Citizen's Park - Flury's - Hash Fan Mail

Sunday, 12th June, we met at the Citizen's Park with the musical and dancing fountains behind Victoria Memorial. Entrance opp. Academy of Fine Arts beyond Rabindra Sadan. There are a number of entrances as the Park is quite large.

We were a Baker’s Dozen at the new Citizen’s Park. George turned up as a surprise to some of the Hashers. Jaap and Cees are back. Christyne joined us as Alain is holidaying in Bangkok. Zoria drove over with her driver in the pilot seat. I gave Carl the Nash Hash in Mysore 13-15 August teaser t shirt Will you be a treat for My-sore Eyes?

As there were few trees to take shelter under, we walked from one end of the garden to the other noting the bins in the form of dolphin, kangaroo, chimp, koala bear hugging bamboo tree etc. There is still construction underway. The Dutch were startled to see people filling up cans of water from pipes for the water used for the musical and dancing fountains that are on only after dark and attract a lot of spectators. We continued on around a lake in the Victoria memorial Gardens noting that they have a sound and light show there all June at 7:30 p.m. but not during the monsoons. Guess we’re still waiting for the Monsoons to start.

We then went on to Flury’s for a complimentary breakfast organised by Shaun who is now responsible for the Flury’s chain of patisseries. Most hashers ordered an All Day Breakfast with rashers of bacon, sausages, fried egg, hash browns, and toast. Rajesh Nath ordered an intriguing dish of paneer and Mexican beans. George ordered beans on toast and as usual was the last to be served. However, Bonani noted that the service at Flury’s had definitely improved, but something had to be done about the flies that must have been attracted by the large chocolate, meringue decorative pieces all around of ships and wedding cakes. I had the fans switched on and the flies were no longer around us. I ordered the Flury’s Special Viennese Coffee that I love. Christyne enjoyed the coffee, as did George, which means that the coffee is perfect for North American sensibilities.

Here’s Christyne’s message to the Sunday Hash:
"It was nice to join the popular group of Sunday Hash. As much as I have to admit it, I didn't see much resemblance with the Worldwide Hashes, but I loved my experience. Waking up early was not too fun, but meeting all these new friendly people was nice. It was also a great experience to have a good breakfast (thanks to Flury’s) and getting to know the people I didn't know before or just enjoying the company of the ones I already knew. I hope to join you, once in a while... maybe with my husband next time (if I can make him wake up! hehe).

I have been receiving more hash fan mail if I can call it that. Here’s one from my French flatmate Patricia.

Dear Hash friends,Im so happy to know all of you ... I come back to Kolkata in july until middle of august 2005 and, of course, I want absolutely to continue to walk near detritus and everything like that !!!For the moment, Im with my french friend Isabelle in the marvellous indian moutains. Last week in Sikkim, this week in Darjeeling and next week (for 2 weeks) in Darhamsala.Wonderful temperature, wonderful weather, wonderful country and ... wonderful people. I met and spoke with a lot of people from Kolkata and perhaps, i propose you new members for Hash Club when I come back in July !I wish for everybody the best in life (only love it's enough...) and see you again in julyTake care and warmest regardsPatricia