Greetings to one and all: In the year 1977 I mailed about 125 greeting cards. In 1978, about 50, and you can deduce how many cards I must have mailed this year! I phoned a friend and asked whether he received my greetings. His reply was, "My wife takes care of such chores." Do I get any respect? Sorry, I asked! Honestly speaking, my friends, sending, and especially opening greeting cards is a job, a chore, or perhaps a nuisance!

No, you don't have  to admit to my opinion! Why is it that one has to send greetings every year? It appears my wishes such as "Good health, Peace, Prosperity or wisdom, in the New year and years to come" does not seem to work! How come, not one person has thanked me for my greetings? (Nor have I!) Of course, it appears he/she has not benefited or my greetings have not realized at all!!, even though, what I wished is really is what I meant!, at least, I thought so. And then, there are those who judge the sincerity of my greetings by the cost and the quality of the card!

If it's not Hallmark, my greetings have no marks? The costlier the card, the greater the blessings? (I really don't get it!, may be because, I got a 4 year degree just last year!) A mere lip service, a formality, a chore: Sending a greeting is different from wishing! Hence, folks, may all of you be blessed with the year 2006, and may you all be granted with whatever you want/need or desire for yourself and to those who make a difference in your lives.

Unfortunately, my friends, you have earn what ever you want, whether it be money, health, peace, FAME or GLORY! "Unless the baby cries, it does not get its milk!

James Fernandes, USA, 31/12/2006

This to WISH YOU ALL A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR 2006. Is there Pedruchi Chavi got published on Parish Feast Day? So far I didn't get my copy.....

How was Christmas as at Barkur? In Mumbai it was grand and Holy. Have a nice day!

Barkurgaar, 30/12/2005

Dear All,

Wish you a Happy New Year – 2006. We hope Barkuronline will be more active  - with more articles, news, more personalities, more famous people, frequent updates in Tony’s  corner, Archie’s corner, more and spicy masala.... in the coming year 2006.

Wonderful job done Mr Kishoo Barkur during the past 5 years, your web pages though restrict to a small geographical area but very very systematic. If at all one have complaints - that is frequency of updates that’s all.

Latest article on JJ Fernandes as personality of the month and on Barkur feast are excellent.  Fr.Tony too keep his corner active, thanks. We really miss Mr Fernandes and his spicy, straight forward comments on varied subjects, please  come out.

Elections are over, local bodies will be formed - Is it possible to publish interviews of newly elected representatives.....and their plans for development of Barkur. There should be a programme to show them,  what is discussed, criticised  and praised.

Once again a big thanks to Kishoo Barkur and the team,  on this special moment of closing 2005 and beginning of 2006.

Philip Richard, 30/12/2005

Congratulations! Mr, Sathish Poojari, on being elected as Taluk Panchayat member of Udupi District from Barkur unit. Let Barkur be better served under you and Congress party in coming days. Lot of developmental work in roads, water, healthcare and education is pending... All the best!

Bhasker L. Poojary, 28/12/2006

WOW great news !!! I am taking this opportunity to congratulate both Praveen Carvalho and Naveen Dias. I know you both are very energetic and hard workers. I wish to act again in a drama with you both at Maryknoll High school :) . A heartfelt wish from your childhood friend that you both get all the happiness and success in coming days. Best wishes,

Praveen Kumar, Ragibettu, Bennekudru. 28/12/2006
Motorola India Electronics Pvt. Ltd. Bangalore.

Youngsters like Vinod, Praveen, Naveen are to be congratulated as they are venturing where others scared to try. It is a good sign, instead of running to Mumbai or Gulf now Barkurian  youth are brave and ready to take risk. By the way what is  the progress of Bridge?

Barkurgar , 28/12/2006

My hearty congratulations to Rev. Fr. Mark Gonsalves on the occasion of sacerdotal Silver Jubilee. Sorry for my belated greetings. Wish you and rest of the Gonsalves brothers and their families a very merry Christmas and Happy new Year.

James D' Almeida, Kuwait, 28/12/2006

Dear Ivan,

Congrats! on your first achievement by donating to Manav Foundation and helping them in their Charity activities. This is just the begining and you shall have may more benefits to come. Lets share this experience with those who would be interested in this opportunity. Please visit www.makelifebetter.tk All the very best. Warm Regards...

Raj D'Souza,28/12/2006

This refers to Dr. Gabriel Fernandes appeal for donations for worthy cause. There are good and rich in plenty in Barkur. Our friend Mr. Roche is also doing a worthy service in this field. Dr. Fernandes already done a lot and it is time to pass this message to solvent Barkurians in Mumbai and abroad by some personal communication, irrespective of caste and religion. Understand some Shetty friends running M/s Suvidha Chemicals too are contributing a lot for this noble cause. Personally I feel, personalised contacts will touch the hearts of genuine and well to do donors towards this mission.

It is good Dr. fernandes is expanding his radius further, wish you all success and confident public minded people will extend an supporting hand to you. WISH YOU ALL A HAPPY NEW YEAR 2006.

MM ALVARES - alvaresmm@hotmail.com, 28/12/2006

We the President, Office Bearers and the Members of ICYM Barkur Ex-Members Association wish all our well wishers, Visitors of this Web-Site, Friends and relatives and your families a MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR 2006.

IVAN M. REBELLO-PRESIDENTP.ARCHIBALD FURTADO,- Secretary.25/12/2005

Please convey my Hearty Congratulations to dearest Jerome Fernandes. It is a matter of pride for all his relatives & well-wishers. I wish and pray God to give him more strength and knowledge to continue his services and all the success in the years to come.

Flora D'Souza (Jerimeri-Mumbai),24/12/2005

WISH YOU ALL A HAPPY FEAST AND ST PETER'S BLESSINGS IN ABUNDANCE

MM Alvares ,21/12/2005

Once a year it is time to enjoy and meet people. This time it is X'Mas season too. All the Best and seasons Greetings to all in Barkur and Barkurian's around Globe. Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year!! It is very nice to observe frequent updates thanks for the same, but if I say it's not sufficient, don't be angry. We need POM, HOF and news very regular.

Barkurgar, 21/12/2005

Best Wishes

Rev.Fr.Tony Andrade

Dear Fr.Tony

Wish you very Happy Anniversary of  your priesthood. This your 14^th year. May God bless you abundantly and may all your dreams come true. With all the best wishes from

Andrade  Family and Friends, Barkur, and St. Thomas the Apostle parish community St. Paul Minnesota (USA),  barkuronline.com team 19/12/2005

Good to read about Harry of Bollywood, congratulations budding director. By the by, your regulars needs some attention - make it a point to update POM, HOF, especially Archie's corner write-ups. One have to appreciate Fr Tony on this count, he is very regular. I've seen Kishoo's poem in Kavitaa.com  which is beautiful.

Oh, now festive time at Barkur - Heard mud-bridge to be build for the time being, great solace to travellers. Burden on purse halved. Carry on the good work and try to incorporate some of your good articles in the Parish booklet Dec05 issue.

MM Alvares, alvaresmm@hotmail.com 11/12/2005

Sorry to hear Maxim (Makkiaba) Fernandes, Son of Late Peter Fernandes, Near Barkur High School, passed away. My condolences to his family, brothers, sisters, nephews, and nieces, spread in Australia, Middle East, Canada, USA, Honkong, Bombay, Mangalore, and Barkur. May his soul rest in peace.

James Fernandes, USA, 08/12/2005