Team-BHP Hyderabad Meet in June, July & now August! Reports Added

airfoil · 23rd July 2006, 18:48

Bump!

No takers for a Monday night Hyderabad meet?

satish_appasani · 24th July 2006, 08:40

I am in. And it's ok for me for late night if we wrap up by 12:00.

satish_appasani · 24th July 2006, 08:57

Sam, Please PM your contact number. I will PM you mine.

Sam Kapasi · 24th July 2006, 10:11

OK boys, here the clear picture.

I am leaving for HYD in the afnoon and will reach at 1635 (Jet I think)

I have NO idea where i am putting up yet, but i do know i will be working in the banjara hills area. We are opening a new FX Audio - JBL home theatre showroom there and thats what i am coming for. I wil be stationed there all evening today and all day tomorrow.
Please feel free to come and say hi anytime during the eve today or the day tomorrow.
Satish has my cell number. however it is also very convenient for you to email me. sameer@fxaudio.com

I carry my Blackberry everywhere so i will generally reply in 5 to 10 mins after you send the mail.

Meanwhile i look forward to meeting all of you. Biryani, or no biryani

satish_appasani · 25th July 2006, 12:08

The meet was great fun and is something different for members in Hyd who are used to meet for couple of hours during day time and having lunch together.

Me, Sam & Naveen (Airfoil) met at around 10 PM and went out for drinks.Anupam (Buffetfan) joined later. Though i met others earlier, meeting with Sam was the first time. What a wonderful person he is.... this man is full of joy and fun.
After drinks we went out for dinner. We made Sam to walk through some bylanes in old city area of Hyd and served him with some authentic Hyderabadi food. Sam took few pics there for tbhp exclusive. Coming up soon

We left the restuarant at past 1:30 AM, went to have a look at Charminar glowing with all it's splendour and the adjacent Mecca masjid. The few people around were amused to see us shooting the pics of the monuments in late night. Everybody was assuming Sam in his work clothes is a Software engineer who has just landed in our city from somewhere in the west.
Finally dropped Sam at his hotel and reached home by 2:30 PM.
Had wonderful time. Pics coming up soon.

Guys from Hyd: Wait for the surprise that Sam has for Hyderabad.

furioussphinx · 25th July 2006, 17:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by satish_appasani

The meet was great fun and is something different for members in Hyd who are used to meet for couple of hours during day time and having lunch together.

Me, Sam & Naveen (Airfoil) met at around 10 PM and went out for drinks.Anupam (Buffetfan) joined later. Though i met others earlier, meeting with Sam was the first time. What a wonderful person he is.... this man is full of joy and fun.
After drinks we went out for dinner. We made Sam to walk through some bylanes in old city area of Hyd and served him with some authentic Hyderabadi food. Sam took few pics there for tbhp exclusive. Coming up soon

We left the restuarant at past 1:30 AM, went to have a look at Charminar glowing with all it's splendour and the adjacent Mecca masjid. The few people around were amused to see us shooting the pics of the monuments in late night. Everybody was assuming Sam in his work clothes is a Software engineer who has just landed in our city from somewhere in the west.
Finally dropped Sam at his hotel and reached home by 2:30 PM.
Had wonderful time. Pics coming up soon.

Guys from Hyd: Wait for the surprise that Sam has for Hyderabad.

Sweeeeet, too bad I couldnt come there....waiting for those "Tbhp exclusive" pics

And Satish u made a lil mistake, its "Jamma" Masjid not "Mecca", well a BIG Mistake

Hmmm now whats the surprise Sam has in store for Hyd???? JBL car showroom kya??? Some hints yaar.

Sam Kapasi · 26th July 2006, 16:04

Hello you dirty little boys,

What a wonderful time I had in Hyderabad. Excellent meet. Well, Satish has already described what we did,time to show some pics then

Right then, we first met up at this club, Sixth sense or something, nice looking club, music was too loud. No it was not JBL. Had a few drinks, Satish, Airfoil and I and we joined by buffetfan. Good fun, yelling at each other over the music.
Actually the guy didn't let us in initially, because there was a sign outside that said "Shorts not allowed" and I had come straight from work, so....
However, the guy had a change of heart when I turned around, lol
and after letting us in, the steward beamed at me and said "What cantry you fram?" in his best phoren accent. Funny.

Satish and Airfoil

Buffetfan

Then we left and here come l'experience gastronomie...
We left 2 cars at the club and Buffetfan drove us to the old city in his nice black baleno.
Drove around till late and went to this old little bylanes with these big darwaazas, Hyderabad is truly a land where heritage and history live just off the road.

Airfoil was my local guide and we just had so much fun chatting about any crap all evening

Before dinner.

As you know, my quest in hyderabad was to get good biryani and the boys did not disappoint. Hyderabadi traditional biryani is slow cooked in large pots on charcoal and woodfire. It was amazing to see and even more amazing to eat.
This is the part where everyone outside hyderabad wishes he was there

And this is how biryani should be made

And then we ate and ate and buffet had to go to the toilet. So he went - To the LADIES lol

I waited with oily hands dying to get the picture of him walking out. Sorry about the poor picture quality, he was far away and the flash was small
Not to be outdone by this, airfoil not only went to the ladies, he even posed outside till i got my picture.

