Birthday Effect

In a state of ennui, but for Bijoy Gupta and Shekhawat (in the foreground)

Now that the Club’s “birthday season” is over, we are beginning to see its effects. People are reluctant to turn up at the Garden these days. Even late-comers are keeping away. To outsiders, the sudden drop in attendance would seem rather strange because the skies are unusually clear in the mornings and the weather, just perfect for the exercises.
Last month when there was a birthday (or some celebration) every other day, we were bursting at the seams. This, in spite of the rough weather conditions and wet surroundings. Everybody was so caught up in the flurry of parties that nothing else seemed to matter then. Now, with all those generous treats and rounds of tea drying up, we are showing ourselves for what we are – those interested in exercising and those who are not.
The situation is unlikely to improve any time soon as the next spate of birthdays would only be in December. September and November are almost ‘dry months’ and in October, we have just two birthdays coming up. Since nothing can pull in the numbers as effectively as the promise of a stuffed tummy, we should be prepared for a protracted lull in our daily routine.
Significantly, this has already become apparent as the source of any activity or amusement these days is centered around just three individuals -- Arun Patil, Shekhawat and Bijoy Gupta. In their absence, we might as well be exercising in a graveyard. For, the rest of us are no more than mute spectators. There is just about no interaction at any level.
In such a lacklustre situation, it makes no sense continuing with this blog on a daily basis. Only if there is something newsy or joyous enough to report will there be a blogpost. After all, why tax the patience of readers with the same boring stuff that has already been done to death?

Lt Col Angad Singh (retd):
The blog makes sad reading. It is desirable that all members attend the morning exercises. It is in their own interest to keep healthy. I appeal to everyone to be regular and keep the blog continuing. I think this is the only blog of any laughter club. My humble salutations to you all for everything you have been doing for the club.

Karun Sharma:
Many of us always look forward to and appreciate the wonderful and classy coverage in the blog. An indefinite pause may not be healthy. This blog is one of the big 'clinging factors' of Big Laaf and we would love it to be around always. As a proud member of the club, I would say that the blog is an efficient tonic for all of us.