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I have never thought that I will be able to drive on sand, but loved to drive at least one day. But today it has come true to a level I do drive minimum 2 days in a week. Thanks to every one in the @Carnity family (All the marshals, leads, advisors, support team, co drivers, co pilots and friends) for carrying me along this point. Inspirations from every corner of the dune helped me to take this hobby/sport very serious. I see my self improved a lot as an individual in the following key areas 1. Respecting the time 2. Care for the fellow person 3. Communicating with my team 4. Attention to details I would like to thank all the leads@Ale Vallecchi, @Anish S, @Chaitanya D, @Emmanuel, @Foxtrot Oscar, @Frederic, @Gaurav, @Islam Soliman, @Janarthan, @Kailas, @Lorenzo Candelpergher, @Luca Palanca Falsini, @Mehmet Volga, @Rahimdad, @Srikumar, @Tbone, @Vanessa8580, @Wrangeld who had lead my drives till date and those whom I would join in my future drives who are instrumental in making me learn this art. My first ever baby step on sand with @Frederic and the latest pic with friends taken on Saturday, what a wonderful journey, its all registered deep down in my memory. Thank you all for being part of this wonderful journey and being my well wisher.

@Lakshmi Narasimhan I still remember this cautious fellow arriving with the brand new Pajero, eager to learn, and full of questions. Looking forward a couple of months and your dedication has really paid off. The sand bug has really bitten you and I have seen a massive progress in your skills and the way you handle your ride. Keep up the good work, enjoy every drive and let the wind take you to any corner of the UAE 😜

Congratulations @Lakshmi Narasimhan, great to see your progress. Dont stop the "lakshmi" flowing on that beautifully tesla-d Pajero of yours 😜🤩

Congratulations @Chinthaka Ruwan.. well done...

Many Congratulations to u @Lakshmi Narasimhan... very well done... The all geared up pajero is ready for some extremely serious actions😊 Enjoy... and see u soon in the sand..

Congratulations @Lakshmi Narasimhan for reaching the Intermediate Level with Carnity Offroad Club. Looking forward to seeing you growing further and helping others to learn the art of offroading in a safe environment. Please make sure your Carnity user profile is always updated with all the latest Emergency contact details. P.S. Trip lead might deny your participation if you don't have required off-road gear. INTERMEDIATE Drives Attended (Indicative) Minimum 10 Fewbie Plus drives are required within last 6 months for Intermediate promotion. What you'll learn Basic GPS and navigational skills Basic tow rope and winch recoveries Extreme side sloping and long hill climb Tall dunes ridge riding and criss crossing Precise control over technical dunes Fast pace desert driving Clear radio communication skills Advance recovery skills Self recover from dune crest Soft sand recovery Pop-out fixing Skills required Adventurous and thrill seeker but in a safe manner Level headed under stressful situations Responsible, dependable and accountable Car Worthiness Capable 4x4 vehicle with low range gearing Suitable approach and departure angle High profile tires Off-road gear required Safety flag, tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, shovel, fire extinguisher, medical kit, radio (walkie-talkie), air compressor, tool kit, rated recovery rope and 2 rated shackles, GPS. Drive teamwork Manage center forward position with Trip Lead’s permission Learn/assist recoveries under Trip Lead’s supervision Re-route convoy and coordination, when needed Learn to lead small portion of Intermediate drive under Marshal supervision Drive Joining Join Newbie, Fewbie, Intermediate and Exploration drives only Forum participation Active participation on the forum Share drive experience + feedback Share drive pictures in the gallery Post trip report after the drive

Congratulations @Lakshmi Narasimhan

I was using a pedal commander for my Pathfinder for considerable amount of time. It does give you the kick in response of the throttle, and I could almost fully control the gears by manipulating the throttle pedal that I didn't have to use the shifter knob. And you can easily switch the throttle responses from aggressive weekend offroad to comfort SZR cruising. TBH I like it, I only stopped using it as I might still have throttle control body issue and I don't want the petal commander to create more possible issues with the throttle.

Happy birthday to the ubiquitous dunemaster @Ale Vallecchi. Congratulations on the Euro 2021 . A birthday double for you

Happy Birthday @Ale Vallecchi Wish you an awesome year ahead!!

congratz machan... @Chinthaka Ruwan hope to meet up with you on a drive soon... 👍

congrats Chinthaka!

Congratulations @Chinthaka Ruwan

Happy birthday @Ale Vallecchi wish you a wonderful year ahead...

Congrats @Ale Vallecchi- hope you have a blessed new year and enjoy the break!

Happy Birthday @Ale Vallecchi. Have a good one.

Wishing you a very happy birthday @Ale Vallecchi!

Happy Birthday @Ale Vallecchi, 100 drives or 100th birthday?! 🤣

Happy birthday @Ale Vallecchi !

Hey @Chinthaka Ruwan, Congratulations, well done...

