Pune Drive Ideas? Coverage By Indian Express

moralfibre · 20th March 2008, 12:49

Its been a long time since we drove out of Pune as a group. Lets drive out on a weekend when majority of us are free. HKanitkar was recently approached by an Indian Express journalist who wanted to feature team-bhpians in their paper. Now Pune team-bhp meets are all about meeting up at a common place and getting drunk, etc which may not make a good media article (only in his opinion).

Please come up with ideas for a drive around Pune. I think Mulshi - Tamhini fit the bill well since most of you guys haven't been there. Also mention a convenient date (only March please) for the drive.

Based on suggestions I will get in touch with the journalist.

Bass&Trouble · 20th March 2008, 12:53

All the best!

MF, you know what this means for you na? For the first time in your life you stand the chance of having your mug in a newspaper for some story other than a crime/ obituary/ sexually transmitted disease awareness campaign.

karlosdeville · 20th March 2008, 13:24

Screw the drive. Lets go to Grand!

Yeah, Mulshi sounds cool. Though waht exactly what does the reporter want to feature? Us driving?! For that a closer venue where we can all chat together would be more apt.

spadival · 20th March 2008, 13:45

Dunno about the state of the Mulshi road now.. Last time I went, the road beyond Paud village was full of potholes. Also, I have read in the papers that they have started collecting toll on Paud road.

How about Sinaghad ?

.. Get some spare clutch plates along !!

moralfibre · 20th March 2008, 14:22

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Originally Posted by Bass&Trouble

All the best!
MF, you know what this means for you na? For the first time in your life you stand the chance of having your mug in a newspaper for some story other than a crime/ obituary/ sexually transmitted disease awareness campaign.

Teri toh, I have been featured in every newspaper for my famous ride from Kashmir to Kanyakumari back in December 2003. We also had a 1 hour show on AXN detailing the ride

. All this did not feature the umpteen bottles of alcohol we consumed every night. Imagine 25 days of drinking -

Kashmir to KanyaKumari (K2K) on Kinetic NOVA

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Originally Posted by karlosdeville

Screw the drive. Lets go to Grand!

I second that but, he will have a hard time believing that we also drive cars.

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Yeah, Mulshi sounds cool. Though waht exactly what does the reporter want to feature? Us driving?! For that a closer venue where we can all chat together would be more apt.

Oasis, Chandni chowk?

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Originally Posted by spadival

Dunno about the state of the Mulshi road now.. Last time I went, the road beyond Paud village was full of potholes. Also, I have read in the papers that they have started collecting toll on Paud road.

Its only a small section that is potholed. May be around 4-5 kms. Do you have an update on the status of Tamhini ghat.

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How about Sinaghad ?

.. Get some spare clutch plates along !!

We also have Shrivz with us. How do we ensure safe transport of his poor Baleno all the way up? And who takes care of Amey's transport? Btw, Sinhagad is more potholed than that road to Tamhini.

vikram18 · 20th March 2008, 14:30

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I second that but, he will have a hard time believing that we also drive cars.

he? it's a HE? All of us considered the idea only coz we thought the reporter was a cute chick

. I second Karl; screw the drive AND the interview. Let's drink!
B&T can drive; he's experienced

kumar_ranjan · 20th March 2008, 14:30

This is great news. I would love to join if I am free on the final date. Looking forward for the meet.

moralfibre · 20th March 2008, 14:36

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he? it's a HE? All of us considered the idea only coz we thought the reporter was a cute chick

. I second Karl; screw the drive AND the interview. Let's drink!

Shhh Vikfeni, you'll wake up the entire neighborhood. These details should not be revealed

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B&T can drive; he's experienced

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This is great news. I would love to join if I am free on the final date. Looking forward for the meet.

Finally someone came out of hibernation.

danlalan · 20th March 2008, 14:37

Iam in for whatever if its this weekend. Iam in Pune.

moralfibre · 20th March 2008, 14:50

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Iam in for whatever if its this weekend. Iam in Pune.

