Hello, is there anybody in there? - Team-BHP

comfortablynumb · 18th July 2009, 14:01

Hello folks! This is Vikram here, signing into the T-BHP intro section [at long last] on the 2nd anniversary of my joining date.

I'm from Pune, 33 years old [though the refrain that I don't act my age is common amongst my near & dear ones] and work for a medium sized IT company.

Apart from being interested in automobiles, I like to spend my spare time doing cross country running, cycling, reading, solving crosswords and learning photography [have recently bought a Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ-28]. I was a regular hockey player [like the Palio, that sport too is sadly a very underrated and neglected entity in our country], once upon a time, till our club closed down due to a variety of reasons; so now, I just watch it when and if it's being broadcast on TV.

I heard about Team-BHP from a colleague who advised me to browse through it's contents prior to buying my own car 2 years ago. That helped a lot in zeroing in on my final choice for my 1st car, a retro Formula Red Palio 1.6 Sports. Since then, the frequency of typing Team-BHP - The Definitive Indian Car Community in my browser has only increased, and it now occupies top spot in my favourites menu. Till date, I was mostly a spectator, but hope to contribute soon to the forum, in the form of a long term ownership report, when my car completes 2 years.

Looking forward to a long association with this wonderful group!

Cheers,
Vikram

Wolfheart · 18th July 2009, 14:34

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Originally Posted by comfortablynumb

Hello folks! This is Vikram here, signing into the T-BHP intro section [at long last] on the 2nd anniversary of my joining date.
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Looking forward to a long association with this wonderful group!

Cheers,
Vikram

Hey Vikram,

I have signed up recently as well. Welcome aboard mate!!

*VT* · 18th July 2009, 14:55

Hi Vikram,
Better late than never, Nice to see your introduction, Welcome to Team - Brake Horse Power.

Enjoy your stay.

VT

neel385 · 19th July 2009, 01:48

Hey!! Welcome abroad. Had the title of your post been "Is there anybody OUT there" we would have probably known your preferences in music!!

pulsar56 · 19th July 2009, 01:56

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Hello, is there anybody in there?

You think we are ever out of T-BHP? LOL!
Welcome to the mad mad world of auto enthusiasts! It really is a beautiful sensation to be a part of this amazing forum!
Do take a pitstop at the forum rules for a trouble free drive!

mobike008 · 19th July 2009, 11:13

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Originally Posted by neel385

Hey!! Welcome abroad.

I think you meant aboard

@Pink Floyd Fan, Welcome to the Auto junkie's world. Like Pulsar said, you will find people only in here.

Have fun and do read the rules of the forum for a enjoyable journey

Nitronium · 19th July 2009, 12:33

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Originally Posted by neel385

Hey!! Welcome abroad. Had the title of your post been "Is there anybody OUT there" we would have probably known your preferences in music!!

Dude, no i think he's got the words right

Welcome aboard dude, there's always room for another motoring enthusiast. You'll find that that there are threads that cater to almost every other field of interest as well.

Looking forward to a detailed review on your ride in our Long term ownership review thread. Cheers

comfortablynumb · 19th July 2009, 18:07

Wolfheart,*VT*, neel385, pulsar56, mobike008, Nitronium - Thank you for the words of welcome, gentlemen! :-)

Cheers,
Vikram

Sawyer · 19th July 2009, 18:13

Always good to have someone on board with a wide range of interests! And a hockey fan in a country that is nuts about a sport it is becoming a couch potato over. Welcome!

sanjayatarizona · 19th July 2009, 18:24

Welcome aboard Vikram.

Was curious as to what your handle indicates. Where are you/what makes you comfortably numb?

N'joy...

comfortablynumb · 19th July 2009, 21:56

Thank you for the welcome, Sawyer & sanjayatarizona!

@sanjayatarizona - Comfortably Numb is the name of my all time favourite song, by Pink Floyd. I'm from Pune, so you wouldn't be too far off the mark in describing my demeanour in this city's traffic as "comfortably numb" - helps to keep stress and road rage at bay. :-)

Cheers,
Vikram

gpa · 20th July 2009, 00:45

Welcome aboard Vikram. I'm a huge Pink Floyd fan as well. However, in BLR's maddening traffic, I prefer listening to Wish you were here along with a lot of Rock 'n Roll from the 60s

Cheers mate!
Pritish

MitzYeah · 20th July 2009, 21:40

Welcome Vikram! Am a Pink Floyd fan as well, so glad to see another one here.

comfortablynumb · 21st July 2009, 22:42

Thanks for the welcome, gpa & MitzYeah!

