email protocol and etiquette...

Dear Prabhakar,

 

Thank you.

You've simultaneously made me feel guilty too, for reasons of perhaps wondering why I have not responded to you with similar appreciation over the dozens of forwards that you keep sending.

 

If u do not misunderstand, and if I may, I would like to make a small confession, observation, and suggestion.....

 

Almost 100% of your 'forwards'.... each one of them 'great ones' for sure.... I am constrained to welcome right away with the 'delete' button for two reasons:

 

i) ...for the clutter accompanying them - in the form of telescoping garbage of 'comets' consisting of email addresses and accompanying muck from the previous forwards in the same chain.....

A long time ago a computer knowledgeable advised me on "internet protocol and email etiquette". He told me, "If you respect and value the recipient of your 'email' or your 'forward'. take care not to clutter his INBOX with unnecessary stuff. Always ensure that you clean up all the garbage before you click on that 'forward' button".

 

ii) The other reason is for safety and security of your own computer against spam and virus attacks. Spamsters and scamsters pick up bulk email 'id's from such open, unsecured and 'not cleaned' forwards to feed into and put in the web of their nefarious schemes and attacks...

 

iii) A third danger which has become almost an everyday affair now is of "phising" or "stealing of identity" and hijacking of one's personal email 'id'... I do not have to elaborate on this, since it's my firm belief that anyone who has an email 'id' today would already have been a victim of 'lottery winnings', awards, and money demands through these scams....

 

iv) As a matter of principle, I do not encourage 'chain' letters and refrain from forwarding them. In matters of 'forwards' one must admit there are 'great' ones that float your way, and many of the jokes and animations that come by can be humourous and hilarious too. Such of those I feel are worthy of sharing with friends and other near and the dear, I ensure that the content is cleaned of all the clutter and garbage and then only 'forward'. Lately, I devised a better parking place for such in my other blogs specifically meant for these:

Do visit among other blogs I maintain:

http://curious-max-guide.blogspot.com/

http://funnymaxjoker.blogspot.com/
http://maxwellspot-pourri.blogspot.com/

You may recall how our own Blog was highjacked many months ago by unsavoury scamsters to post their nefarious messages thereon, when I had shared with y'all the password and the direct-to-blog email 'id'... Luckily I was alert and monitoring the blog closely, and was able to contain the damage and remedy the situation before anything serious could occur - by merely cancelling the previous 'gorilla' id and not sharing the new id with anyone.

 

Pardon me for endorsing this mail also to others in our 'group' ...the intention is only to educate all on matters of internet protocol and the basics of email etiquette ...for the safety and security of all.

 

With warm regards...

Maxie

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On 6 July 2010 17:55, prabhakar ullal bhat <pub391@rediffmail.com> wrote:

Appreciated Maxie. Keep them coming! More the merrier.
Prabhakar
On Tue, 06 Jul 2010 08:18:44 +0530 wrote

Re: Thanks...

Dear Raphael,

Belated wishes for July 4. Only twice before, I was present on US soil to witness and participate in the joy and fervour of the national celebrations.

The fireworks of course, are a treat to see. Keith my son-in-law to be lives on an elevated area of San Jose off San Franscisco. He told us on telephone yesterday how the fireworks around the Bay area set fire to the hillside and we were alarmed - with some little knowledge of the infamous California fires and resultant rescue/ evacuation operations. But we were assured the fire engines did a good job even though it took a while..  
When exactly did you return to the States? ....was your relative in Kerala able to reach your suitcase to Bombay before you took off?

I have uploaded on to the Blog just yesterday a sprinkling of photographs clicked at Prabhakar's on Saturday the 3rd.

By the way, at Prabhakar's, Leo had brought with him a copy of that morning's weekend Pg-3 edition of the Times of India (Bangalore Times.. ?) to let us all see what a handsome and debonair son our Lionel Vasant Kumar has. The caption under his picture identified him as Kirpal Amanna - and we all wondered how Vasant's son got a Punjabi/Sardar name...

My minions at home told us when we returned to Delhi on Sunday, that we brought with us the rains. A parched Delhi was crying for rains. They started on Sunday morning, again on Sunday evening and then continued yesterday - the monsoons in a belated attempt trying to cool down the environment which is still humid and muggy because of the heat rising from the earth crust. The forecast says we'll have more rain over the next three days.

Sonal leaves for England enroute California on the 12th - and doesn't want the rains to confine her indoors, even while welcoming the drop in temperatures.
That's it from this end.

