YetiBlog® - Munich, my father and jail.

ASHISHPALLOD · 9th March 2009, 13:19

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Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

Kathiawadi and Surti are not languages, they are dialects of Gujarati.

And many of the above languages I cannot speak properly. That is an unfair comparison. Please do not compare me to some great people, it is insulting to their honour.

Sam,
I am not comparing you to anyone but just mentioning some of those in the list. I am sorry it it hurt you. I have edited my post.

Surati and Kathiyawadi may be dialects of Gujrati, it does not meant that it is easy to understand. Its like Konkani and Malwani are dialects of Marathi but still i can not speak or understand Konkani and Malwani.

Waiting for jail episode.

tsk1979 · 9th March 2009, 13:32

Congrats Sam! Getting married now is just a certificate, for in your heart you are already married.
Waiting eagerly for your next installment.
Just out of curiosity, I searched for Yeti in Munich Jail in Google, and one of the first links was related to Munich Zoo

simply_sunny001 · 9th March 2009, 13:54

Can we please get back to story if you guys finished with languages/dialects ?

wanderernomad · 9th March 2009, 14:11

Is it a mere coincidence that the LORD remembered the jail story to narrate once Jenny has moved in with him full time. Just wondering. Lolz

Sam Kapasi · 9th March 2009, 15:05

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Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

We had spent a lovely week at Engelbert, visiting the mountains and lakes.

Forgot these photos.

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Mad Monkey · 9th March 2009, 15:08

WHAT the !!!!!!

speechless!!!!

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Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

Forgot these photos.

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hydrashok · 9th March 2009, 15:16

Aha! It will be nice to hear the tale again! You'd treated the Kochi TBHPians to this one where you were here for the opening of the JBL Store.

EDIT: Just saw the photos. Very un-Yeti-like

mmmjgm · 9th March 2009, 15:17

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Originally Posted by Mad Monkey

WHAT the !!!!!!

speechless!!!!

+ 1 Speechless.

Unrecognisable, completely.

Cheers
M

leadf00t · 9th March 2009, 15:20

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Originally Posted by Mad Monkey

WHAT the !!!!!!

speechless!!!!

those exact same words

WHAT the ...

Speechless.

Mr. Sam Kapasi. Do i believe that you?
cant decide whether to say

or

You look like those mantris/guys in those stupid mythological serials.

Sam - please keep the blog going. We still love you. LOL

Sam Kapasi · 9th March 2009, 15:32

Now if everyone has quite finished...

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And now my story begins.

Footloose and fancy free in Munich. Now what?

I did not have Pia's number, but I had her address from the letters I'd written. I had Martina's phone number and I'd already written to her saying I'd be there someday.

I had no schedule and couldn't provide dates.

Martina's number is on auto-mailbox. Wilkommen bei blah blah blah. I try a few times in the morning and then again in the afternoon. No response.
Ah well, it matters not. I have till wednesday to meet them. So what shall we do today. I walk around a bit, try out a few beers in the sun and while I'm in the bus, see the BMW museum.

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OK. Time to get off. I buy myself a ticket.

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I spend a few hours in there. Its a great time. I design a car, watch it being painted (all virtual) and then even do a virtual test drive. Fascinating.

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Later in the U-Bahn, I spot a station that has the same same as Pia's address. Fancy that! I get off and find Pia's house.
She is home and pleasantly shocked to see me. We have a wonderful chat and some coffee and then I leave. Martina didn't know when I was coming and she's out of Munich for work. She'll be upset to know that we missed each other.
I leave Pia's, promising to meet again in the next day or two.

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I return to the hotel. Dad is fuming.

What now?
Its a MONDAY!! All the bloody museums are CLOSED!
Oh.
What a waste of a day. What a stupid city. Did you meet your friends?
I met Pia. Martina's not in Munich.
What?!
Well, how was she to know what date I'll be here? Besides I spent most of the day at BMW.
He softens a little when he hears my voice. I knew coming here was a stupid idea.
Calm down Pa. We'll walk around city tomorrow. It's beautiful - Munich. Let me tell you what I saw today...

IronWolf · 9th March 2009, 15:35

Yeti Man- Still waiting for the Story leading to the Jail bit.

Also hope Jenny knows what shes getting into.

Sam Kapasi · 9th March 2009, 15:37

Our hotel is close to the Englischer Garten. The sun is out and it is a beautiful day in Munich the next morning, even though it is a bit cold. After a quick breakfast we cross the road and enter the garden. It is absolutely gorgeous.

Walking to the centre of the park we come to the FKK area. Unexpectedly we're surrounded by a few brave naked people reading, sunbathing, relaxing or playing games and sports by the river. We stay a few minutes to watch a few surf on their boards against the river. It is truly wonderful.
Feeling a bit odd there, considering we're fully dressed, we walk on and spend some time in this beautiful park.
Suddenly the sun is gone, the wind blows, the clouds collect and before one can get his hat on, it starts raining and it gets very cold. If there's one thing you can rely on, it is the fact that German weather is unreliable.

