Mixed Signals

Morning shows the day. So the prabhat pheri (right), stationed momentarily opposite the Garden Gate this morning, was a welcome sign. Regardless of community, caste, age or sex, everybody paid their respects to the Granth Sahib taken out in a motorized chariot ahead of Guru Nanak Jayanti, the day-after-tomorrow.
Arora-sa'ab came in slightly late as he had got delayed in the procession. On seeing Geeta Sandana, he suggested that she take an auto-rickshaw to catch up with the chariot and pay her respects to the holy book. Rane Bhau also came running in late and announced that they were serving free coffee to everybody along the way.
Nahid Khan had some bad news to deliver. It seems Rakhi Sawant’s brother, Rakesh has been admitted to Kokilaben Hospital with a serious heart condition. The good natured gentleman, who has been a regular in the Garden and is known to many of our members, suffered a massive stroke in the course of his walk yesterday. He is still in ICU, his condition precarious.
Between these extremes of good and bad tidings, there were some mixed signals, particularly from members missing. Yusuf Rassiwala’s son informed that his abbu-jaan is still badly caught up in business and it will be some more time before he would be able to attend the Club. Ramila Mistry sent word that she continues to be preoccupied with her mother, who has come visiting from Canada. Kishor-bhai informed that his wife, Renu’s fever has not yet subsided and he intends to take her to a doctor today.
Meanwhile, Kajal Babani (left) has kept her word after the Red Alert post of November 16. She showed up the following day and promised to “send” her husband, Dilip the next. She did. Today, much to everybody’s surprise, wife and husband turned up together after what seems to be ages.
With both of them around, there can not be a dull moment in the Club.

Bhaswati Bose says:<
Absolutely right, with Kajal Babani around, there can never be a dull moment (right)... for ME!
--Bhaswati

Renu Babani says:
I did go to the doctor today. Turns out, it is viral. Since it is contagious, will not be attending the morning sessions for a while. Have been advised rest, not to sneeze/cough in public and light foods. I shall be in touch with everyone through this blog and rest assured shall be back on my feet real soon. So do keep me entertained and updated each day.
--Renu

Bhaswati Bose says again:
Renu and I were regulars all of last week. Unfortunately, I have not gone for two days, nor has she. Get well soon Renu! We need to maintain our record. It's always a nice feeling to enter the Garden early morning and see your smiling face.
I don't know the gentleman who is hospitalised, but I pray that he too recovers soon.
--Bhaswati