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It was an amazing drive @Ale Vallecchi I really enjoyed Faqa with very few refusals it was a great experience to revisit these longer range dunes. I’ll have a video edited shortly @Tom V and @PETELCZYC PAJERO - luke you guys will have appearances in the final edit! great support from the back @Chris Wing and as always @DP1011 I’ll see you guys soon @Pavel Pashkovskiy always a pleasure to meet, your definitely taming the gladiator now with little to no issues, always there with the coffee at the right time thanks again. @george charbel great to finally meet you, your doing amazing in 2nd lead, congrats again on your promotion. @Marketa Dobesova always good to see you out in the dunes, till next time @Looper also always good to see you on the drives always gives a good mix between experienced and learning will see you soon. I hope I didn’t miss out on anyone, but if I did remember that usually means you did so well I didn’t even notice 😂

Thank you @Ale Vallecchi for this wonderful drive. Glad that I joined as I could experience some new areas plus rekindle my memories of Faqa’a as I could visit the larger dunes in Faqa’a that I haven’t been in years now, it reminded me of the earliest days of me driving in the desert when Faqa’a was a regular IM driving area. the rest of the convoy drove so well that the drive stopped being a Fewbie soon after we crossed into the little Sweihan. Fantastic support from @DP1011 and @Chris Wing and special thanks to @Pavel Pashkovskiy for midway snacks to which I want to get used to, as it rejuvenated all of us and could continue to focus on the drive. @george charbel you did a great job in second lead and once again congratulations on your FB+ promotion.

Hahaha @DP1011 you have been on many of my drives to know - Real drive is usually agnostic to title of drive posted on mondays and names in convoy…. 😀 This one won’t be any diff. I will drive for my fun (it’s my weekend as well 😀😀), you can decide what level it was at the end of it. 😀😀

def one of the fastest and free flowing fewbie drives ive been on. super enjoyable. thanks to everyone!

Thank you, @Ale Vallecchi, for a fantastic and very enjoyable drive in Faqa. I was surprised what type of dunes are over there 😲 @DP1011, I hope you were not too sad not being behind 🌻 this time 😉 This was just a brilliant convoy with a super duper smooth drive, thank you all for an amazing afternoon! Till next time 🌻🦖

That's awesome. Nice editing.. Here is little 30 second clip I put together of Mia reactions crossing over 😜 https://photos.app.goo.gl/dmaKKuogq4Wum6QPA

Hi all, the short movie of yesterdays drive can be found here https://youtu.be/NX62fjbebeY

Everyone who tried my tea, coffee and cookies, automatically being promoted to next passenger lvl, without waiting for few years.

and One more to drop out list, Will miss this fun @Varun Mehndiratta😅, Just had a lucky draw, Bfast with my little one or Drive, and the result : 8am driving to Hamptons for a pan cake and hot choclate candy! 😂

Hi @Varun Mehndiratta I’ve added myself to your drive saw some last min dropouts so wanted to wait to make sure someone else got priority before me

14 members with 12 IM and Above and 2 members halfway through to their IM😉, Whats the plan @Varun Mehndiratta😎😁!

sorry @Ale Vallecchi couldn't confirm as I was outside coverage area for a couple of days. hope you guys had fun!

In middle of upcoming holidays, lets join on 30th June, at Badayer/Area 53 for a fast paced fun drive - freeing ourselves and our mind of pending household chores/duties and just enjoying our time out in the desert - with no other thoughts but the view of lovely dunes that lie ahead. 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 Etiquette's Emergency details for all off-roaders Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities Drive Details Level: Fewbie Plus and Above When: 30th Jun'2023, Friday. Meeting time: 5:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions). Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/JkhE9hDwve8mkkU99 Type of Car: Any 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, face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 9:00 AM THIS IS A COMPRESSOR ONLY DRIVE. PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS DRIVE UNLESS YOU HAVE A COMPRESSOR. ANYONE ARRIVING AT THE DRIVE WITHOUT A COMPRESSOR, FLAG, PROPER SHOVEL AND DEFLATION KIT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO JOIN THE DRIVE. ALL TOW POINTS WILL BE CHECKED BEFORE DEPARTURE. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: Limited to 10 cars only. 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 below calendar

I will decide the convoy order after reaching the location.. too many last min dropouts. Welcome @Benjamin See you all tomo

it won't happen unless he is ready to extend the convoy to include one desperate driver 😅

Nope.. not at all.. cant connect a charging bull to a wadi shawka drive 😀🤔

a cliff hanger type of drive? 😅 what to expect for a first time rock climber? 😥

You need the wheels as it widens the footprint. Once installed on a wooden board it won’t move.

