Papaji: The Grand Old Man

Papaji had been unwell for a month or more and was bedridden. If it is of some consolation, he received "Mukti" from this worldly hell of diapers and support. Also, Dad would now have more peace... Even after his emergency eye operation, he was unable to rest as prescribed by the Doc. He had to get up at night and look after the two of them.

I was going to Delhi to meet Papaji primarily, but it was Bhabhoji who embraced Death before him: I remember him saying to her at Lodhi in colloquial- "Tu pehle chal. Hum sab tere peechey hain!" and so it happened. It happens generally that when a couple have lived their life together from a very small age till maturity, even death is not spaced very far. Even though they were cribbing all the way, they were resolved to live together and die the same way.

Papaji had bouts of consciousness and then delirium. Something that Dad says he was trying to maintain through homoeopathy - Fart! I would rather trust allopathy in this regard. Also, his manner of defending Homeo treatment was stronger than the improvement in the condition of the patient. He was in some way asking for their death just as he saw it coming. Death is not fastidious and it came as it had to. In my opinion it only became more ardous. It would have been graceful to accept nature rather than try to contort it.

Well as of now Dad is alone... all alone. New avenues have to open and he has to look freshly at life- for his life is still there despite of the deaths.

Bhabhoji : My Grandmother, My Mother

Well, it happened then. It had to, one day but I guess we were waiting for it. And 84 is quite an age as it is: Especially after a complete life... Great Grand Children and all. She was just over and out I guess. Been there Done it All!
Its odd to look from a very rational point of view for many reasons: Firstly I was her grandson-even though when I would put head before the heart I would be called heartless. Secondly, there would be some natural bias in me which I don't recognise. Thirdly its a matter of death and you have to be careful. Anyway, this is what happened: I only came to know after she was gone-even though we had rescheduled our tickets we only came after two days. Only regret was that Dittu was not witnessed in person.
I was unaware due to two reasons... both generated by Dad. One he never told me that they were unwell(reasons unknown he would give conflicting news to keep me confused). Secondly, if you cry wolf for years... it really does not matter when the wolf arrives, and thats exactly what happened.
Now, she was someone who had kept the clan assimilated for decades- each suggestion,decision and activity was routed through her. Even though she was uneducated her mind was open and she possessed something what I would call a heart of Gold. And now when all is over a void seems to have taken place. Never have I seen her in a position of pompousness and self righteousness. God Bless Her Soul.
Pious she was. Atma Ram is the part of the sternum bone which is said to surface only in certain individuals' pyre. It speaks volumes of their virtues.For her it was completely formed and set apart from the rest of the ashes. She made her her mark even afetr death.
Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori: If one lives well what matter how one dies.

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Oye Lucky Lucky Oye! What a Song

The beat starts with the familiar sense and it seems as another a run off the mill punju pop item: Nothing really to write home about. But wait till it twists your eardrums and senses tighter than turban once its sets the pace: almost as we speak. I plan to see the movie just for this song... Even the promo is breathtaking- I still remember the days when promos were paper poster stuck awkwardly on kiosks for us to see when peeping our heads out of the school bus: The good ol' 80s. As for now all the best to my new obsession throbbing at the back of my head. This can be viewed on youtube on: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuhLadjQnHU

VIP The bag that Blew Past.

The bag did not even survive its maiden journey: Very neat & light but did not reach the flight!

Least it could have done was to pass the security check...Dubai was still way to go! It broke down at Indira Gandhi International Airport.

In a stroller the champion of the cause is the the moving contraption. The rest of the parafernalia renders the stroller as useful (or useless) as another suitcase. Consider poor me carring a stroller all througout.

V.V. & Sons Dubai: It boasts of bags and is the sole contact point for guarantee for VIP in Dubai.

Yeah, you got it right. They don't repair them-they dont have the parts: and will not replace-They don't have the moolah.

Eventually the electronic medium:Bingo Again! The website of the company doesnot open... Guys, Isn't this the 21st century. Huh

I wrote an email to one of the IDs got a couple of responses: Sindhi/Gujju guy : and the bugger mailed from some hotmail.com of sorts: but again a Lull. I am still waiting for the storm.

