Cycle Dance

Here is the New Cycle. It takes 45 minutes to get to the park. While we sing 'I like to Move it Move it' from Madagascar , I have to be 'Physically fit Physically, Physically fit' to ensure that my back lasts the 45 min journey to the park.


We are learning the new moves and want to show case it on the Aug 15th Independence Day. Let us know if you folks want to join in. The Hoedown and Throwdown is available at laughingwaters.pbworks.com/hoedown

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Manganna

Mitra,Tobu and I set out driving to Mysore->Bandipur->ooty->Wellington. Lunch stop at Mysore with Ramani and Thavare.


Gundulpet area is known for Sunflower cultivation - all around and through the drive -'Pushpa Pushpa' .



Next year - Trek around Masanagudi.


Mamma Darling - Dadda Darling .

"erva aatu" by Ka-e-du Avaiahs

With Ajita /Arnav/ Kanchan at the Stables [Wellington].


First sight of a Horse so close..

One Day will fly a MIG.


Finally wild elephants...

Ctrl Esc Weekend!

Mitra ensured a topsy turvey Weekend to the G Parents with a non stop , round the clock tensiontainment at Mysore. Everything went haywire- the breakfast, TV watching, Sleep , the Walk in the morning and the garden shower. The outdoor shower ended up with Mitra angry with G' Pa and refusing to talk to him. It took D'omma and few toys to get both of them across the table . Our Man is back happy muttering 'guuddi' Guuddi'

26.01.1976 - Permanent Change

I got to know of Thaatha being in Mysore - but without Basket full of Guavas', there wasn’t any Banana load or oranges. I was 4 when Jaaja left all of us. I could not understand then - but over time I realized that he would not be present to greet me at the road, no more outings in the fields, no more fetching dropped mangoes, no more checking the Hen hut when we heard the Fox cry, I can go on . My first exposure to Permanent Change.

My Mom's biggest strength had left her. A man who emphasized education to his half a dozen girl children was no more.

Naliyanda K Medappa 12-06-1912 - 26-01-1976

X'Mas Baby and State representation

X'Mas Baby! - yes - Gowri becomes a GrandMa. Cute Baby girl,healthy. Parents feel that coorg has better facilities in terms of doctors and equipment. So the baby is currently in Kodagu.
State Level Basket ball player - Under 14 category - Moulya Cariappa!. She is out of Vadodara playing for the Gujurat state. Way to go , Way to go. :)
Our own Player, cant be left behind, he is training to be a basket ball player. The Dish Washer lid is the stand / the basket is the dish holder and shoots down everything within the Basket ! Way to go buddy!.

Mitra's First

"Baa illi" - these are the first for Mitra. He has been using this to call everyone - mom,pulti,laika and patta. The last week , we were at Mysore for few days - Grand Pa 'N' Ma will soon report jaw pain. They have been laughing at his antics non stop for 2 days !

Thithhra thee avaiaa!

Pulti enjoyed the most. Running through the coffee plants,trying to catch up with birds and cats. The home , like tobu says "thithhra thee".








Yet another family get together!

Mysore Family get-together

Mysore Home get together was lovely. It really has been several years since our home saw so many people/kids . The previous evening was special,our neighbours helping with so many stuff around our home. I was simply dumb struck with so many little kids running around. Gappu Annaiah's several grand children made up the stock. Mitra , seemed to be happy to see a big open hall, he simply kept walking around the area tirelessly.
Thavare Mitra and Self.

My visit to Katakeri was even special. Home constructed upto the lintel. Roofing should happen in about a months time. This time of the year Kodagu is lovely , green , fresh water from the valley and lots of acitivty. I could not resist but take the 2 snaps.

The path towards the field is slippery, I had to go down to the 'thod' to put my feet :). Fresh water from the valley is the water source for all the homes at Katakeri. I am more than keen to go down the valley to really see the water source, perhaps in my next visit.

I am hoping mitra will start to enjoy all this in about a years time :) .

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Back after a Long time

It has been a long time. I have been active at Fort Mysore and Laughing Waters.

1. Chimmanda family have started re construction of 'Balya Mane' at Katakeri- Madikeri. Currently it is work in progress and expected to complete by December.

2. Last month our family got together to wish Gowri on her last working day. [ she retired after putting in 35 years of Service]. We also proposed to create a trust in the Name of MuthuMedappa[ my GrandMa and Pa] , where all siblings and in-laws are members, who contribute some funds to the trust. We intend to use the funds for annual get together ,'meedi' etc.

