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Sorry to hear about you both @Ale Vallecchi & @Hisham Masaad. Having been one of the early ones to catch it last week, I was in a very similar scenario when I had to miss out on the Yellow Truck drive. It’s certainly going around. Get well soon, gents! @MikeSpillane, our structures are designed for the safety of drivers and to ensure that the entire convoy feels assured that they are at the same level when out in the dunes. Having driven open-level drives with other clubs especially in places like Sharjah, I’ve witnessed first hand the lack of care for driver or machine. While this may feel restrictive at Carnity, it ensures that more times than none, we enter and leave the desert with our egos deflated and our machines intact. We find ourselves in a very rare scenario where two marshals are both ill. If you look back at our drive roster, this rarely ever happens. And I’m certain that this decision was only taken after seeking every recourse possible.

Dear @MikeSpillane. The grading structure (I assume you refer to Newbie / Fewbie, etc.) is the same (barred some different nomenclature) than any other club. It serves the purpose of matching similarly skilled drivers in drives and itineraries that are designed to accommodate their skills set. It would be unsafe to post open drives, where Newbies would find it impossible to follow Intermediates. Regarding this drive, it has been cancelled due to illness, first of Hisham, and this morning of myself. Although unforeseeable, it has happened. Certainly, this is an exceptional circumstance, but perhaps you can see the goodwill on Carnity's part to find a substitute leader (in this case it was me) to confirm the drive after Hisham fell ill. Once again, it is certainly a unique circumstance, when 2 leaders fall ill at the same time. Neither Hisham nor I are enjoying this. Having said this, there will be, as there have always been, plenty of Newbie drives in the weeks to come, usually a couple each weekend, which you may surely join, without any issues.

Hi @MikeSpillane i disagree that the grading structure is something to "lock" people in. It is meant for your own safety and to make sure that everyone enjoys a safe offroading progress in Carnity. I do agree that we could have used an extra Newbie level drive for this weekend. The season has really kicked off now. Unfortunately, the flu season also kicked in, and this situation where both marshals fall ill is rare but has happened today. We still have a great offroading season ahead with many plans and great drives that are coming. Let's wish @Hisham Masaadand @Ale Vallecchi both the best and a speedy recovery and not vent negative frustrations on unavoidable events.

Thanks @Brette for posting a replacement Newbie drive for tomorrow on such short notice. All today's Newbie drive RSVP attendees have been moved to this drive. @MohamedSherif @Juan R @Theo09 @Mahmoud Taha @LKP @essam ibrahim @MikeSpillane @fayez @Ahmad Nerat@munkybizness @Usman Basit @Tareq Al Turq and @Kolin If anyone of you can't join tomorrow, please remove your RSVP from the drive calendar.

Thanks @Brette for posting a replacement Newbie drive for tomorrow on such short notice. All today's Newbie drive RSVP attendees have been moved to this drive. @MohamedSherif @Juan R @Theo09 @Mahmoud Taha @LKP @essam ibrahim @MikeSpillane @fayez @Ahmad Nerat@munkybizness @Usman Basit @Tareq Al Turq and @Kolin If anyone of you can't join tomorrow, please remove your RSVP from the drive calendar.

Wish you a speedy recovery @Ale Vallecchi and @Hisham Masaad. With Christmas time coming in and weather getting really nice, we need you both in best of health to take us through some of the loveliest of terrains and scenic drives in UAE. @Ale Vallecchi my dslr and jerry cans are set and waiting for you to post soon your signature LRDC drives … 😄 Take good rest and get well soon.

Dear Mike Be assured that Safety is always the concern of this club more than anything else and for this reason the grading ladder was made . cancellation is rare as you see and it would be out the leaders control. probably this drive is not meant to be today just to have a bright one tomorrow . lets wish @Ale Vallecchi and @Hisham Masaad best health and get well soon. Thanks for understanding .

