[hyd_traveller]

The photos, the write ups and the status updates of some of the attendees with whom I am friends on FB is a clear indication that this meet must have been one of the most awesome fun times ever.
Feels miserable to have missed it out but it gives me immense satisfaction that all of you enjoyed it to the hilt.
Doing the whole ORR (to the extent ready and open to public) has been on my radar for some times now and the chance of getting to do it with all of you fellow forum members would have been the most wonderful opportunity but alas, the preparations for my impending trip starting in another 2 hours from now did not permit me to join in.
So, what was the final list of actual attendees and also their rides? (PS : Do include Traveloholic and Fleetmaster also in the list who met all of you at a point somewhere enroute).

[vnabhi]

Guys

Only today I read in TOI about the government mulling tolls all along the ORR from May.

Think about the $$$ we saved in the run yesterday . And imgagine slowing down every 10 minutes to pay toll. It's best to exploit the ORR before that happens.

The lunch was so heavy, I had to skip dinner for the second day. Feeling re-invigorated today, especially after seeing pedal-to-medal action in the Fiesta S and the Cruze yesterday.

[mobike008]

Originally Posted by vnabhi

Guys

Only today I read in TOI about the government mulling tolls all along the ORR from May. Think about the $$$ we saved in the run yesterday . And imgagine slowing down every 10 minutes to pay toll. It's best to exploit the ORR before that happens.

The lunch was so heavy, I had to skip dinner for the second day. Feeling re-invigorated today, especially after seeing pedal-to-medal action in the Fiesta S and the Cruze yesterday.

+1. I too read the same news and felt exactly the same. Lets plan another run before May-2012 before they start the toll tax

Originally Posted by hyd_traveller

So, what was the final list of actual attendees and also their rides? (PS : Do include Traveloholic and Fleetmaster also in the list who met all of you at a point somewhere enroute).

Below was the final headcount who actually made it to the meet. Actually sad numbers compared to original head-count

Where : ORR Darshan
When : Sunday, Feb 5th, 2012
Time : 9:30AM
Meeting Point : Shamshabad Junction (Under Flyover that goes to Airport) before NH7 highway starts.

1. Mobike008 (Cruze)
2. NeilGuy +Vnabhi (Fiesta S)
3. Rajesh Rawal + 2 (Wife & Cousin) (Santro)
4. Motoringlover (Santro)
5. CtrlAltDel & Norules (Magnum)
6. Shyamal+1 (Verna)
7. Travelholic +Fleetmaster (Santro)
8. Hillram (Maruti Suzuki SS80)
9. Sudipta + shiMshumAra + 1 (Scorpio)
10. a4anurag (Ritz)
11. SRMurthy (i10)

[a4anurag]

My first drive meet and what a fantastic way to enjoy both the roads and food.

Attendance was decent with a wide variety of cars and all smoking the tarmac from the word GO! Avinash (Cruze) and NoRules (Optra Magnum) were not in the horizon at all on the whole of the ORR except for the halt times. The best way to keep them in vision is drive on a potholed roads

Both the Santro's were FAST! Who says Santro's are punny and city oriented cars?! And the only person I was keeping pace in the whole of the drive was S R Murthy's i10. We both were the only sedate drivers to keep the cars between 100-120kmph range. But the best looking car was the Fiesta 1.6 S in that killer blue shade. Hats off to Hill Ram for the Maruti SS 800 DX which was beautifully restored and stock! Wish I had got a chance to drive that car.

Anecdotes from Avinash and Ravikanth were keeping us entertained and help us know the "other Team-BHP members" who were not present and their experiences of previous meets.

The food and place was a very good one since it was GREEN and peaceful and moreover all of were hungry like hell and ready to pounce on any thing available. the starters lasted for not more than a minute I guess. Dhal was the best in the veg side of dishes of the main course and starters all rock!

Thanks to the whole Team and people at the restaurant to feed us such lovely food without keeping us wait for long.











Let us plan more of such meets and keep the attendance high so that more of fun and rubber burning happens.

Last but not the lease my car has reached its 46000kms mark yesterday while returning home.



One thing that some of us would have noticed while returning home was two accidents. Any details on how they happened any injuries. Have a couple of pictures of one accident involving an Innova and a Autorickshaw.