Love and regards to Tessie and your children, and their families.

We'll keep in touch.

Maxie

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On 5 July 2010 23:28, Raphael Maliakal <raphaelmj@hotmail.com> wrote:

Nice to know Maxie is working as our rowing ambassador and getting small parties at different places. I am waiting to see the pictures.
I had a quiet get together in Portland, Maine where my youngest daughter lives. My two other children and family joined us for the three days to celebrate July 4th (US Independence Day) 
Sincerely
Raphael Maliakal

20100703: at the Bhats' - Prabhakar & Radhika's...

The gracious hosts on July 3rd evening: Radhika & Prabhakar

Hector's explaining to an engrossed Sigismund

(from left) Radhika, Philippa and Lennie...

(from left) Lennie, Hariette and Elvira...

Prabhakar covincing Rex on the virtues of Feni - Leo & Maxie needed no convincing nor goading....

Dear Prabhakar and Radhika,

Thanks for the lovely evening at your place last evening...

My apologies for not staying on for as long as I wanted to, but then
the day's circumstances/ and prior committments warranted my departure
when ultimately I did leave...

Even so, it was just lovely meeting impromptu all you people,
including Sigismund and Hariette, Hector and Elvira, Leo and Philippa,
as also Rex and Lennie... Added pleasure on this occasion was meeting
up once again with Hariette, and for the first time - Philippa and
Lennie. 'Twas a pleasure to chat up the latter two, and a real
surprise to know that Philippa was my neighbour on Rest House Road in
my bachelor days!

Thoroughly enjoyed the excellent Feni, Prabhakar... and Radhika, the
'holige' was a delight to devour - a special favourite that I could
treat myself to after a long long time!

Missed Jossie and Yvonne though, for they were the only ones from the
Bangalore gang who could not make it for last evening's 'do' at your
place.

Have just reached Delhi... will upload the pictures at the earliest,,,
soon after the priorities in hand get tackled..

The accompanying pictures are just a few memories of the evening..

With warm regards,
Maxie

Reunion-2010 Group Photos

 

Thank you....

Dear Harry,

I am in Bangalore and using my niece's internet facility.

Can you please send me the images of the treated/amended "group photographs" wjich you told me you have on the disk (scan card ?). I can then upload the same on to the Blog right away.

Thanks...

Maxie

 

PS:

i) only for Leo: pl send me your gmail 'id' since your regular one seems to have taken a dislike to all mail sent by me - and keeps throwig it back to me!

ii) for some reason the emails sent to Jossie and Yvonne ego's email 'id (regojs@yahoo.co)  are also bouncing back. If some one has Josse's correct email 'id', kindly pass it on to me. 

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Arun Talwar <as.talwar@ntlworld.com>
Date: 25 June 2010 08:26
Subject: Re: Thank you....
To: Maxwell Pereira <mfjpkamath@gmail.com>
Cc: harry saldanha <hrtsaldanha@hotmail.com>, "Fr.Walter" walterstevesj@gmail.com

Dear Harry,

I endorse every word that has been expressed by Maxie, may I just add but for the blog and the hard work(brainy) put in by our dear Maxie things would have never moved at the right pace, and from time time little nudge and goading made it such a great success.

Harry was at times getting a wee bit nervous, whenever I spoke to him, assured that alll will pull their socks a couple of inches higher and  make the reunion a great success.

Harry,Maxie please could we have a list of all our classmates who made it.

Once again Harry and the committee deserve a pat on your backs, for a job very well done.

Love to all

Arun

P.S. It is 14.15 hrs. Friday and my son, Avi should be here to pick me up to take me home within the hour.

Sent from my iPad

On 25 Jun 2010, at 13:48, Maxwell Pereira <mfjpkamath@gmail.com> wrote:

Thank you....

