Finally revealed - ___V___'s daily life in pictures!

[_____V_____]

Yes, the mysterious __V__ has a daily real life too, (for reals!!) in which he grinds himself from morning till night everyday (except weekends), managing between a full-time job, family, and social responsibilities.

Very surprised?

I know...but like I keep telling young FerretChucker, its all about time management.

Anyway, my home is a modestly large house. With 3 bedrooms and attached toilets for each, drawing and living room spaces, dining room and kitchen, plus 2 storerooms to stash the (immediate) unwanted stuff away. Most houses here are made according to floor maps which do not have attics or cellars, so none of those exist in our house either.


This is the drawing room, the first room you ll see as soon as you enter our home (from the left) :-

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/10022009019.jpg


From another angle (shows my work table in the corner) :-

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/10022009020.jpg


The regular car (Maruti Suzuki Esteem, used by me) :-

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/10022009021.jpg


The second car (Maruti Suzuki 800, used for short trips, and by wifey) :-

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/10022009023.jpg


The Bike and the bikette (she hates that word!) :-

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/10022009022.jpg

[urgeok2]

cool place ...


how often do the bikes get out ?

[_____V_____]

Our home, outside view #1 (can see both lower and upper bedroom windows) :-

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/10022009024.jpg


Outside view #2 (garage space behind gate) :-

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/10022009025.jpg


The colony in which I live (our home is 4th from the left, and in dead centre of the colony) :-

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/10022009027.jpg


Driving to work #1 :-

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/10022009028.jpg


Driving to work #2 :-

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/10022009029.jpg

[_____V_____]

cool place ...

how often do the bikes get out ?

Usually weekends.

I take it out for weekend shopping and for a drive, usually when we decide to eat out at someplace nearby, or when we decide to go visit relatives.

She uses hers more often. She finds it easier to move back and forth with. The car she uses for shopping, long drives to meetings etc. She works too...as an Accountant.

[_____V_____]

Driving to work #3 :-

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/10022009030.jpg


Pulling into the driveway of my office :-

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/10022009031.jpg


My chamber (the table in the center is mine, where the guy is sitting) :-

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/10022009032.jpg


All tables are wired and connected to the central company servers, once I walk in through the doors, they bring me my laptop and connect it online to the WAN.


The same front drawing room of home at night :-

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/10022009033.jpg

View #2 :-

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/10022009034.jpg

[urgeok2]

She uses hers more often. She finds it easier to move back and forth with. The car she uses for shopping, long drives to meetings etc. She works too...as an Accountant.


does she dress traditionally ? (sari ?)

hard to picture that on a bike :)

[_____V_____]

The stairs which lead to the upper floor (it has a master bedroom, a smaller storeroom, and the terrace) :-

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/10022009036.jpg


The place which keeps me in contact with all of you (front corner of my bedroom...can you find out the cramped up 5.1 speakers...the table's a mess!) :-

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/10022009037.jpg


Those who read my "Rolls" thread should know who this guy is :-

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/04062007018-1.jpg

and

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/30042006-1.jpg



And finally...


If you know who this guy is, send me a message...will ya?

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/13042007002.jpg

[_____V_____]

does she dress traditionally ? (sari ?)

hard to picture that on a bike :)

Only for formal and social occasions.

Her officewear is different - sometimes the salwar kameez (often worn by Punjabi women), and sometimes shirt and jeans.

Makes it easier to ride the bike too, doncha think?

[_____V_____]

This is my wife Anya weeks before our marriage :-

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/scan0002.jpg


And this is about a year after :-

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/09112007035.jpg


Looks a bit too full of joy, doesnt she?

[Doc Faustus]

Looks like a beautiful home and a very fulfilling life. Congratulations and thanks for sharing.

[_____V_____]

Thanks, Doc.

Its a tough life - with both of us busy in full-time jobs...managing home and office together can be pretty stressful sometimes. The weekends are our stress relievers, basically. It gives us time to be together and to manage all jobs at home which are pending for the week.

The holidays are our real getaways. We look forward to escaping reality with a long tour somewhere out of town. Best time of the year - the summer vacations. :)

[urgeok2]

great thread - i know where i'm staying if we ever visit india :)

[_____V_____]

rofl...you are always welcome.

About time you decided to take a long vacation around the world and come visit me (and certain others too!). Mark would love this place, as will his daddy. :)

[monalisa]

Thanks for sharing all that V. You have a beautiful home, a beautiful wife and a beautiful doggie. I hope Rolls is doing better and you all are doing well. :) Balancing busy work lives and home life can be stressful, but it sounds like you guys know what's important and find time to be together as a family, and in my opinion, that's the key. Peace.

[scouse mac]

You have a very nice home V and I think its only fair you share your secret. You have your lovely wife smiling in a post marriage photo and it would appear she is genuinely happier being married! I better start paying my wife more attention or something!:D

Thanks for sharing

[neverending]

Very cool, V!

[urgeok2]

rofl...you are always welcome.

About time you decided to take a long vacation around the world and come visit me (and certain others too!). Mark would love this place, as will his daddy. :)


well, Australia/New Zealand is the 1st dot on our map - maybe next year ...

but after that - who knows ... India looks amazing

[fortunato]

Wow, V! You certainly have a wonderful home, and an exciting life (as stressful as it is). I'm glad you've decided to share it with us here!

I'd better start saving up for a trip to India, too.

Oh, and Rolls is quite an adorable pup. How is he doing? Do you know anything yet?

