On Sunday reached Lakeland Country Club around 7:30 am despite the drizzle. Though I took time looking for an umbrella in the morning, I didn’t actually need it. Had my cap like young Nishant. Nitish and Jolly had umbrellas as did Natalie and Doc. 4 cars headed off from Turf View. Usha with Natalie and Doc, Madhuri with Carl and Sid and Zoria.
So we were 10 ½ hashers. We started the walk inside the club as Carl and Sid had only walked around the perimeters during the past hashes there. Nitish gave us the grand tour around the complex which has a number of swimming pools. A lot of construction is going on to build resorts and cottages behind the club where Nitish’s tiles may be used.
The walk by the waterside was very scenic and no one slipped on any moss. While it pitter pattered outside we sat in the thatched restaurant and ordered alu parathas and yoghurt, alu puris and cups of hot coffee and tea. Jolly taught us how to make paper boats out of the pink and yellow table napkins and the test will be at the end of next month when hopefully we will have also learnt the origami bird that flaps its wings! We then tried sailing the boats from the little pergolas on the water beside which a number of fishermen were trying to catch their Sunday lunch. Our hopes sunk along with the lopsided paper boats with and without rudders. Those on the botanic expedition to pluck eucalyptus leaves (anti cold and mosquitoes) and Bhringaraj leaves (for preventing hairloss) were more successful in their efforts. Hopefully Madhuri and Zoria have made good use of the leaves. Ashish's ginormous night t shirts were then handed out to those who wanted them. All those wishing to enroll in our Sunday morning origami classes please turn up at the next Hashes and get more XXL T shirts! \
7 am Statesman House for Kumartuli on Sunday 10 sept. Breakfast Infinity in Poddar Court
5:45 am Iskcon Temple for Mayapur on Sunday 17 sept. Snacks and lunch provided. Return at 9 p.m.
Those non-hashers wanting to come to Kumartully and Mayapur, please pay up Rs.500 and get a giant night T shirt
Sunday, August 27, 2006
Sunday, August 20, 2006
www.calcuttahashgroup.blogspot.com for schedule
On 20th August we walked around the Common Wealth Graves and then towards the Alipore prison through the termporary bamboo and cloth Presidency Jail Janmashtami welcome gate in saffron colours to see the colonial houses belonging to the District Magistrate, DIG etc. Madhuri, Alka, Rajesh Nath, Zoria, Sid and I then enjoyed breakfast at the Taj which now serves cold salmon, Parma ham and other delicacies. I tried to convince the others to head to Kewpie's for the last day of the Hilsa Festival.
This Sunday we should try and reach Lakeland Country Club between 7:15 and 7:30 am.
Those needing rides, please organise with fellow hashers and friends. You can get a lift with them at 7am from in front of Turf View, big block of flats, opposite the Race Course before the Kona express flyover that we have to take. Those who've never been to the Lakeland Club, it's best to meet in front of Turf View and proceed from there.
Breakfast will be at the Lakeland Club and I'm sure we can use the facilities like the Swimming Pool for a nominal amount. There is also Go Karting I think but I don't know what the timings are.
Those free on Saturday afternoon, please join Bill and Sarah who are in town from Amman on a Revolutionary Hash from the Ranger's at 3 p.m.
Please bring hash cash of Rs.100 for the Mayapur Hash on 17th September. If your friends want to join, we will collect their Rs.270 as well for the round trip and meals organised by ISKCON. The bus leaves at 6 am from Isckon Temple at 3/C Albert Road near Birla High School off Camac Street.
Neela
9830014934
On 20th August we walked around the Common Wealth Graves and then towards the Alipore prison through the termporary bamboo and cloth Presidency Jail Janmashtami welcome gate in saffron colours to see the colonial houses belonging to the District Magistrate, DIG etc. Madhuri, Alka, Rajesh Nath, Zoria, Sid and I then enjoyed breakfast at the Taj which now serves cold salmon, Parma ham and other delicacies. I tried to convince the others to head to Kewpie's for the last day of the Hilsa Festival.
This Sunday we should try and reach Lakeland Country Club between 7:15 and 7:30 am.
Those needing rides, please organise with fellow hashers and friends. You can get a lift with them at 7am from in front of Turf View, big block of flats, opposite the Race Course before the Kona express flyover that we have to take. Those who've never been to the Lakeland Club, it's best to meet in front of Turf View and proceed from there.
Breakfast will be at the Lakeland Club and I'm sure we can use the facilities like the Swimming Pool for a nominal amount. There is also Go Karting I think but I don't know what the timings are.
Those free on Saturday afternoon, please join Bill and Sarah who are in town from Amman on a Revolutionary Hash from the Ranger's at 3 p.m.
Please bring hash cash of Rs.100 for the Mayapur Hash on 17th September. If your friends want to join, we will collect their Rs.270 as well for the round trip and meals organised by ISKCON. The bus leaves at 6 am from Isckon Temple at 3/C Albert Road near Birla High School off Camac Street.
