Team-BHP Meet & Drive - Kochi

coolclouds · 4th February 2014, 14:26

Superb pics! All you guys are good photographers.
Happy to hear that you all had good fun. Me too would love to join you for one of future meets.

jacs · 4th February 2014, 15:12

Vaisakhr has proven his skills again, lovely snaps there. Others are not behind too. A4 is no doubt a welcomed guest

Me feeling

for missing it but can't help.

dhanushmenon · 4th February 2014, 18:01

wow...

Jaw dropping pics Vaisakhr.
Especially the mist covered Ecosport and the wiper/ windshield pic just after that.

As I was sad and heartbroken that I couldnt make it to the drive on saturday, me along with my good wife and kids on tow, went to visit Parunthumpara on Sunday.

As I was walking along the barricaded walk way, I saw a singular white car on a nice back drop.
For a second, I wished that the car was mine and the backdrop could've given a nice shot of the car.

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And going through the pics, look who I found as the owner of the car was: MICROAUBIN!!!

We were so close by each other and we missed meeting! That was so sad!!

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Originally Posted by microaubin

Hi all...

figo_mba · 4th February 2014, 20:24

was a wonderful meet. Was caught up in work for the last 2 days but I was seening all the pics.

Wonderful pics bigbrad and vaisakh. Awesome you guys.
I did not really like the star trail one but the sunrise pic was awesome.

It was a great outing and drive through the KK road was mind blowing. I managed 17.84 kmpl guys. Guess that was the best of all.

The sunday that was spent simply 'lambing' around was so much fun... I cant remember the time when I could just sit and have fun.. hazards of having to make a living

So that brings me to the question
When is the next drive ?

vaisakhr · 4th February 2014, 20:41

Thank you guys. I am glad that you liked them

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Originally Posted by deetjohn

Superb photos vaisakhr! The one with the stars have come out well. Cant believe that pic was shot in pitch dark. Its almost as if the cars have been parked under floodlights. And that last pic is Wow!

And did you just call revintup' City a 90? So did the Honda loose some horses along with the lift of the needle?

Well he was driving like that

microaubin · 4th February 2014, 21:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by dhanushmenon

We were so close by each other and we missed meeting! That was so sad!!

Oh so close!!! Is your XUV PY registration by any chance? As I went back, I noticed one with T-bhp sticker on the rear.Also told my wife that this bhpian probably didn't know there was a meet happening in kuttikanam.

Never imagined it would be you!!!

microaubin · 4th February 2014, 21:42

Last two days have been really crazy at office. I have been waiting for a long time to come to a meet though I have been following this thread and seeing all the pics on it.

Since the Saturday being the first of the month I couldn't make it for the drive. Sunday looked bleak though but I decided to take a chance and try to meet the bhpians.

A big thank you to all the bhpians who were there who made us feel so welcome. Special mention of thanks to the ladies too who gave my wife good company.

Even though we were there for only a couple of hours, we really enjoyed this wonderful opportunity.

Enjoying the awesome pictures and looking forward to the next meet!!

rajeev k · 4th February 2014, 22:48

Happy to note that all of you had a nice outing.
As usual, the pictures by Vaisakh are superlative.
These two pics gives an impression that you were on a trip to Leh.

dhanushmenon · 4th February 2014, 23:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by microaubin

Oh so close!!! Is your XUV PY registration by any chance? As I went back, I noticed one with T-bhp sticker on the rear.Also told my wife that this bhpian probably didn't know there was a meet happening in kuttikanam.

Never imagined it would be you!!!

Same here. Never imagined a bhpian from the nearby meet would drift onto parunthumpara.
Moreso because, as per the initial plans, they were supposed to have visited parunthumpara on Saturday evening and leave kuttikkanam by around 1400.