[newb]

Very nice V. Nice home ya got there and a pretty wife.

A bit disappointed though........I didn't notice any beer bottles laying around. :D

[roshiq]

And finally...

If you know who this guy is, send me a message...will ya?

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/13042007002.jpg


Wow! This is the first great surprise of the year! It's really very nice to see you man! And it's nicer to see a great man practically living a sweet, simple & wonderful life that an ordinary man like me can always imagine.

Anyway, as being a 'close' neighbor of you now I'm also thinking to make a visit at your place someday:D.

Give my Salam & best wishes to our _V_abi!

Btw, where's your precious DVD collection?;)

[_____V_____]

well, Australia/New Zealand is the 1st dot on our map - maybe next year ...

but after that - who knows ... India looks amazing

It is an amazing place. Like I said to Vod once, see this country with your own eyes before forming your opinion of it from the movies and cable TV channels.

I am sure you ll like it here.


I'd better start saving up for a trip to India, too.

Oh, and Rolls is quite an adorable pup. How is he doing? Do you know anything yet?

You better. I d urge anyone who can afford it, to give this place a visit at least once in their lifetime.

Rolls is doing quite well. The meds and shots he's on right now seem to be working a wee bit. He stands a lot more now (still limps though), and the 2 nodules on his tail look a bit smaller than before. The docs will be arriving tomorrow morning to give their diagnosis though, so we will really know if he has improved any. Thanks for inquiring, bud. :)


Very nice V. Nice home ya got there and a pretty wife.

A bit disappointed though........I didn't notice any beer bottles laying around. :D

Oh we stash em all out of sight, so that people wont know we are actually heavy beer drinkers.

j/k...I dont drink, and neither does she.


Wow! This is the first great surprise of the year! It's really very nice to see you man! And it's nicer to see a great man practically living a sweet, simple & wonderful life that an ordinary man like me can always imagine.

Anyway, as being a 'close' neighbor of you now I'm also thinking to make a visit at your place someday:D.

Give my Salam & best wishes to our _V_abi!

Btw, where's your precious DVD collection?;)

Psh...I m just another social human with a busy life like all of you out there.

I posted pics of my collection not too long back. Will take some new ones soon.

[urgeok2]

It is an amazing place. Like I said to Vod once, see this country with your own eyes before forming your opinion of it from the movies and cable TV channels.

I am sure you ll like it here.





slumdog must have really pissed you off to come out from behind the mask like this :)

[monalisa]

Wow! This is the first great surprise of the year! It's really very nice to see you man! And it's nicer to see a great man practically living a sweet, simple & wonderful life that an ordinary man like me can always imagine.

Anyway, as being a 'close' neighbor of you now I'm also thinking to make a visit at your place someday:D.

Give my Salam & best wishes to our _V_abi!

Btw, where's your precious DVD collection?;)

Not to be a "buttinski", but I was wondering if that was you V. If that is you, awesome, but if you're not willing to admit that, then your "friend" has a very kind face and you should photograph him more, maybe this time without the hand in front of his face so we can see his nice smile. :D

[_____V_____]

slumdog must have really pissed you off to come out from behind the mask like this :)

Undoubtedly. You must have read my review in the Last Seen Movie thread.

I am terribly disappointed with that flick. Not only does it portray this country differently, but also because Danny Boyle has come across as a very responsible and talented filmmaker.

For him to make this flick, AND collecting awards for his effort, is a really sad and pathetic fact. People need to wake up away from this "fantasy" real life that Slumdog has portrayed of India. The real India is far, far different.

Although I have been planning for this thread for quite some time. Slumdog certainly wasnt the ONLY reason behind this effort.


Not to be a "buttinski", but I was wondering if that was you V. If that is you, awesome, but if you're not willing to admit that, then your "friend" has a very kind face and you should photograph him more, maybe this time without the hand in front of his face so we can see his nice smile. :D

rofl...that is me.

[ferretchucker]

FINALLY! And thanks for the mention as well. You must be bloody amazing at time management though, to do all the wonderful stuff you do here and spend time with the wife, work and all of the other daily activities. Bravo!

Really interesting to see what Indian life is like, as it is with any culture (except the dutch. Damn them all). Really nice home you've got there. The outside views of India remind me a bit of Egypt. I know they're in 2 different continents, but there is something there that seems familiar.

[_____V_____]

The open roads on both sides must leave that impression of Egypt.

The area where I live and the road leading to my office is actually out in the suburb outskirts of the city. It is still under plenty of development (roads widening, underground cable & underground drainage/sewage systems), so pavements and streets are still a few years off.

These same driving pics would look much more sophisticated and crowded in about 5 years or so. The city is developing in this direction at a rapid pace, and the real estate rates have shot up about 5-6 times in the past couple years.

[missmacabre]

This is so cool. I love being able to picture who I am talking to online. Your wife is beautiful by the way, and your puppy looks so cute. :D

[hellfire1]

Really interesting to see what Indian life is like, as it is with any culture (except the dutch. Damn them all).



What's wrong with the Dutch?? Netherlands 2010! Woohoo!!

:p

[Papillon Noir]

Aha! The elusive V! :eek: Thank you so much for sharing!:) It looks like you have an amazing and wonderful life! I especially like the "on the road" shots, and of course the picture of you! :p

[ManchestrMorgue]

Great thread. Great to meet you! :D

[bloodrayne]

That is a much better picture of you than what I'm used to...In this one you are actually SMILING...It lights up your whole face, I love it...But...You need to shave :p

And...You already know what I think about your beautiful wife with the raven hair ;)

I am SOOO glad that you decided to share some of yourself with the forum...Pretty awesome :)

Oh, and check your text messages on your cell :p

[ferretchucker]

What's wrong with the Dutch?? Netherlands 2010! Woohoo!!