Dear Harry,
Hope you got the text message I sent you while on my way to the mountains/ghats via sms on my mobile. I have just returned/arrived in town (M'lore) once again, to catch the night train to Bangalore from the M'lore Jn. tonight. I am availing of this opportunity to try and shoot off a short email - the promised one, in the short interlude between now and boarding my train a short while later in the evening.
Now that our scheduled 'reunion' and its associated agenda/functions are over, this is my small thank you note to those few of you who slogged hard to make the reunion happen. Though some may have contributed substantially, but for Arun, Walty and your initiative and Herculean thrust, the reunion would never have materialized. I personally know your contribution has been substantial, so thanks are due to you mostly.
The whole batch owes you our big thanks and gratitude for making this reunion happen and for meticulously planning the itinerary and seeing it through flawlessly. Every event in the itinerary went through perfectly and most enjoyably.
Unfortunately, because of constant movement since the 21st and lack of internet connectivity on the estates, I haven't really been able to do justice to the Blog, or even upload the photographs effectively for the benefit of all. This may have disappointed many - and some have already written to me about it, Hopefully I should be able to satisfy all at the earliest - maybe even before I return to Delhi/Gurgaon on July-07. I still have miles to travel, towns to visit - Bangalore, Chennai, Pondicherry - and lots of work to attend to, before reaching home - my final destination after this particular trip.
So Harry, thanks a ton once again. It was lovely meeting all the classmates who made it to the reunion - it would have been wonderful if Cherry was present too with her charm to lend grace and colour to our gatherings.. Do tell her we missed her
Will be in touch..... Take care,
With warm regards
Maxie

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3725 Sector-23, Gurgaon-122017

9871263322

God be with you for a speedy recovery....

Dear  Arun,

Just managed to access the internet, while up in the ghats where connectivity is almost nil. Today we are on our way from Gabgal to Sakleshpur, where my property is and I carried the laptop with the net card so have been able to access my mail while passing through Mudigere.

The Lord be praised, I am SO happy to know that the operation is a success and you're back in your room already. Please take care and don't be in a hurry to go home without ensuring proper after care and complete recovery.

Just wanted to shoot of these three lines before losing connectivity. I will try and pen you more later with the details of the agenda from where I left in my last.

My wishes to Chand and the boys. Take care.

Maxie

On 22 June 2010 19:45, Arun Talwar <as.talwar@ntlworld.com> wrote:

Dear Maxi & all my Dear Friends,

Enjoyed seeing the pics. I went to the theatre on Monday,21st as scheduled at 8am and was out at 12 noon. Chand and my 2 boys and my nephew Rahul(jayvanth Suvarna's son,ex aloysian) were with me. The operation was a success. The surgeon was mr o'keefe and he was very satisfied with the results. Normally they keep you in the icu for 36 hrs whereas I have been lucky to be back in the ward in my own bed in less than 24 hrs. I had a good nap this afternoon and seen all the photographs and I'm eagerly awaiting reports of the second part of the proceedings.

Did you raise 50000 rupees,was it a grand gesture from Norman. Please try to collect photographs from all our friends and email it to me. When are you planning to return to your bases? Did Bopiah make it in the end? Glad to know that Trilochan made it. I'm hoping to be discharged by Friday or Saturday.

Keep in touch, love to all.

Arun 

Sent from my iPad

Re: Emailing: 1/2

Dear Peter,

Have accessed your email ,midst my travels in either nil, or poor internet connectivity areas.

You have sent me just one picture from your camera, and not really all the pictures of our reunion clicked by your camera.

As mentioned, because of my constant movement in and camping in areas (coffee estates) without internet connectivity, have not been able to do justice to our Blog... or upload any pictures on to the Blog as yet. I believe I will be able to do that only after I reach Bangalore on the 27th.

With regards,

Maxie

On 22 June 2010 13:27, Peter L. Fernandes <pgferns@mtnl.net.in> wrote:

 

 

Hi Maxie,

 

Am emailing your pics taken in my camera, as agreed.

 

Best of luck,

 

Peter 

Our Golden Reunion

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From: Peter Fernandes to Arun
Date: 21 June 2010 19:08

Dear Arun,
 
Hope you are out of the surgery and are now on the recovery bed. Our prayers and best wishes are with you.
 
I am pretty sure you have received by this time all the updates with the pics of our Golden Reunion Programme just ended. Nevertheless, I felt I should apprise you with my viewpoint too.
 
In fact, I arrived in Mangalore on the eve of our big day. The same day evening I went to meet some of our classmates staying at Fatima Retreat House as informed by Harry. I was too happy to do so but had to return home by 8 pm as promised to my Mom.
 
On the 19th I was the first one to arrive at the middle school premises where I met Subrayya and then Maxie after 50 long years. When some of the rest reached over there my joy knew no bounds. But particularly I had to ask one classmate "May I know you?" and he answers in his inimitable style "I am Terence now settled in Canada". Mind you, this is the very Terence with whom I used to go to school from Bejai all those years! Then I said to myself "Peter, look no further for a more grave embarassing moment in your life!!!"
 
