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@Richard Franks@Soufiane@JamesBY@Mostafa Nasef@Mahesh_@Imran Asghar@AnasArif@Ali Al Moumar@Mohammad Sayawoush Azad@Rafey Hashmi@Shiju Raju@Benjamin@Faraz94@Theo09@Haneef Thayyil@Jeetu Sharma@frederic demolder@Joji varghese@DP1011 Thank you all for joining yesterday ! I hope you enjoyed the relaxing morning out and that the lack of shoveling was compensated at least a bit with our tug of war competition ! Newcomers @JamesBYand @Soufiane you guys drove marvelously without hesitation and with a big smile Hope you keep joining us for future drives ! You can post any photo's you'd like to share in our drive gallery: https://carnity.com/gallery/ Browse to the event where you like to add photos and upload them. See you all soon in the sands again !

Thank you for all of you that managed to join us for this amazing drive, under the lead of the one & only Ale. @Ale Vallecchi you have got that something that makes your drives special; i enjoyed every minute of this adventure, which ended up a bit later than planned. I also enjoyed the radio-silence when we were navigating the difficult patches in the desert; we all agreed that summer is still out there, and it only makes the sand even more soft and difficult to drive. @Mohamad Anwer thank you for your 2nd lead - with your SWB, you showed us the way so as not to get stuck. and it is great to re-connect after couple of months. @Fabien Monleau you took control of the Center and was always the first one out of your vehicle to help others; i hope that you managed to get a warranty for your damaged tyre. @Naim Aoun @Charbel @Bjoern you were up to the challenge - couple of refusals that always make us enjoy the sand a bit more every weekend. @Pacific thank you for sweeping us; i preferred to stay in front of you as i was still testing my new air-filter and did not want to take any chances. and finally our dear Marshal @Islam Soliman i hope that you have managed to get your car checked and fixed; fortunately your car started acting up 15 minutes before the exit (when we all quite exhausted from the heat). Enjoy your week chaps until next time @Rk ram special mention to you too mate - aside 1-2 stucks, you were amazing during the drive

It was a fantastic drive & indeed a masterpiece of a drive by @Davie Chase. Loved every second of it. A impeccable second lead by @DP1011 and thanks for the coffee during the break. I had the break point mapped on my Gaia but did not know what it was for, it was a wonderful place to visit. @Ranjan Das and @Dodi Syahdar helpful support from you guys, and much appreciated as well, tugging out the stuck cars. @Mohit Gurnani & @Rk ram were only FB+ in the convoy so it felt less like a FB+ drive and more like a IM drive - you guys did great. @Patrick van der Loo your tiny TJ can go anywhere and seems to do it with so much ease. @Gertjan thanks for doing so much for making these drives more memorable with your photography. I off-loaded my responsibilities to my friend who was visiting us and just enjoyed the driving.

Win FREE Participation Golden tickets worth AED 1,000 as a Backup Driver for the participating teams. You will get a chance to join for FREE if any team participant drops out. You will also be invited to the after-event prize ceremony and gathering. Check out all about the Desert Champions Trophy here. 🌟 Showcase Your Off-roading Skills, Knowledge, Experience, Off-road Products, Workmanship and Performance Upgrades 🌟 All you need to do is share this "referral contest" with all off-roaders you know. The more you share, the higher your chances to WIN. Deadline: November 1st

