Morning Fewbie Plus Desert Drive - Nahel Loop - Abu Dhabi - 8 Dec 2024

[Looper]

DRIVE PLAN

Last time around it was a blast there. We climbed and climbed dunes. Let's do it again this Sunday. While I named that drive Nahel to Sweihan, but we looped back to where we started. This time the drive title is Nahel Loop - so will we go to Sweihan ? let's find out...

When we are finished with the drive in the Nahel Area, we will take track to head towards Sweihan and end the drive there. The drive will have approximately 2:00~230 hours of drive time and half hour of breaks if all things go right. 

GENERAL OVERVIEW

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

MUST READ AND COMPLY

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

DRIVE DETAILS

Level:  Fewbie Plus and above
When: 08 Dec 2024, Sun
Drive starts at:  7:00 AM - please arrive early and be ready to start 
Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JFWje3SioqZAuUoX6
Approximate finish time: 9:30 AM approx.
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.

RECOMENDED OFF-ROAD GEAR:

• Tire deflator & Tire pressure gauge
• Compressor (MANDATORY)
• Walkie-talkie radio (MANDATORY)
• Off-road flag (MANDATORY)
• Shovel, Tow Rope & 2 Shackles
• First-aid kit
• Fire extinguisher.

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

• This drive is limited to 10 cars only.
• If the RSVP is full, you can add your name to the waitlist, once anyone drops, you will be moved to the RSVP list.
• RSVP will close a day prior to preparing a convoy list.
• Latecomers will be returned - Without any exceptions.
• Members without RSVP will be returned - Without any exceptions.
• Please withdraw your RSVP, if you aren't joining, so your spot can be taken by others.
• Repeated no-show members after RSVP will have their account suspended for a month.
   

PLEASE RSVP ON THE CALENDAR

 

[Looper]

@khlief this drive is for FB+ and above. I see you are still FB.

[khlief]

1 minute ago, Looper said:

@khlief this drive is for FB+ and above. I see you are still FB.

Hi @Looper i applied today for fb+ promotion and hopefully will get response next two days 

Edited December 4, 2024 by khlief

[Looper]

On 12/4/2024 at 4:47 PM, khlief said:

Hi @Looper i applied today for fb+ promotion and hopefully will get response next two days 

Pls note that if you are not promoted by Saturday (which I know is unlikely now) you may not join this drive. I suppose the announcements come on Monday and hardly during the week. 

[khlief]

Just now, Looper said:

Pls note that if you are not promoted by Saturday (which I know is unlikely now) you may not join this drive. I suppose the announcements come on Monday and hardly during the week. 

Yes looks like it will take more time so unfortunately i will not be able to join . i will remove myself.

[Mike M.]

@Looper since the drive is not full and is ending relatively early, chances are I can make it. Do I have a chance to still sign up ? Please let me know to try and tweak my family Sunday plans. 
sorry for the last minute but I just noticed the timing now. Thanks in advance 

[Looper]

2 hours ago, Mike M. said:

@Looper since the drive is not full and is ending relatively early, chances are I can make it. Do I have a chance to still sign up ? Please let me know to try and tweak my family Sunday plans. 
sorry for the last minute but I just noticed the timing now. Thanks in advance 

If you can make it do join. 

[Mike M.]

9 minutes ago, Looper said:

If you can make it do join. 

See you tomorrow !  

 

[Looper]

We will do our sidees on channel 2. Nahel is the nearest fuel station and the following is the convoy order.

@Anoop Nair, @Mahmut, @nithish468, @RiadJL, @Gautam Banka, @Mike M., @Alphin Aloor, @Deepak Eswar, @Ale Vallecchi, @Srikumar

[Mike M.]

@Looper thanks for today and hopefully it turns out to be something minor. 
Sri and Ale had you in the drive in sprit  all along the drive as “This is what Looper would have done and planned :)”

@Ale Vallecchi thanks again for a perfect drive, end-to-end. While unplanned and not so familiar territory, it was still flawless in every aspect!

@Srikumar thanks for keeping a watchful eye on us today. Didn’t get a chance to tell you at the end but I got cartoonish thoughts during the drive. I  would see you on top of the dune on my left while passing and then I would see you again on the top of the dune infront of me on my right. There was a cartoon called “Droopy” that was known for this if you know him  Not sure how you were jumping from one dune to another but thanks nevertheless!

Great driving from everyone in the convoy and thanks again @Looper@Ale Vallecchi@Srikumar

 

Edited December 8, 2024 by Mike M.