Morning Fewbie Desert Revival Drive - Tawi Nazwa - Sharjah

[DP1011]

DRIVE DESCRIPTION

PLEASE NOTE : This is not the routine desert drive !  While doing a FB drive last week on a Saturday morning , we noticed HUGE AMOUNT OF TRASH, Close to Pink rock and hence I, along with other participants had a similar thought- why not have a drive to clean up this trash ! So here we go - Sooner the better.  - Hopefully we will continue this every now and then at regular intervals given the Camping season on its way. 

A drive with a mission to put some efforts to restore the beauty of our deserts ! The goal would be to clean up and revitalize desert landscapes  - to the extent we can ! let's work hand in hand to clear up the litter, plastic waste, and other trash and preserving the natural splendor of these unique environments. Together, we can make a positive impact on the delicate desert ecosystem.

Be a part of this transformative initiative and experience the gratification of preserving our precious deserts. Together, we can make a difference! 🌵🌟 - (Please Feel free to have family , friends join for this ( however only as co-passengers) - We will certainly have limited amount of desert drive post the clean up-

We request every member that joins this drive to go through the below information and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquettes and responsibilities.

MUST READ AND COMPLY

• Environmental Policy
• Offroad Flag Guideline
• Two Way Radio Guideline
• Off road Driving Etiquette's
• Emergency details for all off-roaders
• Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities

DRIVE DETAILS

Level:  Fewbie and above

When: 26th Oct, Satday

Meeting time:  06.00am - Sharp (Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/rToMy4vn4dFRf1b76

Approximate finish time: 10.00 am

Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance.

What to bring along: Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), smiles, enthusiasm and willingness to learn, and sun hat/screen as this is a summer drive and the sun is exceptionally hot.

Mandatory off-road gears: Tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, compressor, walkie-talkie radio, off-road flag, shovel, first-aid kit and fire extinguisher.

Note: Please ensure that all of your off-road gear is securely tied down with ratchet straps in the rear compartment of the vehicle. Bungy type tie downs are not suitable for tying down off-road gear.

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

• This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday - 12 PM.
• Please withdraw your RSVP, if you find you are unable to join, so your spot can be taken by others in the waitlist.
• If the RSVP is full, you can add your name to the waitlist, if an RSVP attendee removes themselves, you will be moved from the waitlist to the RSVP list as an attendee.
• A convoy list will be sent out the day prior to the drive.
• Latecomers will be returned back - Without any exceptions.
• Members without RSVP will be returned back - Without any exceptions.
• Repeated no-show members after RSVP will have their account suspended for a month.

PLEASE RSVP ON BELOW CALENDAR

 

 

[DP1011]

Dear all ( so far)  :  @Mahmut @J-P L @Alphin Aloor @Anoop Nair @Michael asir @Pramod B @Jeandre Bezuidenhout

thank you for showing interest for this drive.  Just to re-iterate, and let you know the plan for this drive : 

Starting the day with a 6 am assembly at the meeting point and then heading towards Pink Rock, aiming to arrive around 7 am. The dedicated break from 7-8 am provides an opportunity to tidy up the area, clearing the mess left behind by irresponsible desert visitors and also we will have some hot coffee at this time. 

so as much as possible we will clear the mess up and then head towards our aimed exit at Big Red , by or before 10am. 

 Looking forward to seeing you all later this week ! 

P.S : Coffee/ cookies are on me - As I celebrate my 150th Drive

[DP1011]

Dear all, 

Below convoy order, we will use Channel 2 -446.031. See you all 6am at meeting point ! 

@khlief @Pramod B @Lala G @Mike M. @Mahmut @J-P L @Alphin Aloor @Anoop Nair @Jeandre Bezuidenhout , and get ready to get some professional shots to be clicked by  @Frederic !   We will have our fair share of drive as well pre- and post desert revival excercise ! 

[Gaurav]

Very nice initiative @DP1011 and thanks everyone for joining

@khlief @Pramod B @Lala G @Mike M. @Mahmut @J-P L @Alphin Aloor @Anoop Nair @Jeandre Bezuidenhout 

It is amazing to see how we are concerned about restoring the balance of the desert we venture into, safeguarding wildlife and the ecosystem.

While at it, if you see other convoys or safari cars, keep spreading the message: Do not litter in the desert.

[Mike M.]

1 hour ago, Gaurav said:

Very nice initiative @DP1011 and thanks everyone for joining

@khlief @Pramod B @Lala G @Mike M. @Mahmut @J-P L @Alphin Aloor @Anoop Nair @Jeandre Bezuidenhout 

It is amazing to see how we are concerned about restoring the balance of the desert we venture into, safeguarding wildlife and the ecosystem.

While at it, if you see other convoys or safari cars, keep spreading the message: Do not litter in the desert.

Hoping we repeat and expand this initiative into different locations. @DP1011 there is an area in Qudra desert that is in need of help as well. Maybe we can consider a second drive in that area soon. There are a few small playing grounds there as well as a bonus  . 

Edited October 25, 2024 by Mike M.

[Emanuel]

Hi @DP1011 possible to join this drive? Simon had to cancel his drive in the morning. 

[DP1011]

2 hours ago, Emanuel said:

Hi @DP1011 possible to join this drive? Simon had to cancel his drive in the morning. 

PLEASE! you are more than welcome @Emanuel!

[Emanuel]

Awesome. Thanks @DP1011

[Mike M.]

@DP1011 First of all Happiest Birthday !!!! May you always have Health, Happiness and Success!

Second, Happy Diwali to you and everyone who is celebrating!

Third, THANK YOU for a great drive!! This has been a mix of noble acts, fantastic tracks and a great company. Great choice of tracks. This drive had 0 negative points around it!

[Lala G]

Today’s morning Nizwa / Pink Rock cleanup drive was surely memorable, marking @DP1011's 150th drive celebration, a milestone worthy of applause. 👏 What made it even more special was the decision to combine it with a desert cleanup drive, showing @DP1011 commitment not only to safe offroading but also to preserving our beautiful landscape.

The morning started with thick fog, which quickly lifted. Sadly, @Pramod B faced a popout early on, and while he had to make the difficult call to exit because he would soon be have FOMO missing out on DP1011’s coffee and delicious muffins. 😁

@Emanuel thanks for joining us dear, I came after the whole summer and it was good to see you.

As we cleared up the desert, the variety of garbage left by careless visitors was surprising and sometimes, amusing in its randomness. It’s unbelievable what people leave behind.

I had to leave early to keep a commitment with my kid, but I hope the rest of the team enjoyed a great drive afterward. Huge respect to Carnity Group and its members for organizing such meaningful drives. Here’s to more drives that combine the thrill of offroading with the satisfaction of giving back

Edited October 26, 2024 by Lala G