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It
is a privilege to have Pedruchi Chavi 4 times a year to commemorate 4
district occasions. As promised or so, it is better to have few pages
in English too, so that the future generation is built-in with
Barkurian spirit! Nevertheless a worthy work dear Father Aranaha and
Editor and guild.
Vincent D'Souza,
09/07/2005
Thank you Fr. Tony for your "Independence Day" greetings, especially
to all Barkurians residing in
USA. That's very thoughtful of you. I personally feel, I am enjoying
the best of the two countries,
India
and USA! The WORLD is here to stay!
James Fernandes,
USA,
04/07/2005
At
last you come out with one more POM, while congratulating Dr. Rao, we
want to know more about Ayurvedic Medicine, from him, in these pages,
and hope, he will respond to this request quickly. Thanks and best
wishes,
MM Alvares.
alvaresmm@hotmail.com,
24/06/2005
A
very good site.Good presentations.We want to link our website
www.celestinesmusic.com with your music pages. thanks and best wishes.
Shivaram,
Suratkal
24/06/2005
Heartiest congratulation to my younger brother Ashok Sequeira residing
in Kachur village, Barkur engaged with Joyce D’Sa (hailing from
Shirthadi.) on
19th
June 2005
at Moodbidri church hall. May the Lord continue to shower his blessing
upon you. With best wishes from:
Manoj Sequeira.
Olinda, master Manith and baby Maahir.
Johannesburg.
21/06/2005
It
is a happy news
Barkur Bridge going to be re-built. Otherday, district in charge
Minister visited the site and understand he is un-happy over the
manner by which local MLA Mr. Hegde performed Guddali Pooja. Please
don't play politcs here, and test the patience of thousands!
MM Alvares,
alvaresmm@hotmail.com, 20/06/2005
Wishes to Barkur.com team. The site is really nice, I was very happy
to see the details. I even appreciate support you are giving for local
MLA Jayaprakash Hegde for his great achievements in Brahmavar
constituency. It’s very nice that you are giving details of all
events, cultural place and everything. Its very nice site.
Zubera,
18/06/2005
Looks like the prayers for the bridge are answered, much faster than I
anticipated. But we have to wait for 9 more months. (Sounds like the
gestation (pregnancy) period!) It's better the bridge takes all the
nine months, thus we have a full grown healthy baby bridge, if we ask
for it faster, we may get a pre-mature baby bridge. We don't want a
sickly bridge any more! Hope there will be a truck weighing station,
fines, and charges too! Thanks to all those politicians/Leaders who
can and want to KEEP promises!
James Fernandes,
USA,
18/06/2005
All
Your Prayers are Answered: By an unknown author A voyaging ship was
wrecked during a storm at sea and only two of the men on it were able
to swim to a small, desert-like island. The two survivors not knowing
what else to do agreed that they had no other recourse than but to
pray to God. However, to find out whose prayer was more powerful, they
agreed to divide the territory between them and stay on opposite sides
of the island.
The
first thing they prayed for was food. The next morning, the first man
saw a fruit-bearing tree on his side of the land, and he was able to
eat its fruit. The other man's parcel of land remained barren. After a
week, the first man was lonely and he decided to pray for a wife. The
next day, another ship was wrecked, and the only survivor was a woman
who swam to his side of the land. On the other side of the island,
there was nothing.
Soon the first man prayed for a house, clothes, more food. The next
day, like magic, all of these were given to him. However, the second
man still had nothing. Finally, the first man prayed for a ship, so
that he and his wife would leave the island. In the morning, he found
a ship docked at his side of the island. The first man boarded the
ship with his
wife and decided to leave the second man on the island. He considered
the other man unworthy, (a disgrace to his achievement!) to receive
God's blessings, since none of his prayers had been answered. As the
ship was about to leave, the first man heard a voice from heaven
booming, "Why are you leaving your companion on the island?" "My
blessings are mine alone, since I was the one who prayed for them,"
The first man answered. "His prayers were all unanswered and so he
does not deserve anything." "You are mistaken!" the voice rebuked him.
