Pieter Pot

Thanks for added me to the drive, unfortunately I need to work and cannot make it now.

Have a great drive everyone.

Congrats @MarkB. Enjoy!

2 hours ago, Davie Chase said:

@Zulfikhar Naiyar @Julian Patterson @Mohit Gurnani @Pieter Pot @Alphin Aloor @Dodi Syahdar and @Mark B we will be using Chennel 4 (446.081), Meeting at  and the convoy order will be as below, looking forward to seeing you all in the morning for a meander through the dunes

Hi Davie, unfortunately I cannot make the drive. Apologies for the last minute change. Have a good drive everyone.

20 hours ago, Ale Vallecchi said:

Hi @Jessica Lambert, I guess I am more focused on my next drive, rather than my past ones. Surely, having come so far, a special thanks is in order, to @Gaurav, @Srikumar and @Fred, for creating and maintaining an "environment" where driving so much, so often, and so passionately is possible. And thanks to all those innumerous ones who join every drive I post ( @DP1011 thanks for your message: you are one of the most loyal fellow drivers). 

Speaking of the "next" drive, the one we just completed was truly one I was looking forward to, not so much for the 200th drive landmark (which I had forgotten), but because of the challenge I wanted to give myself, with a long-range drive, both in length and altitude. In fact, I had attempted many other times to go from Tawi Nazwa to Bezhad Ranch (that is well past Al Madam), and always failed but once. That one time, we managed to climb 1,118 meters, covering 68 Km. This time we enjoyed a superb drive, going for 88 Km. and climbing 2,046 meters, in 3:13 hours of driving time (4:14 hours total), at 27 Km/h moving average speed (21 Km/h total). Considering that most of the stoppage time was used to change Jessica's slashed tire, we had a great, almost seamless run, through Pink Rock, Big Red, Badayer's "sunsetters" dunes, Iftar and Super Bowl, all the way to the planned exit, until the last minutes of daylight.

So, thank to @Jessica Lambert and @Pieter Pot for allowing me to have so much fun, and, yes, to celebrate the 200th drive with excitement and joy.

See you soon out there.

Thank you @Ale Vallecchi, glad we got to drive such and awesome drive with you and well done on your achievement! Good drive @Jessica Lambert!

1 hour ago, Ale Vallecchi said:

Hello @Pieter Pot and @Jessica Lambert.

Will see you at 3 at the published meeting point. 

I guess the convoy order will not be an issue this time 😅.

See you later. 

Great see you shortly!

5 hours ago, Pieter Pot said:

Thanks see you in the morning

Hi guys, sorry not going to make it, no sleep … kids sick… have a good drive!

7 hours ago, Looper said:

@DP1011, yes I noticed it yesterday when @Varun Mehndiratta joined the drive. 

 

@Pieter Pot & @Senthil Kumar I have added you guys to the drive. Pleaes confirm your availability. I will be posting the drive convoy list in a while.

Thanks see you in the morning

Congrats @Benjamin

2 hours ago, Gaurav said:

Congratulations @Pieter Pot for reaching the Fewbie Plus 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 PLUS

Drives Attended (Indicative)	Minimum 10 Fewbie drives are required within last 6 months for Fewbie Plus promotion.
What you'll learn	Advance dune and sand reading Advance recovery techniques Rocking and crawling to make path Learn to flatten/compact soft sand patch Self recovery from crest Advance side sloping and long hill climb Advance ridge riding and criss crossing Advance control over technical dunes Slightly faster pace desert driving FULLY control and avoid fishtailing Never fight or challenge gravity
Skills required	Enthusiastic and positive attitude Willingness to learn and help others Extremely attentive and focused while driving
Car Worthiness	Any 4x4 vehicle with low range gearing Suitable approach and departure angle Bash plate and skid plate protected
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, Fewbie and Fewbie Plus drives
Forum participation	Active participation on the forum Share drive experience + feedback Share drive pictures in the gallery Post trip report after the drive

Thanks Gaurav 

8 hours ago, Davie Chase said:

Good Morning and Eid Mubarak to all, due to the high demand for this drive on Sunday we would like that @Xavi Moyano @FERNANDO SYRIO @Emanuel @Imteeaz @Patrick @Imran Kashif @Jessica Lambert @Jad Moussalli @DanielN and @Pascal please confirm your attendance, also that you please withdraw your RSVP if you are unable to join us, this will enable your spot to be taken by others in the waitlist.