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 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: Newbie and above (sorry, this time no Absolute Newbies) When: 29 October 2023, Sunday Meeting time: 7:30 AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1DjtotHo1b4nqJmd9 Action Plan: "An inland town in United Arab Emirates (UAE) lives as a ghost town, a place that has long been abandoned, long forgotten! An eerie silence now surrounds the entire place, which is locally called ‘Buried Village’. It used to be a tiny hamlet once upon a time. According to the locals nearby, it was once inhabited by the people of Al Kutbi tribe (they are among the three prominent tribes living in the vicinity of Al Madam). Swallowed by sand or spooked by ‘Djinn’? What actually happened here? Why the town that once flourished is now all covered in sand? No one is pretty sure about what went there. What better way to enjoy this Halloween weekend, than driving across a rather unforgiving and challenging stretch of desert, to end the drive at this legendary haunted village? The area, with tight dunes and bushy flats, preceded by the tall and daunting big dunes of Iftar Bowl and Super Bowl, will require to have already learned the basic off-roading skills, hence no Absolute Newbies will be allowed (only for this drive). MANDATORY: bring your kids, family or friends, and most of all wear a mask, a costume, make-up, or whatever makes you feel in the mood for Halloween. No normally attired driver will be allowed🤪. The best "costumed" car will win a bounty of treats!! Approximate finish time: 11:30 AM 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. Recommended off-road gears: Walkie-talkie radio and off-road flag (MANDATORY), plus 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 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday - 12 PM. 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 This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday - 1 PM. 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

Thank you @Ale Vallecchifor the drive, full of technical and soft sand in many areas, I enjoyed the challange and I am sure so did my colleagues. Great support team, with many old faces I had not seen for a while, greatvtobsee you all Gents! Regards, Mohamad

@Issam Atra, @Ishak, @Emanuel, there is one spot vacant still for DCT group with Asif. If anyone wants to join in contact him directly @ Asif Hussain or let me know and ill contact him. @Cole bertasso is already there.

The morning started with a wonderful coffee at the fuel station before reaching the starting point, and it turned out that the only tank filled was my own and forgot to fill up the vehicle. I couldnt be embarrased enough when I announced just before entering that the tank was empty. Thanks my sand brothers for waiting out the embarassement for me. The drive route was taken through its paces, and I could feel @Davie Chase had decided to give us all some lessons which maybe was left back from last Sunday's drive in the same place where we were unable to move in rhythm due to frequent stucks. @Emanuel your second lead was great bro. @Cole bertasso Hope to see you regularly. @Issam Atra@Ishak its always nice to meet you both. You are both doing great with each of your drives, We three have been gaining experience up literally together and feels 'homie' to see each other. Hope to keep levelling up safely and make our mentors proud. I had a front cam installed, the videos are there, but somehow couldnt transfer it out. Once done will share them, hopefully should make a good view. @Gautam Banka, @Sreenath G You did miss a good learning drive guys.

Rugby team NZ All Blacks does a Haka (War Cry) before a match, and so here's Team Phoenix First Haka 😁

Always a pleasure to drive with you @Davie Chase and thanks for the compliments. Good driving with you again @Issam Atra and all the best in the DCT @Cole bertasso.

Thanks @Looperit certainly was a fun drive. Don’t think I’ve ever done a drive with Carnity where everyone drains their tanks 😁

It was a fantastic drive. I am so inspired by it that I plan to have an IM drive next week. In the drive plan I had mentioned that we will be taking photos. We did not get any time from driving to take photos did we? I managed a sum total of 1 image from the entire drive. Thank to @Stumpy Paj, @Bravoecho & @Mahmoud Taha for participating in today's drive. We missed you @Bashar Beasha in today's drive. We were virtually a SWB convoy and your presence would have made a lot of difference in the convoy.

DRIVE PLAN We come, we see, we conquer; all of them... till the end. 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 Etiquettes Emergency details for all off roaders Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities DRIVE DETAILS Level: Intermediate and above When: 28 October 2023, Saturday Meeting time: 6:00 AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2GbCmPJtqL382jiV8 Approximate finish time: 10:00 AM 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. RECOMENDED OFF-ROAD GEAR: Tire deflator & Tire pressure gauge Compressor (MANDATORY) Walkie-talkie radio (MANDATORY) Off-road flag (MANDATORY) Shovel, Tow Rope & 2 Shackles First-aid kit Fire extinguisher LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Saturday - 12 PM. 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 - Without any exceptions. Members without RSVP will be returned - 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

