Dry Spell Ends

Tara Chand offers crispy biscuits from Delhi

Tara Chand Seth today broke the dry spell in the Garden with a boxful of biscuits. His son, it seems, had brought them from Delhi. There was no particular reason for this treat, except for what Tara Seth attributes as “Bas… aisi!”
But it was nice to be reminded of the good old days when a treat was in order every other day – if not everyday. The last time anyone did us this favour was when Prabha Kapoor distributed biscuits to celebrate her admission in the Club.

Bhaswati Bose

It was three days back – and that’s a long, long time ago by our standards.
Indications of the dry spell getting over were evident early morning with the surfacing of Mallika Kagzi, the hostess of the mostest Club treats. Much of last week, she was down with a nasty attack of flu and had to stay bedridden, which accounted for the lull in the Garden.

Signatures on the Consent Letter for the Gangtok trip  

With her return, things have begun looking up now.
Meanwhile, Shekhawat got cracking with getting signatures on a ‘consent letter’ from members of the Gangtok Gang. This is a routine undertaking obtained ahead of every trip, absolving Big Laaf of any liability in the event of an untoward incident, mishap or medical emergency striking the group. That everyone including Shekhawat, is proceeding bhagwan bharose into unknown terrain at their own free will and risk, speaks volumes of the indomitable courage and spirit of adventure still alive in our members.
However, an ‘advance party’, in the person of Bhaswati Bose has left this morning to tie up arrangements with the tour operator at Darjeeling and Gangtok. This is mainly to minimize the uncertainties of the trip and ensure that everyone has a good time when they land with lota -kambal this weekend. Bhaswati shall receive them at the airport.
Kiran Prakash:
Though Shekhawat and his Gangtok Gang are proceeding 'Bhagwan Bharose', they will perhaps be travelling more under 'Bhaswati Bharose'. She belongs to the North East and will certainly provide her inputs in exploring what was once called the 'Queen of Hill Stations'.
Bihari Milwani:
Shekhawat is only doing a statutory requirement. The fact is our good wishes are with all of you and your trip will be a very wonderful and memorable one.
Renu Babani:
Have a great trip guys. Take care of each other and return home safe and sound.