Of Men and Cars

Aaaaah! Cars . . . well . . . fact remains that in the Bombay of the `70s a worn out old 2-door Standard Herald aka Triumph Spitfire was more than enough to keep one going into gigolo mode . . . as of now I have bought a `69 Merc 200 for 13000/- rupees (300 dollars) . . . just about wheezes along has leather seats huge aircon stereo by Telefunken AND other stuff . . . am busy cutting it up and making drawing room furniture out of it . . . bar out of the bonnet, centre table from the engine upwards, working windscren wipers as wall hanging etcetc . . .

Strange thing is: 25 years ago my then girlfriend would have donned overalls and done some gas cutting with me.

25 years on, my now wife is about to leave home on a long vacation and her attitude towards cars leaves me depressed.

Aaaaaaah!! Cars.

Oh well.

Maybe snazzier keyboards are the latest make-out symbols now? I got a flexible waterproof one lately . . .

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tahmed321 #30, ``And the first and last time I will

say that ultimate word is now - Lamborghini. Said it, done that. And nothing happened. Not even a flicker of excitement around the old midsection.``

damn!

How could you not feel anything for that Italiam beauty? You can`t be human. I saw my first Lambourghini in Cannes and I was awestruck. Couldn`t stop staring. One doesn`t get to see them in NY, just the same old Porsche Carreras or BMW roadsters driving wildly to Midtown.

Yet another thing a woman needs to compare herself with just to feel reassured about herself... insecurities can lead to interesting analogies

Happy Mothers Day !

I want all the ladies to read this, it will really boost your ego, because it is so true.It is a bit long but try to read it fully !

How God made Women

By the time the Lord made mothers ,he was into his Sixth day of working overtime.An Angel appeared and said, ``Why are you spending so much time on this one``?

And the Lord answered and said, ``Have you seen the spec sheet on her?

She has to be completely washable, but not plastic, have 200 movable parts, all replaceable, run on black coffee and left overs ,have a lap that can hold three children at one time and that disappears when she stnds up,have a kiss that can cure anything from a scraped knee to a broken heart, and have six pairs of hands``.

The Angel was astounded at the requirements for this one ``Six pairs of hands !No Way ! said the Angel.

The Lord replied ``Oh it not the hands that are the problem.It`s the three pairs of eyes that mothers must have !``

``And that`s just on the standard model?``the Angel asked.The Lord nodded in agreement.Yes, one pair of eyes to see through the closed doors as she asks her children what they are doing even though she already knows.Another pair at the back of her head to see what she really needs to know even though no one thinks she can.And the third pair are here in the front of her head.They are for looking at an errant child and saying that she understands and loves him or her without even saying a single word ``.

The Angel tried to stop the Lord.``This is too much work for one day.Wait until tomorrow to finish ``.

But I can`t the Lord protested ,``I am so close to finishing this creation that is so close to my own heart.She already heals herself when she is sick AND can feed a family of six on a pound of hamburger and can get a nine year old to stand in the shower ``.

The Angel moved closer and touched the woman ``But you have made her so soft Lord ``.

``She is soft ``, Lord agreed ``but i have also made her tough .You have no idea what she can endure or accomplish.``

``Will she be able to think ?`` asked the Angel .

The Lord replied ,``Not only will she be able to think, she will be able to reason and negotiate ``.

The Angel then noticed something and reached out and touched the woman`s cheek.

``Oops, it looks like you have a leak with this model.I told you , you were trying to put too much into this one ``.

``That`s not a leak.``The Lord objected .``That`s a tear!``

``What`s the tear for``? the Angel asked.

The Lord said that is her way of expressing her joy, her sorrow, her pain, her dissapointment, her loneliness, her grief , and her pride.``

The Angel was impressed ``You are a Genius ,Lord.You thought of everything ,for WOMEN are truly amazing.Women have strengths that amaze men.They carry children, they carry hardships , they carry burdens but they hold happiness, love and joy.

