Saturday, October 6, 2018

1st Oct - 7th Oct 18

Hello everyone.

That time of year has come when you do not need any reason to celebrate. Just pick your choice and celebrate. Plenty of options.

Starting with shopping. Muskan - Dhwani went for Mummy's shopping to Laxmi road. Muskan called from there and was very pleased with atmosphere there. The Navratri - Dassera - Diwali period has arrived. So local shops freshen up there stock, put bright lights, clean there presentations and of course decorate.
I need to film the Tulsi baug, Laxmi road, Mandai area now. How long are these treasures, going to survive. There is ever growing onslaught of Malls, eShopping etc.

One more major change was at 1306. After more than 60 years, our grandfather's office saw change. His both grandsons, after years of negotiations finally arrived at even ground and settled the matter. I had played major part in it.
Narendra took the possession from Ravi of BKB gowdown. And as Gopal wants to start a cafe there, they removed Dada table, wall unit etc. Ravi had not touched anything. As he was using the place as godown, there was no need. Whenever we went there our childhood of 60-70 will flash before our eyes. Dada had put "Hare Ram Hare Ram" cutout above cubboards, huge heavy desk was immovable with wooden panels with wooden ceiling. Even his assistant table to his right, was still there enacted. We (maa-manu-lali) would occupy that table, perpare paper sample envelopes under grandpa"s instructions. One person will write customer's addresses. Which will be posted from gpo to all over Maharashtra.

Finally all gone after decades. Now exterior shape, color and wooden staircase are  living reminders of that era, surviving and keeping our memories ever green!

"Lets Celebrate  birthdays every year till age of 10. Thereafter one should celebrate every fifth year. And after age of 100, one can celebrate every month." I suggested this idea on Akshay birthday. And what was response from everyone?

Muskan wants to celebrate birthday twice a year. Dhwani wants every year in proper American style. So does Dhwani mum. Akshay and myself like this idea.


Akshay 's cake 🎂 cutting score for the day was four! And of course to reduce the effect of eating so many cakes, Muskan and Akshay for first time cycled from FC road to MG road.




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