Kerala Meet..

mithun · 14th March 2006, 05:10

At the current moment I can't say anything.

Please tell me the venue and time.

Another problem is that since I'm still a student, I don't have too much of money to dispense with.

karthik247 · 14th March 2006, 09:38

Steeroid...time to 'confirm' the programme. And fix the budget. So decide abt all that cuz only a few days left.

CaliforniaKnight · 14th March 2006, 09:48

sorry guyz...shifted base back to KL for a month. so 18th I might join, but I need the venue details ASAP.

kb100 · 14th March 2006, 10:41

Yes... Do lets freeze on the itinerary ... 18th is a Saturday - so that boat is going to be in full demand... So it'll need to be booked well in advance.

Again - JK-STEER - Pls take the lead!

AvinashKeezh · 14th March 2006, 11:31

seeing all this exitement, i am not able to keep myself away.
But hey guys, it seems all you guys are gonna rock that boat that you'd be taking

.
Let me see if i can join the fun and shall keep you guys posted if i'll be bringing my ikon for the meet; but by the looks of it, i doubt my presence for the meet.
AK

kb100 · 14th March 2006, 11:58

Hey... everyone who can make it MUST come... AUTO-LOVERS UNITE!!

hianooo · 14th March 2006, 14:31

am gonna miss it again !! huh !!

Steeroid · 14th March 2006, 15:43

I have spoken to the F&B guy at Riviera Retreat and can close the deal @ Rs.200 per head if everyone is agreeable. Booze - I can take care of most of it, others buy their beer en-route.

Have yet to confirm a boat for the night because I need some numbers - the chap at the Riviera also wants number to block seats.

Lets have a FINAL yes or no count this evening, boys. I need to confirm one way or the other tomorrow morning.

karthik247 · 14th March 2006, 15:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steeroid

I have spoken to the F&B guy at Riviera Retreat and can close the deal @ Rs.200 per head if everyone is agreeable. Booze - I can take care of most of it, others buy their beer en-route.

Have yet to confirm a boat for the night because I need some numbers - the chap at the Riviera also wants number to block seats.

Lets have a FINAL yes or no count this evening, boys. I need to confirm one way or the other tomorrow morning.

Rs.200 per head should be absolutely fine...I'm in

Steeroid · 14th March 2006, 15:51

PS: So that we dont waste any more time talking about budgets - the boat ride is complimentary for students that dont drive cars. If you can afford to drive a car you can afford a ride in the boat. Else you can leave your car onshore and swim....

karthik247 · 14th March 2006, 15:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steeroid

PS: So that we dont waste any more time talking about budgets - the boat ride is complementary for students that dont drive cars. If you can afford to drive a car you can afford a ride in the boat. Else you can leave your car onshore and swim....

How much is the boat ride. Give a full estimate so that it'll be easier for everyone to prepare

Steeroid · 14th March 2006, 16:40

Okay here's the tentative agenda, gents:

12 noon meet up at the clubhouse @ Riviera Retreat.

2 pm or so - get down to lunch after all the introductions, bull****ting and a few beers.

3 pm...hopefully....finish lunch.

3.30 pm head out to Wellington Island from Riviera Retreat with the two test cars that will allegedly be available. (Himanshu, JK, kphilip - I hope you're taking care of this)

5 pm everyone finishes a few rounds with the two cars, thanks the dealers profusely, and heads out to Marine Drive.

6 pm (hopefully) we're in the boat.

Thereafter who gives a damn as to how long it takes? Those in a hurry can swim back to shore.

Steeroid · 14th March 2006, 16:43

HOW TO GET THERE:

1. Riviera Retreat - is just off the NH 47 byepass.

Those coming from Trivandrum take a LEFT turn at the junction immediately after Le Meridien.

Those coming from CBE take a left at Edapally junction into the byepass without entering the city. Continue straight towards Alleppy after Vytilla junction and you will find all the car showrooms (Honda, Chevrolet, Mercedes Benz, Tata, etc). Take right at the first junction (with traffic lights) AFTER the abovementioned showrooms - its about 1/2 a km after the Hyundai showroom (MGF) which will be to your right.

If the TVM boys can see these showrooms (except Toyota), they have gone too far and need to turn around and follow instructions for CBE.

If the CBE boys can see the Toyota showroom, they've gone too far and need to turn around and follow instructions for TVM.

Simple, isnt it?

Steeroid · 14th March 2006, 16:46

Once you turn left or right (as the case may be) from the NH, you will come to a toll gate. Pay up your contribution and get on top of the longish bridge (about 2 km)...as you keep going you will first go over the rail lines and then over a stretch of backwaters. Look to your left and you will see a concrete jungle on the other side of the backwaters...one of them will have the signage that says "Riviera Suites". Thats where you're headed.

Get down the bridge and take left at the intersection (small one) at the foot of the approach road. You will get into a rather narrow road with tall buildings to your left. One of those will be Riviera Retreat/Riviera Suites (they're both the same).

Himanshu/kb100 - you might want to stay at the Riviera Suites with your family - its quite a nice place to hang out in.