Tata AIG Complaint : The Death of a Company

This company is surely dying but this is what I still think about it; inspite of the fact that I have moved on: Yes, moving on surely was both sided: I cannot deny the fact that Nagpur of all places was not so romantic-professionally, I mean. That's what somebody in the company wanted, not the company- as you would know as you read on. Then there was me looking for a job for over a year and having found two was deciding/negotiating in my own way. But that I was not indispsable was also a fact: This was not teh claims department where the market knew me by name-It was good old agency: Retail that is.
This is what sense I made about my company and following are a set of resignations from around my time and later.

What I like about my work place
1. This company cares about its people. As a Tata Company once you are in: You are family.
2. Also, the philosophy of the company is that ordinary people can perform extraordinary tasks when empowered and trained. 3. Training was top priority with the minimum benchmark being 5 training days per employee per year. Each month a training calender was circulated pan India and any one could attend the host of trainings developed by HR. HR was open to tailor make trainings if required.
4. Another aspect was that every one was accessible. Even afetr I left I needed explanation about my dues: I mailed and was mailed back- same day.
5. After I left for the Gulf, my dues came in without coercion.
6. The attitude of the top management was open and I could mail my MD also. Everyone was on a first name basis as is regular in US based companies(This is not the case with most of the other insurers).
7. Very strong branding: Self Explanatory
8. The company wanted employees to grow along with. So many people got oppurtuniotes to move abroad within the company. 9. Very strong internatinal partner in AIG as the world's biggest financial services provider
10. Flexibility: I was given the oppurtunity for a complete lateral shift to an unrelated department even while I had differences of opinion with my immediate supervisor.
11. Care: When I was leaving, VP HR called me from Mumbai to ask how I was feeling. All good things come to an end, but you relise their importance when you leave. It is not out nof place to state here that the top management philosophy drives a company and is reflected at the grass root level

What I didn't like about my work place
1. Very slow decision making 2. Due to excessive mutual confidence, many people/departments took their positions for granted 3. Some wrong people in the right places were driving their own lobby 4. Not very responsive to teh changing market trends 5. Lack of flexibility as per policies and compliance issues---------- Forwarded message ----------From: "Kumar, Gulshan" To: Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:48:02 +0800Subject: Bye-bye
Dear All,

I have decided to move ahead in my career and tomorrow will be my last working day with Tata Aig. It's been a great journey of six years with the company where I have a very enrich learning experience and enjoyed every day of my life.

I take the opportunity to thanks all my seniors and colleagues for their support, guidance and cooperation extended to me. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Parvathi mam for her constant guidance and mentoring which helped me to become a better professional and a good human being.

The most important thing I found here are the great colleagues who are now my best friends. I am taking away beautiful memories with me which I will cherish forever.

Once again thanks and all the best in your professional as well as personal life.

Regards,
Gulshan kumar
9811060170

---------- Forwarded message ----------From: "S, Krishnakumar" To: Agencyindia Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:42:55 +0800Subject: Farewell
Friends,
Today happens to be my last day with Tata AIG and I take this opportunity to thank each one of you for all the support and co-operation extended.
I would like to stay in touch and am thus enclosing my details as given below:
Tel - 09833054308
Email - kris_kum2003@yahoo.co.in

Regards
Krishnakumar



---------- Forwarded message ----------From: "Khanna, Deepti" To: "zzzKhanna, Deepti" Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:20:47 +0800Subject: Au - Revoir!

As I pen down my final email from this email id which has been my corporate identity for almost 7 years......in my heart runs a mixed feeling of joy and sorrow. JOY comes in from loads of memories of all good times and things this company has offered to me and SORROWS since this exciting chapter of my life now comes to end and gives way to another one to be written!!

In this journey with Tata AIG, I came across one of the finest professionals, motivators and leaders. This combination and selection of people is far too difficult for any company to attain.

Today, when I look back to identify names of all those mentors, coach and friends in this company who helped me to grow as an individual as well as a professional, the list seems endless......So I would like to thank each and every member and even Channel Partners of Tata AIG FAMILY for giving me the best of learning's and exposure. I am really thankful to this organization for imbibing me with strong foundation of ethical and right practices at work and ability to Savoir- Faire this erudition for lifetime.

