Night Fewbie Plus Desert Drive - Lisaili to Qudra - Dubai - 16 Apr 2022

[Vaibhav]

@M.SeidamDoctor what a drive. Loved every single bit of it. Pace was good less refusals .  Thank you for giving me the opportunity for Sweep and learning a lot. 

@munkybiznessAmazing CF always reaching out for support 

@MorshediDrove well as a SL following @M.SeidamInstructions perfectly. 

@AlexM @ASAD. @Karthik Raptor @Ahmad Shaker @Waqas Parvez Every one drove exceptionally well. Looking forward to see you in the sand once again

 

[M.Seidam]

Dear Friends 

Thank you a lot for coming and being punctual to find every one just ready for a drive under the full moon 🌕 light . This route is definitely different in the dark relying heavily on my GPS as well as the shadow outline of the dunes and the chimney light as a fixed point to determine direction . 

@Morshedi my second lead just made it to perfection as expected well done brother. @AlexM doing your first Fb+ in the night with almost zero issue says it all . Nice to meet you my friend. @ASAD. Thank you for the accompany on the road coming from GID and in the sand you did more than great buddy. @Karthik Raptor managing the beast in the dark and some times in a narrow twisties that my Xterra could blearily fit tells how good you understand your mighty machine well done. @Ahmad Shaker nice meeting you again my friend . The night drive is yours now 👍 @Waqas Parvez although a late addition but can never say more than hearty welcome at any time my dear . You drove like a pro. @Vaibhav sweeping in the dark tastes different for sure but you did it as perfect as we felt safe along. Brilliant. @munkybizness you were the key and the true playmaker and I felt you every where not only in the center sparing no effort guiding , helping when ever needed .Thanks for the tug when i dived in the soft 😅

For long periods especially the Quadra part the radio was silent as every one was busy enjoying the night under the moon light ! 
 

Wish you all great time and till we meet take care stay safe 

Seidam 

 

[munkybizness]

It's been a month since I last drove out into the desert. With travel keeping me away from the sands and the city, the itch to be out there only grew stronger with every passing week. And when the opportunity to do a night drive came on, I jumped. I'd just arrived back in town last week, and my car was still dusty from sitting out. I joked with @Vaibhav when I got to the meeting point, that I may not be able to see much out of my windscreen. Fortunately, that was never the case, as both the full moon and our array of lights lit up the desert sands in spectacular fashion.

The last time I did a full moon "ride", I was on horseback many years ago. I still remember that memory with great fondness. Last night, I could see the same full moon as our north star always keeping an eye and laying out a silver path ahead of us in the darkness. A truly magical feeling which was felt with the long moments of silence on the radio, as the convoy snaked through the night, criss-crossing, diving, climbing and side-sloping to Doc @M.Seidam's trailblazing path.

Being a center-forward position, the weight of responsibility was weighing heavily on me. And with the time away from the desert, I wasn't sure how rusty I was and if it would be second nature again. In the end, it truly was. And it all comes down to how easily and with great aplomb, this convoy of ours drove. The refusals which were few and far between are all natural given the lack of visibility. It is a given when you don't know what's beyond to lay off the throttle and get crested. I took some unnecessary leaps because I was just too eager. Fortunately, my car and I both were just so eager to jump forward, that never did one feel misplaced or a step too far.

Driving behind @Karthik Raptor and his beast, I was initially weary of the churn this monster would leave behind. On the contrary, he left the lightest of tracks and his pacing and throttle both showed just how well accustomed he has become with his car. Other Raptor drivers should take a leaf out of his book. A beautiful drive, Karthik.

And behind me, I could see the large light array of @Ahmad Shaker holding tether to my track. Your caution was well warranted in most areas. And you pulled the rear end with my favorite back-benchers along. We were also witness to Ahmad's superhuman strength when he pulled Dr. Seidam's car with his bare hands. We will be using you to do tugs in the future.

@Morshedi, you and I have not been on drives before but you were the perfect second lead. As the drive went on, you gave Doc just that few seconds more to find the best path forward helping us not run into too many re-routes. And your help in shoveling at every refusal was a major boon. Seeing your Wrangler flexing in your stuck was a sight to behold too. It really displayed the articulation of your car's suspension and its frame. While we heard the chassis make some groaning sounds, it was to be expected especially when you had one full wheel in the air.

@Vaibhav & @Waqas Parvez come in pairs. Beyond the chatty banter that I love so much with you gents, it is your spirit to always help out, always be there, leaning in and pushing us all through. Having you on the drive not just made it even more exciting for me to be there but I could sit back and relax because I knew as good as the drivers you are, any issue would be quickly resolved. For those up front who couldn't see them, missed the beautiful cat & mouse charade the two had on the entire drive. You both drive so in sync with each other, it is a treat for any bystander.

@ASAD. & @AlexM - with no issues between the two of you upfront, and the tightness of the front half, it was clear that you too were so in sync with the rhythm we were all on. Thank you for keeping up the pace and translating it down the line to us. A convoy always feels more alive when every car is running in sync. And you gents did just that.

Thank you all for helping me come back to this, with renewed vigour. I left early this morning, energy spent, sand in the hair and my cabin, and a beaming smile telling myself and everyone around me that I had a great drive with an amazing convoy.

