Exercise in Futility

A little boy, Ayush joined us today for the exercises. No more than two feet tall, he stood in the middle of the circle, sizing us up while we laughed and growled and made monkey faces at him. After some time, he concluded that we were abnormal people and merrily toddled away in search of more intelligent life in the Garden.
This was the only bright moment on a morning marked by low turnout. Apparently most members were tired of all the petty bickering and quarrel in the past two days (see posts) and had taken the day off. Nevertheless, what got many worked up was a certain lady member who reportedly made phone calls yesterday, mobilising opposition towards the Rs50 collections for the Club kitty. Such retrograde attitude (though shared by some others as well) in the run-up to the meeting of February 2 has upset those who had stuck their necks out for the Club's growth. They now realise that whatever initiative they might take in the long-term interests of members would be a thankless task and an exercise in futility. It is not worth the time and effort. Clearly, the outcome of the February 2 meeting is a foregone conclusion.
Jagmohan Papneja:
We need to do a lot more for the laughing group and the measures required for it to grow must be put in place. Besides, we should request existing members to participate at least.
Harish Wadhwa:
* Ayush remains cool with all the monkey faces around him. He must have realised soon that he is better off without these big kids making faces as they exercise! LOL
* Arora-ji, aap kahan they aaj? Missed you at tea!