Down memory lane(inspired by Sunkan!)

Dear Sri Sir
One of my favorites books is RK Narayan's "My life". Here he describes his childhood in Purasawalkam area. That area is familiar to me as a child; my father used to take me to th tank and showed me all the places that used to tamarind groves and mango groves where he and his friends stole fruits!
I still read that book over and over relishing the moments of RK Narayan and recalling those of my dad's childhood! I also read the books Kamalamba sarithram and Padmanaban sarithram just to relive those times.
My grandfather used to keep the Deepavali malars and those are only things I still have and relish! The pages are brown and brittle with age and I hope to keep them for a long time.
Thank you Sir for sharing and taking me down the wonderful trip back!

 

My dear Anna

Your post brought me memories of good old days, when we used to wait to hear Binaca Geethmala and also hear Amin Sayani's voice. Those days used to hear the movie stories in Radio instead of going to the Theatre. Elders used to go for movies in the theatre but never used to take us because we were studying.

Those small fights we friends used to have and not talk to each other but stand in front of her house and call out. Everyday in the night grandmother used to tell us to have milk but we never used to like to have and now wait for someone to give us.

My grandmother is from North Parur and she used to tell stories about her native. That time I did not know that I am going to marry a person from North Parur only. For my sister's marriage she had prayed that she will make 1001 kozakattai to Lord Ganapathi praying that my sister's marriage should be successful without any problems. Before my marriage she expired because of Cancer. Told me dont worry you will get a good husband but you only have to pray I wont be there to pray for you and make kozakattais.

 

Dear Sri Sir Thank you much!
I wrongly quoted RK Narayan's book. It is "My Days".
If you are referring to Gangadeeswarar Temple tank, let me tell you that if you want to retain the magic that your dad created in your mind with all his description about the mango and tamarind trees, you should avoid visiting the place now. It is one of the most congested parts of Chennai.
Yes Sir, I found that out about 7 years ago when I went there to see a relative. We would not know that a tank exists behind those bus stops and stores. I don't know if the tank exists at all. I used to go the Hanuman temple with my grandma that was across the corner Ganesha Temple..I saw it demolished before my own eyes..Very sad!
Incidentally, the famed land mark around there, Hotel Dasaprakash is being demolished to pave way for a great residential complex.
Oh I am so sad to hear that about Dasaprakash hotel. I loved their butter dosas and icecreams. We used to go the book store that was bordering it outside on Poondamallee high road.

I have lived in Chennai since the time when the chief and cheap mode of travel in the city were the electric trams. Many buses used to run on coal!
My father's side is from Chennai..I believe my dad's grandfather was working for the Brits in Kurnool. So the family used to travel from Chennai to Kurnool via the forests and Pulicat (Tiger Woods ). He used tell scary tales. I think my maternal grandfather was fromTriplicane.

I hate the present Chennai. I am sorry to hear that Sir. Madras was far superior where we could lead a quality life.

I think I should ask my Dad to start writing memoirs of his childhood so that my children and theirs can have some documentation of life in Madras

 

I am substantially dull-headed person with no understanding of your secret communication on mathematical equations unlike many other intelligent IL members who have already responded to this thread with clear understanding of mathematical equations. I need examples for me to understand what you were trying to communicate. My intentions are not to get you into trouble with your spouse or other nice ladies who are members of this wonderful IL forum.

Are you talking about the following?

Responsibilities:

1) Take full responsibility for the general welfare of the family
2) Accompany spouse for shopping with a smiling face
3) When the children are mischievous, manage them and accept the words, "he or she is more like his/her dad" graciously
4) Defend the family from any external attacks and also prevent the undesirable elements from entering the territory of the spouse whether it is in human form or otherwise
5) Help every way possible, when the spouse invites people to the house for dinner

Privilege

1) Get the right to have your name as the leader of the family in the ration card

Viswa

 

My dear Anna

I think you forgot to reply to my fb. Waiting anxiously for your reply.