Join us to explore Al Qudra Desert to find what's beyond Qudra lakes And learn the art of offroading in a versatile playground for your first off-road adventure. You will learn to self-drive your vehicle from experts having decades of off-roading experience in the UAE. This area offers a good mix of playable long set of dunes and broad ridges to practice your off-road skills slowly but surely. Drive is open for all 4x4/4WD/SUV/AWD vehicles having 8-10 inches of ground clearance and (MANDATORY) Front and rear tow hooks (MANDATORY) What you'll learn: Introduction to off-roading. Desert driving basics and etiquette. Desert driving tips, techniques, myth and best practices. Off-road and safety gear familiarization and recovery procedures. Vehicle orientation, risk analysis, deflation and outdoor safety advice. First time with Carnity Off-road Club: Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Year. Do you have any prior off-road experience? Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks / eyelets. Why should I join? We will teach you how to self-drive off-road safely and learn the best offroad driving and recovery techniques. If you have already driven in sand before then you can learn more from experts having decades of offroading experience in the UAE. This area offers a good mix of playable long set of dunes and broad ridge to test your off-road control. Can my vehicle do this ? This drive is open for all 4x4/4WD/SUV/AWD vehicle having 8-10 inches of ground clearance and front and rear tow hooks. If in doubt please first announce your questions on the drive thread so we can advise you further. Any stock 4x4/4WD are most welcome, you don't need any vehicle modifications. Can I bring passengers ? Yes of course, but if you are absolute new to offroading it is better to drive alone first to avoid any distractions. Learn More About: Carnity Off-road Club STRICTLY: For ABSOLUTE NEWBIE who are driving for the first time with Carnity. MUST READ AND CLICK TOTALLY AGREE ON THE BELOW COVID19 PRECAUTIONS TOPIC MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING Drive Details Level: Only for "ABSOLUTE NEWBIES" or first timer with Carnity Off-Road Club When: 16 July 2021, Friday. Meeting time: 05:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/mDoAFDb4r3eGm6yV6 Type of Car: Any 4x4/4WD/SUV/AWD with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance. What to bring along: Tire deflator, pressure gauge and compressor, Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 09:00 AM End Point: Qudra Last Exit Parking LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: Limited to 12 new members only. RSVP will close on Thursday - 5PM. If the RSVP is full and you wish to join, please mention your name on the drive thread to add on the waiting list Latecomers or members who are not on the RSVP will be returned back - without ANY EXCEPTIONS. Please cancel you RSVP if you cannot make it, so your spot can be taken by others. PLEASE RSVP ON BELOW EVENT IN THE EVENT CALENDAR

Congratulations @Josh T. for reaching the Fewbie Level with Carnity Offroad Club. Looking forward to seeing you growing further and helping others to learn the art of offroading in a safe environment. Please make sure your Carnity user profile is always updated with all the latest Emergency contact details. P.S. Trip lead might deny your participation if you don't have required off-road gear. FEWBIE Drives Attended (Indicative) Minimum 5 Newbie drives are required within last 3 months for Fewbie promotion. What you'll learn Basic dune and sand reading Self-recovery techniques Shoveling at right place Crawling out of difficult situations Blip Blip - Coordinate steering and gas control Basic side sloping and hill climb Basic ridge riding and criss crossing Basic control over technical dunes Slightly faster pace desert driving Ability to manage stuck/refusals with radio Learn to control and avoid fishtailing Never fight or challenge gravity Skills required Enthusiastic and positive attitude Willingness to learn and help others Presence of mind and attention to detail Car Worthiness Any 4x4 vehicle with low range gearing Suitable approach and departure angle Off-road gear required Safety flag, tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, shovel, fire extinguisher, medical kit, radio (walkie-talkie), air compressor. Drive teamwork Manage second lead and sweep positions upon request Intuitive and proactive to support Trip Lead Observe recoveries and offer help, when needed Drive Joining Join Newbie and Fewbie drives Forum participation Active participation on the forum Share drive experience + feedback Share drive pictures in the gallery Post trip report after the drive

Hi Damien, welcome. Look forward to meeting with you on Friday

Hi - I am Omair, will be joining the Al Khatim drive on Friday 16 July. This is my first every off-road drive. I will be driving a black Ford F-150. See you all!

@Chinthaka Ruwan congratulations well done

Thanks @MUHAMMAD Kashif RAZZAQ

@Humayun Ghias it would interfere with the terrain selection modes you have. When you choose sand mode it is actually adjusting your pedal to sand driving.

Thank you @Veedooshee

What do you guys think about pedal commander? Is that something useful for the y62?

Happy birthday Alle

Thanks machan. see you soon 🤛

Hey @Luca Palanca Falsini, please add me to the waiting lists! As I'm keen to join if anyone drops out 🤘🏼

Pleasure to be in your drive Islam 🤩

Thanks @Russ

Please waitlist me. 2nd drive

Clearly, Trading Ents were not there - but all of us on the drive on Saturday saw the problem, and the white plumes of smoke out of the car when you restarted. With the greatest of respect to our esteemed engineerings colleagues, there was clearly something wrong with the car and you needed to bring it into the shop. What are the potential issues? Engine cuts off when it overheats to protect the engine/gearbox/transfer case? Unlikely as Jeeps are know to overheat. An over expended compenent that puts the engine out of kilter? Unlikely ae the engine runs at high temperatures and under stress more often than not. Crank shaft position (not the sensor) - would have led to vibrations. Fuel pump would not cause the vibrations we saw. Also unlikely to result in the smoke that was white - looked like cylinder head gasket had gone at the time. Did they put it on the computer and run diagnotics - the chip should be telling them what went wrong.

