Popular Post Srikumar Posted January 13, 2023 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted January 13, 2023 Convoy Numbering 1. SK 2. ASAD. 3. Imran Kashif 4. Haitham 5. Waqas Parvez 6. Tom B 7. Rob S 8. Varun 9. Anoop Nair 10. Foxtrot Oscar 11. Sunil Mathew 12. Zed We shall be using Carnity Channel 3. See you tomorrow morning. 12 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.Seidam Posted January 13, 2023 Report Share Posted January 13, 2023 I wish I could reload it once more with you guys . Have fun and be safe . Zed @Zed please don’t leave any one behind in any of the bowls 😅 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Srikumar Posted January 14, 2023 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted January 14, 2023 Normally my trip reports are delayed, but such was the kind of drive today that even though it's almost 5 hours since the drive ended the emotions are running pretty high. So here it goes: The day started with everyone making it on time. After a couple of laughs and briefing we got on our way. It took me a while to get a feel of the sand and the wierd dune formation didn't help much as well. Just as the dunes started getting spaced out and the drive flow improving we had the first unfortunate incident. Such incidents does bring the morale of the entire convoy down especially so early in the drive, but such was the maturity of all the drive participants that everyone chipped in to help sort the issue. By the time we were able to return to the desert it was close to 1 pm, so we decided to head to the famous Pajero bowl by taking the dirt track. Such kind of bowls are always nested deep within the desert surrounded by technical patch. As we glided through the narrow corridors available we had our first good run of the day. Pajero bowl was a shadow of what it was 5 years ago, when the name was invented. The difficulty level has all but gone, but still one needs to be fully focussed and committed to get in and get out. Everyone took their turns with some setting a record pace within the bowl. 😂 After having a couple of attempts and with just 2.5 hours of time available we decided to head to the other bowls of the area. What we instead found was a jungle full of bushes and hard bumps that didn't allow for a smooth ride. As we dodged our way out of the big dune area we arrived at a stretch of medium size dunes. Medium is a relative word, as these dunes were probably taller than the ones in Sweihan. And this is where we had one of the best nonstop runs that I have had the privilege of being a part of. To say that the convoy maintained a brisk pace would be a gross understatement. I wish to thank all the drive participants for putting their faith and following the route being chartered. We drove for close to 40 mins before finally I had to stop to catch my breath and so did the rest of the convoy. A break always causes a couple of refusals and so we had it as well. But once the convoy again started moving we were flying through the dunes criss crossing at the highest points and at will. That's when we heard that @ASAD. car started over heating. On closer inspection we found that the radiator fan was completely shredded and was not there. After letting the car cool off, we had the huge challenge of getting his car from the huge patch of dunes into the sabkha. As the sun was about to set in 30 minutes we had a narrow window to get the convoy out. With some excellent coordination by @Waqas Parvez @Rob S and tugging by @Tom B we were able to get the car out to the sabkha. Also a big appreciation to everyone for chipping in and helping get Asad's car ready to handle atleast some sections where he needed to drive out by himself. The excellent teamwork ensured that we recovered the car and safely reached the tarmac by 6 PM. Thank you everyone for joining the drive and for your excellent participation to help overcome each obstacle that we faced today. And thanks once again for the one hour run that we had, that was truly special. 1 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Foxtrot Oscar Posted January 15, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 My word , what a drive! Thank you @Srikumar for planning and leading us through this treacherous terrain , the amazing support team and to all I drove with today. That everyone kept their heads and their sense of humour in the face of such adversity is a credit to the entire convoy. It was an absolute pleasure to drive with you all. Nothing says Team Carnity like a Prado towing a Prado through the dunes under the watchful eye of the Crew and support team 👏 (More pics posted in the gallery. Ps if anyone has a video of me completing the legend (although somewhat diminished) that is the Pajero bowl I’d greatly appreciate it . ) 7 1 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikumar Posted January 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 @Rob S here is your attempt at the Pajero bowl 3 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom B Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 Wow!! I had high hopes for this drive, but it exceeded all expectations. Despite the unfortunate incident in the morning, the afternoon stretch was the best stint of fast pace driving I have ever had in the desert. The pace and terrain required razor sharp focus and everyone rose to the occasion and drove out of their skins. The terrain was absolutely incredible and well worth the long drive there and back. @Srikumaryour drives never disappoint, but this goes down as best Carnity drive i have been apart of. You also demonstrated great leadership when dealing with the two difficult incidents we encountered. @ZedI hope you got back home safely and haven't been left too shaken. @ASAD. likewise, hope you got back ok and the car is repaired quickly. Absolutely superb effort as 2L. It was pleasure driving with you all and hope to see you all soon. I'll post some pics in the gallery shortly. 3 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Foxtrot Oscar said: Nothing says Team Carnity like a Prado towing a Prado through the dunes under the watchful eye of the Crew and support team 👏 Ah that should have been my LC's job, with all 3 gears (transfer case + front + rear diffs) re-geared, it's a towing truck meant to handle these scenarios. I'm bummed I missed the fun, but I'm glad I didn't spoil and steal your day guys 😁👍🏻👍🏻 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxtrot Oscar Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 2 minutes ago, Zed said: Ah that should have been my LC's job, with all 3 gears (transfer case + front + rear diffs) re-geared, it's a towing truck meant to handle these scenarios. I'm bummed I missed the fun, but I'm glad I didn't spoil and steal your day guys 😁👍🏻👍🏻 Awe, you were missed! Glad you were unscathed and your unfortunate incident did bear fruit in the shape of Al Ain’s finest comedy police team. Those guys were hysterical 🤣 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASAD. Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 Thanks @Srikumar for a wonderful day at Waqan. It was only around 1pm that we actually started the drive before which we weren't sure if we would be even getting a drive at all. So hats off to your leadership for still making it a memorable drive like you said the run was special is an understatement .That i managed to shred the radiator fan of a toyota is probably a testament 😂. Thankfully, the engine looks fine as i was still able to drive for short bursts. Also thanks for trusting me as your 2nd lead, i can assure you its not easy 😅. @Tom B @Waqas Parvez & @Rob S. cant thank you guys enough for helping me out with the tug, great teamwork as usual. To the rest of the gang, great driving. @Zed so glad to see you in high spirits as always. Look forward to seeing the LC2000 back in the sands soon. PS: Have some wonderful videos of the pajero bowl, will be sharing once i catch my breath 😄. 2 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Srikumar Posted January 15, 2023 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 Videos courtesy of @Imran Kashif @Tom B @Haitham Khattab @Foxtrot Oscar Srikumar 1 2 2 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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