Morning Fewbie Desert Drive - The Blind Drive: no maps, around Lisaili and Murqab - Dubai - 28 Jan 2023

[Abdul Basit Khan]

8 hours ago, Ale Vallecchi said:

Dear Desertnauts,

latest info in preparation for the drive.

MEETING POINT - Will be just past Murqab's mosque, right off the exit on the Dubai-Al Ain Road. Considering the number of drivers, we'll have Convoy 1 lining up on the RIGHTside of the road, and Convoy 2 (@Vanessa8580's) on the LEFT side of the road. As soon as you reach, please start deflating and mount your flags.

RADIO CHANNELS - Please set your radios as follows: CONVOY 1 on Channel #2 (446.031), and CONVOY 2 on Channel #3 (446.056).

CONVOY ORDER

The following are the members signed up with CONVOY 1, who will line up as follows:

@Jaro Tuzinsky in Second Lead

@Ishak at #3

@Stan at #4

@Bravoecho #5

@Gary F at #6

@Senthil Kumar will be drive as Center

@Frans M at #8

@Abdul Basit Khan at #9

@Adam James #10

@Stumpy Paj at #11, and 

@Dodi Syahdar will take the Sweep's position

CONVOY 2, lead by @Vanessa8580, with the support of @Lawrence_Chehimi, will line up according to the order that the Lead will establish, and will communicate on site, prior to departure. The members in Convoy 2 are the following:

@FARAZ MOHAMMED, @Andrei S, @Sebb, @Krishna R, @Murtaza Bhuria, @Naim Aoun, @Shahid Mehmood, @Yaseen87, @DanielN and @Ahmad Nerat.

It looks like it will be an interesting drive, on an unusual terrain, heavily soaked with the current rains, even though the day is forecasted to be sunny and pleasant. Looking forward to seeing all of you at Murqab. Have a nice end of the week.

 

Looking forward to this drive.

Ready to overcome new challenges. 👍

[Ale Vallecchi]

8 hours ago, Senthil Kumar said:

@Ale Vallecchi, having some commitments on Saturday, hope u all will enjoy the drive 

Sorry @Senthil Kumar. I mistakenly listed you in the drive 🤓...my bad. Enjoy your weekend. 

[Ale Vallecchi]

Dear Desertnauts:

 @Jaro Tuzinsky, @Gary F, @Sunil Mathew, @Abdul Basit Khan, @Stumpy Paj, @Ishak, @Frans M, @Adam James, @Bravoecho, @Stan, @Ahmad Nerat      @FARAZ MOHAMMED, @Andrei S @DanielN, @Sebb, @Krishna R, @Murtaza Bhuria @Naim Aoun, @Shahid Mehmood , @Yaseen87, @Vanessa8580 and @Lawrence_Chehimi

For those wondering about the weather conditions, YES THE DRIVE IS ON, rain or shine. The clouds will move East from later this evening.

I will post the forecast for the Dubai area below. 

See you all tomorrow. 

[Ale Vallecchi]

 

[Thejas Uthran]

@Ale VallecchiI have withdrawn my RSVP two days back.Will not be coming tomorrow.Hope to join the drive next time.

[Dimitrios Kalogirou]

Hey team! @Vanessa8580 I had an injury at the gym a while ago and twisted my ankle. I won’t be able to join you tomorrow. I’m really sorry and hoping to drive with you soon 🙏🙏

[Abdul Basit Khan]

55 minutes ago, Dimitrios Kalogirou said:

Hey team! @Vanessa8580 I had an injury at the gym a while ago and twisted my ankle. I won’t be able to join you tomorrow. I’m really sorry and hoping to drive with you soon 🙏🙏

@Dimitrios Kalogirou take care of self buddy and get well soon. 

[FARAZ MOHAMMED]

Hi @Ale Vallecchiand @Vanessa8580I am not feeling well. Can't attend the drive. 😪.  

[Islam Soliman]

Thanks @Vanessa8580 for giving me the opportunity to join your convoy on such a short notice .. it was great meeting yo, @Ale Vallecchi, and the entire group today and be back on the sand after such a long break. Hopefully the blue X is back on the sand soon too.

A huge applause to everyone on both convoys today for the great team work and the outstanding support during the recovery.. you guys all rock.. 

 

looking forward for driving with you all soon

[Frans M]

Thanks  @Ale Vallecchi and everyone for a great drive today. And @Vanessa8580 hopefully you and the X-terra can recover soon and back on the sand dunes. Wish you all the best. The last 5 cars drive was amazing. See you all again next time.