Fortune Smiles

Banoo Apa (l) prepares for today's tea party

Fortune finally smiled upon us in the form of Banoo Apa. It had been raining in the morning since Monday last and if there was one thing we missed badly in the Garden, it was hot tea to keep us warm. Today, Banoo Apa fulfilled that wish.
As usual, she had sensed our desperation and without as much of a hint earlier, came carrying a big flask filled with piping hot tea. What’s more, she had brought along an assortment of biscuits and rusks as well. It was the most pleasant surprise anybody could imagine after the exercises this morning.
The tea party today was particularly heartwarming as it came after more than a month of deprivation -- since

Geeta Latte meets some furry friends

the time Banoo Apa had been away on Ramzaan. All this while, we had quite forgotten what it was to be treated to the hot, refreshing beverage. But then, the weather was incredibly hot and humid and we did not really miss it.
Post-Ramzaan, talk on an Eid party is now gaining momentum. This is an important annual event hosted by the Club for which a budget has already been allocated. We are however, yet to take a call on the date and venue because some key members like Razia Khan and Rukhsana Khan have not yet rejoined. Everybody’s opinion matters.
Meanwhile, Yusuf Rassiwala broached the subject of the Eid party he would be hosting. (This too has become an important annual event.) Till last year, he had been organising it in the compound of his apartment block, but this time around he would like to book a hotel/ restaurant for a change. Several options were discussed this morning without actually arriving at a decision.
For the moment though, it was felt that Saturday, July 8, 2017 should be a good date for the party – be it Yusuf R’s or from the Club.
Dilip Babani:
Banoo Apa brought very nice tea and biscuits. God bless you. Eid Mubarak to everybody.
Lt Col Angad Singh (retd):
Ramzaan is followed by Eid which naturally calls for good celebration. It is nice that Eid celebrations are being planned and will befittingly be enjoyed by everyone. Keep laughing.