COVID 19 Compliant - Evening Fewbie PLUS Desert Drive - Al Lisaili - Dubai - 10 Jul 2020

[asifk]

1 minute ago, Ale Vallecchi said:

Thank you @asifk. See you on Friday. Your car is fine now? 

Hi  @Ale Vallecchi yes car all fine now, thanks ! Looking forward to Friday !  

[Ale Vallecchi]

Dear fellow Desert Wanderers,

Friday's group is virtually completed (one more spot remaining, for the last Fewbie PLUS to join). So far it will be made of @Rinelle Sanaani, @Febin Frederic, @asifk, @Kalahari,@Colin Jordan, @Najeeb Mohammed, @Chaitanya D, @Desert Dweller and @Jolly Abraham. Looks like it's a solid group, including 3 Intermediate members.

As mentioned, the drive will be taking place in what I expect to be, for most drivers, a lesser known part of Dubai. Al Lisaili includes some technical dunes, which will require great finesse and care (especially to avoid hard nose butts), and mostly long range dunes, which will provide plenty of opportunities for some sideys, as well as ridge riding and criss-crossing.

Because of this abundance of diverse situation, I would like to make a few recommendations.

• MENTAL READINESS AND CONCENTRATION - to make sure that all our energies and focus go to the characteristics of the terrain, our driving skills, and the security of the convoy, please be ready to concentrate yourselves on the drive alone. Kindly try to reduce all possible distractions, including bringing along too many passengers (certainly 3 passengers on board, event though allowed by the Covid rules, may be a source of distraction). If you bring along somebody, please explain that it will not be possible to converse while driving, or distract the driver from her/his duties. This recommendation aims to reduce the potential for refusals, stucks, and any other type of incident that a new type of terrain may cause to distracted drivers.
• AVAILABILITY OF PROPER EQUIPMENT - being at Fewbie Plus and above level means to have fully understood the need to carry the proper equipment in the car. This MUST include to say the least 1) a good shovel, 2) a kinetic tow rope (preferably with soft shackles), and a 3) compressor. Proper equipment also incudes a very important car accessory: tested, robust, tow hooks in good conditions. I will take care to verify the availability of all of the above equipment for all attendees, and will be forced to refuse participation for those who do not carry these essential items.
• COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS - there are two elements to our ability to communicate in the desert. The technical aspect demands that 1) your radios are fully charged, 2) that each driver always identifies her/himself when speaking, so to allow the convoy to react speedily to any predicament, and 3) that all respond when questions or instructions are directed at them, in order to acknowledge that all is clear and understood. The psychological aspect has to do with the willingness to communicate. Please, do not be afraid or ashamed to inform the convoy leader that one may not feel like making some maneuver, taking a seemingly risky approach, or doing anything beyond one's perceived skills, or physical conditions. When no communication of this kind takes place, the leader and the rest of the convoy will assume that all is well, and will not be able to address any concern of second-thoughts a driver may have.

I have chosen to underline the above 3 issues as there have been recent events during other Fewbie drives, due to a combination of these 3 factors, which have created a great deal of complications to the convoys, unnecessary risks, and in one case damage to another driver's cars (any reference to weak tow points is not casual).

Kindly acknowledge the above information, so that we may look forward to a challenging, yet pleasant drive.

See you all Friday (convoy order and radio channel will be published on Thursday evening).

[asifk]

On 7/6/2020 at 12:50 PM, asifk said:

Hi  @Ale Vallecchi yes car all fine now, thanks ! Looking forward to Friday !  

Hi @Ale Vallecchi unfortunately something has come up and I will not be able to join this drive on Friday. Really disappointed as it sounds like an amazing plan - but alas family calls. I will remove my RSVP from this drive. Have a great time, stay safe, and see you soon. Best, Asif 

[Ale Vallecchi]

6 hours ago, asifk said:

Hi @Ale Vallecchi unfortunately something has come up and I will not be able to join this drive on Friday. Really disappointed as it sounds like an amazing plan - but alas family calls. I will remove my RSVP from this drive. Have a great time, stay safe, and see you soon. Best, Asif 

Dear @asifk sorry to hear you will not be able to join. Hope all is OK on your side. We'll see you soon out there, and thank you very much for informing us ahead of time.

