Storm Brews

Happy Birthday MOHAR SINGH!

The storm over yesterday’s snap poll hasn’t quite blown over as many lady members still continue to harbor hopes of getting the ‘Woman of the Year’ trophy on March 8. Even after being told that the winner was already decided yesterday (just that the name has been withheld), some are seeking a repoll. And men like Angad Singh are looking forward to a round of serious “campaigning” if only for the fun and excitement that the women are capable of generating.
A whisper campaign however, has started making the rounds with some ladies wanting to know the criteria of selection and even setting their own ground rules. Somehow, one person being declared victorious hasn’t really sunk in. To their mind, this shows all others to be losers. And since it is impossible to make everybody a winner, one lady, with a peculiar sense of entitlement, has suggested scrapping the idea and to instead distribute trophies en masse to all women members without discrimination!

Mohammad Gulzar

If that were not enough, ladies like Razia Khan have suggested instituting a ‘Man of the Year’ award for male members, little knowing that for all intents and purposes this has come to be the preserve of the gay community. Barring one or two members, it is highly unlikely that anybody from the Club would be inclined to claim this distinction on November 19. Still, as Jagmohan Papneja suggests (ref his comments in yesterday’s post), this can be open to consideration.
In all the hullaballoo, Mohar Singh, a new entrant from the yoga group, today ushered in his 61st birthday with chocolate bars. Much as he has been closely associated with us for several years, this was the first time he celebrated his birthday in the Garden. We all clapped and sang, wishing him many happy returns of the day.
Also, we have received an invite from Mohammad Gulzar, another new member, for a ‘home party’ on Saturday evening (February 28). This is to celebrate his formal induction into the Big Laaf family, together with his wife Tabassum (ref post of February 17). Like Mohar Singh, we have known this charming couple and their cute, little daughter, Gultafida for ages. The latter will however, have to wait some time before she can also be taken in as a member.
Bihari Milwani:
Do you know that 8th March 2015 is a Sunday? Do you want all ladies to come to the Garden on Sunday morning to witness the presentation of trophy?
Lt Col Angad Singh (retd):
It is in earnest spirit that Mohammmad Gulzar has invited us to his home for a treat. I thank all his family members for this good gesture. We wish them good health and happiness.
Jagmohan Papneja:
Mohar Singh-ji, wishing you another year of laughter, joy and swasth-raho mast-raho!