28th April 2014 - 4th May 2014 [1st episode of RDBDJ Series]

   The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything they just make the most of everything that comes along their way.

Aakh Bhichaye Bahtee hai, Kisee ke Aane ka intezaar hai.

‘Aayega Aanewala Aayega’, Bhajrahi dil mein yeh Jhankar hai,

Aakein Jhuk Rahi hai, Na Jane ushe kya manzoor hai.

Phir bhi kise ka Intezaar hai, Intezaar hai.

‘Aana Jana’ in Family!!!!

27^th Sun:   Mummy – Chinky – Rinky left for Hydrabad in morning flight.

28^th Mon: Kashyap goes to Lonavala for Baloon Ride and Shooting

29^th Tue: Muskan returned from Mumbai Shopping Trip in morning.

30^th Wed: Kashyap – Dhwani left for business meeting in Xylo to Mumbai

30^th Wed: Kashyap – Dhwani Returned from Mumbai Trip at early morning around 3.30 am!

30^th Wed: Lali – Manju – Sharat – Akshay – Muskan Left for Hydrabad in morning by Xylo

30^th Wed: Kashyap leaves for Goa in AC Bus!

3^rd Sat: Mummy – Manju return from Hydrabad in flight

3^rd Sat: Lali – Akshay – Muskan – Sharat – Chinki – Rinky Return to Pune in Xylo from Hydrabad.

How time flies. I still have this tinge of feeling of excitement with me for our first Van road trip to Hydrabad. We had gone by Brand New High Roof Brown Colored Maruti Van to attain Sapna’s wedding. Bindiya & Mummy were very happy because they were able to stretch legs and as there was enough leg space. We had put small ‘gadela’ between front seat and back seat. For Akshay – Kashyap this was sleeping place, play ground, dinning place, all in one.  Of course we had no AC, tinted glasses, but had nice cassette tape player and cassette of Shobha’s Play list, an excellent collection of Dev Anand and Shami Kapoor numbers specially made for this trip.

And here is Akshay going by road again to Hydrabad to participate in Sapan’s Sons wedding. And between these two trips, there was no other road trip to Hydrabad! How times have changed. Akshay – Muskan made all shopping, preparation, packing just one days before the trip! Whereas I had along with Dad, prepared for my trip weeks in advance!

Now that we are talking about Bajaj’s here is Holi picture at Laxman Nivas, Year 1977 or 1978….

Can you identify them? 50% is passing mark. Get – Set – Go.

Late Night addition;

 

And ladies & gentlemen, ‘Dil Tham Kee Bhaitoo’, my series of “RNBDJ’ is on.

[Episode One] First Over:

         (Please Note: I have to break this news as Breaking News, but at the same time I have to ‘break’ some words. This is hardship of CENSORSHIP.)

This wedding trip to Hyderabad, finally broke the ice. Xxxxt, who was reluctant for match xxxxxx xxxxxxx, opened his batting as stumbling opener. Very first delivery was pushed to square cut by him, very nervously but cautiously, umpire twisted his very prominent mustache which was drawing huge attention, declared four, even before the ball reached boundary. Team owners were happy and gained some confidence. The crowd roared, and specially Akshay who liked the umpires mustache very much, was unstoppable. Muskan and Manju kept on chatting away. This one delivery was discussed in detailed from all angles even by Rinky - Chinky, for 3 hours, with lot of expert comments and merriment. So much so that when six was hit on 3^rd delivery, no one applauded as one should! The Match has taken its momentum and very expect some more hits before a player gets run out. Lot of deliveries are in line, so wait for a bowler to bowl maiden delivery! And as this format of cricket has no time limit, enjoy, till it lasts.

In all this I missed Neha and Kashyap very much, what a crooked sense of humor God has.

 

by P G Dodeja