Therefore, when I crossed kuttikkanam at 1615, little did I know that these guys were still loitering around near by

harikr · 5th February 2014, 11:05

Nice pics @Vaisakhr. Always wanted to join such a ride, but missing the opportunity. I will also try to join for the next event if I am in kerala, even though my ride is now shifted to Pune :(

mallumowgli · 5th February 2014, 11:47

Great snaps guys. You should have spun this off as a separate thread in the travelogue section

deetjohn · 8th February 2014, 14:21

Uploading some pics from my phone.

IIRC, the following great shots were taken by BigBrad. Please excuse the quality as I got them through WApp.

Love this shot. Not least because its Kungipalu.

No idea who took this wonderful panoramic shot by the brilliant KK road at Mundakayam.

The rest were taken by me on my Lumia.

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No money for Bilstein to lower the car? No problem! Fellow BHPians can help you get the desired height as demonstrated here by vaisakhr' Swift.

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aswin ajith · 8th February 2014, 14:50

deetjohn, That panorama shot at KK road was clicked on my Lumia. Was just testing my panorama shooting skills. I am still learning, and a million thanks for the compliment, didn't realise it was pretty good until you uploaded it here and I had a good look. Duh!! I am such a lazy guy to switch on the PC and,upload my pics. Thanks again.

My perspective on the drive,
In one word, Wonderful!!! This was my first drive meet and I never expected such a warm welcome from you guys. You guys are simply awesome. I had a really really nice time 'lambing' around with you all. I felt there was more to this than it being just a drive meet. Naveen.raju, speed.demon, mistakenguy,vaisakhr, figo mba, revintup all you guys and your lovely family. I will remember this for a long time. Hats off!!!

A special mention needs to be made about fellow bhp ian microaubin who joined us at the resort for lunch. Thanks a lot for joining us, it was simply a pleasure meeting you and your family. Hoping to see you again at the next meet. And man!!! I couldn't stop ogling at your A4. Wonderful drive there. Keep her shining just like that and drive safe. Cheers!!!

PS : All of us missed dhanush menon didn't we ? Hope you join for the next drive.

sree83 · 9th February 2014, 13:32

Guys the pics are simply wondrous and I really missed it for the second time.
I am just being restless after seeing the pics.I really hope that i wont miss the next one.
Needless to say Vaisakhr really has commendable photography skills.

svasants · 10th February 2014, 22:27

Excellent pics and a good trip missed :( I used to be in HYD earlier; moved back to Kochi last year. Will look forward to catching up with the team here sometime soon