Then we went for a little tour of the old city

The beautiful Masjid there.

And finally, here we are, the quintessential Hyderabad photo

It was fun fun fun and a delight to meet the guys from Hyderabad.

And in closing, here's a funny conversation in buffetfans car I will remember for days to come

Airfoil: You see Sam, it was possible to go right up to the top of the Charminar, but now it has been stopped by the government. You see, one family had comitted suicide by jumping off the top...
Sam: Oh! Ouch! That must have been painful!!
Buffetfan: (Wryly).... not if it's done right

See ya soon guys, 3rd August to be precise

, I can hardly wait!

2L8uLoose · 26th July 2006, 17:07

Sam... WHERE ARE THE PIX OF THE DAMN BIRYANI DUDE!!!!!
I don't wanna see BEFORE OR AFTER pictures.. I wanna see those INBETWEEN.

airfoil · 26th July 2006, 18:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

Not to be outdone by this, airfoil not only went to the ladies, he even posed outside till i got my picture.

Don't miss the glint in my eyes!

Yeah Sam, it was a pleasure having you over and everything. 'Till next time...

Buffetfan · 26th July 2006, 22:52

Guys.. it was real fun having this meet..
Sam,
It was fun to have you there.. hopefully meet you again soon.

ghostrider4385 · 27th July 2006, 11:50

Lol... Satish... thanks to you I couldnt come for the meet! But no probs... i'll keep aug 3rd free!
SAM>>> MAKE SURE OUR DEAR BOYS REMEMBER TO CALL ME AT LEAST THIS TIME!
Looks like you guys had fun... last night I was stuck in traffic till 3:30 in the morning!

Godspeed,

Alok

satish_appasani · 27th July 2006, 14:07

Sam & Airfoil

All the four at the meet: Left - Right: Sam, Airfoil, Buffetfan, Me

Buffetfan & Airfoil

Enjoying Hyd biriyani

satish_appasani · 27th July 2006, 14:15

This pics are from the meet on July 1st. Sorry guys, couldn't download these from these till today

The cars lined up at the meet

Underhood of Burjiis modded Baleno

Front of Insane Devil's Tucson

furioussphinx · 30th July 2006, 18:02

Satish, u deserve a nice good spanking on ur backside for that delay of pics

The more I see Rishan's Ride, the more I wanna see it.....hmm now whats with aug 3 ??? sam, any surprices? Hmmm I wont be in Hyd frm Aug 2 - 8 as am going to B'lore...... Damn! Why do all the meets happen when am away

Sam Kapasi · 1st August 2006, 22:20

I'm coming back to Hyderabad day after tomorrow.

I arrive 3rd and intend to stay 3rd night and 4th night. So do i see you guys so we can again change the name of this thread? To June, July and August?