Plus I want to express my sincere gratitude to you for being SUPERB COLLEGUE !!
Now its time for me to sail away on a brand new journey .......You can always reach me at my email Deepti.khanna8@gmail.com . My mobile number remains same i.e. 98999-66060.
Wish you all the very best and have a Happy Career!!








Deepti Khanna---------- Forwarded message ----------From: "Arora, Vijay" To: Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:00:34 +0800Subject: adieu
Dear Friends,


It's with both regret and anticipation, that I say goodbye.
After serving four years I have realized how difficult it is to part ways with every one who have been more then just colleagues to me.

I would like to thank all my superiors for their advise and co-operation that has groomed me to be a better professional, more so a better human being. All my colleagues proved the point that only true friends stand by you in your bad times. I could always count on them in times of despair and glory.

Delhi Team (My First home)-
It has been a great experience working with the Delhi Agency Team. There were ups and downs while building the team block by block but at last we were the winners. It was a great feeling to be associated with all of you. I thank all of you for being a part of my life.
Harbi (My Mentor)-
I take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks and gratitude to Harbi for all the unconditional support I got from him without which, I would not have been able to develop myself as a better insurance professional and a better human being.
Krishnan and Neel (My Gurus)-
You both have added value not just in tons of iron but carrots of gold to me.
As I take on a new responsibility, I wish you a healthy & prosperous time ahead.
My personal mail id is vijayaarora@yahoo.com

I remain

Vijay ---------- Forwarded message ----------From: "Bhardwaj, Vikas (Agency)" To: Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:56:47 +0800Subject: Never Say GOODBYE !!
Dear All,
Today "FRIDAY THE THIRTEENTH" is my last day in the Organisation, where I spent one of the most exciting and wonderful chapters in my life.
I take the opportunity to thank each one of you for all the support, guidance and co operation extended during my two and a half year journey at TATA AIG.
I take with me a lot of learnings, great memories and Wonderful Friends.
I wish all the very best to all af you in your Personal and Professional life. I would love to stay in Touch with all of you, My Contact details are given hereunder.
Thanks, Regards and BYE for now,
Vikas Bhardwaj
Mob No: 9811509585 E-mail- vikasbhardwaj01@hotmail.com ---------- Forwarded message ----------From: "Sawant, Mahesh" To: "'mahesh.sawant_01@indiatimes.com'" Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:34:23 +0800Subject: Goodbye

Hi,
As you might be aware, today is my last day at Tata AIG.
It was a pleasure to be associated with you and I take this opportunity to thank you personally for all the help & support extended to me during my tenure.
I sign off hoping that I have contributed to this great company in my own little ways…
I would love to be in touch with you. Please do write to me on my personal email id or feel free to call me anytime.
I wish you and your families very best in life!

Email -mahesh.sawant_01@indiatimes.com

Mobile- 93-222-888-36

Thanks!
Best Regards,
Mahesh S.
---------- Forwarded message ----------From: "Ganesan, Vaidyanath" To: Agencyindia , "Ramani, Ramesh" , "Bhatia, Venkatesh" , "Taneja, Ritesh" , "Sen, Aritra" , "Aroon, Sujatha" , "Panicker, Amrita" , "Iyer, Ramakrishna" , "Kundu, Ashok" Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:31:29 +0800Subject: Farewell
Dear All

This column has endeavored over the past one year brought to you news updates disguised as campaign updates and vice versa. This column has followed Kimi Raikkonen’s F1 victory last year via the Chak De IPA campaign; the stock market boom via the IPO campaign and Man U’s double victory through the Bangkok Auto campaign. Its time for the columnist to turn over a new leaf/page and this time he falls short of words.

Friends, today happens to be my last day with TATA AIG and I thank all of you for support and feedback extended. Handling Giant Steps program has been a privilege for me and I wish to thank Harbi for the same; Ramesh for excellent inputs; Ritesh for an RPU perspective and City Agency Managers for prompt feedback. I would like to stay in touch and am thus enclosing my co-ordinates below.

E-mail – vaidyanath_ganesan@lycos.com
Ph – 9820475482

May we live in interesting times. Adieu.



