4.20.2007

My Little Pony


Apparently, these things are mechanized.

We were at Fun Ranch last Sunday, this just-for-kids entertainment and activity center next to Tiendesitas here in Ortigas. Nice concept, but it was incredibly hot. This place needs an Iwata (or several) - you know, those outdoor airconditoners that are selling really well this summer.

We ended up riding bumper cars (Baz liked it, Hadrien not so much) and crossing - back and forth, repeatedly - a "suspension bridge" they had strung across the 2nd floor atrium.

We didn't realize these large stuffed animals with saddles could be ridden around the place until we were about to leave, when we saw another kid shuffling along on one.

This picture came to mind because we've got a joint birthday party for the two boys scheduled tomorrow afternoon at Malou's house (Baz is April 8, Hadrien is May 2; April 21 is the Saturday in between both dates). It briefly (as in, for half a second) crossed our minds to get a riding pony, but instead we're sticking to Swimming Party With Inflatable Childrens' Pools. Besides, personally I feel sorry for ponies with entertainment duty like that.

If only there were a provider for some animal other than ponies, then maybe that'd be worth considering. Llamas would be nice. But for a really Philippine touch, how about a Palawan Mouse Deer? Then there'd be a section where you could pet the tarsiers, and throw monkeys to Philippine eagles. Doesn't anyone have ideas like this?

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

please email ninang weester a copy of the pony )lloking like a cow) photo. thx.