tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post388093746686519531..comments2024-03-28T14:43:18.928+05:30Comments on gappa: Driving through life...............एका फिआट गाडीची कथा .....Ugich Konitarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15901335427613806798noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-31567377207127101612008-11-30T08:03:00.000+05:302008-11-30T08:03:00.000+05:30:) brilliant narration!!:) brilliant narration!!magiceyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17848851692951192508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-10540601646094997472008-11-30T01:20:00.000+05:302008-11-30T01:20:00.000+05:30Delightful and charming story, priceless adventure...Delightful and charming story, priceless adventures wonderfully written. You triggered my own car memories...my father drives the same Toyota pickup since almost 30 years - we call it the "Farmers Cadillac" - we never could afford a car just for people, so we used to go on Sunday explorations with what ever ‘work horse’ my father drove at the time: an old Willi's, an Unimog, and then came the Toyota - what a luxury. Children and dog in the back on the loading space since it is only a two-seater. My first car was already 10 years old when I bought it and after 10 more years with me, and enduring those strong Swiss winters with lots of salt on the roads, the rust really did her in. Greedy me had a greedy thought and went on a last trip, crisscrossing Italy in the hopes, somebody, anybody - please - steal her and I would get rich with the insurance money instead of paying for her removal... Needless to say: greediness never pays. We went home together and, after a while, she went to her final resting place.Fidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17870521870676612316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-54066700143063622962008-11-29T22:36:00.000+05:302008-11-29T22:36:00.000+05:30What a wonderful story! And what a wonderful blog...What a wonderful story! And what a wonderful blog you have here! I'm adding it to my following list! <BR/><BR/>I came by because I so enjoyed your thoughtful comment on Rain's blog. <BR/><BR/>I grieve for the horrors of what has happened in your city and you and your countrymen are in my prayers.Kay Dennisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02646717192332313215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-16991755135518703612008-11-27T22:46:00.000+05:302008-11-27T22:46:00.000+05:30Dec 01, Monday evening do not miss conjunction of ...Dec 01, Monday evening do not miss conjunction of Venus- Jupiter and Moon . Observe sky in North-West Direction from 6.15-30 pm to 9.30 pm. <BR/><BR/>It's the one of the wonderful event.priyadarshanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00578953958032998183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-4043486192609361272008-11-27T20:21:00.000+05:302008-11-27T20:21:00.000+05:30liked this post..refreshing and different :)good t...liked this post..refreshing and different :)good to know yr family is safe..take careLakshmihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10131764134144215720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-35390219829782588672008-11-27T14:04:00.000+05:302008-11-27T14:04:00.000+05:30I am really glad and relieved to hear that you and...I am really glad and relieved to hear that you and your family are OK. Take care.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-64396031668626886592008-11-27T14:02:00.000+05:302008-11-27T14:02:00.000+05:30Hi Suranga, As some have already said I too have b...Hi Suranga, As some have already said I too have been holding you in my thoughts and hoping that the crazy-ness will end soon without more bloodshed. I thought Lilly was only going to be away for a week - so we should have good news soon. <BR/><BR/>As for your car Suranga I was laughing so much at the antics of using this much loved vehicle. We had a Morris Minor (I don't know if you know what that looked like). It was called 'Florence' she was named after the children's book and TV programme character in 'The Magic Roundabout' and was white one and belonged to my Mum but, as my sister Dorien was the only one with a driving licence she had the control of her.. we all loved to sit in Florence . Mum had a wee Florence character doll which hung from the rear-facing mirror. As with all old cars she had her own character and she didn't like the rain (like my first Peugeot car ) so sometimes she just refused to move an inch if it was raining..... she loved the sun and during the summer we would all pile in and go to the seaside. All singing at the top of our voices and employing all the actions too! hehehehe.. Gosh, you brought back a lot of happy memories. <BR/>Thinking of you, Kate x.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16979505705280901138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-91546787311828276582008-11-27T12:22:00.000+05:302008-11-27T12:22:00.000+05:30I thought Lilly was scheduled to return in Decembe...I thought Lilly was scheduled to return in December? Hopefully she will be somewhere safe. I have other friends in Thailand as well - Australians working as teachers. <BR/>When will the madness end? <BR/>JuneJune Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-6544166598152476132008-11-27T10:17:00.000+05:302008-11-27T10:17:00.000+05:30June, Sylvia,Judy Thanks so much for your kind con...<B>June, Sylvia,Judy</B> Thanks so much for your kind concern. Yes , the situation is really horrible. and we all hope that it ends soon. <BR/><BR/>Its about an hour away from where I am, but i know that area well as used to work there. While the TV people keep showing the 5 star hotel hostage drama, and the commandoes and stuff, what has been really heart rending is the indiscriminate firing and killing of families waiting to board long distance trains to the north, at our main train terminus. <BR/><BR/>Incidentally, I am also worried about Lilly. She is in Thailand and they have some problems there with lots of people stuck at the airport. <BR/><BR/>Difficult times indeed.....Ugich Konitarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901335427613806798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-89744865585163374592008-11-27T08:31:00.000+05:302008-11-27T08:31:00.000+05:30Hi Suranga, Just had to tell you that we are prayi...Hi Suranga, Just had to tell you that we are praying for you all here and you are in our thoughts as we watch this terrible thing that is happening with the terrorists. I hope that you and your family are o.k.