Amazing Time

[Asim Ranginwala]

Assalam walaikum everyone.

I wanted to thank everyone for coming to the retreat this past weekend.  We had such a memorable time.  In order to capture the memories, we will be sending out a link soon that everyone can use to upload their pictures and videos.  Please use the link as quickly as possible so we can all enjoy.

Cost

I'm in the process of tallying the shared expenses for the trip so that we can get to a final cost per person.  If you purchased something for the retreat, please email (aran...@gmail.com) or text (914-646-5095) me the amount and what it was for.  Please do this by Friday night.

Recap

When we first looked at all the food, I know it looked like we over-did it.  However, on almost every food item, we were almost right on point with the quantity.  Sure we took a few things home, but some inaccuracies are to be expected.  Even the "Egg Debacle" wasn't as bad as it seemed; if people were able to stay for Sunday night and leave on Monday, there may have actually been a shortage.  I'm awful at estimating food (probably because I eat too much), but the team that did this did a great job.

The paya and nihari were a big hit.The s'mores were delicious.  On the other hand, the tent was a fail and the telescope had no lenses in it.  However, to put it all in perspective, we did canon-balls into the water off the dock; priceless.

Thank You

I got a lot of special "thank you"s for organizing the event, and I don't mind taking the credit :) However, the whole team that came together to make this happen includes many people. Zuber bhai and Asif really helped with the location, supplies, and overall organization.  Asma bhabhi, my mom and dad, Jamil uncle, Moona, Khalid Chachajaan and Abida Chachijaan all helped finalize the supplies list and get the items.  My father made multiple trips to Jackson Heights; jazakallah.

I would be remiss not to mention Atif, Khalid uncle and their families for confirming within the hour of our initial call.  Honestly, without those confirmations we would have hesitated to book.Yaseen and Sana changed travel plans in order to come. Masood wrestled with his schedule to make it.  Noor Khalajaan has a recovering knee and she persevered through the long drive. Febin and Bilal were told last minute (my fault), yet they made it. Our grandfather passed away, and everyone helped in remembering him and making dua for him. I want to thank all of you.

Please feel free to continue using this group to share your thoughts regarding the retreat or for other plans and activities in the future.  You can see who is a member of this group by logging into the Google Groups website.  If you have any criticisms, please email/call me, Zuber bhai, or Asif directly.

[masood ranginwala]

JazakAllah khairun for all the efforts of the organizers to allow us to have a good Halaal time

Masood and family

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From: Asim Ranginwala <aran...@gmail.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, June 4, 2013 11:13 AM
Subject: Amazing Time

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[Moona Jamil]

Wasalaam,

Allhumdullah it was a great weekend and we all had a lot of fun! Jzk khair everyone for coming and for helping out. Inshallah we should do it every year!

 

Moona

From: masood ranginwala <mran...@yahoo.com>
To: Asim Ranginwala <aran...@gmail.com>; "nykha...@googlegroups.com" <nykha...@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 4, 2013 1:22 PM
Subject: Re: Amazing Time

JazakAllah khairun for all the efforts of the organizers to allow us to have a good Halaal time

Masood and family

[Moona Jamil]

BTW, the best part was when all the men were trying to BBQ already cooked qeema by putting one bag of bread crumbs and almost put eggs to make kebobs. lol

[Farhana Rahman]

Assalamualaikum All -

I echo everyone's sentiments.  Thanks Asim for organizing, and to everyone else for the team effort.  This was the first time I attended any sort of family retreat and I had a great time.  Inshallah, this is first of many!

Wa'Salam,

Farhana

[Asif Ranginwala]

Here is the link to the picture gallery from our trip.  The password is: popcastle.  You may upload pictures onto the gallery.  The password for that is also: popcastle.  Some of the pictures are in Zuber bhai's camera since I ran out of memory in mine.  Let me know if it doesn't work. 

http://cokeshoke.smugmug.com/Family/Pop-Castle-Summer-2013/29831444_CPfF7j#!i=2557835462&k=FNLPMzX  

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[Asim Ranginwala]

Salaam,

Here's the link to UPLOAD your pictures from our trip.  Please do this at your earliest convenience (this site makes it really easy, you just have to drag and drop the images and videos).

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/guest/CPfF7j/popcastle

Jazakallah.

Asim

[Febin Moideen]

Salam,

I just uploaded the pics I took (pics 251 - 295). Sorry it's late, but uploading directly from the phone wasn't easy. Zubair bhai and Bilal, I think you guys will find some pics you like :)

-Febin

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Date: Sat, 8 Jun 2013 15:45:45 -0400
Subject: Re: Amazing Time
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