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Truly sorry that feel that there is no alternative to this decision. You've been loyal to a fault, dependable, supported more drives (and usually those where other support did not want to because it was not going to be sufficiently exciting) than most and taught more people to steer down than I care to mention. If this means that I have a passenger in my car on more regular occasions, that is the single potential beneficial outcome that I can see of this decision. I am losing my most regular and competent support on drives, routefinder and partner in crime. For you, perhaps, you'll be sleeping late on the mornings that I get up early to lead drives, but knowing that will mean a lot less joy from the experience from the driving than there has been ever since that day on 25th November 2019 when we first ventured into the sand together. This is a terrible loss to this club. A great shame. I feel sorry for those that will not benefit from your experience in the future.

Dear @Lorenzo Candelpergher this is a sad day for the club. We lose one of the most competent, creative and complete leads in the Marshal group, leaving a massive gap that will be hard to fill. You've been a leading force in developing the more creative themed drives that so many people love. Climbs, ridges, extreme, distance - you've done it all, with massive aplomb and generating an incredible loyal following evidenced by the speed with which ANY drive to which your name was attached filled up. Keeping up with you, both literally and figuratively has been a challenge, and I have enjoyed every moment in the sand in your company (and beyond) since that first newbie, through your promotions and onto witnessing your excellence as a marshal. I wish I'd supported your drives anywhere near as many times as you have mine - I would have learned such a lot. The sand will continue to tremor as you approach it, sadly in the future, outside of Carnity. As with every aspect of your life, there is no doubt this will be a great success. Indeed, after the dark comes the light, after the rain comes the sun and new shoots sprout.

Jeepie!! Say it ain't so... 😱 I still remember my first drive with you. You were sweeping a night drive in Pink Rock and just seeing a simple Wrangler with no crazy kit and a female lead was so empowering. I told stories about it to everyone I knew. In a world filled with crazy kits, you were showing us all up. From leading me ridge after ridge through Tawi Nizwa, the momentous all-day caravan with Ale (where tales of how much more of a badass you are came out), and finally the Lisailli jaunt for Christmas, I've been lucky to be a part of your convoys. It's a weird fact that of the three pop-outs I've had, you were there on two of them. It's been an absolute pleasure hearing your stories, learning about your motorcycles, and being a part of your convoys. In an activity laden beyond limit with men, you were an inspiration to so many women who I'm sure joined your drives. And vicariously, through me (and I'm sure many others), we've told about you to our partners & friends on how they too can be here in the calm vastness of the desert snaking through in our serpentine convoys. But most of all as a 'driver', you were an inspiration to me that it is not the car (not pegging down your car) but instead the driver that shows the ultimate skill in maneuvering a machine. For those lessons, thank you. You leave behind a void that we will find hard to fill. Good luck and may we cross paths in the sands again someday.

Marjan, from the day you joined us, i have always remembered your perseverance and skills. Your drive leads have been impeccable, and you have supported numerous convoys and was a trusty companion within each position of the convoy. We always had great laughs, and you allowed me to brush up on my mother tongue regularly, so we could align with each other better at times. You will be sorely missed, and i hope you keep your TJ roaring in the sand, because that's what it's made for. I understand your reason for leaving and fully respect it. As much as we all have the passion to keep moving forward with the club, on each higher step on the ladder there comes more chores, demands, and rules along with it, and might take away the initial fun of hitting the sand. Carnity has been growing so extremely fast that we sometimes forget to clear our heads and just enjoy the ride. Take care and hope to see you in the sands nearby !

You were definitely one of the most challenging and motivating leader in this community. I remember having your back several times as second lead and I would always thing to myself I was lucky to get to watch your moves so closely ! So long my friend...

Oh that's so sad news we lose one great marshal and a super personality. Dear @Lorenzo Candelpergher No words can fill this gap Wish you all the best... Stay safe/God Bless

It's really sad to see you leaving Marjan, being for rules or chore your experience and knowledge will be greatly missed here. You were the true pioneer who contributed with a game changing idea of restricting single drive in 2019, to make things fair and open for all. Followed by many great teamwork, silently delivering on the community spirit with best of your capabilities and supporting newbie to achieve great wonders, as many have mentioned above. Wish you good luck for all your future endeavor and hope to see you soon, drive safe.

