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"A lovely afternoon tea and little walk at Fulham Palace and gardens, with ladies from the Gym. I hadn't seen the walled garden and grounds for decades. " Maricel in the garden with long distance Crizel. Marcelino and Perla Fuentes with their children. Birthday time with Lexi (10) and Marianne (9). Whopping great cakes and candles from Daddy. The Felixes ‐ Maricel, Zion, Lexi and Dalton. McCauleys Melanie, Marianne and Malachy. Top left to right: Rochelle, Crizel and Perla, Jecko Rubo then Melanie, Perla, Marcelino, Ramil Gorgonio, Jecko and Jonjon Rubo. Good to have a large kitchen! It's the fruit of the palm tree. Crystallized grapes by chef Marianne. We are required to remove this tree for our North neighbours as it's about to fall. We had to get permission to fell it. Here it is again, pointing toward their house. We have a plot where mango trees grow and we take a share of the fruit from the farmer. Parent's Orientation at Davao Central College. The ubiquitous Marang ‐ not as pungent as the Durian but not far off. Marianne and friend dancing to the music (see video below. One of our cameras captures the access lane outside. It's cake time for Rhojcarl (Karlo) Rubo ‐ Many happy returns of the day! Beautiful Orchids grow in our garden with Melanie's ministrations. Daddy's Birthday Bash at Brambles with Maricel, Dalton and friends Ryan and Xander. Right outside our kitchen window is the tree that produced the delicious avocado and many more since. Roast Lamb sunday lunch. Marianne has a new school bag. This is a 'field house' but not THE Field House ‐ Benedict and Caroline's new country abode. Awards for one of Marianne's class mates. Melanie decides to emulate Uri Geller and supplies the raw equipment to practice. Musikademy where Zion and Lexi Felix perform (see video below. A post performance celebration from Musickademy. Birthday card design for Marianne. Birthday gifts for Marianne from m&m. Another birthday! Rex is 50. The 90 cake pops are ready! Domestic Science ‐ Club Sandwiches for Marianne and team. I didn't get any. Your sandwiches are ready, teacher. A morning birthday gift extra for Marianne on 24th. A lovely gift from Margaret Doria in New York. Ready for the Birthday Party. Cakes from Daddy: 9 for Marianne, 10 for Lexi and 910 for Daddy. Filipino dishes ‐ the BBQ Chicken was delicious, thanks RJ Rubo. One of the two dogs recently given by sister Jennibeth disappeared. Somebody said somebody on a motorbike picked her up. It's Nutrition Month at school. How did we know? The Zumba Team.

July 2025 Video Playlist:

1. 2nd  Marianne's cooking  0:56
2. 3rd  Permission to remove a Tree threatening the neighbour  0:14
3. 6th  A rainy day in the garden  0:23
4. 7th  Why We Sing ‐ Marianne and the Choir  3:29
5. 8th  Dancing in the classroom  1:39
6. 12th  Avocado Tree brings fruit  0:35
7. 13th  Goodies from the garden  0:10
8. 20th  MUSIKADEMY with Zion and Lexi Felix  5:25
9. 21st  Rex 50th Birthday party  0:21
10. 23rd  Down the lane ‐ about to be concreted  0:16
11. 24th  Sponge pops for Marianne's birthday at school  0:55
12. 24th  A morning treat  0:25
13. 24th  Marianne's 9th Birthday opening presents  1:53
14. 27th  From the garden  0:05
15. 28th  Fire in Toril Market ‐ recovery already progressed  0:07
16. 28th  The Bayabas Crossing in Toril  0:51
17. 29th  Sodaco Plot ‐ somewhat overgrown ‐ attention required  0:11
18. 31st  A lovely gift from D&W  5:31
19. 31st  A view from our shed  1:11
20. 31st  Choreography practice  4:04

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