Silly Hijack Bid

Like locusts, they descended unannounced on the Garden soon after we were done with our exercises. One of them wanted to herd us to the Chinese Hut for a “meeting”. The lady explained that a party was being organised and that “we” must discuss the arrangements. “We need to decide on the menu, try out the food, negotiate the rates… Apart from Blue Waters, there are other restaurants in the vicinity,” she informed.
It was only then that we realized she was talking about the party over which we had been splitting our hair for over a week. But who was she?
This persona non grata happened to be a self-appointed spokesperson of the Yoga Group, which is intent upon hijacking the Club party. Razia Khan and Srichand Arora have already invested enough time and energy to set the ball rolling. And now, out of nowhere, some stranger wants to take charge and dictate terms.
The lady’s ludicrous approach – not to mention the sheer audaciousness of it all – triggered instant titters and comments that she is yet to grow up. Today, it is the party, tomorrow it could be taking over the Club. Sadly her companions were just as belligerent, something we are not at all accustomed to. But to be fair to them, it was clear that the takeover bid arose from a sense of alienation – the fact that the Yoga Group was “not consulted” while planning for the party.
This only revives the question of whether the Yoga Group should remain an adjunct to the Club, or if it must be recognized as an independent body. Opinion is divided. But now, with such needless display of aggression, the issue has been forced upon us. After all, who wants to get into any unpleasantness early in the morning?
Renu Babani says:
Seriously, who is that lady? After enquiring, found out her name is Cheryl. She is from the Yoga Group. Her surprising outburst after our exercise certainly caught everyone unawares. The members were looking at one another, a question mark on their faces. It looked like she had decided to take over the situation without being asked and wanted to literally be the spokesperson in regards to the party. A huge discussion ensued. Everyone was taken aback with this attitude but all of us stood our ground. It was made clear that no one has been forced to pitch in for the party and the guest fee still stands. I suppose it was an interesting morning and as always, each of us headed home with a smile on our face. Cheers to the Club! May we always be united and face whatever situations are put before us. Laughter is the best medicine, right?
--Renu