In Box 2013
Subject: Tejoomal House
Hello, I was very happy to come across your blog entry where you returned to Rangoon. I am involved in the art field and heritage movement there, so you can imagine how interested I was in your descriptions and memories, especially about what they mean to you today. I noticed that you mentioned Tejoomal House. It has been hard to get information about it, or photographs of it, though what there is about Tejoomal is very interesting. Even basic information like what year it was built is hard to find. Burmese think that it is T. E. Jumal, or T. Juma, which makes finding information all the more difficult. Could you share more information about this grand building in the heart of the city? We have a weekly, Pansodan Art & Culture Journal in which we just published an article about it, but I am not satisfied with the quality and accuracy. I would like to publish more, and also share it with the Yangon Heritage Society. best wishes, and thanks for your writings.
Nance Cunningham
3/November/2013
Subject: Lovely message to your friend
That was a really nice message you wrote about your friend. May his soul RIP...
Audrey Pereira
24/October/2013
Subject: Letter to your grandchildren
A sweet letter not only to your grandchildren but something to remind us me in our lives journey. LIve your dream as we have only one life... I like what you said, never say : I wish i had or Only if I had.... Wishing you and aunty a wonderful Diwali.
Heeru D
Mumbai 18/October/2013
Subject: same emotions
I also visited rangoon after 60 years. I also met Mr Ahuja who was our family photographer.I went through memory lane with my husband and son . we live in India.
with affections . Neelam
India 16/October/2013
Subject: Pearls of Wisdom
Great and Thoughtful Words of Wisdom (for their Future) from A Great GrandPA !!
Bhagwan Chugani
Hong Kong 15/October/2013
Subject: Letter to your Grandchildren
Thanks for your note.
Nice rules of life for your Grandchildren, but also good reminder for all of us.
Best Regards.
Francis
Japan 15/October/2013
Subject: Letter to your Grand Children
Very beautifully written to the point, a real lesson for all Grand Parents and Grand Children.keep it up.Best wishes!
Sincerely, Amin
Karachi 15/October/2013
Subject: grandkids
Very touching and true.
Hoori
Chicago 15/October/2013
Subjec: Letter to your Grandchildren
Wonderful & very touching. Message applies to us as well.
Naresh M. Asnani
Lagos 14/October/2013
Subject: rangoon vist
Very pleased to read about Rangoon visit after 40 years i left Rangoon in 1964
Thank you!
Trilochan
USA 17/September/2013
Subject: Cool Coolie
Dear Chandroo
As usual your articles are always worth reading,and have a hidden meaning. How true that most people in their life carry, unnecessary burden when they travel.
Life is very complicated. Don't try to find answers,because when you find answers life changes the questions.
With best Regards
Lachu Balani
Hong Kong 31/August/2013
Subject: Cool Coolie
DEAR CHANDROO,
THE COOL COOLIE IS REALLY COOOOL.
"BEEN THERE---DONE THAT" AND IT HITS WHERE IT HURTS...MY FROZEN SHOULDER.
SEE YOU WHEN YOU GET BACK.
RICK
Hong Kong 29/August/2013
Subject: Cool coolie
A very obedient Ramu Kaka! This shows hom much he loves his wife and how much he cares for her. I wish him and others like him Happiness al way generation to generation.Good Luck!
Muhammad Amin Gaziani
Karachi 27/August/2013
Subject: Return to Rangoon
Dear Chandroo,
Since you mentioned MEHS I thought that you would rather be knowing my uncles who also were there around the same time in MEHS
On the other hand the old guy whom you met happens to be my grandpa. I am here today visiting him back after a long gap how ever my grandpa is now very old and bed ridden. Whilst the studio is no longer in action as I can't be here with him for good.
While going through your write up I could sense the your feelings in every sense in each sentence . As I can relate your saga with me and my family members. Will share more after my visit
Cheers, Harry Ahuja
India 17/July/2013
Subject: heart attack
I think we are all now on " Heart Alert" Exercise, rest and a balanced lifestyle is what we need. We all get so busy in our lives that this is a great reminder for us to pause, reflect and find time to smell the roses!
