Another Bangalorean returns home!

Richard Hed · 24th January 2012, 13:44

Hello All,

My name is Richard Hed. You can call me Dick (as in Dick Cheney, maybe?)

I got approved to become a member on my first attempt. I didn't know it was a big deal until I visited the "Introduce Yourself" section. So, moderators - thank you, sincerely!

This makes me happier than the day I got a "consolation prize" (or was it "consolation proze")) for story writing contest in Grade 4. Psst...my wife may diasgree - she would point out to the day we..ahem..got married and stuff but, whatever.

R2Ied from US after a decade. Drove a beaten-up Corolla in Grad School and then graduated to a slightly-less beaten up Corolla when I started working. Upgraed to a new Nissan Altima but, somehow it wasn't me.

Then, finally bought a Subaru Forester 2.5XT (Turbo) a few years later and loved driving every single mile. Thankfully, the wife loves road trips too. We calculated - we covered an average of 22K miles a year past 3 years driving stateside.

I'm a huge NFL & NBA fan and still follow the league and my favorite teams regularly. Will start a thread on NBA players with their brief bios and the cars they own. Please watch this space...

Now that we've moved back to my hometown Bangalore. I'm first planning to buy an Hyundai i20 or a Verna for commuting/drives for the four of us (mom, dad, wife & I).

Here's hoping that I get it done and share my initial ownership review soon.

Thanks again for the membership Team BHP. I hope to contribute positively.
Oh BTW - Wanna hear that consolation prize story? No?

mobike008 · 24th January 2012, 15:50

Welcome Dick

. That's a pretty interesting introduction and look forward to the thread on NBA player's rides.

Do make a quick pit-stop to the rules section before you embark on the forum.

Have a great stay here and see you around !!!

supremeBaleno · 24th January 2012, 16:05

Hey Richard (sounds wierd calling someone Dick

), welcome to TBHP.
Nice intro there, BTW.

And regarding the consolation prize story, if it is interesting, do share.

mayankjha1806 · 24th January 2012, 16:33

Welcome to Team BHP Richard (Prefer this name

). Interesting writeup there, do start the NFL & NBA thread.

On the consolation prize on grade 4, did you write something up on cars or driving? I did, i believe it was an essay on what i want to be and i wanted to be a driver

after watching Himalayan rally and Mitsubishi been driven there. Do share!

Fortuner71 · 24th January 2012, 20:08

welcome back Richard , have fun and drive safe . Looking at the condition of roads in bangalore i would suggest a high GC vehicle

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Samurai · 24th January 2012, 20:20

Welcome Richard.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard Hed

R2Ied from US after a decade.

That is very similar to my profile. Your usage of the term R2Ied makes me wonder whether you were part of the R2Iclub forum. I used to be long term member of that forum.

Richard Hed · 25th January 2012, 14:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samurai

Welcome Richard.

That is very similar to my profile. Your usage of the term R2Ied makes me wonder whether you were part of the R2Iclub forum. I used to be long term member of that forum.

Samurai - thanks for your welcome and maybe we're "brothers from another mother", eh?!

I was not a member of R2IClubForum but, have heard a lot about it. I went and took a look at it after reading your message; it sure is a very helpful site/community for folks returning to India. My move back was simpler as it was an intra-company transfer...

PS: Love the CJ340!

ku69rd · 25th January 2012, 15:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by supremeBaleno

Hey Richard (sounds wierd calling someone Dick

), welcome to TBHP.
Nice intro there, BTW.

And regarding the consolation prize story, if it is interesting, do share.

Supreme, Dick actually is a devil's detective if you read the Oxford dictionary :P

Welcome Aboard Dick, awaiting your next thread on NBA Stars as they have one of the most colorful lifestyles

24th January 2012, 13:44	#1
Richard Hed Newbie Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Bangalore/NJ Posts: 0 Thanked: Once	Another Bangalorean returns home! Hello All, My name is Richard Hed. You can call me Dick (as in Dick Cheney, maybe?) I got approved to become a member on my first attempt. I didn't know it was a big deal until I visited the "Introduce Yourself" section. So, moderators - thank you, sincerely! This makes me happier than the day I got a "consolation prize" (or was it "consolation proze")) for story writing contest in Grade 4. Psst...my wife may diasgree - she would point out to the day we..ahem..got married and stuff but, whatever. R2Ied from US after a decade. Drove a beaten-up Corolla in Grad School and then graduated to a slightly-less beaten up Corolla when I started working. Upgraed to a new Nissan Altima but, somehow it wasn't me. Then, finally bought a Subaru Forester 2.5XT (Turbo) a few years later and loved driving every single mile. Thankfully, the wife loves road trips too. We calculated - we covered an average of 22K miles a year past 3 years driving stateside. I'm a huge NFL & NBA fan and still follow the league and my favorite teams regularly. Will start a thread on NBA players with their brief bios and the cars they own. Please watch this space... Now that we've moved back to my hometown Bangalore. I'm first planning to buy an Hyundai i20 or a Verna for commuting/drives for the four of us (mom, dad, wife & I). Here's hoping that I get it done and share my initial ownership review soon. Thanks again for the membership Team BHP. I hope to contribute positively. Oh BTW - Wanna hear that consolation prize story? No?
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24th January 2012, 15:50	#2
mobike008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,705 Thanked: 14,876 Times View My Garage	Re: Another Bangalorean returns home! Welcome Dick. That's a pretty interesting introduction and look forward to the thread on NBA player's rides. Do make a quick pit-stop to the rules section before you embark on the forum. Have a great stay here and see you around !!!
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24th January 2012, 16:05	#3
supremeBaleno Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chennai / Kochi Posts: 5,546 Thanked: 2,699 Times View My Garage	Re: Another Bangalorean returns home! Hey Richard (sounds wierd calling someone Dick), welcome to TBHP. Nice intro there, BTW. And regarding the consolation prize story, if it is interesting, do share.
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24th January 2012, 16:33	#4
mayankjha1806 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,160 Thanked: 978 Times View My Garage	Re: Another Bangalorean returns home! Welcome to Team BHP Richard (Prefer this name ). Interesting writeup there, do start the NFL & NBA thread. On the consolation prize on grade 4, did you write something up on cars or driving? I did, i believe it was an essay on what i want to be and i wanted to be a driver after watching Himalayan rally and Mitsubishi been driven there. Do share!
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24th January 2012, 20:08	#5
Fortuner71 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mysore Posts: 401 Thanked: 344 Times	Re: Another Bangalorean returns home! welcome back Richard , have fun and drive safe . Looking at the condition of roads in bangalore i would suggest a high GC vehicle .
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