Operation Legacy - The SCCC Veterans Rendezvous

A fledgling but fast going group of Santa Clara Cricket Club Veterans got together yesterday at the Tied House in Mountain View throwing caution to the winds and guzzling eye-brow raising amounts of beer, bringing back memories of the early to mid 90s when Tony & Alba's, Duke of Edinborough and other joints suffered from acute beer shortage until Krish-bhai flew to Germany for re-fills and fresh supplies.


The SCCC veteran's coterie included Kiran, Bharat, Prasad, Babu, TR and Pran. Krish and Radha were unable to attend as was Pradeep. It was an extremely warm day, so warm that Bharat-bhai lost his way (very much like old times) and made it to the 5 pm meeting shortly after 6.00 pm. TR braved a meeting with his boss at 5.30 pm and arrived shortly before the end of happy hour. So happy were the rest of the veterans assembled there that they promptly ordered another beer to welcome TR and kiss a painful goodbye to the Happy Hour.


Beer & Apps flowed as the veterans reminisced about old times and simultaneously hatched a plan to form a stealth team to challenge the best of current SCCC-ites. However, there was a clear dilemma -- should we stake out our ageing muscles and challenge the best of SCCC or "take it easy" and butt heads against the socials. This issue is still open to debate and will be finalized after subsequent discussions within the impromptu veterans governing council. The current target date is around 10, July subject to availability and fitnesss of the veterans, the oppenents, the grounds etc. The war cry on both sides is clear, "Bring them on!"


As for the news update and other highlights---

Bombay is now based in Bangalore. If India can shine, Naidu can be logged out, Govinda and Jayprada can win, sure Bombay can be in Bangalore. The veterans are hoping they can organize a get together when he is here next and absorb some his limitless energy.

Bharath-bhai is with a startup in San Bruno. Babu is gearing up to re-join the work force (stay tuned for a more formal announcement regarding this). TR and Prasad are in the semiconductor business as they have been historically. Your truly still has his start-up gig going. Kiran, formerly with Andiamo Networks is now with Cisco. Someone asked if Andiamo Networks got its name from Andy Bechtolsheim :-)

Prasad-bhai said he used to walk four times a day (before the kids came along) and promptly corrected himself to say he used to walk four times a week!


There were a couple of humorous moments before Kiran and Bhrath-bhai arrived. The veterans who had assembled were anxiously looking at everyone who entered the Tied House to confirm if they were part of the veteran's coterie. One turned out to be a woman and another an elderly gentleman in his 50s. These mistaken identities were put to bed the moment Kiron strolled out displaying supreme fitness as he grabbed the first pint with the ease of a sharp catch at square leg.


Prasad-bhai was the first wicket to fall after barely managing a pint, while Babu who survived several close calls on his cell phone until he said "I am on my way!" to the approving nod of the other SCCC veterans, who seem to imply, "Been there, done it!". TR was open to a carrying his bat into the night given his temporary bachelorhood, but unfortunately he was soon running out of partners, barring an MT correspondent who offered him a polite stroll to the parking lot.


On popular demand, Morgan Times might have some re-runs in the run up to the battle of "The Men vs. The Boys" provided the archives are still available. Stay tuned...


p.s: If you are a SCCC veteran and would like re-join the fast growing circuit please contact a veteran nearest you or simply respond on this blog and you'll be notified of the next rendezvous.