Monday, January 10, 2011

Special Appearances

Srichand Arora returned this morning in style. He was nowhere to be seen, but his music system could be heard playing in the Chinese Hut -- “Raghupati Raghav Radha Ram”. This was indication enough that ‘the boss’ could be lurking somewhere in the vicinity and would make an appearance any time.
Sure enough, minutes before the exercises were to start, he showed up -- as usual wishing everybody with folded hands, “Hare Krishna”. This was his first appearance in the New Year. The only giveaway that he had not been keeping well was the grey half-sleeved sweater he had worn over his white T-shirt. Otherwise, he looked fresh and energetic, brimming with mischief.
Looking equally upbeat and rejuvenated was Khatoon Baig (right), as she too made her first appearance of the year this morning. She has returned from a brief sojourn at her niece’s in Dubai. Much as she maintains a low profile, she is an inveterate regular for the exercises and her absence during the past fortnight was being noticed and commented upon. She more than made up for it by handing out large packets of phoren cookies to everybody. For many who hadn’t seen such huge pancake-sized cookies earlier, this was an unforgettable treat.
Yet another one to make a surprise appearance this morning was Dilip Babani (left). From his looks it was clear that he was being dragged to the Garden by his wife, Kajal and left to himself, would have much rather continued snoozing in bed. As she was to confirm later, he had even forgotten that today was his birthday. It was only when we all wished him that he got into his elements and rejoiced with us.
Well Dilip-bhai, here’s wishing you once again, many happy returns of the day and thank you, Kajal, for bringing him to the Garden.

Srichand Arora says:
1. DILIP-BHAI, HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND MANY MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY. WE ALL PRAY TO GOD TO KEEP YOU VERY VERY HAPPY AND HEALTHY FOR 2011 / 2012 / 2013 / 2014... AND ON AND ONNNNNNNNNNNNNN. GOD BLESS YOU!
2. Mrs Khatoon Baig, welcome back to the Home of Laughter and of course, thanks a lot for such biggggggg cookies. Mera to nashta ho gaya ji!
--Arora

Bhaswati Bose says:
Happy Birthday, Dilip Bhai! Sorry, I could not make it this morning to wish you in person. But how could you forget your own birthday?!?
--Bhaswati

Harish Wadhwa says:
Happy Birthday, though belated, Dilip-bhai. Coming to business, when is the treat?!! LOL.
--Harish

4 comments:

s v arora said...

KISHORE BHAI HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND MANY MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY. WE ALL PRAY GOD TO KEPP YOU VARY VARY HAPPY AND HEALTHY FOR 2011 / 2012 / 2013 / 2014 ON AND ON AND ONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN. GOD BLESS YOU

s v arora said...

Mrs Khatoon Baig, welcome back home of laughter and off course thanks a lot for such a biggggggg
cookeis. Mera to nashta ho gaya ji

bhaswati Bose said...

Happy Birthday Dilip Bhai! Sorry I could not come this morning to wish you personally.How could you forget your own birthday?!

Harish Wadhwa said...

Happy Birthday, though belated, Dilip Bhai. Coming to business, when is the treat ?!!@#@#. LOL