:p

Curse you all! One day the midget lesbian penguins of Ecuador will destroy you all! BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

[hellfire1]

Curse you all! One day the midget lesbian penguins of Ecuador will destroy you all! BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!


Never!!!!!

[ChronoGrl]

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/13042007002.jpg

Handsome man!! Nice to see you (FINALLY!) - And what a cute smile. :D

This is my wife Anya weeks before our marriage :-

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/scan0002.jpg


And this is about a year after :-

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/09112007035.jpg


Looks a bit too full of joy, doesnt she?

OMG!

She is positively GLOWING!!!


So cool to get an insight into your homelife... VERY nice place and I LOVE the cycles!!

[bwind22]

Very cool pics V. They make me want to travel more.

[_____V_____]

That is a much better picture of you than what I'm used to...In this one you are actually SMILING...It lights up your whole face, I love it...But...You need to shave :p

That one was taken by a friend of mine using my old Sony Ericsson mobile camera. I hadnt shaved in 2 days before that cuz of constant journeying, and had gone in to meet him before heading home.

Rest of the pics of my home and work were taken by my Nokia 5800.

Thanks guys.

On the burner - My office, shots of the city, and some more pics of my boring life. Coming soon.

[crabapple]

Those are sweet pictures! I love looking at them. Thanks for posting, you old poo nuts bear!

[neverending]

Can't wait!

[Zero]

i think it is time for an HDC global road-trip. seriously, some intrepid HDCer should travel the globe meeting up with other HDC folks - I know we've got US, UK and Europe covered as well as NZ, AU and India - that's a pretty good trip

[Despare]

Cool pictures _V_, love the digs.

[scouse mac]

i think it is time for an HDC global road-trip. seriously, some intrepid HDCer should travel the globe meeting up with other HDC folks - I know we've got US, UK and Europe covered as well as NZ, AU and India - that's a pretty good trip


Sounds like you're volunteering for the job.

Are Monkeys of Death allowed in passenger cabins or would you need to go in the cargo hold?

[The_Return]

i think it is time for an HDC global road-trip. seriously, some intrepid HDCer should travel the globe meeting up with other HDC folks - I know we've got US, UK and Europe covered as well as NZ, AU and India - that's a pretty good trip

You god-damned dirty ape.

...

Anyway, nice to finally see you _V_! Hate to sound like everyone else, but looks like you're doing damn well for yourself. Congrats! :)

[cheebacheeba]

Nice to have an insight, V.
My girls brother is from Southern India (Kerala?) and the area looks a little more...rural, but the streets are quite similar.
You both look happy.
I can tell at least one of you is a good cook:p

[_____V_____]

Kerala is as rural as rural can be. This place is more like semi-urban. You ll have a better idea after I post some more pics of the city and the areas around it.

About the cook part, well...we manage "good cooking" quite well between the two of us. Sparingly, of course.

[Elvis_Christ]

Killer stuff _____V_____ I enjoyed checking out the pics!

[stubbornforgey]

well, Australia/New Zealand is the 1st dot on our map - maybe next year ...

but after that - who knows ... India looks amazing

you coming to NZ??
awesome..... 'leaves the pacific and hides under the carpet'

Let us know when ..and your plans,,
you would be most welcomed.

[hammerfan]

V, it's nice to finally see a picture of you. It's always nice to put a face with who you talk to. Your wife is very beautiful, and you both look incredibly happy.

Sorry I haven't been around much. I got myself in a pretty deep funk, but I'm slowly coming out of it. I won't go into details here. Just know it's getting better little by little.

[novakru]

It's about damn time!

I am sooo HAPPY you shared this!!!!!:)

[_____V_____]

**Bump**

Some more pics as an update...


The Gateway to the Palace of the Maharaja of Bastar

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/gateway.jpg

After India became independent of British rule back in 1947, the Maharaja continued to rule for 10-11 more years over this area (known as Bastar). He had a lot of command over the local tribals and so when the princely states were siezed from the Kings and Princes to become a part of democratic India, the King of Bastar put up a stubborn fight along with his tribal army. Finally the King was defeated and killed, alongwith thousands of tribals. All their dead bodies were loaded on trucks and thrown off a huge waterfall about 35 miles from here.

The present Palace has a section still devoted to the present descendants of the royal family. It also houses 2 colleges and a big library, alongwith some small shops. It is situated in the middle of the city.


The renovated remains of the Palace behind the Gateway

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/palace.jpg

The colleges are to the left. One is a girls college (now defunct), and the other is a co-ed one. The library and the royal home is to the right.


The Lake

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/lake1.jpg

Once it used to be the city dump. All of it was removed and burnt outside the city, and the whole place was transformed into an artificial lake. Over the years, it has grown quite big and now stretches for almost 6 miles on all sides. A temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is situated in the centre, which is accessible by boat only.


The Lake's Evening Spot

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/lake2.jpg

For rest and relaxation in the evenings. Also for nice, quiet evening strolls. Boats are available if you want to go on a cruise along the lake.