Oops - my bad buddy - Apologies Looking forward to see you Satday !

Hi..... This is my 2nd drive with Carnity....... Had my first drive 2 weeks back.... But I'll still drop the details below. Make - Mitsubishi Pajero 2014 GLS LWB Colour - White Have two front and rear hooks and the essential gear as well.

I think Mia ate enough of your cookies to be intermeadiate then!😜 thank-you for the refreshments yesterday.

Yes ! For a 3 yr old, you need to do 5 NB drives before taking her on FB😄, and then Mia can have company !! ( However am sure to promote them to FB+ you will have to wait "Few YEARS" 😅

thx @DP1011.. gonna use it as 'training' drive for my youngest again.. zofia gotta get her rank up as a passanger 😁

Yes @PETELCZYC PAJERO - luke Very much, as long as you see a spot, and convoy order is not closed, U can join the drive! The RSVP mechanism is smart to restrict you, by adding you to WL if u r on your second drive for the week, however, if the drive is not getting full, then WL members gets automatically confirmed depending on their WL number, givimg priority to those who have lesser drives compared to those WL with higher drives for thT week:) ( So you can always add yourself before cutoff time and keep yourself under WL) In short you are IN for this drive as the RSVP dint put you on WL😁😎

Thanks @DP1011 yeah did see the jack move a little yesterday when trying to pop that tyre back on, would not have take much to give it a push over. Looks like i'll have to get a tall floor jack from amazon ......

Hi @Ale Vallecchi, I added myself to the drive this morning (thurs) as it was not full. Just noticed it had a Wednesday cut-off in the description above. Is it still ok to come along? Limited to 8 cars maximum. RSVP will close on Wednesday - 5 PM.

Congratulations @DP1011

@Ale Vallecchi Desr Ale , wish my message finds you well , please let us know the meeting location please . thanks

@PETELCZYC PAJERO - luke Luke, Thought I get your attention to this, whilst I found the jack we used today very handy, and compact, BUT I and @Looper both found it not very stable compared to floor jack, so u need to be Extra careful if at all u continue to use it, but making sure stable and hard flat surfacw with wooden board...perhaps, as its not best to use bottle jack:)

Indeed. I’ve been on a few off road drives and I see what happens. I’ve seen weekend warriors sticking their head underneath a car that’s only supported by a trolley jack on a plank in the sand. I cannot stress how not cool this is. An extra plank and an extra axle stand should be part of the standard off road kit but I’ve never seen this advertised in any off-road clubs kit. You might get away with it, you might not. A cracked skull with a bit of brain matter squishing through through your broken head isn’t cool. I’ve seen it in real life This kind of stuff does and will happen. My first job in UAE was in a garage in Sharjah. Standard crappy garage. The jack was leaking oil. The owner told me to jack the car up and see why it wasn’t shifting gears. I said no way, your jack is leaking. I stuck a stand under the car and jacked it up. The jack collapsed and the stand saved my life. I survived because I put a jack stand under the car. Other than than I would have been replaceable, just order a new mechanic on dubizzle. Bad shit can and will happen. Never get underneath an unsupported car.

@Barry the bottle jacks are very easily tumbled in offroad due to the uneven surface and while fixing the pop out we shake and clean the wheel and tire. I totally agree on jack support to be used always as all jack can fail sometime or other, that's why while doing the popout repair we only reach the tire from outside and not underneath. And in some extensive work, if we have to carry, we use two jack or spare wheel under the car to save the day.

Half heartedly..joining the list of drop outs... @Varun Mehndiratta... today night looks to be a really long one 😉 for me...

Sorry guys, need to come back to the work on Saturday.

Hi @Varun Mehndiratta, have got some eid guests for the night so doesnt seem likely i will be able to make to an early morning dash. wish you all a safe drive and hope to catchup with you soon.

@Varun Mehndiratta after my son last weekend now it’s my turn to be down with fever. Sorry will not be able to make it tomorrow

Hi @Varun Mehndiratta I unfortunately will have to withdraw from the drive. Wish you all a fun, challenging, fast/fluid paced, and, above all, safe drive. It is very hot out there, so don't forget to check your cars 😉!