Mclarens: A quick romantic getaway to Ranganthittu & SriRangapatna!

mclaren1885 · 13th November 2008, 15:41

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Originally Posted by mclaren0111

Monkeys reaction on seeing the big brother.

You so had it from me!

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Originally Posted by akroy

Ohh ho another one, after Drivoblog, Photoblogs, Videoblogs, Yetiblogs now it is McLogues with some McLpics.. awesome !! Way to go Rahul !! Should compliment McDhavi (or McL001) too.

looks like the thread name is changed Abhi. Btw, its mcl0111. I like the 001 ring to it, like 007 though.

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Originally Posted by hellstar

Amazing time you MCLxxxx's had ... and lovely writing , on your 30th , 11 anniversary let me wish you a hell lot more of such wonderful drives and experiences

Thanks a ton Anup. So when do we get to see you and your better half?

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Originally Posted by rjstyles69

you got me in splits there. LOL !!

Nice story there Rahul. Dont go too high with the contrast and sharpness keep them soft. Good job with the camera !!

Ok, you can all laugh at my expense, I am a good sport.

On a serious note, point noted Riju. Just used Picassa to sharpen the pics a bit and darken the images a little. Wasn't able to shoot manually adjusting the settings as we were in a hurry. We should meet up sometime so that you can give me some tips.

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Originally Posted by TheOne®

Oh, I only got it now that you are both in this forum lol.

Good to know there is another couple around! Always nice to get impressions from both sides

Jenny, you were the inspiration for her to do this. And thanks a ton for the kind words.

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Originally Posted by sudev

He is really peering at the GV as if he is going to plonk down money for it right then and there.

So the what was the reaction from BIG brother on seeing his sibling?

So should the topic be changed to McTravel by McCoupe? Simple amazing. Keep it up. I am looking forward to next 11th. 31st "shagun" anniv exploits.

There is something about the way the GV looks that makes me want to buy one. But given the engine options we get here, I would prefer the V6 instead. Btw, I was just looking to see if it was Sharat's car by any chance. Didn't remember the number, so was checking if it had skid plates.

Big brother kept clicking more pics of his sibling! Actually I missed capturing a wonderful sight, the little one fell from a high branch, managed to hold onto a small branch with one hand to balance himself but eventually came crashing to the ground.

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Originally Posted by iceman7

McLaren(1885)(0111) - Man that croc looks killer. I am always amazed by crocs, they are by far the ugliest reptiles, but what amazes me is their sheer size & strength.

Thats the thing about them iceman7. They maybe really huge in size, but in water, the lightening quick reflexes they show can almost be unbelievable. I have this huge thing for wild animals. Must plan a trip to Jim Corbett National Park some day or go to Kenya or something.

@ Rest: Thanks a ton for the kind words.

benbsb29 · 13th November 2008, 16:13

Nice pics and write-up, Rahul.
Another travelogue so soon? So, are we going to get regular write-ups on the 12th of every month? :P

mclaren1885 · 13th November 2008, 16:37

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Originally Posted by benbsb29

Nice pics and write-up, Rahul.
Another travelogue so soon? So, are we going to get regular write-ups on the 12th of every month? :P

Benny, not sure if we will be traveling out of town next month. It all depends on our mood and decisions are made spontaneously. Planning to do a trip to K.Gudi or Kabini with some friends next month, so....

The_Warrior · 13th November 2008, 17:15

That was one beautiful write-up buddy!! Keep 'em coming....

redrage · 13th November 2008, 19:35

Nice writeup mcl, so you finally went with the Tamaron 18-200?

rjstyles69 · 13th November 2008, 19:40

Rahul if its the Tamron 18-200 that you are using, can you post a pic which has been shot at 200mm here. A friend is looking to buying one for his Canon.

mclaren1885 · 13th November 2008, 19:42

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Originally Posted by redrage

Nice writeup mcl, so you finally went with the Tamaron 18-200?

Nope! Picking up the Canon 50-250mm IS lens. This lens is karthikkumar's. He was kind enough to let me keep it for a while since the breakfast meet. Karthik, thanks a ton, I owe you one. I couldn't have captured any of these pics with the 18-55 kit lens. Thanks once again.

Riju, the last pic (of the cute little birdie) I put up saying "my favourite pic of the trip" was shot at 200mm.

Saurabh M · 13th November 2008, 20:35

Enjoyed the nice writeup. Wish you have many more fun filled 11ths .

mclaren0111 · 14th November 2008, 08:53

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Originally Posted by Lukeskywalker

Well Well !! The Mc'Couple do know how to have a good time, keep up the romance guys

0111, you sure know how to make your guy feel special. Kudos to you.