Regards

Vaidyanath
---------- Forwarded message ----------From: "Kahlon, Harinderpal" To: "Gupta, Mridul" , "zzzAgarwal, Gaurav" , "Chaudhary, Pankaj" , "Mahajan, Somesh" , "Pal, Abhishek" , "Kumar, Ajeet" , "Kumar, Akshey(Delhi)" , "Bhutani, Aman" , "Thakur, Ambika" , "Chadha, Amit" , "Mahendru, Amit" , "Singh, Amit" , "Brahmbhatt, Anil" , "Pandita, Anita" , "Chatrath, Ankur" , "Arora, Ansh" , "Ganesh, Anuradha" , "Gautam, Ashima" , "Verma, Ashish(India)" , "Arora, Atul" , "Chandel, Bhupendra" , "Grover, Chandan" , "Majorwar, Chandan" , "Gaurishankar, Dalai" , "Bharij, Deepankar" , "Rawat, Deepika" , "zzzKhanna, Deepti" , "Sharma, Dharmesh" , "Dham, Dinesh" , "Kumar, Dinesh1" , "Nanda, Dipanker" , "Anand, Ditesh" , "zzzAgarwal, Gaurav" , "Kumar, Gulshan" , "zzzKahlon, Harinderpal" , "Singh, Hitendra" , "Tripathi, Jai" , "Dev, Kapil" , "Jain, Kavita" , "Sareen, Kranti" , "Sharma, Kuldeep" , "Raghavan, Lalitha" , "Jain, Lokesh" , "Bansod, Madhuri" , "Chaudhary, Mahipal" , "Bachher, Mandeep (Delhi)" , "Gupta, Manish" , "Pandey, Manish(Gurgaon)" , "Kaushik, Manu" , "Sodhi, Manveer" , "Wasi, Mohd Azhar" , "Malhotra, Mohit" , "Sharma, Mohit1" , "Sinha, Moitree" , "Gupta, Mridul" , "Bhargava, Nalin" , "Thakur, Navdeep" , "Chhikara, Naveen" , "Tyagi, Neeraj" , "Garg, Neha" , "Batra, Nidhy" , "Malhotra, Nishant (A&H)" , "Sasidharan, Nishant" , "Shukla, Nishant" , "Malik, Nitin" , "Chaudhary, Pankaj" , "Rai, Pankaj" , "Verma, Pankaj" , "Singh, Parvathi" , "Dayal, Pranav" , "Kumaraswamy, Prasanna" , "Mulasi, Prashant" , "Sahni, Puneet" , "Arora, Rachit" , "Verma, Rachna" , "Sharma, Rahul" , "Jha, Rajeev" , "Konar, Rakhi" , "Imam, Rana" , "Chowdhury, Rashmi" , "Saini, Ravinder" , "Gupta, Ritesh" , "Chugh, Rohit" , "Kathuria, Rohit" , "Walia, Rohit" , "zzzSingh, Rupendra" , "zzzKapoor, Sachin" , "Bhagat, Sanjay" , "Saxena, Sanjay" , "Bharadwaj, Sanjeev" , "Pandey, Satyendra" , "Chawla, Seema (Delhi)" , "Vashisht, Seema" , "Ali, Shahid" , "Wanchoo, Shivkumar" , "Krishan, Shri" , "Virmani, Shweta" , "Anand, Siddhartha" , "Ratnakar, Smriti" , "Mahajan, Somesh" , "Jha, Subhashchand" , "Jha, Sudhir" , "Sharma, Sugandha" , "Sabharwal, Sumit" , "Tandon, Surabhi" , "Suri, Surekha" , "Alagh, Tarun" , "Garg, Tarun" , "Mukherjee, Udayan" , "Adityakumar, V" , "Bhardwaj, Vaibhav" , "Kaushik, Vidula" , "Ahuja, Vijay" , "Bagai, Vikas" , "zzzBhardwaj, Vikas (Agency)" , "Kumar, Vikas" , "Bist, Vikramsingh" , "Joshi, Vinay" , "Kumar, Vipan" , "zzzMathur, Vishal" , "Sharma, Yatharth" Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 17:25:26 +0800Subject: Bid adieu
At the close of office hours today, I put down my pen marking an end of my two and half year tenure with Tata AIG. I have decided to move on and pursue my career elsewhere