[_____V_____]

The Chariots of the Gods

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/chariot2.jpg

These are the local, wooden chariots which are used during the big Chariot festival in June-July. The local presiding dieties are loaded on them and they are pulled across from one place to another, signifying the Gods moving to a better place for rest from the summer heat. After a gap of 10 days, the chariots are pulled back to the Main Temple and the Gods are moved back into their places, signifying their return back.

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/chariot1.jpg

Each chariot is about 60-65 feet tall, and is pulled by at least 35-40 strong men holding two big, long ropes in front.


http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/market.jpg

A scene from the busy local market on Sunday, the market day. Vegetables and spices are sold separately. And its busy and crowded as hell on Sundays. Can get really exasperating!

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/Fish.jpg

The local fishmonger from whom I get my fish. There are about 20 of them in several shops in a line. My fishmonger is the last one, and always has the freshest fish available.


More pics soon.

[Rayne]

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/Fish.jpg

Market, huh?

Okay...I'll take the guy on the left :D

Oh...But he'll have to shave that mustache off :p


Awesome pictures, V...Makes me wish I could visit

Your market pictures made me think of the Findlay Market in Cincinnati, Ohio (not too far from my house)

This is one small piece of the Findlay Market...It's actually huge:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/BloodRayne/FindlayMkt_stalls_vendors_2ed_flatA.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/BloodRayne/FindlayMarketCincinnatiOhio.jpg

[roshiq]

Nice pics of kacha bazar!:)

[neverending]

Excellent and informative pix, V! Thanks for sharing them.

[missmacabre]

The market looks so nice and colourful. I just about threw up when I saw fish though, after last night's sashimi. haha

[_____V_____]

Market, huh?

Okay...I'll take the guy on the left :D

Oh...But he'll have to shave that mustache off :p

I told him what you said earlier this morning when I went to get fish.


He laughed and this is his reply back for you :-

"It feels good to have an admirer halfway across the world but, the stache stays!"

:p

[missmacabre]

hahaha that's awesome

[fortunato]

I told him what you said earlier this morning when I went to get fish.


He laughed and this is his reply back for you :-

"It feels good to have an admirer halfway across the world but, the stache stays!"

:p

Haha! I wonder, what is the Hindi word for "stache"?

[_____V_____]

Haha! I wonder, what is the Hindi word for "stache"?

Moonch.

Pronounced Moo-(n)ch.

[fortunato]

Moonch.

Pronounced Moo-(n)ch.

Awesome!
Thanks for the lesson. Hindi is a language that has always fascinated me.

Is moonch a proper word or more informal, like "'stache" is in English?

[_____V_____]

A proper word.

A bigger moustache extending on both sides is called "moonchein", pronounced "moo-(n)ch-ey-n".

[missmacabre]

haha ok these hindi words sound french to me. I think because I took french for so long I could pronounce anything like it's french though. This is the best thread ever though, I like it a lot.

[roshiq]

V perfectly pronounced the words.:D

There are some similarities in Hindi & Bangla language, like in Bangla, we call MOUCHH or sometimes GOUF.:)

[Disease]

Markets, hu, you should try going to the Vic Markets in Melbourne on a Saturday, you can hardly breath. Once I took orders from my family as I was heading down to my home town that day, I had to buy over 100 dollars of seafood, a fucking nightmare ona Saturday. Every stall is impossible to get to, then I ran out of cash and had to lug what I had to an atm and go back for more hell. And it was near 40 dgc. I thought all the seafood was going to fry before I got it to the eski. I miss the Vic Markets so much though, nothing like that here in Glasgow. I used to go dureing the week, just for the freedom.

[Doc Faustus]

Awesome!
Thanks for the lesson. Hindi is a language that has always fascinated me.

Is moonch a proper word or more informal, like "'stache" is in English?

I almost took Hindi but developed a crush on the classics professor so ended up taking ancient Greek at 8:30 in the morning on Mondays and Wednesdays.

[neverending]

I almost took Hindi but developed a crush on the classics professor so ended up taking ancient Greek at 8:30 in the morning on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Oh, that sounds brutal.

[Posher778]

I prefer French. It's fun learning how languages that are different are still very much alike.

[Elvis_Christ]

I really wanna learn Japanese but I'm probably way to dumb to pick it up :)

[_____V_____]

Well I am a terrible photographer, plus all these pics have been taken by my Nokia 5800 "Tube", so apologies for the blurry images...

Here we go...cheers Scouse!


Oogling at The Beast!!

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/01-1.jpg


Extremely stylish fuel tank

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/03-1.jpg


Speedo (digital, on left) and RPM meter (on right)

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/04-1.jpg


Speedo (fully lit when started - Fuel indicator and time on left, speed and top-speed clocked on right)

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/12.jpg


Racing tag (ala Ferrari's Grand Prix logo) on centre of handlebar, below Speedo

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/05-1.jpg

[_____V_____]

The whole centre of the handlebar

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/06.jpg


The engine (FI type, no carburettor)

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/07.jpg


Open chain cover (for the badass hunk look)

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/09.jpg


Tail-lights and turn indicators

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/10.jpg


And, the huge silencer on the right side

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/11.jpg


Engorge yourself!

I oogle at "him" for a few minutes myself everyday.

[scouse mac]

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f353/nmc1/123.jpg


You sneak out of bed to do some illicit oogling V? :)


Beautiful bike, Id be too scared to take it out!

[novakru]

Take me for a ride!:cool:

[_____V_____]

You sneak out of bed to do some illicit oogling V?

Rofl...nope. I havent adjusted the time in that speedo yet.

