5 years, thousands of visits to muster the courage and finally a proud member

rksdotcom · 3rd October 2011, 10:48

Hi to fellow members and distinguished guides of the forum! I am Rajesh K Sharma (hence the handle : rksDotCom), 31, from Navi Mumbai.

It was 19:19 HRS on Friday when my iPhone vibrated alerting me receipt of an email, while I was still busy in my office over month-end closing, and to my pleasant surprise it was a glowing email from Team-BHP, announcing approval of my membership. It was my 2nd attempt in last 7 days and I had almost lost hope that my membership is getting approved, though I felt that the explanation given by me in my second attempt was quite honest and heart-felt. I expected it to work for approval and it actually did.

Yes, I have been visiting this site on and off, looking at the quality and kind of knowledge on display here, however tempted, I always felt way inferior and hence could not muster the courage to apply for a membership. I guess in past week temptation proved too much and I put my request for sign up and here I am an enthusiastically novice petrol head.

I come from a modest background, two-wheeler were the luxury machine in my family. During my high school I learned to drive a Rajdoot ( yes the rural warhorse, owned by my father) 3 gears and 175cc of power it could take any kind of terrain. Then I craved for a RX100 and joining my post graduation, I was gifted one by my uncle, I have been in love with her since then.

Cut to 2007 and I was able to purchase a new maruti 800, it has run 72K KM so far and have never had a break-down except for a freak accident where a auto rickshaw smashed my LHS door, while my vehicle was almost stationary. It still runs good. I also have a SX4 ZXI 2008 model, run 30K KM so far, I am 2nd owner. SX4 is a pleasure to drive and I love the occasional runs to Pune in it.

The intro got lengthy so I cut it short, I am a supply chain / logistics guy for earning my bread and butter; driving is big stress buster for me. I love reading, a great fan of everything Apple, do a bit of amateur photography and some time write a few scribbles sounding distantly like a poem (Hindi). That's me, and I am here to learn.

Thanks everyone and admin for accepting my membership and look forward to be part of this illustrious group of people.

anekho · 3rd October 2011, 11:36

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Originally Posted by rksdotcom

Hi to fellow members and distinguished guides of the forum! I am Rajesh K Sharma (hence the handle : rksDotCom), 31, from Navi Mumbai.

Welcome to the team, Rajesh!

Very nicely written intro, I enjoyed reading it!
Please don't feel inferior - we're all here to learn from each other.

Cheers!

sudev · 3rd October 2011, 12:50

Welcome Rajesh. All of us here are students and learners with shared passion about all things automotive.

AvinashV · 7th October 2011, 20:00

Welcome aboard Rajesh. Even I felt exactly the same way when applying to be a member. Felt like a novice & still do, when reading the information most members punch out. But no better place on the web to change that than - Team - BHP & before you know it, you'll be advising the newbies.

rajeshsundaram · 7th October 2011, 21:12

Hi Rajesh!

Good to meet another TBHPian Rajesh! My name is Rajesh K Sundaram.

Welcome to TBHP!

sidwadia · 7th October 2011, 22:13

Welcome Rajesh, I am sure this will be one of the most rewarding experience as it has been for me.
I am still a novice with limited understanding , however the opportunity to interact & express my point of view feels great !
Not to forget, the expert opinion that we all get without any bias :-)
cheers

rksdotcom · 9th October 2011, 11:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by anekho

Welcome to the team, Rajesh!

Very nicely written intro, I enjoyed reading it!
Please don't feel inferior - we're all here to learn from each other.

Cheers!

Quote:

Originally Posted by sudev

Welcome Rajesh. All of us here are students and learners with shared passion about all things automotive.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AvinashV

Welcome aboard Rajesh. Even I felt exactly the same way when applying to be a member. Felt like a novice & still do, when reading the information most members punch out. But no better place on the web to change that than - Team - BHP & before you know it, you'll be advising the newbies.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rajeshsundaram

Hi Rajesh!

Good to meet another TBHPian Rajesh! My name is Rajesh K Sundaram.

Welcome to TBHP!