23rd July 2006, 18:48	#61
airfoil BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 318 Thanked: 81 Times	Bump! No takers for a Monday night Hyderabad meet?
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24th July 2006, 08:40	#62
satish_appasani Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,112 Thanked: 104 Times View My Garage	I am in. And it's ok for me for late night if we wrap up by 12:00.
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24th July 2006, 08:57	#63
satish_appasani Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,112 Thanked: 104 Times View My Garage	Sam, Please PM your contact number. I will PM you mine.
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24th July 2006, 10:11	#64
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 6,997 Thanked: 2,378 Times View My Garage	OK boys, here the clear picture. I am leaving for HYD in the afnoon and will reach at 1635 (Jet I think) I have NO idea where i am putting up yet, but i do know i will be working in the banjara hills area. We are opening a new FX Audio - JBL home theatre showroom there and thats what i am coming for. I wil be stationed there all evening today and all day tomorrow. Please feel free to come and say hi anytime during the eve today or the day tomorrow. Satish has my cell number. however it is also very convenient for you to email me. sameer@fxaudio.com I carry my Blackberry everywhere so i will generally reply in 5 to 10 mins after you send the mail. Meanwhile i look forward to meeting all of you. Biryani, or no biryani
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25th July 2006, 12:08	#65
satish_appasani Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,112 Thanked: 104 Times View My Garage	The meet was great fun and is something different for members in Hyd who are used to meet for couple of hours during day time and having lunch together. Me, Sam & Naveen (Airfoil) met at around 10 PM and went out for drinks.Anupam (Buffetfan) joined later. Though i met others earlier, meeting with Sam was the first time. What a wonderful person he is.... this man is full of joy and fun. After drinks we went out for dinner. We made Sam to walk through some bylanes in old city area of Hyd and served him with some authentic Hyderabadi food. Sam took few pics there for tbhp exclusive. Coming up soon We left the restuarant at past 1:30 AM, went to have a look at Charminar glowing with all it's splendour and the adjacent Mecca masjid. The few people around were amused to see us shooting the pics of the monuments in late night. Everybody was assuming Sam in his work clothes is a Software engineer who has just landed in our city from somewhere in the west. Finally dropped Sam at his hotel and reached home by 2:30 PM. Had wonderful time. Pics coming up soon. Guys from Hyd: Wait for the surprise that Sam has for Hyderabad.
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26th July 2006, 16:04	#67
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 6,997 Thanked: 2,378 Times View My Garage	Team-BHP meet, July Hello you dirty little boys, What a wonderful time I had in Hyderabad. Excellent meet. Well, Satish has already described what we did,time to show some pics then Right then, we first met up at this club, Sixth sense or something, nice looking club, music was too loud. No it was not JBL. Had a few drinks, Satish, Airfoil and I and we joined by buffetfan. Good fun, yelling at each other over the music. Actually the guy didn't let us in initially, because there was a sign outside that said "Shorts not allowed" and I had come straight from work, so.... However, the guy had a change of heart when I turned around, lol and after letting us in, the steward beamed at me and said "What cantry you fram?" in his best phoren accent. Funny. Satish and Airfoil Buffetfan Then we left and here come l'experience gastronomie... We left 2 cars at the club and Buffetfan drove us to the old city in his nice black baleno. Drove around till late and went to this old little bylanes with these big darwaazas, Hyderabad is truly a land where heritage and history live just off the road. Airfoil was my local guide and we just had so much fun chatting about any crap all evening Before dinner. As you know, my quest in hyderabad was to get good biryani and the boys did not disappoint. Hyderabadi traditional biryani is slow cooked in large pots on charcoal and woodfire. It was amazing to see and even more amazing to eat. This is the part where everyone outside hyderabad wishes he was there And this is how biryani should be made And then we ate and ate and buffet had to go to the toilet. So he went - To the LADIES lol I waited with oily hands dying to get the picture of him walking out. Sorry about the poor picture quality, he was far away and the flash was small Not to be outdone by this, airfoil not only went to the ladies, he even posed outside till i got my picture. Then we went for a little tour of the old city The beautiful Masjid there. And finally, here we are, the quintessential Hyderabad photo It was fun fun fun and a delight to meet the guys from Hyderabad. And in closing, here's a funny conversation in buffetfans car I will remember for days to come Airfoil: You see Sam, it was possible to go right up to the top of the Charminar, but now it has been stopped by the government. You see, one family had comitted suicide by jumping off the top... Sam: Oh! Ouch! That must have been painful!! Buffetfan: (Wryly).... not if it's done right See ya soon guys, 3rd August to be precise , I can hardly wait! Last edited by Sam Kapasi : 26th July 2006 at 16:08.
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26th July 2006, 17:07	#68
2L8uLoose BANNED Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 628 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	Sam... WHERE ARE THE PIX OF THE DAMN BIRYANI DUDE!!!!! I don't wanna see BEFORE OR AFTER pictures.. I wanna see those INBETWEEN.
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26th July 2006, 22:52	#70
Buffetfan Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,128 Thanked: 195 Times	Guys.. it was real fun having this meet.. Sam, It was fun to have you there.. hopefully meet you again soon. Last edited by Buffetfan : 26th July 2006 at 22:54.
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27th July 2006, 11:50	#71
ghostrider4385 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 389 Thanked: 12 Times	Lol... Satish... thanks to you I couldnt come for the meet! But no probs... i'll keep aug 3rd free! SAM>>> MAKE SURE OUR DEAR BOYS REMEMBER TO CALL ME AT LEAST THIS TIME! Looks like you guys had fun... last night I was stuck in traffic till 3:30 in the morning! Godspeed, Alok
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27th July 2006, 14:07	#72
satish_appasani Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,112 Thanked: 104 Times View My Garage	Pic from my camera Sam & Airfoil All the four at the meet: Left - Right: Sam, Airfoil, Buffetfan, Me Buffetfan & Airfoil Enjoying Hyd biriyani
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27th July 2006, 14:15	#73
satish_appasani Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,112 Thanked: 104 Times View My Garage	Pics from earlier meet This pics are from the meet on July 1st. Sorry guys, couldn't download these from these till today The cars lined up at the meet Underhood of Burjiis modded Baleno Front of Insane Devil's Tucson Last edited by satish_appasani : 27th July 2006 at 14:17.
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30th July 2006, 18:02	#74
furioussphinx BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 536 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	Satish, u deserve a nice good spanking on ur backside for that delay of pics The more I see Rishan's Ride, the more I wanna see it.....hmm now whats with aug 3 ??? sam, any surprices? Hmmm I wont be in Hyd frm Aug 2 - 8 as am going to B'lore...... Damn! Why do all the meets happen when am away
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1st August 2006, 22:20	#75
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 6,997 Thanked: 2,378 Times View My Garage	I'm coming back to Hyderabad day after tomorrow. I arrive 3rd and intend to stay 3rd night and 4th night. So do i see you guys so we can again change the name of this thread? To June, July and August?
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