Now if I have the numbers I can find the boat.

himanshugoswami · 14th March 2006, 16:52

I'm confirmed with my family. Thats 2 1/4 in all (My daughter is an infant

)

will tie up with Karthik and JK for the rest of the details

14th March 2006, 05:10	#136
mithun BANNED Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cochin Posts: 2,195 Thanked: 268 Times	At the current moment I can't say anything. Please tell me the venue and time. Another problem is that since I'm still a student, I don't have too much of money to dispense with.
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14th March 2006, 09:38	#137
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	Steeroid...time to 'confirm' the programme. And fix the budget. So decide abt all that cuz only a few days left.
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14th March 2006, 09:48	#138
CaliforniaKnight BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: IND + DXB Posts: 980 Thanked: 141 Times View My Garage	sorry guyz...shifted base back to KL for a month. so 18th I might join, but I need the venue details ASAP.
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14th March 2006, 10:41	#139
kb100 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangy Boy! Posts: 1,555 Thanked: 21 Times	Yes... Do lets freeze on the itinerary ... 18th is a Saturday - so that boat is going to be in full demand... So it'll need to be booked well in advance. Again - JK-STEER - Pls take the lead!
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14th March 2006, 11:31	#140
AvinashKeezh BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 234 Thanked: 11 Times	seeing all this exitement, i am not able to keep myself away. But hey guys, it seems all you guys are gonna rock that boat that you'd be taking . Let me see if i can join the fun and shall keep you guys posted if i'll be bringing my ikon for the meet; but by the looks of it, i doubt my presence for the meet. AK
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14th March 2006, 11:58	#141
kb100 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangy Boy! Posts: 1,555 Thanked: 21 Times	Hey... everyone who can make it MUST come... AUTO-LOVERS UNITE!!
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14th March 2006, 14:31	#142
hianooo BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kochi, nw in Bangalore... Posts: 66 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	am gonna miss it again !! huh !!
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14th March 2006, 15:43	#143
Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,751 Times	I have spoken to the F&B guy at Riviera Retreat and can close the deal @ Rs.200 per head if everyone is agreeable. Booze - I can take care of most of it, others buy their beer en-route. Have yet to confirm a boat for the night because I need some numbers - the chap at the Riviera also wants number to block seats. Lets have a FINAL yes or no count this evening, boys. I need to confirm one way or the other tomorrow morning.
	() Thanks

14th March 2006, 15:51	#145
Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,751 Times	PS: So that we dont waste any more time talking about budgets - the boat ride is complimentary for students that dont drive cars. If you can afford to drive a car you can afford a ride in the boat. Else you can leave your car onshore and swim.... Last edited by Steeroid : 14th March 2006 at 15:56.
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14th March 2006, 16:40	#147
Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,751 Times	Okay here's the tentative agenda, gents: 12 noon meet up at the clubhouse @ Riviera Retreat. 2 pm or so - get down to lunch after all the introductions, bull****ting and a few beers. 3 pm...hopefully....finish lunch. 3.30 pm head out to Wellington Island from Riviera Retreat with the two test cars that will allegedly be available. (Himanshu, JK, kphilip - I hope you're taking care of this) 5 pm everyone finishes a few rounds with the two cars, thanks the dealers profusely, and heads out to Marine Drive. 6 pm (hopefully) we're in the boat. Thereafter who gives a damn as to how long it takes? Those in a hurry can swim back to shore.
	() Thanks

14th March 2006, 16:43	#148
Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,751 Times	HOW TO GET THERE: 1. Riviera Retreat - is just off the NH 47 byepass. Those coming from Trivandrum take a LEFT turn at the junction immediately after Le Meridien. Those coming from CBE take a left at Edapally junction into the byepass without entering the city. Continue straight towards Alleppy after Vytilla junction and you will find all the car showrooms (Honda, Chevrolet, Mercedes Benz, Tata, etc). Take right at the first junction (with traffic lights) AFTER the abovementioned showrooms - its about 1/2 a km after the Hyundai showroom (MGF) which will be to your right. If the TVM boys can see these showrooms (except Toyota), they have gone too far and need to turn around and follow instructions for CBE. If the CBE boys can see the Toyota showroom, they've gone too far and need to turn around and follow instructions for TVM. Simple, isnt it? Last edited by Steeroid : 14th March 2006 at 16:55.
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14th March 2006, 16:46	#149
Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,751 Times	Once you turn left or right (as the case may be) from the NH, you will come to a toll gate. Pay up your contribution and get on top of the longish bridge (about 2 km)...as you keep going you will first go over the rail lines and then over a stretch of backwaters. Look to your left and you will see a concrete jungle on the other side of the backwaters...one of them will have the signage that says "Riviera Suites". Thats where you're headed. Get down the bridge and take left at the intersection (small one) at the foot of the approach road. You will get into a rather narrow road with tall buildings to your left. One of those will be Riviera Retreat/Riviera Suites (they're both the same). Himanshu/kb100 - you might want to stay at the Riviera Suites with your family - its quite a nice place to hang out in. Now if I have the numbers I can find the boat.
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14th March 2006, 16:52	#150
himanshugoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: !!!! Posts: 2,303 Thanked: 2,619 Times	I'm confirmed with my family. Thats 2 1/4 in all (My daughter is an infant ) will tie up with Karthik and JK for the rest of the details
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