Quick mini-meet(s) in Kochi (Cochin)

vaisakhr · 25th July 2010, 19:31

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Originally Posted by Antonian

thanks vaisakh for coordinating the meet. But we missed you and 'prsnck' in the meet.
Thanks to prsnck for initiating the meet.

Am really sorry I couldn't make it for the meet. I shouldn't have to tried to lift that table in the morning

How was the meet? Who all were there? Waiting for a detailed meet report.

Clevermax, expecting some awesome snaps from you bro.

trrk · 25th July 2010, 20:37

Hi,

People start the meet and then they themselves abscond!

Meet between 1030 and 1230. Opposite IG's office, Marine Drive and shifted to Marine Drive itself.

By the what did we do for two hours?

clevermax, Antonian, josejoseph

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josejoseph, clevermax

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This was the view from where we were sitting:

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MapMyIndia showing me the way to Alleppey:

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Garmin with MMI maps doing the same:

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clevermax was very busy with his camera, so should have a lot to post - meet and others!

Vaisakh, you were missed a lot. prsnck apparently had work to do in Tripunithura and also missed the meet. There is always a next time.

BSNL EVDO was particular;y slow today and I had to reupload a photo after editing as I did it earlier without masking the number plates. I managed!

vaisakhr · 25th July 2010, 20:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by trrk

Hi,

People start the meet and then they themselves abscond!

Meet between 1030 and 1230. Opposite IG's office, Marine Drive and shifted to Marine Drive itself.

Quote:

Vaisakh, you were missed a lot. There is always a next time.

Damn I missed it. What to do that stupid desk! I really want to meet Clever and Antonian, and would love to take some quick photography lessons from Clevermax.
Now what I can do is

and

.

Quote:

clevermax was very busy with his camera, so should have a lot to post - meet and others!

Upload them dude. Eagerly waiting.

Thanks trrk for the pics. And is that Thoppumpday where you clicked those pics of your navigator?

clevermax · 25th July 2010, 20:56

It was nice meeting you trrk, jose and antonio.

This is the first time I am meeting trrk (Dr. Rajesh Kumar) in person, though I know him through PUG and t-bhp for few years.

Few pictures here:

Some car talk (plus general topics

) in Marine drive

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A view from where we sat:

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I'll post some others in non-auto image thread too.

vaisakhr · 25th July 2010, 20:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by clevermax

It was nice meeting you trrk, jose and antonio.

This is the first time I am meeting trrk (Dr. Rajesh Kumar) in person, though I know him through PUG and t-bhp for few years.

I'll post some others in non-auto image thread too.

Thanks for the pics. Had a good time guys?

Clever when you are going back to TVM?

clevermax · 25th July 2010, 21:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by vaisakhr

Thanks for the pics. Had a good time guys?

Clever when you are going back to TVM?

I am already half way through - now at Sooranad (my place) will start to Tvm next day morning.

BTW, NH47 road condition is HORRIBLE!!

josejoseph · 25th July 2010, 22:22

Hello Guys,

It was really nice meeting you all.

Dear Naveen & Vaisakh, missed you for the meet.

What about Sajan Joseph? Any news from Kiran (Soccerfan)?

Here are the pics from my side.

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Thanks,
Jose.

naveen.raju · 26th July 2010, 09:55

Nice clicks.
Sorry for not making it for the meet. Damn. missed the chance.
Anyways, let's hope that we can get to meet sometime soon.
Vaisakh, I see that you didnt make it. What happened?
See you guys soon..!

sajjt · 26th July 2010, 14:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by naveen.raju

Nice clicks.
Sorry for not making it for the meet. Damn. missed the chance.
Anyways, let's hope that we can get to meet sometime soon.
Vaisakh, I see that you didnt make it. What happened?
See you guys soon..!

Oh no, it happened again, I couldn’t make it this time too

. Sorry friends, I was offline from Friday afternoon till Monday so that I couldn’t update about the meet. But it would be fine if you could make this meets in the evening then everything will be much easier. Minimum 1 function will be there every Sunday (Am afraid next Sunday is also engaged) and I have to drop my kids to Catechism school after the Sunday Mass. Evenings will be some more relaxed after a heavy meal?

Its great to know that you guys are meeting regularly and I am really eager to meet you all in person, may be next time I could spend some time with all of you. Jose, thank you for the concern and I will make it surely next time.

