The day had begun at 4, this morning for me, as I'd to drop Sanil and Mini at the bus stand so that they could board the 5 o'clock bus to Tirur. They're off to look up our cousin's newborn baby at Kidangoor. After the early morning sojourn, I'd ducked off to another short round of snooze.
The JCB man and his deputy commenced their work on the dot at 9. Their work was time related in that the total hours clocked would determine his ultimate bill @ Rs.750/- per hour. Yes, Sajeev had quoted Rs.50/- less compared to the earlier guy. Perhaps, he was trying to make a fast buck on me.
Sanil and Mini were back by lunchtime after their successful visit. Meanwhile the rain clouds were gathering and it had started to pour by about 5 o'clock. The JCB guy was frustrated that he was left with a half an hour's work but had to carry it over to tomorrow thanks to the weather.
The electioneering continued unabated. A controversy has erupted among the Malayalam film fraternity about the fact that Mohanlal and Dileep shouldn't have canvassed for Ganesh Kumar when his opponents were also from the film fraternity. In my opinion, they've a point. While it's only but natural that the members of the fraternity will have differing political ideologies, the entire lot could have stayed away from canvassing!
Meanwhile, guests and relatives continued to pour in to meet us. Mom was thrilled to see hectic activity in and around the house, reminding her about the good old times. She was briefed about the goings on and given a peek of the changing landscape.
Tailpiece.
Over the last 48 hrs, I've graduated from a former naval officer to a 'farmer' naval officer. I must admit that I've got the hang of operating a JCB!
The JCB man and his deputy commenced their work on the dot at 9. Their work was time related in that the total hours clocked would determine his ultimate bill @ Rs.750/- per hour. Yes, Sajeev had quoted Rs.50/- less compared to the earlier guy. Perhaps, he was trying to make a fast buck on me.
Sanil and Mini were back by lunchtime after their successful visit. Meanwhile the rain clouds were gathering and it had started to pour by about 5 o'clock. The JCB guy was frustrated that he was left with a half an hour's work but had to carry it over to tomorrow thanks to the weather.
The electioneering continued unabated. A controversy has erupted among the Malayalam film fraternity about the fact that Mohanlal and Dileep shouldn't have canvassed for Ganesh Kumar when his opponents were also from the film fraternity. In my opinion, they've a point. While it's only but natural that the members of the fraternity will have differing political ideologies, the entire lot could have stayed away from canvassing!
Meanwhile, guests and relatives continued to pour in to meet us. Mom was thrilled to see hectic activity in and around the house, reminding her about the good old times. She was briefed about the goings on and given a peek of the changing landscape.
Tailpiece.
Over the last 48 hrs, I've graduated from a former naval officer to a 'farmer' naval officer. I must admit that I've got the hang of operating a JCB!
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