Dear Friends Martin M @Martin M ARS @ARS SUMEDH KRISHNA @SUMEDH KRISHNA WAGHMARE Kevin_ @Kevin_ Abdulla Alkhemeiri @Abdulla Alkhemeiri ahmad lootah @ahmad lootah SamBha @SamBha Simon D @Simon D Vijay Cowlagi @Vijay Cowlagi Dan S @Dan S Osama M @Osama M Abhilash Kottakkal @Abhilash Kottakkal Thank you for joining this drive, @Simon D amazing support as usual Well done @Martin M and @Abhilash Kottakkal in your roles. For first timers Please ensure you have the mandatory gears by the time you join next drive, more details below Program your radios as below Drives are announced on Mondays around 10 am and they go live for RSVP at 7 PM Make sure you are on time to click going Good luck with your off road journey in the Club

it was great to feel the sand again after 5+ months away from the desert. thanks @Ale Vallecchi for this lovely extended drive. thanks everyone for helping me recover out of this nasty soft sand pocket at the start. see you soon

DRIVE PLAN Saturday 28 October, Team Davie will meet at Lisalli in order to have a team DCT practice drive. The primary focus will be team building, and planning where line up options will also be discussed and played around with. This is an invite only drive for the DCT Team Davie for @Benjamin, @Mark B, @PETELCZYC PAJERO - luke and @Dodi Syahdar The Carnity minimum requirement for joining any drive is still required so please read the information below and ensure we all strictly follow these guidelines, etiquettes, and responsibilities. MUST READ AND COMPLY Environmental Policy Offroad Flag Guideline Two Way Radio Guideline Off road Driving Etiquettes Emergency details for all off roaders Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities DRIVE DETAILS Level: Fewbie Plus and above When: 28 October 2023, Saturday Meeting time: 6:30 AM - Sharp (Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: 24°55'16.4"N 55°31'19.8"E - Google Maps Approximate finish time: 10:30 AM 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. RECOMENDED OFF-ROAD GEAR: Tire deflator & Tire pressure gauge Compressor (MANDATORY) Walkie-talkie radio (MANDATORY) Off-road flag (MANDATORY) Shovel, Tow Rope & 2 Shackles First-aid kit Fire extinguisher

Congratulations @AnasArif 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

Congratulations @Ali-M 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

@AnasArif Congratulations!!💐🎉🎉

Congratulations @Ali-M

@Anas Arif congrats

@Ali-M congrats

https://upvir.al/ref/653649accebf4M Here is the link to signup for the standby driver contest

When you upload videos to YouTube, you must specify that the video is not meant for Kids otherwise it is by default take up in the YouTube Kids. In YouTube Kids it switches off comments as well as background playback (even if you have YouTube Premium) and YouTube would not let the video be saved to viewers playlists as well plus subscribers to the channel don’t get any notifications (learn more). You Do Not want to upload videos in Kids Mode because One: They are not meant for Kids even. Two With kids' mode the exposure that you get on the video becomes restricted and you do not reach your intended audience - your videos are recommended to less than 13-year-olds. You can however edit the setting in YouTube Studio (https://studio.youtube.com/) to specify "No, it's not 'Made of Kids' (go to Profile>YouTube Studio>Content>Video in the Audience section) Example of YouTube Kids more video: 08 07 23 FB Plus_Faqa_fishtailing Bu Tais to Umm Al Oush (i am deliberately not embedding the videos) PS: I will change, if the current video is edited to remove it from Kids Mode.

Thank you @Tareq Al Turqfor updating me that you cannot make it make it for DCT. Team Asif is open again for 1 place.

Was a nice drive and great to meet everyone! Learning the Pajero TC trick was definitely a technical highlight, and I also discovered that attaching a suction cup to a Pajero roof makes concerning metal-flexing noises when you snag the top of the flag on trees. Looking forward to hitting some off-the-farm-track stuff with you guys in the future!

great experience with all of you , thanks Chaitanya and Simon . Looking for next newbie drive

@Martin M really all these drives only @Chaitanya D made us come up analyze the situation and ask solutions and do it so everyone understands what to do in these situations...it was really a great learning opportunity....every drive is a real good learning experience....

Thank you very much @Abhilash Kottakkal for your help🙏 Training cresting while having the best possible team around was an opportunity hard to resist Thank you @Chaitanya Dand @Simon D for amazing experience and choosing the best of Sweihan.