BTW, nice pictures, at least that will help me to identify you guys if we happen to see before the meet.

naveen.raju · 26th July 2010, 14:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by sajjt

Oh no, it happened again, I couldn’t make it this time too

. Sorry friends, I was offline from Friday afternoon till Monday so that I couldn’t update about the meet. But it would be fine if you could make this meets in the evening then everything will be much easier. Minimum 1 function will be there every Sunday (Am afraid next Sunday is also engaged) and I have to drop my kids to Catechism school after the Sunday Mass. Evenings will be some more relaxed after a heavy meal?

Its great to know that you guys are meeting regularly and I am really eager to meet you all in person, may be next time I could spend some time with all of you. Jose, thank you for the concern and I will make it surely next time.

BTW, nice pictures, at least that will help me to identify you guys if we happen to see before the meet.

I missed this too as I was engaged with official work.
We can certainly catch up next time.
This thread usually updated during thurs - sat most of the time when last minute meets are arranged. Next Sunday, am busy too.
Maybe we can catch up after that.
Anyways, the thread will be updated regularly. Just follow up at times.

See you soon.

trrk · 26th July 2010, 17:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by vaisakhr

Thanks trrk for the pics. And is that Thoppumpday where you clicked those pics of your navigator?

Compared to the other photos, mine are nothing. After all there is only so much an HTC phone camera can do!

And yes, that is Thoppumpady. I used that route both for coming and going. The roads in fact were decent for most of the stretch.

Quote:

Originally Posted by clevermax

This is the first time I am meeting trrk (Dr. Rajesh Kumar) in person, though I know him through PUG and t-bhp for few years.

There has to be a first time and this was it. Nice meeting you too!

Quote:

Originally Posted by josejoseph

Hello Guys,
It was really nice meeting you all.

Yes. It was a pleasure to meet you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sajjt

I was offline from Friday afternoon till Monday so that I couldn’t update about the meet.

My mobile number is there in a previous page. Vaisakh uually starts an SMS chain for the meet. So if we have your number it would be easier to get you in the loop.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sajjt

But it would be fine if you could make this meets in the evening then everything will be much easier.

The past couple of meets have been in the morning because of me as I have driver duty in the evening. This time even clevermax was free only in the morning.

The next couple of months would be busy days for me and so I may not be able to make it for meets.

So you can choose different timings.

And for me, weekdays are better as my driver will be here for other driving duties. But then you all would be busy!

vaisakhr · 26th July 2010, 20:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by naveen.raju

Nice clicks.
Sorry for not making it for the meet. Damn. missed the chance.
Vaisakh, I see that you didnt make it. What happened?

Me too missed the meet naveen. I lost my traction control during ascending a ladder in ship which gave a sprine on my left hand. It happened last week. My car was having an voice commanded automatic transmission for that time(Me push the clutch and tells my Mom to shift the gear!). It almost cured after 1 week rest in home. But in the sunday morning I was trying to shift a table which made my hand to go back to the same worst condition. The pain was so awesome that it watered my eyes

. So went back to the oil+heat treatment and complete bed rest for the day.

Both trrk and antonian were kind enough to offer me a pick-up, but sorry guys. I need to maintain one position to make it less painful and traveling was impossible with that. So I had to say 'Good bye' to the meet. Which was almost sad like my hand.

Quote:

Originally Posted by trrk

And yes, that is Thoppumpady. I used that route both for coming and going. The roads in fact were decent for most of the stretch.

My guess was correct! There is only one place which we can see that kind of rod with that red bus! The less traffic and comparatively less distance are the advantage of that root. But the roads are bad in some places.

Quote:

Originally Posted by trrk

My mobile number is there in a previous page. Vaisakh usually starts an SMS chain for the meet. So if we have your number it would be easier to get you in the loop.

I was about to suggest him that. sajjt PM me your number so I can inform about upcoming meet, which is helpful if you go offline often.

Quote:

Originally Posted by trrk

The past couple of meets have been in the morning because of me as I have driver duty in the evening. This time even clevermax was free only in the morning.

I suggested the morning because both you and clevermax were free for that time.

Quote:

Originally Posted by naveen.raju

This thread usually updated during thurs - sat most of the time when last minute meets are arranged. Next Sunday, am busy too.

Quick meets will be planned very quickly! So its better to subscribe to the thread with an email notification. Next Sunday is engaged for me too. I have an exam.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sajjt

Oh no, it happened again, I couldn’t make it this time too

. But it would be fine if you could make this meets in the evening then everything will be much easier.

