Fizzling Out

Brainstorming over a SPORTS DAY

Within two days, plans for a weekend picnic at Byculla Zoo (ref post of February 25) have all but fizzled out. Some claim that the place is still under renovation. Others have found out that there are no rest rooms in the area. Many insist they have “outgrown” the age for a zoo picnic. And then there are those who argue that it is not worth going all the way to see “one bhaloo, two elephants and a lazy python that does not even come out”. The penguins, they contend, are no big deal.
Be that as it may, a new proposal popped up unexpectedly this morning: SPORTS DAY. Banoo Apa broached the subject and it was promptly picked up by Yusuf Rassiwala, Bhaswati Bose, Kiran Prakash and

Nahid Khan is down with
a bout of tonsilitis

others. Only Bijoy Gupta had some reservations -- clearly because he was not part of the last Sports Day on November 2012. “Who wants to play ludo at our age?” he questioned innocently.
Banoo Apa clarified that we could have a variety of sporting events suitable for seniors -- spoon race, thread the needle, dog and the bone and of course, musical chairs. “We don’t even have to go anyplace else to stage the event,” suggested Kiran Prakash. “Sports Day can be held here in the Garden itself, soon after the exercises.”
The suggestion made sense as it would minimize our time and effort in organizing the event. (Our last Sports Day was held at Borivli National Park). As for food and refreshments, it was tentatively decided to have it on the day Zarina Khan celebrates her birthday, i.e. next Monday. In other words, Sports Day 2019 will be held on March 4.
“Whatever you decide do it fast,” urged Yusuf R. “Don’t delay, because the weather is getting warmer with every passing day. Besides, we already have funds allotted for the Sports Day.”

Karun Sharma:
There are two things working out in the minds of many of us. One is to stay within our own comfort zone. And the other is the unclear visualization of happiness if we go for a picnic. Both are a disease. Let us not spread it further.