COVID 19 Compliant - Morning Fewbie Plus Desert Drive - Fossil Rock - Sharjah - 13 Nov 2020

[Rizwanm2]

Till next week... Peace and keep safe!!!

[M.Seidam]

1 hour ago, Rizwanm2 said:

@Mohamed Seidam wow what a climb, my passengers were amazed 😃.. 

@Rizwanm2 that was really perfect in proper momentum and control from the start . 👍🚙💪

1 hour ago, Rizwanm2 said:

Did not push too hard to climb this one. 

@Rizwanm2 it was perfect , next time you will make it sure 😉 till top and riding the ridge all long down 

Edited November 14, 2020 by Mohamed Seidam

[Rahimdad]

Trip Report : Rahimdad Chapter.

Setting an alarm for 4 am specially with a late night is and issue as I woke up at 3:46 am. As I arranged myself to leave at 4:30 am in a relaxed way and enjoyed my drive to the meeting point. Reaching early I was surprised to see Dr @Mohamed Seidam who was already deflating as I arrived. His younger brother looks so much like him the I was confused as to how he could be sitting in the passenger seat and deflating at the same time. @sertac was just behind me and soon the place was full with our participants. Thanks to Dr @Mohamed Seidam for his suggestion and @sertac for putting the whole drive together for everyone to enjoy their Friday morning.

With a quick deflation and a bunch of truly enthusiastic members who respect everyone's time and Covid restriction is by far the best bunch I've come across so far. As the convoys split and we had quick radio check, radio briefing and convoy positions we were off. I love this area because we can drive at any given level in this area. How well we all managed is not only due to our planning, but a good example of how well our structure is working. The right convoy for the right drive, this Fewnie+ level also gives chance to our Fewbies to test their skills before they're promoted to intermediate level. Everyone managed well in terms of keeping the convoy moving safely.

The essence of timely departure and both convoys doing so well without many refusals and no stucks at all are testament to both convoys arriving on top of Fossil Rocks one behind the other. The 5 minutes we got from @sertac convoy to move ahead gave us enough time to create our tracks towards our final destinarion, Faya. I tried my best to find some virgin dunes on the way, but found some nice areas to play as we headed towards Faya, thankfully no one was complaining.

We reached Faya just in time to have some awesome playtime in Faya. Really appreciate my convoy making way for @sertac convoy on top of Faya as soon as we saw them close by. At this point there were 2 options handed out to the convoy and all went for option 2. So we headed towards the Jeepers Mountain to see if we could find a way through. Unfortunately all the available paths have been fenced out for Mleiha Adventure company. There is a check post, I'm sure they will charge a fancy penny once they are operational. Sad to see a natural place being blocked out from public and being charged to the less adventurous people with very little done to improve the quality of the track. Hopefully we will have some wadi drives soon with the weather and our members getting better to manage anything that comes their way.

Unable to try something different and exciting we opted to go with Plan B which was to use option 1. I would like to thank everyone for their patience and understanding while waiting for me to check the entrance to the mountain trail. Option 1 was to play behind Faya dunes which we did to our hearts content till it was time to head out and inflate.

@Kailas was my second lead and had hardly any rerouting to do as we were lucky to be blessed with an amazing yrack, but handled the drive well and kept everyone honest. @Abu Muhammad surprised me with a monster as compared to our original training session. I was pleased to see him enjoy with his children and competently handle all challenges thrown his way. @Tamas Hoffmann pushed his Pajero and had no issues except for a little refusal right at the end behind Faya. We deflated further down and I took the wheel to see how we could make it through the soft churned up sands. Luckily as I took a little circle to get a feel of his Pajero I found a fresh track to make it through. The best thing I like about @Tamas Hoffmann is he wanted me to leave him back where I took over and he would try to repeat what I had done. As we came down, we changed seats and I was now in the passenger seat. I was impressed with the way he found the track I had taken and pushed his Pajero through to the top in one go.

@Shaaz Sha quietly managed the whole trip without any hassle and seems is ready to take on any challenge thrown his way. Although I would like to hear his voice more over the radio for me to know he is still part of our convoy. @marks is incredible in the CF position. He made sure the convoy was moving and kept me updated with the convoy health throughout the drive.

@Tariq Carrimjee what a change in skills and confidence since the time you changed your log in name. 😃 I found it difficult to find your name to tag you. On a more funny note it might also have something to change from your Y62 to a JK. Start getting used to these terms to sound like a true off-roader. I've been fooling people over 12 years with all these abbreviations. Being a people person I like to chat with people ofcourse with social distancing nowadays, leaving me to inflate once all have left. This Friday @Tariq Carrimjee decided to stay back with me and genuine help me inflate while he let me talk. Love you @Tariq Carrimjee bhai.

@Craig Finlayson is always a pleasure and I'm so happy to get him in my convoy. His smile is so contagious and he not only comes with this positive energy to the drive adding an electric atmosphere to the day, but drives his Jeep Limo Unlimited everywhere like he paid Salik till 2024. Amazing to see him week after week treating the desert like his own highway. Climbing Faya for @Craig Finlayson is like driving on Shk Zayed highway.

My final blessing this Friday came in the shape of @asifk who handled the convoy in the best possible way. He not only kept the convoy moving, but in times of doubt he reassured me over the radio that the convoy was on the move. My last drive with his was really challenging, but love his cool and calm way in which he takes on all situations. The way he handles his Pajero gives hope to all Pajero owners and a goid insight into why Pajero have made a name for themselves in off-roading.

In conclusion I would love to be part of this bunch any given day and looking forward to seeing them progress as per our off-road structure. Wonderful day with amazing people and most enjoyable time out.

[Craig Finlayson]

Superb report @Rahimdad - Superman led another great drive, with no stucks and only a handful of refusals. The pace and momentum was spot on! 

@Kailas 

[M.Seidam]

3 hours ago, Rahimdad said:

In conclusion I would love to be part of this bunch any given day and looking forward to seeing them progress as per our off-road structure. Wonderful day with amazing people and most enjoyable time out.

@Rahimdad brother It has been and will always be our genuine pleasure to have you among us as a brother yet as a mentor and teacher 

Edited November 14, 2020 by Mohamed Seidam

[Luca Palanca Falsini]

Hi @sertac

Thank you for the wonderful drive.

Your organization was amazing no stack and a lot of fun!

Was really a pleasure to drive with you all guys!

 

Luca

[Mehmet Volga]

Perfect drive and excellent leading @sertac

Every single driver was also great without any stuck. Thanks to all and see you on next drive!

[Abu Muhammad]

Once again Thank you so much @Rahimdad, you called it “Monster”, it’s been called “The Beast” , “Big Tree” my son calls it “Sequndra” maybe we should do a vote to see what name best suits this Giant Sequndra after I finished the modification. Take care hopefully see you soon on the Sand. 

[Rahimdad]

Children are true at heart and speak their mind @Abu Muhammad I'll respect your son and call it Sequndra from now on, a very pleasant mix of Sequoia and Tundra.

[M.Seidam]

@Abu Muhammad I add my voice to @Rahimdad bhai , SEQUNDRA then 🚙✌️