[Grand Drive]

Originally Posted by Gansan

Did you visit the place? Enough parking space available for cars? I have not been there for a very very long time.

Woodlands has got a huge parking space. You can even park in the small side road beside Woodlands if parking is full. HSB also available opposite Woodlands but it's a fast food chain and doesn't have enough parking space. There are two restaurants inside woodlands, Vrindavan and South Indian restaurant. Vrindavan is a buffet type and buffet menu won't be vast. Marina beach is very nearby too.

[Thad E Ginathom]

Originally Posted by Gansan

Did you visit the place? Enough parking space available for cars? I have not been there for a very very long time.

Originally Posted by Grand Drive

Woodlands has got a huge parking space.

Indeed, it is ample. One would have to clash with a combination of hotel full house and two or three large weddings (they have that amount of wedding-hall space available) to have any trouble parking. Of course, I've only ever been there with one car --- but I don't think we will have a problem.

Inside the gate, unless directed otherwise by the staff, drive straight rather than turning right into the car park in front of the hotel.

It might be a good idea for one of you guys (speaking Tamil would help [Blush]) to call re tables and car-park space.

There are two restaurants inside woodlands, Vrindavan and South Indian restaurant. Vrindavan is a buffet type and buffet menu won't be vast. Marina beach is very nearby too.

I've never been to Vrindavan restaurant. I think it is a bit posher and may have non-Indian food, although I would expect all to be strictly veggie. The main restaurant is fine, and serves good food.

I have my sleeping pill ready. I'll be in bed by 10.00pm. I'd like to say that the rest will be in the lap of the gods, but an atheist doesn't have that luxury!

[aabidansari]

Count me in too. Shall be there with an empty stomach.

[phamilyman]

Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom

Indeed, it is ample. One would have to clash with a combination of hotel full house and two or three large weddings (they have that amount of wedding-hall space available) to have any trouble parking. Of course, I've only ever been there with one car --- but I don't think we will have a problem.

Inside the gate, unless directed otherwise by the staff, drive straight rather than turning right into the car park in front of the hotel.

It might be a good idea for one of you guys (speaking Tamil would help [Blush]) to call re tables and car-park space.

I've never been to Vrindavan restaurant. I think it is a bit posher and may have non-Indian food, although I would expect all to be strictly veggie. The main restaurant is fine, and serves good food.

I have my sleeping pill ready. I'll be in bed by 10.00pm. I'd like to say that the rest will be in the lap of the gods, but an atheist doesn't have that luxury!

Good sir, 10pm! I refuse to believe you. PINCH ME!!

Originally Posted by Grand Drive

Woodlands has got a huge parking space. You can even park in the small side road beside Woodlands if parking is full. HSB also available opposite Woodlands but it's a fast food chain and doesn't have enough parking space. There are two restaurants inside woodlands, Vrindavan and South Indian restaurant. Vrindavan is a buffet type and buffet menu won't be vast. Marina beach is very nearby too.

Yes, we'll meet at Krishna the south Indian restaurant.

Originally Posted by Gansan

Did you visit the place? Enough parking space available for cars? I have not been there for a very very long time.

Hi,

I spoke with them - could not drive down - had some work exigencies. I did call them courtesy arul sir's reference, but the person at the other end could only confirm that they have ample parking. We should meet up at the Krishna restaurant which is a la carte.

For guys who haven't met me before - Look out for the fat north Indian guy wearing the official F1 Malaysian GP shirt!

[ksmrsm]

Originally Posted by ksmrsm

New Woodlands is not an issue as I live in Thiruvanmiyur . My In Laws coming in on that day is what is worrying me.

Let me work it out. 90% I should be there by 8 but might have to leave by 9.

Sorry folks, but on Driver duty tomorrow from my In Laws. Need to be at Central at 8.15 a.m. Can come over by 7.30 (Sorry for an earlier time) and meet if any of the folks can come at that time. Else, wish the meet a grand success. Do call me on 9043002910 if anyone is coming in by 7.30.

[Thad E Ginathom]

Originally Posted by phamilyman

Good sir, 10pm! I refuse to believe you. PINCH ME!!

Well, 10.30

Then my biological clock woke me around 11.30. Listened to some music and fell asleep again.

Should be leaving home within about half an hour, but won't be very intelligent <blush>

[aargee]

Reached vvenue. Some marriage function is in progress at Krishna hall. Restaurant is partly full. I can be identified by my riding gears & my ID on my helmet. Yet to spot any TBhpian friends

[phamilyman]

Originally Posted by aargee

Reached vvenue. Some marriage function is in progress at Krishna hall. Restaurant is partly full. I can be identified by my riding gears & my ID on my helmet. Yet to spot any TBhpian friends

Sorry, late due to daddy duty. In by 815 - 820.

[Gokrish]

Where are you aargee. I am in black Tee opp marriage hall

We are in the restaurant now

[Gansan]

T-BHP Chennai meet currently underway at New Woodlands, Dr. RK Salai, Chennai.

[Gokrish]

Some pictures from Chennai Team-BHP's meet at New Woodland's today.

[Thad E Ginathom]

Very nice meet. Sorry for being somewhat subdued due to biological clock, and a bit deaf, which, sadly, lasts all day!

Was thinking to go to 11.30 concert, but then decided to come home and take rest, Have a house concert to go to at 4pm.

Power was off when I left here this morning. It is still off, and EB guys are digging on the corner. I should have gone to the concert and had music and air conditioning!

New Woodlands was crowded --- but nobody hassled us for staying two hours.

[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?

Originally Posted by Prowler

I will also make it by 9- 9.30 am.

Originally Posted by Ddrive

Most convenient venue for me.., I'll be there at the Church just opposite and from there I can just walk into woodlands at 9.

[Ddrive]

Originally Posted by phamilyman

Can Prakash and David, our photographers for the day, please share photos?

Yes, a very nice & quick meet, thank you phamilyman and thanks all.
Some pictures from me, looking almost the same though

[Prowler]

It was a wonderful experience to meet up with you guys. Thanks to everyone, I will cherish this memory.

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