Sunday, February 25, 2007

Kristina and her family have left Calcutta but before she left she participated in the Woman's 10 k Marathon run on 25th February and Madhuri and Petra were at the finish line to cheer her and take the picture. Sid and Bonani and others were on a Boat Cruise for the launch of the book on the ghats and I was away in Digha to recce for Mandharmani. I enjoyed the balmy skies in Digha but didn't make it to this remote beach.

Monday, February 19, 2007

We were 12 this morning at the Mudiali fisherman’s Cooperative also known as Nature Park. We walked around the lakes and saw many cormorants. Margherita and Anais snapped lots of pictures that will one day be up on the blog site. Petra has a p i cture of herself wth a g i normous Tangra f i sh. After our walk we reached the Taj and found it completely over run by French sailors. Madhuri promptly sat down at our table and after 9 they had all cleared out and we could calmly get seats and breakfast.
Madhuri and i were able to contrbute our money for the coming 6 months. We have also placed an order for T shirts to be made and worn by us for the kolkata Marathon coming up next weeend whch is also kristna’s and Petra’s last hash as her stint in Cal wth iBM is over. She is keen to compete in the women’s 10.5 and this is a chance for the hashers to support a fellow hasher to victory.
On Sunday 25th February 2006, Exide presents the The Telegraph Kolkata Marathon. There will be 3 races: -

Race Distance Starting Time
Marathon 42.195 Km 7:00 am
Ladies Run 10.5 Km 7:15 am Forms at kennel Club on Mayo road
Fun Run 4.200 Km 8:00 am

We hashers will once again be participating in the Fun Race.
Reach Red Road at 7:30 to fill in your registration form and collect your Marathon T shirt and cap.
Once the Fun Run is over, you can collect your breakfast box and drinks. By 9 after the Fun Run is over, there will be a performance on Red Road as Sandeep Vyas did last year.
To check who all ran in the Airtel Marathon check under Archives for March 2005 on www.calcuttahashgroup.blogspot.com
The total prize money on offer last year was Rs 7.60 Lac. The event is being organised by the Athletics Coaches Association of Bengal. (ACAB).
So come Run For Your City and join us in making this years marathon a grand success.
More on last year’s marathon on www.kolkatamarathon.com

4th March Botanical gardens and taj Bengal 3rd happens to be holi so i may be away in Shantinietan.
11th March we are planning an out of town trip to Mandaharini whch is 2 stops before digha. Nitish knows a good guest house.Pristine beaches to wade in and no crowds! Those who can take car and driver please come forward.4 hr journey. Also possble by bus.

Sunday, February 11, 2007

Dear Hashers and Booklovers,
The Cal Book fair is on in Salt Lake but heres something closer to
town. Hope you will join. It gives us great pleasure to invite you to
the following event at Crossword, Elgin road, Kolkata.
Join us for the launch of the book 'The Calcutta ktchen' by Simon
Parkes and Udit Sarkhel.

The launch will be followed by a dialogue with Mr. Victor Banerjee
(Actor and gourmet), Mr. Nondon Bagchi (Food critic & leading
columnist), Mr. Simon Parkes (London-based food writer and
broadcaster) and Moderator Sujoy Prosad Chatterjee.

Date & Time : Thursday, On 15th February , 6.30 pm.
Venue: Crossword, Elgin road, Kolkata

About the book:

Calcutta's food is richly diverse. There's freshwater fish from the
city's rivers, street food, recipes influenced by the British
presence, sweets, extraordinary vegetarian dishes, and a rich variety
of rice dishes. Simon Parkes explores the city's food culture,
including its people, flavours, markets, traditions and restaurants,
while Udit Sarkhel gives recipes for the city's finest dishes.

The two authors, Simon Parkes, a journalist who works for BBC Radio
4's The Food Programme, and Udit Sarkhel, one of the most respected
Indian chefs in Britain, have combined to produce a timely book on
Bengali cuisine.
There is also a discussion Forum organised by pUBLIC on 17th Feb 5 p.m. at Max Mueller Bhavan on the Right to Information. pLease join us
there.
This Sunday we are set to do the Taratala Environment park. Seven
thirty am. Taj Bengal after. Then we can decide if we want to go to
Tangra in the evening for the chinese new Year.The wetlands hash was cancelled as there were not enough people golng.
Cheers
Neela

Sunday, February 04, 2007

Botanical Gardens and TAJ BENGAL

We were a fair bunch at the Botanical Gardens. I got a lift with Vineet and Ippui, and was supposed to pick up a Swedish Delhi Hasher whom I’d asked to RV in front of the Zoo but he ditched as did my houseguests Shaman and Margeherita. Madhuri and Siddiqui were waiting in front of Turf View to offer us a lift, and in the confusion headed to the other entrance. With Rajesh Nath, Doc, Zoria, Kristina, Petra, we headed towards the Banyan Tree to meet up with Madhuri and Sid, and Sunita who finally reached with an Australian down for the Book Fair called David Curzon ( no relation to the Parks, Bonani ;-). While waiting for Sunita at the Banyan Tree, we discussed various hash matters.

Various options were discussed and if we can all meet on the 18th we can finalise.

Option 1: Rs.1000 for a 6 month subscription. (Or payment of Rs. 800 on 25th Feb till 30th June, 2007). Rs.1000 July to December, 2007.

This option will make accounts easier and more transparent. It is an incentive for regular hashers.

T shirt inclusive and 50 % off on outings.

Option 2: Rs.100 for each hash.

T shirt bought at actual cost. Outings at actual cost.

Guests: Rs.200

Guest Children: Rs.100

The cash in hand as per accounts presented will be placed in the bank.

Collections in hand for 2007, to be used as petty cash, for incidental expenditure.

11Th February 7:30 am in front of ITC Sonar Bangle for a walk in the Wetlands.

18Th February 7:30 am in front of Taratala Mudiali Fisherman’s Cooperative for a Nature Park walk. Taj Breakfast.

Please email your ideas and views by 17th February. And come with your suggestions on Sunday for utilization of Hash Cash.


Neela

9830014934

Prospective hashers please note the website and log on in the weeks to come to find future hash venues. www.calcuttahashgroup.blogspot.com
Neela
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