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		<title>Arranging big concrete blocks at midnight is not fun</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:54:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yes, arranging big concrete blocks at midnight is not fun ! That also when you are under the pile of blocks. Things we have to take care of &#8211; move slowly, take the blocks one by one from the body, arrange it properly, check which is next block. It may not be concrete blocks always,]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Yes, arranging big concrete blocks at midnight is not fun ! That also when you are under the pile of blocks. Things we have to take care of &#8211; move slowly, take the blocks one by one from the body, arrange it properly, check which is next block. It may not be concrete blocks always, it is a mix. Concrete, stone, wooden and some other material which we never seen before. And remember, it is not a game, and no one to help us. After all who will come to help you arranging the blocks at midnight !</p>
<p>Didn&#8217;t get the head or tail out of it ? OK, ever seen dreams when you are having high temperature ? sometimes it is really scary. When I was a kid, it was different. Instead of the blocks, it will be huge gumballs. Sometimes rubber balls, sometimes glass and sometimes ice, but really huge. I had a tough time trying to escape from these balls. They used to come towards me at a faster pace, and somehow I managed them every time. After the childhood days I didn&#8217;t see such dreams, might be the effect of strong antibiotics. Things went smooth until last week when I had fever again. I decided to have <a title="Homoeopathic Medicine" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homeopathy" target="_blank">homoeopathic medicine</a> this time. And the dream came back, with the huge blocks. I was half conscious and was sure it is a dream, but I couldn&#8217;t wake up fully and I couldn&#8217;t sleep too. I tried to throw away the blocks, but it was not easy this time. I swirled, I moved sideways, I tried to re-arrange the blocks, and slowly, very slowly they started getting arranged ! I heard my Mom asking me what is going on. Wife came and asked me the same thing two times. And then I came back to my senses, I replied properly, I told them I am having headache and can&#8217;t sleep. When they went back, I restarted on the job. I thought why asking for help when I can arrange all blocks myself !</p>
<p>At around 4.00 am, most of the work was done. All the blocks were well arranged. I felt happy and was quite satisfied. I was sweating, but no headache this time. I decided to sleep, reminded me Amitabh Bachan&#8217;s dialogue &#8211; <em>Ma, mein bahut thak gaya hoom !</em></p>
<p>I slept peacefully till 9.00 in the morning. When I woke up, only two blankets were on top of me, no, no blocks at all.</p>
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		<title>Happy new year and welcome back !</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 15:30:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Din</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[First &#8211; Wish you all a very happy, fresh and joyful new year. It has been quite sometime since I wrote something in my blog. Goobi threatened me and told me either restart it or close down. As he is from Goa, I am not taking any chances and here I am, back again !]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 460px"><img title="Happy New Year" src="http://www.dinkar.com/wp-uploads/happy-new-year-fresh-leaves.jpg" alt="Happy New Year - Fresh Leaves, New Beginning." width="450" height="337" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Happy New Year - Fresh Leaves, New Beginning.</p></div>
<p>First &#8211; Wish you all a very happy, fresh and joyful new year.</p>
<p>It has been quite sometime since I wrote something in my blog. <a title="Goobi's Blog" href="http://goobimama.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Goobi</a> threatened me and told me either restart it or close down. As he is from Goa, I am not taking any chances and here I am, back again !</p>
<p>You can expect regular updates in the blog this year. At least I hope so.</p>
<p>Have fun and check back soon.</p>
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		<title>Never go too fast, you will regret later</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 13:45:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Din</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I was on the usual weekend trip with the family. It was near Vyttila (Cochin), the traffic was really heavy. I heard big siren of an ambulance and knew that there are two and in some emergency. I turned my vehicle to the left as much as possible to help them. The ambulance drivers were]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I was on the usual weekend trip with the family. It was near Vyttila (Cochin), the traffic was really heavy. I heard big siren of an ambulance and knew that there are two and in some emergency. I turned my vehicle to the left as much as possible to help them. The ambulance drivers were trying their best to move forward as the road was jam packed with vehicles. Almost all vehicles were helping and  giving way for the ambulances. Suddenly I heard another big horn but this time on left side ! And guess what ? A private bus was on its usual off-road drive (they are notorious for the style of overtaking, not obeying traffic rules, careless driving  etc). There were not much space in the left but the bus driver manged to make a fast move and they did overtake the ambulance. Yes, on left side.<br />
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<p>I was shell shocked but I couldn&#8217;t do anything. Couldn&#8217;t even shout. In the picture above, you can see how the private bus driver made way on the left while the ambulances were packed in between other vehicles on the right. It was done by blowing horn very loud (other staff in bus supported him by beating on the bus body and making big sound). After the right turn, there is a narrow bridge and I saw the bus going very fast way front of the ambulances.</p>
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<p>I was totally helpless, couldn&#8217;t even note down the number of the bus and felt sad. Heavy traffic is quite usual in Cochin on weekends but drivers forgetting the priorities and ethics is really shocking.</p>
<p>I am pretty sure  those who are going too fast in their life will regret later. If not today, tomorrow.</p>
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		<title>On Vacation From May 19th</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2007 15:46:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Din</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am on vacation from May 19th 2007 to May 25th 2007. To my all-time favorite place &#8211; Wayanad. Family trip. Planning to meet my friends, teachers, family friends etc. Will keep you updated &#8230;.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am on vacation from May 19th 2007 to May 25th 2007. To my all-time favorite place &#8211; Wayanad. Family trip. Planning to meet my friends, teachers, family friends etc.</p>
<p>Will keep you updated &#8230;.</p>
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