Unseasonal

Plotting a storm in the teacup

We are in the grip of a bizarre cold wave stemming from unseasonal rains and hailstorm ravaging large parts around Mumbai. However, attendance for the exercises was not as bad as yesterday’s (see post). Elsewhere, the Garden wore a deserted look. In Shekhawat’s words, “The cold has consumed everybody (Thand ne pee lee sabko…)!”
But this did not deter him or his comrade in arms, Bijoy Gupta from playing the fool with each other. For once, Valentine’s Day holds a lot of promise for both of them though it is not clear what mischief they would be up to tomorrow. Tara Chand Seth suggested that Shekhawat better rehearse his act with a red rose today itself while Karun Sharma wanted a ‘dry run’ of what the duo has lined up. Both however, chose to reserve their best till tomorrow.
One thing has become eminently clear though. Some of us are in constant need of an adrenalin rush to justify our presence in the Garden. So even when there is no reason to be on a high, we invent an excuse. Till last month, it was the Annual Function. Thereafter, we got all worked up on a picnic (that eventually did not happen). Now it is Valentine’s Day… Holi's next. Keep smiling.

Karun Sharma:
We are already missing our Angad Singh who had been 'arrested' for his pappi pappi role in the Annual Function drama. For Valentine's Day tomorrow, people are eager to bring rose roz if they get a rose return gift roz.

Lt Col Angad Singh (retd):
Big Laaf does not need an excuse to be happy. The members are naturally happy and proud of being in this unique Club. Keep enjoying.