A long-awaited meetup

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My love for coffee and the irresistible taste of Tabaq's desserts always get the best of me, even though I have brought down my coffee intake and coffee shop visits by a lot. However, once in a few months I do "treat myself", with a good cup of coffee at a nearby café.

Nowadays I mostly find myself sipping on some coffee or tea in the comfort of my home, it has become a more preferable option, bit more budget friendly too. With the rising costs all around, it's not possible to be a regular "Tabaq enjoyer" anymore. So, that means I'm no longer a Tabaq connoisseur, but for now I'll gladly let go of that title.

Yet, this time I couldn't say no, because this little meetup has been in the works for a couple of months now.


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Even though I have about 3 branches of Tabaq within 2 kilometers from my home, I had to make the trip to the farthest branch. Tabaq Dhanmondi was the spot, which is 15 kilometers away. And I wasn't complaining, after all, it's the Hive/Turni fam we're talking about, no way I was missing this.

But, for those who know me well, you'd know that I just hate visiting that side of the city. The time it takes to go up and down from here to there, and there to here, with that much time you'd easily cover half the distance to Cox's Bazar on the highway, which is roughly 250 kilometers. Quite absurd isn't it?

Fortunately, the meetup of ours was held on a Saturday. So, I was free and I was ready, I had all the time and energy all saved up for that single day.


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I called an Uber at around 3:40PM and by 4PM we were on our way, half of the distance we covered with ease. But then came the ungodly traffic around Dhanmondi, and the rest was history. From one red signal to another, somehow it took us an hour and 30 minutes just to cover 8 kilometers. 💀

Fortunately, thanks to the kind man you see above, we managed to killed some time. As I was stuck behind a huge line of cars, he randomly popped up with a bag full of pens, and then we went on chatting about the current state of the country, about relationships, family and all. Not only is he a kind man, he's also a good salesman. He actually ended up selling me a bunch of pens, which I surely didn't need haha.

Later on I thought that I'd give the pens to my wife, she likes collecting pens, so why not?

By the time I reached my destination, the sun had already gone down, whereas I thought I'd be here at least an hour earlier, while the sun was still up.


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As I entered Tabaq and grabbed my seat, I saw @sarashew already sipping on some coffee, while everyone else politely waited haha. Some different types of desserts were being shared by everyone. Next in line was @annabeth and then @drivingindevon, all three lined up together, as always, you could just see the The Power of The Puff Gang, a trio you don't wanna mess with.

Also, their coffee of choice being the typical "Karen" drinks, a complex combination of different flavors and types of coffee. ABSOLUTELY FAB!

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@rafa-noor sitting just beside the trio, all hungry and on the prowl for some good food, so I suggested one of the sandwiches, which later turned out to be a bad decision. Because just then and there we had planned to get some food later on at Robindro Sorobor. Loss hoye gelo ree. 😂

But hey, at least the sandwich was good right? You're welcome, Rafa.

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Met @rehan12 bhai for the first time, quite a health conscious man, he surely wasn't ready to sin by overeating all the sugary desserts we had laying in front of us. He also had a fight to catch in just a few hours, and with all this traffic in Dhaka, I guess he was just stressed about missing the flight.

I however didn't mind, that day I was ready to be a sinner, that's why I almost ate up that fat piece of cake all by myself. And I don't even know how I did it.

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Also, we had the Doc @simplifylife and Mrs Doc @docineffable, couple of the hour, couple of the moment? Surely.

I've spoken to Doc a lot of times before, but I didn't think he'd be this quiet and innocent, but I think I'm missing something here. 🤔 Bhabi seemed like the "chulbuli" type, while Doc is all quiet and observant. Reminded me of the movie Jab We Met for some reason, just like the Shahid and Kareena duo from that movie haha.

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Our @notacinephile bhai still as dedicated towards his French course, recently passing his social communication tests. So, congrats to him.

