After a brief lull, preparations for the ‘Big Birthday Bash’ at Blue Waters (see post of last Monday) gathered momentum with Yusuf Rassiwala stepping in to rustle things up a bit. Razia Khan informed that only four of the 18 members she had identified have paid up so far. Six have pulled out. Of the remaining, many have altogether stopped coming to the Garden. One lady of the Yoga Group wanted to pay, but was dissuaded by others because she’s not a member yet.With so many negatives at play, compounded by the sudden indisposition of her elder sister (previous post), Razia had naturally lost heart proceeding with the party preparations. She wanted to hand over charge (saying that she would be leaving for Bangalore on June 1) but nobody has come forward yet. Yusuf-bhai wondered why we do not scale down the party with two separate events -- one for the June-borns and the other for July-borns.
Meanwhile, Srichand Arora sounded an alarm, informing that we might have already forfeited the discount the restaurant had offered. We were supposed to pay an advance to confirm our booking the day-before. Now that the opportunity is lost, he indicated that the deal will have to be re-negotiated afresh and chances are we will have to pay much more than what was earlier settled.
Somebody has to now take time out and visit the restaurant to finalise this.
Renu Babani says:
Looks like these ups and downs have become the norm, be it for a picnic or birthday party. But in the end we do come to a decision which is feasible to everyone. I am certain this time too, a fair decision will be taken. Naturally when it is a party outside the Chinese Hut, things are different and deadlines need to be met. It is not easy organising a party where members back out as time nears. However, let us be positive. I am sure everything will work out... it always does!
Yes, the IPL fever is reaching its climax now and getting up in the morning is hard work. Hopefully once it is over, more members will get back to the routine. Strange as it may sound, we do have some sort of magnet which attracts outsiders to join the exercise. They may not come in regularly; I suppose it could be out of curiosity or just to have a laugh and enjoy themselves for the day. This does make us feel special and it's nice to know that we can make a difference.
--Renu
Anonymous says:
Hello, it is great that at least you pour more light on this issue. Thanks.
--Anon
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Looks like these ups and downs have become the norm in regards to any plans, be it a picnic or birthday party. However, in the end we do come to a decision which is feasible to everyone.
I am certain that this time too, a fair decision will be made and everyone will be happy. Naturally when it is a party taking place outside the Chinese Hut, things are different, and deadlines need to be met. I suppose it is not easy organising such a party where members back out as time nears.
However,let us be positive and am sure everything will work out..it always does!
Yes, the IPL fever is reaching its climax now, and getting up in the morning is hard work. Hopefully once it is over,more members will get back to their morning routine.
Strange as it may sound, we do have some sort of magnet which attracts outsiders to join the exercise. They may not come in regularly, but I suppose it could be out of curiosity, or just to have a laugh and enjoy themselves for the day.
This does make us feel special, and nice to know that we can make a difference!
Hello. It is great that at least you pour more light on this issue. Thanks.
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