(Still learning a TON from the huge manual of the bike)

And thanks, mate.


Take me for a ride!:cool:

Anytime. The backseat is always ready and willing. :)

[_____V_____]

The whole world celebrated Diwali on the night of the 17th. It's the Indian equivalent to Halloween you can say, but its the biggest festival of India. Celebrated by lighting lamps and exploding firecrackers, and worshipping Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity.

Apologies for the quality of the pics...they were taken by my Nokia 5800 and not a regular camera.

The entrance of the house is decorated with a colorful, big-sized rangoli...


http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/2-1.jpg


Another angle..

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/1-1.jpg

That rangoli may look small on the pics, but its a huge one. Wife made sure it covered half of the road and almost all of the space in front of the gates.


Small pair of feet impressions are made from the rangoli to the entrance of the house, signifying the Goddess's visit to the home...


http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/3.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/4-2.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/5.jpg

[_____V_____]

The whole house decked with lights from head to toe...

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/6.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g12/ravenavi/7-1.jpg


We had a great Diwali. Nobody was around to take pics of me lighting the firecrackers till midnight so no pics there.

[neverending]

Very cool pics, V! The rangoli is like a carpet?

Whatelse happens during the festival? Music & feasting?

[_____V_____]

Very cool pics, V! The rangoli is like a carpet?

What else happens during the festival? Music & feasting?

Thanks.

No, the rangoli is made from scratch using powders of different colors. Takes a lot of skill, patience and time. One big rangoli takes at least 4-5 hours to prepare.

Basically the whole house is decorated and lights are lit everywhere. The theory being that no part of the house should be in darkness...its considered inauspicious. All the family members wear new clothes and make a lot of sweet food items to distribute to friends and relatives.

Then a long puja (worship with mantras) is done for Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Kali and also we sit down and pray for the peace of all the souls of our ancestors.

Then come the firecrackers.

Some people indulge in gambling and drinking through the night too. Gambling is usually done with very heavy amounts, and since its illegal to gamble over here, police crack down on them.

The next day after Diwali is usually a holiday. In this year's case, it was a Sunday anyway. The holiday is used to visit each other's homes and wish them a Happy Diwali.

[neverending]

Beautiful ceremony. Thanks for sharing it with us!

That rangoli is spectacular!

[_____V_____]

Thanks. The wife will be very happy to hear that compliment. :D

[ferretchucker]

Diwali is the thing when the monkey king sent the monkeys to make a big bridge so the main guy could save a princess right?

So much cooler story than the Nativity.

[_____V_____]

The Ramayana. One of the many sacred stories associated with Diwali.

http://images.exoticindiaart.com/books/ramayana_idc608.jpg

It is supposed to be the night of celebration in all of Ayodhya, Prince Rama's kingdom, when he returns back to his kingdom with his wife, Sita, and his younger brother Lakshman after defeating the evil Ravana, the demon ruler of Lanka.

One of two sacred Hindu epic mythologies of all time. The other one being, of course, the Mahabharata.

[hammerfan]

Very cool and very interesting. I love learning about the cultures of the world.

Yes, tell your wife she did a beautiful job!

[newb]

I agree with hammerfan. Love learning about different cultures.....and yes...Mrs. V did a wonderful job on the rangoli.



I'm assuming........It is the first one I've ever seen. ;)

[_____V_____]

Thanks guys but really, its one of her more terrible efforts this year. She is an accomplished rangoli-maker, and has won plenty of prizes too, but this is one of her weaker efforts.

This is the one she did on our first Diwali together...one of her more improved efforts.


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Rangoli-making is an art. A very difficult one at that. There are many who are far superior than her in this field. I ll see if I can scan some of those which were published in today's newspaper...just to give you all a glimpse into the HUGE talent in this field of art. Will do so later.

[ferretchucker]

Well though your wife may be able to do better as you say, all of them ar far superior to what I could ever do!

[fortunato]

Wow, V. Incredible!
And yes, your wife certainly has a wonderful talent.

[roshiq]

It seems to need hell of a time & patience to do such a beautiful works on that kinda canvas! And yes...above all, that wonderful talent for sure.

The first thing comes to my mind after hearing the word "Rangoli" is....:)

p5om-YPHMIM

[nightmare_of _death]

awesome artwork your wife does V!

[_____V_____]

It's been awhile...

...but finally, I got the chance (and some much-needed free time) to take a trip of the city I live in. Be warned though, I am armed with only my Nokia 2700 with a very humble 2.0 MP camera without flash!

So, without any further ado, let's go!


Headed towards the entrance to the city of Jagdalpur

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The Kumharpara Chowk (translation - junction) - Entry into Jagdalpur

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I am coming from the city. The road to the left leads outside to the National Highway (Interstate, like you call it), and the road to the right goes past the Airport to turn around and head into the Bus Terminals. We will go through the road on the right shortly to see the entrance to the Airport.


Kumharpara Chowk from the other side

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Beautiful, aren't they? The lighting isn't so good because its very cloudy today. We have been experiencing afternoon storms and thundershowers lately. The road on the left heads into the city, the way I came from.


The "Wall"

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A statement by the uber-talented artists of this region, slightly beside the Chowk. A long stretch of wall of the Civil Supply Office, decorated with an artist's impressions of a typical Bastar (regional) marriage procession. We will go close to the "Wall" in a bit.


