Chennai Team-BHP Meets

esteem_lover · 19th December 2008, 10:09

I can assure you that Chennai OTRs are wayyy different and more demanding on both vehicle & driver. Believe me, the real thrill is in driving one or at least being inside one rather than watching it. Anyways, we are veering off topic here. Maybe we can combine off roading with our next meet.

headers · 19th December 2008, 10:28

so when is the next meet? And venue?

VSG12777 · 19th December 2008, 11:39

Hmm. Yeah guys nothing has still been decided regarding the last meet for 2008.

My wife and I are now planning to drive down to Hosur where my wife's cousin's family stays. They've been inviting us for a long time now. I actually wanted to ride there on my Avenger 200 but now since you BHPians are also planning a drive, I thought I'd take the Cielo itself.

Planning to leave on 25th morning. It's very tentative for now. Can be changed to even 26th.

In case we plan a drive on the GQ, maybe we can come along till whatever place, and then branch off to Hosur from there. But this is just an idea.

What about a trip to Vellore guys ? Good drive, decent distance - approx 150 kms I suppose ? It'd be easy for everyone to get back to Chennai the same day. And my wife and I can just continue on the GQ towards B'lore to reach Hosur.

If the drive's gonna be after 28th, that's fine too.

Warm regards,
Venkat

supremeBaleno · 19th December 2008, 12:57

It is Friday noon and we still have not zeroed in on the location for the meet planned for day-after-tomorrow. Anyway, that is typical ChennaiTbhp-style.

Will be off the net from today evening for the weekend. So, if something is finalised, could a kind soul (John/headers/nitrous) please send me an SMS about it ?

And are we still having the Friday WTPTs ? I was under the impression that the practise stopped after the change in status of one of the members recently, but then see headers mentioning that WTPT is on in full swing as usual. If so, is one planned tonight ? Where ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by neoranjit

May be Horsley hills would be good for a overnighter. How about staying overnight ?

I kind of like this idea. Leave on Sat evening, reach by 8PM or so, have a grand meet - spend the night there. Drive back on Sunday morning.

Pros :

1) Can have a leisurely meet - instead of a hurried trip and back.
2) Can drink without worrying about driving back.
3) Most of us will get to utilise daytime of Sat & Sunday for other family/personal stuff.
4) Can enjoy the drive - spread over 2 days and so not hurried.

Cons :
Many guys won't be able to get permission for overnight trips. No issues for me though.

headers · 19th December 2008, 13:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by supremeBaleno

It is Friday noon and we still have not zeroed in on the location for the meet planned for day-after-tomorrow. Anyway, that is typical ChennaiTbhp-style.

Will be off the net from today evening for the weekend. So, if something is finalised, could a kind soul (John/headers/nitrous) please send me an SMS about it ?

And are we still having the Friday WTPTs ?

Biju, looks like we are gonna zero in on some silly Beach of maybe Tirusulam.
BTW, WTPT is still alive and kickin until someone kicks it back! We even have a song in celebration of the same: courtesy Nitrous!

Quote:

Originally Posted by VSG12777

What about a trip to Vellore guys ? Good drive, decent distance - approx 150 kms I suppose ?

While I agree that the GQ post S V Chatram is decent. What do we do in Vellore?

And I personally would prefer a different location as I drive that road every week for work!

Cheers

bottle · 19th December 2008, 15:04

i would prefer something other than ecr or gq for the meet too

Mission_Safari · 19th December 2008, 15:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by bottle

i would prefer something other than ecr or gq for the meet too

Are you bored of beating your own records on both these stretches

esteem_lover · 19th December 2008, 15:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by bottle

i would prefer something other than ecr or gq for the meet too

OK, let's see. we have

1. ECR
2. Vellore GQ
3. GST Road
4. GNT Road
5. What else ?

pypkmsrikanth · 19th December 2008, 16:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by esteem_lover

OK, let's see. we have

1. ECR
2. Vellore GQ
3. GST Road
4. GNT Road
5. What else ?

You have missed out the NH205

and maybe a drag between Irumbuliyur and Maduravayol

redrage · 19th December 2008, 19:03

What is a WTPT? can someone PM me on that?
Please do leave me a SMS/PM if you guys are planning a drive.

headers · 19th December 2008, 20:00

Ok Guys, Gypsy back in action after some rest!