They smile when they want to scream.They sing when they want to cry.They cry when they are happy and laugh when they are nervous.They fight for what they believe in .They stand up for injustice.They dont take ``no`` for an answer when they believe there is a better solution.They go without new shoes so that their children can have them.They go to a doctor with a frightened friend.They love unconditionally.

They cry when their children excel, and cheer when their friends get awards .They are happy when they hear about a birth or a new marriage.Their heart breaks when their friend dies.They have sorrow at the loss of a family member , yet they are strong when they think there is no strength left.They know that a hug and a kiss can heal a broken heart.Women come in all sizes, in all colours and shapes.They`ll drive, walk, fly, run or e-m you to show how much they care about you .The heart of a woman is what makes the world spin!Women do more than just give birth.They bring hope and joy.

They give compassion and ideals.They give moral support to their family and friends.Woman have a lot to say and a lot to give !

[To be passed on to the women friends to remind them how amazing they are ....]

Anne,

please excuse me for going off topic on your board. My previous post on ``Women ``, was quite touching when i read it , and wanted to share it with all of you !

Thank You,

sa :)

lol..thoroughly enjoyed the article and the posts!

although i believe shak80 got a bit carried away as i am sure the author doesn`t seriously believe in all that she has written:)

and yes aNny i would love to ride your foxy, provided you bring it to lahore:)

regards.

Interesting hypothesis …… Given my drab taste in cars – I should expect my better half to be a sultry six foot cover girl – but Alas… ( and fortunately for me) my ineptness at handling Life in the fast lane ( both behind the wheel and otherwise) – perhaps it is just the right mix….
Coversely Speaking my better half has a strong preferences for all the finer things life including automobiles…..- which I assume has more to do with competing with the Jones….( but given your theory - it perhaps explains her preferences in men J))))


Come to think of it I do have a thing for a XJ6 or a nice Aston Martin– ….. Well it will have to wait until my damn CISCO stock shows any upward momentum!!!!!

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hobbyty (#32):

[“whenever you get over the crazy/lazy mood. Give us Observation. No political responsiblity, blinkers are part of any observation, so we`ll take them too.

By the the way, what is a ``chanakya``?”]

Not what is Chanakya, but who is Chanakya? He was the political guru of Chandragupta, the king of the famed Maurya dynasty in ancient India; considered the equivalent of Machiavelli, and he too wrote a learned treatise on governance. One of his famous exhortations was to the vaishs (business community) who he felt ought not to try and become kings when they could jolly well buy them! How apt his observation is even today.

Btw, the reference to my “Chowk Chanakya” was metaphorical and more to do with sagely advice than anything else :)

Your persistence regarding my observations on the social/political issues in India is touching. I think there are worthier people around. Besides, Chowk does have something of mine in the pipeline, and it is interesting simply because there is so little of me in it! However, I think the cute mode will continue for a while, so why don’t you just loosen your seat belt and enjoy the smooth ride?

Shirin (#33):

Of course, you wouldn’t be nasty, but hormonal references can hardly qualify as that :) We know there are differences. Like Conan O’Brien said, ``A study in the Washington Post says that women have better verbal skills than men. I just want to say to the authors of that study: Duh.``



About that book, ‘Men are from Mars…”, there is another good one, ‘Only Love is Real’ by Dr. Brian Weiss; it is about soulmates being reunited across births. Ab yeh mat kehna ke hum mumbo-jumbo ki patree par aa gaye. Par agar kismet ki baat ho sakti hai, then I am sure the ‘past’ can be brought back to life. Or, at least a recognition of present unvoiced thoughts, as you quote, “``Qasid key atae atae khat aik aur likh rakhoan, mein janta hoon woh kiya lekhian gey jawab mein`` :)”…which means I must keep my mouth shut and not reveal your turquoise blue secrets! I am dying to know what you think I would have said…

And thanks for ‘How God made women’. Tough job, na?

Studebaker (#35):

[“Farzana# ? Na salam na kalam ? Allah yeh tumhe kya hogaya hai Agar hum se koi aleel hui ho to Gustakhe mauf ho .