The whole programme went on as scheduled. The weather Gods though mostly favourable, we could not enjoy much at the Someshwara beach due to drizzles. The programmes like Mock class, Self-introduction and narrating most embarassing moments in one's life though proposed and supported over the internet did not take place. May be it could have been possible with an eye on time and with a watchful compere or coordinator.
 
The next day after the Mass and breakfast in the morning, I had to return home to catch the vlovo bus in the noon to Mumbai due to a personal commitment.
 
We missed you a lot throughout the entire Programme. By the way, while thanking Victor and his wife Rosy for the lovely dinner at their place on the first day, I wished our Reunion turn from Gold to a Diamond one.
 
Cheers,
 
Peter
 
 

God be with you for a speedy recovery....

Dear Arun,

A scribble just before leaving from Gurgaon to Hazarat Nizamuddin Railway Station in Delhi to catch the Mangala-Lakshadeep Express and embark on our Mangalore bound journey for the Reunion.

With a prayer on our lips, this is to wish you good luck with your surgery - if it finally materialises on the 17th. I am sure you are in good hands, the doctors attending on you ensuring you get the best of procedures and care-filled attention. And with Chand and your sons beside you, I wish you a successful procedure, a speedy recovery, and a 100% rejuvenation...

Yes, I will endeavour to keep you posted with the happennings at the Reunion. We will miss you.

With love and regards,

Maxie

On 15 June 2010 01:09, Arun Talwar <as.talwar@ntlworld.com> wrote:

Hi Maxie and my dear friends

Thank you Maxie for the lovely photographs, and the beautiful sights of Delhi was great specially for the likes of me who has never had the opportunity to visit Delhi..

well done Raphael on feeling the pulse of India - just beware that while doing that you don't hold  too many feminine hands !!!!!

Just four days to go for the big day - pity that I ca't be with you all. Maxie please make sure that the ones who will miss out are sent photographs etc.

My surgery date has been tentatively set for the 17th. June.

Please keep in touch.

Love

Arun
Sent from my iPad

Raphael in Delhi during his Bharat Darshan!

Hello folks..
I believe the news of Raphael's Bharat Darshan was already posted here. "I want to travel through India and feel the current pulse of the people", is what he told me was his purpose.
Raphael arrived in the Capital city of Delhi on Jun-11 and left for Mumbai by train on Sunday, yesterday. It was nice having him around at my place in Gurgaon to spend some nice quality time together with me and my daughter who is currently visiting me from California.
For those of you in Mumbai and also Terrence Mathias according to whose original itinerary he should also be in Mumbai by now, Raphael has a cell phone number: which you may access, if any of you is inclined to touch base with him in Mumbai before he takes off to Mangalore on the 17th for the Reunion.
Accompanying this mail are a few snapshots of Raphael's Delhi visit. For the benefit of tose who do not know Delhi, I have taken the liberty of also posting pictures of some of Delhi's highlights - in addition to those seen/visited by Raphael.
I am arriving in Mangalore with my daughter on the 17th. Looking forward to meeting the rest of you at the Reunion. Those of you who cannot make it this time, will miss you guys! But we'll keep you posted with the developments and the highlights.

In anticipation of our Reunion,

Maxie

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From: Arun Talwar <as.talwar@ntlworld.com>
Date: 11 June 2010 13:37
Yes, Raphael the proud moments of your life might take more than two
minutes to recall in your case. just heard from Maxie that you are in
the capital and will be spending sometime with him.
have a lovely time
Love
Arun
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On 11 Jun 2010, at 08:54, Raphael Maliakal <raphaelmj@hotmail.com> wrote:

Why is Peter wanting to hear about my embarrassing moments? I am sure he has a great one. I will be too embarrassed to to tell about my embarrassing moments. Does it have to be a true confession or can I spice it up to my advantage?
Let us mix it up with our proudest moments also. I have not started getting ready for my two minutes yet.
Looking forward to the reunion.
Sincerely
Raphael Maliakal

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Re: Golden Reunion Final Programme

Hey Lionel,
Good to hear from you too...
Do access our class blog at  http://sacclassof1960.blogspot.com/  and you will find a wealth of stuff there... which will help you catch up/ update yourself on all that has transpired between your classmates over the last six/seven months!
I will be in Mangalore on June 17th. Looking forward to seeing you on the 19th..
Cheers
Maxie

On 14 June 2010 17:14, <elfahoist@indiatimes.com> wrote:

Hi Maxie

Lionel here,

Can't wait to see u

Love

LIONEL

c: Walter Andrade , dr bailurta , pub391@rediffmail.com, stan coelho , rosemarycurrie@yahoo.com.in, vcurrie@gmail.com, leocunha@airtemail.in, rexnd@dataone.in, pgferns@mtnl.net.in, peterlfern@live.com, lourdes judy lobo , njlobo@hotmail.com, terencemathias@yahoo.com, lcnazareth@yahoo.com, hectornoronha@yahoo.com, mfjpkamath@gmail.com, raphaelmj@hotmail.com, hrtsaldanha@hotmail.com, saldanhamary@hotmail.com, c-veliat@sophia.ac.jp, elfahoist@indiatimes.com, lvamanna@hotmail.com, regojs@yahoo.co, oswald sequeira , mariejd12@hotmail.com, siggy1944@gmail.com

Sent: Mon, 7 Jun 2010 17:03:16 +0530 (IST)

Subject: Re: Golden Reunion Final Programme

Dear Arun,

 

Thanks are due to Avinash from all of us for his father's day gift to you, which has enabled you to be the first to respond to the "final programme" mail sent jointly by Hector, Harry & Walter. With this iPad beside you, I am confident you will not be missing out on any of the details during the reunion get-togethers.

 

Sincere thanks also to Hector, Harry and Walter for having so clearly enumerated the final programme, and lucidly communicated the same in Walter's email.

 

And thanks so much Victor and Rose for so generously hosting the Reunion dinner on the 20th. I remember the lovely meals I've enjoyed at your table Rose, in the late 60s - and my mouth has already started watering. (Since Victor's email is not functional, I will be grateful if anyone from the core committee reads this paragraph to the 'Currie's over the phone).

 

Prabhakar Bhat's suggestion to collect the subscrption decided by the local committee, when we all meet for the photo session is sound and convenient (I suppose one can expect maximum attendance at the group photo session).

CU soon.

 

I am so thrilled that in addition Mr Kairanna, we'll be having Fr Walter Albuquerque as well, and Achchu mistry - Mr Alexander D'Souza.

 

Really looking forward to meeting the gang on the 19th...

 

In eager anticipation,

Maxie

On 7 June 2010 14:03, Arun Talwar <as.talwar@ntlworld.com> wrote:

Dear Walty and my great friends

thank you for the final programme,12 more days to go for the big day,pity that I won,t be with you all, please be rest assured that I will be with you all eve minute and walk every step as you all walk down the memory lane !!!

as for me ,still in the hospital waiting for the op. should know in the next couple of days, the theatres were closed for almost a week, hence the backlog, I would love to hear from you all via the e-mail(thanks to my son Avinash,s father,s day present of an iPad) you can also contact me on my mobile 07864 842101 anytime.

have a lovely time and don,t drink too much what is.

Love

Arun 
Sent from my iPad

 

On 7 Jun 2010, at 08:46, Walter Andrade <walterstevesj@gmail.com> wrote:

GOLDEN REUNION' OF THE CLASS OF 60 (VI E) 

 Final Programme

 

1.     REUNION DAYS:

 

Sat 19 June 2010& Sunday 20th June 2010. These dates were confirmed.

 

2.      PROGRAMME:-

 

     19 June Saturday Morning: 10.30 A.M

 

Walk down (up?) the memory lane from the "Down College" (primary school) to High School and to the College. Climb the college Tower.

 

  Assembly at 12.00 Noon at the School premises.

  Group Photo followed by lunch.

  Lunch at School Premises.

 

                  After Lunch, Mock Class. Mr.Kairanna will be asked to take the class. Mr.(Fr.)Alex D'Souza and Fr.Walter Albuquerque will be present. Around 2.30 PM visit to SAC second campus, Beeri, Ullal.

 

                   Tea at Beeri.

 

                  Visit to Someshwara Beach (Weather permitting).

 

                  7.00 PM Dinner at Mangalore Club

 

                  Sunday '20th June 2010'

 

 

 8.00 AM Thanksgiving Mass and mass for the departed members of the class of 1960.Walter Andrade will be  celebrating the mass.

 

 9.00 AM Breakfast at Motimahal, Falnir road next to Milagres Church

 

 Visit to Pilikula Bio-diversity Park.

 

 Lunch at Pilikula.