[Jolly Abraham]

I confirm that i have completed more than 5 fewbie drives.

but i am cancelling my RSVP this week because my car have some issues.

once it is cleared, will join the next drive. sorry for the delay

[Ale Vallecchi]

3 hours ago, Jolly Abraham said:

I confirm that i have completed more than 5 fewbie drives.

but i am cancelling my RSVP this week because my car have some issues.

once it is cleared, will join the next drive. sorry for the delay

Thanks for letting me know in advance @Jolly Abraham. Seems the heat is taking its toll on many cars. Look forward to see you soon. 

[Desert Dweller]

Sorry, the car is at the mechanic’s so I won’t be able to make it tomorrow 😔

Have fun and see you next week, inshala!

[Ale Vallecchi]

47 minutes ago, Desert Dweller said:

Sorry, the car is at the mechanic’s so I won’t be able to make it tomorrow 😔

Have fun and see you next week, inshala!

@Desert Dweller I am sorry that you will not be able to join the drive. Take care of your car, so we can see you soon out there.

[Ale Vallecchi]

Dear Carnity Members @Kalahari, @Najeeb Mohammed, @Chaitanya D, @Colin Jordan, @Rinelle Sanaani, @Febin Frederic and @Srikumar

 

Below is the convoy numbering for this Friday afternoon drive in Al Lisaili:

 

DRIVER	CAR	POSITION
Ale Vallecchi	FJ	1
Kalahari	Xterra (you cannot miss it)	2
Najeeb Mohammed	FJ Extreme Black	3
Chaitanya D	Xterra Black	3
Colin Jordan	Jeep Wrangler Red	5
Rinelle	Jeep Wrangler Black	6
Febin Frederic	Jeep Wrangler Orange	7
Srikumar	Cherokee XJ	8

 

Please remember the following:

• MEETING TIME IS 4:30PM SHARP. We plan on a quick deflation, with the goal to leave as early as possible, to enjoy as much driving in daylight as possible. Please deflate to 12-13 PSI.
• DRIVERS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH THE MINIMUM FEWBIE GEAR AND HAVE FUNCTIONING FRONT AND BACK TOW POINTS. Those who do not comply with these requirements will be asked to leave the drive. If anybody needs to still purchase necessary items such as shovels, they can do so at minimum cost at any Speedex (if DM is too far). The compressor is recommended, as we'll try to exit near Solar Park, which is a bit far from Al Parking.
• Please have your radios fully charged and tuned into CHANNEL 2 (446.031).
• You may fill up the tank at the Eppco gas station just before the exit at Al Lisaili: https://maps.app.goo.gl/GcdgZCK5eKqfNBUR6

Enjoy the end of the week and see you on Friday.

[Kalahari]

2 hours ago, Ale Vallecchi said:

 

 

 

2 hours ago, Ale Vallecchi said:

Dear Carnity Members @Kalahari, @Najeeb Mohammed, @Chaitanya D, @Colin Jordan, @Rinelle Sanaani, @Febin Frederic and @Srikumar

 

Below is the convoy numbering for this Friday afternoon drive in Al Lisaili:

 

DRIVER	CAR	POSITION
Ale Vallecchi	FJ	1
Kalahari	Xterra (you cannot miss it)	2
Najeeb Mohammed	FJ Extreme Black	3
Chaitanya D	Xterra Black	3
Colin Jordan	Jeep Wrangler Red	5
Rinelle	Jeep Wrangler Black	6
Febin Frederic	Jeep Wrangler Orange	7
Srikumar	Cherokee XJ	8

 

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My car has feelings you know