Those of you who have kids know how important it is for them to have parents attend school functions. Those of you who have a busy work life have a long list of excuses to not go there. Important meetings, slave driving bosses, project deadlines etc.
The time has come to add another excuse to this list.
I am sorry sweetie, I can't make it to your concert because there was a volcanic eruption in Iceland and my flight got cancelled! This is very original. Come one, who could have even thunk this up? Reality is stranger than fiction and all that. This one is right up there with the best.
Ah, but there you go. The ash from Iceland dashed my plans to be in St. Andrews this weekend and watch Kiran participating in Diya and the added bonus of visiting wonderful Scotland again. As Anil said, Iceland is repaying the cash they got from Europe with ash. It's the second time in 2 years that Iceland has screwed Europe. There should be a law against this.
Someone tweeted that all those stranded passengers are now feeling like Salman Khan & Vivek Oberoi. Ash has spoiled their trip. Haha.
Well, with most airports around Europe closed, it aint so funny for everyone. Hedi was to fly to NYC for a vacation yesterday and probably will only fly on Tuesday. Zurich airport is closed ... another first. I have been flying in and out of there for over 20 years and this has never happened before.
Seriously, Kiran & I were both very disappointed but, yet again, man proposes & God disposes (what a terrible cliche). It's outside our control. Fortunately I was able to rebook for 1st week of June when Srishti & I will be there for a week's vacation. Yay!
In the meantime, I watched some IPL, tried to watch Love Khichdi (terrible .. gave up after 15 mins) and went to the city for dinner with Anil. So that was OK. Today's plan to try and start a new aerobic course at the Gym and try to get as far as possible with The girl who kicked the hornets nest. Oh yes, I did order a new lawnmower as well, which should arrive by Wednesday.
By the way, this year's IPL has totally proved the capability India has to put on a global reality show and have a soap opera running on the side. What a carry on and what a cast! If I ever figure out what's going on, I may write about it.
Last but not the least, I think it was about time someone sued Goldman Sachs.