Its great to know that you guys are meeting regularly and I am really eager to meet you all in person, may be next time I could spend some time with all of you. Jose, thank you for the concern and I will make it surely next time.

Its okay sajjt. We will meet soon. Next time will plan for an eve

Soccerfan · 27th July 2010, 09:26

everytime i get an sms for meet , i would have already reached my native

. Try to plan for a meet atleast by thursday evening so that i can skip the weekend trip home

naveen.raju · 27th July 2010, 10:05

That's bad Vaisakh, hope you are getting better now. Take care buddy.
Yes, as Kiran had mentioned, let's start planning by Thursday so that everyone can plan accordingly.

sajjt · 27th July 2010, 10:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by trrk

My mobile number is there in a previous page. Vaisakh uually starts an SMS chain for the meet. So if we have your number it would be easier to get you in the loop.

Thanks Trrk, I will PM my cell no. to you as I couldn't find your no on the previous 2 pages.

Quote:

Originally Posted by trrk

The past couple of meets have been in the morning because of me as I have driver duty in the evening. This time even clevermax was free only in the morning.The next couple of months would be busy days for me and so I may not be able to make it for meets.So you can choose different timings.

I've seen your previous posts so I know the reason too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by trrk

And for me, weekdays are better as my driver will be here for other driving duties. But then you all would be busy!

Can't think of a meet on week days sir.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vaisakhr

I was about to suggest him that. sajjt PM me your number so I can inform about upcoming meet, which is helpful if you go offline often.

I will sent my no to you as well. Hope you are recovering.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vaisakhr

Quick meets will be planned very quickly! So its better to subscribe to the thread with an email notification. Next Sunday is engaged for me too. I have an exam.

The name itself says that, so no hurt feelings

.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vaisakhr

Its okay sajjt. We will meet soon. Next time will plan for an eve

Am looking forward to that.

25th July 2010, 20:37	#242
trrk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Alleppey, Kerala Posts: 2,114 Thanked: 34 Times View My Garage	Hi, People start the meet and then they themselves abscond! Meet between 1030 and 1230. Opposite IG's office, Marine Drive and shifted to Marine Drive itself. By the what did we do for two hours? clevermax, Antonian, josejoseph josejoseph, clevermax This was the view from where we were sitting: MapMyIndia showing me the way to Alleppey: Garmin with MMI maps doing the same: clevermax was very busy with his camera, so should have a lot to post - meet and others! Vaisakh, you were missed a lot. prsnck apparently had work to do in Tripunithura and also missed the meet. There is always a next time. BSNL EVDO was particular;y slow today and I had to reupload a photo after editing as I did it earlier without masking the number plates. I managed! Last edited by trrk : 25th July 2010 at 20:45.
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25th July 2010, 20:56	#244
clevermax Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tvm/Amsterdam Posts: 2,086 Thanked: 2,640 Times View My Garage	It was nice meeting you trrk, jose and antonio. This is the first time I am meeting trrk (Dr. Rajesh Kumar) in person, though I know him through PUG and t-bhp for few years. Few pictures here: Some car talk (plus general topics) in Marine drive A view from where we sat: I'll post some others in non-auto image thread too. Last edited by clevermax : 25th July 2010 at 21:05.
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25th July 2010, 22:22	#247
josejoseph BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 664 Thanked: 406 Times View My Garage	Hello Guys, It was really nice meeting you all. Dear Naveen & Vaisakh, missed you for the meet. What about Sajan Joseph? Any news from Kiran (Soccerfan)? Here are the pics from my side. Thanks, Jose.
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26th July 2010, 09:55	#248
naveen.raju Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Cochin Posts: 4,834 Thanked: 8,921 Times View My Garage	Nice clicks. Sorry for not making it for the meet. Damn. missed the chance. Anyways, let's hope that we can get to meet sometime soon. Vaisakh, I see that you didnt make it. What happened? See you guys soon..!
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27th July 2010, 09:26	#253
Soccerfan BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kochi Posts: 591 Thanked: 59 Times	everytime i get an sms for meet , i would have already reached my native . Try to plan for a meet atleast by thursday evening so that i can skip the weekend trip home
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27th July 2010, 10:05	#254
naveen.raju Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Cochin Posts: 4,834 Thanked: 8,921 Times View My Garage	That's bad Vaisakh, hope you are getting better now. Take care buddy. Yes, as Kiran had mentioned, let's start planning by Thursday so that everyone can plan accordingly.
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