Review of my Carnity Offroad club journey 2020-2025

[M.Seidam]

Five years passed since I joined Carnity offroad club and I still remember: 

I still remember my first ever absolute newbie Drive which didn’t last more than 15 min when I nose dived my grand Cherokee and busted my radiator and how Gaurav drove us effortlessly to safety. 
 

I still remember my first drive ( three weeks after ) as a second lead with my Current Xterra along with my son Adam who’s is now grown and will be going to college this summer . 
 

I still remember my first criss cross as first Fb when Ale drove in-front of me showing me how to do it safely . 
 

I still remember my promotion to intermediate level and my first entry with my Son Abdallah to Qudra discovering his Abdallah Dune and his first sand slide . 
 

I still remember the passion which is still growing inside of me drive after drive and taking different forms all along . 
 

I still remember my first drive as an advisor and it was on June 18th my birthday 🎂 and it was a night drive chasing Sri Kumar as a second lead @pink rock 🪨 

I still remember the first DCT and how the 🦊 team performed . 

I still remember like yesterday the three sessions of Leaders lead , my first partial lead and my first ever lead of a fewbie in the mystical Lisaili Desert . 
 

I still remember my promotion to marshal level and my first newbie drive in Qudra Desert . 
 

I still remember my first Sweihan lead and the the nasty roll over of one of our fellow driver friend and how we all went through it alive. 
 

I still remember the epic recovery at top of big red from midnight till just before sunrise. 
 

I still remember my own Solo drives with its pros and cons 

I still remember all the good ppl around whom I learned a lot from and still learning . 
 

Last but not least I realized that the most important is the camaraderie and  connecting to ppl is what Carnity is all about . 
 

Cheers ❤️
 

 

 

 

[Frederic]

Dear @M.Seidam what a fantastic overview of achievements. Your heart has been in this game from the start, and your unwavering passion for the sand shines still every week. We are blessed to have you with us. I am looking forward to another 5 years of your fantastic drives, meetups, and camaraderie. 

You are totally right. Everything we do as Carnity is building a community. Without the many members we have there would be no joy, no laughter, and nothing to remember but the shifting sand.

 

[Gaurav]

It was truly heartwarming to read every word you wrote. Your ability to recall each moment with such clarity and detail is nothing short of extraordinary, clearly a reflection of both your sharp memory and your deep connection to the experiences we've shared.

To be honest, that day I drove your JGC with the radiator broken, I genuinely thought it might be the last time we'd cross paths in the desert. But when you returned, this time in your Xterra, I knew, without a doubt, that you were hooked for life. The sand had claimed you, as it does with the best of us.

Over the years, we’ve come to recognize a simple yet powerful "sand metric" out here: if someone walks away after their first serious setback, chances are, they’re gone for good. But the ones who return, who rise from the dust after the hit, those are the ones who never leave the sand behind. And you, Doc, are a textbook case of the latter.

It’s always a pleasure to see you and share a convoy with you. Your composed presence, crystal-clear communication, and natural leadership make every drive smoother and every challenge more enjoyable. You lead not just with direction, but with calm confidence and that makes all the difference.

Looking forward to many more unforgettable drives together.

[M.Seidam]

@Frederic @Gaurav Thank you so much for the kind words . Truly it’s a privilege to be among you guys and all the other good ppl and be part of this respected community 🙏

[topgear]

I enjoyed driving with Dr @M.Seidam  

He is always reassuring, and calm, clear instructions and narrative. Although I am not as active as before, whenever I have time, I always look forward to driving with him. I did a few epic night drives and regardless of the level, it has always been interesting. I look forward to more drives and congratulations to your illustrious off-roading journey. 

[vinayak n]

@M.Seidam ,what a journey! amazing & many congrats!!... my first night fewbie drive this year .. lead by you ,you  made me so comfortable ... that night  my father too joined the drive as passenger...  ... he still asks me when i say  i am going for weekly drive ..."are you with the same  Marshal that we went drive with... he is amazing!"  looking forward for more drives with you ....

[M.Seidam]

4 hours ago, vinayak n said:

@M.Seidam ,what a journey! amazing & many congrats!!... my first night fewbie drive this year .. lead by you ,you  made me so comfortable ... that night  my father too joined the drive as passenger...  ... he still asks me when i say  i am going for weekly drive ..."are you with the same  Marshal that we went drive with... he is amazing!"  looking forward for more drives with you ....

Best regards to your Dad , it’s an honor really , watch the notification today , almost I am doing every Friday night drive 😊

[M.Seidam]

14 hours ago, topgear said:

I enjoyed driving with Dr @M.Seidam  

He is always reassuring, and calm, clear instructions and narrative. Although I am not as active as before, whenever I have time, I always look forward to driving with him. I did a few epic night drives and regardless of the level, it has always been interesting. I look forward to more drives and congratulations to your illustrious off-roading journey. 

Thank you @topgear for your kind words. You have been always of grate help and you are welcome in any drive that you bring joy and happiness to the whole convoy my dear 🙏

[topgear]

5 hours ago, M.Seidam said:

Thank you @topgear for your kind words. You have been always of grate help and you are welcome in any drive that you bring joy and happiness to the whole convoy my dear 🙏

I have a couple of trips this month. Will look forward to join your future night drives. 

[_luke_]

my second ever fewbie drive was one of your night drives. 

it was an interesting experience and I was extremely grateful for your patience and guidance in helping me learn how to recover. was certainly an epic stuck (in my memory anyway) needing two cars with winches to pull my pajero out...

Certainly looking forward to more night drives together 😁