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Sunday, August 18, 2013
Saturday, August 17, 2013
'Thimbirigasyaaya' - email from Lesley Sirimanne.
Thimbirigasyaya R.I.P.
Born in Thimbirigasyaya, Colombo 05
My favourite Colombo street name (by a long, long way) was Thimbirigasyaya Mawatha.
Four years ago it was very much an 'avenue' with lines of trees on each side.
Four years ago it was very much an 'avenue' with lines of trees on each side.
These
have now been torn down for 'beautification' and widening, along with
the stalls and small shops which ran alongside the road.
I say 'was' because not only has the old street changed beyond recognition but the name has now been changed to:
I say 'was' because not only has the old street changed beyond recognition but the name has now been changed to:
A bit of a mouthful - tripling the number of syllables in one fell swoop (and Thimbirigasyaya was quite a long name anyway).
I'll try it out on my trishaw drivers next week.
Thimbirigasyaya, of course, refers to Thimbiri trees [See Who or what is Thimbirigasyaya?].
Thimbirigasyaya, of course, refers to Thimbiri trees [See Who or what is Thimbirigasyaya?].
It is almost as if there is a wish to eradicate evidence that there have ever been any trees here.
Any why abolish Sinhala names, particularly those of flowers and trees?
Any why abolish Sinhala names, particularly those of flowers and trees?
There are few enough of these, but they are often the best.
Within spitting distance is a road that I think is ripe for renaming (Torrington Avenue) - see Colombo Jumbo.
Within spitting distance is a road that I think is ripe for renaming (Torrington Avenue) - see Colombo Jumbo.
But clearly British tyrants are more in favour than Sri Lankan trees!
I wonder if anyone is actually going to use this new name?
I wonder if anyone is actually going to use this new name?
It's another ploy to confuse visitors, frustrate map makers and penalise businessmen.
Nature's gifts - email from Kamalini Kanapathippillai.
These
were too beautiful to keep for myself so I decided to share them
with you!
GOD
IS WATCHING
YOU
WHO
UNDERSTANDS NATURE
?
THE
BEAUTY
COLOUR
PERFECT
THE
DELICATE
TAME
THE
BEAST
POWERFUL
LOVES
PINK
BEAUTIFUL
An
Iridescent (Rainbow) Cloud in
Himalaya.
The
phenomenon was observed early am October 18,
2009.
PERFECT
LOVE
BEAUTIFUL
AS A PIECE OF
JEWELRY
BATH
TIME
BEAUTY EVEN WITHOUT COLOUR
CUTE
SURPRISES
IN
NATURE
AWESOME
BEAUTY WITHIN THE SEA
THE HEART OF BEAUTY Heart River: Western North Dakota
NIGHT
PERFORMANCE IN THE NORTHERN
SKIES
INVISIBLE MYSTERIES
AWESOME
OVERLY GENEROUS
UNDERGROUND BEAUTY
VIOLENT
SCARY
CUMULONIMBUS
INCUS.....GREECE
BEAUTY
CAN MAKE US
LAUGH
"naked
man orchid" a small orchid flower that looks like....well, a
naked
man
REFLECTION
Friday, August 16, 2013
Bicycling for females - email jksw
Advice for women buying a bicycle...When purchasing a bicycle no matter how cute you are be SURE to consider the color of the seat!=
South African hand-shake - email jkksw
South African handshake................You are going to like this one!!!
 | South_African_handshake_Hi_Jack1.wmv 1992K Download |
Thursday, August 15, 2013
CoMSAA get together, 7/8 September 2013.
2nd International Scientific Congress & Reunion - CoMSAA
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| Comittee of CoMSAA at sessions on the 14th August 2013, preparing for the 'Blue waters, Wadduwa' get together on the 7/8th September 2013. Dr.J.B.Peiris is 'in the chair'. |
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Colombo Medical School Alumni Association
(CoMSAA)
2nd International Scientific Congress
& Reunion
On
Sunday 08th September 2013, 8 am - 5 pm
at
The Blue Water, Wadduwa
Inviting CoMSAA members, their families & friends to enjoy a day filled with fellowship, music, dancing, fun, games and academic exposition
Tickets - Rs 2000.00 (Adults)
- Rs 1000.00 (Children below 12 years)
Special Deluxe Room Rates on 7th September 2013 for Alumni who wish to stay overnight
Single - B & B Rs 7000 .00 - HB Rs 9000.00
Double - B & B Rs 9000.00 - HB Rs 13000.00
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Please confirm your participation before 15thAugust 2013
Contact
Dr Piyusha Atapattu - 0779501610 <piyushaatapattu@yahoo.com>
Dr Nalika Gunawardene - 0776975402<nalikaguna@hotmail.com>
Dr Deepa Wimalasena - 0777236845<deepawim@yahoo.com>
** New members can enrol at the registration desk **
To see some of the activities of the reunion in 2012 click on the web-links below:-
To see some of the activities of the reunion in 2012 click on the web-links below:-
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