Where Next?

Shekhawat fields questions on the next picnic

Shekhawat is still on cloud nine over last Saturday’s trip to Royal Hills (see post). Basking in its success, he does not miss a single opportunity at reminding people how the whole Garden has been “going balle balle” over the picnic. While the intention was to create some jealousy among those who could not make it, those who did go are also getting a little tired of hearing the same thing said over and over again.
Srichand Arora tried to divert Shekhawat’s attention by demanding that the next trip from the Club should be to Bangkok.

Sitaram inquires on the welfare
of Mrs Arora post-operation 

“It’s high time everybody got their passports in order,” he said only to be briefed about certain technicalities which could cost members heavy. “In case someone’s visa does not come through, the advance paid on hotel booking and airfare will be forfeited,” Shekhawat explained.
“But I’m told, Thai visas can be obtained at the airport on arrival,” Arora persisted.
“They have become very strict after the last bomb blast in Bangkok,” Shekhawat said. “I have already made inquires. Suppose they send you back from the airport? Why get into such complications?”
Quite clearly, the experience from organizing so many picnics from the Club has turned Shekhawat into a supremely confident and seasoned planner who would leave nothing to chance. “I am leaving for Rajasthan on September 3. From my village, I shall be taking a group of 14 on a trip to the main pilgrimage spots of Haridwar and Rishikesh,” he informed.
There is another significant change being noticed in Shekhawat. He is no longer the man in a perpetual hurry to organize the next picnic. He would now rather wait for the initiative to come from members and also, not disappoint anyone. Bihari Milwani proposed the next trip to be on March 2016 and he is fine with it. Today Bijoy Gupta suggested a “one-day picnic every month” and Shekhawat is fine with that also. Some ladies spoke of a trip to Rajasthan while a few others wanted a tour of South India… On all counts Shekhawat is game – but would make no commitment to anybody as of now.
Bihari Milwani:
Can we have the next picnic at Shekhawat's native place? We will then get the chance to see his other four salis.
Lt Col Angad Singh (retd) from Mohali:
Picnics break the monotony of our daily routine. These are welcome and healthy for our members. Enjoy the picnics.