tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post2755761954484953460..comments2024-03-22T09:18:46.934+05:30Comments on Windy Skies: The Coconut VendorAnil Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02422187314611747278noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-34339562164429347942007-09-02T12:06:00.000+05:302007-09-02T12:06:00.000+05:30Jitesh: Maybe 'sentiment' would be more appropriat...Jitesh: Maybe 'sentiment' would be more appropriate than 'extremism' :)<BR/><BR/>Globalization thrives on free flow, true, but personally I would rather prefer the decor unique to a place than have the same 'taste' and 'look and feel' that franchises enforce across geographical territory. <BR/><BR/>And why keep up with the rest of the world in everything when your own pace might be far more Anil Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02422187314611747278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-7360329968062834052007-08-30T16:35:00.000+05:302007-08-30T16:35:00.000+05:30why don't we have a pic this time :)why don't we have a pic this time :)delhidreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04613041484425960760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-53060835171944570152007-08-30T04:50:00.000+05:302007-08-30T04:50:00.000+05:30I happened to come across your blog and may I say ...I happened to come across your blog and may I say you write beautifully! <BR/><BR/>You leave us wanting for a picture or two from palghat..I mean palakkad! :)<BR/><BR/>Posted this lovely article at <A HREF="http://www.charchaa.com/windy_skies_the_coconut_vendor" REL="nofollow">Charchaa</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-62454888000763425452007-08-29T00:17:00.000+05:302007-08-29T00:17:00.000+05:30My sister still has fond memories of fresh coconut...My sister still has fond memories of fresh coconut while they traveled through India.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-42569362137984452462007-08-25T19:17:00.000+05:302007-08-25T19:17:00.000+05:30i understand backpakkar i think, as nuance, discer...i understand backpakkar i think, as nuance, discernment, and individuality (everything that your writing is)can be lost in stereotypes whatever "truth" lay behind them.mark dragohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00783097996576737278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-33393355163338176722007-08-24T12:42:00.000+05:302007-08-24T12:42:00.000+05:30What prashanth m says is exactly what came to my m...What prashanth m says is exactly what came to my mind after I read this post. This post needs a photo of Krishnadas :)Kusum Rohrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03104134916421911604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-4613326159747654552007-08-23T16:31:00.000+05:302007-08-23T16:31:00.000+05:30I badly need tender coconut now, after reading thi...I badly need tender coconut now, after reading this wonderful post :P<BR/><BR/>Just on thing missing here - a photo of Krishnadas :)Prashanth Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15960286002986280691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-12507109116193591752007-08-19T23:50:00.000+05:302007-08-19T23:50:00.000+05:30Repetition builds reputation :)Repetition builds reputation :)Lakshmihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10131764134144215720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-43414957967746870652007-08-19T22:11:00.000+05:302007-08-19T22:11:00.000+05:30Backpaker: A recurring pattern becomes a cliche be...Backpaker: A recurring pattern becomes a cliche before long, and a repeating cliche turns into a stereotype. In turing into a stereotype, at least in this case, it merely reinforces the fact not merely a belief. <BR/><BR/>Jolvin Rodrigues: Thank you.<BR/><BR/>Hari Nair: A few years ago on a trip to Kerela a farmer told me of how disease was ruining Kerela's coconut palms, and he pointed out to Anil Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02422187314611747278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-26396735134751361752007-08-19T18:15:00.000+05:302007-08-19T18:15:00.000+05:30I haven't had coconut milk since I was a teenager....I haven't had coconut milk since I was a teenager. You make me want some - badly!kenjuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07342414519714356343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-58989763153989400532007-08-19T04:27:00.000+05:302007-08-19T04:27:00.000+05:30"End of India as we know and love" - Isn't that a ..."End of India as we know and love" - Isn't that a bit extremist? :)<BR/><BR/>Globalization works on free flow of goods and labor and so it will always drive out less efficient business models. A supermarket may seem less charming but overall is much more beneficial for consumers at all levels. It's a price you have to pay to keep pace with the rest of the world - right?<BR/><BR/>Here in the US Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-76176342213348459262007-08-18T17:16:00.000+05:302007-08-18T17:16:00.000+05:30I was born in the land that invented coconuts :). ...I was born in the land that invented coconuts :). And, will you believe it, we have given up on it, back there. Every time I go to Kerala I try to get a fizzy, bubbly 'elaneer' and more of often than not I am disappointed. Progress. sigh..