans Blvd and Salaberry in DDO (Chenoy's as the backdrop), and 2) Rive Boisee, near the Marina Center building, by the Riviere Des Prairie.

Looking forward to more fun rides like this one.

> More Photos at my Webshots Photo Album <


Ride Data from Uncle Pilo's Garmin Forerunner 301 GPS Computer

More from yesterday's ride, Old Port Photos

Taken with my Nokia phonecam, starring Tito Lits, Uncle Pilo, photo shoot location: Old Montreal, Quebec Canada - Old Port


We just wanted to have some fun :-), we took some pictures during a short break, and we did not want to rest for long because we did not want to cool down, not yet anyway, we still had a lot of pedaling to do, homeward bound.


Uncle Pilo with his trademark yellow jacket - guguguguguru guguguru guru (sang to the tune of Beegee's Holiday)


Hydration is very important. Pilo doing a Naya bottled water commercial shoot.

Friday, April 28, 2006

Another late afternoon ride to the Old Port of Montreal

It was a sunny but cold and windy afternoon. On the way to the Old Port of Montreal, pedaling through the Lachine Canal bike path, we had tail wind all the way. We were flying, averaging over 30 kph without working hard at it.


Tito Lits and Uncle Pilo, wearing their Ninja cycling costume


We decide to take a breather when we got to the Old Port. Pilo had his digital camera with him, with low batt indicator on, but we managed a few photos out of it.


I was looking at a distance, probably looking at incoming fellow cyclists, with phone in one hand, water bottle in the other, then Pilo said to stay put where I was, he's got a 'shot'. He took this one here, with the sun hidden behind me. Creative talaga si Tito Pilo.


Hold on a second, I have to take a call, but wait, just a little thirsty, let me take sip of my energy drink.


Tito Lits on the phone


Time to head back now, Tito Lits puts on his windbreaker.

A strong head wind stayed with us all the way as we headed back.

Thursday, April 27, 2006

The Da Vinci Code: Separating Fact From Fiction

The Da Vinci Code: Separating Fact From Fiction

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Saturday, April 22, 2006

Elisabeth Von Trapp continues traditions of singing, charity

wfn.org | UMNS# 217-Elisabeth Von Trapp continues traditions of singing, charity

Found this article about Elizabeth Von Trapp.

[ Stowe, Vermont weekend post ]

Stowe, Vermont Weekend - by Tito Lits

Stowe, Vermont Weekend - by Tito Lits

Clicking on the small thumbnail photos will open the larger view. Just click away.

Stowe, Vermont Easter Weekend 2006 - Trish, self-portrait Stowe, Vermont Easter Weekend 2006- Tita Nil, co-pilot Stowe, Vermont Easter Weekend 2006- Tito Lits, guided by his GPS navigation system (Garmin c330)
Cast of characters include left to right: Trish, Tita Nil, and the chauffer, Tito Lits.

Left Montreal the morning of Good Friday. But, before leaving, there was the traditional breakfast at a McDonald's.

Stowe, Vermont Easter Weekend 2006- Marv & Len's C230 following close behind Stowe, Vermont Easter Weekend 2006- C230 Mercedes Benz
Trailing right behind was a black Mercedes; inside were Auntie Lenny, Timmy, Aubrey, and their chauffer, Uncle Marvin.

Stowe, Vermont Easter Weekend 2006- Stowe, Vermont Stowe, Vermont Easter Weekend 2006- beautiful whichever way you looked Stowe, Vermont Easter Weekend 2006- breath-taking view
The view was breath-taking.

Stowe, Vermont Easter Weekend 2006- a little celebration drink Stowe, Vermont Easter Weekend 2006- more stories, new drinks being mixed Stowe, Vermont Easter Weekend 2006- Trish in the kitchen
We had lots of fun- telling stories, cracking jokes, just being together.

Stowe, Vermont Easter Weekend 2006- lower level, family room, music room Stowe, Vermont Easter Weekend 2006- Johnny and Aubeyone Stowe, Vermont Easter Weekend 2006- lower level
The cousins had lots of fun too.

Stowe, Vermont Easter Weekend 2006- Dad catching up on some late night tv show Stowe, Vermont Easter Weekend 2006- Tita Nil stretching her legs Stowe, Vermont Easter Weekend 2006- sleeping accomodations
Dad watched his favorite show, Tita Nil did her leg exercises, and tired Mikey rested.

Stowe, Vermont Easter Weekend 2006- still somewhere in dream land Stowe, Vermont Easter Weekend 2006- Chantey's bed Stowe, Vermont Easter Weekend 2006- Mike watching a movie on his laptop PC, Dad folding the sheet
There was plenty of room to lay their their tired, sleepy heads to rest.

Stowe, Vermont Easter Weekend 2006- in front of Trapp Family Lodge Stowe, Vermont Easter Weekend 2006- family pose by the driveway, Trapp Family Lodge Stowe, Vermont Easter Weekend 2006- Trish and Mom (Tita Nil), entrance to the driveway of the Trapp Family Lodge
We even got to visit the famous Trapp Family Lodge (as in the Von Trapp Family- Sound of Music fame)

And of course, there was time to do one our favorite things; no, not eating, but yes we did that too, - Yes, Shopping!!

Friday afternoon bike ride to the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve

Beautiful day for a bike ride, well, almost anyway, it was very windy once again on our way downtown towards the famed Grand Prix circuit- Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.


Just getting started, washroom stop on the Lachine canal bike path, just across the Dairy Queen Ice Cream stop

We managed to make one complete spin around the circuit inspite of having ridden through strong head winds from Lachine, through the Lasalle bike path, and finally to our goal, the circuit (right beside the also famous Casino Montreal).


Watching fellow cyclists zoom zoom zoom by.


Pilo with remnants of the Expo 67- Man and His World in the background. The spherical structure was featured in the last Amazing Race - Family Edition, when one of the race's stage stop was Montreal.


Collage of photos taken with Pilo's camera

Tito Pilo and I both brought our digital cameras but both were very low in battery power :(, therefore just a few photos were taken.


sunset scene taken by Pilo

The sunset scenes with the Montreal skyline as the backdrop was beautiful. There will be another time, Lord willing.

The ride back was more pleasant for our leg muscles, what with a good tail wind urging as on homeward.

Have a good, fun, and safe ride!




Update - Additional photos from Tito Lits' digital camera




Tito Pilo - Montreal Skyline as backdrop


from a different angle


Structures left behind from World's Fair aka Expo 67 "Man and His World" hosted by the City of Montreal back in 1967.