11.11.11

What’s so special about today’s date that’s driving everybody crazy? Many people cannot wait till tomorrow to buy a house, car, cell phone, utensils... whatever. Some lovelorn couples are determined to elope should their parents not give them away in marriage today. Even babies are in a hurry to be born like there’s no tomorrow!
But how did this once-in-a-century date play out for us at the Garden?
One, Sitaram Hivarkar kick-started the exercises with a “Hei-shaa, now pay attention please!”
Two, Srichand Arora came sporting a brand new T-shirt and raised an accusing finger at Geeta Sardhana for being over-talkative.
Three, Kishor Babani played only Kishore Kumar songs.
Four, the ‘Jingle Bell’ sardar-ji (of November 8 post) introduced himself as Tohba Singh from Delhi – temporarily stationed in Mumbai, visiting his son.
Five, a huge dried branch broke off a tree on its own and landed right where we exercise. We reached there rather late.
Six, a graceful young man with beard performed tai-chi with a lovely girl in red near us, providing wonderful visual entertainment.
Seven, Bapu Rane reported spotting Hari Singh Shekhawat on TV last evening. He wasn’t sure if there was also a chudail (witch) lurking anywhere closeby...
So that’s broadly how the morning of 11.11.11 unfolded for us. Big deal, huh!
Dilip Babani:
Why is Arora-ji angry? Please don't make him angry. You should all do your exercises quietly. If you want to talk, do so ishare se. By ishare se, you can talk a lot without disturbing others!