He and I both went for a Cappuccino, classic. Later on he and Doc both got busy with Hive and its recent trends, they both even predicated the recent pump. I really should be hanging around both these fellas more, I'm in need of some more trading tips, and quick pump predictions too.

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Then comes my partner in crime, @r-nyn bhai. I couldn't even recognize him at first, a total gentleman, clean shaved, short hair to the side, a new man. It surely was not the baabez hunter I last saw, the rugged and hawt beach boy.

But no matter how much he tried to subdue the baabez hunter that lives within, throughout that evening I saw that hunter coming out, enjoying and getting a glimpse of the night life around Dhanmondi.

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Last, but surely not the least, our mascot @zayedsakib was there too, not afraid to indulge in some sugary desserts while sipping on some Hazelnut Latte. He was even kind enough to let me taste that latte, and it wasn't bad, it's surely worth a shot next time.

Later that night we both stayed till the end, as everyone else went their separates ways. Our mascot set off on his bike, while I called in a Pathao ride for myself. TOP G move.

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We got so busy catching up with one another, up to no good with our shenanigans, planning for our future plans and meetups, time just somehow zoomed by.

Of course, we can't forget about @minhajulmredol, @surrealfia and @chrysanthemum, they couldn't attend because of the distance and timing. But they have promised to join us on our next journey, hopefully in Sylhet. You three better show up next time, or else...

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Damn!
That threat to the last three folks reminded me of Liam Neeson.

I must admit, I was really looking forward to this meetup. It was really great to get to know everyone in the gang, especially f2f! I really enjoyed this small time. I wish I could have stayed till the end but had to get back! Next time it will be even more awesome than this one.

And tbh I am more of a TEA person than of coffee lol!

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That threat to the last three folks reminded me of Liam Neeson.

Same energy bhai, same energy.

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I wish I could have stayed till the end but had to get back! Next time it will be even more awesome than this one.

We should've planned for lunch I guess, we would've gotten some more time and the street wouldn't be as packed either. But, there's always next time, looking forward to it, especially the Sylhet trip.

And tbh I am more of a TEA person than of coffee lol!

Whether it's a good cup of tea or coffee, I'm in, always, because I love both haha.

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Yeah bhai, would have been great if you stayed a bit longer. But we are no strangers to the dhaka traffic. 30 mins here and there - and you’d surely have missed your flight!

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@simplifylife you should check the Uber fares right now bhai. And I thought the amount I paid on that day was absurd.

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Iftar er tym e jei bhara dekhabe bhai....mukh kharap korte na chaile o upay nai 😆

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mukh kharap korte na chaile o upay nai

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But hey, at least the sandwich was good right?

That was so good bro!! Thanks a ton for suggesting. Without the sandwich I would probably caught by sugar hype! (Already forgot the name, was that chicken tikka sandwich?)
And I couldn't absorb the chicken chap and luchi either, with a poor stomach. So you just saved me for that day! Thanku again! 💙

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chicken tikka sandwich?

Yep, chicken tikka and roast beef, my favorites.

So you just saved me for that day! Thanku again!

Ayy, don't mention it.

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So who is the professor here, if we are the power puff girls? XD

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That's a very happy and welcoming face indeed. I'm not surprised that you ended up purchasing all those pens.

Sounds like it was quite the meetup.

You said the doc was quiet and observant. Is that @simplifylife that you are referring to?

I think that was quite an off-the-beaten-path coffee shop indeed.

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I'm not surprised that you ended up purchasing all those pens.

No choice, I had to. 😂

You said the doc was quiet and observant. Is that @simplifylife that you are referring to?

Yep, you got the right man.

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A day for the history books indeed eh! My wife got the movie reference you made, I however got no clue what you're referring to 😂😂

It was i deed great to put a face to all the people we talk to so often on discord and we can't wait for the next meetup - preferably this month for iftar? 😉

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My wife got the movie reference you made, I however got no clue what you're referring to

Oh, then it's time for you both to manage some time and then just watch that damn movie. For the sake of my reference at least. 😂

It was i deed great to put a face to all the people we talk to so often on discord and we can't wait for the next meetup

A much needed meetup bhai. I say we should try and host these every 4 to 6 months or so, whenever most of the gang is free to attend.

preferably this month for iftar?

