Urmeela and I celebrated our thirtieth wedding anniversary in 1998 by having a candle lit dinner with another couple in Mumbai. That was the last time till last Saturday, when I had the joy of a candle lit dinner.
Only this time, it was not a romantic evening out. It was male bonding at its best. Karl and I had dinner together at Flour Works, my home away from home as Karl now calls it. We were given special attention and care by Meetha herself cooking up a special vegetarian dish for me while Karl selected his main course off the menu.
Meetha in her inimitable style offered to make it a memorable evening by making it a candle lit one as Karl was a first time visitor. We readily agreed and it was done. Candles floating on water inside squat glasses and all other lights switched off.
It was only subsequently that I came to know that we had been had. It was Earth Hour and Meetha did not mention anything about it to us. Clever Meetha, very clever. Thank you anyway.
Raj, hope you remember your promise of a candlelight dinner for Thiru & myself! I know it has been a long time, but this was when we were in Hyderabad. Next time we are in India……..?!?
That is a promise that will give me the greatest pleasure to fulfill. Just land up.
How clever and diplomatic
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Rummuser Reply:
April 3rd, 2012 at 06:43
Meeta is very clever and the epitome of diplomacy. It is in her genes.
14 years is far too long, Ramana! I often have candlelight dinners. All by myself.
I imagine others no longer with me in the room. Dotty old lady? Yeah and proud of it!
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Rummuser Reply:
April 3rd, 2012 at 06:44
Dotty? No, I don’t think so. You have a long way to go yet. But, solo candle lit dinners are quite common in India where the electricity supply can be erratic!
I went to bed early that night, lights out and no candles. Do I get two brownie points?
Glad you enjoyed your evening.
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Rummuser Reply:
April 7th, 2012 at 19:18
As far as I am concerned, you go.
My wife and I had the pleasure of dinner and a show and let me tell you, WOW! The service is top notch, food selection is good (even for the vegiterians), drinks are good too.
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