@Chaitanya D @Simon D thank you very much for showing us the dunes of sweihan... very nice dunes....it was a great drive and @Martin M I understand you did the crestings for us to understand the cresting situation and how to recover...thank you very much...and the team was amazing... last run was without refusals and very smooth which is the best way to end a drive...thank you all....

https://instagram.com/stories/sayawoush/3219303044487817794?igshid=YTUzYTFiZDMwYg== Today's video ( link in the story to full video)

Thanks @Ale Vallecchi for this amazing drive, I would call it actually a "raid".. 4 hours plus of moving time through great and varied terrain.. Haven't done such a technical terrain in a while. It was as usual a great pleasure to see the good friends and co-drivers.... Looking forward for next time, Have a great week all..

Dear Desert Nomads, @Emanuel @Issam Atra @Cole bertasso @Ishak and @Lalaji great way to finish off my drive weekend, although we had a few issues at the start, we overcame them with smiles and banter to get us all moving off in the right direction (towards the sand). Due to a later start than planned we had to adjust our route but still managed to tackle some nice technical dunes until turning up the heat on the mid to long range dunes which you all handled admirably. We did have some spectators during a couple of stucks but they did not offer to help lol although did shout encouragement through roars and grunts Special shout out to @Emanuel for an excellent second lead, you did an awesome job mate to keep everyone on a nice smooth track, thanks and appreciated. A big thankyou to @Lalaji for sweeping the convoy, you did an amazing job of keeping me informed every step of the way. I hope you all enjoyed the drive as much as I did and I hope that you all have a great rest of your weekend and look forward to seeing you all again very soon in the sand

Woohoo, S/L !!! Congrats @Davie Chase on passing 100 drives

Dear desert Wanderers, what a way to start the weekend, a beautiful sunrise greeted us after the first challenge of navigating the foggy weather on our way to Abu Dhabi. However, this did not dampen the spirits or enthusiasm of anyone in the entire convoy @DP1011 @Mohit Gurnani @Ranjan Das @Rk ram @Dodi Syahdar @Patrick van der Loo @Gertjan and @Looper . Without exception everyone greeted each other with a cheery smile and lighthearted banter. The drive itself moved off and we wasted no time in getting into a fantastic rhythm along the longer-range dunes before entering some tricky technical dunes worthy of an intermediate level drive. The sand to start with was a tad firmer than expected due to the damp foggy conditions. However, this soon changed as the current bun (sun) quickly dried the top damp layer turning it into powdery, soft, lush white sand as only Fayah has to offer. The Entire convoy handled this change with prowess befitting an Intermediate drive, with just a few refusals and a couple of stucks that were quickly and easily dealt with by the wonderful and super knowledgeable support team of @Looper, @Dodi Syahdar, @Ranjan Das and @DP1011. You guys one and all drove amazingly. My Second lead @DP1011 played a blinder, and I truly mean that, we had a couple of oh oh moments with an unexpected appearance of a nearly buried fence and a couple of surprise appearances of rock formations. all handled brilliantly by @DP1011 who was quick to react to my radio messages, well done mate and a pleasure to have you in S/L. @Dodi Syahdar and @Ranjan Das both had their part to play in a couple of tug of wars, we got to see the brand new not so shinny Bronco in action and it was a pleasure to watch, thank you both for your support today. Lastly @Looper who as usual Swept the convoy with professionalism and style, and with the occasional loop just to ensure he keeps the name alive and well. Having you in Sweep my friend meant I could relax at the front and enjoy the drive, thank you and appreciate the support it was outstanding. Drive Stats Thanks again to you all and have a great rest of your weekend.

🏁 TEAM ASIF 🏁 is complete @Mus_hus78 @Tareq Al Turq @Cole bertasso @Lalaji thank you all for joining this epic adventure. For a perfect preparation I will be posting drives with invitation and i request all of you to join.