<BR/><BR/>But then, look at the flip side; you can get Maggi noodles everywhere, if that helps..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-52299307863713975692007-08-18T03:19:00.000+05:302007-08-18T03:19:00.000+05:30You have a wonderful talent to visually depict eve...You have a wonderful talent to visually depict even a momentary thing like drinking nariyal paani...beautiful...I guess I'll pay more attention next time and sharpen my writing skills :)Jolvin Rodrigueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13452355576806127268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-24048555980295591652007-08-17T10:55:00.000+05:302007-08-17T10:55:00.000+05:30I meant are you trying to be safe or sound sacasti...I meant are you trying to be safe or sound sacastic - just kidding as its often a stereotype that ive heard all the timeLakshmihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10131764134144215720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-12021395226377336912007-08-17T10:23:00.000+05:302007-08-17T10:23:00.000+05:30Cuckoo: Thank you. If I were to return and take hi...Cuckoo: Thank you. If I were to return and take his picture then I would put it up fo sure. Everyday moments make the day linger, don't they? :)<BR/><BR/>Backpakker: I'm not sure I understood.<BR/><BR/>Shantanu: That's precisely the apprehension I have, that the neighbourhood stalls and shops will make way for US-style Supermarkets. It will mean the end of India as we know and so love.<BR/><BR/>Anil Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02422187314611747278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-23676443586170249182007-08-16T19:48:00.000+05:302007-08-16T19:48:00.000+05:30I wonder how long these scenes that we associate w...I wonder how long these scenes that we associate with India will last. One of the sights that I love in India is that of the fruit and vegetable stalls. But with the retail boom, I am not sure if all we will have some time later are the US-style supermarkets.Shantanuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10775725512802702601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-28329168412897740822007-08-16T18:42:00.000+05:302007-08-16T18:42:00.000+05:30you are either being safe than sarcasticyou are either being safe than sarcasticLakshmihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10131764134144215720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-86192426714170271282007-08-16T08:52:00.000+05:302007-08-16T08:52:00.000+05:30Ohh one small moment of our life and it became a p...Ohh one small moment of our life and it became a post on your blog to linger on for a long time. :) As I have earlier mentioned, you write very well.<BR/><BR/>SEEPZ is a familiar place to me and I could see that Krishnadas's face. <BR/>Like Anish, I also thought you'd post a picture of him.<BR/><BR/>Thanks again for visiting my blog.<BR/>If you've forgotten, I have two of them.<BR/><BR/>http://Cuckoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09593822080382578122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-24104303405299466672007-08-15T11:10:00.000+05:302007-08-15T11:10:00.000+05:30Bluemountainmama: Thank you. Anish: Nothing like N...Bluemountainmama: Thank you. <BR/><BR/>Anish: Nothing like Nariyal pani, indeed. I remember reading graffiti in a local train once exhorting passengers to switch from Pepsi to Nariyal Pani. It had a swadeshi tone it though, but made sense from a 'freshness perspective'.<BR/><BR/>I do not have his picture, if I can take one, I'll put it up.<BR/><BR/>Backpakker: Actually both. Moreover when what Anil Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02422187314611747278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-36823469394437193702007-08-15T00:22:00.000+05:302007-08-15T00:22:00.000+05:30"Oh ! it runs in their genes "...really ? is that ..."Oh ! it runs in their genes "...really ? is that a compliment or a taken for granted statement .Lakshmihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10131764134144215720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-56364764908478289482007-08-14T10:35:00.000+05:302007-08-14T10:35:00.000+05:30nothing like soothing sweet nariyal pani on a hot ...nothing like soothing sweet nariyal pani on a hot sweaty day :) instant freshness and cool respite. can you get krishnadas' photo? nice post :)anishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04170624483772250722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13132765.post-20612783874912258122007-08-14T00:56:00.000+05:302007-08-14T00:56:00.000+05:30it's a shame we can't linger in these moments phys...it's a shame we can't linger in these moments physically....that we have to move on to our tasks. but you lingered long enough for it to make an imprint on you and for you to carry it with you..... and for you to share with us.bluemountainmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04297693762079368522noreply@blogger.com