Andrew McCarthy

Many thanks @JeromeFJ for a very technical and very enjoyable (if slightly early) Saturday morning. I very much enjoyed the second lead position, so pleased not to have screwed it up too badly. Big thanks to @Beide Worku not only for the excellent sweeping but also the duct tape proficiency which kept my flag in place for the whole drive. A lot of fun, and with great spirit in the group. A few pics to be posted.

@Kailas many thanks for my first night drive. It was different, beautiful, a lot of fun, and occasionally slightly terrifying. I loved the fast pace. Great job @Gaurav Soni for the lead on part II even if it did last rather longer than the advertised '30-40 minutes'. Thanks also to @Rajiv Sam for putting down some good fresh tracks when the sand was carved up towards the back of the convoy in part I and @Looper for leading me around in part II. Finally to everybody for looking out for each other on the recoveries and to all who helped the impressively quick repair of my pop-out. Onwards!

That was a lovely drive - one of my favourites so far. I hadn’t realised there were such dunes in Dubai. Many thanks to @Chaitanya D for organising. Great stuff from @varunmehndirattaas the alternate lead - really good lines, excellent communication, and the right pace to keep it enjoyable while keeping the convoy together. I look forward to driving with you again. Particular admiration also for @Jessica Lambert for miraculous powers of seemingly effortless recovery, self-deprecation and carrying a spare radio. Have a good week all.

Ciao @Ale Vallecchi, unfortunately I am only slowly recovering from an illness which might still make it a bad idea to drive tomorrow, so I am dropping out now to let somebody take my place from the waiting list. Have a great drive all of you, Andrew

Sorry @Kailas but I have had to withdraw. I have been sick the last few days with vertigo. While I am somewhat better it may still not be safe for me to drive tomorrow, and it makes sense to give time for somebody else to join. A shame as I was really looking forward to my first night drive. I hope you all enjoy it. Andrew

And I loaded a few photos to the gallery

Thanks again @Frederic for a beautiful drive at a really enjoyable pace. Thanks also to @Daniel Rodas and @Shaaz Shafor the support. Interesting to see Daniel's photos today and find out what was happening back there - plenty to keep you gents busy!

Actually @Awais ZuberiI think that is a picture of me NOT conquering a dune🤣🤣 Thanks @Srikumar that was a lovely drive. Many thanks to you, @Looperand @Awais Zuberi for the support. See you next time. Andrew

Hi @Hisham Masaad, and thanks for a really fun drive. That was my most enjoyable drive yet. Loved the fast pace and being SL. Apologies if you were a little alarmed by my Pajero taking to the air occasionally, but seemingly no harm done to driver or car. Thanks also to @Gaurav Soni and @Zixuan Huang - Charlie for the support and advice. Onwards!

Confirmed. See you in a few hours And looking forward to being SL😬😁