3. I love Rain - reminds me of Madikeri , Mitra accompanies me when it rains , Pulti, Patta and Laika love the rain too. We enjoy the greenery . :)

Pulti,Self,Mitra,Patta enjoying the Rain/Greenery at L waters. :)

Sad Day

It has been a sad day for me . Sunti has not come back home - it has been 2 nights. This has been longest that she has been away from home. I just hope she is ok. We are so attached to her , we resuced her and brought her home 2 years back.

We Miss you Sunti .

Feed The Squirrel

Smita fed the little fellow. every 2 hours he needs to be fed. A mix of baby/squirrel feed is fed through a tube. After the feed , she uses a small Cotton ball , dips into warm water and rubs the bottom of this fellow. This sends a 'Nursing' signal to his brain and he immediately passes his urine. Simulate the mother licking the bottom - this helps the digestion is what I am told.

:) :)

Coorgification of our lane

Stop by this lane. Serine and beautifully surrounded by Trees allround. The trees ensure that Air is clean. Raja Waters the plants and Shrubs. Our everyday visitor 'Uncle robin' gets a bath!.

Ferocious

I am FEROCIOUS. don't even dare to step into my Master's home - is what Friendly Genie has to say. A Lovely and a happy fellow !. He ensures that Shubha and girish take care of him!.

Spud's Deep Thought

My Mom does not want to put off her drivers. Last week someone shot a "Hare" - I feel for the my fellow friends. Wonder what all my human neighbours are up to.

Daddy is yet to get back home, wonder why he has to work so hard all day . Sigh...It has been a wait !.

Buddy Gentleman

Here is Buddy - dont know what Cress is feeding him. Smita is convinced that he is on steroids. He has grown like his master.

He Growls at Aunty , sleeps with his Moms Photo and manages the restaurant each day. Eshwari is his best 'Buddy'.

Nelgi shoulder

Nelgi , she is 7 months , was too excited when we told her about our holiday drive. She does not know that she weighs 30 Kgs.

Sunti and Pups

Sunti has been insisting that she takes care of our pups. We always see her sleeping with the nine puppies , sometimes nursing them. It appears that she is delighted to finally having found mates who are of her own size. I have kept 'mum', I dont want to disappoint her by telling that her mates are Great Danes!.

Sunti has had a surgery , she is recovering . Puthari is getting back to shape. LIKA - as always , jumping around the house.

Puthari and her Magnificient Nine

Puthari delivered ! and how many ? 9 Great Danes . Smita is yet to get a group photo of all together. The first fellow - is the 'Lion King' , cedric named one 'smokie' , fair 'n' lovely, because she has a fair head , but dark body , 'Mechanic' , this little fellow has the knack of going under and feeding himself the milk.

Lion King is annoyed as he thinks we woke him up!

Larks' lurking

This little fellow along with four of his siblings were safe in their nest. The recent rains made them homeless,dont know if Mommy came back to them . Smita fed them high energy drink , a mixture of sugar ,Salt and water. Another mixture - Egg,biscuits and water. Hope all of them make it . They are called the 'Lark' - nest on the ground - unusually large legs for a tiny chick.

Our Layout

Most people are used to live in 'French named' apartments or layouts. The only French is the Name -this is my opinion- yes , they do have swimming pool , gym etc - I am told that the major issue at swimming pools are - privacy and preventing people from entering into the pool with Salwar kameez etc . :).

Having said that , 'Laughing waters' , derived from the Red Indian , is different. Our lanes are filled with trees - over 1000 trees .

The picture says it all. It does make every one Smile!. Background is Puthari's friend - Tia's home!.

Owli Flies Away!

Little Owli flew out of the home. Smita managed to convert him to a vegetarian!. He refused to hunt and I guess was inspired from the movie 'shark-tale'.

We wait for the next batch of owls to be rehab'd and set out free.
The last sunday was spent in veerapura , the liitle 'noisy' siberain stok had to be rescued. The little fellow makes so much noise that he can keep crocking the entire day. Imagine , 3000 birds nesting in this small sleepy village of veerapura. The Challenge is to ensure that he joins his folks by June and learns the instincts to fly back home - 'Siberia'.

All Ill Day!

Today an ALL ill day . Sunti is keeping ill today. Am worried about her back - she has stopped playing . Our nightwatch woman Owli is ill. Pulti is unhappy , she has been confined indoors until she recovers from her paw injury , she hates it .

The only yappy yappy is 'LIKA' - she just cannot stop running around the house.