Party Blues

The effect of overeating yesterday (see post) was visible today. Most of the members chose to sleep it off and did not turn up for the exercises. Those who did, confessed to skipping dinner last night. Almost everyone had a story to narrate of irregular bowel movement, indigestion, acidity, constipation… you name it, they had it and yet, there was no denying that it was “great food” and “we all enjoyed”. Only those who did not attend the Diwali Lunch looked healthy this morning.
Soon after the exercises, Shekhawat got into number crunching and settling the accounts (top pic) on the expenses incurred for the party. He had to refund the excess amount collected from all members and as is his wont, had the figures ready for all to inspect. The best part was that those who could not attend yesterday’s party were not charged at all (but for the contribution in their capacity as hosts). This had been a contentious issue over the past two days, leading to a sharp division of opinion among members – but fortunately, it has been resolved in all fairness.
In the end, we have all realized that organising a restaurant/hotel party with joint contribution is tricky business. It is hard to please everyone all the time. However enjoyable it might be, the misunderstanding it creates is not worth the effort. So, by common consensus, it has been decided never again to have such a party from the Club. Yesterday’s was the last.
Harish Wadhwa:
Who says there will be no party now? We have it every day at the Badmaash Chai Company (BCC). Three prominent members seem to be having a good time on the newly acquired manji there! Party is a 'mood' and not the place to lunch or dine.
Renu Babani's PICSPEAK:
* "Money in his hand... Do I get a share too?"
* "I just got up. Where's that chai wallah? I need a boost!"
[P.S.: Bhasu, do come tomorrow as it is my last day at the Garden... perhaps the 'last tea' before we meet again?]