4th February 2014, 14:26	#181
coolclouds Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Garden City Posts: 1,800 Thanked: 519 Times	Re: Team-BHP Meet & Drive - Kochi Superb pics! All you guys are good photographers. Happy to hear that you all had good fun. Me too would love to join you for one of future meets.
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4th February 2014, 15:12	#182
jacs Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kochi Posts: 1,499 Thanked: 1,047 Times View My Garage	Re: Team-BHP Meet & Drive - Kochi Vaisakhr has proven his skills again, lovely snaps there. Others are not behind too. A4 is no doubt a welcomed guest Me feeling for missing it but can't help. Last edited by jacs : 4th February 2014 at 15:13.
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4th February 2014, 20:24	#184
figo_mba BHPian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Jersey City, NJ Posts: 467 Thanked: 216 Times View My Garage	Re: Team-BHP Meet & Drive - Kochi was a wonderful meet. Was caught up in work for the last 2 days but I was seening all the pics. Wonderful pics bigbrad and vaisakh. Awesome you guys. I did not really like the star trail one but the sunrise pic was awesome. It was a great outing and drive through the KK road was mind blowing. I managed 17.84 kmpl guys. Guess that was the best of all. The sunday that was spent simply 'lambing' around was so much fun... I cant remember the time when I could just sit and have fun.. hazards of having to make a living So that brings me to the question When is the next drive ? Attached Thumbnails
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4th February 2014, 21:42	#187
microaubin BHPian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kottayam Posts: 165 Thanked: 147 Times	Re: Team-BHP Meet & Drive - Kochi Last two days have been really crazy at office. I have been waiting for a long time to come to a meet though I have been following this thread and seeing all the pics on it. Since the Saturday being the first of the month I couldn't make it for the drive. Sunday looked bleak though but I decided to take a chance and try to meet the bhpians. A big thank you to all the bhpians who were there who made us feel so welcome. Special mention of thanks to the ladies too who gave my wife good company. Even though we were there for only a couple of hours, we really enjoyed this wonderful opportunity. Enjoying the awesome pictures and looking forward to the next meet!!
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4th February 2014, 22:48	#188
rajeev k Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Emerging Metro Posts: 3,351 Thanked: 1,955 Times	Re: Team-BHP Meet & Drive - Kochi Happy to note that all of you had a nice outing. As usual, the pictures by Vaisakh are superlative. These two pics gives an impression that you were on a trip to Leh. Attached Thumbnails
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5th February 2014, 11:05	#190
harikr BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MH 14, KL 44 Posts: 85 Thanked: 161 Times	Re: Team-BHP Meet & Drive - Kochi Nice pics @Vaisakhr. Always wanted to join such a ride, but missing the opportunity. I will also try to join for the next event if I am in kerala, even though my ride is now shifted to Pune :(
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5th February 2014, 11:47	#191
mallumowgli Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Palakkad/Coimbatore Posts: 1,229 Thanked: 1,105 Times	Re: Team-BHP Meet & Drive - Kochi Great snaps guys. You should have spun this off as a separate thread in the travelogue section
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8th February 2014, 14:21	#192
deetjohn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kochi Posts: 4,529 Thanked: 10,594 Times View My Garage	Re: Team-BHP Meet & Drive - Kochi Uploading some pics from my phone. IIRC, the following great shots were taken by BigBrad. Please excuse the quality as I got them through WApp. Love this shot. Not least because its Kungipalu. No idea who took this wonderful panoramic shot by the brilliant KK road at Mundakayam. The rest were taken by me on my Lumia. No money for Bilstein to lower the car? No problem! Fellow BHPians can help you get the desired height as demonstrated here by vaisakhr' Swift.
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8th February 2014, 14:50	#193
aswin ajith BHPian Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: KL 39 Posts: 144 Thanked: 397 Times	Re: Team-BHP Meet & Drive - Kochi deetjohn, That panorama shot at KK road was clicked on my Lumia. Was just testing my panorama shooting skills. I am still learning, and a million thanks for the compliment, didn't realise it was pretty good until you uploaded it here and I had a good look. Duh!! I am such a lazy guy to switch on the PC and,upload my pics. Thanks again. My perspective on the drive, In one word, Wonderful!!! This was my first drive meet and I never expected such a warm welcome from you guys. You guys are simply awesome. I had a really really nice time 'lambing' around with you all. I felt there was more to this than it being just a drive meet. Naveen.raju, speed.demon, mistakenguy,vaisakhr, figo mba, revintup all you guys and your lovely family. I will remember this for a long time. Hats off!!! A special mention needs to be made about fellow bhp ian microaubin who joined us at the resort for lunch. Thanks a lot for joining us, it was simply a pleasure meeting you and your family. Hoping to see you again at the next meet. And man!!! I couldn't stop ogling at your A4. Wonderful drive there. Keep her shining just like that and drive safe. Cheers!!! PS : All of us missed dhanush menon didn't we ? Hope you join for the next drive.
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9th February 2014, 13:32	#194
sree83 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Kochi Posts: 20 Thanked: 13 Times	Re: Team-BHP Meet & Drive - Kochi Guys the pics are simply wondrous and I really missed it for the second time. I am just being restless after seeing the pics.I really hope that i wont miss the next one. Needless to say Vaisakhr really has commendable photography skills.
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10th February 2014, 22:27	#195
svasants Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kochi (Cochin) Posts: 4 Thanked: Once	Re: Team-BHP Meet & Drive - Kochi Excellent pics and a good trip missed :( I used to be in HYD earlier; moved back to Kochi last year. Will look forward to catching up with the team here sometime soon
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