@Ale Vallecchi sorry to hear brother, get well soon. I’m taking a winter jacket to my next flight

Get well soon @Ale Vallecchi and @Hisham Masaad, see you next week 🙏

What better way than to spend your NYE evening together with your Carnity Buddies and enjoy the Fireworks across Dubai ? Sit back, relax, and bring your snacks, BBQ, drinks, and share your stories and experiences of the past year with us. Feel free to bring your friends, families and kids with their age-specific toys or games to enjoy brilliant outdoor activities. Please bring your own: Food / Grill / Cooking and serving arrangements Drinks and Ice (of course). Chairs / Mats / Camping Gear if you want to camp overnight. Action Plan: At 7:30 PM we will have Carnity Seniors to meet and greet you at the meeting point next to the DEWA station. Please engage 4x4 before entering the dirt track. At 8 PM SHARP they will leave this meeting point and bring everyone inside the desert. The celebration location is only 5mins driving from the meeting point. Meeting Point: E77 Jebel Ali Lahbab Road, next to the DEWA Pumping Station: https://goo.gl/maps/gNvfP7mYXS72GezQ6 GPX Track for members who want to join later and have experience in driving without guidance: nye-track.gpx Bring your Walkie Talkie and tune in to Channel 1: 446.006 for communication with Marshals and Carnity senior members. If at any time you are planning to leave, you can approach any of Crew or Marshals verbally or over the radio and we can guide you back to the road. Camping: you are totally free to bring your tent and camping gear, but please inform us in advance if you are planning to stay overnight. Bring sleeping bags/extra blankets as it gets pretty cold at night. Fireworks: We will be expecting to have a decent view on the Global Village, Marina, and Blue Waters Island Fireworks at midnight. No littering: Please leave nothing but footsteps behind in the desert. Keep it clean. Bring plenty of garbage bags. Bring your own BBQ, no direct fire allowed on the sand. Bonfire: We will arrange a big bonfire in a suitable firepit. Please RSVP on below calendar

Please find your convoy numbering below. We will use radio Channel 1. Due to the place where we are meeting, we might not able to gather all cars together, so deflate and switch on the radios and we will move without the briefing from the supermarket area. Once we enter the sand patch, then we will stop over for a briefing. @Frederic @Simon D @ASAD. @Rob S @Waqas Parvez @Dodi Syahdar @Varun Mehndiratta @Lawrence_Chehimi @DP1011 , Deepak wrangler @Davie Chase @Pacific @Looper Gaurav Frederic Simon D ASAD. Rob S Waqas Parvez Dodi Syahdar Varun Mehndiratta Lawrence_Chehimi DP1011 , Deepak wrangler Davie Chase Pacific Looper

Thank you @Brette for organizing the drive , wish you good fun one

@Ale Vallecchi @Hisham Masaad wish you guys a speedy recovery. @Brette hats off for accommodating the group on such a short notice.

He saw the light and made the smarter decision to get a Y61 instead, where he will spend more on fuel but will spend less on braking as everybody will just move out of his way 👏🤣

@Ale Vallecchi @Hisham Masaad Wishing you both a speedy recovery. Disappointed of course, but looking forward to the next one. Have a great weekend all

@Ale Vallecchi wishing you fast recovery dear.

Get well soon @Ale Vallecchi and @Hisham Masaad

England 2 - 1 France, save the anxiety and watch the recap in the morning while deflating 😄

No challenge for tomo, only learning the basics.

@Brettethanks for organising the drive on such a short notice it is highly commendable @Ale Vallecchi @Hisham Masaad get well soon guyz.

