SODE 24A GT 8-12 APR 2014 AT MCTE
MHOW
(This report is not the final version but is being dynamically updated with inputs as and when received form the course-mates)
It has been a great pleasure to have been
Commissioned in Indian Army
Then came 1971 War..all Youngsters Itching to Get to the Units to PERFORM for the Country were granted their wishes--Course suspended & all Landed in War.....
They Brought laurels to The Corps & in due
course returned to finish the Degree with nascent bravey/enthusiasm and
Intelligence!~! We all parted company In oct 1972...Most got
married in the Course duration & the Die- hards Remained Single!!though NOT
for ever....
Our Lives in Army have seen the lovely and Lively days(and nites). Then came super-annuation except for Two Brilliant Course-Mates who were called by The destiny ahead of that.
Normally Officers THINK when in the company of
course-mates in peculiar or deviLsih ways...In such times a Brilliant thought
also occur,,,Thus was borne the Idea of 24A SODE together!
Sweet is NOT Sweet until u tasted...Love is Not Love till You Felt it..GT is not GT till u were in SODE24A GT.
We all landed as they say..
We all came by different boats but we sailed
together as GTSODE24A.
By the sunset we all were in Mhow. Madhav had organised grand reception for us. The Delhi Party travelling by train were received by Sub SK Yadav at Indore BG Railway Station. Others coming by Air were picked up from Indore airport.
The highlight of the day was Manohar Ramtri who drove along with Bewtras from Pune to Mhow in his brand new TATA Safari all by himself all the way for 11 hrs. Well done young man.
Madhav had personally seen the accommodation allotment keeping in mind those of us who have defective undercarriage or have weeker power units to climb the first floor.
We were all Known as Maj Patil and OFFICERS OF SODE24A... Mrs Rita Babbar W/O LATE MAJ VP BABBAR OUR COURSE SENIOR added a great Value to our Presence.
Then followed the Lunch at HQ Mess hosted by MCTE for us --the most cherished & fond memories place where the Ladies went jubiliated for the recognition +
All the while the Market state of latest in Mhow was being updated!!
The dinner was hosted by us for Comdt and a select
gatherings in MILAN-Thads recalling our initial works in 95-96 and the Growth
uninhibited.
The Corps Jazz Band entertained the gathering and added much jubilation to the evening. Brig Ujjal Dasgupta who had come well prepared with his mouth organ, Guitar and his legendary bugle of the SODE days performed with accompaniments of the Band and reminded us of the SODE evenings at MCTE.
Going with the mood of the evening ladies among the invitees too took on the stage.
We presented a Glorious SILVER to MCTE--befitting the occasion and our unforgettable
attachments with the only ALMA MATER.
Kulfi was an item in MILAN dinner recalling the (G)Olden young days when Sharma Kulfiwala on his scooter used to arrive our living accommodation immediately after lunch or on our return from any exercise irrespective of the time of arrival.
Visit to so early in the morning to Army AeroNodal
Centre Of Microlites was a discussion but which turned out to be almost
one of the Most relished with parachutes & what Not of the
THRILLS.
It was an excellent demo and worth the early morning trip on Dhar road to the AANC, being so ably led by Col Puri and Col Chawla (This Video since uploaded on you tube is an evidence of all smiles and smiles on our faces),
Well done Signallers, you made us proud with your wings.
we also had SODE24A memento with Books on
MHOW..
Whereall we can add to the thoughtfulness, ingenuity, careful sequenced
Plannings of The one Only Savitha &
Madhav with the tasty buds kept hyperactive.....for Ladies of North
South West & NCRs.... all appreciative...
The Culmination of Active events before the Al vida was HOT--Hermes Open Air Theatre item QUEEN...What a Movie! Not the Ladies only ..all 24A got reminded of VDSM habits & went off to SLEEP for 2 hrs!~!
Then came the Farewell --dinner/drinks & Birthday celebrations as per a DYNAMIC calendar prepared specially for the Course By KOLLIPrasada Rao...
All these did NOT end with speeches,,,,...Out came the idea of a trip to Narmada and journey to Lord OMKARESHWAR with abhisheks for all of us...with the left over Ladies & Spouses enjoying the max!~!
We --the Ultimates...left on 12 apr to West South & North thanking ...profusely
We can never be able to give a full account of our Reunion, as it is beyond our written or spoken words. The SODE 24 A including those who could not make it to Mhow for compulsions thank MCTE for giving us an opportunity to relive our SODE days after four decades. Their grand show and unparalleled hospitality has been beyond any measures. We also extend three cheers to Madhav and Savita Datar for not only making our wishes come true in practical terms but also fine tuning each event and happening to make the same unforgettable for the rest of our lives.
Three Cheers... We Part to Meet Again
GOD BLESS US ALL
(The Script of the AAR by Brig NS Vasavan)
WE SIGNED OFF TO MEET AGAIN
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More than any thing else I could also meet my JIMMY once again, after 1999 ie after 15 yrs when I met Him last at Paris.
