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A Trip to Bangalore

Some days ago, Sheeba and Ananth wanted to look for an apartment, Flat or an independent accommodation.

As the rent is a non-recoverable amount and is given to somebody else for a shelter, it was considered to go for a flat with ownership and with a time frame to complete payment which initially is bourn by a Bank.

In this process, few flats in buildings closer to the present work place was looked at and one was decided in the area named HSR lay out.

At this point I wish to add, both Ananth and Sheeba, struggled enough, in arranging a lawyer to verify the authenticity of the whole arrangement – land, building and the status of the structure etc; besides a source for loaning the cost of the flat.

In this process, they succeeded in getting everything done and awaited, near completion level to move from the present rented flat at teacher’s colony area.

Formal, house warming Pooja (grahapravesam) was conducted on Friday 10th July 2009.
It was decided to move into the new house by 28-7-09, as the present house owner requested for handing over the flat by then for him to prepare it for the next tenant.

So, we wanted to help,Ananth and Sheeba - particularly in the absence of her in-laws who are taking rest after operation recently.

We left Coimbatore on 24-7-09 by Intercity Express, leaving CBE at 13.15 hrs.While waiting for the train, met Rajan s/o.Sh.S.Vaidyanathan of Pollachi. Rajan was going to Hosur with his wife to see his daughter employed in Bangalore.

We spoke in detail in person after many years of absence. We boarded the train upon its arrival on time.

The train reached Bangalore Cantonment by 20.05 hrs. Since we got down just across the Exit, it was further speeded our effort in getting a pre-booked auto to reach Sheeba’s residence.
We reached the house just in time to watch the T.V serial starting at 21.00hrs and paid to auto driver, Rs.90.00 – a reasonable amount for this trip.
During this railway journey, we procured few mini apples and suppota for Ayush.
Gave them, to Ayush who only took the apples.

The next day, - Saturday- 25-7-09, was a busy day for all, as we were to vacate the flat by evening. So, we all were up by 6AM. We started grouping items for packers to do their work faster and cleaner. The packers and movers team came by 11AM.

They came with ten cartons of medium size. The process took till 3.30 PM in the afternoon. As Ananth was away chasing left over jobs for the new flat, self and Sheeba went with the packers in their truck. This was necessary as these people did not know the location of the new flat. I was also unable to lead them being new to the place.

We reached the place on time. Unloaded and heaped all items spread in the hall and Ayush’s bed room.

Electrician worked relocating one fan to accommodate Chandelier – in the hall just above the designated area of dining Table. Kitchen lights too were fixed.

The new cot and dining table were also delivered in the same evening. We managed to keep it against the wall in the Master bed room. The mattress was used for self and Saro for the night’s sleep.

We discovered, the gas range’s knob was missing and we had to manage with one burner.
We had dinner brought in by Ananth. We created space among the house hold items for resting till next day morning. A new knob was procured by Ananth and was fixed easily.

Ayush was the worst hit person and was crying for a long time till the tiredness took him to sleep on its own. He woke up again and kept changing his place between us and Sheeba. Then, finally Ayush slept with Sheeba.

The next day was Sunday – 26-7-09. More work awaited us since dawn. Sheeba, I with Ayush went out to procure milk from the neighboring petty shop. We also could see the area which was not clearly visible the previous day.

Ayush enjoyed the walk and scenery.He came across dogs and two cats in the area. He started yelling Miyav, Miyav. Every time I said C for cat he will say Miyav.

We started pushing the carpenters and plumber to complete all jobs. Electrician fitted most fittings. (The GANESA light fixer was found cracked and was replaced by the supplier.) The base of this light was placed at the top of the entrance so that it was necessary for me to just place the diffuser GANESA when received.

This day, we managed space for sleep in the hall and Ayush’s room, as we have unpacked items of kitchen and cupboards in the second bed room. At the end of the day, we felt relieved as most items were in place.

Dinner was from outside.Had additional 3 idlies were found in the take away package which made Ananth very happy as he was very tired due to driving few times more than normal.
Yet another day was born- Monday 27-7-09. Earlier, the hole for the gas hose, was made properly and hence was installed correctly, for us to make coffee in the morning.

The day saw seepage of water was found coming as Ananth took shower in the second bathroom. The leakage was visible right above the hall electrical / T.V points. This was due to a broken joint of the shower connection.

The contractor deputed a plumber and replaced the faulty joint and cleared the debris including the tile. The place was left to dry to replace the tile. T.V point was reinstated.Breakfast was made for all and food for Ananth who, went to office on time via his old flat- to handover keys and collects balance of deposit.

Sheeba helped in setting up kitchen and other areas. The day was fully engaged in correcting and completing all jobs, so that we could sleep properly. We wanted to make sure everything is in place, as Sheeba was also to work from next day. Besides, we too had to leave for Coimbatore in the early hours.

Fortunately, things went properly and most jobs except those needed time was completed.
Out of the two bathroom facilities, one was O.K for hot water and W.C while the kitchen and hall area washbasins were working.
The overall situation was acceptable as it is common to have teething troubles of similar nature was the facts in any new building / flat.
The new cot was placed in the master bedroom; old cot was placed in Ayush’s room. Dining table was placed in the hall. I was the first one to make use of it, as; I had my dinner using it.

We slept, in Ayush’s room, while Sheeba,Ananth and Ayush used the new double bed.
We got up early in the morning, - of 28-7-09, 3.45AM, and completed all formalities. Saro prepared, coffee, for the journey. Also took one cup each before leaving for train.

Call Taxi came at 4.45 and we left by 5AM, to the station. We reached the station by 5.30AM and paid Rs.290.00 for the trip.

We managed to reach Podanur, as the days’ stop was not Coimbatore. Took an auto rickshaw to Vadavalli and reached home at 14.30 hrs. and paid Rs.180 for the trip.
After opening all doors, windows, and cupboards, and doors.

Lunch was made by 3.15PM and we had it as we needed the best food to meet the starving stomach.

In the meantime, informed Sheeba about our safe arrival back in Coimbatore.

So, ended our small and useful trip to Bangalore- for installing Ananth, Sheeba and Ayush in their new and own house.

Compiled on 30-07-2009