How about a Sunday Morning drive / meet ?

Madan80: WTH are you? We need organisers here please!

headers · 20th December 2008, 13:50

Guys, So do we make it a Sunday Morning meet at Besant Nagar Beach, followed by Breakfast at Murugan Idly?

NItrous, SB, EL, EX670C, Fiery_enzyme, Neoranjit, Madan77.7 you guys coming, right? 8:00 AM ciao

neoranjit · 20th December 2008, 15:04

Yes. Sounds like a plan. Lets do that. Will be a great travelogue to read later ( though I wont write )

Headers, just one favour. Can you please confirm on SMS ?

madan80 · 20th December 2008, 16:07

tomorrow 8am sounds good. i'll be there.

redrage · 20th December 2008, 20:19

Just wanted to know if i could hitch with someone near Gill Nagar, Nelson Manickam area. My no is 9600038747. Do let me know.

19th December 2008, 10:09	#721
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 513 Times View My Garage	I can assure you that Chennai OTRs are wayyy different and more demanding on both vehicle & driver. Believe me, the real thrill is in driving one or at least being inside one rather than watching it. Anyways, we are veering off topic here. Maybe we can combine off roading with our next meet.
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19th December 2008, 10:28	#722
headers Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Greater Chennai Posts: 4,667 Thanked: 564 Times	so when is the next meet? And venue?
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19th December 2008, 11:39	#723
VSG12777 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: CHENNAI Posts: 208 Thanked: 41 Times	Hmm. Yeah guys nothing has still been decided regarding the last meet for 2008. My wife and I are now planning to drive down to Hosur where my wife's cousin's family stays. They've been inviting us for a long time now. I actually wanted to ride there on my Avenger 200 but now since you BHPians are also planning a drive, I thought I'd take the Cielo itself. Planning to leave on 25th morning. It's very tentative for now. Can be changed to even 26th. In case we plan a drive on the GQ, maybe we can come along till whatever place, and then branch off to Hosur from there. But this is just an idea. What about a trip to Vellore guys ? Good drive, decent distance - approx 150 kms I suppose ? It'd be easy for everyone to get back to Chennai the same day. And my wife and I can just continue on the GQ towards B'lore to reach Hosur. If the drive's gonna be after 28th, that's fine too. Warm regards, Venkat
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19th December 2008, 15:04	#726
bottle Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,641 Thanked: 295 Times View My Garage	i would prefer something other than ecr or gq for the meet too
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19th December 2008, 19:03	#730
redrage BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 557 Thanked: 106 Times	What is a WTPT? can someone PM me on that? Please do leave me a SMS/PM if you guys are planning a drive.
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19th December 2008, 20:00	#731
headers Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Greater Chennai Posts: 4,667 Thanked: 564 Times	Ok Guys, Gypsy back in action after some rest! How about a Sunday Morning drive / meet ? Madan80: WTH are you? We need organisers here please!
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20th December 2008, 13:50	#732
headers Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Greater Chennai Posts: 4,667 Thanked: 564 Times	Guys, So do we make it a Sunday Morning meet at Besant Nagar Beach, followed by Breakfast at Murugan Idly? NItrous, SB, EL, EX670C, Fiery_enzyme, Neoranjit, Madan77.7 you guys coming, right? 8:00 AM ciao
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20th December 2008, 15:04	#733
neoranjit BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 588 Thanked: 196 Times View My Garage	Yes. Sounds like a plan. Lets do that. Will be a great travelogue to read later ( though I wont write ) Headers, just one favour. Can you please confirm on SMS ?
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20th December 2008, 16:07	#734
madan80 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 1,358 Thanked: 82 Times View My Garage	tomorrow 8am sounds good. i'll be there.
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20th December 2008, 20:19	#735
redrage BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 557 Thanked: 106 Times	Just wanted to know if i could hitch with someone near Gill Nagar, Nelson Manickam area. My no is 9600038747. Do let me know.
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