MitzYeah, good to see that you are a fellow Fiat owner. Hope the GP is treating you well. :-)

Cheers,
Vikram

kuttapan · 22nd July 2009, 00:07

Welcome, Mr Numb ! Can't fathom why you decided to stay away from posting for so long ! Anyways, now that you made a start, don't stop.

18th July 2009, 14:01	#1 (permalink)
comfortablynumb BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 87	Hello, is there anybody in there? Hello folks! This is Vikram here, signing into the T-BHP intro section [at long last] on the 2nd anniversary of my joining date. I'm from Pune, 33 years old [though the refrain that I don't act my age is common amongst my near & dear ones] and work for a medium sized IT company. Apart from being interested in automobiles, I like to spend my spare time doing cross country running, cycling, reading, solving crosswords and learning photography [have recently bought a Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ-28]. I was a regular hockey player [like the Palio, that sport too is sadly a very underrated and neglected entity in our country], once upon a time, till our club closed down due to a variety of reasons; so now, I just watch it when and if it's being broadcast on TV. I heard about Team-BHP from a colleague who advised me to browse through it's contents prior to buying my own car 2 years ago. That helped a lot in zeroing in on my final choice for my 1st car, a retro Formula Red Palio 1.6 Sports. Since then, the frequency of typing Team-BHP - The Definitive Indian Car Community in my browser has only increased, and it now occupies top spot in my favourites menu. Till date, I was mostly a spectator, but hope to contribute soon to the forum, in the form of a long term ownership report, when my car completes 2 years. Looking forward to a long association with this wonderful group! Cheers, Vikram __________________ Two wrongs don't make a right but three rights make a left.

19th July 2009, 18:07	#8 (permalink)
comfortablynumb BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 87	Wolfheart,VT, neel385, pulsar56, mobike008, Nitronium - Thank you for the words of welcome, gentlemen! :-) Cheers, Vikram __________________ Two wrongs don't make a right but three rights make a left.

19th July 2009, 18:13	#9 (permalink)
Sawyer Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 1,012	Always good to have someone on board with a wide range of interests! And a hockey fan in a country that is nuts about a sport it is becoming a couch potato over. Welcome! __________________ If anything is worth doing, it is worth doing well

19th July 2009, 18:24	#10 (permalink)
sanjayatarizona BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: "God's own Shaap" Posts: 328	Welcome aboard Vikram. Was curious as to what your handle indicates. Where are you/what makes you comfortably numb? N'joy... __________________ Nothing is impossible when you don't know what you're talking about...

19th July 2009, 21:56	#11 (permalink)
comfortablynumb BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 87	Thank you for the welcome, Sawyer & sanjayatarizona! @sanjayatarizona - Comfortably Numb is the name of my all time favourite song, by Pink Floyd. I'm from Pune, so you wouldn't be too far off the mark in describing my demeanour in this city's traffic as "comfortably numb" - helps to keep stress and road rage at bay. :-) Cheers, Vikram __________________ Two wrongs don't make a right but three rights make a left.

18th July 2009, 14:55	#3 (permalink)
VT BANNED Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: India Posts: 111 Infractions: 0/1 (10)	Hi Vikram, Better late than never, Nice to see your introduction, Welcome to Team - Brake Horse Power. Enjoy your stay. VT

19th July 2009, 01:48	#4 (permalink)
neel385 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bidar Posts: 78 View My Garage	Hey!! Welcome abroad. Had the title of your post been "Is there anybody OUT there" we would have probably known your preferences in music!!

20th July 2009, 00:45	#12 (permalink)
gpa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,304	Welcome aboard Vikram. I'm a huge Pink Floyd fan as well. However, in BLR's maddening traffic, I prefer listening to Wish you were here along with a lot of Rock 'n Roll from the 60s Cheers mate! Pritish __________________ Maruti Suzuki Alto (May 08) - 23,000 KMS Hyundai Santro (Feb 05) - 59,000 KMS

20th July 2009, 21:40	#13 (permalink)
MitzYeah Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 7	Welcome Vikram! Am a Pink Floyd fan as well, so glad to see another one here. __________________ I have simple tastes. I am easily satisfied by the best. Fiat GP MJD Emotion Pk 2009

21st July 2009, 22:42	#14 (permalink)
comfortablynumb BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 87	Thanks for the welcome, gpa & MitzYeah! MitzYeah, good to see that you are a fellow Fiat owner. Hope the GP is treating you well. :-) Cheers, Vikram __________________ Two wrongs don't make a right but three rights make a left.

22nd July 2009, 00:07	#15 (permalink)
kuttapan Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,084 View My Garage	Welcome, Mr Numb ! Can't fathom why you decided to stay away from posting for so long ! Anyways, now that you made a start, don't stop.