DRIVOBLOG® |Maiden Drive with HVK (too tempestuous to be Telecasted LIVE!)

ramkya1 · 18th January 2010, 12:28

BT,

What a lovely travalogue and fitting pictures... way to go.. keep on.

This police thing is an outrage.... is it only because of the elections they did this??????? I wonder, if they are not ripping off other cars too on some pertex or another.

High time some TV channel takes up the cause on behalf of tax paying public and exposes these scoundrals. If anyone has connections with the TV/Press, please tip-them off about the details of this incident, they're always hungry for something like this, would be happy to jump in and get some mielage for themselves and indirectly help the public.

HVK.... all the best for the rest of the Safari...

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adzegeek · 18th January 2010, 12:49

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Originally Posted by btirthankar

The cops stopped us at a "Cheque" Post in MP at a place called Chirula on Gwalior-Jhansi highway (incidentally the North-West corrdior), detained us in the pretext of some senior cop's instructions and pending his arrival.
Then began the negotiation and they settled at a 2000 bribe for the pleasure of continuing our journey in a free shining india.

Preferred payment method, BT? gives stamped receipts or what?

ahmik · 19th January 2010, 18:08

Hey Tirthankar,
Nice to seeya back on TBHP. How come, I wonder though?
As always, great piece of work.
Im back from Aurangabad and hope to catch you in Hyderabad on the 21st.
Safe driving till then.
Shalom.

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Originally Posted by btirthankar

While Thousands of Miles clocked on my odometer, Travelling with HVK – The Baadshah of Indian Highways, would keep on deferring for years. Though he would always be with me on the airwaves and be able to ‘see’ where I am, during my own trips, I was longing to do a trip with him. But as they say there is a time for everything.

Bigzero · 19th January 2010, 19:29

Wow! Terrific start to a great blog. Following this with great interest. A learning experience for all highway driving enthusiasts!

KSM-Vtec · 19th January 2010, 21:59

wow this is great i dint know abt this....well i guess it was Tirthankar who answered the phone when i called HVK

SamtheLeo · 19th January 2010, 22:13

Wow .. we as a family always go to chatarpur to our sacred temple. It just reminded me all of those journeys. I am hooked. Great Photologue.

btirthankar · 19th January 2010, 22:20

My self and HVK have reached Hyderabad today. Started from Seoni @ 5 am and reached Medchal at 1 pm. Roads were fantastic. And thanks to HVK's planning we had a smooth drive all the way.

Next destination is Trivandrum but before that, I will respond to each of your posts in the times to come.

Watch this space for interesting visuals and incidents.

[lots of stuff are pending]

sbraj · 19th January 2010, 22:32

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Originally Posted by btirthankar

And thanks to HVK's planning we had a smooth drive all the way.

, I was initially amazed at his trip logs. But when I executed similar planning, drive was smooth all the way. Inspiring stuff.

Nice travelogue, way to go.

aaggoswami · 19th January 2010, 22:52

1) A person still driving at the age of 76! I read somewhere that age is just a number, and HVK's uncle proved it right.

2) About the car being confiscated, what if a person is not having high reach ? This is pathetic and sometimes I feel these elections are nothing but a waste of public money. And why India comes up with idea of more states ? Just to have one more ministry to earn money.

How many other cars were confiscated like this near the place where they stopped you ? Did you spot other people like you who had lost their cars ?

India is going to people who don't deserve to be in power.

I would think twice before travelling to MP now.

3) Btirthankar, we need further stories on this and more images with those captions. Keep it up.

Surprise · 20th January 2010, 17:05

I guess this is going to get full ratings & already I did my part to it. Iam really impressed by HVK's uncle, what a way to spend the seventies

Pass on the tips BT

neoonwheels · 20th January 2010, 21:39

Hey nice way of putting up a travelogue

laluks · 20th January 2010, 22:40

HVK, waiting to see you guys. Buzz me when you near the place we discussed

Thirthankar - nice blog.

