What should I do for my birthday?

Fullred · Mar 12th, 2007, 03:50

OK folks

I'm flying to Calcutta on the 13th of April. I'll reach in the early morning on the 14th.

On the 15th, it's my birthday. I'll be in a totally new city with no knowledge of anything, and all by myself.

Who's got some very nice suggestions for me - what should I do for my birthday in Calcutta? I feel like such a loser asking this, by the way.

Fullred

Fullred · Mar 12th, 2007, 15:58

No suggestions at all? Calcutta can't be that boring, can it?

Fullred

jyotirmoy · Mar 12th, 2007, 16:18

You may get in touch with Kolkata members like Somnath, Tintin.... plan a meet up and have a bash.
Alternately pick up some goodies from Flury's on Park Street, hire a boat from Babughat and sail on the Ganga, watching Kolkata and moving further up to visit old colonial towns on the banks.

somnath · Mar 12th, 2007, 17:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fullred

what should I do for my birthday in Calcutta?

Simple…….

Arrange a party and invite me

.

Fullred · Mar 12th, 2007, 20:00

Thank you for the suggestions guys!

Somnath, are you a Calcutta native? If so, and if you're free, I'd love to chat with you when I arrive in Calcutta. I am originally from Maharashtra and I've never even been near Calcutta before.

Anyway, if you're up to it, everything will be on me, OK?

Fullred

somnath · Mar 13th, 2007, 12:06

Basically I am not native of any particular city / town

. My father was (now retired) in West Bengal Govt. service and his frequent transfer (change in posting) didn’t allow us to think about native place or something.
But yes, I was born in Kolkata (and left) and now staying near Kolkata city.

lonelyaztec · Mar 13th, 2007, 15:34

In India, most people go to a temple on their birthday to pray for a great year ahead and to thank for all the good things that have happened in the past.

may be, you must go to a religious place of your choice, a church or a temple and pray for a while.

capt_mahajan · Mar 13th, 2007, 15:47

- take jyotirmoy's cruise. real good idea.

-Go to Trincas for a drink and live music. Scratch that if there is no music nowadays, or if you don't drink

-Eat somewhere on Park Street after Trincas.. many excellent options depending on what food you like.

Fullred · Mar 13th, 2007, 17:25

Thanks for all the suggestions guys! I don't pray, I don't drink, but FOOD is definitely a passion.

The cruise sounds like a great idea, I'm going to be looking into that.

Fullred

Digital Drifter · Mar 13th, 2007, 20:52

This sounds like a mighty good idea on your birthday!

Look at the bright side, you'll be in the papers and famous.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/mid...st/6441461.stm

Fullred · Mar 13th, 2007, 20:56

Uhm, no.

Fullred

Digital Drifter · Mar 13th, 2007, 21:00

I'm so disappointed in you!

See, you're so living upto stereotypes of your country.

Give it a shot. I'll make it easy on you. No rubber ball.

Deal?

sysfilez · Mar 14th, 2007, 15:56

@fullred
r u originally from maharastra?

Fullred · Mar 14th, 2007, 18:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by sysfilez

@fullred
r u originally from maharastra?

Check out the 5th post in the thread. You might find your answer there

Fullred

Anilk222 · Mar 19th, 2007, 17:18

Probably watch a Phootboll match, or listen to Rabindronath Shongeet, having Phish and gorom gorom choi

Mar 12th, 2007, 03:50	#1
Fullred Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 49	What should I do for my birthday? OK folks I'm flying to Calcutta on the 13th of April. I'll reach in the early morning on the 14th. On the 15th, it's my birthday. I'll be in a totally new city with no knowledge of anything, and all by myself. Who's got some very nice suggestions for me - what should I do for my birthday in Calcutta? I feel like such a loser asking this, by the way. Fullred

Mar 13th, 2007, 15:34	#7
lonelyaztec Maha Guru Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,408	In India, most people go to a temple on their birthday to pray for a great year ahead and to thank for all the good things that have happened in the past. may be, you must go to a religious place of your choice, a church or a temple and pray for a while. __________________ Aztec My photoblog

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capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 9,623	- take jyotirmoy's cruise. real good idea. -Go to Trincas for a drink and live music. Scratch that if there is no music nowadays, or if you don't drink -Eat somewhere on Park Street after Trincas.. many excellent options depending on what food you like. __________________ . Humpty Dumpty was pushed. How do you know when push comes to shove? Indiamike moderating team ..ich bin ein oneliner

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Digital Drifter bang a whore? Bangalore Dammit! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,878	This sounds like a mighty good idea on your birthday! Look at the bright side, you'll be in the papers and famous. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/mid...st/6441461.stm __________________ Click here for the Indiamike train guide in PDF

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Mar 12th, 2007, 15:58	#2
Fullred Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 49	No suggestions at all? Calcutta can't be that boring, can it? Fullred

Mar 12th, 2007, 16:18	#3
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,319	You may get in touch with Kolkata members like Somnath, Tintin.... plan a meet up and have a bash. Alternately pick up some goodies from Flury's on Park Street, hire a boat from Babughat and sail on the Ganga, watching Kolkata and moving further up to visit old colonial towns on the banks.

Mar 12th, 2007, 20:00	#5
Fullred Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 49	Thank you for the suggestions guys! Somnath, are you a Calcutta native? If so, and if you're free, I'd love to chat with you when I arrive in Calcutta. I am originally from Maharashtra and I've never even been near Calcutta before. Anyway, if you're up to it, everything will be on me, OK? Fullred

Mar 13th, 2007, 12:06	#6
somnath Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Calcutta Posts: 2,353	Basically I am not native of any particular city / town . My father was (now retired) in West Bengal Govt. service and his frequent transfer (change in posting) didn’t allow us to think about native place or something. But yes, I was born in Kolkata (and left) and now staying near Kolkata city.

Mar 13th, 2007, 17:25	#9
Fullred Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 49	Thanks for all the suggestions guys! I don't pray, I don't drink, but FOOD is definitely a passion. The cruise sounds like a great idea, I'm going to be looking into that. Fullred

Mar 13th, 2007, 20:56	#11
Fullred Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 49	Uhm, no. Fullred

Mar 13th, 2007, 21:00	#12
Digital Drifter bang a whore? Bangalore Dammit! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,878	I'm so disappointed in you! See, you're so living upto stereotypes of your country. Give it a shot. I'll make it easy on you. No rubber ball. Deal?

Mar 14th, 2007, 15:56	#13
sysfilez Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: kolkata Posts: 31	@fullred r u originally from maharastra?

Mar 19th, 2007, 17:18	#15
Anilk222 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 79	Probably watch a Phootboll match, or listen to Rabindronath Shongeet, having Phish and gorom gorom choi

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