Thanks Charlie

Thanks Kalahari and Gaurav..

All drive calendars will be unlocked today at 7 PM to RSVP.

Calendar will be unlocked at 7 PM today to RSVP.

Happy birthday @Ale Vallecchi! You already had a weekend long celebration with the 100 drives so could be a week long celebration (at least) depending on the finals tonight! 😁

Happy birthday Ale @Ale Vallecchi . Also congrats on hitting the 100th mark in drives..

Happy birthday Ale!

Will only be available tonight

Many more happy returns of the day @Ale Vallecchi. May GOD bless you with Health, Joy and many more off road drives!!!

Congrats @Chinthaka Ruwan, looking forward to driving FB+ with you 😁

@Russ thanks buddy. see you next week.

Congrats @Chinthaka Ruwan

Time to clear the air. I was super impressed to see that every one here got the correct point and said this roll cage isn't safe without the thick padding. Any roll cage is NOT AT ALL safe without the thick padding, as it will split open the skull. Unless driver is wearing a helmet all the time. I was shocked to see this "Show Car" from one of the top off-road garages with two spare tires strapped in cargo bed for apocalypses days BUT with number plate. God knows whether it was work in progress or finished job, as I have seen this parked in another top shop recently. Well done @Lawrence_Chehimi to point out first. @Niki and @Hisham Masaad good observation to point roll cage on dashboard, but it could be possible that it has support from underneath which we don't see it from outside. If its not supported then it's meaningless and will crush dashboard and windscreen and cause extensive damage than offering any level of protection. @Rawad and @JamesThorn excellent observation for A, B and C pillar support. I too worked for 12 years with Oil and Gas upstream company and know how strict HSE boys are for these safety issues. @Chaitanya D As per RTA, anyone can get permission to install roll cage but with properly padded version and not just plain metal bars like above. Very similar to safari companies roll-cage but for personal or commercial use and still be street legal. @topgear you are right for safari and similar use passenger and driver head is protected. These types are usually used in racing applications as part of stage 1 safety modifications to be used with helmet at all times but without number plate. @Arman true such tubular rock crawling roll cages aren't street legal here in UAE and even in most other countries and these boys load these toys on trailer for playtime.

I have been at both ends of this I can concur on a few of the points aready raised. Here some insights that you do need to take into account with Linkedin. Recruiters use it to identify people who are unhappy in their job. When a job is posted and people apply, the poor agents go running to the company where the recruits come from = not a genuine job. Many jobs posted are already filled internally, but they go hunting for potential alternatives just in case. 99 times out of 100 the internal candidate gets the job because they are the internal candidate = not a 100% genuine job. Many jobs are posted speculatively by multiple agents someof whom have the instriction, some of whom hope that by brining in a candidate they might be able to get the instruction = potentially a genuine job, but not one that that agent has in its books Many agencies apply computer scanning to filter the CVs. If you CV does not have the key words they are loking for, even if you are the best possible candidate in the world, you will be excluded by the automatic system = genuine job, computer searches. People tend to employ people they know like and trust. Don't reply to the job application, network your way to teh job poster and get in touch direct. An internal referral is always better than being one of the many = genuine job, but network to get there. Is it possibly your CV that is not working? Are you preparing a new CV for EVERY SINGLE position. I kid you not, I drafted a new CV for every application. Small changes maybe, but someone opening the mail and seeing a xxxx CV, vs CV prepared for xxx company has much more impact = genuine job, make sure you do your homework before you apply. You are not right for every job, even if you think you are. All companies have a culture and some principles by which they operate. I have been excluded for being too old, too experienced, too qualified, too whatever ... in the end, tehy know what they are looking for = genuine job, but they are just not looking for you. There are sadly soem cruel, manupulative SOBs out there looking to earn a big amount of money from you. They post jobs, but what they really want to do is sell their CV writing services or some make it rich quick scheme. You don't know until you are too far down the line = no job, just misery and manipulation. LinkedIn is brilliant if used effectively. I pay for a premium account (especially when unemployed) because that investment means I get more information and can make my searches targeted and am assured that the poster is real. Applying through the normal portal is regrettably hopeless. Because of the situation just about every job gets 1000 applicants. You need to narrow your chances from 1/1000 to better odds. Never ever rely just on LinkedIn and boards for your job search. LinkedIn is about networking, so use it for that as well. Post interesting content that gets you noticed. Link with people that can advise you. And your question about favorite site ... anywhere but online. Get out into the world and make sure you network with people, at the gym, in the park, walking the dog, with your friends, old jobs. This network already knows you and can recommend you. Even on LinkedIn you're really just a stranger.