Ashok chaturvedi

@Luca Palanca FalsiniHave you sir released the wait list 

Congrats Soni dear...

Keep it up

Please wait list first drive

@Wrangeld

This Ashok can I join the drive tomorrow.. there are only 5 as per list.  thank you

@Ale Vallecchijust taking a chance.. 1 drive please WL thank you. 

Dear @Islam Soliman I may need to excuse myself.. Ashok

1 hour ago, samamara said:

I'm glad you like it 😍 it's one of my favourites. Don't worry...we'll all work together to get the best shots we can as a team ❤️!

It is now my favorite too.. Bless you. 

31 minutes ago, Frederic said:

This is @samamara her shot !

@samamara @Fredericdear do u accept startup students like me? this foto of yours is out of this world. 

@Frederic what  an amazing shot... I am sure you must a won an award.. thanks and look forward to the 'shoot'

@Frederic I have came have come once before and carry my EOS 5D  Mark IV cannon with several lens but lost my wide angle and cant affoard to replace it. Have 3 other lens 24-70 mm, 16-35 mm and zoom 70-200 mm. 

Just now, Ashok chaturvedi said:

@Frederic I have  come once before and carry my EOS 5D  Mark IV cannon with several lens but lost my wide angle and cant affoard to replace it. Have 3 other lens 24-70 mm, 16-35 mm and zoom 70-200 mm. 

 Hilarous moment.. when someone requestsd to be allowed to use the 'Mens room' deep in the desert and response came... if he finds one to let others know.. also make sure to flush after. 😁😉

@Lorenzo Candelpergher an accurate piece of writing as if u had a drone on top of the convoy recording every bit. thank you. There were occasional stucks which are expected in such drives actually it may consume time but also enhance experience and improve skills of driver those stuck, recovery participants and even those watching it. Non incidental drives can become pleasantly boring..😅. I was a bit dissapointed to see that fossil rock is going to be closed and was been totally fenced but if they have found some ancient history buried than it will be worth it for coming tourist and generations. I alwasy felt some sections specially east side of the rock looked like some sort of man made structures protruding from the sand.  I am also dismayed to see trash that people dump in the beautiful desert... like we divers (scuba) do form groups to collect under water trash from the shores of Dubai perhaps one day all the hundred of drivers including other club put togather can be persuaded to have a desert clean up day. Returning to morning drive@M.Seidam I enjoyed driving behind u, yes at one spot the it got tricky coming out for u it was just a matter of few more minutes and you would have climbed out. I agree with our trip lead 100% that drivers in the back should short cut/ re route without announcing on radio. Everyone did their best appreciate their enthusiam. 

With some saddness, I wish to announce that soon I shall be leaving the Carnity club and resume my real passion of Boat sailing and Scuba Diving. I will not abandon the dunes but will come on drives occasionaly.. surely the free one 😉. Thank you@Carnity

On 8/1/2021 at 7:04 PM, Ashok chaturvedi said:

@Wrangeldplease sir Richard wait list me 2nd drive. Ashok

please remove me wait listed from this drive. 

@Wrangeldplease sir Richard wait list me 2nd drive. Ashok

The debate for Pajero from Gears to Intermediate is intersting. The only thing to add is from own expereince.. Pajero are Pajero cant replace Jeeps, FJ and other monsters. I tried everything even spend nearly Aed 20K on modification of Pajero 3.8 but finally decided to buy FJ. These cars Pajero I mean are good upto a point but have a limits. Yes one can with correct skills with courage can succeed on some drives the level of intermediate but then 'NOVA'. Old cars perish in the harshness of such drives.. unless one mates with a garage and has plenty of cash to spend and ability to hide from the spouse.. stop it. Also leads decide the level based on the day of drive. Once I saw our dear @Lorenzo Candelpergher and his dare devil group fly past 'Extreme' on a total dune crest when some in our convoy were shoveling or tugging way down on near flat sands.. i.e. F+ level. So the point is dont overdo.. recognise the limitation of your car first and your skills second. God Bless 

10 minutes ago, Abu Muhammad said:

Very nice video @IlyaThank you for sharing. 