Cheers and Thank you ALL!

Anurag.

[sudipta]

My first drive meet as well and it was great. Thanks for all the planning and arrangements to all. I am already looking forward for the next one.

As suggested by mobike008, the threads for my car and bike are given below.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...e-scorpio.html

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motorb...ic-chrome.html

[mobike008]

Originally Posted by a4anurag

My first drive meet and what a fantastic way to enjoy both the roads and food.

Your first meet and you have already written a neat report?

Fantastic. Like that spirit.

Originally Posted by sudipta

As suggested by mobike008, the threads for my car and bike are given below.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...e-scorpio.html

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motorb...ic-chrome.html

Sudipta, Wonderful to meet you! Lets plan a BULL meet in March-2012.

It would be awesome to take a picture of 3 Maroon Chrome BULLS together

Plan is to ride till Pragati Resorts and lunch there. Keep an eye open on this thread for updates on all future meets

Will hop over to your ownership threads soon.

[a4anurag]

Originally Posted by mobike008

Your first meet and you have already written a neat report?

Fantastic. Like that spirit.

Thanks Avinash!

The meet has got my spirits back and so does my spirit get high when i'm on Team-BHP!

[mobike008]

Originally Posted by a4anurag

The food and place was a very good one since it was GREEN and peaceful and moreover all of were hungry like hell and ready to pounce on any thing available. the starters lasted for not more than a minute I guess.

Were you referring to these starters? Yup, they were delicious !!

[a4anurag]

Originally Posted by mobike008

Were you referring to these starters? Yup, they were delicious !!

It was like ' Mr. Mallesh' had kept empty plates on the table with out no starters. Some of them were trying to find the toothpick for picking the starters but sadly before they found one toothpick the plate was empty!

It was like we could survive without the main course and only on starters.

[hillram]

Four Team Bhpians rode this morning to Pragati Resorts for breakfast and had jolly good time.Some nice landscapped location and a good sunny day to ride along.Total distance covered to and fro was approximately 80kms.
Riders were :
- Hillram : Yamaha V Star Enticer
- Mobike008 : RE Classic Chrome
- Raju D : RE Classic Desert Storm
- VCx : Yamaha FZ-S

[sudipta]

Originally Posted by hillram

Four Team Bhpians rode this morning to Pragati Resorts for breakfast and had jolly good time.Some nice landscapped location and a good sunny day to ride along.Total distance covered to and fro was approximately 80kms.
Riders were :
- Hillram : Yamaha V Star Enticer
- Mobike008 : RE Classic Chrome
- Raju D : RE Classic Desert Storm
- VCx : Yamaha FZ-S

Hey,

I could have joined if anyone told me for this great ride.

let me know if you are doing it again sometime soon.

[G_AmbyMad]

Greetings all.

So, my new year resolution was to stop working so damned much and take time out to do things I enjoyed. As most resolutions go, it took some time for me to get into gear and here I am, having gone through this thread and deciding to join this merry gang on your next meet.

Look forward to joining you all.

Best,

G

[MileCruncher]

When is the next meet folks?

Will it be an outstation one?

[mobike008]

Originally Posted by sudipta

Hey,
I could have joined if anyone told me for this great ride.
let me know if you are doing it again sometime soon.

Originally Posted by G_AmbyMad

Greetings all.
So, my new year resolution was to stop working so damned much and take time out to do things I enjoyed. As most resolutions go, it took some time for me to get into gear and here I am, having gone through this thread and deciding to join this merry gang on your next meet.

Originally Posted by MileCruncher

When is the next meet folks?
Will it be an outstation one?

Lets plan a meet on March 18th or March 25th both of which are sundays. Other weekends dont work for me.

I recommend we drive to Vikarabad Lake and on return retire at beautiful Jolly Wood Resort where we went last time and it was an enjoyable afternoon. And, this time we can plan in advance for an even better experience.

[sudipta]

Originally Posted by mobike008

Lets plan a meet on March 18th or March 25th both of which are sundays. Other weekends dont work for me.

I recommend we drive to Vikarabad Lake and on return retire at beautiful Jolly Wood Resort where we went last time and it was an enjoyable afternoon. And, this time we can plan in advance for an even better experience.

I am game for 18 March as 25 may not work for me.