Matt.T

@Islam Soliman my apologies, and disappointment, I have to drop out of this drive as plans for this weekend have had to change. Have a great drive desert dwellers!

Matt.

@Gaurav Soni what a great drive today, thoroughly enjoyed it. A great set of drivers with @simon doing a great job as 2nd lead and @Ashok chaturvediat centre forward supporting everyone plus a couple.of tugs and @Mario Cornejo bringing up the rear. 

The dunes were impressive.

If anyone has any footage of @Matt.T little Wrangler on the big climb welcome you whatsapping to +447412114186

Thanks

@Srikumar thanks for an exciting drive on Saturday night, was great fun and tested my reactions and skills. Shame about your breakdown and I hope it gets sorted pretty quickly and cheaply. Good spirit on the drive from everyone with no real dramas. @Waqas Parvez good effort as 2nd Lead and @Ranjan Das tidily mopping up at the back.

Easy tow out by @munkybizness finished off the night in fine style.

See you all in the sand next time guys.

Sorry runningate couldn't find a petrol station will be 15 mins

@Shaaz Sha thanks for the drive and for stepping in when @M.Seidam had to drop out of the lead (hope you are feeling better Doc?)

Was an interesting drive with some unusual events though were all dealt with professionally and in good humour as one team.

@Looper great work as sweep and well done @Ranjan Das as 2nd lead. 

I wont mention everyone as dont want to get in trouble for missing a Pajero or something! 🤣

Good effort everyone and see you all in the sand soon.

Ps @Shaaz Sha can you fit in an Abu Dhabi drive this Sunday before your vacation? 

@M.Seidam sorry to hear this and I hope it is a very mild experience. Take care and see you soon 

@Islam Soliman thank you for the drive on Sunday was good fun and even a bit of UAE heritage with the buried village thrown in for good measure.

Good support from 2nd lead  @munkybizness with @Ranjan Das sweeping up at the back. 

There were a few issues here and there but we're sorted fairly quickly not really affecting the drive.

See you all in the sand soon.

Waitlist as 2nd drive if I can be of assistance on drive 

@Kailas if not remove me from waitlist 

Not sure this date and day is correct?

@Shaaz Sha always a good drive when out exploring with you, it was a different area and had different challenges with some spectacular views. I thoroughly enjoyed myself having not been in the sand for a little while made it even better. Had a great convoy of drivers and quality support from @Pacific @Looper in CF and sweep with @Gaurav Soni there to add his experience.

Thanks all for a great morning.

@Hisham Masaad thank you again for organising the Friday morning drive which I know you did so I could get to take my daughter out for a drive while she was briefly in Dubai. Though getting a little motion sickness near the end she throughly enjoyed it.

As to the drive and convoy it was a pretty high level for a Fewbie + drive and you certainly took us on a roller coaster of a journey. I couldn't get the smile off my face! 

@Rob S great job as 2nd lead and of course @Thomas Varghese keeping my rear view mirror full and looking after the rear of the convoy. Great drives by all @Rsjiv Samuel @Gregory  @Joji varghese and @Davie Chase Davie if you send me your WhatsApp i will send you some gopro footage.

Looks fantastic and a great idea, family visiting so will have to miss this one. Hope they'll be more in the future 

@Islam Solimanwas great to drive with you again, and good to go on a IM Drive. The route was certainly a challenging one and full o . However good work from @JeromeFJ at sweep and @Humayun Ghias as 2nd lead plus a great remaining convoy there were fee problems and good teamwork to deal with the few we did have.

@Pacific @Looper @Amir Amiri@Ranjan Das @Ashok chaturvedi so altogether most enjoyable. See you all in the sand again soon cheers

5 hours ago, M.Seidam said:

 Can’t wait my self 😊

Sorry I couldn't join as on shift Sunday 😡

10 hours ago, M.Seidam said:

Dear @Matt.T if you don’t mind I am removing you from the RSVP 

Of course 

@M.Seidam my apologies looks like I will have to drop out of the drive. I should have flown back from the UK on Monday but got a positive PCR test so couldn't fly!

No symptoms but it seems once you have had Covid as I did at Christmas any tests after that are something of a lottery!! Can't guarantee I'll be back in time for Sunday morning.

Have a great drive .

S@Hisham Masaad thanks for today's drive was great fun, challenging and well paced. Though we have driven together many times it was the first time we have been out with you as the lead and it disappoint, excellent fun, good calm  support from @Russ and @Ranjan Das and a competent convey made for a good afternoon out.

@Shaaz Sha another great drive with you today. The first half was full on and certainly sharpened the mind and muscles but the convoy wasn't  phased. The 2nd half was a little less manic but we didn't slow down and the few stops and/breaks were well timed. We had only a couple of refusals all day, 1 pull and one small digging incident. The pop out near the end was a bit random but quickly dealt with. 

Good 2nd lead from @Ranjan Das and sweep from @Alexander Alcala. Thanks for the photos @Thomas Varghese and @Charbel.

See you all in the sand 

30 minutes ago, Gok Krish said:

Dear Shaaz, I want to drop out as a precaution as I have been in proximity to two of my office colleagues who have tested positive. Gone for the tests myself waiting on results. Do not want to be a spreader just in case. Safe drive everyone. Keep distance as this is very spready spready ...

Hooe you get a negative Gok

On 12/23/2021 at 1:20 PM, Matt.T said:

Great plan Fred, sadly Will miss as flying home for Christmas and NY.

Enjoy all.

Turned out a positive covid test Christmas Eve means 10 days isolation and no going home or out!!!! DOH!!!

Great plan Fred, sadly Will miss as flying home for Christmas and NY.

Enjoy all.

@Thomas Varghese some outstanding photos of my Jeep thanks.

@Shaaz Sha another great drive today, different from your normal high octane drives with far more technical areas and challenges. Well done @Zixuan Huang - CharlieCharlie as 2nd lead and a solid support from @Thomas Varghese

Had a few refusals and some stucks in the soft sand but all were dealt with fairly easily and a pleasant morning had by all. 

A slight drama at re inflate with @Shaaz Shasmoking up his compressor cabling almost setting light to the wiring loom. I hope it's easily fixed Shaaz and no other damage caused.

@Shaaz Sha thanks for this mornings drive, it was good fun with plenty of variety and challenges for all. Great attitude from the whole convey and most enjoyable. Thanks hopefully see you again soon.

@Ale Vallecchi I will have to drop off the waitlist I seem to have muddled my dates!! Catch you next time.