Me and my Mac Abu

Bought my Mac on the 15^th Feb 2012, it’s really AN IMPRESSIVE MACHINE the clarity has me blown. It has an amazing array of awe-inspiring gadgets or software. The camera is out of this world; it would be a pleasure talking to friend’s n relatives via it.  It will take me a while to figure out the INS n outs of its workings it’s quite different to windows.

To be honest I still miss my win 7 operating system, yea I do have it instated in parallel with this operating system and once in a while I know I will have to fall back on it akin to visiting an ole mate who has shared my deepest and darkest secrets.

The Mac reminds me of a beautiful woman with extremely slender and refined features, one that makes one take notice straight away, yea that’s how I got hooked for this sleek Mac hook line and sinker. It reminds me of Liz when I first met her after my jaunts around the world. My roving days came to an end after meeting her, could this be an adieu to my window episode with this newfound OS. 

MY ONLINE RAILWAY TICKET BOOKING ABU

Today was the most frustrating day of this year, can you imagine trying to book a railway ticket neigh on bloody 5 hours!! Every time I clicked the final button make payment I would get the frustrating flash across the screen 'your session has timed out', that’s ok but to have the amount deducted from your bank account and later credited back was like playing a game of ping-pong.  I needed two tickets to Delhi in the second week of Feb, and the reservation chart showed only 2 berths available, can you imagine my frustration if I did not get a confirmed reservation I would have had no other option but to book by flight from Ahmadabad, as there were no reservations available on all the trains heading for Delhi during this time frame. I was like the proverbial bulldog hot on a lead and was determined not to let go.

My aggravation grew by the minute; to crown it the frigging lights went off, when they came on my iMac flashes a message this page cannot support this motion you need to download blab blab, gosh I almost pulled off the little hair I have on my head. Fuming and cursing I quickly set up my normal desktop and proceeded to go about my booking. I phoned the customer care folks around a quarter to three, only to be told by the operator all personnel are busy call after some time. I should have realized it was Lunchtime and not wasted my time, as everyone in this part of the world knows, govt and semi- govt have a fixed agenda i.e., don’t disturb we are on our lunch break. I did manage to get an operator after quite a few tries after 3pm.

I was told to keep trying for the reservations a few more time and I would sure get through, but what about the amount’s that I’ve been deducted I queered, Oh that don’t worry sir, it will be refunded in three four working days! Some consolation!! Any way to cut a long story short , I did succeed in making my booking, an episode that will last me a lifetime.

The Tigress of Mount Abu

Today when I opened the News Paper I was surprised to see Elizabeth’s snap on page 3 and an article by our renowned Dr.A.K.Sharma. He has always called Elizabeth the tigress of Mount Abu for her courage and extreme fortitude to face any calamity thrown her way. Here is the article written by him in today’s papers.

Mother Courage of Mount Abu 

Liz on Christmas Day 

Liz  n grandson

My search for the Red Avadavat (Lal Munia) Mt.Abu

Today went for a hike beyond the school dam in search of the LAL MUNIA. Did not see the little blighters also my trip to Trevor's tank drew a blank; I was surprised at the quietness and the abandoned heart of the sanctuary. It seemed like the place was totally deserted, just a few jungle crows a solitary white breasted kingfisher at the water front. Even the crocodiles were not visible; I know they do estivate during the summer months, but do they hibernate? Well I’ll have to look it up.

Met ‘Charlie’ a well-known guide of Abu, with a small group of foreign tourists at the tank, he seemed to have them enthralled with the history of the place. If anyone wants an honest, down to earth guide while visiting Abu you may contact him on his mob 9414154854. He has a small web site check it out Mount Abu treks .

Now that I know that the Red Avadavat, has made its way to this abode after years, I’ll not rest till I have this beautiful bird grace the pages of my blog, tell then folks keep reading, will keep all updated on events here in Abu.

Will add a few snaps I took today tomorrow.

New Year New Horizons Mt.Abu 2012

I was looking forward to a brighter and a more realistic Abu in the year 2012. But my small stint around town these last 2 days has left me feeling miserable. Day before yesterday I had to spend an enormous time in line waiting to present myself before the camera and having myself fingerprinted, so that I could get my Unique Identification Card. Even after going thoroughly through all my documents, I found that a mistake had been made in the spelling of my surname.  On receiving my acknowledgement/resident copy the next day, I asked them to correct the mistake. I was told that it could not be done as the booth where I had my snap taken the operator had buzzed off on leave. Now after receiving my card I would have to re-apply for a fresh card so that the correction could be made .AHMEN!!

Horse Left to die on the main road (post office road.)

Today I clicked this horse lying at the side of the road. This horse has been lying in this position for the last three days, gosh can you imagine the plight of this poor animal in night temperature hovering a little below Zero, no water to quench its thirst. Looks like the owner and our local authorities have abandoned the plight of this horse. When Liz saw the photograph and heard of the plight of this animal she immediately phoned the head of P.F.A (people for animals) to do something about the situation. I only hope something is done about it by tomorrow as by Jove the wheel of these departments seem to get rusted when it comes to taking swift action when it’s needed.

Enough of ranting let’s see the brighter side of “The Abode of God’s” Enjoy the few snaps I took today

A sight for sore eyes "Green waters of the Lake"

Adding to the pollution of the lake

Stock and cormorants 

Basking in the sun 

Grey headed Shrike 

A handsome Mutt 

Indian Robin female 

Mongoose

Cry of the wild

Watching the world go by 

White breasted kingfisher  

White breasted water hen

Brahmani Myna