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Let me know….


I was in Chennai a month back and met with a bunch of my schoolmates from MCCHSS. It was a special occasion as I had not seen some of them for close to 25 years! (That makes us feel like oldies!!)

Anyways, there was this bunch of friends one is into running guest houses, another importing machinery for industries, yet another is a garment exporters, one is a wildlife enthusiast, and there was a doctor who is an authority in his field. We met in MCC (Madras Cricket Club) and the original program was a 2-hour session where we would drink and when drinks permit, talk.

We assembled on time around 7 pm. Punctuality was nonexistent when we were in school so either life had thought us something new or the lure of drinks was too great! Straightaway, we were into catch-up and gossip. Fellow classmates, teachers, none were spared.

By the time we ended this shebang, it was 2 am and a good 6 hours of drinking at more than 2 drinks an hour was accomplished. (We have a reputation to keep!!)

Couple of cricketers, a former race driver, and sundry others who looked familiar floated by.

The occasion was memorable for me as I was at the wrong end of a joke, but it was too good so I narrate it for your benefit….

As each took turns at narrating their life history, mostly for my benefit as they see each other quite often, my turn came and I went on to tell them my various avatars as a medical rep, diagnostic rep, borewell operator, stock broker, medical transcriptionist, and to my present position as a business development manager for my company…. quick as greased lightening the good doctor said “when you get around to prostitution do let me know… I would be interested!!!”
That was too good a quip and I was glad that I went to school with a bunch of guys who have kept their sense of humor alive and kicking!