12th & 13th August

On 12 & 13th
Completed 50 minute brisk walk.

 The three daughters-in-law, Ruchi, Ritsy and Neha with grand children, Khyati, Abhishree, Amolikaa and Akshat attended Mishti's wedding  ceremonies  along with us. Only Pilku could not come. The youngest member of the family, Alaynah, was too young to come. It was a gala day for the children. Even before the couple to wed sat on the beautiful sofa,they had rolled over and  did Punji jumping on it.   About five hundred guests including relations joined in the dinner.  Snacks were good. On arrival of Barat, the Mamas , Phuphas, Chachas, Jijas etc. of the bride's side had to receive and hug  the counterparts  on the bridegroom's side.The snaps were taken while we hugged each other. I was called upon to hug the first Phupa. Subhash and Pramod followed. Coincidently, both sides had three Phupas . We got one each to hug.The bridegroom came on a white horse.It was not under good control. 'The Jaymal' was done on a beautifully lit and decked platform. Silku left at about 10.30 pm. I followed later. Venita, Ruchi, Neha and children stayed for the 'Saptapadi'. It all ended at 2 am. Abhishree, Amolikaa, Akshat and other children continued playing till then.They got a full hall to run about.  Neha informed in a mail. She wrote " Had a blast in the wedding. Udi was refusing to come back to the room after 2 am also. "

News of the Day : "With a little British pomp and a lot of British pop, London brought the curtain down on a glorious Olympic Games on Sunday in a spectacular, technicolor pageant of landmarks, lightshows and lots of fun.The closing ceremony offered a sensory blast including rock ‘n’ roll rickshaws, dustbin percussionists, an exploding yellow car and a marching band in red tunics and bearskin hats.While the games may have lacked some of the drama and grandeur of the Beijing Olympics in 2008, there were many unforgettable moments.Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt became an Olympic legend by repeating as champion in both the 100-metre and 200-metre sprints. Michael Phelps ended his long career as the most decorated Olympian in history." The Hindu, dt., 13th August,2012 on line.

Retired to sleep at o1.30 am.

On 13th
Went for 50 minute brisk walk. Venita returned at 2 pm. In chamber from 3 to 5 pm.
Retired to sleep at 11 pm