"He had only one prayer, which I answered. If not for that, you would
not have received any of my blessings." "Tell me," the first man asked
the voice, "What did he pray for that I should owe him anything?" "He
prayed that all your prayers be answered." For all we know, our
blessings are not the fruits of our prayers alone, but those of
another praying for us. This is too good not to share. With obedience
come blessings. My prayer for you today is that all your prayers are
answered. I do remember in Barkur, we used to pray, at home as well as
in the Church (and in temples,) during the offertory, for all those
who are away from home, for their good health, good jobs, and of
course to remit money orders! I am sure, the present Barkurians are
still praying,
otherwise; none of us would not be, what we are today! Prayers need
efforts too! Thank you for your prayers for others. You can be
happier, if your neighbor is happy!
James Fernandes,
16/06/2005
A
wonderful site. Good presentations and update news and well managed
site. Cheers. With love and regards.
Shivaram,
Suratkal.Mangalore,
14/06/2005
Happy see website on Barkur. Keep it up. God bless you
Dr. Sridhar Bhat,
14/06/2005
Obituary: We all deeply mourn the sad demise of Mr Ignatius
Gonsalves(98).He was the grand father of all of us. He will always be
remembered in our memory lane. May his soul rest in peace
Roshan
, Mumbai,
19/05/2005
Dear Kishoo,
May
you be Showered with unending Joy that you will cherish forever. Happy
B'day Kishoo. 'You are a wonderful person'
With luv,
Tony,
Jessie & Ashu,
Kuwait,
19/05/2005
You
mean every 100 years? like
05/05/19--05.
In about 13 months, we will have
06/06/06.
In about 26 months, we will have
07/07/07!
It appears we have to wait that long for someone to put a few lines in
this site! People were bragging about such high quality of education.
How come I don't see any writers? No time! No one has any time, We
have to make time, and if we want, we can find time! Oh, you good
readers, you are wasting away this unique opportunity to write to this
site. You can write in Konkani, you can write in Kannada, and in
English of course. Can someone write about the 'Rise of Mogaveera
Community in Barkur."? after independence? I personally, admire this
community, for their hard work, their Gurukar system, marriage
practices, helping one another to study, find jobs, settle disputes,
cooperate during birth, marriages, and at funerals. There is so much
to learn from and appreciate this community, for their relentless
contribution to Barkur. The
Bennekudru Temple has put Barkur in the World map!
Let
it not be said, that I did not give the opportunity to write about
this community!
How
was the bridge from Barkur to Bennekudru built? There was need, there
was unity, and there was strong request, and there was pressure from
local people, I suppose. I just wrote in admiration of Bennekudru
people! The same needs to be applied to get the Barkur Brahmavar
bridge built. We used to go to
Bombay via Madras! To go to Brahmavar, we we have to go to
Kota,
first, what an irony. It's like taking the food from behind my neck!
Are
we turning the clock of progress, backwards? Even though, the collapse
of the bridge does not affect me personally, I do feel the pain of my
fellow Barkurians! No Bridge, No School! (study) No Bridge, No Church!
(Mass) No bridge, No Temples! (Pooja/Prayers) No Bridge, No work! No
work, No food! No Food, more sickness, More sickness, but no doctors,
Because, there is no bridge! Hence, let there be bridge, and thus,
life in Barkur! God Bless!
James Fernandes,
USA,
06/05/2005
Dear Barkurians
Hai
how are u all ? I wish you best of luck for Barkur online and all
members who are working in this site . God bless u all your work.
Renny Mathew,
05/05/2005
Hi
frends
A
greeting to one and all........... Just noticed what a great change
this minute brought........... You are again there to witness a
day........... A date which occurs once in 1000 years......... Thats
in a millenium.................. Its 05/05/05......Thats today........
Enjoy the day. take care.....
Blue Rose,
05/05/2005
First Holy Communion
Patricia
D'Lima
D/O Mr. Alwyn and Janette D'Lima, Barkur, Mumbai,
Received her first Holy Communion at St. Joseph's Church, Mira Road on
23rd April 2005
Dearest Patricia
Congratulations and May God Bless u abundantly. Wishes from
Alwyn, Janet & Ashton D'lima,
Mira Road, Mumbai, 02/05/2005
Hi
barkur.com team..........