Today is my last day at TATA-AIG. I've so enjoyed working with such a tight-knit, devoted group and am so pleased to have had the opportunity to be a part of such a group. The time that I have spent at TATA-AIG has given me lot of opportunities, challenges, joys, learning, good friends and fond memories that I will always cherish.
I'd like to thank you all for the support, guidance and encouragement that you have provided me during my time at TATA-AIG. I've always been impressed with the way that all of you have supported me, without which I would not have reached where I am today.
Even though I will miss my colleagues and the company, I am looking forward to a new challenge and to starting a new phase of life.As I move towards a new phase of my life, the good ol' times of my stay here will remain etched in my memory forever.
My Phone no remains the same 9899999244 & e-mail ID is Harinderpal.kahlon@gmail.com
Regards
Harinderpal Kahlon
Property Insurance
TATA AIG Gen Ins Co Ltd
Lotus Tower NFC, N.Delhi-25
+91-9899999244
---------- Forwarded message ----------From: "Singh, Rupendra" To: "Bhardwaj, Neelmani" , "Ramani, Ramesh" , "Bhutani, Harbinder" Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2008 21:40:55 +0800Subject: Its time to say GOODBYE- R.P.Singh
Dear All,

Its time to say goodbye.

My brief association with TATA-AIG has given me privilege to share knowledge and experience with all across.

My sincere thanks to Neelmani, Ramesh & Harbi for supporting me all thru.

I also thank Vikas Kumar and Mandeep for timely guidance and supports as and when required.

I extend thanks to Somesh & his team, Vikas & his team, Vinay & his team, Rohit & his team, Pankaj & his team, Deepti, Rachna, Moitree, Sugandha & her team and Sushma Mathew for supports given time to time.

Please accept my best wishes for each one of you for a successful career ahead.

Although my contact details will remain in your inbox only but still I am taking this privilege by leaving my contact details for you all as under:

E-mail- rupendra.singh@rediffmail.com
Ph. 09313899191

My thanks to Branch heads also.

Thanks again to all of you.

Regards,

Rupendra Pratap Singh
Manager-Agency Operations-Education Segment
TATA AIG General Insurance Company Ltd.
Ph.011-66563689(O), 9999882869, 9313899191

Kamlayan Da Tabbar

In Punjabi Kamlayan Da Tabbar means a family of mad people!
Kamla: mad
Tabbar: khaandaan/kinship/family
It's a joke in the family.In fact our whole family is called that. The story goes back to my great granny (mother of my paternal grandmother). She died at the ripe age of 96 and was a permanent fixture at our home.
Being born in pre-independence Pakistan and having come to Delhi after living her life in the village she was quite a handful. She was widowed at a nascent age and so she lived her life with her only child: a daughter-my granny.
Watching the customs of Modern Delhi in the eighties/nineties she was shocked: or maybe that would be an understatement- She used to say to us(in colloquial Punjabi of course) "You all are mad. Put a placard out side your house with Kamlayan Da Tabbar printed on it."
I guess we took the curse as a blessing.

Dadynamics Relationship: Father

Hi Everyone,
I am Evann(Mum tells me it means: God is Gracious). I am using my father's blog as I am only a few days' old. I am told though, that kids have their own web page nowadays! I was very comfortable in the last nine months but this world seems funny: For one that I am not the only one here and for the other that everyone who comes to see me bends over to make funny faces and odd noises. For those of you who thrive on statistics, I weigh 3.58kg and am 59cm long. Evann

Weekend Getaways form Delhi in the summertime (not Shaggy)

Whether the weather in Delhi now should warrant you go to the hills is your call. But for me vacations are only towards the sight of mountains. This cuts off Rajasthan and MP/UP etc. So here are some options my dear:


1. Kasauli: is a well known hill station and fiercely well maintained by the Cantonment. I hear they are are proud of their little haven. Higher than Shimla: Drive down in 4 hours(i.e. if you have a fast car and cover the "up to Chandigarh" stretch b4 the traffic snarls up). Btw, you can reach there in time for brunch if you start early. The Paltan Bazaar is something you would have had fathomed to see in a set of a bollywood movie. Quaint in its own right and yet very handy and economical. It does give the place an international feeling while rubbing shoulders with our roots at the same time. But to be in Kasauli and not walk(Paint) the town Red would be insulting to the town and self. The winding roads and views are self explanatory. In short, it is near to Delhi, the climate is amas(z)ing and its clean.

