What do you do when you to have to go to some unknown place,where you know no one ,have no one to talk to,but your visit is mandatory..???"Your answer would be exactly,feeling bored,,wish I had stayed at home watching tv or reading a book.But ,,,,,I do plan something..I do something differently so that the instance becomes memorable..Here is one such incident.
Recently I had such an
experience,It was a buffet dinner hosted by Mr.Martin on his dear daughters wedding at ITC,Grand Chola..The name itself attracted me very much.I always had dreams of visiting it.my husband was also raising my expectations by giving extra build-up.Sep 14th we went to the hotel....
MAGNIFICENT is the apt word for the great great ITC-RAJENDRA HALL.The hall is bigger than our chennai office(Mahalaxmi offset printers pvt limited,chennai).around 30000sq feet.The Hall has a capacity to seat around 1000 people.I could see people everywhere. Beautiful girls clad in bright red sarees welcomed at every junction.Once we entered the hall, we were bombarded with welcome drinks and starters.Fruit punch, sprite and another one(I dont know the name of it).The boys were so energetic and friendly that not a single person in the hall would have denied it.If we refuse to one boy,another one would come to us in few seconds and offer.But my husband had the brave heart to refuse it repeatedly.undoubtedly he should be given a medal for it..(here I need to add a smiley.....being in face book constantly my hands were searching for a wink smiley ..forget it)I think he was saving it for the dinner.So many starters and everything was so yummy..
They had notice board in which we can write our wishes for the lovely wedded couples.Now a days this has become a fashion-I have seen this a few places before.I blessed the couple.As we had arrived early we were able to meet the host and wedding couple without any hurryburry,Mrs and Mr.Martin had few kind words with us and we posed for the photograph ,gave away the gift,blessed them ...and all those formalities were over.
I could see photographers everywhere.So many people were taking photographs..Each one was having a different camera..I was wondering where do they get all these new models of camera..Even the CROMA, the electronic mega store in chennai wouldnt have so many models in it.
We walked around to the buffet.It had about five stations..presenting with Indian breads,variety rice ,so many curries, salads,ice
creams,desserts and fruits.I had no one to talk to. Sudha Raghunathan was singing,but I had no interest in Carnatic music ,so I was just walking around and see if something interesting could happen.suddenly I had an idea..I asked for a chef cap to the serving boys,so that I could take a photograph like in Masterchef..GOOD GRACIOUS ,the boys went to the event management Chef-in-Chief Mr.Gaurav Mathur.VOILA!!! Mr.Mathur had one of his boys run to the store and get me one and presented it to'me.He asked to have it as a souvener.I became very happy and took photographs wearing it,SO the occasion became memorable and interesting to me
face.HE LOST IT.
Recently I had such an
MAGNIFICENT is the apt word for the great great ITC-RAJENDRA HALL.The hall is bigger than our chennai office(Mahalaxmi offset printers pvt limited,chennai).around 30000sq feet.The Hall has a capacity to seat around 1000 people.I could see people everywhere. Beautiful girls clad in bright red sarees welcomed at every junction.Once we entered the hall, we were bombarded with welcome drinks and starters.Fruit punch, sprite and another one(I dont know the name of it).The boys were so energetic and friendly that not a single person in the hall would have denied it.If we refuse to one boy,another one would come to us in few seconds and offer.But my husband had the brave heart to refuse it repeatedly.undoubtedly he should be given a medal for it..(here I need to add a smiley.....being in face book constantly my hands were searching for a wink smiley ..forget it)I think he was saving it for the dinner.So many starters and everything was so yummy..
I could see photographers everywhere.So many people were taking photographs..Each one was having a different camera..I was wondering where do they get all these new models of camera..Even the CROMA, the electronic mega store in chennai wouldnt have so many models in it.
We walked around to the buffet.It had about five stations..presenting with Indian breads,variety rice ,so many curries, salads,ice
I was carrying it around with me even when we were having dinner.Everything was excellent .The best was a fish curry called meen moilee -had never ever eaten such a dish so soft,tender and delicious.Then I went to conquer the dessert region.Only at this time my SAVIOUR came in- my husband- very kind heartedly offered to have my handbag and the cap till till I finish it.So I was wholeheartedly enjoying everything on my way.Then I came back and asked for the handbag.He gave it to me with a big smile.I asked for the cap and he blinked..cant never ever forget that look in his
face.HE LOST IT.
Unaware of the further things coming up,he said sorry.I couldn't control myself...BANG..I gave him a slap on his back and cooled down,We couldn't see the cap anywhere and so the cap is LOST.
Anyway we returned home after the
hearty meal,The next day I mailed Mr.Mathur as a thanking note about the buffet,In it I mentioned about the cap being lost,The reply came within an hour,,it said ,he always welcomed us to his hotel and when dining there ,if he is informed,he will give another chef cap,
So,BEWARE my dear husband ,you have to take me to Grand Chola another day just for the sake of a chef cap,,ha,,ha,,
Post script: "Muru doesnt do different things
She does things differently"(apologies Mr,Shiv Kera) ha..ha...lol
The photographs speak about your joy dear! your writing is quite interesting! your idea to be the chef makes me wonder....different! ...The majestic man(anna) made your evening more unforgettable by loosing your fine gift ...ha ha ha....but the way you proposed to visit chola again ...lovely da.
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