Precautionary warning on return of covid 19 and other related viral infections

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"Health is wealth.  As I took the public transportation today, this post wore face mask.   Because, friends warned me Covid maybe back.   Coupled with rising number in HK and Singapore:

     1.  Friends in the memorial business are noting rising number of deaths due to respiratory, pneumoniia

          like causes;

     2.  Diagnostic centers  are reporting positive csses of covid 19

     3.   N pox too

So be careful when in public places. Wear face masks in crowded places Social distncing, Handwashing. Get yourself a vaccinations vs covid 19.  

  The DOH may not want us to panic and/or re following orders not to mention report covid 19 again under this administrations. Nor spend again on vaccines

Went on a Jalajala ride with a kapadyak a Dr, usually at Domsa, riding on his MV

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This post went with a Dr. kapadyak from DOMSA.  I met him yesterday and this post decided to visit it now, the day after our meeting.  There are other trips to be made and this project seem to be pending forever.  It was pending then, and pending now.

It is a huge estate and its intestate 33 hectares,   And we talk about the 3rd generation of heirs.

We went up higher this time to observe the overlooking portions, and one of its strength - being source of the potable water in the Barangay.   But we were about still 500 meters off, and there are summits still far away

Mango was being harvested (perhaps without their knowledge, and must be huge loss for the family)  There were forest trees growing and the soil seems to be suitable for agri forestry.   The most expensive tree seem to be growing here and we can have business of seedlings and seeds here.   The inputs for the project being conceptualized are here.  It looks more exciting.

We passed by Manang Rina at Bugarin and had snacks there.   The Dr and Manang Rina knew each other  Manang Rina was operated on for free by the companion of the good Dr. 

It was a great trip, ride on a Motor Vehicle.

Portion ng property nila naglandslide

Visited the Church of St. Francis de Asisi last Friday, as we did Laguna loop (in a car)

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In the last leg of the Laguna loop (which we did in a vehicle we visited the bamboo church of Macamot of Binangonan, which had a grand plan of building a Cathedral.  We promised a big support in case we closed a project nearby.  Its parish priest Fr. Castillo celebrated his birthday last May 4.  This post felt obliged to help the church building vision even in a small way.   Over the last 4 decades in business, we helped at least 4 churches in their construction projects.   It was late almost 7 when we arrived at Macamot and we nearly did not recognize the goood Father.

We felt good doiing this.

Bamboo Church, Saint Francis de Assisi, Macamot Binangonan

Searched for MTB rider met at Manang Rina Willax for sculpture works

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Last Friday, this post searched for a biker from Longos Kalayaan for a possible sculpture contract.    We met him at 4pm Friday after a visit to a Calamba project.   He says he trained with the best in Angono and he has a group in Paete (the next town) who does sculpture work.  I hope he is one of the best

Met him at Manang Rinas resto at Bugarin about a year ago    He mentioned he does sculture. 

We have a pending project ast Calamba for a Christ the Redeemer (just like at Rio de Janeiro) 60 footer

Those car bike, MC accidents of loss of bike lanes pour cold water in cyclists enthusiasm, make them afraid

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The publication of many pictures of accidents involving bikes and motor vehcles sow fear into the hearts of cyclists. Furthermore, the safety that used to be provided by bike lanes is gone;  most of them have become sharrows.  (Shared ROWs)

Even pros die from motor vehicle accidents.  And there are deaths in MV accidents where the passengers are protected by metals, how much more if it is between an all metal MV and a biker?  That is fear inspiring.

Ride safe friends, kapadyaks.

MC bike crash

Exercises to avoid for Seniors (and those that are recommended

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The exercises to avoid for those over 60:   

1.  Running

2.  Heavy lifting

3.  Pylometric exercise (those that involve jumping)  

Exercises that are recommended:    

1.  Brisk walking

2   Balance exercises

3.  Light weights;   calisthenics    

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzwkU4xv2PI

Voted early did an antenna ride and met brother in law of real estate tycoon in the town

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This post took advantage of the early voting for Seniors and after coffee, went up Antenna.  The last time I was there was on Maundy Thursday when there was ruckus for a fee for entering the vicinity.  There was none.  A portion of the road going up was under repair and had sand overlay which made pedalling up slippery.   Was I glad that going up was not that difficult.   There was a momentary tukod at the portion 20 per cent incline where I avoided another bike going downhilll at my lane.  Could not get on the bike again so I walked the final 20 meters of the incline.

At the summit, I was given free noodles by two bikers one of whom turned out to be companion for a property tripping at Calaca.  Mr. Ferdie Baracoro.  He is also the brother in law of top real estate tycoon in Angono.  Owner of the Jollibee commercial complex, an ice plant in their 40 hectare property near Laguna Lake.  

Non bike post - sports loved by the new Pope Leo XIV

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It was mentioned that he loves tennis and baseball, having grown at Chicago.  He also plays trombone (a la Glenn Miller) and  may have brought one to the Vatican

Visited Uncle who had an eye operation

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This post visited an uncle (he is 4 years older than me being the youngest among the brothers and sisters) who just had an eye operation (laser operation;   he got a new lens on his right eye)  I just wanted to know how he was doing and among other things  we talked about:

      1.   His association with a former mayor and son of big food manufacturing firm in Pamapanga;

      2.   A kababayan head of ABC in a city who was influential at SBMA

      3.   A kababayan who earlier did well at SBMA;

      4.   The 200 hectare of so property  that they could not touch in the said province

      5.   Business opportunity for a high value tree farming.   

He was happy2 that I visited him.    

Some products:

1.  Veteber oil and grass

2.  Ylang ylang fragrance

3.   Agar wood

4.   Elemi from Pili nuts

Ben is excited about the endemic plants in the Philippines.   Ylang ylang and veeber quality in Phil is good

Celeb rider of a Superbike not available for selfie

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On my bike ride to DOMSA last April 30, 2025, Bike Cheal and wife saw a famous celebrity on a superbike.   They ran to have a selfie.  But unfortunately, they were not able to get him on time and he left.  He is a super celeb not wanting to connect with his fans