Walking Update
It's around 6:30 p.m.. Neil walked for the second time today, this time without the physical therapist (but with a little help from me). Neil is amazed that he can both walk and sit only a few days after surgery.
On the down side I think Neil is going crazy with his T.V. choices. Cricket, fencing, BBC and 30 channels of Bollywood spectacles. I'm sure I'm missing the nuances but it seems that once you've seen one of these shows you're pretty much up to speed on the genre. Last nights extravaganza involved 3 beheadings, 1 man crushed by a train, a whole lot of kung-fu buttkicking and a whole lot more dancing/singing. At least at the hotel I have a few more choices such as Nash Bridges reruns with Don Johnson.
As for the India-Pakistan cricket match it seems that the results of the first day of the third test have squashed the rumors that they were playing with a bad pitch. While the teams were complaining that the bad pitch was due to the weather, ESPN was citing confidential sources that the home team, Pakistan, was specifically requesting such a pitch. I'll keep you informed about Day Two.
On the down side I think Neil is going crazy with his T.V. choices. Cricket, fencing, BBC and 30 channels of Bollywood spectacles. I'm sure I'm missing the nuances but it seems that once you've seen one of these shows you're pretty much up to speed on the genre. Last nights extravaganza involved 3 beheadings, 1 man crushed by a train, a whole lot of kung-fu buttkicking and a whole lot more dancing/singing. At least at the hotel I have a few more choices such as Nash Bridges reruns with Don Johnson.
As for the India-Pakistan cricket match it seems that the results of the first day of the third test have squashed the rumors that they were playing with a bad pitch. While the teams were complaining that the bad pitch was due to the weather, ESPN was citing confidential sources that the home team, Pakistan, was specifically requesting such a pitch. I'll keep you informed about Day Two.
posted by Peter Egan at 6:59 AM
10 Comments:
You'll be glad to know that the BBC stateside has reported a good first day for India in the test match. I've been fretting about the pitch--knew there was something fishy there. Talk about a homer advantage!
It's wonderful to see you walking and looking much more at ease, Neil. You'll be on the pitch before you know it. I was wondering about the language issue. Are you relying on a lot of sign language and miming? You're very good at both.
I'm fascinated by the challenges of "crossing over" into a new culture, Pete. It's often so difficult to "read" a cultural practice, to know whether it's some demeaning touristic gimmick or a legitimate local custom. I know exactly what you mean about the rickshaw.
I do think you're missing a major opportunity to diversify your business, Pete: Why not include mass distribution of Bollywood films in your business plan? It's a can't-miss proposition.
A thought for the next family get-together: Why don't we play a cricket match against another clan? We're never going to figure out that game unless we play it. Besides, I really like their pants. . . .
Ken
I'm chuckling about the auto rickshaw. I can imagine myself making the same statement regarding the probability of me riding in one following by me riding in one. The street scenes seem very quiet. You must be off the main thoroughfares. Have you yet made a vow not to ride a bicycle through Chennai?
Neil, it's great to see you up and about. I am surprised about the language issue. How is it impacting your service? Certainly your doctor speaks English. Is it your nurse and physical therapist? Is it possible to use picture cards?
Cricket - a very interesting game! I have learned more about cricket over the last 20 years due to the large Pakistani, Indian and British populations resident in the Puget Sound area. In fact, there are expats playing cricket in the park across the street from our house on most Sundays during the spring and summer. Also, in traveling in India in 2004, there was a huge match between India and Australia in Bangalore. One of the members of our party was an ex-player who taught us many of the basics of the game. We traveled from Bangalore to Hyderabad to New Delhi while the match was in progress. It was amazing how we all adopted the game and rushed to the sports page every day to see how India had faired. It became a staple in our conversations both in our group and with others that we encountered. India, by the way, won the match. It's shameful about the condition of the pitch for the India - Paskistan match - so ungentlemanly!
Pete, can't you download some content off the internet? If not, perhaps you should try your hand at a screen play. It sounds like you have divined the approach that has made Bollywood the most lucrative film industry in the world. Hmmm, maybe we should consider how we could import the model to the US? I'll bet that we could all develop some interesting thoughts on this. Ken, what about a similar film industry centered in Branson? We certainly would be able to tap into the cluster of talent that is already there.
Cheers, gentlemen.
Dennis and Maria
Ah, brilliant suggestion about "Bransonwood," but I think we've already missed our market moment: Consider "Dollywood"!
Okay, with apologies to normal human beings who probably prefer to think of cricket as a noisy (and sometimes noisome) insect, in 500 words or less, Dennis, how do you play the bloody sport?
Uh, my politically correct conscience feels compelled to explain that "normal," as used in my previous post, is meant sarcastically. Thank goodness I got that off my chest!
Ken
Good Afternoon y'all:
I assume that the India/Pakistan match might compare to our Super Bowl? I don't care about the rules of the game, is there a food choice for the game? Is there a half-time show?
Pete,
Are you getting enough sleep - or are you spending too much time with the TV? We know Neel is getting his beauty rest and that's great!
Take care - both of you! ;-)
Ellen
Well, Ellen you did better then me reading Neils post. I still don't know what he was talking about. Anyhoo, I am surprised as well to hear that there isn't much english spoken. I guess the healing process is the same whether you can speak the same language or not. The TV sitch must be driving you batty, Neil. Bollywood which Gloria had to explain to me, I'd never heard of it, sounds awlful and the cricket match well you know me and sports I am more of an idiot in that regards then the computer lingo stuff. Glad to see you are on the mend. Keep up the good work. Miss you. Love LU
For those who are truly interested in learning more about cricket, go to http://www.cs.purdue.edu/homes/hosking
/cricket/explanation.htm. I couldn't begin to do it justice. I didn't understand the game well, but fortunately I had an individual who grew up with the game coaching me. Take care.
Dennis
So, maybe the TV is lousy, the communication is lousy, but how is the hospital FOOD? Is everything curried? (I HATE curry!)
Thanks, Dennis. That site really helps. That's the first time I (sort of) got the game.
A totally random question for our boys in India: Can you see enough of the night sky to tell if there are "unusual" constellations? It's a wonderfully clear evening here and Orion is standing forth in all his glory. Made me wonder about stars in the southern hemisphere. . . .
And yes, I'm curious about the food too. But I have to admit I like curry. . . .
Ken
Curry, YUM. Love it. Tho' I might be sick of it after a few weeks. Still no interest in learning the ins and outs of cricket I'll let you boys traverse the rules and navigation of the cricket field!
Lu
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