The Official Trivandrum Offline meet(G2G) thread

[arun6jacob]

sweet write up chetta..it is really good..eagerly waiting for part two.

[Doctor Noel]

My Wayanad trip..... June 24-27, 2011 Continuation....

Day 2

Weightless flight in weightless world..... Yes I was dreaming at that during my sleep. Misty clouds, fresh air........ Lol I was enjoying the view a lot. What the hell I am doing here??? Where is this place??? Woke up suddenly from that deep sleep with heavy heart beating in my chest. You guys want to know what thought went inside my head at that moment. Bloody hell I am late for office and I will be getting lot of firings from there. Rushed to toilet and suddenly felt like one big hammer banged on head. At that moment I realised that I am at Wayanad ISG2G... Hell yeah I am at Wayanad... No office and no assignments for the day. Hip Hip Huraay....

Before doing something, I went outside to see who all are awake. There goes Neil and others for ride at that early moment. I wondered how come these guys got guts to face the rain and cold air? I am always lazy whenever there is rain. There comes Gokul. He got up early, brushed, took bath and ready for breakfast. Freshness was radiating from his face where I didnt even brushed my teeth. Yuck... Anand and Harish also woke up from deep sleep. Anand and myself started morning hunt for smoke. Raided Lijo and took a few Kings for ourselves. Hehehe. One guy was complaining a lot about smoking. Sreejith ( I wonder). He said he was total tortured by smokers. Hehehehe. Sorry buddy for this bad habit. Joined down at restuarant to have a tea, which gave me big time grumble in stomach. Saved myself by running to answer the nature's call and later brushed teeth, combed the hair etc... Again came down to restaurant to join others for breakfast which as heavenly, Dosas, bread and jam etcc were served to fuel our engine. Soon after the breakfast, there came the rest of Bangalore and Coimbatore guys, (Forgot some names also but wont forget the faces...)

After loitering around the hotel for few time, some came with plans to ride to Banasura Dam. There goes again on road and more to conquer... Anand offered me pillion ride which I accepted with a big happy mind, because I will be able to take pics from back. Got suited for the ride but hated the soggy shoes & socks.That really gave me creepy feel. Luckily no smell came out from shoes. I lighttend the back from extra cloths and dress by dumpping on bed. Checked the camera, memory cards etcc. I felt myself like Arnold Schwarzenegger in movie Commando. Took some photos of the whole group before heading to Banasura Dam.

Anand was my rider for today. He got nice ride style which is safe and smooth. I did liked the way he rides his Avenger through all those curvy roads and steep roads like a sports bike style. Riding with him is fun and cool. Buddy you rocks... On way to Banasura Dam we got chased some big Donald Duck typos. Quack Quack the sound they made. I thought to catch some and take to hotel. They will surely will make some good curry and soup out of it. The beginning of ride was good, with dry roads. But that effect lasted for few moments, and there came heavy rain to give shower bath (was lazy to take shower in morning because of cold). Rain got drenched my mobile and Anand's wallet also which we stuffed in to the bag for safety. We were moving quiet good, but later found that we are left alone in unknown route. In between all these, low fuel also started to question our brains. We moved forward in hope of finding others somehow. The people were happy to see us and they showed the way where all others went off. Thanks to all those good hearted people. Come on Noel, did they tried to fool us by showing wrong route asked Anand. What the hell?? With little doubt asked one more fellow and he also told the same route where others went. Phew........

Atlast we found the rest of the gang near to the dam. From there Anand & myself went to fuel the bike and Neil also came with us for fuel. Joined back with gang, had a hot tea which helped to recover from little numbness. Then we reached Banasura dam where it was almost closing time. Luckily we got in and started walking. During the walk, we encountred to see some bulls grazing peacefully, but at sudden they started looked violent at me. I wondered why these fellows are looking at me like this? I didnt steal their lunch. Holy Jesus, at that moment I noticed that I wearing bright red color jacket. Ohh dear.... I wont forget that minute in my life.. Escape from there is like escape from hell. The next encounter was a steep steps. I said myself I can do it but at top of the steps I was panting like a steam engine. Should I call those steps Don Steps???

The rain was falling without taking any break, which made us little worried to take out camera. I was fedup with the rain. Atlast I pulled out my camera and started to take some snaps and whole camera got wet in few minutes. That caused me to put the camera back in bag. I really still feel upset for not able to take photos at Wayanad. If I go next time, I want photos and will go in good time. Who all are willing to come with me??

From Banasura Dam we went to have out lunch at Woodlands restaurant... Woo Chappathi and chicken curry (but that did gave me little upset mode stomach) There we took a few pics of gang and made a messy floor at the restaurant. hehehe.... After having the lunch, we went to Pookut Lake, where we spend a few minutes and taking some pics. Srijith was running behind a H@#NY monkey taking snaps. I am sure he got a good frame of that monkey. Spend a few time there before heading off back home.

Anand and I started to feel weary and tired. The pillion ride on Avenger is really bumpy and asscracking. I became the mixed crushed omellete there due jumping a lot of bad bumps and potholes. So we took time to reach the hotel back and we were the last one to reach. I thought Swaroop will be standing somewhere on a mat like Amazing Race and will say you are the last team and your are out from the race, hehehehe

Had a 5min under fan to get the fatigue out and dived into bathroom had a hot shower.... Whooo... That was some crazy stuff. This time joined with Gokul, Harish and Navin for dinner. Gokul challenged me on food race where I understimated him. I thought I can defeat him with ease but two chappathis itself made crumbled. I took time to finish my second chappthi and lost to Gokul... After dinner went straight to room for sleep. AXN was showing Angelina Jolie's Tomb Raider... At moment Swaroop called to come down for group introduction (interogration). There we came to know other and what they do. That was fun filled moments and took group photo using Vineeth's ZMA as stand... Thanks Vineeth. Went to bed after these fun and some went to get big medicine. I called for day and went to sleep hard. Before that said good bye to Gokul who said he will be leaving early in morning.

