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Francois Germishuys

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    Extreme
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    off-roading/ motor sport.

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    Dubai
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    Ford F150 single cab 5.0 V8
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    HSE
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    keeping out of trouble....

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  1. @Kalahari thanks for your feedback on the issue. Yeah definitely later in the year, need a break and got some business to sort out. Take care.
  2. @Lorenzo Candelpergher Yeah i clearly didn’t catch that joke ? 😂 I hope that next time you will be able to make a better choice for the sweep as pointed out in your clarification that i’m not cut out for it as i’m of a lower rank and not capable enough to support your drives (funny though as I was sweep in your last extreme drive) and mostly only do sweep since I've started with Carnity…..not sure how my rank matters one day and the next it doesn’t, but it made it into your clarification in anyway, i dont see how it was relevant to the day’s events….. Just to add to the issue you have with my rank, I'm at Extreme rank and was promoted from previous rank by Carnity, i must have been seen as someone capable enough for the promotion, I did not request for it, I also chose to remain at this rank as i’m comfortable there, I’m not currently in a position where any upgraded rank will work for me as I don't want to take on any further commitments which I cant meet. So with that said I find your comment about my rank irrelevant and of bad taste as it does not all of a sudden make me a better driver/ sweep if i have a higher rank… but i guess pulling rank when trying to make a point helps to fluff up the story line…. I also got a funny feeling when reading your initial report that there is more to play here and not just the Sweep issue of the past weekend but a more fundamental issues you have with me and what I've contributed before and i was right, your clarification summed it up nicely, so I guess I can also point it out here, I have on many previous occasions voiced my opinion/ helpful criticism of other drives and some drivers to improve the whole driving experience here at Carnity and it was mostly well received, these observations was clear and straight to the point, no jokes or issue I had to clarify later, maybe something you should consider when writing your next trip report? I’m always open to comments and criticism and if I have to take one on the chin like a champ and learn from it, then so be it, it’s always welcomed, however I failed to see how your initial drive report reflected any useful information about me other than jokes? and a sensationalized observation which did not contain the actual summary of events which you felt needed such an elaborative clarification and comments from the involved drivers to support the initial report….. maybe this was the way your report should have been written in the first place not to create unnecessary confusion and “upsetting” some drivers… A learning curve for all it seems now. No hard feelings, i’m sure we will drive together again (with me somewhere in the middle). ✌🏼 Thanks for reading and seeing it from my point of view.
  3. @Shehab Alawadhi thanks mate, looks good. Hi @varunmehndirattano mate, got other plan for the summer, might return after will see…..
  4. @Lorenzo Candelpergher another frustrating drive it seems. I have a few comments on your report; Firstly with regards to you reporting that i ignored your instructions? It comes as a surprise as I did request over the radio to fix it quickly as its not a good idea to drive without it especially in the big dunes where we could possibly be crossing other convoys, it was fixed in 1 minute, but its up to you to interpret that as you wish. Secondly your comments on the sweep, the center forward (senior) and the car following him did not communicate that they got lost, neither did the car following them radio in that he cant see them as he was able to see the rest of the convoy in front of them as we all followed along, I was 5 cars behind them and as a result was in no position to see them or even try to find them in those big dunes, in addition no one said anything over the radio for me to act on, only when we all passed them hundreds of meters on did they radio in that they are lost, this was then i then ask where are they and i got out to look for them, this was told to you at the time but it seems like you ignored what was told to you and still are of the opinion that I was not able to carry out my responsibility for the drive, your frustration noted and as you were not at the back and did not see what was taking place I informed you of what was happening. Lastly I want to thanks everyone I’ve driven with over the past 1+ years while being part of the carnity team, i learned a lot from you guys, its been fun, this was my last drive with Carnity. I wish you all the best. Thanks and take care.
  5. @Lorenzo Candelpergher yes for sure it was a busy drive, i can recall getting my arms tangled few times trying to get my truck going in the direction it was supposed to go 😂 2nd time my tuck went to its limits on fuel ⛽️ ! Was a good drive by the whole team, i just have one comment, keeping a good distance is essential to avoid getting to close to the car in front if you need to suddenly slow down and then on the other hand dont give to much space to not being able to see what the driver in front of you are doing. I always like to keep an eye on the car in front of me to be able to judge my moves especially when it gets fast and bumpy. see you all next time. ✌🏼
  6. I think both @Lorenzo Candelpergher and @Luca Palanca Falsini drives are excellent, its always exciting to see them going over dunes etc and making me at the back think like lol good luck to the rest follow that ... 😜✌🏼It sure proved to be a challenge as ive seen in my last few extreme drives ! the extreme drive in Abu Dhabi was just great as well with @Emmanuel , no drama at all, all excellent drivers on that day, good fun, the way it should be!
  7. @Gauravand all the marshals ive driven with over the past almost 1 year now. Its been fun. See you all on the next extreme drive!! 🥳
  8. @Thomas Varghese as you found it necessary to attack me in you original response and due to subsequent response by the trip lead on the events of the day, I see no need to further entertain any discussion. I hope you understand. Thanks and have a good day.
  9. Hi all, so the issue with my car was normal wear and tear as they say, the front drive shaft bushes are starting to wear out and as a result caused light knocking noise/ feedback into the cabin, obviously the regular desert driving adds more strain on a vehicle than normal street driving and then occasional speed bump and sidewalk you drive over... they will replace them under warranty. It’s always a good idea to listen to your car when something isn’t as it normally is rather than keep on pushing just to save face.
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