Monsoon DRIVE - Kochi

Steeroid · 9th June 2008, 12:30

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Originally Posted by kb100

Well - You have used a dSLR before, and I haven't - So guess I'll a am going to be in the 'Green Zone' this time (full auto

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You have a green zone. I dont. The D300 doesnt feature a full-auto mode, so it makes you work hard. That is a blessing, though - it has forced me to learn stuff and do some reading before I start shooting.

mansidea · 9th June 2008, 12:31

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

If you have a tripod, please let me know so I dont have to carry mine all the way down - it is (hopefully) going to be overcast and dark throughout.

I have one steer, which is any way in my Scorp. But not good for perfect framing. I think, ripper will also be carrying one. Better not to increase your baggage weight.

This thread is going to be flooded with pics.

Rudra Sen · 9th June 2008, 12:35

If you guys are using tripod I request you to keep ISO low. I expect a lot of good shots from this trip. Steer has his new camera now...So.

mansidea · 9th June 2008, 12:56

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Originally Posted by Veelubai

JayD - Thats exactly what Iam looking for.Anyways I will give my confirmation by tomorrow morning.

Veelubai, i am not starting from thrissur & will join the team only by end of 1st Day. You are most welcome to join me, if you are ready for a late drive, that too from COK.

Steeroid · 9th June 2008, 13:02

One more potential cheap guest has evinced interest in attending. He is from outside the country, though

Will confirm in a day or two.

Veelubai · 9th June 2008, 13:07

Steer and manidea - Thank you very much for your offers. Rippergeo had gave me a call and it seems that steeroid is going via Tcr that morning , so I can join with him.

quicksilver · 9th June 2008, 14:27

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Originally Posted by Veelubai

Steer and manidea - Thank you very much for your offers. Rippergeo had gave me a call and it seems that steeroid is going via Tcr that morning , so I can join with him.

You have a back-up option too now Veelubai.

Our plans have been finalised (sort of), we intend to leave Coimbatore early on Saturday (14th June 2008) morning and should have space for one more person (3 from Cbe + 1 free). You can either get my mobile number from rippergeo or please PM me if you need my number.

jkdas · 9th June 2008, 14:30

Can someone post the travel detail. meet up point / time?

Veelubai · 9th June 2008, 14:51

Quick Silvr - Thank you very much.Will let you know asap wether I need your help.

JKdas - I beleive the meeting point is infront of the Wyte Fort Hotel at 6:30am.Dont know the meeting point of bhpians from Tvm,Aleppey etc.

9th June 2008, 17:37

according to what ram hyundai tells me, we have reached capacity long back.
So we will have to stop taking in any more reservations.
Sorry guys!
unless Ram_hyundai works some magic,
or zak's tent is really spacious,
this below is the final list

Patchyboy 2(1 room)
Bombatt 2(1 room)
speedzak 3(1 room)
ram_hyundai 3(1 room)
californiaknight 2(1 room)

A S H V I N 3
mansidea 2
govigov 2 1V 1NV
Srijit 1
Steeroid 1 1V
rippergeo 1
quicksilver 1
nikkibike 1
biju 1
kpzen 1
malludude 1
wischu 1
KB100 1
cheap guest 1
redfire 1
sankar 1
Xinome 1
JayD 1
Veelubhai 1

please let me know if the list needs any changes.
currently 35 booked.
our capacity is 30

the car/passenger ratio is being worked on by zak.

Steeroid · 9th June 2008, 18:04

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Originally Posted by rippergeo

according to what ram hyundai tells me, we have reached capacity long back.
So we will have to stop taking in any more reservations.
Sorry guys!
unless Ram_hyundai works some magic,
or zak's tent is really spacious,

please let me know if the list needs any changes.
currently 35 booked.
our capacity is 30

20% overbooking is normally okay as some folks may have last-minute issues that hold them back.

If everyone on the list does turn up then we will need Zak's tent and a mattress each in the two trucks (Scorp and Safari)

Zak was talking about some alternative arrangement in the tea estate next door?

Zak - where are the finalized financials?

BomBatt · 9th June 2008, 18:56

This thread is already 18 pages and nobody seems to be discussing about it (or did I miss it)

What about booz guys ? is it arranged at the resort, is it available at kutti, OR should I get it from B'lore. Please respond fast, I am very anxious.

cheers:

9th June 2008, 18:57

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

Zak was talking about some alternative arrangement in the tea estate next door?

yeah! looks like we filled that too.

speedzak · 9th June 2008, 19:25

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Originally Posted by Veelubai

Quick Silvr - Thank you very much.Will let you know asap wether I need your help.