I am working on Saturday as well as Sunday. Lets catch up while you are here. KPZen from Freeeeeedabad is also in town.

spadival · 20th March 2008, 15:04

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Originally Posted by moralfibre

Kashmir to KanyaKumari (K2K) on Kinetic NOVA

Like the pics.. Especially the "Three monkeys on a tree" one !!

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Originally Posted by moralfibre

Its only a small section that is potholed. May be around 4-5 kms. Do you have an update on the status of Tamhini ghat.

No updates. But as you said, its only 4-5 kms. But the surrounding scenery will be bone dry and hot now, given that summer has already started around here.. I guess nothing beats The Grand for an outdoor location (at night). Anyway, if its on this weekend, Kindly adjust maadi for my absence

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We also have Shrivz with us. How do we ensure safe transport of his poor Baleno all the way up? And who takes care of Amey's transport?

My Baleno has been there twice. But, Yeah, Its a torture to get there.

moralfibre · 20th March 2008, 16:12

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Anyway, if its on this weekend, Kindly adjust maadi for my absence

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Enjoy your Goa drive. We'll NOT be doing this drive coming Saturday.

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My Baleno has been there twice. But, Yeah, Its a torture to get there.

It managed to take Shrivz up to Sinhagad? How much did you spend on forged externals of your Baleno?

kumar_ranjan · 20th March 2008, 18:07

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Originally Posted by moralfibre

Finally someone came out of hibernation.

I was on vacation and that is the reason I was not active (Hibernation)

swale84 · 21st March 2008, 08:59

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Originally Posted by kumar_ranjan

I was on vacation and that is the reason I was not active (Hibernation)

Wow! That must have been a really looong vacation!

Anyway, i say lets do a short evening drive followed by our regular meet. . Cigars and single malt anyone? :-)

moralfibre · 21st March 2008, 10:03

I agree with Suhail. Lets do a late afternoon drive on Sat / Sun? Say around 3:00 pm should be good. No one's come up with dates yet?

20th March 2008, 12:49	#1
moralfibre Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: MH-12 Posts: 8,451 Thanked: 13,973 Times	Pune Drive Ideas? Coverage By Indian Express Its been a long time since we drove out of Pune as a group. Lets drive out on a weekend when majority of us are free. HKanitkar was recently approached by an Indian Express journalist who wanted to feature team-bhpians in their paper. Now Pune team-bhp meets are all about meeting up at a common place and getting drunk, etc which may not make a good media article (only in his opinion). Please come up with ideas for a drive around Pune. I think Mulshi - Tamhini fit the bill well since most of you guys haven't been there. Also mention a convenient date (only March please) for the drive. Based on suggestions I will get in touch with the journalist.
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20th March 2008, 12:53	#2
Bass&Trouble Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,754 Thanked: 124 Times	All the best! MF, you know what this means for you na? For the first time in your life you stand the chance of having your mug in a newspaper for some story other than a crime/ obituary/ sexually transmitted disease awareness campaign.
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20th March 2008, 13:24	#3
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 11,976 Thanked: 18,277 Times View My Garage	Screw the drive. Lets go to Grand! Yeah, Mulshi sounds cool. Though waht exactly what does the reporter want to feature? Us driving?! For that a closer venue where we can all chat together would be more apt.
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20th March 2008, 13:45	#4
spadival Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Melbourne, AU Posts: 1,773 Thanked: 26 Times View My Garage	Dunno about the state of the Mulshi road now.. Last time I went, the road beyond Paud village was full of potholes. Also, I have read in the papers that they have started collecting toll on Paud road. How about Sinaghad ? .. Get some spare clutch plates along !!
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20th March 2008, 14:30	#7
kumar_ranjan BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: MH12 Posts: 246 Thanked: 19 Times	This is great news. I would love to join if I am free on the final date. Looking forward for the meet.
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20th March 2008, 14:37	#9
danlalan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: mumbai,JUHU Posts: 1,636 Thanked: 263 Times View My Garage	Iam in for whatever if its this weekend. Iam in Pune.
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21st March 2008, 10:03	#15
moralfibre Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: MH-12 Posts: 8,451 Thanked: 13,973 Times	I agree with Suhail. Lets do a late afternoon drive on Sat / Sun? Say around 3:00 pm should be good. No one's come up with dates yet?
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