I met two great personalities of IL

Hi All,

I came down to India for a short leave. I had the opportunity to meet some of the elite ILites…. First, I met Shanvy… (Though she is not in the elite list I just clubbed her also, as I have one more day to go)… being my wife she had no other go than to receive me… hahahaha…. Just for Fun…. Enjoy… Life is to enjoy…..

Since I have only a few days we barged into Chitvish and Cheeniyas… First we went to Chitvish res in the evening… She had to postpone her programme of going out, as we just gave a call before leaving… Though she had posted various photo’s of the IL meets etc… My Imagination of Chitvish is something different, as she talks of vedantha and all… She defied all my imaginations… I always thought her as very spiritual and we have to keep our distance and talk very diplomatically…. Pattum padamalum…. Etc… But on the contrary she was very warm and receptive… Very friendly and down to earth… We could talk openly and freely… We could freely talk with her… We also had the opportunity to meet Mr.Viswanthan (Mr.Chitvish)… The silent pillar… Very nice to meet him….

We then went to Cheeniyas res… Though we didn’t call them and inform that we are coming at a particular time and we barged in our own usual style… they received us at the entrance itself... Both Mr.& Mrs. Cheeniya were very receptive and very friendly… Alas, Again my imagination of cheeniya, a lean personality with typical oldage has gone for a six…. Today is a day where all my imagination has been shattered by pleasant surprises… The warmness which we received is something great… Mr. Cheeniya has recovered a lot from his health issues… We can feel the undercurrent of the tough times they have gone through during that period… It was heartwarming to see him talking with full of bubble and cheerfulness, inspite of his touch and go encounter… I have never met such a great person with full of cheerfulness… There are few people with whom you keep talking for 15-20 mins you forget all your problems and you feel happy…. Cheeniya is one of them…. Now I can understand the reasons behind all the humor in his post… there is nothing special… he is being true himself…and all his experiences and observations speak to us through his post. Mrs. Cheeniya is so nice. example of a silent pillar-the rock.

Though we wanted to spend some more time at both the places, since we were running short of time …also did not want them to feel them that in IL these two keep troubling us…. Now they have come home also to do the same….

Hi all,

Now it is my turn. Actually veda had given a call to mr.sri, the day he dropped in Chennai, but mrs.sri said that he was little down. We were both worried. Gave a call in the evening, and were told he was sleeping. We did not want to disturb them. So we just thought we will rest it for few days and give a call on Monday. But the surprise was on us. It so happened that Sri wanted to give a call, and had been trying to get our number. So he had called all the received calls on that day…asking for a veda… (really we are honoured for the affection). He told us that he was feeling better. We told him we will try to meet him in the evening or on Monday morning.

Then veda called chitramam, and told her we would like to drop in for a few minutes. She was actually going somewhere with her family..but we still barged in…(thanks chithramam for actually accommodating us)

We dropped in at chitramam’s flat. The entrance with two bowls of flowers..admiration starts there…and mr.vish opened the door. A warm welcome. She is as she came across to me on the site. Effervescent and bubbly full of life. A lesson to learn??? We really enjoyed talking to her. Her joy for sharing what she knows and has learnt is to be appreciated. Veda really enjoyed all the sweets.. and mam he was really saying you restrain from eating only to show that I gorge on ….I used to always think yes I can ask chitmam, if I have any doubts/problems (since mom/mil are no more). This meeting has given me the strong “YES” she is there as the motherly figure for who want to seek her.
Three cheers to her…..Mam your pillaiyar is now going to Muscat with veda..
We left with the satisfaction of spending some time with a very dear one..and with the want of spending more time…. Hope we did not bore/eat up your time??

The next visit was to sri. (cheeniya..even before meeting him I was more comfortable addressing him sri…though I am younger …it is kind of rapport..)
My first glimpse of mrs.sri was from the window..we were actually asking the guard sri’s address. And there I see this sweet lady peeping out of the window and I thought she is mrs.sri. and she confirmed asking us veda? The moment we step out of the lift , both of them were there waiting to receive us…to see him standing at the door with his wife was really a moment we cherish.

Sri came across as the same humorous and experience person to whom I relate to his posts. Mrs.Sri, the silent member of our forum. She knows most of the happenings in il. (mam, veda wanted to eat the maa ladoos..but somehow missed out…said your sundal was too good)
Seeing them both, you can see the companionship, understanding radiating. The love for their family is very vibrant both in their talk and at home. For all the MIL talks that are happening here, you have to see the love and affection with which mrs.sri talks about her mil and ofcourse sri’s love for his mother. We missed meeting a great person sri’s mother.

I could go on and on about both of them. But want to cut it short here.

Two different personalities both sri & chitramam, the common thing is their zest for life, joy of sharing their experiences. And both have counterparts who are proud and supportive to the fullest.

How could i forget thanking malathy and jey for giving us this opportunity through il....

I hope we have come across as the same people who interact with you.

Thank you dear Veda & shanvy for the kind gestures sharing your experiances of meeting our legends Chitra mam & her husband Viswantan sir and also Mrs. & Mr. Sri sir....

Glad to see that our sri sir is recovered fully and hope to see many more musings from his desk to relish.

Our chitramam is an extradinary person of exemplery skills and hope some time when i do visit chennai to meet the elites of IL too...