Thank You JIMMY.. for the Great Signals Parivar we have been blessed with.
Narinder
NB - My Article Titled "Jimmy" in The Signalman CLICK HERE
"LONG LIVE OUR SIGNALS PARIVAR"
for All of us and to be in SIGNALS whether
willingly or unwillingly-- has really been a BOON to each one of us. SODE24A has
like the previous OST and SODEs has
startted with normal Aim of attaining a Telecomn Degree in due course --- so many aspirations..Plaque/Gold/Star etc.....In
every walk of Life You have others also to get them GOLD by being ALSO Ran!~!
The beauty was a parallel SODE with almost similar seniorities but aged to have been got married earlier & Thereby put us in a disssimilar competition when it came to getting Married accn etc!!!That also Brought out The BEST In the Keen Aspirants.
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| OUR YOUNGER DAYS OF 1971-72 AT MHOW |
The beauty was a parallel SODE with almost similar seniorities but aged to have been got married earlier & Thereby put us in a disssimilar competition when it came to getting Married accn etc!!!That also Brought out The BEST In the Keen Aspirants.
Then came 1971 War..all Youngsters Itching to Get to the Units to PERFORM for the Country were granted their wishes--Course suspended & all Landed in War.....
Our Lives in Army have seen the lovely and Lively days(and nites). Then came super-annuation except for Two Brilliant Course-Mates who were called by The destiny ahead of that.
Normally Officers THINK when in the company of
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| OBEISANCE - LONE TREE |
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| Our CM for SODE24AGT |
What a GT it was.....Handsome GTofficers vying with
the Gorgeous/smart/lovely/livelee/Of course ever Beautiful
lADIES.
Sweet is NOT Sweet until u tasted...Love is Not Love till You Felt it..GT is not GT till u were in SODE24A GT.
We all landed as they say..
We all came by different boats but we sailed
together as GTSODE24A. By the sunset we all were in Mhow. Madhav had organised grand reception for us. The Delhi Party travelling by train were received by Sub SK Yadav at Indore BG Railway Station. Others coming by Air were picked up from Indore airport.
The highlight of the day was Manohar Ramtri who drove along with Bewtras from Pune to Mhow in his brand new TATA Safari all by himself all the way for 11 hrs. Well done young man.
Madhav had personally seen the accommodation allotment keeping in mind those of us who have defective undercarriage or have weeker power units to climb the first floor.
The beautiful bungalow of Madhav and Savita Datar, SUMAN ay Mandleshwar Road, Mhow gave us just Not a variety of food but made us
mingle as a Single Minded Person,.. We met some of us after four decades and many ladies for the very first time. It was a family gathering for some family function, in its true sense.
The Address of Welcome By the
Youthful, Handsome, attractive Comdt (as felt by many in audience)..not only
foretold what was in store but also showed in Kind words which
were
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| WELCOME ADDRESS BY COMDT |
The Address of Welcome By the
Youthful, Handsome, attractive Comdt (as felt by many in audience)..not only
foretold what was in store but also showed in Kind words which
were
educative captivating various Progresses &
moving us all forward. The Foto session was typical Classical Mhow as you all
see the Colorful Veterans with their Young Brides-- Incl Supreme court
disallowed ones.
We were all Known as Maj Patil and OFFICERS OF SODE24A... Mrs Rita Babbar W/O LATE MAJ VP BABBAR OUR COURSE SENIOR added a great Value to our Presence.
The visits to the Faculties made us Updated to the
present--some of us
left over 15 years ago..& made some ask
Questions which were never done in 24 A days!! The Most Interest provoking
faculty was CTW...
Then followed the Lunch at HQ Mess hosted by MCTE for us --the most cherished & fond memories place where the Ladies went jubiliated for the recognition +
after effects of Shopping Spree Phase I !~! we were
all given nice fond mementos.... lovely MCTE ties to us and beautiful MCTE broach to the ladies which we will cherish for long time to come.
The Tea with The Comdt and The First lady of
MCTE in their Most Modern and Greenest Lawns brought lots of nostalgic thoughts to
us All.
Both the Comdt Lt Gen Rajesh Pant and Mrs Pant took pains to make the evening an unforgettable event for all of us.
Both the Comdt Lt Gen Rajesh Pant and Mrs Pant took pains to make the evening an unforgettable event for all of us.All the while the Market state of latest in Mhow was being updated!!
It's just NOT food items/snacks/drinks ..at their
BEST..everyone was querrying that eXXTraaa taste reasoning so that their
receipes are updated!
STOP PRESS....AFTER THE 8 TH EVENING STROLL OF OUR
LOVED LADIES IN MHOW BAZAAR THERE WAS A SCRAMBLE OF TRUCKS FROM
SURAT/PANIPAT/KANCHEEVARAM/MYSORE/CHANDERI ..BRINGING IN THE LATEST ....SO
9-10-11 & 12 APR WERE BUSIEST BAZAAR....