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12078537002880283509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-90497317343673438342008-11-27T07:00:00.000+05:302008-11-27T07:00:00.000+05:30My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. Do...My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. Do hope you are safe. We're all holding good thoughts for you here.Sylvia Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05484577678585907669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-27690022820781607702008-11-27T03:37:00.000+05:302008-11-27T03:37:00.000+05:30Dear Suranga - are you feeling ok? Is the terrori...Dear Suranga - are you feeling ok? Is the terrorist drama anywhere near you? I'm thinking of you ...<BR/>I know it's only been a brief acquaintance (having only met your vehicle minutes ago), but I love your car. <BR/>She certainly has a fine character and her traits obviously include faithfulness, dignity,honour and the ability to give and return love. <BR/>They say pets may take on the qualities of their owners? <BR/>Take care <BR/>June in OzJune Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-29845597639958020482008-11-26T10:05:00.000+05:302008-11-26T10:05:00.000+05:30hareKrishnaji Thank you for the comments. I know ...<B>hareKrishnaji</B> Thank you for the comments. I know the car you talk about. We used to call it "nakti fiat". One still sees some of those once in a while....<BR/><BR/><B>Hitch writer</B> Your generation not only missed out on Fiats and Ambassadors, but also in the effort of acquiring cars. Today every second person buys a maruti or more, and gets loans. We never had that facility. So our cars were like children.....:-)<BR/><BR/><B>Pooh </B> Despite different generations, we all remember the first cars, dont we ? We stuck with ours, while your generation kept replacing theirs.....thank you for the comments.<BR/><BR/><B>Judy</B> Why am i not terribly surprised about your Plymouth car emerging wet, but unbowed, and ready to start after being washed away in the flood ? These cars had character. Like they were Obama, compared to the recent Palins....but thanks for your great comments.<BR/><BR/><B>Vinita </B> While I am absolutely thunderstruck to hear that you actually "missed" the blog, it probably means that my memories and your memories of the past inhabit the same geographical space, and it is fun when someones memory triggers something similar in your own mind. Thank you for the comments....ani sawadini wach...<BR/><BR/><B>Devaki</B> I think all "ajoba's" always had Ambasaadors. My parents did, and my in-laws did. And yes, while you mention 7, I distinctly remember 10 people being driven in am ambassador during a wedding. All this was very normal in those days. Cars were "family" and played their part to a T. Thanks for your comments ....Ugich Konitarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901335427613806798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-72427014337905913882008-11-26T09:35:00.000+05:302008-11-26T09:35:00.000+05:30Such beautiful memories! I am sure you have a wond...Such beautiful memories! I am sure you have a wonderful time looking back at them.<BR/><BR/>My grandfather, 'ajoba', owned an Ambassador. I have rarely seen less than 7 people crammed into it even or perhaps especially for long trips. Taking the car out for 2-3 people was considered luxury, for 1 it was blasphemy!!! <BR/><BR/>Those were simple but fun times. Today ajoba is no more and the ambassador is long gone too. Your post made me long for those days again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-79471251694965704322008-11-26T00:15:00.000+05:302008-11-26T00:15:00.000+05:30What I missed in the last couple of weeks the most...What I missed in the last couple of weeks the most was not getting to read your blog. Ata sawdini sagla bakicha urlela wachte.<BR/><BR/>As always a great post. "thodasa hasana thoda rulaana"<BR/><BR/>A great idea to celebrate car's "birthday". I too believe that my car understands my emotions and is like a perfect friend who listens to my cribbing without any arguments.<BR/><BR/>I have never really understood the mentality of the "mercedes(refered as MERC by them)Benz type people who believe in bragging about every little thing they have and putting down someone who enjoys and is happy with his/her own lifestyle or who doesn't believe in keeping with the Jones's.<BR/><BR/>Kadhi sudharnar hey loka? They may have grown materialistically but are very insecure inwardly and are always looking for acceptance and acknowledgement. I would rather walk than take a ride from someone like this.<BR/><BR/>Happy thanksgiving ...<BR/><BR/>VinitaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-48967538041201741682008-11-25T19:31:00.000+05:302008-11-25T19:31:00.000+05:30I think we all have or had a car like yours. Mine ...I think we all have or had a car like yours. Mine was a plymouth station wagon as long as a hearse. It washed away in a flash flood and when we pulled it out of the water full of mud, it started right up! My children hated it and were embarrassed to be seen in it but it was a faithful mode of transporation at the time so they had to suffer. We called it the "green goddess". I could just imagine your experiences with your Fiat. Great story.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12078537002880283509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-27174599933106042052008-11-25T16:29:00.000+05:302008-11-25T16:29:00.000+05:30Nicely written. Guess I belong to the modern world...Nicely written. Guess I belong to the modern world the first car I remember our family owning was a Maruti Omni. Since then I have been through so many cars in the family. But the chocolate brown Omni still stays close to my heartVinithahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05954560277821883000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-86806463382592945222008-11-25T15:58:00.000+05:302008-11-25T15:58:00.000+05:30For our generation of 30 year olds... Fiat was the...For our generation of 30 year olds... Fiat was the one car with fantastic firing (the sound it makes when running) ... the noise we loved.... it captured our imagination when Jackie Shroff drove a cool black fiat in Parinda...hitch writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07533278513292989066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-41631698379791566912008-11-25T14:01:00.000+05:302008-11-25T14:01:00.000+05:30Even I had Fiat. Fiat 1957 model. Original. known ...Even I had Fiat. Fiat 1957 model. Original. known as Dukkar (डुक्कर) Fiat. One of the best among the lot<BR/><BR/>I am still missing it.HAREKRISHNAJIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00137830344437763830noreply@blogger.com