Dear Shri Viswanath, That is a nice experience to hear. Yes, this is exactly what is intended - share one's take on s subject dealt with by another - to make it inter-active, not One-way.
In the few other responses or feedback that I received, many have chosen to address them to me personally, not to the Group. Some of these include their facing similar predicament, ways to pass the time, or tips to cover more horizons in my future contributions. If only these had been shared in the public domain, other members too could have benefitted by them and, possibly trigger them to take these on further. By the way, it is good to hear that you plan a six-month exile from India. Personally we hope we will be in California around that time. If possible please share with the Group the dates when you finalize your plans. Regards V.V. Sundaram On Wed, Oct 26, 2011 at 11:12 PM, G Vishwanath <[email protected]> wrote: > Dear Sri Sundaram, > > That was nice to read. > I could relate to your posting, having had one experience already last > year when we spent a month at our daughter's place in the Bay area in > California. > > I kept myself busy, watching streamed movies on a 40" TV screen, going for > long walks (no license needed!), playing with the neighbour's cat which > agreed to befriend me, keeping in touch by email with group members, and > other internet friends and also relatives back home. > > > On weekends our daughter and son in law drove us around to visit relatives > and also took us to a few tourist spots within a few hours driving distance. > > I would accost "VIPs" (that's a cute appellation for Visiting Indian > Parents) at the malls. Dressed in Sarees, the middle aged ladies would stick > out like a sore thumb. I would start by establishing eye contact, then a > brief smile and finally progess to starting a conversation and then > gradually exchanging personal family details just like we did in the second > class sleeper compartments in rail journeys. > > I have half a dozen addresses of these middle aged couples and I have not > been in touch with any of them after leaving Usa. > > Time flew and in no time the month was over and it was time to return. > > Now I am gearing up for the long haul. Yes, next year, I plan to "vasool" > the air fare and the visa validity period by staying a good six months. > > I am enjoying reading your contributions. > Keep writing and stay in touch. Happy Deepawali > Regards > GV > > > >