Its sad to see you leave, certainly our loss I will miss the building up of excitement right from the time you posted and introduced the drive, rekindling it trough well timed mid-week nugget and taking it to another level while announcing the convoy numbering! The actual experience and excitement surpassed on each drive - always creative in route selection which pushed and challenged me no matter which area we were driving; have always ended your drives with a sense of euphoria and accomplishment. Thank you for that, you will be missed.

I have learnt so much driving with you and supporting your drives. I remember very well one of my first drives with Carnity, you were CF supporting Richard and I was following you. I was impressed by your control and your guidance and the way your car was climbing the dunes. I remember asking you how did you do it to be so quiet with your engine, you simply told me to control my gas. After that, I started listening to the engine to better apprehend a dune and later on, I would often find myself thinking "what would Marjan do". I will also remember that I was supporting your last drive through a very challenging technical path You were a great leader in this community, I know you will be missed by many... and I'll see you soon Marjan !

Really sad to see this happening, but we do understand that with time many things evolve. Thank you and congratulations @Lorenzo Candelpergher for being such a great offroader above all, who have the perseverance and determination to master the art of off-roading and managed to succeed with flying colors with an impossible size of Y62. You are a true example of driver attitude and skills makes all the difference in off-roading. Till date I have never seen anyone handling that big of beast with sheer perfection, control and extreme precision from technical terrain to monstrous dunes. And after you've change to Rubicon, you've become invincible, as rightly put above by Richard. Surely our path will cross again, till then drive safe and take care.

Dear desert wonderers, below updated list of names as of today Joining @Ahmad Shaker @Waqas Parvez @Morshedi @Vaibhav @Peter Hager @Bruno Finel @Omar ElGamal @Trekado @Rodi Will monitor movement of names as we reach weekend. Look forward to see you in sand

It's really sad to see you leaving @Lorenzo Candelpergher, I didnt have the chance to drive with you more often, but the FB+ Faya you led on a weekday morning remains as one of my all time favorite, true enjoyment. I wish you the best in your new adventures!

@Lorenzo Candelpergher unexpected news, you will be missed! It was a pleasure attending the drives you hosted, especially the climb challenges. I wish you all the best and hope to cross paths in the sandlands. Kindest regards.

This is indeed sad, compounded by the fact that you and Lorenzo announced on the same day. thank you Marjan for bringing your positive attitude which was always contagious, sharing your knowledge and leading superb drives. Hope to continue seeing you on the sand though from time to time. Wish you the very best.

Dear All, Below is the full list of those signed up for the drive on Saturday. Attendees Imteeaz @Imteeaz Davie Chase @Davie Chase Tom B @Tom B Harshad Ashraf @Harshad Ashraf Joji varghese @Joji varghese Karthik Raptor @Karthik Raptor Daniel Rodas @Daniel Rodas Gertjan @Gertjan Naim Aoun @Naim Aoun Alexanderrr @Alexanderrr Manage Wrangeld Alex Raptor Waitlisted Attendees Rob S @Rob S Richard Franks @Richard Franks Omar ElGamal @Omar ElGamal Reggie Landicho @Reggie Landicho darren thompson @darren thompson Imran Kashif @Imran Kashif Adnan Halepota @Adnan Halepota Derius Olivier @Derius Olivier Niki @Niki sri ganesh @sri ganesh Sudhanva Sonawane @Sudhanva Sonawane Rsjiv Samuel @Rsjiv Samuel eldose baby @eldose baby Michel Van Woudenberg @Michel Van Woudenberg KKIRAN @KKIRAN salah2u @salah2u Simon Dawood @Simon Dawood KAMALIO @KAMALIO Mohamad Anwer @Mohamad Anwer Miamimoe @Miamimoe Gregory @Gregory As you see there's quite a waitlist for this drive. We will extend by as many as it's safe to and that will be dependent on the weather to some degree - Please keep watching this space. See you soon in the sand.

Don't know what to write on this. 1st time in my life I experience a complete loss of words to express myself. All I can say is I'm sad to read your farewell message from the club. Always enjoyed driving with you and hope you will come back soon for more drives.

Oh ??? Dear @Jeepie wish you all the best and hope to see you in sand soon... Stay safe/God bless.

I don’t have you confused with Angela 😂! I still stand by my only drive with you being one of the best I had in and out of carnity. Big losses to the group this morning. Shame! See you in the sand I hope .

Wishing you all the best Lorenzo. Thanks for contributing and creating drives and events that people always loved and were managed perfectly. Take care !