 

6.30 PM Get Together at Victor Currie's House, White House, Kadri Mangalore – 575 002.

 

 9.30 PM End of the HISTORIC GET TOGETHER.

 

 During the informal meeting on 4^th June 2010 it was agreed to collect subscription of Rs.1,000 or a little more to meet all the expenses. It was also suggested that we establish a prize / scholarship in the name of Class of 60 in St.Aloysius High School.

 

Spouses are most welcome for all the programmes.  

 

We assemble at 10.30 A.M at the old primary School Gate which is now the Industrial training and driving school centre. Those who can, walk up the steps, those who cannot, may go up the road by car. All meet at the School porch at 12.00 noon for the group photo etc. At Pilikula there is a jungle lodge which is a very quiet and beautiful place for the get together. Victor Currie and his wife Rose have agreed to host the dinner in our honour. His house address is; White House, Kadrikambla road near Tejaswini Hospital, Kadri.

 

Prabhakar Bhat and Peter Fernandes will be with us for one day only. We expect about 27 to come for the Reunion .

 

Suggestions are welcome

 

 

Waiting eagerly to meet you and with much love,

 

 

Hector, Harry and Fr.Walter

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Arun from his hospital bed on "Self intro"

Tuesday: 8 June 2010 11:56

Dear maxi and friends
Good morning it is 7.10 am and I am back on my toy.
Great idea Peter, and I remember Maxie suggesting the same in November, the intro should be
short and sweet and no mention of the bank balance or about the time spent at Bijai jail please !!
Once we have the photographs at the reunion we can start building our family album.Please. Seeif you can have a DVD of the two days for the people like me who have missed out and show to our friends and family.
Raphael,you and your better half are travelIng the length and breadth of India, enjoy yourselves.Terence must be in India too, looking forward to seeing him here in Cardiff in August.
Haven,t heard from Rex for awhile, love to hear from you.

I am bored here in the Hospital and no sign about the date for my op please keep writing to me and keep me sane .

Love

Arun

Peter's suggestion for Self-introduction...

An excellent suggestion from Peter.... (see at the bottom of this post)

I had given this suggestion right in the beginning, and requested all for a short biographical paragragh on themselves for the Blog. To make it easy for each, I even wrote a few lines about every classmate - living or deceased - as I remembered him; and circulated the same while also posting the lines by specifically allocating individual frames for each on the Blog.

I recall Leo responding later saying not everyone would be comfortable sharing with others his story for the intervening fifty years. I respected Leo's view point and did not press the matter further.

Even so, Fr Cyril Veliath was the only one who obliged with his story - also backed up by pictures; and I posted his brief account promptly on the Blog for everyone's benefit.

Raphael too sent some pictures, and bits and pieces of his story surfaced in correspondence he had with individual classmates.

Leo's innovative initiative then followed - to send current photographs clicked during mutual visits to each other so that others could get to see how time had weathered each or not. Leo's pictures of Hector and his visit to Sigismund and Redmond at Palya/Saklespur were absolutely stupendous!

My own visits to the Maliakals' in Boston/USA and the Talwars' in Cardiff/UK and the Saldanhas' in Mangalore brought their respective living rooms alive into our Reunion domain.

Taking cue from Leo's pointer, it is possible some of us may cherish fears of not having achieved in the eyes of the world - as much perhaps as some others among us have. But for all we know, such may be the very ones who have been blessed by the Lord many times more - and in ways others can really fathom - than the so called material achievers of this world.

In this context I want to quote my eldest brother-in-law who told me even when still very young, that "The sum total of an individual happiness vis a vis that of another, is constant". Not many realize this.

So it would really be wonderful to have everyone participate in this "SAC class of 1960" family exercise - without prejudice, discrimination, competition, diffidence... or feelings of better or worse, great or small...

The Blog and the space reserved for each of you therein is still waiting - whenever you are ready.... !

Maxie
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On 7 June 2010 23:34, Peter Fernandes wrote:

Dear Fr. Walter and Harry,
Thank you very much for the detailed Final Programme of our Golden Reunion received through the Blog.
Since you have welcomed suggestions, I would like give one from my side. Only a few of us have introduced ourselves for what we had done and are as of today. Narration for the 50 years' gap since we bade farewell to each other and successive achievements to this day need definitely be given a chance for a general audition in order to know each other better. Since the number atttending would be around 27, I feel maximum 5 minutes be allotted and the rendering left as purely optional. The time slot for this audition could either be before the Group Photo or after Tea break or even before Dinner on the 1st day.
With all best wishes,
Peter

Raphael on Bharat Darshan....