Neela
9830014934
Sunday, August 13, 2006
CENTRAL PARK - The Sojourn
We arrived late to Central Park as Nitish had to pick me up and then Siddique and Carl at the Park Circus round about. We caught up with Gherdie walking around Central Park and Zoria across the bridge. It started drizzling but it wasn't too heavy and we continued on to the rose garden. Coming out of the Garden, Nitish, and Sid had a vile green concoction of karela, kalo megh and other bitter gourds. Jolly and I tried the herbal ginger and tulsi/basil cup. Carl may have had a fresh coconut water to get over the taste.
We then went to the Sojourn Hotel and I was given the panoramic view through the glass of the bubble lift from the 7th floor. Breakfast of eggs to order and fresh out-of-a-can juice, along with paratha and alu dam, corn flakes and some very creamy pastries came to a little over Rs.100 per head.
We decided the next hashes and discussed that we should try a trip to Mayapur as Nitish and Jolly have been and recommend it as a Hash out of town venue. The non ac bus organised by Iskcon leaves at 6 am from in front of the Shantiniketan building on Camac street takes 3 or 4 hours to reach. Lunch is served at venue and its a sprawling complex. Please confirm your attendance as we have to book tickets which cost Rs.270. Hash cost: Rs.100
After breakfast where we discussed what one can take and not take as hand luggage on board flights, and how to renew a work permit and get exit visas, we decided to check out the Abcos food court to see whether it opens early for breakfast. Unfortunately it doesn't.
Ed and Twila and their son and wife came to the Haanrir Khabar Food Festival at Swabhumi later in the day where I was feeding TARA celebrity guests like Rakhi of Kewpies and Shaun Kenworthy. Watch the programme on TARA NEWZ at 12:30 p.m. on Sundays.
We arrived late to Central Park as Nitish had to pick me up and then Siddique and Carl at the Park Circus round about. We caught up with Gherdie walking around Central Park and Zoria across the bridge. It started drizzling but it wasn't too heavy and we continued on to the rose garden. Coming out of the Garden, Nitish, and Sid had a vile green concoction of karela, kalo megh and other bitter gourds. Jolly and I tried the herbal ginger and tulsi/basil cup. Carl may have had a fresh coconut water to get over the taste.
We then went to the Sojourn Hotel and I was given the panoramic view through the glass of the bubble lift from the 7th floor. Breakfast of eggs to order and fresh out-of-a-can juice, along with paratha and alu dam, corn flakes and some very creamy pastries came to a little over Rs.100 per head.
We decided the next hashes and discussed that we should try a trip to Mayapur as Nitish and Jolly have been and recommend it as a Hash out of town venue. The non ac bus organised by Iskcon leaves at 6 am from in front of the Shantiniketan building on Camac street takes 3 or 4 hours to reach. Lunch is served at venue and its a sprawling complex. Please confirm your attendance as we have to book tickets which cost Rs.270. Hash cost: Rs.100
After breakfast where we discussed what one can take and not take as hand luggage on board flights, and how to renew a work permit and get exit visas, we decided to check out the Abcos food court to see whether it opens early for breakfast. Unfortunately it doesn't.
Ed and Twila and their son and wife came to the Haanrir Khabar Food Festival at Swabhumi later in the day where I was feeding TARA celebrity guests like Rakhi of Kewpies and Shaun Kenworthy. Watch the programme on TARA NEWZ at 12:30 p.m. on Sundays.
Monday, August 07, 2006
www.calcuttahashgroup.blogspot.com for schedule
After my long holiday in Houston, New York, Paris and Bombay, I’m back in Calcutta. Here are the month's hashes for August.
Next week let’s meet at Central Park at 7 am followed by breakfast opposite the Stadel. The TARA Haanrir Khabar Food Festival is on 13th August at Swabhumi Rangmanch from 12 noon to 9 p.m. Please come and enjoy different specialities, games and shopping at Swabhumi heritage park. I can bring passes.
13th August 7 am Central Park breakfast opp. Stadel
20th August 7 am Meet at Taj to walk to Horticultural Gardens, Bhowanipur cemetery
27th August 7 am Lakeland Country Club with breakfast
3rd September 7 am Botanics followed by breakfast at Taj
In September we can plan Kumartulli and an out of town hash. All suggestions for the Pujas 21st september to 1st October are welcome.
www.bangalinet.com/durgapuja.htm
www.durga-puja.org
www.123durgapuja.com/
Neela
9830014934
After my long holiday in Houston, New York, Paris and Bombay, I’m back in Calcutta. Here are the month's hashes for August.
Next week let’s meet at Central Park at 7 am followed by breakfast opposite the Stadel. The TARA Haanrir Khabar Food Festival is on 13th August at Swabhumi Rangmanch from 12 noon to 9 p.m. Please come and enjoy different specialities, games and shopping at Swabhumi heritage park. I can bring passes.
13th August 7 am Central Park breakfast opp. Stadel
20th August 7 am Meet at Taj to walk to Horticultural Gardens, Bhowanipur cemetery
27th August 7 am Lakeland Country Club with breakfast
3rd September 7 am Botanics followed by breakfast at Taj
In September we can plan Kumartulli and an out of town hash. All suggestions for the Pujas 21st september to 1st October are welcome.
www.bangalinet.com/durgapuja.htm
www.durga-puja.org
www.123durgapuja.com/
Neela
9830014934
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