Hours ago when me was young (cant believe), me never went and thought beyond country liquor and sometimes Old Monk rum. Country liquor formed the inner line, Old Monk the outer line. There were quality drinks but me and the New Delhi government were down with fiscal deficits (still are), or better, a state of cashless-ness. Me could not afford it, had no rupees; New Delhi had no dollars for imports; sure enough, IAS-IPS-IFS homes had excess stocks of foreign liquor. But this hour, me has two bottles of foreign liquor, gifts. They stand on me writing table, blessing me like some gods. Sadly, me tank has hiccups, old age version. Beyond two pegs, the system stops. It was not so hours ago. Son Ganesh came up with Highland Park, 1768, Einar, single malt whiskey, after a US visit. 'You can have a foreign liquor bath on my birthday,' Rama said and she was somewhere near facts of the case. From Singapore, Shreya and Chiyu, presented me daru - liquor. Dakhi and husband Rajesh, called from Singapore Changi International Airport on me choice: Cognac or rum. Not having tasted Cognac and not knowing anything about it, me said Cognac. Maison Fondee en 1765, Hennessay, Very Special, Cognac. Free. And the cover has running history: Maison Hennessy has created extraordinary cognacs since 1765 and Hennessy Very Special represents the comite de degustation's unique expertise. Only the most distinctive eaux-de-vie are selected which are then carefully matured for several years in oak casks and skillfully blended to reveal their warm, full-bodied flavour. Savour the lively, fruity character of Hennessy Very Special, neat, on ice or with a mixer. (French literature bounces.) To go with the cognac, Dakhi has offered roasted cashew. Dakhi has always been considerate like her mother Rama. Being Rama's 62 birthday, born in Muattupuazha, Kerala State, Rajesh has brought from Changi Airport, light brown goggles. When Chiyu clamped it on Aji's face, Shreya mobiled, became a Whatsapp. This is Rama's first goggles and mighty proud she is. 'Everything looks dark,' she remarks and Chiyu chips in 'that's how it should be.' Rama has decided to sip cognac with glasses on. A Singapore note. Rama has gone into prayers which could last an hour and more. Then a temple visit, praying for Shreya and Chiyu. She needs them; she called every night Singapore to chat with them. And she is sure they will come in the afternoon for Cognac and lunch. 'We will open the Cognac in the afternoon,' she orders and me nods as it is her birthday. The lady in 1976, as wife, dreaded a bottle of beer. She prefers Breezers but today it will be Cognac neat. Me am writing this ahead of sipping Cognac, as after Cognac, it is Cognac hours. Door bell rings. Walk in Shreya and Chiyu with whistles and balloons. April 27, 2017. Happy Birthday, Rama.
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Rama's Cognac Birthday
Hours ago when me was young (cant believe), me never went and thought beyond country liquor and sometimes Old Monk rum. Country liquor formed the inner line, Old Monk the outer line. There were quality drinks but me and the New Delhi government were down with fiscal deficits (still are), or better, a state of cashless-ness. Me could not afford it, had no rupees; New Delhi had no dollars for imports; sure enough, IAS-IPS-IFS homes had excess stocks of foreign liquor. But this hour, me has two bottles of foreign liquor, gifts. They stand on me writing table, blessing me like some gods. Sadly, me tank has hiccups, old age version. Beyond two pegs, the system stops. It was not so hours ago. Son Ganesh came up with Highland Park, 1768, Einar, single malt whiskey, after a US visit. 'You can have a foreign liquor bath on my birthday,' Rama said and she was somewhere near facts of the case. From Singapore, Shreya and Chiyu, presented me daru - liquor. Dakhi and husband Rajesh, called from Singapore Changi International Airport on me choice: Cognac or rum. Not having tasted Cognac and not knowing anything about it, me said Cognac. Maison Fondee en 1765, Hennessay, Very Special, Cognac. Free. And the cover has running history: Maison Hennessy has created extraordinary cognacs since 1765 and Hennessy Very Special represents the comite de degustation's unique expertise. Only the most distinctive eaux-de-vie are selected which are then carefully matured for several years in oak casks and skillfully blended to reveal their warm, full-bodied flavour. Savour the lively, fruity character of Hennessy Very Special, neat, on ice or with a mixer. (French literature bounces.) To go with the cognac, Dakhi has offered roasted cashew. Dakhi has always been considerate like her mother Rama. Being Rama's 62 birthday, born in Muattupuazha, Kerala State, Rajesh has brought from Changi Airport, light brown goggles. When Chiyu clamped it on Aji's face, Shreya mobiled, became a Whatsapp. This is Rama's first goggles and mighty proud she is. 'Everything looks dark,' she remarks and Chiyu chips in 'that's how it should be.' Rama has decided to sip cognac with glasses on. A Singapore note. Rama has gone into prayers which could last an hour and more. Then a temple visit, praying for Shreya and Chiyu. She needs them; she called every night Singapore to chat with them. And she is sure they will come in the afternoon for Cognac and lunch. 'We will open the Cognac in the afternoon,' she orders and me nods as it is her birthday. The lady in 1976, as wife, dreaded a bottle of beer. She prefers Breezers but today it will be Cognac neat. Me am writing this ahead of sipping Cognac, as after Cognac, it is Cognac hours. Door bell rings. Walk in Shreya and Chiyu with whistles and balloons. April 27, 2017. Happy Birthday, Rama.
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