Hope everything goes fine there. Its very nice to see the site that
provides all the details about Barkur and neighbouring places and news
around Barkur.
But
I have a suggestion that you add the timetable of the future events
and programmes that are scheduled. Please think about this and hope
you will add the column of future events.
Take Care ... Have a nice day.... Eagerly waiting for the enhanced
barkur.com... Thanks & regards,
Royal,
02/05/2005
Actual Notes From Doctors' Patient Charts..
1.
Patient has chest pain if she lies on her
left
side for over a year.
2. On
the 2nd day the knee was better and on the 3rd day it disappeared
completely.
3.
She has had no rigors or shaking chills, but her husband states she
was very hot in bed last night.
4.
The patient has been depressed ever since she began seeing me in 1993.
5.
The patient is tearful and crying constantly. She also appears to be
depressed.
6.
Discharge status: Alive but without permission.
7.
Healthy appearing decrepit 69 year-old male. Mentally alert but
forgetful.
8.
The patient refused an autopsy.
9.
The patient has no past history of suicides.
10.
Patient has left his white blood cells at another hospital.
11.
Patient's past medical history has been remarkably insignificant
with only a 40 pound weight gain in the past three days.
12.
Patient had waffles for breakfast and anorexia for lunch.
13.
Between you and me, we ought to be able to get this lady pregnant.
14.
She is numb from her toes down.
15.
While in the ER, she was examined, X-rated and sent home.
16.
The skin was moist and dry.
17.
Occasional, constant, infrequent headaches.
18.
Patient was alert and unresponsive.
19.
Rectal exam revealed a normal size thyroid.
20.
She stated that she had been constipated for most of her life, until
she got a divorce.
21. I
saw your patient today, who is still under our car for physical
therapy.
22.
Both breasts are equal and reactive to light and accommodation.
23.
Exam of genitalia reveals that he is circus sized.
24.
The lab test indicated abnormal lover function.
25.
The patient was to have a bowel re-section. However, he took a job as
a lawyer instead.
26.
Skin: Somewhat pale but present.
27.
The pelvic examination will be done later on the floor.
28.
Patient was seen in consultation by Dr. Blank, who felt we should sit
on the abdomen and I agree.
29.
Patient has two teenage children, but no other abnormalities.
James Fernandes ,
USA, 02/05/2005
Those two set of articles one by POM himself and the other about him
are of great depth. This less known person at Barkur though, is a
great man in Mumbai. This is a perfect example seen with good number
of Barkurian's totally leaving the place and settling else where, for
various reasons. There are quite a few observations one can contradict
with history, but his unparalleled love for the town where one born
and grown deserve kudos. Also convey our thanks to the concerned for
the timely dispatch of Parish Magazine, Pedruchi Chavi!
Vincent D'Souza.
23/04/2004
It
is wonderful that a website is dedicated to Barkur...yet I feel there
is much of self praise...Kindly abstain from praising petty
politicians and their clowns Overall.. I feel the website is doing a
wonderful job...you need to focus more on the Youth of Barkur rather
than politicians.
Mathew Bond,
Jerusalem, ISRAEL,
15/04/2005
Respected Sir, Dr. Poojary:
I
am really happy to get some positive feed back in kudos of the host
Mr. Kishoo. I am also proud to note that you want to recommend him to
be the hero of your children! Dr. Poojary, you made my day, and
Kishoo is simply flying!
Since, you accessed this site for the first time, it's possible, that
you have not gone through the entire site. The church picture is
followed by a
Temple, Moodukeri, Basadi and Thattiraya of Pachalingeshwara temple in
the flash movie in the front page and not just church alone. Lots of
items in this forum are irrelevant to most of us, anyway.
Did
you notice the beautiful pictures and the write-ups on Bennekudru
Devasthana? These pictures were personally taken by Kishoo, and he
took lot of efforts to put those articles together, at his own
expense/time. These were not forwarded by any person. No doubt, he is
a hero!
