A young single kutchi male, wakes up a little later than usual on a beautiful bay-area weekend. He was still a little groggy from the seemingly unending work that he left behind in office the previous evening, unfinished.
Earlier in the week, he overcame feelings of disappointment, at the prospect of having to miss a picnic, because his boss wanted the entire 10-member team in office that weekend to catch up on slipping tasks. Luckily a majority of programmers including himself expressed inability to be in office that Saturday, and it was unanimously decided that the following weekend would be spent working in office (in lieu of being let off for the current weekend).
Our protagonist gets ready in record time, and sets out towards the picnic area, near a beautiful lake close by. On the way he glances at the watch a few times, more and more convinced that he is going to “miss-the-bus”, being almost 30 minutes late. On reaching the parking lot, he does not see anyone that could be of the kutchi community. He really must have missed the picnic, he wishes he had not put the alarm on snooze a couple of times before finally getting out of bed.
Feeling somewhat dejected, he decides to take a look at the picnic sites around the lake, walking along the paved path around the lake. But no luck (still nobody in sight). Halfway through, seeing that there are no more picnic areas ahead, he makes an about-turn…
Walking on he notices 2 gentlemen, with a badge/label on their shirts. This could be….. He approaches them and musters courage to ask them if they are here for the Kutchi Picnic. What a relief… He finds that they are indeed the people from the group he was looking for. They direct him to the place where the “headquarters” are being setup…. He is told that he’s the first one to be there that morning. Wow !!!
A whole day of games, food, networking and fun followed the adventure that morning. The jalebi & gaanthiya, the idlis, vadas, spring dosas were all very tasty. It is very easily one of the best weekends our friend has had ever since he moved to the bay area. He understands that lot of effort went into the arrangements, and co-ordination and wants to express gratitude towards everyone who made it happen.
Good writing style Amit. Hope you continue to write more. :-). It was nice to meet all the newcomers and having fun with them. We need some young blood around :-).
Yeah, good essay 🙂
Picnic was definitely fun. Weather was great unlike last year. Walking around the lake, food, meeting lots of Kutchi folks and a sense of belonging to such a group is really great.
Amit Meckoni from Matunga – 5 Bunglows ???
Another forthcoming event that is as much fun as this is the diwali party. Participation adds to the fun and a sense of accomplishment, not to mention the friendships one can build during such events.
Anyways, good to have another kutchi in Fremont.
Really enjoyed your picnic day description :). Missed meeting you as well as few others at the picnic since we were there for a very very short time 🙁
There used to be times when good number of enthusiastic used to arrive at similar time as Our protagonist. But with time that brisk has been windswept to later arrivals.
Amit pe KV writting ka rang lag gaya…..
Lekin yeah Hemang kaun hai jo Matungawallon ko janta hai….
My reply to Hemang: Yes, I’m from Matunga 5 bungalows. (Pronounce in Kutchi) panj bangla. Are you from Matunga too?
(I know a Hemang who used to live in matunga, wonder if you’re him)
Hemang reveal your identity … to KV and KV Matunga folks 🙂
Hemang from Texas ? 🙂
Hemang from oswal niwas in Matunga?
Yeah jaroor Bhavesh ka tukka hai 🙂
Bambai ke har Gujarati/Kutchi gully mein ek na ek Hemang milegaa. (Aur ek Bhavesh bhi milegaa….)
Hemang to whom I had loaned 1000$ ? 🙂
Hemang Vishrani who used to stay in Vishrani Niwas opp “Panj Bangla”. I was searching for Kutch & Kutchi people on google – and accidently found this blog – and am since addicted to it. I don’t live in your neighbourhood – infact not even in the US. Since the past 2 years I have left Mumbai for good & have moved to Gandhidham, Kutch.
Good to know that Kutchvalley has such a wide audience.
Yup. Good to know folks are tuning in from as far as Kutch. Hope you dont mind all the jokes and take them in good spirit. 🙂
Also Hemang, feel free to comment on articles or leave your vote in one of the polls or contribute via articles or anything else on the website. We extend a warm welcome to our virtual member. 🙂
Also probably a good time to call out to all our virtual readers to introduce themselves. Even though you may or may not be staying in the Bay Area, California and may or may not be a kutchi, it would be nice to know YOU.
WOW!!! The amount of interest Hemang generated is awesome!!
Would you remember me?