Quote:

Originally Posted by sidwadia

Welcome Rajesh, I am sure this will be one of the most rewarding experience as it has been for me.
I am still a novice with limited understanding , however the opportunity to interact & express my point of view feels great !
Not to forget, the expert opinion that we all get without any bias :-)
cheers

Hi guys thanks very much for your kind words and I surely look forward to the ride all along; what is encouraging is the seniors attitude here and restrained / self-moderated behavior of the members. It's wonderful to be part of this illustrious group.

Cheers!

3rd October 2011, 10:48	#1
rksdotcom Newbie Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 4 Thanked: Once	5 years, thousands of visits to muster the courage and finally a proud member Hi to fellow members and distinguished guides of the forum! I am Rajesh K Sharma (hence the handle : rksDotCom), 31, from Navi Mumbai. It was 19:19 HRS on Friday when my iPhone vibrated alerting me receipt of an email, while I was still busy in my office over month-end closing, and to my pleasant surprise it was a glowing email from Team-BHP, announcing approval of my membership. It was my 2nd attempt in last 7 days and I had almost lost hope that my membership is getting approved, though I felt that the explanation given by me in my second attempt was quite honest and heart-felt. I expected it to work for approval and it actually did. Yes, I have been visiting this site on and off, looking at the quality and kind of knowledge on display here, however tempted, I always felt way inferior and hence could not muster the courage to apply for a membership. I guess in past week temptation proved too much and I put my request for sign up and here I am an enthusiastically novice petrol head. I come from a modest background, two-wheeler were the luxury machine in my family. During my high school I learned to drive a Rajdoot ( yes the rural warhorse, owned by my father) 3 gears and 175cc of power it could take any kind of terrain. Then I craved for a RX100 and joining my post graduation, I was gifted one by my uncle, I have been in love with her since then. Cut to 2007 and I was able to purchase a new maruti 800, it has run 72K KM so far and have never had a break-down except for a freak accident where a auto rickshaw smashed my LHS door, while my vehicle was almost stationary. It still runs good. I also have a SX4 ZXI 2008 model, run 30K KM so far, I am 2nd owner. SX4 is a pleasure to drive and I love the occasional runs to Pune in it. The intro got lengthy so I cut it short, I am a supply chain / logistics guy for earning my bread and butter; driving is big stress buster for me. I love reading, a great fan of everything Apple, do a bit of amateur photography and some time write a few scribbles sounding distantly like a poem (Hindi). That's me, and I am here to learn. Thanks everyone and admin for accepting my membership and look forward to be part of this illustrious group of people.
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3rd October 2011, 12:50	#3
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,838 Thanked: 3,179 Times	Re: 5 years, thousands of visits to muster the courage and finally a proud member Welcome Rajesh. All of us here are students and learners with shared passion about all things automotive.
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7th October 2011, 20:00	#4
AvinashV BHPian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mumbai Posts: 159 Thanked: 34 Times	Re: 5 years, thousands of visits to muster the courage and finally a proud member Welcome aboard Rajesh. Even I felt exactly the same way when applying to be a member. Felt like a novice & still do, when reading the information most members punch out. But no better place on the web to change that than - Team - BHP & before you know it, you'll be advising the newbies.
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7th October 2011, 21:12	#5
rajeshsundaram BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: ERD-CHN-BLR Posts: 347 Thanked: 954 Times View My Garage	Re: 5 years, thousands of visits to muster the courage and finally a proud member Hi Rajesh! Good to meet another TBHPian Rajesh! My name is Rajesh K Sundaram. Welcome to TBHP! Last edited by rajeshsundaram : 7th October 2011 at 21:14.
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7th October 2011, 22:13	#6
sidwadia BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 152 Thanked: 32 Times	Re: 5 years, thousands of visits to muster the courage and finally a proud member Welcome Rajesh, I am sure this will be one of the most rewarding experience as it has been for me. I am still a novice with limited understanding , however the opportunity to interact & express my point of view feels great ! Not to forget, the expert opinion that we all get without any bias :-) cheers
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