‘Patawwa’ Promise

Hari Singh Shekhawat today kept his promise on “Patawwa” by tossing a proposal (side pic) for a conducted tour of Pattaya (with Bangkok thrown in for good measure) between 25 and 30 November, 2012. He however, clarified that the Club has nothing to do with the trip and all those interested would have to contact the organizers at Senior Citizens’ Brotherhood in the neighboring Garden No 2.
The trip, being conducted by Inorbit Tours, entails a two-day stay at Pattaya during which a speedboat ride to Coral Island, the Alacazar Show and a visit to Nong Nooch village will be arranged. The Bangkok segment covers city and temple tours, wildlife safari, visit to Marine Park, the Chaophraya dinner cruise and a Thai massage session (not exceeding two hours only). The cost of the package per person is pegged at Rs44,117 – which includes airfare to and fro, visa charges, hotel accommodation (on twin-sharing basis), breakfast and sightseeing.
Many members found the cost to be “exorbitant”-- more so when the papers were full of ads by tour operators offering similar packages at a fraction of the price. Even Indian Railways is organizing a six-day tour of Thailand for Rs32,000-odd all told. Planned individually, the trip should not exceed Rs25,000 per head. On his part though, Shekhawat announced that it was not for him to influence anyone on whether or not to join the tour.
Meanwhile, the ‘ladies who movie’ have lined up today’s afternoon show of Barfi (left pic), India’s entry at the next Oscars. Starring Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra and Ileana D’Cruz, the film revolves around a deaf mute with two girls, one of them autistic, providing the romantic foil. Santosh Tyagi, Monthi Serrao, Renu Babani, Bhaswati Bose, Geeta Sardhana and Kajal Babani are ganging up at Cinemax to watch this peculiar feel-good romcom together.
Renu Babani:
* Another trip in the making... Here we go again!
* Enjoyed Barfi thoroughly. Acting was great. A well-deserved entry into the Oscars.
Kishor Babani:
Three cheers to the ladies. Hope they enjoyèd Barfi and turn as sweet as barfi at home. It surely was their day. Why should men have all the fun? Right ladies?