FAREWELL, DEAR FRIENDS!

Like all things good, this too must end. The time has come to terminate this blog. We started out in mid-2010 and after three years or so, through 1,154 posts and a viewership of 250,000-odd across continents, we have now reached the end of the road.
It has been an enriching journey, very gratifying and in many ways, ennobling as well. After all, who would have guessed that the antics of some seniors in a Mumbai suburb could arouse the interest of someone located in, say London, or Seoul, or Harare? More importantly, every time someone from the extended family of a member has reached out from some part of the globe, we have felt doubly elated, convinced that the purpose of this blog has been served. It was great till it lasted. And we thank you all for your time, indulgence and support.
But before we say our goodbyes, a word of apology: In the course of day-to-day blogging, we could have erred on facts, hurt some sentiments or perhaps, missed out on matters of detail. For all such acts of omission and commission, however inadvertent those might have been, we seek forgiveness.
The closure of this blog does not mean the end of the Club. The Big Laaf family shall continue to grow in strength with increased vitality and dynamism under the able leadership and guidance of Srichand Arora, Shekhawat, Monthi Serrao, Santosh Tyagi, Razia Khan and others, spreading joy and laughter as always. Here’s wishing them all as well as our followers and readers the very best. Time now to move on.

--Blog Monster

Harish Wadhwa:
* I hope this is not some kind of an April Fool joke. We do NOT want the blog closed or lose the monster! We want Blog Monster tied up with us. Please reconsider your decision, for the good of all the people, who love you so much.
* The daily blogs are not just so interesting, they are terrific and we are all addicted to it. PLEASE, PLEASE... reconsider your decision for us.
o err is human,to forgive divine.
Jagmohan Papneja:
* Everyone makes mistakes. And to forgive someone for a mistake is indeed very hard. As humans, we can't forget easily, which is a larger part of forgiveness. But once we truly forgive, it would extremely pleasant and delightful.
* Some of us feel that emotions have played a role in such a drastic step. We also feel that if reason is allowed to repose, the whole scenario will change. This being a solitary case, a pardon will ease the overcharged feelings.
* Appreciate those who love you. Help those who need you. Forgive those who hurt you. Forget those who leave you!
Anonymous:
Please, please do not close this blog.
Harish Wadhwa (on 5/11/2013):
Hey, today is the day after Diwali -- an auspicious day to re-start the blog. So lets get going again!
Srichand Arora: (on 5/11/2013):
Hi you, BLOG MONSTER! We await you to re-start the blog as so many things are to be attended by you and almost all the viewers are waiting for your day-to-day updates of BIG LAAF. Please re-start immediately.
Harish Wadhwa (on 6/11/2013):
To err is human, and to forgive divine.