Sean Kirk just turned five last November and is growing up fast. The last time we’ve measured his height was 3 months ago. We were surprised that he gained one and a half inch in such a short period. Im sure his vitamins and proper sleeping bahavior helped him a lot.
It’ll just be a matter of time that he wouldn’t be wearing his catimini anymore, and instead be using a lot of today’s teen apparel. Although he’s free to use some of my shorten clothings if he likes to. But I doubt it haha!
P.S. To all Godmother and Godfather of Sean Kirk. He’s asking me if you still remember him? lol :D
If we only have brought the right tools and extra tube for our tires during our trip, maybe we wouldn’t be stranded on the quiet town of Apalit, Pampanga for almost 3 hours. My ride buddy Nhokie got a rear flat tire at about 9pm. Lucky for us that a vulcanizing shop is just a stone throw away. But nfortunately it was already closed. Funny thing is when we looked around, there’s lots of vulcanizing shop from both sides of the road, but just the same, they were all closed haha.
We just utilized what we have on our motorcycles. Good thing I had brought some bicycle cold patch and an air pump. Getting the tube out of the rim is just to agonizing as we were both a hapless first timer here. I have never fixed a flat tire by myself on the road, I always brought it to a vulcanizing shop near my place, where air tools are the common tool they used.
After successfully applying the cold patch. We hit the road again. Only to stop after a few kilometers as the tire depleted again. Maybe because of numerous punctures. I think we have rode, stopped and applied cold patch for three times until we found a 24 hour vulcanizing shop at about 12am! And that’s when our misery ends haha 
The man I’ve met that night on board a yellow BMW RS1150 served as an inspiration and invitation to everyone to go into riding. His feat was truly remarkable. I was referring to Mr. Evangel Mercado or Gel to his friends. Looking very fit at the age of 62, he just crossed the finish line at Petron Kisad, Baguio city for the AMDG-Petron Endurance & Economy Run.
Coming from Petron C5 – The route that starts in Manila and ends in Baguio City via Nueva Vizcaya, Cagayan, Ilocos, and La Union Province, approximately 1000kms overall. Riding extensively for almost 24 hours, battling fatigue, drowsiness and cold wind. Mr.Mercado actually won First Place in his class of 1000cc and up.
Gel gladly make himself available for some photo session and chit-chat. I asked him if he drinks energy drink along the way to make him awake, alert or somehow replenished his energy. To which he replied “It’s a no-no for me. Mineral water is enough”. Take note of this. He told us secrets about bringing in some “kalamansi” for this stuff truly helps.
I feel great being a rider and being able to meet guys like Gel. Riding out of town and exposing oneself to nature has definitely been gaining of a lot of enthusiasm from riders lately. While exposing yourselves to asbestos would most likely get you Mesothelioma instead haha.
Im having second thought of doing the run myself, but after seeing Gel, I guess I might give it a try next year haha! I salute you sir Gel!
