Chennai Team-BHP Meets

headers · 29th May 2011, 11:04

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Originally Posted by neoranjit

Nice to meet you guys, Ajay, Anachronix, Inder and the other usual faces. Lets plan for a pondy trip soon.

Our D2 Man Mr. Biju has suggested June 12 for Pondy - A repeat of St. James Court - Any takers?

Was a great meet after a long time. The new faces were Inder and Ajay. The rest of the gang were:

1. Biju - Distinguished - Supreme Baleno
2. Madan - Normal - Madan80..oops 79.999
3. Ranjit - Neoranjit
4. Arun - Anachronix - the first to arrive
5. Jaikanth - Slipstream
6. Jayant - Phoenix - Organriser for the meet

7. Senthil - Blue_thunder
8. Vikram - Headers

We had a brief chat at the marina - the second longest beach in the world followed by some yummy breakfast at New Woodlands Hotel.

This was a meet that happened after almost 2 years, I guess

ph03n!x · 29th May 2011, 11:04

Here is a few from the met, clicked on my phone.

By the skating rink - this is where Biju moved the meeting spot to

Gandhi and Nationalism in opposite directions?!!

After a hearty breakfast at New Woodlands - Inder and family had joined us, Biju (SupremeBaleno), Bivin, Anachronix and Senthil (Blue "Math" Thunder) had to skip breakfast.

More pics to follow from others!

supremeBaleno · 29th May 2011, 11:12

The meet did happen. And by usual Chennai-meet standards, 10 tbhp-ians is a crowd.

I believe I was the first to reach, at around 6:45AM. Parked on the beach road opposite Queen Mary's college - I guess for any future Marina meets, we can have this as the meeting location, because while finding Gandhi statue is easy, people end up parking (and awaiting others) at various sides of the statue. Since I am early, try to pack in some exercise and do some walking. SMS Phoenix! at 7AM that I am there - he replies that he is on his way.

The landmark for the meeting-point :

Cops from the mounted division of CCTP, keeping vehicles at bay from the morning walkers.

As I walk back, I see a black Fiesta 1.6S with neat alloys - this has to be a tbhp-ian and I correctly guess it to be anachronix. Meanwhile Blue Thunder (BT) in his Gypsy has parked near my Baleno and now the 1.6S is also parked alongside. Catch up with BT and anachronix and while we talk, Jayanth, Ajay & neoranjith come over. Headers and madan98.3 join in as well. A few minutes later slipstream drives over in his Swift_D. The last member to join is inder_s1 (with wife and daughter).

Some snaps from the meet - not very clear because our folks were standing with their back to the sun.

From L-R : anachronix, ajay, phoenix, neoranjith (shy), inder_s1 & part of slipstream

L-R : anachronix, ajay, phoenix, neoranjith, inder_s1, headers, slipstream & madan

Apart from the folks named earlier, you can see Blue Thunder in this snap - extreme left.

Other snaps from the Marina, which was a beehive of activity at 7AM. The beach gets active with walkers as early as 5. You have groups of people practising everything from karate to skating.

Walkers around the Gandhi statue platform.

A couple of young boys walking on the boulders - the plastic bags on their shoulders had empty bottles picked up from the beach.

The skating rink, with some kids practising their moves.

Apart from the usual ribbing, one of the things discussed was to have the next drive, soon for which a separate thread to be created.
Where : Pondichery
When : Weekend of 11-12 June 2011

bivin · 29th May 2011, 13:46

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Originally Posted by ph03n!x

Here is a few from the met, clicked on my phone.

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By the skating rink - this is where Biju moved the meeting spot to

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Gandhi and Nationalism in opposite directions?!!

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After a hearty breakfast at New Woodlands - Inder and family had joined us, Biju (SupremeBaleno), Bivin, Anachronix and Senthil (Blue "Math" Thunder) had to skip breakfast.

More pics to follow from others!

Unfortunately i couldnt make it to the meet, due to the after affects of the aftermatch celebrations last night..

Blue Thunder · 29th May 2011, 15:04

Those who had not yet bathed had an opportunity to get wet ! Anyone has pics of that selective wetting phenomenon

Some pics from my side :

YaeJay · 29th May 2011, 17:06

Sorry folks, dozed off. and woke up much later :( . Hope everyone had a good time. I don't think I can do pondy since I have already made plans.

nitrous · 29th May 2011, 18:07

Wow! What a surprise!
Great to see all the usual suspects and everyone's smiling or laughing in almost every picture.

Great of Ajay2233 and Inder_s1 to join. Wish there were more new bhpians getting acquainted with the older members.

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Originally Posted by headers

PSSS: There was a TBHP Banner somewhere ? Nitrous, where is it?

At my place.

Gansan · 29th May 2011, 19:43

I was away on vacation and returned only today. Hope everyone had a good time!

inder_s1 · 29th May 2011, 21:21

It was great to meet Chennai BHPians. Thanks guys.

I'm in for Pondy trip on 12 as of now. Unfortunately, I forgot my cam in Bangy and my comm was in my car so no pics from my end.

Overall nice to know all of you. Looking forward to meet you guys again

supremeBaleno · 30th May 2011, 10:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by headers

June 12 for Pondy - A repeat of St. James Court - Any takers?

Created a new thread for this.

anachronix · 30th May 2011, 11:19

Nice to meet you all folks, a meet that finally happened after almost an year and half

HOTROD · 30th May 2011, 21:09

It s so nice see you people meeting up..do miss meets like this !!

neoranjit · 30th May 2011, 22:39

^^ What a surprise. Finally we hear from Superman himself

May be you should take a break, visit us for a weekend and go back. When you have control of so many planes, a weekend trip is for sure not a big deal.

ajay2233 · 31st May 2011, 09:25

It was wonderful to have met all of you!
looking forward to more meets.

