August 16, 2008 by Soma.

Jhansi Rani Lakshmi Bhai

Indian Freedom Fighter

Speech by VTS on Saturday, August 16, 2008

RA Gray Building, 500 S Bronough Street

Tallahassee, FL 32399

VTS gave a speech about Jhansi Rani Lakshmi Bhai, who as a queen of Jhansi,  a Maratha kingdom in northern India participated in the First War of Indian Independence. He emphasized the fact that not all Indian Freedom Fighters were men. He spoke about her early child hood, her courage in standing up to the British Raj and her bravery in the battles of Jhansi, Tapli, and Gwalior

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July 19, 2008 by Soma.

Batman Movie

Saturday, July 19, 2008 1 PM

AMC Tallahassee

VtS and I went to see the new Batman, the Dark Knight movie at the AMC theaters in Tallahassee, FL, USA. We had bought the ticket two weeks ago and the movie opened two days ago at midnight.

The movie was long 2 1/2 hours and it was okay. But VtS enjoyed it.

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July 7, 2008 by Soma.

Saturday-at-the-Sea Summer Camp

Monday-Friday, July 7, 2008

Tallahassee, FL 32306

Today was the first day of the Saturday-at-the-Sea (SATS) Summer Camp for VTS. There were 12 other people who went to the camp. The camp is for a whole week and will end with a presentation to public about the camper’s project. Each project will have three or four people in it.

The day started out with some rain but VTS says the rest of the day went very well indeed. They all are looking for the rest of the days at the camp.

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July 1, 2008 by Soma.

Replace the back door

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Tallahassee, FL, USA

We went ahead and replaced the back door since part of it had rotten over the years and we were worried about frogs and beetles living the crack. We also added a screen door. All the work was done through Home Depot Door replacement service. We paid them and two contract workers came and completed the job over one afternoon. They have done a good job!

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June 15, 2008 by Soma.

2008 Father’s Day Dinner

Morelia Mexican Dining
Sunday, June 15, 2008 6:30 PM

Tallahassee, FL

VTS treated me for a mexian food at Morelia Mexican Dining today evening. He earned the money by working. We had good food at the restaurant and it was quite and quick. We were back home with in 90 minutes since the time we left.

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June 8, 2008 by Soma.

Financial Planning Seminar

Sunday, June 8, 2008 , 1:00 PM

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May 28, 2008 by Soma.

Backyard with out fencing

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Tallahassee, Florida

Our backyard was open until today. But soon we will erect a fence to guard the backside. There was too much noise and light pollution from the road leading to our backyard. So soon this area will be covered with a 6 feet tall privacy wood fence.

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May 20, 2008 by Soma.

Year End Concert

Middle School  (7th and 8th Grades)

Tuesday, May 20, 2008 6:00 - 6:30 PM

Today we had the year end concert for the middle school. VTS played in three of the four pieces. He played two different xylophones (soparano and alto, see above). He played the following songs:

1) Unk, Unk, and Unk

2) Tom Tom the Piper’s son

3) My little pony

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April 26, 2008 by Soma.

Sarvathri Tamil New Year Program

Saturday, April 26, 2008
Tallahassee, FL 32310

We celebrated Sarvathari Tamil New Year as Chithirai Sirappu Vizah (Chithirai Special Function). About 70 adults and children from Tamil families attended the cultural program and the potluck dinner that followed it.

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March 29, 2008 by Soma.

Parade Participation, Saturday, March 29, 2008

10:30 - 11:30 AM, Downtown Tallahassee, FL

VTS and I participated in the 4oth Springtime Tallahassee Festivities under the Asian Coalition of Tallahassee (ACT) banner and walked the 1 and 1/2 mile parade. About 12 Indian Americans walked along side people from China, TaPhillipines, Philippines, and Thailand.

Our full group consisted of about 80 people from all the countries of Asian Coalition. Then there were three dragons (two from Chinese Martial Arts Group) and one from Taiwan (student Dragon).

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