Friday, February 02, 2007

Me, NJ and Winter!

I wonder what it is with me, Holmdel and winter. The first time I landed there in March 2005, it snowed. Fortunately, Ravi mam picked me up and significantly reduced my misery!! The rest of the day was spent in the warmth of Ravi mam's place in Randolph. The first trip to the City was a welcome surprise.
Over the next few days the only story I really heard was how Wajid spun his car from one lane onto the other!! The story would repeated everytime we approached the Newark Airport and beaten to death!! My sympathies for the shocked gentlemen. Must have been quite a shock.

Second time around, the landing was amazing. Nice bright weather, awesome view of NYC. Pleasant thermal-less days. Winter couldn't have been better. Then came the snow storm. Prameetha had a field day with the snowman she made. Sathya was waiting at the airport, waiting for the flight that was routed thro' Montreal. And I shoveled the snow to pull out the car, until I was actually sweating. Thanks to Ranga and his friends with the Jump-start cables. Was a tremendous learning experience. not pleasant one though.

Now, life has come full circle and I am landing the winter again, snow expected!!! Thats life for you!