2. Shimla: is still beautiful provided its not the peak season: Some people say she is like a nubile damsel raped over the years. I feel such a lady would still be charming.
It is the capital of the state, is steeped in history and has character and above all. Finding a stay there though, can be both a pain and a delight. The accommodation by the government is self deprecating and good private properties may burn your pocket(not just a hole!). This is the one place during all my travels where I saw people clinging to the outside of your taxi pleading to come with them to see a hotel room !!! That's Shimla for the uninitiated.
A fine balance of facility, proximity, convenience and snob value is possible if you have first hand experience. Otherwise, the mall, the viceregal lodge, the parks and the temples are a treat.

Tip: Shimla has a couple of places close to it, which are as good if not better if you have transport.


3. Morni Hills: The only hill station the Jat land boasts of. Just off Panchkula, across the Ghaggar which is supposed to be the Saraswati River of the yesterages (Remember? Ganga, Jamuna, Sarawati...). But that is if you are looking for solace and don't want to get disturbed and enjoy another honeymoon.
The first thing that hits you as you reach there is the silence- I mean not even a whisper and you can wear the tranquility in your ears even after your comeback to the Delhi madhouse.
There are a couple of lakes nearby and long walks to keep you company. I'd love to make it again with friends for a memorabilia.

4. Barog: is a small town halfway on the Kalka-Shimla highway:Quaint and non-descript. Good hotels have now come up making it an ideal base to cover the entire region. The views are excellent and a small town feel will not let you down.
There is an old story about an engineer losing his marbles over a tunnel that would have been the longest in the world (had it come through): The suicide and naming of the town after him. But that apart there is little history to the land. Highly recommended is the train journey winding all the way up to Shimla at its own leisurely pace. It will make you forget everything on agenda and give you reason to return.
Nota Bene: Don't miss the Barog Station on the way- Its the most colourful of the entire journey.

gr8 feeling

Ah........

The sweet smell of success. I remember not very far off the whole nation was thriving only on Feel Good: God bless Narasimha Rao

Any way for me now: I want to better than him atleast.

There is a complete wishlist and even though I thought I had achieved something the accomplishment sees dwarfed now by the sense of so much oppurtunity

People are soaring and actually the sky is the limit: Not Anymore

Lets see how things work out.

Spell Check: The Scavangers

Hi

Thanks a tonne(we follow the metric system here)for your en devour the other day.

My peace of mind is still pivoted on a few factors as below:

1. The stuff in the Pooja Room that Dad has packed: I would feel much better if it is properly stuffed in the new house.

2. Blast the watches if he can find them... I will tell him to deliver to you

3. The other stuff in the new house: 2VT's dry cleaned Sarees which were rudely wrapped in old bedsheets, Our bedding etc., my Suits(O Gaud!) which might get crumpled etc. and all other unpacked objects(Burp!)

If these could be stacked away properly and not be eaten by moths and other objects of biological (entomological actually) interests, it would do wonders to my insomnia.

OK Ree lax would ya! I don't need you to do the above... Just remind Dad of the above with as much detailing if not more.

I hope I am not being too demanding, but my heart bleeds for material possesions, you know.

Love

I Have Arrived !

Hiiiii!!!!!

Its finally hit me- and I am pretty excited. I guess for a sucker like me its quite something.

Anyway I went for my compulsory medical test and read a lot of policies specific to the Gulf after interacting with my Pa(c)kistani Man(a)ger. Its a small office and the the staff is very friendly and accommodating(Fart!). I'm kinda liking it but its too early to say...or swoon.

Come to think of it, Lasagna and Meat Balls for lunch provided by the company is not such a bad deal after all.

Now the serious stuff:

1. There is a packed attache' case about 8 kg with Dad. you have to Fedex it-Now

2. Dad will also give you two small boxes which contain our watches which we forgot. Remember... "The Man Who Hated Time" from Section 9C? Accommodate them within the above: I know that you are pretty good at accomodating your time.

3. The most difficult part: In the Puja room we threw off most of the excess baggage (maybe about 5 kg).

Can you tell me how I can make Dad :

a)collect it from the floor

b)pack the same into the two bags lying nearby

c)and stack it in the new house???

Life is beautiful I feel if you start letting go...Yeah its difficult but possible.