Also the waitlisted members @Misha Puskar @PETELCZYC PAJERO - luke @Paolo Pellegrini @Pieter Pot @munkybizness @Zed and @Bashar Beasha please confirm you are still available if slots become available and if not please also withdraw your RSVP. 

This will enable myself and @Vanessa8580 firm up the attendees and complete the convoy order.

As always thank you in advance and we look forward to seeing you very soon for more Carnity adventures.

Confirmed 

Thanks Gaurav will join this drive

Sorry @Varun Mehndiratta, just woke up not feeling good, not going to make the drive

@Jessica Lambert

@Julian Patterson@Zed @Beide Worku  @Ahmad Nerat

if either want to / can join

9 hours ago, Ale Vallecchi said:

Just checking: @DanielN and @Pieter Potgieter have you dropped off from the drive? Thanks for informing.

 

Hi Ale, unfortunately yes I have had too leave the drive. Until next time. Drive safe

14 hours ago, Frederic said:

Hi @Pieter Potgieter I noticed you have signed up, but are not yet on Fewbie Plus level. If you have completed 10 Fewbie level drives you can request your promotion here:

promotion request

Ok thanks just submitted the request… hopefully it is approved in time to join the drive…

Hi Hisham, I cancelled my attendance yesterday strange that it had not updated as when I left the calendar was updated. Sorry if there was a delay in your start.

15 hours ago, Federico Galbieri said:

How many of us got flashed from the speed camera on the way back because we didn’t know we were in Abu Dhabi?? 

Unfortunately 2 fines for me 😳🙈

1 hour ago, Sam K said:

Hi @varunmehndiratta, yes and thank you. Looking forward for the drive. 

1 hour ago, varunmehndiratta said:

Dear @Sam K @Daniel Rodas @Pieter Potgieter - hope you received the message that you are added to the drive. We had some slots that opened and i extended the drive to 11 to accomodate all. 

Looking forward to see you on sunday. 

Cheers

Thanks @varunmehndiratta see you on Sunday

Confirming my attendance 

21 minutes ago, Lorenzo Candelpergher said:

Dear @Pacific, if you haven't secured any drive, then you are only waitlisted for 2 drives, this and another one, probably. In this case you have priority, and I have amended the P.S. in the post above to reflect it.

At the moment, since @Br. San dropped out, @Kolin has been admitted to the drive. If he confirms his attendance, you will need to hope/wait for the next dropout. 

@Kolin, do you confirm your attendance since you have been moved from Waitlist to Attendee List? If not, @Pacific will take your place. 

2 hours ago, Lorenzo Candelpergher said:

Dear @Pacific, if you haven't secured any drive, then you are only waitlisted for 2 drives, this and another one, probably. In this case you have priority, and I have amended the P.S. in the post above to reflect it.

At the moment, since @Br. San dropped out, @Kolin has been admitted to the drive. If he confirms his attendance, you will need to hope/wait for the next dropout. 

@Kolin, do you confirm your attendance since you have been moved from Waitlist to Attendee List? If not, @Pacific will take your place. 

 

FYI, this would be my first for the weekend as well

7 hours ago, Ale Vallecchi said:

Hello @khurram.k. Even though I hadn't heard from you anymore, I will sign you IN for this drive. Thanks and see you tomorrow.

Hi @Pieter Potgieter. I will ADD you in the drive anyways. No worries. See you tomorrow. Thanks

Thanks Ale, unfortunately my son has fallen I’ll and I think I’m following suite… sorry I’m going to miss the drive 

18 hours ago, Ale Vallecchi said:

Based on the latest news, the new waiting list is the following:

@khurram.k is #1 

@Rouaj IS #2

@Ankit Jain #3, and

@Pieter Potgieter is #4.

Please confirm if you wish to join the drive, and I will sign you up, based on the response of each.

Thanks

I Ale, I gather there is still no space?

Pls add me to the waiting list

Please add me to the waiting list

Pls add me to the waiting list

@Islam Solimanyou can remove me from the waiting list please.