MileCruncher · 20th January 2010, 23:02

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Originally Posted by laluks

HVK, waiting to see you guys. Buzz me when you near the place we discussed

I'm coming on Sunday. Would be nice to meet the gang

laluks · 20th January 2010, 23:05

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Originally Posted by MileCruncher

I'm coming on Sunday. Would be nice to meet the gang

I guess Sunday will be too late.

prateekm · 20th January 2010, 23:08

This sir just stays at a stone throws distance from my house. Would love to meet him once

*damn this college and classes*

18th January 2010, 12:28	#16
ramkya1 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Palakkad, Keral Posts: 1,826 Thanked: 431 Times View My Garage	BT, What a lovely travalogue and fitting pictures... way to go.. keep on. This police thing is an outrage.... is it only because of the elections they did this??????? I wonder, if they are not ripping off other cars too on some pertex or another. High time some TV channel takes up the cause on behalf of tax paying public and exposes these scoundrals. If anyone has connections with the TV/Press, please tip-them off about the details of this incident, they're always hungry for something like this, would be happy to jump in and get some mielage for themselves and indirectly help the public. HVK.... all the best for the rest of the Safari... --- Last edited by ramkya1 : 18th January 2010 at 12:30.
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19th January 2010, 19:29	#19
Bigzero BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 447 Thanked: 522 Times	Wow! Terrific start to a great blog. Following this with great interest. A learning experience for all highway driving enthusiasts!
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19th January 2010, 21:59	#20
KSM-Vtec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MH-02-India-Bombay-Bandra Posts: 1,562 Thanked: 446 Times View My Garage	wow this is great i dint know abt this....well i guess it was Tirthankar who answered the phone when i called HVK
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19th January 2010, 22:13	#21
SamtheLeo BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 451 Thanked: 26 Times	Wow .. we as a family always go to chatarpur to our sacred temple. It just reminded me all of those journeys. I am hooked. Great Photologue.
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19th January 2010, 22:20	#22
btirthankar BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Some Moving Vehicle Posts: 816 Thanked: 127 Times View My Garage	My self and HVK have reached Hyderabad today. Started from Seoni @ 5 am and reached Medchal at 1 pm. Roads were fantastic. And thanks to HVK's planning we had a smooth drive all the way. Next destination is Trivandrum but before that, I will respond to each of your posts in the times to come. Watch this space for interesting visuals and incidents. [lots of stuff are pending] Last edited by btirthankar : 19th January 2010 at 22:22.
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19th January 2010, 22:52	#24
aaggoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vadodara Posts: 4,982 Thanked: 2,931 Times	1) A person still driving at the age of 76! I read somewhere that age is just a number, and HVK's uncle proved it right. 2) About the car being confiscated, what if a person is not having high reach ? This is pathetic and sometimes I feel these elections are nothing but a waste of public money. And why India comes up with idea of more states ? Just to have one more ministry to earn money. How many other cars were confiscated like this near the place where they stopped you ? Did you spot other people like you who had lost their cars ? India is going to people who don't deserve to be in power. I would think twice before travelling to MP now. 3) Btirthankar, we need further stories on this and more images with those captions. Keep it up.
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20th January 2010, 17:05	#25
Surprise Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,523 Thanked: 454 Times	I guess this is going to get full ratings & already I did my part to it. Iam really impressed by HVK's uncle, what a way to spend the seventies Pass on the tips BT
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20th January 2010, 21:39	#26
neoonwheels Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 2,065 Thanked: 1,876 Times View My Garage	Hey nice way of putting up a travelogue
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20th January 2010, 22:40	#27
laluks Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 6,552 Thanked: 16,397 Times	HVK, waiting to see you guys. Buzz me when you near the place we discussed Thirthankar - nice blog. Last edited by laluks : 20th January 2010 at 22:41.
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20th January 2010, 23:08	#30
prateekm BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mumbai & BLR Posts: 790 Thanked: 553 Times	This sir just stays at a stone throws distance from my house. Would love to meet him once damn this college and classes
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