Tuesday: 8 June 2010 00:47
Subject: Golden Reunion Final Programme

Thanks Hector, Harry and Fr. Walter.
Excellent agenda. I am looking forward to it.

I am now in Coimbattore and will be travelling to Chennai, Delhi (Maxwell), Mumbai and end up in Mngalore on the 18th evening.

I have a phone for my travels. 0974 673 5490.

I am glad to hear about Achoo and Fr. Walter Albucarque. Achoo always wanted me to keep my back straight while walking.

Fr. Walter Albucarque I remember as the Choir master. I hope my memory is right. "Bhuvanva Salahuva Karunanidhi ....".

Nice of Victor to spare the White house to entertain us. I have to tell Obama that his house is not the only White House.

See you all soon.
Raphael Maliakal

Peter writes to Victor & Rose

Monday: 7 June 2010 at 22:08
Subject: Golden Reunion Final Programme
To: Currie vcurrie@gmail.com
Dear Victor and Rose,

Thank you very much for your kind letter. Hope both of you and your son are doing well.

As I had informed Harry earlier, although I will be attending the Reunion function on the 19th of June, I will not be able to remain from noon onwards on the 20th due to a certain commitment in Mumbai. Therefore, I will miss greatly to enjoy the dinner at your place among other nice programmes arranged on that final day.

I still cherish the warm hospitality you had extended and the good time I had when I visited your place 2 months ago. I will definitely try to meet you on the eve of the Reunion day with a prior call.

Regards and best wishes,

Peter

Vishal Currie in the US writes for his parents

Monday: 7 June 2010 at 20:59
Dear All,

My Parents [Victor and Rose] have conveyed their regards and appreciation for all the kind compliments.

They inform me that they are looking forward to this historical reunion and welcoming you all to their home at White House.

You can reach them on 0824-2215947 or 96630-22293.

Best Wishes//Currie
Directions:
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=12.881258,+74.854563&num=1&sll=12.883579,74.854982&sspn=0.009957,0.019248&ie=UTF8&ll=12.881315,74.854794&spn=0.002489,0.004812&z=18&iwloc=A

20100607: Arun to Maxie

Monday: 7 June 2010 at 18:10

dear Maxie

I am thrilled with my toy, took me a little   while to get used to it.

I am so pleased to hear about Kairanna master father Walter Albuquerque and specially Achu

As during my last visit to kudla I was told that he was no more.

Please pass my regards to all of three,specially Achu master,our fourth form class teacher and Enlglish teacher,being a great fqn of BBC world Service then, he used to be impressed that I used to Sports and Politics when we were asked to construct sentences.

the programme looks wonderful, pity that I will miss Rose's culinary prowess.

As for Adolf,Ozzie, Josie,me and the others who can,t make it for this reunion we will work up our appetite for food and fun for the 2012 meet!!

I am in a ward of 9, all ,male !! And the babyof the group and we are having a good time and we are all hoping the ops will be soon.

Harry and the team, big thanks for all the hard work you all have put in ,please be assured each and everyone will give you all 100 per cent support specially during the two days.

Please keep me informed and in touch as I have plenty of time on my hands

chand and the boys have been  great.

Lots of love

Arun

Sent from my iPad

Chand Talwar to Leo Cunha

Date: 7 June 2010 at 14:58

Hello Leo, 

 

Replying on behalf of Arun, (although, now he can do the needful himself, curtsy of our son`s father`s day present, an iPad!)

Yes Arun is still in the hospital, awaiting his op.( They have decided on a bypass). 

 

He had a great time on his birthday, in the ward, with all the new friends he has made. Its like boarding school, they plan all sorts of mischief and are having late night feasts!!   Now with his new toy they are singing along with all the old tunes like Cliff Richards` Bachelor boy!!  Today the operating theater has opened again and they have started with the ops. So hopefully he will be home in a couple of weeks time.

 

Regards to both you and Phil.

 

Chand
Church Road, CAERAU, CARDIFF CF5 5LQ
Tel: 029 20 403197 Mobile: 0771 485 6975

 

----- Original Message -----

From: leo cunha

To: Arun Talwar

Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 11:47 AM

Subject: happy b'day

 

dear arun

  here's wishing u a nice birthday.  i know it can't be happy in a hosp.  anyways, phil n i wish u a speedy recovery.  is it to be stent, or a bypass?  do keep us informed.......    best wishes  ...   leo

Re: Golden Reunion Final Programme

Dear Arun,

 

Thanks are due to Avinash from all of us for his father's day gift to you, which has enabled you to be the first to respond to the "final programme" mail sent jointly by Hector, Harry & Walter. With this iPad beside you, I am confident you will not be missing out on any of the details during the reunion get-togethers.