The dinner was hosted by us for Comdt and a select
gatherings in MILAN-Thads recalling our initial works in 95-96 and the Growth
uninhibited.
The Corps Jazz Band entertained the gathering and added much jubilation to the evening. Brig Ujjal Dasgupta who had come well prepared with his mouth organ, Guitar and his legendary bugle of the SODE days performed with accompaniments of the Band and reminded us of the SODE evenings at MCTE.
Going with the mood of the evening ladies among the invitees too took on the stage.
We presented a Glorious SILVER to MCTE--befitting the occasion and our unforgettable
Kulfi was an item in MILAN dinner recalling the (G)Olden young days when Sharma Kulfiwala on his scooter used to arrive our living accommodation immediately after lunch or on our return from any exercise irrespective of the time of arrival.
Visit to so early in the morning to Army AeroNodal
Centre Of Microlites was a discussion but which turned out to be almost
one of the Most relished with parachutes & what Not of the
THRILLS.
It was an excellent demo and worth the early morning trip on Dhar road to the AANC, being so ably led by Col Puri and Col Chawla (This Video since uploaded on you tube is an evidence of all smiles and smiles on our faces), Well done Signallers, you made us proud with your wings.
The visits
to other Institutions/Mercury Theatre/Mandir etc brought varied Old Happenings
alongwith the Homes/huts/houses we all stayed at various points of our
Times!!!--Add to this the colorful dress cum Pagree changings by Wynder +
Ujjal's Kurta matchings!!--Some Ladies's eyebrows got raised still!!!
A Comment heard from a serving MCTE Brig--We always
have been seeing GTs of courses full of Majors and an Odd Col or so...What a
Course Full of Cols/Brigs/Generals......
Lunch in Now No2 Offrs' Mess brought the old
Ladies Club activities for all.. We see the Old Airfield springing as Modern
Sports Grounds in gala manner..great Progress here also.
We are so much intimately connected with Mhow, having been to this place for courses not only in MCTE but also in Infantry School and the then College of Combat, that it is more like our home town. What a lovely feeling when we received a set of three books before our departure. It will further our bandage with this lovely town.
Sub Yadav the Effervescent LO & his Team of
Cheered up members kept us Moving in time to various places with the ever
demanding needs of Ladies, keeping us updated .....
we also had SODE24A memento with Books on
MHOW..
To the Water r not to the
water....Ultimately landed in Liddo Jump pond & Berchha
lake..What a boating for All ..clean neat nice breezy water front...
lake..What a boating for All ..clean neat nice breezy water front...
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| BERCHA LAKE JETTY |
Whereall we can add to the thoughtfulness, ingenuity, careful sequenced
Plannings of The one Only Savitha &
Madhav with the tasty buds kept hyperactive.....for Ladies of North
South West & NCRs.... all appreciative...
Never Heard of....
The Culmination of Active events before the Al vida was HOT--Hermes Open Air Theatre item QUEEN...What a Movie! Not the Ladies only ..all 24A got reminded of VDSM habits & went off to SLEEP for 2 hrs!~!
Then came the Farewell --dinner/drinks & Birthday celebrations as per a DYNAMIC calendar prepared specially for the Course By KOLLIPrasada Rao...
Even the ever Non-Replying NOIDa mate will have to wake
up!~!
All these did NOT end with speeches,,,,...Out came the idea of a trip to Narmada and journey to Lord OMKARESHWAR with abhisheks for all of us...with the left over Ladies & Spouses enjoying the max!~!
We --the Ultimates...left on 12 apr to West South & North thanking ...profusely
...unendingly thanking the ORGANISERS, MCTE,
Sub
Yadav & His MCTE Team and of course the SODE24A Participants,,,,...hoping
for another Milan soon...
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| THREE CHEERS SODE 24A |
We can never be able to give a full account of our Reunion, as it is beyond our written or spoken words. The SODE 24 A including those who could not make it to Mhow for compulsions thank MCTE for giving us an opportunity to relive our SODE days after four decades. Their grand show and unparalleled hospitality has been beyond any measures. We also extend three cheers to Madhav and Savita Datar for not only making our wishes come true in practical terms but also fine tuning each event and happening to make the same unforgettable for the rest of our lives.
Three Cheers... We Part to Meet Again
GOD BLESS US ALL
(The Script of the AAR by Brig NS Vasavan)
WE SIGNED OFF TO MEET AGAIN
Mrs Rita Babbar
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| HQ Mess |
Have a Wonderful Day.
############### $$$$$ #################
More than any thing else I could also meet my JIMMY once again, after 1999 ie after 15 yrs when I met Him last at Paris.
Thank You JIMMY.. for the Great Signals Parivar we have been blessed with.
Narinder
NB - My Article Titled "Jimmy" in The Signalman CLICK HERE
"LONG LIVE OUR SIGNALS PARIVAR"
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