[mobike008]

Originally Posted by hillram

Count me in for Dinner at Hampshire Plaza tonight.... as usual Hillram + 1 (kid going free !!!!)

Ram, your on fire, aren't you?

Btw, for you and your better half, there is a customized package. So lesser damages for you....I hope your smiling

Originally Posted by himanshugoswami

Also, who wants to lay a wager that by March 16, there will be a thread up for an April meet, much before the MArch 15 meet report is up.!!

I'll take you up on that wager. Infact, with some help from Suren, i think our early April Drive location is also almost decided.

Suren, would you like to unveil that little chat we were discussed that location a few days ago?

[hillram]

Avi..Been advised not to bring better half and Kid by a CUG member for the Hampshire dinner due to various reasons.Hence dropping out of this.
I will come and collect the T-Shirt however and push off.

[suren181]

Yes, Avi, I would like to. Firstly, I guess it would help if a few guys go on a recce and add some good snaps of the place, unlike the pathetic snaps am going to post below.

This place is hardly 40~50 kms away from the city. Roads are decent. The highlight is that there is a huge lake out there which is safe enough to splash around in/fishing etc.

On the other side of the road its all greenery, as in paddy fields etc. The backdrop are small hillocks, for those who feel like a trek.

You could always have a BBQ going, if interested.

Main reason to suggest this place is since its so near to the city, it would help folks who say on a lazy Sunday suddenly have the urge to go out for a few kms and wished they didn't have to spend too many hours on driving. This could be the place catch my drift.

These pics don't speak a thousand words, but would give you a glimpse.

[Ravveendrra]

Originally Posted by suren181

Yes, Avi, I would like to. Firstly, I guess it would help if a few guys go on a recce and add some good snaps of the place, unlike the pathetic snaps am going to post below.

This place is hardly 40~50 kms away from the city. Roads are decent. The highlight is that there is a huge lake out there which is safe enough to splash around in/fishing etc.

On the other side of the road its all greenery, as in paddy fields etc. The backdrop are small hillocks, for those who feel like a trek.

You could always have a BBQ going, if interested.

Main reason to suggest this place is since its so near to the city, it would help folks who say on a lazy Sunday suddenly have the urge to go out for a few kms and wished they didn't have to spend too many hours on driving. This could be the place catch my drift.

These pics don't speak a thousand words, but would give you a glimpse.

Sounds fabulous to me. Good roads, close to city and shade at venue, water body is an added attraction.

Thanks Suren.
Cheers,

[mobike008]

Originally Posted by hillram

Avi..Been advised not to bring better half and Kid by a CUG member for the Hampshire dinner due to various reasons.Hence dropping out of this.
I will come and collect the T-Shirt however and push off.

Hmm, that's interesting!

Suren thanks for those pictures. The place indeed looks quite interesting.

I am sure it would be a nice place for wannbe anglers. However, since i dont see any shade anywhere for miles, this place would be ideal for a later afternoon or really early morning sojourn during summers.

EDIT: I saw some shade JUST now....LOL....Great place Suren, we can do it next time..what do you guys say?

[MileCruncher]

I just went and got the T-Shirts and they are presently lying in my car's boot.

So what is the last count on Hampshire so that I can call up and reserve table

[suren181]

In fact eventhough the shade looks sparse, the breeze that blew through was truly refreshing, partly due to the water body and partly due to the greenery around.

Was told that this place is a must visit during the winter and the monsoons (well, when did Hyderabad see one last?). The reason being, all the shrubbery on the surrounding hillocks would actually be lush green.

[mobike008]

Originally Posted by MileCruncher

I just went and got the T-Shirts and they are presently lying in my car's boot.

What a casual way to annouce you got 'em?. It is unpardonable!

Originally Posted by suren181

In fact eventhough the shade looks sparse, the breeze that blew through was truly refreshing, partly due to the water body and partly due to the greenery around.

Was told that this place is a must visit during the winter and the monsoons (well, when did Hyderabad see one last?). The reason being, all the shrubbery on the surrounding hillocks would actually be lush green.

Sounds really good Suren. I think we can send a reconnaisance team to take stock of situation for appropriate planning for our visit

[absynthguzzler]

Originally Posted by himanshugoswami

man, this March 15 meet planning has already resulted in 3 advance meets!!

we Hydeez are a bunch of certified lunatics

Also, who wants to lay a wager that by March 16, there will be a thread up for an April meet, much before the MArch 15 meet report is up.!!

actually come to think of it, we are already discussing an end march early april event/meet in the form of a Ghazal and Sherbet night.......