Welcome to the Off-Road Hall of Fame, a place where we celebrate the fearless, daring, and ingenious legends of the off-road world. This is the home of the trendsetters who have pushed the limits of off-road driving, supporting, and inspiring all types of adventurers. Off-road driving is not just a hobby, it's a way of life. It requires a rare combination of skill, bravery, and respect for the great outdoors. From conquering the tallest dune to racing through the sands, and wadis to traversing long distances, off-roading comes in various forms that demand unique skills, patience and above all - great teamwork. Only a few have gone above and beyond, leaving their mark on the off-road universe, and inspiring others to follow in their footsteps. These heroes have not just driven off-road but have really defined the true meaning of off-road community while taking the sport to new heights. Whether you are an experienced off-roader or just starting, we invite you to join us as we explore the stories and legacies of the off-road greats who have earned their rightful place in the Off-Road Hall of Fame. This is a place where we take pride in their achievements and honor their spirit of adventure. So, fasten your seatbelts, hold tight, and let's embark on a journey of exhilaration, inspiration, and honor in the Off-Road Hall of Fame. Period: Jul - Sept 2023 Drive in the spotlight "Catch Me If You Can" series of drives on Fewbie Plus and IM Level Congrats @M.Seidamfor being our winner in the "Drive in the spotlight" category! You have managed, together with your convoy, to completely take in "Big Red" from all possible directions and design a thrilling drive experience! Member in the spotlight While most of us are staying inside during this scorching summer, some people decide to crawl underneath the car and work on them. This hands-on approach has won @Stumpy Paj our "Car Guru Of The Quarter" award !! From dropping sub-frames, to replacing radiators, and spare wheel cover delete work, with the help of @Bravoechohe has turned his Pajero into a real Offroad Beast ! Well done Nathan ! Stucks of the Quarter Usually quite mindful of the terrain and its surroundings, @Fredericmanaged to park his Patrol in front of a big bush, and on top of that was seen smiling and waving, while @Naveen Rajwas actually solving the problem for him . Another noteworthy stuck was @Gauravon the Razeen exploration. Thanks to the great teamwork of @Zed@Rajiv Sam@DP1011and @Stumpy Paj they were able to clear the sand enough to get the car out of this scary angle. Lead Champion Congratulations to @Looperfor leading a whopping 11 drives this quarter! Your passion for off-roading is immense! Support Champion Congratulations @DP1011 for having supported 15 drives this quarter! Climbing multiple dunes on foot even made you part of the HATT, or "High-Altitude-Trek-Team"! Hats off to you ! Message to all our champions: Your dedication is an admirable quality that is truly valued and appreciated. Your unwavering passion for off-roading has not gone unnoticed, and it is an inspiration to those around you today. We thank you and look forward to seeing the many great things you will achieve in the future.

Thanks all and congratulations to fellow winners of this Quarter😁 @M.Seidam @Stumpy Paj @Naveen Raj @Zed @Rajiv Sam @Looper, Including under the category Stucks of the Quarter ( @Frederic and @Gaurav, which help us learn more😁)!!

Congratulations @M.Seidam @Stumpy Paj @Naveen Raj @Zed @Rajiv Sam @DP1011 @Looper well deserved and look forward for more 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

You just won yourself a nomination for bartender of the quarter !

@Fredericjust for the record and to manage people’s expectations my role in helping @Stumpy Pajprimarily involved making sure he was hydrated in the summer heat, sometimes resorting to fluids of a amber colour 😁

Congratulations Lads! @M.Seidam @Stumpy Paj @Naveen Raj @Zed @Rajiv Sam @DP1011 @Looper Thank you @Frederic for another fantastic hall of fame!

Thanks, Fredy for keeping track and identifying real heroes. Congratulations @M.Seidam @Stumpy Paj @Naveen Raj @Zed @Rajiv Sam @DP1011 @Looper for all the creativity, teamwork and camaraderie.

Thanks @Looper..i have changed my video settings.. By opting "made for kids" i thought i was just declaring that it was "safe" for kids to watch..and thereby increasing the audience base 😀 and not restricting it. Because there is another option to restrict to 18 yrs or older, which i did not select........anyways... I see now, it was kind of counter intuitive!!