In
fact, please give us your resume. We are proud to hear that you are a
doctor. We want to write about you, so that some youngsters may
emulate you. We need more doctors. Thank you.
James Fernandes,
USA, 13/04/2005
Dear one and all,
Today when I am
browsing in the net for some other matters, suddenly I came to know about
BARKUR.COM. Its really a good thought, and memorable creative work from
some one. As I left Barkur so many years back, I am not remembering
persons individually. Even though I am very much interested to know about
person behind this great work. Today, I searched entirely the site ,but
except email id , I did not
get much. Can you publish himself in the personality of month column so
that I can know more about him. And also I can advice to my children to
take him as a role model and start the same kind of unique work for our
native place. And one more thing what I felt is, for front page design,
the church photo is not at all relevant there. As it is not having any
much history behind that. Its my personal opinion. Yes, I am agreeing no
men in the world are perfect, if the host is purposefully added that, we
can't do anything. Anyhow I am very much eager to know about the great
host of this site. Once again very much thanks for him.
With regards
Dr.Shekar
Poojary, 11/04/2005
Dear
Joseph Karl:
Thank
you for your kind note to this site. We would highly appreciate to read
your candid observations of Barkur, as you SAW it. We rarely get
observations from a third party point of view.
Dear
Joseph D'Cunha:
Barkur.Com
is generally publishing what they get, as in memory lane or in interviews,
QA etc. Besides, it started POM to acknowledge local/Barkurians, and their
accomplishments, so that they could be role models off of their good
points. We wanted to show gratitude to those who had some influence on
Barkur, the HOFs. Then there are Kannada or religious corners or Archie's
corner. Then there are local news shouldered by Harry and others, or
captured by Kishoo on his vacation days in Barkur. I did ask a farmer in
Barkur, whether I can write about him. His reply was, "Want to write
about my ploughing to insult me?" One Mr. Boniface Picardo let me
write about his progress, as a local farmer. By the way, Barkur.com does
not have any sponsors. If there were you would have seen their banners
splashing in this main page! Lastly, I tried to respond some in Sandesh,
since there is hardly anything to read when you log on! Should we
encourage 'Gossip'? Better not, this is a public forum. Please give us
some pointers on local Barkurians, we will elaborate and publish them.
Thank you.
James
Fernandes, USA,
10/04/2005
Hello
Mr.Martis thank you for your feedback, but I really don’t understand
some of the things you said. Your saying, "I used cheap
languages". Please go through my message again. I never used any
cheap language, may be I am lacking in maturity, but I never use cheap
language.
Abhijith
Shetty, USA,
10/04/2005
EXPRESSIONS
– we are proud of your name and fame.
We
are very happy and overwhelmed by the news with photographs
narrating the spectacular display of talents by the Expressions Group on
Easter Day, at the St.Peter’s Church grounds.
The
‘super showman of Barkur, Mr. Kishore Gonsalves’ and his team
comprising Mr. Eric Soans, Mr. Praveen Carvalho, Mr. Stephen Lewis, Mr.
Alwyn Andrade and many others……… rightly deserve appreciation for
this wonderful show.
Confidence
and Co-operation within the members and the cautious planning to showcase
the best in your Members, to the audience, we specially admire in your
team.
Through
this small note, congratulate each one of you and send our best wishes to
all concerned, to keep and
add-up to the enormous goodwill your banner earned over the past couple of
years, by professional approach and hard work, in coming days, rather many
years to come.
On
behalf of President, Office bearers and Members ICYM Barkur Ex-Member’s
Association,
Ivan
M.Rebello,
President ,P.Archibald
Furtado,
Secretary, 09/04/2005
Dear
Sir, It is wonderful to find a website dedicated to Barkur. I had once
come to Barkur with a delegation from US. It is a historical place of
wonder. The church is splendid but I feel that the people are the real
treasures... Kudos to Barkur..Wish to hear more from you guys
Joseph
Karl ,
Alabama, USA, 09/04/2005
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