Errm , Himanshu Sir , i haven't forgotten your proposal to have an evening at mine ... so the next one is already in schedule

[MileCruncher]

Just reserved a table for 13 at Bombay Palace at Hampshire Plaza. Restaurant Opens at 7.30 and told them that we will be the first ones to enter the restaurants, so please be on time. Ghazal starts 8.00 pm

Confirmed Names
1. Mobike008
2. Rajesh Rawal
3. Suren181
4. Milecruncher
5. Pulsar56
6. Nag
7. Absynthguzzler
8. Raveendra
9. Anurag_p80
10. Furiousphinx
11. Zen91
12. Sai Thakur

[vito_parry]

Hey every1 a big IN from me for the drive meet on 15th. Infact can add +2 (collogues - Rahul , Kishore) would be joing me. They have seen me going through the thread and hopped in.

MY Ride - Santro

Anyone coming down from secendrabad area will be waiting at Yatri Nivas by 8:30.
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[pulsar56]

Drive Meet Update as on Friday the 13th :-

March'09 Drive Destination :Anantgiri Hills, Vikarabad
Distance : 150 kms ( Up and Down)
Meeting Point : SD Eye Hospital, Masab Tank & A.P Police Academy golchakkar(ORR)
Meeting Time: 9:00 A.M

Mar 15th Drive:-
1. Mobike008+1 ( Accent Viva CRDi)
2. Milecruncher +1 ( Fiat UNO)
3. AbsynthGuzzler ( New Honda City)
4. Pulsar56 ( Maruti Zen)
5. Ravveendrra ( Skoda Laura)
6. Rajesh Rawal ( Hyundai Santro)
7. Zen91 ( Ford Ikon)
8. Sai Thakur (Innova?)
9. Romyeo4U(Santro)
10. Devnull + 1 ( Chevy Spark)
11. Naveen k.k(he'll meet us at vikarabad)- (Fiat Palio)
12. Getsurya - Mahindra Scorpio-M-Hawk
13. Suren181 + 2 ( Rajdoot Bobby...LOL)
14.Himanshu ( Tata Safari)
15 Anurag_p80+1 ( Fiat Palio)
16 Hillram +1 ( Mitsubushi Cedia)
17 Sagar (Tentative)
18. Downsouth ( Fiat Linea)
19. Vito Parry ( Santro )
20. Kutlee ( Old Honda City)
21. Mitesh ( Mobike's Friend)
22. Fazal Adil (Tentative)
23. Rider60 ( Accent Viva CRDi)
24. Tipu (Mitsubushi Lancer Or KariZMA)
25. Brajesh ( Mobike's Colleague)
26. Anshul ( Mobike's Colleague)
27. kkr2k2 (Tentative)

Dinner Meet at Hampshire Plaza on Friday the 13th
Meeting Time: 7:30 PM
Confirmed Names
1. Mobike008
2. Rajesh Rawal
3. Suren181
4. Milecruncher
5. Pulsar56
6. Nag
7. Absynthguzzler
8. Raveendra
9. Anurag_p80
10. Furiousphinx
11. Zen91
12. Sai Thakur

[absynthguzzler]

Originally Posted by vito_parry

Hey every1 a big IN from me for the drive meet on 15th. Infact can add +2 (collogues - Rahul , Kishore) would be joing me. They have seen me going through the thread and hopped in.

MY Ride - Santro

Anyone coming down from secendrabad area will be waiting at Yatri Nivas by 8:30.
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I'll be driving down from tarnaka but Sat is party time in Novotel and that place is open till 2:30! so I dunno if ill make it at 8:30 lol.

Friday : Hampshire
Sat : Novotel till 2:30Am on Sunday
Sun :Vikarabad to take a swim and get shot as well as pick up some chicks

Did somebody say Recession ?

[nagvasireddy]

@Suren and Mobike

Nice pictures. Is this "Narsapur reserve forest" on Nizamabad highway? I am almost sure that it is not. But the pictures are very encouraging.

Which means that we can try out "Narsapur reserve forest" next time
This place is about 30-35 KMs from Hitec city (via Miyapur-Bachupally), with not very dense forestation and a medium sized lake - good for trekking.

[mobike008]

Originally Posted by MileCruncher

Just reserved a table for 13 at Bombay Palace at Hampshire Plaza. Restaurant Opens at 7.30 and told them that we will be the first ones to enter the restaurants, so please be on time. Ghazal starts 8.00 pm

MC, as discussed, hope you were able to squeeze the discount out of them. If you are not able to, allow me to do the honors. Post up the revised rate/head ASAP

Originally Posted by absynthguzzler

I'll be driving down from tarnaka but Sat is party time in Novotel and that place is open till 2:30! so I dunno if ill make it at 8:30 lol.

Friday : Hampshire
Sat : Novotel till 2:30Am on Sunday
Sun :Vikarabad to take a swim and get shot as well as pick up some chicks

Did somebody say Recession ?

Arun, i strongly suggest, please carry some additional clothes, perfume, if possible a sleeping bag since i see a very slim chances of you going home after the Hampshire stint tonight

@Venkat, awesome you can make it. Also nice to see that your recruiting people like i normally do for these meets..LOL

@Pulsar, Recession? Care to explain what is that? I searched everywhere but just couldnt get the meaning of it.