Shooting the Breeze

Saturday Morning Fervor: Time to unwind...

Kiran Prakash (in cap) treats us to khaja

Saturday is usually the busiest day at the Club. This is one day when we tend to unwind from a week of ‘rigorous exercising’ and generally chill out, shooting the breeze. Consequently, the maximum footfalls are recorded on Saturday mornings.
Things turned out even better for us today as Kiran Prakash marked his return from a trip to Bhubaneshwar-Puri carrying a white bag of goodies.
He had brought along a special sweet called ‘khaja’ – actually, a crispy confection of flour cake, deep-fried and soaked in sugar syrup – peculiar to Orissa.
He had some lovely photographs also on his cell phone to show, including one in which he is seen astride a bicycle on Puri beach.
There were others like Siba Prasad Maitra and Yusuf Rassiwala as well, which was to revive the enthusiasm in preparations for the Club’s Annual Day function. However, it appears that instead of September 3, the date for the event will have to be pushed to the following Saturday, i.e. September 10.
This would enable participants (read ‘performing artistes’) to prepare themselves better and have joint rehearsals with one another .
Some technical issues on the lights and sound system also need to be ironed out. A final call on the date however, remains to be taken.
Meanwhile, the ladies and particularly, kids are going full throttle on the singing and dance rehearsals. This motely group has been meeting in the China Hut every evening for the past few days, come rain or sunshine, and are working on their parts, much to the delight of onlookers in the Garden.
If anything, this should revive childhood memories in many -- of the rehearsals they might have been part of during their school and college days.
Lt Col Angad Singh (from Mohali):
It is heartening to note that preparations for the Annual Day function are in full swing. This time, I am sure, it will be more enjoyable and entertaining than last year. Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend this great occasion.