Genuinely nice videk wonder how u attached the camera as If it was a drone.

1 hour ago, Gaurav said:

Very valid point expressed.

These uncertainties, challenges, failure, accomplishment make off-roading exciting than 4 hour long drive with cruise control on the highway.

4 minutes ago, varunmehndiratta said:

Sorry @Ashok chaturvedi had taken permission from wife and the maid, however baby was just in too naughty a mood yesterday for  both of them to handle. 🙂So had to step out at last min. 

5 minutes ago, varunmehndiratta said:

Sorry @Ashok chaturvedi had taken permission from wife and the maid, however baby was just in too naughty a mood yesterday for  both of them to handle. 🙂So had to step out at last min. 

@varunmehndiratta no sweat dear... 

@Ale Vallecchi yet another experience to drive under your command. The visibility conditions were not the best as the colour of sand terrain and the horizon was near same. I am visiting my optician to find out if there are some tinted sun shades for my glasses.I believe a red tint helps to distinguish the sand. Some crosses of crest with incline and coming out were difficult to make out. The whole drive was near incidence free except for a couple of tugs and spades maybe not more than few minutes each. Loved watching the gazelle and camel herds, though holding 4th position.. the first 3 cars are lucky and  scare them away but still could see their tails disappearing.The sand was still blowing hard and had to deep shower for another afternoon drive. Appreciate everyone's contribution.. seems all are good and safe drivers. @Kalahari CF and @Shehab Alawadhisweep did full justice to their position. Look forward guys next week.

@Lorenzo CandelpergherDear sir.. I hope, I did not miss the opportunity here. There were 2 drivers who dropped out. 

Anyway hope everyone had a great drive. 

Please add me 2nd drive wait list

15 minutes ago, Ale Vallecchi said:

Dear Desertnauts.

Considering the drop-outs, based on the priority assigned to members looking for their first drive, at the moment I would like to sign up @Ashok chaturvedi and @Shehab Alawadhi, if they both confirm (please acknowledge).

There still are @Kalahari and @Ranjan Das in the WL. I'll get back to you by this evening. 

Thanks to all.

Please add me to the drive and thank you so much was wondering what to do on Friday.... 

@Humayun Ghias first sorry to hear about the bumper and hope it gets fixed without too much chance. I assume getting myself on the drive being 1 W/L with the no drives.

Just now, Ashok chaturvedi said:

@Humayun Ghias first sorry to hear about the bumper and hope it gets fixed without too much chance. I assume getting myself on the drive being 1 W/L with the no drives.

Sorry wanted to mention too much cost.. 😅

Please wait list 1 drive 

It is @Ale Vallecchi always a pleasure and an honour to be in your convoy  equally the learning experience we get. I am looking forward to your upcoming drive postings. 

35 minutes ago, Gaurav said:

Almost all sat nav maps - Gaia, Google maps, ESRI, motionX update frequency range from 6 months to 2 years.

These recent changes must be done with confusing wind patterns, climate change, or cloud seeding (maybe). In the pocket where I was stuck, as soon I climbed that ridge, I saw the opposite side ridge (180 degrees) collapsed like water - I have never seen that before. It means these dips and craters were recently formed, like a day or two old.

I have never seen so many craters on top of big red in the last 15 years of my off-roading. Usually Big red mostly have one or two smooth bumps or stairs on top where we slow down and gas up again to climb.

Could not agree more. Waiting for the day..not too far in future  when we see live Sat pictures. A technology does exit where we can fly an advance drone but cumbersome and hard to get it work and the hassels with the authorities. Also may kill the fun of drives. Finally salute your patience and skills. Loved the way you recovered Kashif jeep.. sadly I could not watch the last part must have been tough.