20th Tue:
Mummy-Muskan-Akshay left for Mumbai for Raksha Bundan. Dhwani was already in
Mumbai. Mummy must be holding some kind of record for tying Rakhi without break every year in last 6 decades! I must confirm with her.
They all stayed overnight so that Mona-Amar 40th Wedding
anniversary party can be attended.
21st Wed: Appointment was
fixed for 2.30 at Mantri Center, FC road. A skinny, balding young man Mr.
Mutha, who normally looks after ‘Land Purchase’ department of the company, was
there for agreement finalization. Few points were discussed and I asked him to
consider some concession in Dealership Fee amount. He readily agreed. He waived
of 10%. Afterwards I thought the possibility of 25% discount was there. Well,
we all are bad at bargaining, except for Ladies, especially Manju. Lali was
very happy and I see a new dawn on horizon. But still lot of bridges to cross
before we can say, YES!
23rd Fri: Tejri
celebration is on. Muskan always likes to celebrate every ‘Tauhar’ in
elaborated way and in full excitement. And it is nice to see that she gets good
company from Mummy, or it may be other way round. However, other ladies of
family are bit boring in this department, they do not get excited and jump with
joy on such occasions. But Pinky fasts for long life of her husband along with Muskan.
The celebration season starts with
15th August holiday, all ‘Tauhars’ like Tejri – Chaliho –
Janmashtmi – Dassera – Diwali - Ganpati
etc will be celebrated with same gusto and interest, ending with 31st
Dec year end party! And yes, I forget to mention few birthdays and
anniversaries during this period!
Akshay binged on 21st
night at Mona’s party so much that he was bed ridden on 22nd, 23rd and 24th.
He needs to develop his resistance power, heath wise and eating wise.
Aachal Arora, was our neighbor at
Mira Society. Her mother ‘Pali’ was the first person to entered our house in
Mira Society and made us feel welcome. She is still good friend of Bindiya and
others. Her three daughters were always part of our kids team. It is now 15
years when we have left Mira and they have also shifted. But credit to this
Punjabi Kuddi Aachal and our kids that relationship formed in those days continues.
She ties rakhi to Akshay-Kashyap-Sharat. On Sunday, she invited all her
brothers for Rakhi, keeping modern times other necessary commitments, this delay
is pardoned. This is a Punjabi attitude of keeping relationships warm, what ever the
situation is commendable.
Presenting few lines from….[guess
who?]
Makaan Chote thee, Dil bade thee
Mahmaan ko bhagwan mante thee
Char kiyon? aap challis aate, kahte
thee.
Cheeni dukanoo mein hoti nahin THEE
Per mithas hAr rishte mein tha hee!
Joa tha batike khate thee
Bhook mita, jeevan savarte thee
Aaj chiness, Italian khate hain
Bhook ka to pata nahi, bhimari bulate
hain!
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Quote: As
your faith is strengthened you will find that there is no longer the need to
have a sense of control, that things will flow as they will, and that you will
flow with them, to your great delight and benefit.
by P G Dodeja
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