What Christmas Means to Me...

Christmas is not all about the fancily-wrapped gifts or the white, cottony-soft snow (the snow I only know is inside the freezer). It is about reconnecting with the ones close to our hearts. Just last December 14, 2011, the science department had fun making fun with each others bulging stomachs and idiosyncrasies. It was a moment of pure wholesome bliss... where time seemed to have stopped and all the deadlines did not matter. 


Piles and piles of papers are waiting to be checked in the morning and the morning after... for eternity, but we will certainly remember this night.

Clue No. 4

 

Hope this will help.

Je'nair the Gazelle

NeBleh the Ostrich

Ylna the Mongoose

Ipe the Rhinoceros

Anyr the Antelope

Alderg the Black Mamba

Malnor the Hippopotamus

Y'jo the Giraffe

Anjo the Otter

Lyric the Hyeena

Alecici the Zebra

PeH'nel the Crocodile

N'lele the Warthog

Gre'ca the Badger

In'r Lala the Cheetah

Ir'ro the Baboon

Anje the Flamingo

Rin Caal the Meerkat

Laniv the Leopard
 Ni'owl the Vulture

Le'mrac the Lemur

Orlac the Jackal

R'rachid the Lion

Ai'mahl the Hedgehog

Lipar the Wildcat

Miras the Elephant

Justinus bieberiticous, an alien species in the African Safari, is known to bring bad luck and famine in the region.

New Party Venue

I just can't say no to this face.

The epic battle between good and evil, a little boy's birthday party vs. adult teacher's Christmas party, caused animals in the safari to retreat in their hidey-holes. We don't want the already panic-stricken animals to be traumatized this season. So we'll raise our white flag and move to another safari adventure... just take a right turn, then a left and follow the yellow brick road that leads to Maxcey's Veranda.

Home of the tamer and well-mannered tranquilized safari animals, this is the Buckingham Palace of the great outdoors. No more gnawing on raw meat... we will fork (and knife, ooh elegant!) our way through dinner with delectable and more refined safari dishes. Sip some soup and forget about the harsh winter evening... let the vapors rip-open the time-space continuum and transport you to the wild African safari. Be dazzled by the array of mouth-watering rice choices: Plain or Fried. Work your way through the veggie section and reminisce the crackling of autumn leaves with Water Spinach Tempura, the beauty of spring with Caesar's Salad, the bounty of summer with Special Vegetarian Chopsuey, and the cold cold winter with a bite of Iceberg Lettuce.

Worry not my carnivorous friends, a plethora of meaty deliciousness awaits you. Golden nuggets of Fish Fillet, perfect right-angled portions of Chicken Galatina, freshly engineered Swordfish Kinilaw, peanut-buttery Kare-kare, pillow-soft Beef Mechado, deep-fried teeny shirmps and to top it all.... plump, juicy CR, wait for it, ABS (CRABS)! Yes, and it's not the little-Crabs-that-look-like-insects variety. The crabs are big enough that waiters provide diners with a metallic pliers thingy that cracks crab shells open. I never knew swordfish, chicken, shrimps and crabs are considered safari animals... tsk tsk tsk, years of education down the drain.

My litany of food is far from over... Scientists have recently found the fossilized remains of "The Animal Formerly Known as the King of the Jungle", TAFKAT-KOTJ. The short-lived feline was not known for his music, rather for his unconditional love for sweets. The dessert section of this banquet is served in honor of the Saber Sweet-tooth Lion TAFKAT. Among the former king's favorites are Buko Pandan, Mango Tart, Ube, Crema de Fruta, Ube-Langka Merengue Tartlet,  Leche Flan, Fruits, Fruits and more Fruits.

One special food is known to have anti-predator effects... Pancit "for long life". Eat this and lions won't come near you... and did I say free fresh fruit juice? No? Well, I'm saying it now... Free Juice!

Swanky much?

Maxcey's Veranda is a swanky place to enjoy the holiday festivities. It's elegant with a bit of wildness and it's also a bit affordable. For 300 Php, we can have a buffet dinner with not just a spoon and fork, but with a fancy water goblet, knife, tiny dessert spoon and fork... most of all a plate of good food and great company! Cheers!

Actual veranda outside the restaurant.

Details:

Maxcey's Veranda

Tionko Cor. Araullo St., Davao City

(former location of Ranchero's Grill)

300 Php per person

Party Details:

Same as before ... new venue!




*Food variety may vary, but vegetables, pork, chicken, beef, crabs, fish will always be on the menu. Drinks in can at 40php, fruit shake at 50php... who needs these things if we have free fresh fruit juice!

Clue No. 3

It's Back! 

The Christmas 

Wish List

'Tis the season of head-scratching and brain-popping. Help your teacher pals figure out what you want for Christmas through this Christmas Wish List!

In case you badly want something specific like a fighter plane, the moon or liposuction... feel free to post your 200-pesos worth of wishes on the comment box (click on "comment" link to see said box). 

Clue No. 2

First Year Level Teachers:

Joan Sayago

Rijane Labad

Marlon Royo

Joy Cagulada

April Catayas

Second Year Level Teachers:

Pie Bucaneg

Gerald Balaga

Alyn Encio

Laarni Cahulogan

Ryan Wong

Third Year Level Teachers:

Carlo Magno

Richard Inting

Marcel Torrilla

Ellen Corcino

Fourth Year Level Teachers:

Mailah Demonteverde

Laarni Lorono

Rori Bualan

Marsi Severino

Laboratory Assistants:

Helen Bantilan

Alvin Carrido

Grace Lopez

Jane Reusora

Fifth Year Level Teachers:

Cyril Lusuegro
Lowin Lavisores

Cecilia Martinez

Helen Pulido

Important Note: Any resemblance to animal's appearance or size is purely coincidental.

Clue No. 1

RAT ... ART... TAR...

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