FINALLY @JeromeFJ @Haitham Khattab @Sunil Mathew @Rob S @Tom B @Santoso Marjuki @Gok Krish @Mario Cornejo Thank you for making this day a memorable one for me. I started driving at 03 45 and stopped driving at 23 45 - sure this drive did take a toll on my body. However, the excitement and adrenaline rush of driving in Liwa was too tempting; last year I was not experienced enough to take on this challenge. Our Lead @JeromeFJ - difficult to put into words how you have lead us through this super soft terrain - you were taking all the risks while we were patiently following your tracks. @Haitham Khattab challenging start to the morning to get the seat belt etc sorted out - I was happy to see Ibrahim enjoying this drive - I am sure he had lots to tell his friends at school. @Sunil Mathew you master the Fortuner like a pro mate! @Rob S well what will we do without our anchor point? you were always the first one to jump out of the car to go (and run) to help Jerome (as he was the only one that got stuck...) @Tom B amazing drive mate - love to hear the exhaust popping on this V8 @Santoso Marjuki i dont know what you did to your Jeep - it is simply a beast - i was fortunate to drive behind you. @Mario Cornejo the SWB Y61 is simply impressive - your skills could not be matched during the drive @Gok Krish sad that you had to leave us early - but was happy to catch up again at the camp site after the drive to watch football. Looking forward to see you in the sand in your old/new toy I was quite fortunate to be able to meet with @Gaurav Soni @Srikumar @Frederic and the other members to enjoy a bit of football after the drive prior to hitting the road again to Dubai. Until next time, enjoy your upcoming weekend. Cheers

@Hisham Masaad and @Ale Vallecchi i wish you a speedy recovery

@Ale Vallecchi @Hisham Masaad wishing both of you speedy recovery, and your note received will . wish to meet again soon , with all the best .

No worries. Get well soon @Ale Vallecchi and @Hisham Masaad.

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 Offroad Flag Guideline Two Way Radio Guideline Off road Driving Etiquette's Emergency details for all off-roaders Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities First time with Carnity Off-road Club: Please share your vehicle details - Make, Model, Color, and Year. Do you have any prior off-road experience? If yes, pls share details. Confirm your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks/eyelets. Advise if you don’t have a programable radio and safety flag. MUST WATCH: NEWBIE VIDEO BRIEFING DRIVE DETAILS Level: Absolute Newbie, Newbie and above When: 10 December 2022, Saturday Meeting time: 1:30 PM - Sharp (Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/dG1b9ib4eNzmB1G46 Approximate finish time: 5:00 PM 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. Mandatory off-road gears: Tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, compressor, walkie-talkie radio, off-road flag, shovel, first-aid kit and fire extinguisher. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 12 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 back - Without any exceptions. Members without RSVP will be returned back - 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

Drive RSVP is now closed and the convoy order is below. @Theo09 @Olly Bones @MohamedSherif @Juan R @essam ibrahim @MikeSpillane @M.Seidam @Nadeem Ansari @Ahmad Nerat @Tareq Al Turq @Nathan @Brett Eicher @Gaurav Soni Please go through the tutorial videos and make sure your cars front and rear tow hooks are in order. Hope all of you also have the required gear for the Newbie level drives. No gear = no drive. See you all tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 PM sharp and we will be using radio channel 1, 446 006. 25. If you need to contact me in case of an emergency, my number is O52 6771O76.

@Frederic can you please add me for Malaysia 😁

Hi @Brette if you have space I’d love to join the rescheduled drive! It will be good to catch up again after so long

Sorry , I can note attending tomorrow

Apologies can't attend.

Unfortunately I can't make it tomorrow. I have removed my RSVP.

Thanks so much @Brette & @Gaurav for jumping into the rescue to get a drive back on the roster. Apologies, I’m locked out tomorrow afternoon, getting smashed in a birthday party 🥃😂 and won’t be able to support the drive 😔, but thanks so much for making this happen 🙏🏽

Thanks guys for the quck adjustment, ill be there. Its confirmed @Gaurav @Brette

@Gaurav @Brette dear Gaurav , thanks for your note , but remove me from tomorrow driving since I have an medical appointment tomorrow, sorry for that

Get well soon guys, no worries there is always a next time! Pls add more newbie drives for the future!

@Tareq Al Turq dear Tareq , it is nice to hear that you are also at Merdif also me , if you get chance, we can talk 050 6533714 thanks

@Ale Vallecchi sorry and I wish u a speed recovery

Good u told me this now, so will def use a brand new Ruby Red Shining Rubicon to pull Raptor.

or vice-versa

Looking forward … hey @Dodi Syahdar good to see your name in convoy order after ages… now I can have a nice drive, have the old pal Raptor next to me to tug me off any crest. 😜