Thank You Love Heeru
Mumbai 29/June/2013
Subject: Heart Attack Symptons
Dear Chandroo Thanks for sharing this article. As Errol also had the similar issues 11years ago it is a good reminder to keep your symptons aware of all time and check it out if any symptons occur. Looking forward to catch up with you on your next visit to Perth. Regards Margaret
Perth 23/June/2013
Wonders of 70 was interesting, Trying to live it at 50.
Heeru Bhojwani
Mumbai 12/May/2013
Re: 70
Dear Chandroo,
Thanks for your article, which I am reading with much interest, since I am only a few years behind you..!!..
Have a good week-end.
Francis
Japan 9/May/2013
Subject: 70
Well said Chandroo . Being only 2 yrs behind you i appreciate your comments from the heart . Fun is just the best thing keep having fun my friend.
Rod
Perth 9/May/2013
Subject: Wonders of being 70
Dear septuagenarian CD, I'll be your mirror image in 53 days. Charlie Chaplin and Tony Randall became fathers when they were 78, Pres. Bush, Sr. did parachute jump at age 80. We have a lot to look forward to. At our age we don't get blame for any wrong we do. Hummm (I love that one). Have Great Seventies and Greater Eighties. Enjoyed your Birthday Bash pics. What a Happy family. CONGRATS. RICK
Hong Kong 8/May/2013
Subject: Wonders of being 70
Chandroo, your article has brought back so many memories to the foreground...of days gone by and of present times. Like you said, what is to come is really not our problem...enjoy each moment and each day as it unfolds for HE who has held our hand for this long (69 years for me) will surely continue to hold our hands until time is no more for us. My sincere wishes are for you to continue enjoying life with your beautiful family, good friends, good food and always with a smile on your face.
Nargis
Chiang Mai 8/May 2013
Thanks for sharing.I have one year to go.and am that other delightful number 69 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sincerely
Cec
Canberra 8/May/2013
Subject: 70th Birthday Bash
Hi Chandroo,
Happy belated birthday!! I hope all is well with you and the family.
It's nice to hear you had a wonderful time celebrating your birthday in Mauritius.
Kenny Keswani
L. Angeles 6/May/2013
Dear Chandroo,
Finally got a chance to see your video on this public holiday. Great Job! Looks like you all had a blast, and you deserve it.
You all look great. All the best, keep it up!
Best Regards
Nari
Hong Kong 1/May/2013
Dear Bhau Chandroo n Aunt Lavina Great to see u celebrated yr 70th bday with yr loved ones... Im glad you promote family values .... N put lots of emphasis in spending time with them... As u aptly said... when one looks backs on ones journey..its time spent with them that matters! God bless n happy bday Cheers to yr good health always
Thank you!
Prem & Naina
Singapore 26/April/2013
Dear Chandroo,
Many thanks for sending the pictures of your 70th birthday bash. So glad you celebrated in style with all your family and friends. Wishing you a wonderful 70th year and many more happy times in the years to come!
With all our best wishes
Belinda and Peter
Singapore 26/April 2013
Great party great photos Chandroo …what a wonderful family gathering . I admire the way you and Lavina foster strong family ties ,helping and keeping family together .
Thanks for sharing .
Rod/Kath
Perth 26/April 2013
Wow what an amazing celebration!!!! Thank you for sharing…
Safe travels and see you soon.
Love and regards
Shanu.
Hong Kong 26/April/2013
Nice one Uncle - feel like I was there with you :)
Neelem Parmar
London 26/April/2013
Extremely Nice Video. Watching it really made me miss everyone
Naresh M. Asnani
Lagos 25/April/2013
Really nice slideshow uncle!
Loved the comments!
Thanks for sharing
Sherina
Hong Kong 25/April/2013
Hi Chandroo,
belated happy 70th birthday,i see that you had a bash with the family in Mauritius,great I am glad that you are now enjoying the children and grandchildren,thats the way it should be after 60s.
