[srinath.s]

Was a wonderful experience catching up with you guys. Looking forward to more such meets in the future!

[crisscross]

Great meetup guys. Thanks phamilyman for taking the initiative.

Look forward to keeping in touch with everyone my coordinates Ram, 72000 11263, T-Nagar.

[Thad E Ginathom]

Good grief! Mornings really don't suit me. I think I should be photoshopped out of those pics

[aargee]

Originally Posted by phamilyman

Thanks to everyone who turned up - this was my biggest TBHP meet in a long time. Its a great memory I'll treasure! The attendees:

1. Gansan + son
2. Thad E Ginathom
3. Aargee (great to finally meet you buddy)
4. Gokrish
5. Arulpeem
6. Crisscross
7. Srinath
8. DDrive
9. Prowler
10. Maverick79
11. Self + son

That's a pretty decent turnout! Can Prakash and David, our photographers for the day, please share photos?

I've been to million xBhp & several HVK team meet in last 5 years, but this is my first TBhp meet & the number of people turned out was also great. I will dedicate this completely to @phamilyman. If it weren't you, I'm sure this meet would've not happened, the number of turn out will not be this big & like you, this will be etched in my memory for ever

Thank you sir!!

I guess, we should all continue to meet once in a while & continue with the tradition set by @phamilyman

Originally Posted by Prowler

It took some time for me to resize the images and post them here.

And you noticed the biggest irony? Our friend, who hails from the land of that invented full pants is wearing dhothi, which were invented by us & we're all wearing full pants & we all hail from the land that invented dhothi

Is this what is called Globalization?

[Thad E Ginathom]

Is this what is called Globalization?

It's called being comfortable!



Although it has more serious roots as the "uniform" of my music-student days, it developed into one of my idiosyncrasies. But, yes, it does suit the climate, and a lot of local-born people have forgotten that.

ps... that's my Polo in the background. I told Mrs G that our cars were having a meetup, and mine would be sobbing that all the others have loving, attentive owners that clean and polish them every week.

[Gansan]

Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom

It's called being comfortable!



But, yes, it does suit the climate, and a lot of local-born people have forgotten that.

It suits you nicely, I must say; you look like a typical Madras uncle doing the December music circuit! I must compliment you for the ease with which you wear it.

We have not forgotten it, it is what I wear the moment I return home, and on occasions like temple visits and weddings when one needs to be traditional. Also, one needs to travel in a car while wearing it. Not practical for riding bikes.

[aargee]

Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom

It's called being comfortable!

100% agree with you; if I were to come by car, I would've worn the same, just that mine is Khadar make & not white one. Something similar to this is what is my daily wear & sometimes outside too

[Thad E Ginathom]

Nice to hear that .

Pujaris do ok on their bikes, angavestram's flying in the wind --- but it is hardly proper safety gear!

At first, I was concerned that it might get twisted around my ankles. Now, after so many years, I don't even think about it. If you see me in trousers, I'm on my way to the airport. That will happen in July. I will not be wearing a vesti in London! Well, not outdoors, at least.

[Gokrish]

Refer photograph in post no. 4925. Members from left to right are Arulpeem, Thad, Crisscross, Aargee, Gokrish, Srinath, Gansan, Phamilyman with his son and Gansan's son.

[aargee]

Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom

Pujaris do ok on their bikes, angavestram's flying in the wind --- but it is hardly proper safety gear!

May be they think their rituals will help them on the road :(

Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom

I don't even think about it. If you see me in trousers, I'm on my way to the airport. That will happen in July. I will not be wearing a vesti in London! Well, not outdoors, at least.

Haha...that can be done only over there; here anything can happen; for instance, the dogs in the street can chase us & from there on its the mercy of the dogs

[gabrielthomas]

Wow! nice pictures and pleased to see a good number....It was so unfortunate for me that I was not able to join this meeting! :-( Will definitely make it to the next meeting for sure. :-)

[Thad E Ginathom]

The time spent in the car park at the end of forum meets is always good. One gets to meet the people who were out of earshot.

Originally Posted by aargee

May be they think their rituals will help them on the road :(

I think they actually do yes. Faith may move mountains, but it does not protect against accidents. I was impressed with your biking gear: it is so unusual to see anyone here wearing anything special for biking.

[aargee]

Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom

The time spent in the car park at the end of forum meets is always good

Absolutely yes

Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom

I think...I was impressed with your biking gear: it is so unusual to see anyone here wearing anything special for biking.

Sir, the feeling is mutual; I am always humbled & have respect on your response in the forum & it was more like a dream come true when I had met you yesterday. Looking forward to further meets to learn more from you

I think we all owe a big Thanks to phamilyman for organizing this meet

PS - anything

[h14]

Wonderful turnout in there! Hope I can make it to the next meet. Was pretty busy with some long pending works over the weekend.

BTW, no photo-shoot of the cars

[Thad E Ginathom]

Thank you for the kind words, aargee.

BTW, no photo-shoot of the cars

Sadly, no. I think they were scattered around the car park, which was busier than I have ever known it before.


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