Japalouppe Meet Jan 18th 2015!

[Basu]

Somehow I had missed this thread...
It is wonderful to read various posts...you guys choose the perfect time...hvj1 and Doc were added bonus.
Presence of spouse and children , have underscored the event.
I am truly envious.......

Basu

[brihacharan]

JAPA MEET Contd…

STRANGE as it may seem the SUDDEN transformation of a laidback Sunday morning into a lively bonhomie of like-minded IFGians turned out to be a lot of fun, frolic & fantasia! (Get the drift guys - Sudden & Strange!!!!!)

JAPA MEET 2015 was indeed a “Come Alive” of the wild-west, open landscape, horses, guns, the air filled with the aroma of smoking sage and black coffee brewing!!! Could anyone ask for more???

Perhaps the only sound that was missing was the bellowing of branded cattle…but then the guys more than made up for it by their own bellowing of greetings, backslaps and bear hugs!!!

The disrobing of ARs that came in all shapes & sizes from their padded gun cases was indeed a sight that would have made ‘Jane Russell’ turn a darker shade of pink, if only she were around (remember her in “Billy the Kid”!!!)…many of today’s youngsters might not…but for old timers like me…the sight sure gave me goose pimples all over!!!!!)

From lazy banter to serious exchanges on velocity, terminal energy, accuracy, trigger pull & scope settings could have given any NASA scientist the shivers….knowledge shared & experiences exchanged with passion and perseverance like a meandering river that fertilized the grey cells and wanting more!!!

For an outsider the scene would resemble a bunch of lively kids let loose in a Toy Shop…but then there lurks a ‘child deep within us’ refusing to grow up!!! No wonder the late Tirtha (May his soul RIP) always referred to ARs as TOYS!!!

If words can describe and eulogize the setting & scenario at its best, it’s the pictures that bring to life many a memorable moment each time you look at them!

The NAGRI T-Shirt worn by Essdee & yours truly was a big hit Generated a lot of enthusiasm & awareness

So here we go………………….
THE HAPPY GROUP REARING TO GO!

ESSDEE & BRIHA CLAD IN NAGRI T-SHIRT

SUDDEN MEETS STRANGE (hvj1 & Briha)

Doc. SHIRSAT EYEING THE TARGET

FANTUM FAN says Hi Guys!

ALL EYES ON TARGET!!!


Briha

[ckkalyan]

Nice, nice - thanks for the all the lovely reporting and photos brihacharan (and of course all the participants and host) great write up! The finishing touch

Photos of members - amazing - experience for me, names to faces - nice to know you all!

• hvj1 sure reminds me of Sabata Lee Van Cleef!
  
  essdee1972 where's the cigar, buddy - and so far away from Kolkatta?
  
  The Doc I would have never been able to link him to his avatar (is this the same doc with the cross?)!
  
  fantumfan2003 Missing the 1911's - Intrepid Airgunner - Great smile!
  
  brihacharan is of course Getafix the wise sage!

Thanks for sharing the lovely event! Maybe one day, one day, when I am near Bombay...we can do another amazing roundup?

[TC]

Lovely pics and narration Brihaji.

The Nagri T shirts are lovely.

But what had been stealing all my attention from day one is the rifle The Doc is firing. Its definitely a custom built one and matches no other
rifle in production. I am sure it was the show stopper of the day


TC

[TC]

Hemant Bhai looks cool in the fedora

and Brihaji, years younger as usual


TC

[brihacharan]

Nice, nice - thanks for the all the lovely reporting and photos brihacharan (and of course all the participants and host) great write up! The finishing touch

Photos of members - amazing - experience for me, names to faces - nice to know you all!

• hvj1 sure reminds me of Sabata Lee Van Cleef!
  
  essdee1972 where's the cigar, buddy - and so far away from Kolkatta?
  
  The Doc I would have never been able to link him to his avatar (is this the same doc with the cross?)!
  
  fantumfan2003 Missing the 1911's - Intrepid Airgunner - Great smile!
  
  brihacharan is of course Getafix the wise sage!

Thanks for sharing the lovely event! Maybe one day, one day, when I am near Bombay...we can do another amazing roundup?

[ Image ]

CKK!!!
> True - Faces to link with names....
> The Doc in the pic has no cross to bear!!!!!! But a wizard with Air Arms
> Its an open invitation (btw, you don't need one!!!) look forward to seeing you in Mumbai & together we'll ride the range
> Nice poster there - apt for the occasion

Briha

[brihacharan]

"TC" wrote:
Lovely pics and narration Brihaji.
The Nagri T shirts are lovely.
But what had been stealing all my attention from day one is the rifle The Doc is firing. Its definitely a custom built one and matches no other rifle in production. I am sure it was the show stopper of the day

TC

TC...your observation is uncanny
The AR which Doc is holding is indeed Custom Built & One of a Kind....it is his personal Air Arm & what a beauty to hold & shoot
Briha

[ckkalyan]

This was the Doc image I was referring to brihacharan

Lot's of Docs on the forum - just thought I would clarify!

Thanks!

P.S. I like the - Suddenly Strange references - very fine touch brihacharan!

[xl_target]

Great to see all those smiling faces.
Good to see some kids in there; the future of the sport....
Some great photos there; Brihaji and Esdee, Avery dapper Hemant, Doc etc.
Thanks Brihaji and other for posting.

Like CK says; ,maybe someday those of us who are far away can join you guys.

[brihacharan]

[quote="xl_target"
]Great to see all those smiling faces.
Good to see some kids in there; the future of the sport....
Some great photos there; Brihaji and Esdee, A very dapper Hemant, Doc etc.
Thanks Brihaji and other for posting.

Like CK says; ,maybe someday those of us who are far away can join you guys

> Yes! Yes! Yes!, that would be indeed and an honour to Mumbai IFGians
Briha

[hvj1]

CK
Actually, I can do a very uncanny mimicry of Lee Van Cleef! In fact, I do it all the time when I lose my top. Unfortunately, the shot is so ugly, that I dare not post it here.
Regards

[brihacharan]

CK
Actually, I can do a very uncanny mimicry of Lee Van Cleef! In fact, I do it all the time when I lose my top. Unfortunately, the shot is so ugly, that I dare not post it here.
Regards

Come on hvj1....The suspense is killing
We're waiting!
Briha

[ckkalyan]

CK Actually, I can do a very uncanny mimicry of Lee Van Cleef! In fact, I do it all the time when I lose my top. Unfortunately, the shot is so ugly, that I dare not post it here. Regards

I guess I asked for that!

[SMJ]

What are the chances of such a meet taking place this year?