Ajnabi ??”]

Tauba! Muafi kis baat ki? Salaam-kalaam ke liye socha nahin ke yeh jagah munasib hogi, magar ab lagta hai ke wohi hota hai jo manzoore khuda hota hai! (Anne, I am beyond even apologising for the digressions now!)

Of course, I could analyse your moniker, if you want:) But instead I shall tell you about the fond memories I have of Willy Loman and his Studebaker in that brilliant play, ‘Death of a Salesman’; it became such a potent symbol of his life, something he has to clutch on to to physically and emotionally survive. (You and Shirin have some discussion going about Sun signs? Libra? My guess is you are Scorpio or Taurus and Shirin is Virgo or Pisces.)

Aur jo kaarawaan ki baat chhedi hai…well I suppose I can do better then “Gaadi bula rahi hai, seeti bajaa rahi hai”! But cannot think of any moving wheel shairs…brake fail ho gaya hai :) Kisi shayar ne theek kaha hai… “Jo aur kuchch nahin to taaza dard hi mile…Main ek hi tarah ki zindagi se tang aa gaya.”

For those who care...

Since many of you are in women/mother mode, may I suggest that you take a look at temporal`s tribute to `desi mothers` called MAAn SAY at Speaker`s Corner or `The Sage` board, where I first caught it. There is scope for discussion on this one...Studebaker...kalaam mil gaya!

Shirin #33 They say if an extraterrestrial observed earth from space, it would report back to it`s leader that the dominant form of life on earth is made of metal and rolls on four wheels. Sometimes when it is scared it lets out a cloud of black gas.

Scout (I forget your #) So you were awestruck by the Lamborwhateverweenie. Aside from the price tag, I cant imagine anything about that care striking my awe. You go overspeed you get a ticket. You drive around, you need a gas refill. You drive around some more, you refill the maintenance shop`s pocket. You park it, and some idiot puts puts a dent and you refill the body shop`s pocket. How is it different from, say, a nice Toyota Corolla that graces the streets of every city in the world and hardly ever breaks down. I am telling you - expensive cars are for suckers. (PS Final word is an experiment to see if Chowkidar catches it - see my previous post if this is confusing).

tahmed321 #43, ``So you were awestruck by the Lamborwhateverweenie. Aside from the price tag, I cant imagine anything about that care striking my awe.``

Pardon me, what`s there NOT to salivate over in that car?

``You go overspeed you get a ticket. You drive around, you need a gas refill. You drive around some more, you refill the maintenance shop`s pocket. You park it, and some idiot puts puts a dent and you refill the body shop`s pocket.``

I see my car as a recluse, a resort on four wheels ;). It`s there when I need it. If I have a fight with someone, I can go sit in it and chill. If I feel restless, I can go for a drive to the beach or the local supermarket for some ice cream while simultaneously listening to Iqbal Bano or Bob Marley. That`s as good as life can get on a weekday.

``How is it different from, say, a nice Toyota Corolla that graces the streets of every city in the world and hardly ever breaks down.``

You got me there. I`m waiting for my Toyota to break down. I got excited when I saw the `check engine` light go on in my car. I made my appointment with the local service dealer, but the morning of the appt., the damn light went off, and the car was fine.

These things are `dheet.`

``I am telling you - expensive cars are for suckers.``

I wish to be one of them some day.

It`s just my own notion, pardon me if it makes waves ....

Giving too much importance to ``Branded Expensive Stuff ``, be it clothes, accessories , or even cars for that matter does reflect a certain degree of insecurity within that person.

With due respect to all who may think differently.

sa:)

Farzana # 44

Bilkul ghalat ! I am neither of the zodiac signs you guessed !! try again ....

RE: the turquoise blue ....

``Kaan rakhtae hain, yeh dar-o-deewar, Raaz ki sab baatein sun lein gaien ``....

not here :)hope you can survive till then ...or shall i ?

love,

sa :)

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