You have to join QuickSilver. Please. That is the most convenient option as of now.

You can take your car too as somebody from his car will give you company for the drive.

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Originally Posted by quicksilver

You have a back-up option too now Veelubai.

Our plans have been finalised (sort of), we intend to leave Coimbatore early on Saturday (14th June 2008) morning and should have space for one more person (3 from Cbe + 1 free). You can either get my mobile number from rippergeo or please PM me if you need my number.

Please make a point for Veelubai to join you.

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Originally Posted by jkdas

Can someone post the travel detail. meet up point / time?

Joining in???? Man!! PLEASE!!

Leaving from Sarovaram at 7am on Saturday, 14th June, 2008.

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Originally Posted by rippergeo

according to what ram hyundai tells me, we have reached capacity long back.
So we will have to stop taking in any more reservations.
Sorry guys!

We haven't yet! Our backup plan was always there to rescue us.
Thanks and a very big applause to Ram,
Now we have 11 + 3 rooms extra. Yayyyyyyyyyy!!!!

We may even get more as per necessity (We're working on getting more if needed).

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

20% overbooking is normally okay as some folks may have last-minute issues that hold them back.
If everyone on the list does turn up then we will need Zak's tent and a mattress each in the two trucks (Scorp and Safari)

Bring it on!!

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

Zak was talking about some alternative arrangement in the tea estate next door?

That's taken care of!

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

Zak - where are the finalized financials?

Coming in the next few minutes. Wait for my next post.

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

One more potential cheap guest has evinced interest in attending. He is from outside the country, though

Will confirm in a day or two.

I am keeping that option open. So, a bed is booked for this POTENTial one. HE WILL PAY!! No matter he comes or not. LOL!!!

@Bombatt! Bring Your Own Booze!

mansidea · 9th June 2008, 19:37

BTW where is this tea estate? is it closer to Thrisangu?

Zak: I need directions to reach there.

9th June 2008, 12:35	#258
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,590 Thanked: 6,532 Times View My Garage	If you guys are using tripod I request you to keep ISO low. I expect a lot of good shots from this trip. Steer has his new camera now...So.
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9th June 2008, 13:02	#260
Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,751 Times	One more potential cheap guest has evinced interest in attending. He is from outside the country, though Will confirm in a day or two.
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9th June 2008, 13:07	#261
Veelubai BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: B'lore/Trichur Posts: 317 Thanked: 87 Times	Steer and manidea - Thank you very much for your offers. Rippergeo had gave me a call and it seems that steeroid is going via Tcr that morning , so I can join with him.
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9th June 2008, 14:30	#263
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	Can someone post the travel detail. meet up point / time?
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9th June 2008, 14:51	#264
Veelubai BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: B'lore/Trichur Posts: 317 Thanked: 87 Times	Quick Silvr - Thank you very much.Will let you know asap wether I need your help. JKdas - I beleive the meeting point is infront of the Wyte Fort Hotel at 6:30am.Dont know the meeting point of bhpians from Tvm,Aleppey etc. Last edited by Veelubai : 9th June 2008 at 14:54.
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9th June 2008, 17:37	#265
rippergeo Posts: n/a	We're Full!!!! according to what ram hyundai tells me, we have reached capacity long back. So we will have to stop taking in any more reservations. Sorry guys! unless Ram_hyundai works some magic, or zak's tent is really spacious, this below is the final list Patchyboy 2(1 room) Bombatt 2(1 room) speedzak 3(1 room) ram_hyundai 3(1 room) californiaknight 2(1 room) A S H V I N 3 mansidea 2 govigov 2 1V 1NV Srijit 1 Steeroid 1 1V rippergeo 1 quicksilver 1 nikkibike 1 biju 1 kpzen 1 malludude 1 wischu 1 KB100 1 cheap guest 1 redfire 1 sankar 1 Xinome 1 JayD 1 Veelubhai 1 please let me know if the list needs any changes. currently 35 booked. our capacity is 30 the car/passenger ratio is being worked on by zak.
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9th June 2008, 18:56	#267
BomBatt BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 208 Thanked: 35 Times	This thread is already 18 pages and nobody seems to be discussing about it (or did I miss it) What about booz guys ? is it arranged at the resort, is it available at kutti, OR should I get it from B'lore. Please respond fast, I am very anxious. cheers:
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9th June 2008, 19:37	#270
mansidea BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 238 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	BTW where is this tea estate? is it closer to Thrisangu? Zak: I need directions to reach there. Last edited by mansidea : 9th June 2008 at 19:47.
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