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“H.M.Cy.S. RANGALLA” – By Des Kelly An overnight train from Colombo Fort to Badulla, stopping at Diyatalawa Station, one train-ride that I will never forget. Along with “my batch” of Navy Recruits, numbering about forty, as I recall, in the old 3rd Class Railway carriages, perspiring freely, at Colombo, set for what could truly be called a refreshing retreat to Diyatalawa, steadily getting cooler, as we headed up the mountain-climb (an 8 hour journey, stopping at each Station-ride), to arrive at the (empty) C.G,R. Station in the hills, at about 6 am. It was decidedly cooler in Ditatalawa, and there were two R.Cy.N. trucks waiting to pick us up and “hurtle”(is the word for it), to our “Training-Camp” H.M.Cy.S. Rangalla, right in the heart of Diyatalawa Town. Diyatalwa, as I remember it, was a very pretty little Town, set in the rolling, beautiful hills of Ceylon (at ...

Sep 11, 2019 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged Adisham Bungalow, Diyaluma and Ravana Ella, Military Academy Comments 0

“THINK ABOUT IT”!! – By Des Kelly Often, we talk about various matters, we write about them, we learn about, and research these subjects, but very rarely, do we stop to THINK deeply about everyday, common events and “prose” that sits right under our noses. Here are a few of these amusing and informative bits of information for all eLanka readers, that, I hope will “lighten your day” Desmond Kelly. (Editor-in-Chief)– eLanka. Some Idle Thoughts…..to lighten your day… * If you attempt to rob a bank you won’t have any trouble with rent/food bills for the next 10 years, whether or not you are successful. * If poison expires, is it more poisonous or is it no longer poisonous? * Which letter is silent in the word “Scent,” the S or the C? * Why is the letter W, in English, called double U? Shouldn’t it be ...

Sep 11, 2019 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged animals Comments 0

“PARKS & GARDENS” – By Des Kelly There are many, around the World, but to have “YALA” ranked as the sixth best, in the World, is “something else”, again. How proud this little Country of Sri Lanka should be. A tiny little “dot” in the Indian Ocean, and yet, some of the most picturesque, verdant, Parks & Gardens, among other beautiful “scenic wonders” too many to mention. This is one of the main reasons why tourists, including my own family, wish to go there, on holiday. To go “on safari” at Yala, has always been on their agenda, and who can blame them ?. The park, with it’s natural settings for wild-life that is both abundant and ideal for both the large and small, HAS to be visited in order to make it the perfect holiday. This, then, is the story of YALA, the ...

Sep 11, 2019 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged Ranjan Marasinghe, S. Hettiarachchi, Wildlife Department, Yala National Park Comments 0

“SRI LANKA MY ISLAND OF DREAMS” – By Des Kelly It is true, of every Country in the World. Certain areas of Planet Earth are astoundingly beautiful to the eyes of any beholder. Sir Richard Attenborough happens to be one of the very few, lucky enough to travel around, “doing his thing” to capture most of the scenic beauty for his very exciting “Television-Specials” that are repeated over and over again, simply because they are immensely popular. This particular “story”, together with the magnificent photography of “Sri Lanka, my Island of dreams”(another Original Music Composition of mine, as well) brings our readers, wherever they may be, some precious memories of a Country so tiny, yet, reputed to be a copy of the mythical “Garden of Eden”, because it’s minute twenty six and a half thousand square miles, still possesses ALL of the “beauty-spots” available ...

Aug 30, 2019 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged Gal Viharaya, Mihintale, Nine Arch Bridge, Unawatuna Comments 0

“REMEMBER WHEN”? – By Des Kelly The years seem to have slipped by, too fast. Now, all we can do is try to remember times when this World of ours moved at a pace that most of us could keep up, with. In my own case, it was a simple, yet satisfying life, no “living it up” as the saying indicates, no fancy restaurants to frequent, no expensive birthday presents to expect, never enough money to keep ahead of the “bills” that came in, my dad being the only breadwinner in the family, mum being just the cook & carer of the family, still, I can never ever remember missing a single meal, simple enough, though it was. Luckily, mum, God rest her soul, was a superb cook, and anything she made, was worth going a long way, to eat. Somehow, it was a good life. You did ...

Aug 26, 2019 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged Catapults, Elephant House, Kerosene Fridges, murukku, school kids Comments 0

“THIS TEXT, TO YOU” – By Des Kelly The sender of this text, Harry, considers it to be beautiful and true. So do I, as we send it, to you. As I have always said (& written), life, in the context of time, is but the blink of an eye, we are born, we live & we die, a self-written quote, to live by. This text is therefore for everyone to read. If this is not possible, get someone to read and explain to to you. Desmond Kelly. (Editor-in-Chief) eLanka. I think this text is very beautiful, very true …. ! Hardly the day started and … it is already six o’clock in the evening. Barely arrived on Monday and it’s already Friday. … and the month is already over. … and the year is almost up. … and already 50, 60 or 70 years of ...

Aug 25, 2019 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged Harry, the best family, the best friends Comments 0

“EXCUSES (FROM LOSERS)” – By Des Kelly I have heard it all before, as a matter of fact, I have had to make excuses from time to time, myself, still, this particular “story” is a repetition anyway, that I see fit for readers of eLanka who sometimes prefer brief, yet interesting “true stories”, as this one undoubtedly is. Desmond Kelly. (Editor -in-Chief) eLanka. Telling the truth. The wife came home early and found her husband in their bedroom making love to a very attractive young woman. And she was somewhat upset. ‘You are a disrespectful pig!’ she cried. ‘How dare you do this to me — a faithful wife, the mother of your children! I’m leaving you. I want a divorce right away!’ And the husband replied, ‘Hang on just a minute love so at least I can tell you what happened.’ ‘Fine, go ahead,’ ...

Aug 25, 2019 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged Christmas, designer jeans, faithful wife, young woman Comments 0

“THE PEOPLES’ PRINCESS” – By Des Kelly In just about a fortnight, 22 years ago, (31/8/1997), the “Peoples’ Princess”, Diana, (nee’ Spencer), died in a car-crash, just 36 years old, together with her lover Dodi Fayed, & his inebriated driver, Henri Paul, the only survivor being Diana’s bodyguard Trevor Rees-Jones, who was badly injured, in the accident that shocked the entire World. Princess Diana, who was divorced (by order of her Mother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth ll), from Prince Charles, the Prince if Wales, after a 4 year separation, was already the Mother of Princes’ William & Harry, William, the Successor of Prince Charles, who is next in line to the throne, as the future King of England. My article in the above is not to publish English history, but to give our readers of eLanka a minute picture of what most of us already ...

Aug 25, 2019 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged Diana, future Queen of Britain, Princess, Queen Elizabeth, the future King of England, William & Harry Comments 0

“OLD-TIMERS, LIKE US” – By Des Kelly This one is especially for old-timers, like us. Once again, I am not quite sure if Claire wrote this very interesting piece of very valuable information herself, then forwarded it on to Dallas who, in turn, sent it to me, but it really does not matter. I enjoyed reading it and decided to pass it on to our many elderly members of eLanka, so that they could read & get some satisfaction from these very true bits of advice, then, pass it on to others, who I believe, would be very pleased to read the happy news that all is not lost. Desmond Kelly. (Editor-in-Chief) eLanka. Senior citizens are constantly being criticized for every conceivable deficiency of the modern world, real or imaginary. We know we take responsibility for all we have done and do not blame others. HOWEVER, upon reflection, ...

Aug 25, 2019 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged SENIOR CITIZEN Comments 0