Entrance to the Airport

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Closed and guarded heavily. Entry without written permission prohibited. The entire Airport is under the control of the military, since the times this became a Maoist-infested region. No commercial flights have started yet, although there is a strong possibility of private flights starting from July.


(To be continued...)

[_____V_____]

Okay, close-ups of the "Wall"...

(from left to right)


#1

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Ok, we have admired the art of the "Wall" enough. Let's head back into the city again.


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City proper starts from here

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As is evident by the buildings on both sides, and increase in traffic on the road.


The Shahid Park

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Just like any other normal greenery-covered park. With plenty of benches to sit, and lots of children stuff for them to play around. Entrance is near the white wall on the far left. (near the person) Will take some pics of inside the park soon.


The Artificial Waterfall

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Took this pic from the side, not from the front. It looks like a bunch of rocks right? After sunset, they open the pipes above and let the water splash down, with plenty of dazzling lights. It is a sight to watch then. Hence I didn't bother taking a better pic of this. Will get the night pic of this soon.


The Jhankaar Movie Theater

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Going through expansion right now to seat a few hundred more. Entrance is near the very far left (hidden behind the cars and two-wheelers parked in front). This one runs the some of the most recent Hollywood releases.

Small theater. Very comfortable. Nice sound and picture quality. Doesn't boast of anything.


Headed towards the centre of the city

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(To be continued...)

[_____V_____]

SBI Main Branch, Jagdalpur

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The main bank of the city. SBI, of course, stands for State Bank of India, the largest bank in India.


Main city area

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The road heads straight into the heart of the city, with all sorts of shops on both sides of the road till its end. We will go through this road sometime in the future. Very crowded, lots of traffic - shoppers and on-road alike - and in the evenings it gets uncontrollably loud and congested.


Turning to the left from this road...


The Chandni Chowk

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Another fine example of tribal art of this area. Roundabout junction.

The road left leads to the Artificial Waterfall, Shahid Park and back towards the Kumharpara Chowk.

The road straight ahead leads towards the SBI Collectorate Branch, the Collectorate and SDM (Sub-Divisional Magistrate) office, the AIR (All-India Radio) office, the Sessions Court of Jagdalpur and onward towards the Bus Terminals and the west exit from the city.

The road to the right leads to the Maharani Hospital, the main Sanjay Market area, and onward towards the road home. We shall proceed there.

Oh, and in case you are wondering what the hell that contraption in front of the Chowk sculpture is, its called a rickshaw. Used for paid navigation (like a taxi), but its basically a tricycle. I hate these on the roads.


The Road straight ahead

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You can see the background of the huge Hospital behind the vehicles, who have stopped because my light was green and I was crossing the roundabout. We are turning right from where we came.


Main entrance to the Maharani Hospital

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Named after the Queen of Bastar region. Always crowded. Also houses a Medical College (which we will see in the next pic). Basic facilities available. Critical patients are only given immediate medical treatment, before being referred to the bigger Raipur (5 hour drive from here) hospital. Yes it is sad. Still plenty of time before the medical facilities of this area develop enough. Has about 35 doctors - 15 of them specialists in their fields.


Contd...

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Medical College entrance

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The gates are closed for the public. Only students, doctors and other faculty members are admitted. Very recent. Still needs to be developed a lot more.


The New Narendra Movie Theater

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The biggest, most spacious and comfortable, fully central AC-powered theater in town. Runs the latest Bollywood and Hollywood blockbusters. Boasts of Dolby 5.1 Sorround Sound and Widescreen experience. Very nice leather seats, plenty of popcorn and Coke available. Always full, always noisy before the start of any film.


The City Ground

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The pic doesn't do the ground justice. Partly covered by the stalls in front (and partly by my lack of skills as a photographer), its a huge open ground where many cricket tournaments are held. Children play in it all the time. During the month of October, an annual October-fest is held in the grounds where all the big companies in Jagdalpur put up their stalls for customers.


The road ahead

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Crossing the city ground, headed towards Sanjay Market - the biggest open market of Jagdalpur.


The Sanjay Market Chowk

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Road to the right leads towards the Dharampura area, where my colony is situated. Road straight ahead leads towards the west exit of the city. The market is on the immediate right.

[_____V_____]

Roundabout - the start of the journey home

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Small roundabout which signals the start of the Dharampura road. The building on the left of the pic houses the office of the Congress (I), the ruling political party of India. We will head straight from here.


The Anupama Movie Theater

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Another very wide and spacious theater. Although it doesn't boast of anything, its a very comfortable and nice place to watch a film. It is also in direct competition to the New Narendra Movie Theater seen earlier, and is easily the 2nd best theater in town.


Straight ahead

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From the roundabout, the road takes a downward slope all the way to home. Dotted with shops and houses on both sides alike.


...and ahead!

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Keep the cameras rolling!


The Balaji Temple

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The biggest temple in Jagdalpur, dedicated to the Lord Balaji. Funded entirely by the Balaji Foundation. Looks very rich and sophisticated from close quarters. Will take a pic from close of the temple soon.



Contd...