Day 3 the finale.......

I was flying in first class in some jumbo jet, and lot of air hosts where there. Before I can woo anyone, my plane shook went to crash. Why??? I was dreaming and that Harish woke me up with a big shake. I thought I will lay my hands on him, but dream is dream... hehehe.... Saw Jayamohan chettan walking restless and asking when we can leave. Went to wake Lijo and others but no effect. Too lazy to move and at last started to pack the bags for the return ride. Vishnu and Rajesh left early morning. Around 11am we started back home. Said good bye to others and started heading home. Unfortunate struck again in form of puncture on Titus's bike. Waited for him and all is well. Started to get down Thamaraserry Churam with Titus, Praveen and Anand. The rest went ahead of us four. Wet road always gives me creeps, but dry road is not. Happened to get some dry road till bypass, where I leaded for a long time. Enjoyed the dry road run for long time. So did others too.

Had lunch at same hotel where we had lunch on day one. Luckily no sleep till yet caught me. Again I lost myself somewhere inside road along with Jayan, Harish, Anand and Milan. Anand came to help with Google maps and leaded way back to right track. Phew thank God again.... There our gang waits for us to reach. Pulled over the bikes and raided the opposite bakery for RED BULL engery drink.

The fast movers went fast and again I left alone. This time Praveen chettan, Harish and Titus were the back loggers. Somewhere Praveen chettan missed a turn which made us to run in front of Vimala College and a church. Ups and down, left and right, doing zig-zag and we made to Mannuthy, Thrissur. That junction does hold little nostalgiaic memories of mine. There found 6 lane bypass road connecting to Ernakulam. WOWOW the ride on that road felt like I am riding at Dubai. Touched the speedo almost at 142kph where i joined with Praveen chettan to see that num in my speedometer. At Ernakulam we had our small dinner which is required as fuel for us. Unluckily Harish's RX got into trouble with broken chain. That caused him to halt at Eranakulam while we rest of Trivandrum guys started off back home (Jayamohan chettan, Lijo, Jayan and Milan) Later the ride found really scary for me. We turned from Alleppey to take MC road, which was 4 times torture for me. The last jump at a pothole made my future really blind. My eyes were lit like a Xmas tree. So many red, blue and green light were lit in my eyes.. Milan took turn from Changanaserry where the rest four went ahead to reach destinaton. Again wet road, which is making a lot of creeps under my skin. Started chanting Hail Mary prayer to keeo us four safe. That really helped me lot and roads were getting dry for us to reach home. Even my speed on bike also went up to 90kph. Lijo said goodnight at Vembayam and went home. Jayan at Kesavadasapuram and Jayamohan chettan at Prasanth nagar. Phew atlast home sweet home.

Crashed on all stuffs and had a nice warm bath in my own kingdom was the ulimate refreshing. Messaged all other riders that I reached home and crashed on my comfy bed like a big giant. There goes me again in dreamworld of infinity. I would like to ride again with all my xBhp brothers again and again and again without saying no. So say together, Lets ride ! ! !

[anupam_busaboy]

@ Noel - Again an Awesome review bro. Feels like going for a G2G like this.

[a.jayamohan]

Dr proved that he is Dr .@Noel: kudos to you man

[deville_56]

Red Bull rocks

[arun6jacob]

i liked the bulls and the red jacket part..nice write up

[krish2778]

Great log, been following this thread for some 2 months now, and call it coincidence i went to a trip to alappuzha (solo) on 24th,same day as the wayanad ISG2G i guess. I have prepared a log , the links in my signature, do check it out guys and post your feedback there.
By the way , great log and loved the pics too.

Ride safe.

[milancherian]

guys,any g2g this week?if not am going back home tomorrow...
will be back after a while though!

[The Celebrity]

Crashed on all stuffs and had a nice warm bath in my own kingdom was the ulimate refreshing. Messaged all other riders that I reached home and crashed on my comfy bed like a big giant. There goes me again in dreamworld of infinity. I would like to ride again with all my xBhp brothers again and again and again without saying no. So say together, Lets ride ! ! !

why did you skip the 'poking' part before crashing on your the bed?!

[Doctor Noel]

why did you skip the 'poking' part before crashing on your the bed?!

already i was mess at end, why need that also

[fayad555]

spotted a honda superbike near pongumoodu...white and red paint scheme...couldnt recognise the model but it looked liked a very old model....any idea??

[anupam_busaboy]

spotted a honda superbike near pongumoodu...white and red paint scheme...couldnt recognise the model but it looked liked a very old model....any idea??

I think you spotted the red-blue-white combo old CBR 600F . i saw that bike on Paacet GRZ show. Didnt it have loud exhausts? Did you see it passing by or at any house at pongumood?

[Vishnu Vichu]

spotted a honda superbike near pongumoodu...white and red paint scheme...couldnt recognise the model but it looked liked a very old model....any idea??

Brother is that bike also has blue paint ? i think i know that ride

[Vishnu Vichu]

I think you spotted the red-blue-white combo old CBR 600F . i saw that bike on Paacet GRZ show. Didnt it have loud exhausts? Did you see it passing by or at any house at pongumood?

CBR ? i asked the guy standing nearby and he told me it's a modded karizma

[milancherian]

Back home guys!Will upload the pics from Wayanad soon!