Yes, this one will be a lot better I guess, hosted in a homely environment, just us folks.

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Amazing! Though I missed this time but I will surely join to Sylhet!
I do like coffee; and I know you guys enjoyed it a lot. And of course missed me a lot....! Ha ha ha...

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And of course missed me a lot

Of course, we talked about you a lot. And we know how busy you are and about the distance too. So next time it is. 🖤

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Reminded me of the movie Jab We Met for some reason, just like the Shahid and Kareena duo from that movie haha.

Jab we met is one of my favourites..I must say you got a very good sense of judging people in a very short time. I am very much sure @simplifylife is more sort of shaheed Kapoor in that film.😂
Geet I take that as a compliment 😎

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Jab we met is one of my favourites

Same here bhabi, same here.

I must say you got a very good sense of judging people in a very short time

That's all thanks to my habit and lifestyle of hanging around big groups of people all my life. So, that sense of judgement has become wayy more natural over the years.

I am very much sure @simplifylife is more sort of shaheed Kapoor in that film.

Sit him down and make him watch that movie, he needs to understand that damn reference. 😂

Geet I take that as a compliment 😎

It surely is a compliment, that's how I see it haha.

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I will definitely make him watch the movie with the spoiler 😂

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I couldn't even recognize him at first, a total gentleman, clean shaved, short hair to the side, a new man.

I am a gentleman bro, you are labelling me wrong all the way. Perhaps I have a thing or two with girls, but deep down, I am as tender as those chocolate brownies at Tabaq. A bit sugary but okay.

Are you forgetting about that banana cake? It's top notch, no doubt; just like the Hazlenut I tried.

I have the same feeling about doc, quite a cool doc with innocent face. And you have said it right, the puff gang :D :D

We surely missed the missing persons :D and hope you guys meet them soon. The reason I am excluding myself is, I don't want to be here that long, pray to the almighty that I don't have to.

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I am a gentleman bro, you are labelling me wrong all the way.

Na, I liked the rugged beach boy look better, that's the real you. Model model bhaab. 🤠

I am as tender as those chocolate brownies at Tabaq

I'd say the same for myself. 💀

Are you forgetting about that banana cake? It's top notch

Forgot to take a picture. 😬

The reason I am excluding myself is, I don't want to be here that long, pray to the almighty that I don't have to.

You'll get there bhai. In Shaa Allah

But we need to have another meetup before you leave, a proper meetup, hopefully with everyone being present.

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I will try to meet you guys if they finally offer me the thing, InshaAllah. Till then, it's all about praying 😇

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The offer you will receive, that I believe. Here's hoping. 🤞

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IDK why but i want to DV this post

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You want to do a lot of things, I know.

But why though? Because you weren't present on that day? 💀

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Bcz no one invited me

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But would you have come after receiving the invite? 🤔

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Dawat deya apner dayitto. Asa na asa amar dayitto 🙄🙄

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Bhaloi bhaloiii, kothay jukti ase 💀

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Power-puff gang , you say?? :')) The puff part you got right indeed XDD See you soon bro, Iftaar meetup awaits us, and so does Sylhet

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The puff part you got right indeed

Oh, I almost forgot about that puff. Hehe 💀

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See you soon bro, Iftaar meetup awaits us, and so does Sylhet.

Yes, hopefully the gang will get another chance to meetup, with a proper get together this time.

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I too couldn't recognize Nyn bro at the first glance on the pictures.
You guys really had a great time, missed it. 💔

You three better show up next time, or else...

I will, for sure, no matter what happens, InshaAllah. I am feeling jealous to see you guys had so much fun without me. 😕

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I am feeling jealous to see you guys had so much fun without me.

You should, you should.

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I will, for sure, no matter what happens, InshaAllah.

In Shaa Allah

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