[Rayne]

WOW!...You have so many beautiful structures

If I took pictures of MY city, it would be so very boring, especially compared to YOURS

I'm serious, google Erlanger, Kentucky and take a tour down a few of our streets...So completely plain and ordinary...I guess the Turfway Park racetrack up the the street from our house is about the only interesting thing here (many celebrities head here for the Derby, and other 'important' horseracing events...lol, just saying that is funny)...And it's really not all that interesting to be honest

OH, but we DO have the smallest church in the world, it's in Ripley's...Look up Monte Casino Chapel in Northern Kentucky...It's in front of the entrance to Thomas Moore College, and it's within walking distance of my house...Umm, and we have the factory that makes Airheads and Mentos.....Uh, yeah...That's pretty much all we've got :p

http://www.keeneland.com/Pictures/About%20Keeneland%20Graphics/Turfway%20Park.jpg

http://joeorman.shutterace.com/Bizarre/bizarre_montecassino1.jpg
The Monte Casino chapel measures six by nine feet. Built in 1878 at a nearby monastery by Benedictine monks,it was named in 1922 by Ripley's Believe It of Not as "Smallest Church in the World." The monks subsequently left the area, in 1965 it was moved to the Thomas More College campus and restored.

We have nothing like what you have, V...Thanks for sharing, it's like traveling to other parts of the world :)

[_____V_____]

Gateway to the Balaji Temple

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From the direction we came (from the city), you take a turn right and head straight down to the temple through this gateway. Very nicely built.


SBI ADB Branch near my home

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Ahh yes, home is near. This is the SBI branch right beside my colony. ADB stands for Agriculture Development Branch, and it is open to facilitate farmers and people below the poverty line with loans, credit cards and insurance facilities. It also has an ATM machine, which is shown in the next pic.


SBI ADB Branch ATM centre

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Self explanatory.


Front Arch - Mahavir Residency - my residential colony

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A more clearer pic. Looks wonderful, doesn't it?


Home straight ahead!

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We are here!

[Rayne]

Ah, so your 'colony' is pretty much what we would call a subdivision, or a gated community here in the United States...I just live on a regular street...There's no 'entrance' or anything...Like I said, boring :)

[neverending]

Very cool pix, V! Thanks so much for the travelogue!

[Straker]

That's an amazing collection of shots you have there. Just had to trawl my way back through the thread. The scenery is incredible and some of those street shots are fantasic. Looks like you got yourself a nice set-up. :cool:

[nightmare_of _death]

very beautiful city V

[newb]

very nice pics V.

Love "The Wall"......if that was here in the states it would be covered in graffiti. :mad:

[_____V_____]

Ah, so your 'colony' is pretty much what we would call a subdivision, or a gated community here in the United States...I just live on a regular street...There's no 'entrance' or anything...Like I said, boring :)

You can say that. The 15 houses in our colony are pretty similar in appearance - 8 on the left (including our home, called the West side) have the same design and are photocopies of each other, so are the 7 on the right (called the East side). The last plot is empty, and reserved for a future park or possible temple.

The main gate is closed at 12 PM. We have 3 colony guards who stand guard throughout the night. Water supply is also shared. All payments are done through our colony's society, made up of members from every home.

And, I d love to pay the world's smallest church a visit someday, if I can. :)

You are welcome, everyone. :)

[roshiq]

Wow! It was like we are just having a cool virtual tour on your beautiful town, Avi. You are guiding & taking us to all those nice places with you.:)

There are so many awesome places in India, even in my Bangladesh and as a whole in our sub continent that often I get confused with my most awaited tour plan to make a visit at somewhere some point. I think it'll need multiple tours & years to finish visiting at least all the major or renowned places in India.

Thanks for sharing, hope to make a surprise visit at your door someday.;)

[neverending]

Last night I watched a show on the wildlife of the Western Ghats. Such a beautiful place! Much of the wildlife there is found nowhere else in the world.

[yourlastmistake]

The whole centre of the handlebar

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The engine (FI type, no carburettor)

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Open chain cover (for the badass hunk look)

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Tail-lights and turn indicators

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And, the huge silencer on the right side

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Engorge yourself!

I oogle at "him" for a few minutes myself everyday.

I was wondering if you were ever going to get that bike .

[_____V_____]

Thunderstorms, a huge tornado and flash floods...not a nice combo I tell you!


Today, 9 AM -

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Today, 3 PM -

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(Contd.)

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A huge thunderstorm accompanied by a severe tornado hit us early yesterday evening. The rains poured down in torrents and haven't stopped till now. And early this morning, the floods came rushing into our homes.

Water has receded slightly but not much. The floods poured into our homes from this morning and still haven't relented. Half of the city is under water right now. If the situation doesn't improve till evening, we will be moving out to a safer and drier place, temporarily.

Pics have been taken by my Samsung Monte.

Sorry BR finalists, you have to hold on till I come back. Power was knocked out since last evening and returned about an hour or so back. Just as I type this, power's gone out again.

Hoping to return soon. Out for now.

[neverending]

Yipes. Good luck, V! Take care!

[roshiq]

No problemo, bro. Just stay safe & take your time until everything else come into a normal shape.

[fortunato]

Holy smokes, V!
Good luck !

[nightmare_of _death]

oh my! take care V

[_____V_____]

Floods have receded slowly but not fully. We are back home today and busy with cleaning and such. Both my cars have water inside them. Rooms were immersed in ankle-deep water, which are being cleaned right now as I type this. The floods inside the colony have gone but the drains are still overflowing in many places. A lot of dirt and slippery mud has been left behind by the flood water.

In the city, some of the roads are filled with water and jammed on all sides. News has come in that the bridges leading to two adjoining states have gone underwater so we are cut off from the rest of the country for now. Thankfully cellphones, electricity and other essential things are working, except for fresh vegetables and food (for now).

Thank you everyone for all your kind wishes. Life might become normal in 2-3 days time, hopefully.

