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In memory of " Proud to be a Sikkimese"

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As it is often said.....show must go on.....life has to start off, despite irregularities. So, despite several failures in regaining the password of my old blog "Proud to be a Sikkimese", i am hereby starting a new blog with the same motive as i had in my earlier blog...helping people understand the beauty and the mystic beyond the Sikkim.

Through my blog i had always tried my best to spread my small learning about my Sikkim but i believe some hackers did not liked my contribution. Nevertheless....i am here again doing the same old job...enriching people about me, myself and my Sikkim.

I am sure my readers shall continue me that love and support which i had in " Proud to be a Sikkimese".
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  1. SerahJuly 31, 2009 12:58 PM

    Really glad to see you've not given up or given in. Like the spirit. Blog on.

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  2. sidJuly 31, 2009 1:39 PM

    It was not easy to start up from ground zero but it was a feeling that if i do not do it then who shall? I believed people around need to know the best of Sikkim and its golden past.

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  3. ColorsJuly 31, 2009 7:20 PM

    ...and thanks for letting me know abt the new blog.

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  4. ColorsJuly 31, 2009 7:20 PM

    Sorry to hear that. But like you said - the show must go on. I am glad you are continuing. May this be more successful! :)

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  5. sidJuly 31, 2009 9:23 PM

    Oh! Thanks Puku!! I do need support from you ppl too.

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  6. SerahAugust 04, 2009 6:03 PM

    Arrey! Looks like you got your old blog back :)

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  7. himalayanreviewAugust 04, 2009 9:44 PM

    ya didi i got my gmail account back....feeling nice but i have started a new blog so i was wondering what shall i do with it...it would be unfair just to delete ni hai...

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