[BlackPearl]

It all started with a comment from Team Bhpian Dry Ice on my Range Rover Sport ownership thread and then I came to know that he stays in Reading, which is about forty odd miles from my place. It was a good opportunity for a drive and meet. Lockdown has been eased here in the UK, so I told Dry Ice that I could drive down to Reading and have a quick catchup. It has been a very long time since I have met any Bhpian. Last one was in 2019 with Cloudmobile_deb and Uprasenjit. So last evening, after office, Dry Ice and I met at a park in Reading. It was great catching up with him and the added bonus was that he speaks fluent Bengali It was good to converse in my mother tongue!

I think there are many Bhpians in and around London. We can use this thread for quick meets.

A few pictures -

Bhpian Dry Ice


Bhpian BlackPearl










A few pics that Dry Ice took as I left

[Dry Ice]

Originally Posted by BlackPearl

So last evening, after office, Dry Ice and I met at a park in Reading. It was great catching up with him and the added bonus was that he speaks fluent Bengali It was good to converse in my mother tongue!

Thank you for coming down! It was a pleasure to meet you.

And also great to see the legend in person. Defender I mean

Congratulations on fulfilling a long cherished dream and wish you many miles of happiness with it (of course not in a single stretch)!!

[MunnabhaiMBBS]

Team-Bhp meets around the world are nice!

Apologies, But what qualifies this specific thread to be a “Hot Thread?”

[viXit]

Originally Posted by MunnabhaiMBBS

Team-Bhp meets around the world are nice!

Apologies, But what qualifies this specific thread to be a “Hot Thread?”

Successful meets are always on the home page, and there's nothing wrong I feel.

Shows the brotherhood among us enthusiasts!

OT@Blackpearl, when did the defender arrive!?! I only knew of the Range Rover!

[JoshMachine]

Originally Posted by BlackPearl

It all started with a comment from Team Bhpian Dry Ice on my Range Rover Sport ownership thread and then I came to know that he stays in Reading, which is about forty odd miles from my place. It was a good opportunity for a drive and meet.
A few pictures..

Thanks for sharing. The Defender looks s-o-l-i-d!
Any pics of Dry Ice’s ride?

Originally Posted by viXit

OT@Blackpearl, when did the defender arrive!?! I only knew of the Range Rover

Me too surprised (pleasantly, though) on seeing a Defender!
When did this happen, Sumitro?

[Jeep]

Defender! What about the Black RRS?

Stunning looks for sure

[ads11]

Since COVID I haven't had as much opportunity to make my way down to London as I normally do but hopefully as things get back to normal I should be making much more regular trips, both for work and to visit friends and family. Would love to catch up with any BHPians there - similarly if any happen to be up north round about Manchester, that would be something worth looking at. Always happy to show folks around and shoot the breeze.

I too had only seen the threads of the Range Rover Sport. This Defender looks like one of the last batches of the original spec model - they're incredibly sought after. Someone in my building has an almost identical 90 series Defender with the snorkel as well, only difference being it's in black.

[nikhilthegunner]

I'm also in London. Haven't gotten a chance to attend any TBHP meets yet so would be happy to meet BHPians here in London and those willing to come down here.

[BlackPearl]

Originally Posted by Dry Ice

Congratulations on fulfilling a long cherished dream and wish you many miles of happiness with it (of course not in a single stretch)!!

Thanks Dry Ice!

Originally Posted by MunnabhaiMBBS

Team-Bhp meets around the world are nice!

Thanks MunnabhaiMBBS!

Originally Posted by viXit

OT@Blackpearl, when did the defender arrive!?! I only knew of the Range Rover!

It has just been 2 weeks @viXit.

Originally Posted by JoshMachine

Thanks for sharing. The Defender looks s-o-l-i-d!
Any pics of Dry Ice’s ride?

Thanks JoshMachine! Dry Ice has been on and off in the UK, so he is yet to buy a car. We have to push him to buy one before the next meet

Originally Posted by JoshMachine

Me too surprised (pleasantly, though) on seeing a Defender!
When did this happen, Sumitro?

It has been 2 weeks. I will put up a thread when I can manage some time.

Originally Posted by Jeep

Defender! What about the Black RRS?

Stunning looks for sure

Thanks Jeep. The RRS is there.

Both the cars parked in front of our apartment


A view from the Defender

Originally Posted by ads11

Would love to catch up with any BHPians there - similarly if any happen to be up north round about Manchester, that would be something worth looking at. Always happy to show folks around and shoot the breeze.

Great, let's plan for something after May 17th once the last phase of lockdown is over. If you have a tentative date and place, please feel free to post. I am always up for a meet with fellow Bhpians.

Originally Posted by ads11

I too had only seen the threads of the Range Rover Sport. This Defender looks like one of the last batches of the original spec model - they're incredibly sought after. Someone in my building has an almost identical 90 series Defender with the snorkel as well, only difference being it's in black.

We have just got the Defender. It is a 2014 model.

Originally Posted by nikhilthegunner

I'm also in London. Haven't gotten a chance to attend any TBHP meets yet so would be happy to meet BHPians here in London and those willing to come down here.

@nikhilthegunner, it will be great to catch up. Will plan for a meet after May 17th.

[nikhilthegunner]

Originally Posted by BlackPearl

@nikhilthegunner, it will be great to catch up. Will plan for a meet after May 17th.

I'm available between 17th and 25th May but will be busy post that as I'll be preparing for my exams in June. Anywhere in London is fine so long as it's accessible by public transport since I don't have a car here.

[BlackPearl]

The Billing Offroad Show 2021 will be held on 26th and 27th June. I will be going there on 27th. Please let me know if anyone else is planning to go.

https://www.thebillingoffroadexperience.co.uk/whats-on

[BlackPearl]

The LRO show will be held in Peterborough on 11th and 12th September. I will be going on 11th September. Please let me know if anyone else is going.

https://www.lroshow.com/

[ShankarG]

Hey Guys. I've recently moved to Northampton from India. Please update this thread if anyone is around here. It will be great to know you all.

[Lazy Driver]

Hey Everyone,

I have recently relocated to London & looking for similar minds to meet! Let know if any Bhpian meet is happening or we could schedule one.

I live in Woolwich Arsenal (South East London) but okay to travel as long as the place is accessible through public transport.

Best,
Sagar

[BlackPearl]

Originally Posted by Lazy Driver

Hey Everyone,

I have recently relocated to London & looking for similar minds to meet! Let know if any Bhpian meet is happening or we could schedule one.

I live in Woolwich Arsenal (South East London) but okay to travel as long as the place is accessible through public transport.

Best,
Sagar

Hi Sagar, welcome to the UK. I stay in West London but am now out of the country on vacation. Will surely meet once we go back.