See you all out on the sands soon

[🐵]

Edited April 17, 2022 by munkybizness

[M.Seidam]

15 minutes ago, munkybizness said:

It's been a month since I last drove out into the desert. With travel keeping me away from the sands and the city, the itch to be out there only grew stronger with every passing week. And when the opportunity to do a night drive came on, I jumped. I'd just arrived back in town last week, and my car was still dusty from sitting out. I joked with @Vaibhav when I got to the meeting point, that I may not be able to see much out of my windscreen. Fortunately, that was never the case, as both the full moon and our array of lights lit up the desert sands in spectacular fashion.

The last time I did a full moon "ride", I was on horseback many years ago. I still remember that memory with great fondness. Last night, I could see the same full moon as our north star always keeping any eye and laying out a silver path ahead of us in the darkness. A truly magical feeling which was felt with the long moments of silence on the radio, as the convoy snaked through the night, criss-crossing, diving, climbing and side-sloping to Doc @M.Seidam's trailblazing path.

Being a center-forward position, the weight of responsibility was weighing heavily on me. And with the time away from the desert, I wasn't sure how rusty I was and if it would be second nature again. In the end, it truly was. And it all comes down to how easily and with great aplomb, this convoy of ours drove. The refusals which were few and far between are all natural given the lack of visibility. It is a given when you don't know what's beyond to lay off the throttle and get crested. I took some unnecessary leaps because I was just too eager. Fortunately, my car and I both were just so eager to jump forward, that never did one feel misplaced or a step too far.

Driving behind @Karthik Raptor and his beast, I was initially weary of the churn this monster would leave behind. On the contrary, he left the lightest of tracks and his pacing and throttle both showed just how well accustomed he has become with his car. Other Raptor drivers should take a leaf out of his book. A beautiful drive, Karthik.

And behind me, I could see the large light array of @Ahmad Shaker holding tether to my track. Your caution was well warranted in most areas. And you pulled the rear end with my favorite back-benchers along. We were also witness to Ahmad's superhuman strength when he pulled Dr. Seidam's car with his bare hands. We will be using you to do tugs in the future.

@Morshedi, you and I have not been on drives before but you were the perfect second lead. As the drive went on, you gave Doc just that few seconds more to find the best path forward helping us not run into too many re-routes. And your help in shoveling at every refusal was a major boon. Seeing your Wrangler flexing in your stuck was a sight to behold too. It really displayed the articulation of your car's suspension and its frame. While we heard the chassis make some groaning sounds, it was to be expected especially when you had one full wheel in the air.

@Vaibhav & @Waqas Parvez come in pairs. Beyond the chatty banter that I love so much with you gents, it is your spirit to always help out, always be there, leaning in and pushing us all through. Having you on the drive not just made it even more exciting for me to be there but I could sit back and relax because I knew as good as the drivers you are, any issue would be quickly resolved. For those up front who couldn't see them, missed the beautiful cat & mouse charade the two had on the entire drive. You both drive so in sync with each other, it is a treat for any bystander.

@ASAD. & @AlexM - with no issues between the two of you upfront, and the tightness of the front half, it was clear that you too were so in sync with the rhythm we were all on. Thank you for keeping up the pace and translating it down the line to us. A convoy always feels more alive when every car is running in sync. And you gents did just that.

Thank you all for helping me come back to this, with renewed vigour. I left early this morning, energy spent, sand in the hair and my cabin, and a beaming smile telling myself and everyone around me that I had a great drive with an amazing convoy.

See you all out on the sands soon

[🐵]

@munkybizness Superb report made me relive this once more and enjoy the details that I missed . Glad to see you back in the sand my friend as , even better , like  the old days 😉

[Karthik Raptor]

Superb drive report @M.Seidam& @munkybizness, very well articulated  to relive the drive again. Thank you both and @Morshedi, @Vaibhavfor your wonderful support, also the convoy members for a perfect drive under the full moon. I haven’t done many crisscrossing in my previous night drives, so enjoyed that specifically,  riding along the ridges under lights and cross over at the right moment. It was an amazing and different  learning experience. 

Have a great weekend ahead and see you in the sand soon. Take care!

[Ahmad Shaker]

1 hour ago, munkybizness said:

And behind me, I could see the large light array of @Ahmad Shaker holding tether to my track. Your caution was well warranted in most areas. And you pulled the rear end with my favorite back-benchers along. We were also witness to Ahmad's superhuman strength when he pulled Dr. Seidam's car with his bare hands. We will be using you to do tugs in the future.

I'm always here to pull you guys 😂😂🦸

[topgear]

I enjoyed reading the drive report posted by you guys. 

@munkybizness I was @Karthik Raptor 's rear gunner as a sweep for a Fewbie drive and I agree with your observation that he does not churn up the sand despite the powerful V8. I deliberately wind down my window to listen to his V8 when he fired up the cylinders for more complicated terrain or climbs.

[Morshedi]

Thank you Dr. @M.Seidam For the drive, I had a lot of fun driving behind you and got to see how you approach the dunes, And when rerouting is necessary to avoid dead ends.
thank you @munkybizness It was a pleasure driving with you for the first time, you did an amazing job in the center, hope to see you again,
thank you @Vaibhav for your support and sweeping the convoy, you made it so easy bro!
everyone was great and helpful in the stuck situations, thank you All

[AlexM]

Agree with everyone above, it was an excellent and challenging drive, perfectly planned and supported by the team. Thank you all and looking forward to driving with you again!