Thank you Hari Uncle

. Btw, when do we see your better half here sharing her experiences?

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Originally Posted by rjstyles69

you got me in splits there. LOL !!

More to come Riju, watch this space.

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Originally Posted by TheOne®

Oh, I only got it now that you are both in this forum lol.

Good to know there is another couple around! Always nice to get impressions from both sides

Jenny, I think after this there are going to be more than just the two of us here.

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Originally Posted by sudev

So the what was the reaction from BIG brother on seeing his sibling?

Well the "big" brother was so excited that he kept clicking pics. Normally, when you meet your siblings you greet them with a hug, this one greets him with a flash.

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Originally Posted by iceman7

McLaren(1885)(0111) - Super travelouge.
@ mc0111 - Nice captions. Loved the big brother one. cheers:

Thank you.

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Originally Posted by mclaren1885

You so had it from me!

I was planning to put up the pic I took at Hari's farm house meet you know

(running for cover).

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Originally Posted by mclaren1885

Planning to do a trip to K.Gudi or Kabini with some friends next month, so....

National Geography eh? Can I tag along only to bug you?

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Originally Posted by Saurabh M

Wish you have many more fun filled 11ths .

Thank you Saurabh.

magesh_kumar · 14th November 2008, 20:15

i recently for diwali went on a trip to srirangapatna, melkote near by some 40 kms is also a nice drive and there is a temple there.

magesh_kumar · 14th November 2008, 20:18

melkote is one of the favourite shooting spot for the director manirathnam

akshay4587 · 16th November 2008, 01:06

Nice log and beautiful pictures

And hey 11th or 11th may to be precise is special for me in the same way as its for both of you.It all started with my Gf on this very day only

swift8847 · 16th November 2008, 18:50

Nice write up buddy. Amazing pics. Somehow the unplanned meets are always fun. I must say you guys are lucky to have eachother. Great going.

Sam Kapasi · 1st December 2008, 21:52

Finally finished reading. I really enjoyed myself you two. May you have much love together. Thanks for the write-up.

v1p3r · 3rd December 2008, 00:52

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Originally Posted by mclaren0111

@ jay & akshay. The jlo look

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Lol, that's howlarious.

13th November 2008, 16:13	#32
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9,968 Thanked: 13,203 Times View My Garage	Nice pics and write-up, Rahul. Another travelogue so soon? So, are we going to get regular write-ups on the 12th of every month? :P
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13th November 2008, 17:15	#34
The_Warrior BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Travelling Most of the time!!! Posts: 130 Thanked: 23 Times	That was one beautiful write-up buddy!! Keep 'em coming....
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13th November 2008, 19:35	#35
redrage BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 553 Thanked: 106 Times	Nice writeup mcl, so you finally went with the Tamaron 18-200?
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13th November 2008, 19:40	#36
rjstyles69 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bengalooru.. Posts: 4,343 Thanked: 842 Times View My Garage	Rahul if its the Tamron 18-200 that you are using, can you post a pic which has been shot at 200mm here. A friend is looking to buying one for his Canon.
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13th November 2008, 20:35	#38
Saurabh M BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: CCU & Ontario Posts: 610 Thanked: 153 Times View My Garage	Enjoyed the nice writeup. Wish you have many more fun filled 11ths .
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14th November 2008, 20:15	#40
magesh_kumar BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 39 Thanked: Once	i recently for diwali went on a trip to srirangapatna, melkote near by some 40 kms is also a nice drive and there is a temple there.
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14th November 2008, 20:18	#41
magesh_kumar BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 39 Thanked: Once	melkote is one of the favourite shooting spot for the director manirathnam
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16th November 2008, 01:06	#42
akshay4587 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chandigarh/Mohali/Ambala Cantt Posts: 4,151 Thanked: 4,525 Times View My Garage	Nice log and beautiful pictures And hey 11th or 11th may to be precise is special for me in the same way as its for both of you.It all started with my Gf on this very day only
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16th November 2008, 18:50	#43
swift8847 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bangalore/Houston Posts: 324 Thanked: 2 Times	Nice write up buddy. Amazing pics. Somehow the unplanned meets are always fun. I must say you guys are lucky to have eachother. Great going.
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1st December 2008, 21:52	#44
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 6,997 Thanked: 2,378 Times View My Garage	Finally finished reading. I really enjoyed myself you two. May you have much love together. Thanks for the write-up.
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