When we leave the park, my father and I are involved in a conversation, deep and animated. We approach the road and hear a faint horn in the distance.

This is a Stadtbahn, a broad road and the cars are very quick. We both look to our right instinctively and see no car. Of course not.

We should have looked left.

I hear a loud horn and screeching and a distinct thud thud of the ABS. By the time I turn left it is too late. A large Audi 4 door car (I don't know which, but I guess today it would be called an A6) is hurtling towards us. I jump back but Dad is one step ahead on the wet road.

I see my Dad's eyes widen as he is paralyzed with shock. The Audi hits him. The ABS has kicked in and it is about to stop, but not quite.
It hits my father and he is sprawled over the hood of the car.

The car has now stopped. So has my heart.

To be continued.

kalpeshc · 9th March 2009, 15:42

You always have to end on such a note !!!! Now there would be hundreds of TBHPians furiously hitting F5 like there's no tomorrow until the next episode.

akroy · 9th March 2009, 16:15

Aah another Germany ki kahani....Waiting for more Munich ka disaster from Pre-Jenny Era !!

Good Show Sam.

Abhi

Lalvaz · 9th March 2009, 16:42

Sam - You do have a flair for story telling. You really keep it taut and full of suspense, keep folks wanting more. Can't wait to hear the rest.

9th March 2009, 13:32	#17
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,727 Thanked: 23,101 Times View My Garage	Congrats Sam! Getting married now is just a certificate, for in your heart you are already married. Waiting eagerly for your next installment. Just out of curiosity, I searched for Yeti in Munich Jail in Google, and one of the first links was related to Munich Zoo
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9th March 2009, 13:54	#18
simply_sunny001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London & Rohtak Posts: 1,340 Thanked: 19 Times View My Garage	Can we please get back to story if you guys finished with languages/dialects ?
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wanderernomad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 2,536 Thanked: 1,279 Times View My Garage	Is it a mere coincidence that the LORD remembered the jail story to narrate once Jenny has moved in with him full time. Just wondering. Lolz
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hydrashok Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In my Office Posts: 2,528 Thanked: 18 Times View My Garage	Aha! It will be nice to hear the tale again! You'd treated the Kochi TBHPians to this one where you were here for the opening of the JBL Store. EDIT: Just saw the photos. Very un-Yeti-like Last edited by hydrashok : 9th March 2009 at 15:25.
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9th March 2009, 15:35	#26
IronWolf Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Benga-loo-ru Posts: 1,569 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage	Yeti Man- Still waiting for the Story leading to the Jail bit. Also hope Jenny knows what shes getting into.
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9th March 2009, 15:37	#27
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 7,000 Thanked: 2,452 Times View My Garage	YetiBlog® - Munich, Tuesday, 1996 - Disaster Strikes! Our hotel is close to the Englischer Garten. The sun is out and it is a beautiful day in Munich the next morning, even though it is a bit cold. After a quick breakfast we cross the road and enter the garden. It is absolutely gorgeous. Walking to the centre of the park we come to the FKK area. Unexpectedly we're surrounded by a few brave naked people reading, sunbathing, relaxing or playing games and sports by the river. We stay a few minutes to watch a few surf on their boards against the river. It is truly wonderful. Feeling a bit odd there, considering we're fully dressed, we walk on and spend some time in this beautiful park. Suddenly the sun is gone, the wind blows, the clouds collect and before one can get his hat on, it starts raining and it gets very cold. If there's one thing you can rely on, it is the fact that German weather is unreliable. When we leave the park, my father and I are involved in a conversation, deep and animated. We approach the road and hear a faint horn in the distance. This is a Stadtbahn, a broad road and the cars are very quick. We both look to our right instinctively and see no car. Of course not. We should have looked left. I hear a loud horn and screeching and a distinct thud thud of the ABS. By the time I turn left it is too late. A large Audi 4 door car (I don't know which, but I guess today it would be called an A6) is hurtling towards us. I jump back but Dad is one step ahead on the wet road. I see my Dad's eyes widen as he is paralyzed with shock. The Audi hits him. The ABS has kicked in and it is about to stop, but not quite. It hits my father and he is sprawled over the hood of the car. The car has now stopped. So has my heart. To be continued. Last edited by Sam Kapasi : 9th March 2009 at 15:38.
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9th March 2009, 15:42	#28
kalpeshc BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 539 Thanked: 141 Times	You always have to end on such a note !!!! Now there would be hundreds of TBHPians furiously hitting F5 like there's no tomorrow until the next episode.
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9th March 2009, 16:15	#29
akroy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA, USA Posts: 2,424 Thanked: 85 Times View My Garage	Aah another Germany ki kahani....Waiting for more Munich ka disaster from Pre-Jenny Era !! Good Show Sam. Abhi
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9th March 2009, 16:42	#30
Lalvaz Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,429 Thanked: 2,313 Times	Sam - You do have a flair for story telling. You really keep it taut and full of suspense, keep folks wanting more. Can't wait to hear the rest.
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