By Bridget White Kumar - Author of the awesome recipe books found here on Pepperwater.com
I was born and brought up in Kolar Gold Fields, a small mining town in the erstwhile Mysore State now known as Karnataka. KGF as everyone knows had a very sizable Anglo-Indian Population who lived and worked there for generations. It was well known for its colonial ambience with elegant bungalows replete with huge lawns and gardens and many clubs with tennis and badminton courts, golf courses etc. This place, which was known as “Little England” was unique for its secular and egalitarian society not found anywhere else in the world. Even though gold was being surface extracted by the natives earlier, KGF actually came into existence in the year 1880,
Logan Niadin continues his "Journey of Hope" series and I personally hope it never ends. I would like to read on and on about Richard. If you've been following this series and enjoying it, please leave a comment and let the author know it. If you've missed the previous stories, catch up on them here . Without tainting this story by me writing anymore, here it is - The Vow.
The Vow By Logan Niadin
The Rego house was full, it was Easter Sunday and all of Richards’ aunties, uncles, cousins and the family's friends, came round, for the day. There was Duck curry--- cooked specially by his aunty Enid, there was pork, and doll with drumsticks, junglee pilau, and plain mince cutlets and potato cutlets, aunty Noreen made her famous chapattis (at least ten layers to peel off) and of course Richard's favourite "coconut squeet".
Most Anglo Indians grew up listening to Country music. Now only in country music can you sing about weird things. Here's a few names of some country songs.
You're The Reason Our Kids Are So Ugly. When You Wrapped My Lunch in a Road Map, I Knew You Meant Good-Bye Who's Gonna Take The Garbage Out When I'm Dead And Gone? She Got The Ring And I Got The Finger. The Alcohall of Fame Still Miss You Baby, But My Aim's Gettin' Better All I Want From You (Is Away) All My Exes Live In Texas All the Guys that Turn Me On Turn Me Down Are You Drinkin With Me Jesus? Are You on the Top 40 of the Lord? At the Gas Station of Love, I Got the Self Service Pump Billy Broke My Heart at Walgreens and I Cried All the Way to Sears Bubba Shot The Jukebox Bubba's Inconvenience Store Can't Get Over You, So Why Don't You Get Under Me? Come out of the Wheatfield Nellie, You're Going Against the Grain Cow Cow Boogie (Moo Moo My Love) Cow Cow Strut Did I Shave my Legs for This?
Looks like you caught me in the middle of a facelift! As you can see we have a new design and please bear with me as I make this transition. You will see that some of the old colors and design appears in some parts, the "mootai" pink clashes with the yellow and stuff.
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Let me know what you think so far! Leave a comment! I should complete this transition within the next couple of days. Be patient!
The next time you are washing your hands and complain because the water temperature isn't just how you like it, think about how things used to be in the 1500's.
Most people got married in June, because they took their yearly bath in May and still smelled pretty good by June. However, they were starting to smell, so brides carried a bouquet of flowers to hide the body odour. Hence the custom today of carrying a bouquet when getting married.
Fish curry very hot Eat your belly full my dear Lie down on the cot. Mary went to church my dear Prayer book in her hand Buffalo came behind my dear Pushed her in the sand. (thats all I remember)
Hey all you Catholic Anglo's out there , have a look at the choices below and pick one that suits you best and let us know through your comments what you think suits you best....
Church bulletin bloopers --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. Bertha Belch, a missionary from Africa, will be speaking tonight at Calvary Methodist. Come hear Bertha Belch all the way from Africa.
2. Announcement in a church bulletin for a national PRAYER &FASTING Conference: The cost for attending the Fasting and Prayer conference includes meals.
3. The sermon this morning: Jesus Walks on the Water. The sermon tonight: Searching for Jesus.
4. Our youth basketball team is back in action Wednesday at 8 PM in the recreation hall. Come out and watch us kill Christ the King.
August 15th HOCKEY MATCH August 15, 2008 (8:00 am - 11:59 pm) (Anglo Events) INDEPENDENCE DAY ANGLO-INDIAN HOCKEY MATCH
Old Bedeans - Melbourne General Meeting February 24, 2008 (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) (General) General meeting to discuss planning of functions for the rest of the year.
Love Without Borders February 9 (6:00 pm) - February 10 (1:00 am), 2008 (Dances) Join us for an exquisite evening of dinner and dance.
Live Music by 'Blind Fold Test' And DJ Darin
Formal Attire
Door Prizes and others
Early Bird Tickets $35 per person
(Cash Bar)
A night to remember CANBERRA - THE 13th ANNIVERSARY DINNER DANCE October 13, 2007 (6:30 pm - 11:59 pm) (Dances) Venue: Italo Australian Club, 78 Franklin St, Forest, CANBERRA, ACT, AUSTRALIA.
Start Time: 6.30pm.
Dance the night away to the Great music of the Band "EightBalls".
Delectable buffet prepared by C...
oma dance\ October 6, 2007 (7:00 pm - 11:59 pm) (Dances) all oma people landing up for the big show on 6th oct in delhi
