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Got to see Madras Boat Club on Saturday, thanks to Kribs organising yet another Bloggers meet.
Apart from the regulars - Kribs himself, Nirenjan, CC, Harish, Chenthil, Vijay & myself, this time there were so many new faces. Its nice to see so many people into blogging. I got to meet 2 journos - Liffy & Samanth, then Somu, Ram Vishwanathan, Prabu Karthik, Vijay & Hari, Archana, Vaibhav, Prabu Karthik, Krithik, Shyam & Sathish. Good of Enfield to sponsor this meet...had a good time. ( Burp!)
On my way out, the heavens opened up with a vengeance, it seemed. Initially I sought shelter but seeing no signs of the rains abating, decided to just get the hell home. I never received such a lashing by rain before. Even squinting my eyes to the bare minimum was painful. Still, it was a heaven guided decision. The pouring, blinding rain turned the streets into water logged pools; at some places, upto knee level. Had I waited longer, I would have had to swim home!! My Kinetic spluttered once or twice but never gave up. Never been so happy - and relieved - to reach home in one piece. Time to follow the dictum - leave home / office early; reach office / home safely!!! Ya!
Ferrari called up y'day to remind me about the pic in the Hindu featuring our very own MSA. A gain. So, in his honor - Ferrari's, that is - here's one more ditty. Seemed too good to let it go.
As one can see, Mani is at it again
surely, he hasn't heard of the word 'to refrain'
perhaps, he's keen to prove he's no fuddy duddy
and so, goes to great lengths to be everbody's 'bosom' buddy
methinks all this requires chutzpah & nerves of steel
should anybody write funny, will he bring them to kneel?
Aaccck! Ravi doing the *disappearing* act. See ya, guys!
;)
Posted at 03:53 pm by Ravi
 | | | Ravi
July 26, 2005 04:00 PM PDT
Yo Expressy,
M.A.M might have followers coz of her spirituality and feminine mystique! But MSA, I doubt!
:) | |
| | | Ravi
July 26, 2005 03:59 PM PDT
Thanks, Kris! And welcome! Good to meet you that day! :) | |
| | | Ravi
July 26, 2005 03:58 PM PDT
Hi Ranga,
Danks! Pearls of wisdom, eh?
;) | |
| | | Ravi
July 26, 2005 03:56 PM PDT
Hey Capri,
Chennai-la mazhai-na periya adhisiyum-ma? Actually, it is, isn't it? This city needs all the rain it can get.
:) | |
| | | Ravi
July 26, 2005 03:55 PM PDT
Sangeetha,
Lets not venture into that minefield! Perhaps he's just a good guy,very effusive in his greetings! Maybe he's a bad politician coz which politician would do all that, unless he's a donee? Get that?
;) | |
| | | expressions
July 26, 2005 02:09 PM PDT
Mata Amritananda Mayi is famous for her method of transmitting spiritual blessings to followers by means of hugs, hence she is known as "hugging guru. I blame Mata Amritananda for spreading the hug epidemic! I think MSA is totally inspired by her ;) | |
| | | kris
July 26, 2005 12:05 PM PDT
that was a nice short report on CBM.
am getting doubts about our Mani Shankar Aiyer, first it was British Minister now Pakistan Minister!! :-)
hes getting too playfull!! :-) :-)
am blogrolling u... & as u said only 1 i've seen on blogdrive till now!! | |
| | | ranganathan
July 26, 2005 07:32 AM PDT
hi...hi...
mani(yana) kavithai:-) | |
| | | capriciously_me
July 26, 2005 04:24 AM PDT
mazhaiya? adhuvum kottara mazhiaya? madras-laya? nallavanga ellam inge irukaracha eppadi ange? & am really glad that indians (esp @ the minister level :P) are open to all this kinda things these days ;) | |
| | | Sangeeta
July 25, 2005 11:58 PM PDT
That was me again:P | |
| | | Name
July 25, 2005 11:57 PM PDT
Perhaps he is just happy and gay? are u reading much into that? | |
| | | Ravi
July 25, 2005 11:57 PM PDT
Hi Nagila. Err, I don't think we've seen the last of MSA's antics..more to come! I'd like to see what he'd do if a woman diplomat comes calling! Heaven help her! :) | |
| | | Ravi
July 25, 2005 11:55 PM PDT
Harish thambi is not turning into an anna, witchy! :0) | |
| | | Ravi
July 25, 2005 11:55 PM PDT
Hey Somu....welgum, welgum. Re: meet snacks, nothing great that you missed. Tame stuff, nothing fiery! Good you got some the fizzy stuff at least.
Your'e right about Mani hugging everybody in sight. Perhaps, he's just happy?
;) | |
| | | nagila
July 25, 2005 08:58 PM PDT
nice post and nice blog.. yes i agree with u..the last pic shows mani at the peak of his antics | |
| | | Wicked Angel
July 25, 2005 08:45 PM PDT
Harishkku vara vara dhairiyam koodi pochu | |
| | | Somu
July 25, 2005 07:12 PM PDT
Hard a good time, burp ??? I could just grab a bottle of pepsi and a glass of lemonade ! Nothing more. What more can I expect if am late !!!
And yeah, the vengence of the raingod was on me too !! Was stading in downpour for 15 mins to catch a rick !!!
As with hugging, I see no issues with it. But Mani seems to be doin it with just about everyone. | |
| | | Ravi
July 25, 2005 07:10 PM PDT
Thambi Harish,
Danks!
Re: your second para - Venda, ange-la poova koodadhu! I must correct Sophi now as to who's the more naughty one!
;)
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| | | Ravi
July 25, 2005 07:08 PM PDT
Ya, that's right, Shyam. Do ya think MSA gets carried away in the heat of the moment?? ;) | |
| | | Ravi
July 25, 2005 07:04 PM PDT
Witchy,
Yup! 1000's of miles apart and the relief/smiles are the same! Arre Wah!
:) | |
| | | Ravi
July 25, 2005 07:03 PM PDT
Thanks, expressy! Glad you liked it! After all these hugs, I would be careful with even an handshake with him! :) | |
| | | Ravi
July 25, 2005 07:02 PM PDT
Hari Birather,
'Protocol' ...yup, thats the right word! U said it!
Cheers,
:) | |
| | | curses
July 25, 2005 06:36 PM PDT
brilliant verse :)
though ur last line could send imaginations running really wild especially after looking at him in poses like these!!! :P | |
| | | Shyam
July 25, 2005 06:18 PM PDT
Nice one, Ravi :) Damn, I used to be a big fan of Mani Shankar Aiyar for his writing, but I dunno, he probably shouldnt be allowed to do press shoots. Has he actually LINKED his arms around the other guy's waist???? The man is embarrassing, I tell ya... | |
| | | Wicked Angel
July 25, 2005 04:47 PM PDT
HAHAHAHA someone needs to tell this guy that it is not on to be overtly friendly! Hilarious photographs
Thousands of miles apart and similar experience with the rain, eh :) | |
| | | expressions
July 25, 2005 04:45 PM PDT
LOL....Thanks for the laughs Rav :) That is very funny indeed.
I think we'd all be a lot happier if he reverted to a strict handshake!
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| | | Hari
July 25, 2005 04:33 PM PDT
Hi Ravi,
I too felt the same. Seems quite beyond the barriers of protocol and dignity for a Cabinet Minister to hug somebody in a much more than friendly manner in public. | |
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