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Thanks @Zubail appreciate the kind words

Thanks @Islam Soliman appreciate your early guidance and inspiration,, I was a newbie on your Marshall promotion drive with Fred, and remember the announcement in the car park at Qudra exit, and remember thinking I wonder if I can ever get to that level, and from then on I tried to join as many of your drives as possible so I could learn from one of the best at Carnity. I have now managed to get there, with a lot of learnings, and a few panic attacks along the way, especially when you suddenly realize that you are the guy, there is no one with you to ask what would you do in this situation. It is in these situations that you then have to say to your self what would Islam , Fred, Guarav, Doc and the rest of the leads do here, and it all comes flooding back. so a big thank you for being that inspiration of the last 3 years. and all the best on your new adventures back in Egypt you will be missed by Carnity and everyone else in UAE Thanks @Imran Asghar always a pleasure to have you on one of my drives mate, and now I know you can cook lamb chops, you will be asked to join more often especially the twilight ones:) as long as you bring the Bar-B-Q Thanks @Mahmoud Taha appreciated

Thanks @frederic demolder appreciated my friend

Thanks @Ranjan Das appreciated Thanks @Emanuel appreciated and look forward to having you in support

Thanks @Frederic cannot express in words the gratitude for that first master class 3+years ago that really got me the bug and started me on the path to go from Master class to Newbie and very humbled in the sand to a confidence that I now have to lead and mentor others. could not have gotten here without yours and all the other crew, marshals, leads and support teams. I am really looking forward to the challenges ahead and more importantly continuing the journey with team Carnity. thanks again and for the mentorship, support and patience thus far moreover, into the future as I continue to grow.

Thanks @rroker I hope this weekends drive is as good as your first one no pressure for me lol

Thanks @M.Seidam appreciate the kind words and all of the encourage and help on this journey, you sir were one of my inspirational leaders and always loved your drives it is a privilege to join the ranks of the Carnity marshals and stand along side those who inspire us all in this sport, thank you and appreciate all of you valuable lessons and your patience. Thanks @Looper appreciate the support and sharing this journey with you.

Thanks junior AKA @Benje_Junior looking forward to supporting you as you travel a similar path and grow with the club Thanks @ChrisW great to have you on the journey Thanks @Jose Luis Campos appreciated Thanks @RiadJL appreciated Thank you Mr Essam appreciated Thanks @Mark B appreciated and as with the rest of the support team could not have done it without you guys look forward to support you as you grow in the sport Thanks @Aser

Thanks @DP1011 much appreciated my friend Thanks @Luke K P always a pleasure to have you following mate

Congratulations @Jose Luis Campos enjoy the new level and learnings 😀

DRIVE DESCRIPTION Welcome to Carnity Off road Club Fewbie drive. We request every member that joins this drive to go through the below information and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquettes and responsibilities. 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: Fewbie and above When: 23 November 2024, Saturday Meeting time: 07:00 - Sharp (Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/NjBkdRiyDXGMhMHR9 Approximate finish time: 11:00 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, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Mandatory off-road gears: Fewbie and above, Tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, compressor, walkie-talkie radio, off-road flag, shovel, first-aid kit, fire extinguisher, Intermediate and above, Tow Rope and 2 soft Shackles. Note: Please ensure that all of your off-road gear is securely tied down with ratchet straps in the rear compartment of the vehicle. Bungy type tie downs are not suitable for tying down off-road gear. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday - 12 PM. Please withdraw your RSVP, if you find you are unable to join, so your spot can be taken by others in the waitlist. If the RSVP is full, you can add your name to the waitlist, if an RSVP attendee removes themselves, you will be moved from the waitlist to the RSVP list as an attendee. A convoy list will be sent out the day prior to the drive. Latecomers will be returned back - Without any exceptions. Members without RSVP will be returned back - Without any exceptions. Repeated no-show members after RSVP will have their account suspended for a month. PLEASE RSVP ON BELOW CALENDAR

Dear desert wanders, @Jose Luis Campos, @frederic demolder, @Steve Farmer, @Vijaya Kumar Doppa, @saumik1989, @Ishak, @Frans M, @Ozgu, @nickJp, @Yurybel, @Benje_Junior, @Dodi Syahdar and @Mehmet Volga Firstly thanks for all showing up on time this morning, for those that made it through the roundabout to the parallel track well done, we could not follow as by the time everyone was at the roundabout the first cyclists were already upon us so we had to wait patiently for them to pass. Patients as we know is one of the most important traits of an off-road enthusiast, however, our patience is not normally tested so early in the morning and not even before we entered the sand. however it allowed time for getting to know the newer members of Carnity and those that had passengers with them. Therefore, the drive start was delayed but we still managed to get a good 4 hours in so all is well that ends well. You guys drove extremely well throughout the challenging terrain that Al fayah provides us. to only have one stuck and a handful of refusals is tantamount to the driving skills shown by you all. I really hope you all had the opportunity to learn a little more about your cars capabilities and your own driving abilities which will only improve with patience and practice. We as leads and support teams are learning every time we go out into the desert as this is a continuous learning loop. A special thank you to the team that came out to join the drive and support us in our effort to get around the desert safely. My Second Lead @Ishak, great job with the distance behind me allowing you enough time to react and change direct or hold as I asked you to, you did not miss a beat today so well done and thank you. My Two Center Forwards, @Dodi Syahdar and @Benje_Junior thank you both for your support it is great to see you guys growing in confidence and knowledge, leaving me to do little but listen to music and try to navigate the dunes ahead, amazing support from you both thanks and see you soon on one of my drives. Our sweep for the day was @Mehmet Volga who did a fantastic job sweeping the rear of the convoy and keeping me informed every step of the way, great job my friend keeping us all in line, together and safe. Thanks and appreciated. Some stats below and a little relive video to watch, Pics are in the gallery. https://www.relive.cc/view/vDqgx48wPGv