RECONNECT I
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Shiivdev Narania
Oct 9, 2013, 7:31:12 AM10/9/13
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Aabey Oye Classmates,
After seeing the communications floating around for the last month or so,the
following have emerged:
( a )Sanjiv Sarin and Anup Mandal vehemently pressing for Bum and samosas.
( b ) All people attending have not given their dietary and drinks preferences
to Ramgopal.
( c ) Ramgopal is being a very good host and going overboard. He has roped in
his wife and daughter for the event.
(d ) Anup Mandal has loaded the latest list of participants. Total count 27.
Gentlemen, We have to remember that
( a ) though mentally we are still school boys but our bodies have biologically
aged and we are all 50 years +.We are not gluttons! The enthusiasm being shown is
remarkable but has to be harnassed other wise our spouses and children will have
the last laugh!
( b ) The basic aim of RECONNECT I was to meet each other, revive old memories
, know each other once again, have the families mingle and mesh.
Based on the above facts, the following are recommended:
( a ) If Bum and samosas are mandatory, then the menu be frankies, rolls ,
burgers from KFC / McDonalds. Small eats can be arranged from any where. this
will reduce Ramgopal's burden.
OR
( b ) If Bum and samosas are deleted, then a dinner , including small eats, be
organised through a trader.
All are requested to give their valuable opinion for (a ) OR ( b ) above
by AM 10 Oct 13 and thereafter Ramgopal, Anurag, Sukhbir and self will do the
needful.
The decision , based on the consensus or otherwise , will be intimated to all
by 11 Oct 13.
My personal opinion is that the Delhites can have Bum samosa any time when they
meet next as the spouses may not appreciate / understand the sentiments !
Love and take care,
Shiv
After seeing the communications floating around for the last month or so,the
following have emerged:
( a )Sanjiv Sarin and Anup Mandal vehemently pressing for Bum and samosas.
( b ) All people attending have not given their dietary and drinks preferences
to Ramgopal.
( c ) Ramgopal is being a very good host and going overboard. He has roped in
his wife and daughter for the event.
(d ) Anup Mandal has loaded the latest list of participants. Total count 27.
Gentlemen, We have to remember that
( a ) though mentally we are still school boys but our bodies have biologically
aged and we are all 50 years +.We are not gluttons! The enthusiasm being shown is
remarkable but has to be harnassed other wise our spouses and children will have
the last laugh!
( b ) The basic aim of RECONNECT I was to meet each other, revive old memories
, know each other once again, have the families mingle and mesh.
Based on the above facts, the following are recommended:
( a ) If Bum and samosas are mandatory, then the menu be frankies, rolls ,
burgers from KFC / McDonalds. Small eats can be arranged from any where. this
will reduce Ramgopal's burden.
OR
( b ) If Bum and samosas are deleted, then a dinner , including small eats, be
organised through a trader.
All are requested to give their valuable opinion for (a ) OR ( b ) above
by AM 10 Oct 13 and thereafter Ramgopal, Anurag, Sukhbir and self will do the
needful.
The decision , based on the consensus or otherwise , will be intimated to all
by 11 Oct 13.
My personal opinion is that the Delhites can have Bum samosa any time when they
meet next as the spouses may not appreciate / understand the sentiments !
Love and take care,
Shiv
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Sudipta Gautam
Oct 9, 2013, 7:36:59 AM10/9/13
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Agree with Shiv. Go for option B.
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sanjiv sarin
Oct 9, 2013, 9:35:02 AM10/9/13
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1. The discussion on the bun samosas was done in an open forum. No one was stopped from giving his opinion.
2. We cannot be re-visiting every decision made at every stage.
3. There is no justification for giving unilateral, absolute choices: either this or that. Why is it assumed that no other options are possible?
4. No one is forced to eat or not to eat anything or everything in any party or get-together. Every individual has a choice to select any, reject any, select all or reject all items on the menu.
For example if someone does not want to eat non-veg or avoid sugar , or drink alcohol, it is up to him. Same for bun samosa.
7. Out of the many items that are proposed to be on the menu, I don't see why one or two cannot be suggested by the "janta". Normally the host tries to figure out what the people will prefer.
8. It is not possible to cater to the whims and fancies of everyone. That is why no load is proposed to be put on Ram to arrange (though he is so sweet that he would have happily arranged in case we asked him). Harpreet and Anup are happy to bring them. Even Erol has offered.
9. Each person has his own outlook. Each person has his own memories of school. Each person has his own expectations. Let us not force our own opinions as to what is Reconnect and its purposes and ends are on others. Let us not make narrow definitions and them require everyone to adhere to them.
10. We are all friends. Presumably equal. Maybe some persons are bigger, some are smaller. But no one should assume the role of a school master or Hollat, who will swing his danda on anyone who does not listen to him.
Let everyone have fun in their own way. Let us not get autocratic. Let us not force our own opinions and preferences on others. Majority or minority does not matter. Let even the minority live and enjoy in their own way. Let us be inclusive.
And let us not make a big issue out of it. If a couple of people(or even one person) want to eat or drink something, so be it. It should not trouble any one. Live and let live.
Love, peace and happiness to mankind.
Sanjiv Sarin
PS: To avoid any misunderstanding, all the above is written in good fun. In the final count, nothing matters. Just that I never appreciated Hollat's danda.
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Anup Mandal
Oct 9, 2013, 10:12:38 AM10/9/13
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Sathiyon,
Option B should be the way to go. I agree with Shiv that while we folks may get mingled fast, we need to make sure that spouses get engaged and do not get bored.
Cheers!
Anup Mandal
Option B should be the way to go. I agree with Shiv that while we folks may get mingled fast, we need to make sure that spouses get engaged and do not get bored.
Cheers!
Anup Mandal
From: Sudipta Gautam
Sent: 09-10-2013 17:06
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Subject: Re: RECONNECT I
Agree with Shiv. Go for option B.
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Rajat Bhatia
Oct 9, 2013, 11:24:09 AM10/9/13
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Thamba bhai thamba. The discussion should sine die immediately
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Anup Mandal
Oct 9, 2013, 2:25:13 PM10/9/13
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With some thoughtful discussion in sma74-24x7 channel a short while ago on the same topic, junta at large has come to the conclusion that bun samosa be kept out as a key parameter in deciding on type of menu for the 19th.
Cheers!
Anup Mandal
Cheers!
Anup Mandal
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Sent: 09-10-2013 20:54
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Ramgopal Ramachandran
Oct 12, 2013, 11:41:58 PM10/12/13
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Hi Everyone,
Received a call from Harpreet last night, re confirming his bun / samosa promise. So apparently , he's not read this - to be honest , neither did I see this email.
Ramgopal
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Ramgopal Ramachandran
Oct 12, 2013, 11:44:41 PM10/12/13
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Sorry once again - all okay and discussion is closed . I was reading an old unread message.
Looking forward to the 19th get together
Ramgopal
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