Tom B

Hi @M.Seidam, there has been dense fog the last two days, not starting to clear until 7 am ish. If it continues, should we consider a slightly later start time? Only last time I went to Sweihan a few weeks back with Srikumar, we had to sit and wait until 8:15 am before we could start driving. 

19 minutes ago, Tom B said:

@JeromeFJ on route but had two punctures. Repairing. May be 5-10 mins late. Sorry 

 

Having to abort @JeromeFJ. One of punctures is not sealing. Too big a split. Won’t be able to make it. Have fun! 

@JeromeFJ on route but had two punctures. Repairing. May be 5-10 mins late. Sorry 

Thank you @varunmehndiratta for a cracking drive yesterday. It was a good pace, helped by the fact we were a small convoy. And most of all, thank you for giving me the opportunity to be 2L. I don't get given that opportunity very often given I'm driving an LC! It was lot a fun and enjoyed watching how you chose the route.

To everyone else, was good to catch up and well driven to all. @Mario Cornejo last pop-out also provided a great learning experience for how to fix a pop out in a very awkward position.

@Imteeaz RTA also rejected my exhaust yesterday! 

2 hours ago, varunmehndiratta said:

Hi Sand Sailors

Looks like we have all super power vehicles and turbo charged drivers. Taking advantage of short convoy we will keep a rolling convoy order, changing positions regularly to provide all with experience of being at diff positions. In any case we will start off with order as below 

1. Varun in Grey Wrangler

2. @Senthil Kumar in Red Wrangler

3.  @Imteeaz in Super Safari

4. @Mario Cornejo in Super Safari

5. @MMansoor in Patrol

6. @Tom B in LC
 We will be using Radio Channel 3.

Looking forward to see you all tomo. Be on time. Please come fully rested with tanks full and all gears set and tested. 

Cheers 

Looking forward to it @varunmehndiratta. Nice small convoy! 

Congrats @Jonny90. Great result. I am sure you will enjoy the new level!

Brilliant drive this morning @Srikumar. The last hour and half was absolutely superb.  The regular radio messages shouting "floor it" "floor it" gives an indication of how much we were pushing. I really enjoy this area and it well worth the drive.

@Frederic great job as 2L. As @Vaibhav says, having you as 2L no doubt gave @Srikumar that added confidence to push the convoy. 

@Looper great support at the back.

And to everyone else, well driven! No doubt see you all soon.

Congrats @M.Seidam. 👏! 

4 minutes ago, ASAD. said:

for those coming from Dubai, any suggestions of where fill up before the meeting point, pls do post here. I can only locate pumps that are 50-60 Km from the meeting point and all require some diversion from the route. 

there's an ADNOC filling station at Sweihan, on the E20. I used that one. 

ADNOC Service Station | Sweihan (960)
800 300
https://maps.app.goo.gl/csKH7XyordLDEW7YA?g_st=ic

7 minutes ago, Simon Dawood said:

@Tom B that was such an amazing intense drive.... I am wondering how is it gonna be at intermediate level this time 😅.

 

It's going to be epic for sure. Hope to see you there @Simon Dawood

I remember the FB+ drive @Srikumar. We were there with @Simon Dawood,  @Warren Flay and @Gregoryto name but a few. It was amazing, especially old lady dune! 🤞 I will make the cut at 7 pm!! 

Congratulation @Hisham Masaad. Thoroughly deserved. Whatever the level, your drives are always fun filled.

Really enjoyable drive this morning @Hisham Masaad. It’s never easy maintaining rhythm when there is such a large convoy, but we had a real bursts of intense fast pace driving. 
Appreciate also extending the drive by an hour to let us tackle super bowl. 
 

@Amir Amirihope the tank is ok. 

15 minutes ago, Hisham Masaad said:

Dear @Mario Cornejo @Tom B @Rob S @Waqas Parvez @Alexanderrr @Amir Amiri @DP1011 , Deepak wrangler @ASAD. @Fabien Monleau @Mohamad Anwer @Ashok chaturvedi @JamesThorn @Chris Wing

Are you still joining, or other plans came up?

I’m in! 

Well done @Sam K. Great result. I am sure you will enjoy the new level!

Thanks for this morning's drive @M.Seidam. The last part of the drive was particularly fun as we ventured into Little Sweihan.

Thanks for this afternoon’s drive @Anish S. It was a lot of fun. 

Great set of drivers. It's going to fun! See you all shortly.

Well done @Karthik Raptor. Great result. You will undoubtedly enjoy the new level! 

@GauravSoni thanks for the feedback.

I really enjoyed this drive. Especially the last section as we converged towards the knifes edge.  Everyone drove superbly.

@Simon Dawood well done as 2L. You made it look easy, but we all know it is not.

And thanks to @Hisham Masaad and @Zixuan Huang - Charlie for performing CF and sweep duties so well. 

See you all soon. 

10 minutes ago, Felix Obst said:

@Tom B looking forward to you! Cograts on your IM Status!!!

Thanks buddy. See you shortly.

Thanks @Ale Vallecchi for yesterday’s drive. Was great to get back out in the desert after a month off. Everyone drove superbly, with minimal amount of refusals and no stucks. 
 

Thanks also to @Ashok chaturvedifor providing great support in the middle and @Gertjan for doing a great job at 2L. 

3 minutes ago, GauravSoni said:

Thanks @Tom B for pointing out! The drive is Morning time…. 5.15 AM.

 

No worries. Would have liked to join, but unfortunately can’t make the morning slot. Hope you all have a good one. 

….looks like it is morning now…

Is this a morning or afternoon drive?