M.Seidam

Drive Plan Hello and welcome to a new series of a different kind of night drives where our intention is to drive in more or less in a "stright line" from north to south direction. In this first episode the plan is cross three major grids in the deep darkness. the first grid from Khatam to mountain Feya. the second across sweidan till second december cafe and the third across pink rock all the way south to big red where we exit. expect all sort of unseen obstacles ( Black ) confronting us and the game is to overcome it with tight negotiation to maintain the straight line "not widely broken" and here comes the challenge which entails tremendous skill, effort with vegillence and discipline ( Furious ). obviously "the straight line rule" doesnt apply on tarmac crossing and off course in case of emergency exits. Please make sure to check your Vehicle readiness and gear properly from now. till then wish you pleasent week and stay tuned ! 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: IM and above (all levels) Meeting time: 20:00 Friday (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/bTygPuk8fW7VD4ex8 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, face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 00:30 Saturday P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: Limited to 10 cars maximum. RSVP will close one day before the event 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 will be returned back - without ANY EXCEPTIONS. Members without RSVP will be returned back - without ANY EXCEPTIONS. Members that do not confirm the terms of the COVID requirements will be removed from the RSVP list. 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

Totally agree

Please listen to @Davie Chase how guiding the FJC getting out of his sideway stuck . Brilliant

Drive Report Highlights : 1. After the sudden heavy rain and hail in the afternoon I expected to face ponds at the side of the road and to drive on soaked sand . However that was not the case at all and to the contrary it seems that the heat evaporated every drop. 2. The meeting : by 8:45 pm every one was ready for the “reverse drive “ looking forward to break though the darkness safely. 3. The route : west to big red we headed straight north east and it didn’t take us long to realise the consistency of the sand soft like how we wanted it to be. Turning south now to ascend gradually climbing big red from its northern side and negotiating its nasty bowls at top descending its south side and back north and east in multiple loops.once on the eastern flat side we entered the “ dark side of the moon “ to drive technical and super technical far east and then back toward the midway between the 🐊rock and big red to attack the slip faces now in in and out bowling with switching in pretty fast pace till we we reached pink rock climbing it from behind ( not the usual way we do ) . From there descending the ramp that we always used to ascend it . Once down we boosted the drive continuously till back to big red for a final attack before the exit. 4. No ropes , no shovels . Just couple refusals which was self recovered amazingly . 5. The convoy : super amazing adhering to the rules of desert night drives and always safe. 6. The Drivers : Honestly I have to say every one did more than great and many times the radio was silent as every one was in max focus especially in the super fast boosts . Big thanks to @Joji varghese as the perfect second lead . Same goes to @Benjamin for his coordination and excellent clear communication as always . Also lot of thanks for @Rajiv Sam the “ lone wolf “ at the back keeping a vigilant eye on the pack . Also It was great pleasure driving with @Senthil Kumar and @Sunil Mathew who joined us at the last moment. I enjoyed this drive and it was one of my best night drives so far . Thank you all again and wish you pleasant week ahead Cheers Seidam

No worries my friend

update Dear friends @Joji varghese@Krishna R@Benjamin@Senthil Kumar@Sunil Mathewand @Rajiv Sam This is to inform you that the Drive remains with the following notes : 1. meeting time extended to 8:30 pm instead of 8:00pm so every one can reach at ease without rush. Drive safe on tarmac and mind the accumulation of water to the sides of the road . 2. we will take the drive easy at the beginning to feel the ground . 3. At any moment if felt not safe will abort and exit . 4. finish time remains same see you by 8:30 pm all

Dear friends @Joji varghese@Krishna R@Benjamin@Senthil Kumar@Sunil Mathewand @Rajiv Sam Please wait and be stand by till 7 pm sharp before you leave home to the meeting point . Will decide by 7pm wether we proceed or cancel the drive tonight due to the current climate condition . Which I believe it passed . at 7 pm sharp will tag every one and confirm please acknowledge my emoji to this msg so I know that every one got the msg 🙏

@Sunil Mathew will add you you are in @AlexM take care bro no worries