Since sometime I was feeling the need to write something for my blog. When I had started my blog, I used to think I will write at least one piece per month, however that did not happen. Though mostly the reason is obviously lack of time, but also, I am not motivated enough to pen down because I find no reason to write. Yes, as creepy as it may sounds, I really need something different occurs to life…..
What else could you ask for when you plan to go to a Bar-B-Q party with bunch of friends and after you reach there you realize you are with your family.
Yes, the planned Bar-B-Q party finally had turned out to be a lovely family get-together. Well, I am not sure if it is my babyhood recollections which compelling me to feel that way. I have grown up in a joint family where at the end of the day all used to sit together in a big table and eat dinner. The younger members used to get pampered, used to get scolded for mistakes.. The ladies of the house used to work together in the kitchen and do loads of chit-chat, whispering to each other’s ear, giggling for no reasons….
And imagine all these “sights” are happening in a place which feels and sounds like its way out in the country... A small, quiet neighborhood, slow paced environment by the side of Conroe Lake. It’s like one of those relaxing movies where nice emotional moments are shown and at the same time camera can capture outdoor scenes….I am pretty sure, given a chance, Rituporno Ghosh would have created another “Utsab” J
Well, enough of prelude to the “story”… remember we were there to do Bar-B-Q?
Life sometimes gets boring… Your eyes and mind are tired of buildings, office spaces, computer screens, traffic jams…you need to pause the monotony of the routine and plan something different. In this spree, we started talking about a Bar-B-Q party when Debjani called all of us for dinner at her place. So that was our starting point.
Lots of planning went on... What to take, what not to take… who will buy what... And many other niceties…
Finally the D day came… and we all have reached the venue after passing a frustrating “stop and go” traffic throughout the I-45. However the Last few miles drive was the perfect breather.
The first surprise of the party was definitely the “vegetable chop” by Moushumi Di. Oh what an appetizer that was… after that we kept eating and eating and eating... We never stopped… the margarita and chilled tequila shots were the perfect complement with the amazing mutton biriyani. Next day the actual Bar-B-Q started with some small initial hiccups incidents. We continued the marathon drinking and eating and gossiping sessions… also mentoring someone who just started to drink …. While some of us showed lots of patience with fishing, no luck though J
The kids have enjoyed their time with playing, watching movies with the eldest sister… Thanks Maman for taking care of them…
The final lunch was a grand feast…White Rice, Daal, Steamed Prawn in a coconut gravy.. as Mishti says “yummy on my tummy”
And then the time came… we need to return, but I was not so sad because from bottom of my heart someone was telling me, this is just starting.. Many more are yet to come….
Those interested for the location: www.homeaway.com - property #235021 at Lake Conroe
