Re: Why should boys have all the fun? A road-trip with 5 lifelong friends Quote:
Originally Posted by BLACKBLADE You and your mates really rock Ganapathy Sir! That was a very inspiring read. Beautifully written account, reflecting your inconsolable longing for the simplest pleasures of life and the missed chances. Afterall what's the fun in trying to conform with the societal norms? Your children and grand children should be proud of you. Love and respect from yet another poor soul running the corporate rate race. Keep more of those travelogues coming.Wishing you Godspeed and Good Luck! |
Thank you Blackblade for the kind words and wishes. God willing, do hope to do a few more trips with my friends. Thanks once again Quote:
Originally Posted by Thermodynamics Inspiring, very few are fortunate to travel with childhood friends all along.
A well planned trip with so many spots covered in a short time. This combined with a beautiful theme and exceptional writing deserves 5 stars. TUV300 must have been a great rugged companion to seat 5 comfortably. I am sure we have good fans of TUV300 here in the travelogue section.
Kudos to your spirits. Your energy is evident from choices of vehicle colors, it hasn’t diminished; be it 2005 or 2020.
PS: Since you are from Chennai, the travelogue reminds a Tamil movie Pa Paandi. |
Thanks Thermodynamics for your kind words of appreciation. Am really grateful. Sorry, I have not seen "Pa Pandi'. Will do so at the earliest Quote:
Originally Posted by earthian Glad to see that you guys are firmly on the path of self actualisation. Not many handle the transition from an active working life to a retired one smoothly and without misgivings. One of the most enjoyable things that my wife and i pursue is travel ( i used to hate it when i was working). We travel with friends, on our own, with family and even with 'difficult' acquaintances.
Childhood friends show you a mirror- you may not like what is reflected at times- but you become a better person due to it.
Keep bonding and good luck. If the Famous Five comes to A'bad, you will surely get a meal here, and filter kapi. |
Thanks earthian for your kind words and offer of a meal and filter kapi. I hope one day my friends and I can come to A'bad and take up that offer I wish you all the best Sir and it is great and inspiring to hear that you travel so frequenntly. " Childhood friends show you a mirror "you have expressed it so beautifully. Thank you once again and God Bless. Quote:
Originally Posted by arulpeem That is a wonderful trip and a write up. Friendships lasting over decades is a big boon in life. I am glad that you were able to go on trips and I am sure that you will have many more trips like this. It would be even more fun once the wives also join. I am also about 60 and have gang of a few classmates and we travel at least once a year and we do that with our wives and sometimes some of the children(grownup by now) accompany us and it is so much of fun. |
Thank you Sir. Am really envious of you, considering that you are able to travel together as families with children. We are aspiring to reach there some day. Thank you for your kind words Sir. Quote:
Originally Posted by srini1785 Great write up Mr. Ganapathy. First the Dominar travelogue and now this. You seem to set the bar higher for other young gentlemen like yourself. Its one thing to be blessed with great buddies during your wonder years and another thing to be in touch with them even after so many years. All the best and hoping to see many such travelogues in future.
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Thank you Srini for your kind words.
Yes, we are indeed fortunate that we could meet after all these years and manage to take a trip together. Hopefully we should manage a few more. Thanks once again and wish you all the very best. Quote:
Originally Posted by sachin_cs This is not a travelogue, this is an ocean of emotions, it's an epitome of story telling. There were many instances where I had tears in my eyes, such was the connection I had while reading through. I can so relate to the reality you have just described, I'm in my mid 20s and I can already see my friends traversing different path in search of better opportunities. Once what meant the entire world to me are busy running after life, including me. Once, when not speaking to them for a day was unbearable for me and now, I find it difficult to spare 10 minutes for a phone call. Your words proved to be such a revelation that it made me started questioning our unending quest for that ultimate goal. I can't be thankful enough for such a wonderful insight Sir. |
Thank you Sachin for your kind words. Your situation is so familiar. We all shared similar experiences. All I can request you and all your friends is, please make that extra effort to stay in touch. The beauty of childhood friendship is, even if you are meeting after years, all you need to do is, chat up for half an hour and catch up on the missed years. Suddenly, all the years in between will vanish and it will seem as if you were in touch all along. Take care and Wishing you and your friends all the very best in life God Bless Quote:
Originally Posted by SaiSW Great story ganesh sir. Yes there just is something about childhood friends that nothing else can match upto.
I'm in my college days now, I hope I am as happy as you are by the time I'm your age. |
Thank you Sai SW. for your kind words of appreciation. I am sure you will be far more happier than I am, in the days and years to come. I wish you all the very best in your life. God Bless |