Monday Slog

For the time we were at the Garden today, we experienced overcast skies, light drizzle, strong breeze, bright sunshine and complete stillness in the air… all within the space of an hour. The low turnout only added to the tedium, turning the exercises into one long, dreary slog session through the morning.
Razia Khan urged everybody to start pooling in for the luncheon party slated for June 11 at Blue Waters restaurant – yes, that’s the date and venue fixed after much deliberation and weighing the many pros and cons with all members. Srichand Arora had dined at the place last evening and was all praise for the food and service there. He even spoke to the management and could negotiate a huge discount for our party, provided we confirm our booking (with an advance) in the next couple of days. The restaurant is likely to hike its rates soon after. Hence the urgency of collecting cash.
The funny thing about Razia is that since the time she took upon herself the task of organizing this bash, she has been moving around with a little bluish-grey pouch strung around her neck. It is a reminder to everybody to contribute generously for making the party a success. The pouch looks to be filling up now by the day. It has stopped flapping about in the wind as it used to earlier.
And that’s a good sign.
Renu Babani says:
The weather is sure playing hide and seek and getting rather irritating at times owing to the heat and humidity. The turnout was really low this morning. But guess this was due to the 'Monday Morning Blues'. Hopefully the lunch at Blue Waters will be a success, and am sure we shall enjoy it no matter what!
--Renu