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Saying farewell to Carnity, I am saying farewell to all of you with a heavy heart. I am grateful for all the lessons learnt and all the nice people I have met and I will cherish the memories. From the very first drive I was hooked, learning the skills and meeting like minded people, getting to know some of them a lot better, making new friends. It felt like I belonged. Leading drives is a lot of fun, but I never lost my enthusiasm for helping Newbies find their feet in the sand. That is why, I still loved supporting the Newbies and Absolute Newbies or assisting Richard on some Master Classes. As a volunteer, I tried my best, but I feel I have to abide by more and more rules, which means it is becoming more of a chore. I enjoyed my time with Carnity and loved the community spirit, but I am no longer feeling it. I wish to the whole @Carnityfamily, especially the Crew, the Marshals, the Advisors, the Support Team and all those members that I had the pleasure and privilege to meet and drive with, all the best. I will keep driving in a different form and I hope our tracks may cross again. Best regards, love, Marjan, aka Jeepie

sad to hear your departure as well @Jeepie always amazed about your calmness, willingness to help other and going to miss your drive photos which you post in tons and i always love them. Wish you all the best and hope to see you soon in passenger seat of mighty black pajero.

Good to know! Thank you for sharing!

@Jeepie Marjan, like everyone else here I will be sad to see you leave but understand your reasons. I enjoyed being part of your Leads, or having you as support in other drives. You always came across as calm and assuring which is exactly what is required. I especially enjoyed the chance to get to know you a little better during the recent Desert Recovery Course. All the best and keep on driving 🌵

Sad to see you leaving as well @Jeepie, wish you the best in all, stay safe!

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opps sorry yes that's exactly what I thought But this does not change the truth about anything, today is really a sad day to lose you, too

Dear @Lorenzo Candelpergher it was such a pleasure driving with you, everyone could feel the passion you had for the sand . And the way you pass on the knowledge was really interesting ( cant forget the fish tailing part 😀 ) Good luck

I'm feeling down and I don't know what to say, today is a really sad day to lose you and Lorenzo. I will miss driving with you and I will miss a lot of enthusiasm. I appreciate your feeling and your lack of acceptance of being attached to the many rules, as it is in the end a hobby and a time for fun and escape from the rules of life. I think these rules affect us as members of the group, by changing the rules of the promotion. I hope the team and management will reconsider these rules soon. Good luck in your next journey hope our paths cross again.

Marjam @Jeepie it was a pleasure meeting and attending drives with you. Thanks for documenting those drives with amazing pictures! Best regards and wish you a great new year ahead!

Hi team, First time here:. 1. Super Safari 2021 2. Yes, driving solo and once with a group 3. Yes

Hey Everyone, Excited to join Carnity Club..!! 1. Toyota Land Cruiser 2001 V8 2. Yes, being doing off-roading 3. Yes, equipped.!

Hi Lorenzo, I wish you all the best and a lot of fun in the sand. Was an honor to take part in one of your drives! alla prossima, Felix

1.Toyota Prado 4.0 2. Yes, being doing offroading. 3. Yes

Oh man I wish you said this in 2021 and didn’t make my 2022 feel 🙁…… really shocked to hear that ….. wish you good luck where ever your going as I was so impressed with your driving and of course management ….. once again will miss your drive and you too …. Hope we cross our path in al Italia one day

Hi Frederic, 1. Toyota Land Cruiser (200) 2. Yes (completed off-road masterclass with Chaitanya in Nov 2021) 3. Yes. All set for first drive!

1.....Renulat koleos 2...no 3....yes All set for first drive

@Frederic we have been checking a 3.8L Pajero engine for a friend since a month and never got anything quoted for less than 13k both in Sajaa and Sharjah Industrial.

Congrats @Charbel!

Congrats @Marwan Haddad!

congratulations @Marwan Haddad well deserved promotion 👍

Congratulations @Marwan Haddad.👍

Congratulations @Charbel...😄👏👏

congratulations @Charbelwell done 👍

Congrats @Charbel..see you soon on IM drives!!

Congratulations @Charbel. See you again on some drive

Congrats @Charbel From now on IM drives also will have the privilege of your amazing pictures.....😋

Congratulations @Charbel well done and very well deserved.

Congratulations @Charbel! Enjoy the new level 😎

One hand 😱. I am still not there yet to drive in the desert. Even with two hands I felt like I burnt more calories than I would do in a gym with @Kailas’s technical masterclass on Saturday 😅.