 

Sincere thanks also to Hector, Harry and Walter for having so clearly enumerated the final programme, and lucidly communicated the same in Walter's email.

 

And thanks so much Victor and Rose for so generously hosting the Reunion dinner on the 20th. I remember the lovely meals I've enjoyed at your table Rose, in the late 60s - and my mouth has already started watering. (Since Victor's email is not functional, I will be grateful if anyone from the core committee reads this paragraph to the 'Currie's over the phone).

 

Prabhakar Bhat's suggestion to collect the subscrption decided by the local committee, when we all meet for the photo session is sound and convenient (I suppose one can expect maximum attendance at the group photo session).
CU soon.

 

I am so thrilled that in addition Mr Kairanna, we'll be having Fr Walter Albuquerque as well, and Achchu mistry - Mr Alexander D'Souza.

 

Really looking forward to meeting the gang on the 19th...

 

In eager anticipation,

Maxie

On 7 June 2010 14:03, Arun Talwar <as.talwar@ntlworld.com> wrote:

Dear Walty and my great friends

thank you for the final programme,12 more days to go for the big day,pity that I won,t be with you all, please be rest assured that I will be with you all eve minute and walk every step as you all walk down the memory lane !!!

as for me ,still in the hospital waiting for the op. should know in the next couple of days, the theatres were closed for almost a week, hence the backlog, I would love to hear from you all via the e-mail(thanks to my son Avinash,s father,s day present of an iPad) you can also contact me on my mobile 07864 842101 anytime.

have a lovely time and don,t drink too much what is.

Love

Arun 
Sent from my iPad

 

On 7 Jun 2010, at 08:46, Walter Andrade <walterstevesj@gmail.com> wrote:

GOLDEN REUNION' OF THE CLASS OF 60 (VI E) 

 Final Programme

 

1.     REUNION DAYS:

 

Sat 19 June 2010& Sunday 20th June 2010. These dates were confirmed.

 

2.      PROGRAMME:-

 

     19 June Saturday Morning: 10.30 A.M

 

Walk down (up?) the memory lane from the "Down College" (primary school) to High School and to the College. Climb the college Tower.

 

  Assembly at 12.00 Noon at the School premises.

  Group Photo followed by lunch.

  Lunch at School Premises.

 

                  After Lunch, Mock Class. Mr.Kairanna will be asked to take the class. Mr.(Fr.)Alex D'Souza and Fr.Walter Albuquerque will be present. Around 2.30 PM visit to SAC second campus, Beeri, Ullal.

 

                   Tea at Beeri.

 

                  Visit to Someshwara Beach (Weather permitting).

 

                  7.00 PM Dinner at Mangalore Club

 

                  Sunday '20th June 2010'

 

 

 8.00 AM Thanksgiving Mass and mass for the departed members of the class of 1960.Walter Andrade will be  celebrating the mass.

 

 9.00 AM Breakfast at Motimahal, Falnir road next to Milagres Church

 

 Visit to Pilikula Bio-diversity Park.

 

 Lunch at Pilikula.

 

6.30 PM Get Together at Victor Currie's House, White House, Kadri Mangalore – 575 002.

 

 9.30 PM End of the HISTORIC GET TOGETHER.

 

 During the informal meeting on 4^th June 2010 it was agreed to collect subscription of Rs.1,000 or a little more to meet all the expenses. It was also suggested that we establish a prize / scholarship in the name of Class of 60 in St.Aloysius High School.

 

Spouses are most welcome for all the programmes.  

 

We assemble at 10.30 A.M at the old primary School Gate which is now the Industrial training and driving school centre. Those who can, walk up the steps, those who cannot, may go up the road by car. All meet at the School porch at 12.00 noon for the group photo etc. At Pilikula there is a jungle lodge which is a very quiet and beautiful place for the get together. Victor Currie and his wife Rose have agreed to host the dinner in our honour. His house address is; White House, Kadrikambla road near Tejaswini Hospital, Kadri.

 

Prabhakar Bhat and Peter Fernandes will be with us for one day only. We expect about 27 to come for the Reunion .

 

Suggestions are welcome

 

 

Waiting eagerly to meet you and with much love,

 

 

Hector, Harry and Fr.Walter