Shipping up to...

I haven't posted anything for the past six month. Every week I get a traffic report from sitemeter reminding me that I have a blog site and every week I am surprised to find about 25-30 visits to the blog. Every week I resolve to write a blog and every week ends with a failed promise...

.... except this week :)

To end the story on a happy note, and it was indeed very pleasant trip. I will mention the bad stuff first.

I think to maintain karmic balance my trip had to end on a bad note. Watched 'How to train your dragon', for all you dirty minded perverts its a kids animation film; grow up :B. Followed by the Oscars (or was it the reverse order). Anyways, Swati was sensible enough call it an early night. Me and Me2 sketched plans for the Zion camping trip and then went to bed earlyish too. I had a 7 o'clock flight the next day. All was fine and dandy till I woke up with stomach cramps, bloating and nausea; in the middle of the night; at 2 am. I will spare you the gruesome details but would like highlight Me2's compassion.

Awaked by my discomfort he came out to check on me. Actually to be blunt, my barfing would have woken up the neighbors as well. At 3am in 20F temp dude went out to find a store that would be open to get some meds. That, it was Providence did not help matters. With no shops open we were left with no choice but to find some home remedy. Whilst I was curling up in a fetal position on the sofa, he was looking up online. Finally his labours bore fruit and a hot pack subdued the pain and I was able to get some sleep. The next morning faced with a daunting task of flying 4 hours with an upset stomach. I armed myself with all the meds I could lay my hands on at the airport store.

As if the night's fiasco wasn't enough, my connecting flight was 2 hours late, it had to fly slow due to bad weather, went through a horrible turbulence and the pilot failed to land the plan in first two attempts. Never have I been happier to step off a plane.

The troubles aside I had a great time over the weekend. Every time I go there I get the feeling of going back home. I can see a few eye balls rolling on this comment. Let me tell you just because I haven't gone home in 5 years, does not mean that I have forgotten the feeling. OK! :p. Some highlights from the trip.

• Bhabhiji and Jaini as always were the most gracious hosts. Enjoyed every minute and had lots of fun reminiscing about the past. Hoping that they move to Raleigh.
• Nice to see Me2 and Swati staying as if they are in a 'live-in' relation even though they are married.
• Nice to meet ole roomies.
• Got a chance to lay my hands on the new 'PS3 Move' motion controller . Played on a home projection system and with audience :) sweet!!!!. It was interesting to get a glimpse into the psyche of ancient Romans. Archery, Tennis, Volleyball and Disc Golf were the least popular amongst the audience, Gladiator fights however were cheered the loudest.
• Driving, with the country side covered in snow.
• The 2 hundreds scored showed why the ODI format needs to be preserved. It gives true maestros enough time to showcase their art. Sachin scored his 47th ODI hundred and even though we snatched defeat from the jaw of victory after having snatched victory from the jaws of defeat. India was lucky to walk away with a point.
• Shopping @ Wrentham.
• and keeping the best part for last playing with JD (and his toys, sorry JD forgot to get a gift for you this time).