Longing to see Sri sir and smt.Chitra viswanathan couples...

subbu

Dear Shanti & Veda,
It is not anymore Shanvy & Vysan ! We are done with formalities, after meeting in person !
You are the second I L Couple, I meet, next to V R & Indhusri.
You both came across as very warm, affectionate and friendly couple. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting you both & time just flew past.
Tell me, is there any topic (in IL) that we did'nt touch & go ?
Veda, if you had looked forward to a spiritual looking person with rudraksham etc, you must have got a real shock. I am as "house wifely" & "mami-like" as any Mylapore senior citizen is - nothing more, nothing less !
I admired most in you, your concern for the elders in our families & society at large. That awareness is sadly lacking for many.
Veda's father is really blessed.
Shanti, you are as bubbly as your posts reveal & I liked your effervescence.
The bonding that I L creates in connecting strangers, is felt by me, everytime I L ites visit me. It is as though we just continue from where we stopped.
Though on a short visit, that you both found time, showed interest & did visit me & Sri, only proves, IL does connect people, irrespective of age.
Veda & Shanti, for the next visit , please come for lunch or dinner. For all the love you showed me, you cannot go unpunished !
Love,
Chithra.

Dear friends,
Now that Shanti & Veda have won the best post award for september, you must be all curious to see them.
They are very much in love with each other, as their post declares !
Being a "much married" woman, I could sense that. It was my pleasure to meet them, as well.
Pray Goddess Meenakshi blesses them with very good health, peace of mind, happiness & prosperity.
Please find the photo of the "love-couple" posted below for your viewing peasure.

Wow, another ILiite meet, though a very informal one.
Veda and Shanthi, it was so nice of you people to meet both Cheeniya sir and Chithra, even in the tight schedule. Yes, Chithra defies all imagination, she makes you feel that you have known her for ever. I am yet to meet Cheeniya sir, but Mrs.Indira is a very silent observer and achiever. Chithra was saying that she was getting even new recipes from her. And she looks so very young.
And do try to plan well next time so that many of us can meet you people.And do pay me a visit too, I shall be very happy to receive you.
Chithra, you are amazing, I do not know what else to say. You have made your home another haven for us ILiite. We cannot thank you enough for that and also for the love you spread.

Originally Posted by Varloo

Wow, another ILiite meet, though a very informal one.
Veda and Shanthi, it was so nice of you people to meet both Cheeniya sir and Chithra, even in the tight schedule. Yes, Chithra defies all imagination, she makes you feel that you have known her for ever. I am yet to meet Cheeniya sir, but Mrs.Indira is a very silent observer and achiever. Chithra was saying that she was getting even new recipes from her. And she looks so very young.
And do try to plan well next time so that many of us can meet you people.And do pay me a visit too, I shall be very happy to receive you.
Chithra, you are amazing, I do not know what else to say. You have made your home another haven for us ILiite. We cannot thank you enough for that and also for the love you spread.

Hi Varloo,

Thanks for the invitation... Dont be surprised if we barge in during my next visit to India...

All of them are so loving and warm... I am already planning for my next visit...

Veda & Shanthi

Dear Vysan and Shanvy,

My compliments to both of you. Both are looking great and justifying the title of 'made for each other', 'adarsh couple'. Your account of meeting ChitVish and Cheeniya has evoked lot of interest in me and when next I may visit India , meeting these two jambhavans of IL is going to be one of my definite itenaries. Wish you all the best.

Regards,

TDU

Originally Posted by Chitvish

Dear Shanti & Veda,
It is not anymore Shanvy & Vysan ! We are done with formalities, after meeting in person !
You are the second I L Couple, I meet, next to V R & Indhusri.
You both came across as very warm, affectionate and friendly couple. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting you both & time just flew past.
Tell me, is there any topic (in IL) that we did'nt touch & go ?
Veda, if you had looked forward to a spiritual looking person with rudraksham etc, you must have got a real shock. I am as "house wifely" & "mami-like" as any Mylapore senior citizen is - nothing more, nothing less !
I admired most in you, your concern for the elders in our families & society at large. That awareness is sadly lacking for many.
Veda's father is really blessed.
Shanti, you are as bubbly as your posts reveal & I liked your effervescence.
The bonding that I L creates in connecting strangers, is felt by me, everytime I L ites visit me. It is as though we just continue from where we stopped.
Though on a short visit, that you both found time, showed interest & did visit me & Sri, only proves, IL does connect people, irrespective of age.
Veda & Shanti, for the next visit , please come for lunch or dinner. For all the love you showed me, you cannot go unpunished !
Love,
Chithra.

Dear Chitvish,

Tobe very frank and honest with you, that was my original image of you... I dont have any doubts, you are typical Mylapore next-door-mami with whom we can take all liberties and talk on various subjects... I can vouch for it... Please dont take me on the wrong... It was meant as a compliment...

Thanks for the Invitation for lunch/dinner... I thought I can have both... Since you have put in "or" inbetween, I will leave it to your choice... But I will fix up the date & time 2 days early, so that I can keep fasting to enjoy the punishment...

Thanks for your time and glowing writeup...

Veda

Hello Shanvy & Vysan,

It's a pleasure to see your faces behind those lovable posts you both have posted in IL. Moreover, your finest posts increased the curiosity to see you both!

It was nice to read about your informal all of a sudden meet-up with Chitvish and Cheeniya. Thank you for posting about it here.

Malathy