[ChronoGrl]

Man! That totally sucks!! Sorry to hear that, V.

Good luck with the restoration.

[scouse mac]

Really sorry to hear this V. Best of luck you get things straightened out as soon as possible

[TheWickerFan]

I was very sorry to hear this. I don't know how things like homeowners' insurance or flood insurance work where you are, but hopefully it's better than here in New York where if you have to make a claim your insurance won't pay up or will drop you and then no other insurance company will want anything to do with you.

Best of luck, and take care of yourself.:)

[nightmare_of _death]

thanks for the update, sorry to hear about the damage though. I hope everything is okay. Take care.

[endo]

Just reading this, sorry to hear about your situation. Hope things are back to normal for you quickly and that no major damage was done.

Good luck with everything.

[Straker]

Damn, can't believe I didn't notice this. Sorry to hear about all your troubles these past few days. Hope things get back to normal soon and there's no lasting damage.

Stay safe & good luck getting things straight. :)

[_____V_____]

I have become the proud owner of my own home! Finally!

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The colony in which it is located...

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The parking space good enough to park 2 cars...

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Space for a small (future?) garden in front...

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Entering the house, work progressing in full swing in the dining area right now...

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(Contd.)

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Stairs leading up to 2 bedrooms above, a living hall in-between, and two open balconies on either side of the house... (pics of those to come)

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Work in progress in the kitchen (Anya getting a modular kitchen made)...

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The downstairs bedroom (space for the huge double bed!)...

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Shelf in the bedroom...

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The backside of the house, behind the kitchen's outer door and the boundary wall...

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(Contd.)

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View of the parking space/garage from behind, towards the main gate...

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View of the houses in front of our house (pic taken from the parking space)...

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We had a short 3-day trip in-between for a medical check-up of Mother at the city of Vishakhapatnam (10 hour journey by train), and the view from the train during the whole journey was breathtaking!

First up, Mom and Anya inside the train cabin...

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The lush green rice fields just outside our city as we head out...

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From Mom's viewpoint...

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Anya striking a pose in the cabin...

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The fields slowly gave way to a breathtaking view of the countryside as we headed towards the mountains ahead...

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And the train started its twisting and turning along the mountainous terrain (check the sheer drop on the left)...

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Turning as the train crossed an unprotected bridge...

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Turn, turn, turn...

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(Contd.)

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View of a mountain river in the distance...

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The river cutting through the mountains (barely visible as a stretch)...

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Finally, the river broadening out into a huge body of water on the left...

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Mom on the journey back home...

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I missed out on many other great scenery shots during this journey - the train entering a stretch of caves cut through mountains (!), and so many tunnels on the way (I counted about 60), monkeys in the railway stations in between, rocks made from sheer marble, long mountain shots from the distance...maybe next time.


And to wrap up, the rangoli Anya made this Diwali...

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A very humble effort, compared to the ones she has done before. Anyway, it still looks pretty decent.



Until the next time! Ciao!

[TheWickerFan]

Congratulations on your new home.:) I'll never forget moving into our new home with our newborn daughter (19 years ago). Very exciting times.

[Despare]

Great pictures man, LOVE the rangoli and the house looks great. Pics of your dvd room when it's done! :)

[roshiq]

Many Many Congratulations to you & bhabi for your new beautiful home, V! Great pics, and yeah...agree with Des, upload pics of your DVD racks.:)

[neverending]

Wow! Congrats on the new house, V! Very beautiful pictures of the trip.

[nightmare_of _death]

Congratulations V! Beautiful scenery, and love the exterior of your house.

[GoreHound13]

Looks like a pretty sweet set up, thanks for sharing

[newb]

Good luck on the new digs Bro. Looks great.

[Rorschach]

Nice pics. Lookin' good there.

[_____V_____]

Thanks, guys.

I am getting a wall mounted shelf done in the living room for dvds and books. Once it's done and stacked, pics will be up! :)

[_____V_____]

And so the moment has come!

The telephone was installed and connected on Thursday, and a few minutes ago they enabled the DSL. I am officially on cable now! :D

Disconnected to be shifted on - 30th December 2010
Shifted and Re-connected - 17th September 2011

[hammerfan]

Hey, I forgot about this thread. Any chance of getting a picture of Anya's baby bump? Or maybe an ultrasound pic?

[ChronoGrl]

Hey, I forgot about this thread. Any chance of getting a picture of Anya's baby bump? Or maybe an ultrasound pic?

My thoughts exactly!! When I saw this thread I was expecting ultrasound pics... And I got excited when I read " The moment has come!" ... But then he talked about DSL instead... Ahhhh, boys. :p

[_____V_____]

Hey, I forgot about this thread. Any chance of getting a picture of Anya's baby bump? Or maybe an ultrasound pic?

Don't have a scanner yet. I ll see if I can scan it from somewhere and upload it.

Expected date has been bumped to January 7th, 2012 now!


My thoughts exactly!! When I saw this thread I was expecting ultrasound pics... And I got excited when I read " The moment has come!" ... But then he talked about DSL instead... Ahhhh, boys. :p

LOL!

*shaking head* girls...:p

[leezuki]

those pics looked awsome V and congrat on the new house.

[TheWickerFan]

Don't have a scanner yet. I ll see if I can scan it from somewhere and upload it.

Expected date has been bumped to January 7th, 2012 now!




LOL!

*shaking head* girls...:p

Yes, we like babies.:p I hope your wife is feeling okay. Being pregnant is pretty exhausting sometimes.