The Khambattas say Bye and Hi to Mumbai

The gang has kinda known that Mark and Susan and family would be leaving for Mumbai for some time now , but every one pretended that it was really far away in the distance!

But time has its way of creeping up on you and there it was, our last chance to say Bye

But Mark and Susan have always been amazing people, accepting life with enthusiasm and energy, patience and joy! and taking change in their stride! So it was that their farewell party was a fun afternoon filled with friends, food and amazingly enough TAMBOLA!!! ( or Lotto/Housie as it is known on some planets!)

Everyone made the time to get together and gathered at out place on a lazy afternoon, the chief guests in the midst of their packing and last minute arrangments also hauled themselves all the way from Alabang!

The cake indicated that their bags were packed and they were leaving on a jet plane very soon ( though hopefully not Air india- apologies to those who belong to the air india fan club!!)

All those years of training in Mahim paid off, as Mark Hosted Housie Mumbai style- with the full complement of JALDI FIVE, Two fat ladies (the number 88 and no one in particular, lest you think us rude!) and even Four Corners!

Some interesting prizes ( secret of course and donated by people whose identity shall remain secret!) were won by the lucky winners

Innovation was the name of the game as there was even a couples four corners option!

There were winners, losers and some who still had several numbers unmarked even at the end, Mathemagic did you say?

It looked like we never left the housie sessions at the club and people joined in with full Gusto!

But the afternoon came to an end , with a big thank you from Mark to all those who had come, knowing everyone was really special he said.

Mark and Susan we are sad to see you go, and we wish you guys, Venetia, Uriah and Anoushka all the best for your time in Mumbai, you will always be in our thoughts and prayers!!