@BlueThunder, sorry no pics of the water washing performed on the drivers!

ph03n!x · 31st May 2011, 12:12

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Originally Posted by HOTROD

It s so nice see you people meeting up..do miss meets like this !!

Hope you are drowning your sorrow in Burgos Street

29th May 2011, 11:04	#3437
ph03n!x Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 2,587 Thanked: 6,080 Times	re: Chennai Team-BHP Meets: 2017 Here is a few from the met, clicked on my phone. By the skating rink - this is where Biju moved the meeting spot to Gandhi and Nationalism in opposite directions?!! After a hearty breakfast at New Woodlands - Inder and family had joined us, Biju (SupremeBaleno), Bivin, Anachronix and Senthil (Blue "Math" Thunder) had to skip breakfast. More pics to follow from others! Last edited by ph03n!x : 29th May 2011 at 11:06.
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29th May 2011, 11:12	#3438
supremeBaleno Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chennai / Kochi Posts: 5,654 Thanked: 2,790 Times View My Garage	re: Chennai Team-BHP Meets: 2017 The meet did happen. And by usual Chennai-meet standards, 10 tbhp-ians is a crowd. I believe I was the first to reach, at around 6:45AM. Parked on the beach road opposite Queen Mary's college - I guess for any future Marina meets, we can have this as the meeting location, because while finding Gandhi statue is easy, people end up parking (and awaiting others) at various sides of the statue. Since I am early, try to pack in some exercise and do some walking. SMS Phoenix! at 7AM that I am there - he replies that he is on his way. The landmark for the meeting-point : Cops from the mounted division of CCTP, keeping vehicles at bay from the morning walkers. As I walk back, I see a black Fiesta 1.6S with neat alloys - this has to be a tbhp-ian and I correctly guess it to be anachronix. Meanwhile Blue Thunder (BT) in his Gypsy has parked near my Baleno and now the 1.6S is also parked alongside. Catch up with BT and anachronix and while we talk, Jayanth, Ajay & neoranjith come over. Headers and madan98.3 join in as well. A few minutes later slipstream drives over in his Swift_D. The last member to join is inder_s1 (with wife and daughter). Some snaps from the meet - not very clear because our folks were standing with their back to the sun. From L-R : anachronix, ajay, phoenix, neoranjith (shy), inder_s1 & part of slipstream L-R : anachronix, ajay, phoenix, neoranjith, inder_s1, headers, slipstream & madan Apart from the folks named earlier, you can see Blue Thunder in this snap - extreme left. Other snaps from the Marina, which was a beehive of activity at 7AM. The beach gets active with walkers as early as 5. You have groups of people practising everything from karate to skating. Walkers around the Gandhi statue platform. A couple of young boys walking on the boulders - the plastic bags on their shoulders had empty bottles picked up from the beach. The skating rink, with some kids practising their moves. Apart from the usual ribbing, one of the things discussed was to have the next drive, soon for which a separate thread to be created. Where : Pondichery When : Weekend of 11-12 June 2011 Last edited by supremeBaleno : 29th May 2011 at 11:18.
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29th May 2011, 15:04	#3440
Blue Thunder Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Right here . Posts: 1,663 Thanked: 397 Times View My Garage	re: Chennai Team-BHP Meets: 2017 Those who had not yet bathed had an opportunity to get wet ! Anyone has pics of that selective wetting phenomenon Some pics from my side :
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29th May 2011, 17:06	#3441
YaeJay BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: . Posts: 489 Thanked: 131 Times	re: Chennai Team-BHP Meets: 2017 Sorry folks, dozed off. and woke up much later :( . Hope everyone had a good time. I don't think I can do pondy since I have already made plans.
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29th May 2011, 19:43	#3443
Gansan Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 4,563 Thanked: 5,660 Times	re: Chennai Team-BHP Meets: 2017 I was away on vacation and returned only today. Hope everyone had a good time!
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29th May 2011, 21:21	#3444
inder_s1 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 238 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	re: Chennai Team-BHP Meets: 2017 It was great to meet Chennai BHPians. Thanks guys. I'm in for Pondy trip on 12 as of now. Unfortunately, I forgot my cam in Bangy and my comm was in my car so no pics from my end. Overall nice to know all of you. Looking forward to meet you guys again
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30th May 2011, 11:19	#3446
anachronix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 3,286 Thanked: 1,336 Times View My Garage	re: Chennai Team-BHP Meets: 2017 Nice to meet you all folks, a meet that finally happened after almost an year and half
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30th May 2011, 21:09	#3447
HOTROD BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 134 Thanked: 181 Times	re: Chennai Team-BHP Meets: 2017 It s so nice see you people meeting up..do miss meets like this !!
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30th May 2011, 22:39	#3448
neoranjit BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 588 Thanked: 196 Times View My Garage	re: Chennai Team-BHP Meets: 2017 ^^ What a surprise. Finally we hear from Superman himself May be you should take a break, visit us for a weekend and go back. When you have control of so many planes, a weekend trip is for sure not a big deal.
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31st May 2011, 09:25	#3449
ajay2233 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 155 Thanked: 10 Times View My Garage	re: Chennai Team-BHP Meets: 2017 It was wonderful to have met all of you! looking forward to more meets. @BlueThunder, sorry no pics of the water washing performed on the drivers!
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