Suresh Kewalramani
Mumbai 25/April/2013
Hi Chandroo
Firstly a very very belated birthday wish with the best of health & many many more years.
Thank you for the video which was most enjoyable. It is always lovely to celebrate with family & relatives - wonderful.
Take care & please pass my regards to Lavina.
Cheers & God Bless
Marilyn
Perth 25/April/2013
Fabulous movie! what a party! i'm so glad you had a great time and good memories that will last forever.
with love
heeru
Mumbai 25/April/2013
Hi Chandroo,
Many happy returns. Great pictures.
I will drink a very large gin and tonic tonight in your honour.
Very best wishes
Mike Foreman
Portugal 25/April/2013
Dear Chandroo,
I had every good intention of wishing you on your birthday but forgot to look in my birthday book. It was on the 3rd. April, am I right. I missed a few other friends birthdays as well.
Here's wishing you A VERY HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY.
I haven't looked at the video yet but I am very glad to hear that all went as you hoped and planned with all your extended families.
We get older but I think to our friends especially we don't age.
Take care and love to Lavina.
Love, Hilda
Perth 25/April/2013
Good Morning Chandroo:
First of all thank you for sharing your precious moments of your "Yaadon ki Baraat" with us, and I must say you are one hell of a good Grand-Pa and the way you have invited all your near and dear ones can be clearly seen on the video.
I have always admired your clips and the ones quoted in your video like "Glad you came" "Cool Cousins" "We will dance for you" "Babe Watch" "The Water Kids" all having fun with the SUN, SAND and SEA at Mauritius. It is a Great Way to enjoy life at 70, soon I will catch up with you...Ha Ha!
You are 70 and you have a heart of GOLD ! Keep it that way!
Enjoy your "Beautiful Moments" my friend and may God bless you and give you Robust health to FLY another 30 years we will see you at 100 years celebration!
Cheers!
iBM
Hong Kong 25/April 2013
Dear Chandroo,
Happy Birthday and thanks for your message and video.
You are always young at heart and mind.
I agree with you about time which is going always faster.
I imagine you had a wonderful time in Mauritius with all your Family around you.
I shall go to Singapore and Hong-Kong around may 15th. I shall check on SKYPE if you are there.
It seems that actually you are still in London.
Cheers. Francis
Japan 25/April/2013
Congratulations.and God Bless
Sincerely
Cec
Canberra 25/April/2013
Hi Uncle!
Superb video!!!! Great pictures too. My favourite picture would certainly be “You and your gals”J
Have a great day!
With loves
Rita Payette
Melbourne 25/April/2013
dear chandroo
thks fr sharing with us and once again congrats the video clip was amazing glad to hear youll had a great time
keep up the spirit
bst rgds aju
Las Palmas 24/April/2013
Hi chandroo,
Wishing you a very very happy birthday, with many more to come.
It was a lovely video of the celebrations. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Our best wishes for you and your family.
Take care, God Bless.
Meena and Ashok
India 24/April/2013
Hi Chandroo,
Happy Birthday young man, I have been waiting for you in the 70s for almost 3 years !
Welcome ...
Your right if you can walk and mice like us it's not bad at all .
I wish I could I D all but some of your family I recognize, your wif and son don't change at all they also like you all look great .
HAPPY BIRTHDAY !
Al , Mary, Deb, David, Matt, Tyler
Los Angeles 24/April/2013
Dear bhau
Wowwwww what photos, video was tooooo good
Really feeling bad we missed it.... You all had a fabulousssss time ...
When you back bhau ,,pls do meet us So we can catch up for a small birthday bash just us ... Pleaseeee
Thanksssss
Loves Jyoti
Hong Kong 24/April/2013
Fantastic Uncle! Lovely memories!!
Karishma D.
Hong Kong 24/April/2013
Hi uncle. Loved the video. Every memory there to cherish forever. Thanx for inviting us to share your birthday with you. Love you always.. Shanu
Mumbai 24/April/2013