December is the birthmonth of Jimmie Gonzalez, Eboy Cosme, Tonichi Gray, Babes Alvarez and Stephen Ty and so they threw a party. The party is of course Batch63's “Grand Kapihan” style as organized by Vince Misa. Babes and Stephen were actually unable to attend the celebration but they managed to send their ‘toka’ to Vince Misa. The food was great as usual. In behalf of Batch63, thanks for the real nice breakfast December boys!
This birthday celebration of the December boys at Manila Polo Club also turned out to be the Christmas party of Batch63. The dual objective of the party brought about a holiday mood for Batch63 who lingered on for more coffee and interesting conversation long after the Kapihan breakfast fare had been put away and the waiters were preparing the lunch menu.
Apart from the celebrants, Batch63 guys who came from far and wide were: Joey Ingles, Joey Estagle, Gary Salcedo, Joey Angeles, Paqui Campos, Bambi Goco, Francis Horn, Raffy Villarreal, Oni Mayo, Poldy Arnaiz, Ed Lim, Steve Hontiveros, Gabby Valdez, Ed Oleta, Tony Estonina, Bert Saenz, Jackie Arellano, George Cunanan, Quito Moras, Gem Yabut, Boy Carlos and Vince Misa. It was good to have dashing balikbayan Tonichi Grey once again. He will be leaving for home (in the US) soon but he made an effort to be in Manila for his birthday. A rare bird is suave Paqui Campos who livened up the discussions with his wit. Paqui is a tried and true cosmopolite who is found in high end parties where there are usually society reporters around. For the Kapihan however, he knows he will have to settle for the Menagerie and photos from my old Canon point-and-shoot.
Since a critical mass of Batch63 guys were present, the GJ group (Golden Jubilee core group) took the opportunity to be productive. A consensus for the Bienvenida food fare (on Feb 24, 2013) was agreed. Read: yummy lechon de leche, pare! GJ Treasurer Gary Salcedo was also seen going around the tables to cajole those who hadn't paid their GJ fund P4K still. Re the Tee-shirt project, Oni Mayo sought out Steve Hontiveros to try and pressure the supplier to start the work. As we know, Steve is trying to get a good deal for the Batch from such manufacturers.
Pitches for the other events for the reunion week were also made. For the golf, Raffy Villareal and Quito Moras confirmed that they will be joining Gary Salcedo, Jack Arellano and Gabby Valdez in the list of the local team. Attention Art Sicat, maybe we can have a US-Phl dual meet. The venue and date for this event however still remains to be finalized. For the Recollection Day activity, Francis Horn is trying to come up with attendees to enlist but is hard pressed to find qualified people from the Batch. Don't quote me, but I'm sensing hat he has not extended his invitation to Tonichi. Before he left the Kapihan, Francis however promised that he will be advising soon re the possible venue and damage that will be required for the event.
Pitches for the other events for the reunion week were also made. For the golf, Raffy Villareal and Quito Moras confirmed that they will be joining Gary Salcedo, Jack Arellano and Gabby Valdez in the list of the local team. Attention Art Sicat, maybe we can have a US-Phl dual meet. The venue and date for this event however still remains to be finalized. For the Recollection Day activity, Francis Horn is trying to come up with attendees to enlist but is hard pressed to find qualified people from the Batch. Don't quote me, but I'm sensing hat he has not extended his invitation to Tonichi. Before he left the Kapihan, Francis however promised that he will be advising soon re the possible venue and damage that will be required for the event.
See slide show for more photos.
