Beide Worku

Good morning @GauravSoni I have arrived but a lot of cars and not sure if I am with the right group. 

10 hours ago, GauravSoni said:

Dune surfers! 
please note that you will need to come to this point first https://maps.app.goo.gl/zgcyGuGRWo5csCE26?g_st=ic 

and then drive up to the meeting point… it’s a dirt track but has couple of dunes… remember to put on 4H…

I am stationed here

 https://maps.app.goo.gl/TPtFYwhPCB2oqAUeA?g_st=ic

 

Dear @Hisham Masaad I was looking forward to another fun ride with you but unfortunately my business trip is extended so won't make it back till Saturday night. You guys have fun!

Nice drive everyone. Hope you made it home okay and settled into a nice weekend. Threw in some pic in the gallery. See you next time. 

Hi @Ale Vallecchi removing myself as my car won’t make it out of the garage in time. You guys enjoy. 

Gents - sorry but will have to drop out. I had a flat two days ago when I discovered my stock tire wrench doesn’t fit my bead lock rim lug nuts. I’d been trying to get the right one all day but no luck. Tire is changed but I don’t wanna tempt fate in the dark. Enjoy.  

@M.Seidam is this drive still happening? And is it system error or it’s actually a convoy of 3?

@M.Seidam confirmed. 

Good morning @Frederic unfortunately my car won’t make it out of the shop in time 😔 You guys enjoy. 

Good morning @GauravSoni much as I tired, car still won’t make it out of the shop in time 😔 You guys enjoy. 

@Hisham Masaad confirmed. 

@Varun Mehndiratta just wanted to drop by to say please don't make it too hard with titles like that  I can't even waitlist myself because I have a confirmation for the same time slot. You guys have fun, I am sure you will. 

7 hours ago, Varun Mehndiratta said:

Dear Sand Sailors

With two days to go, I hope everyone’s plan is certain and are looking forward to the drive.
 

Before we make the final evaluation on the convoy and consider the wl, request you to please confirm your availability. No backing out from here. Please let me know your final plan by tomo morning latest. Thanks 
 @Beide Worku @Imran Kashif @Ranjan Das @Charbel @Jessica Lambert @Tom B @Imteeaz @Amr Aydin

Sad to last minute drop out but happy to know another sand-fiend will get to enjoy this amazing drive. Y’all have fun!

27 minutes ago, Frederic said:

Oops... will it be ready for the two-day adventure you planned this weekend ?

Unfortunately not 😥. Need to get right with the gods first, it seems

@Frederic I don't know what I did to piss off the desert gods, but it looks like I won't be going on any overnight carnity drive this year. My car is still at the doc needing more love so I'll bow out of this one as well. On the flip side, one soul from the WL is in for a wonderful surprise. I'm counting on you guys to make the right offering in my behalf while out there so they'll look upon me kindly again  Enjoy it. 

Glad you managed okay. My car is still at the doc, seems the simpler the part the harder to find it on the shelf. See you soon. 

Interested in camping too but tentative until I can be sure I’d be back to Dubai on Thursday. 

8 hours ago, Varun Mehndiratta said:

Dear Sand Sailors

Thanks for RSVPing for the drive. Believe @Simon D has already summed up how fast the slots went through - really appreciate the response and i am hoping we will be as swift during the drive as well 

A drive in Sweihan has been long overdue for me and i am really looking forward to explore the magnificent dunes of this beautiful area, Surely couldnt have asked for a stronger convoy and especially with the company of Lord of adrenaline pumping drives @Hisham Masaad, we are in for some amazing fun.

With 5 days to go for this drive, lets get to the business.. This terrain is going to demand some clear ground rules and preparation. So, lets be sure about the same before we land up at meeting point on Saturday. 

a.) This area demands exceptional Radio communication skills. One miss communication and the whole convoy can be stuck for a long haul. So, please make sure you are very comfortable managing radio.

1. No Radio = No Drive.

2. No sufficient battery in radio = No drive 

3. Missed communication and we might have to exit the driver.

I am sure you all appreciate that safety is paramount.

b.) Unless fully convinced about yours and your vehicle's climbing ability, avoid passengers for this drive. Keep the vehicle light and your mind free of any distractions. I can assure you, this is not a drive which passengers will cherish.

c.)  Check that your vehicle is in perfect shape. You will need all the power that it possess through this drive. 

d.) Ensure you have all your off-roading gears in perfect condition. 

e.) Coming back after a long break from sand - in general my advice is always to go for FB+ or FB drive, before going ahead for Int. drive. Ofcourse, this is just a recommendation based on experience. 

f.) Above all, please be fully rested for the drive. So, plan all parties for Saturday night. 

Another, key element - We have 9 drivers on WL, so please ensure that if your plan changes or you are not sure about your plans, please update the RSVP well in time - lets not lose a slot while we have a long WL.. Thanks for your understanding.

Thanks again for your response. Looking forward to see you all on Saturday. 

@Gertjan @Waqas Parvez @ASAD. @Vaibhav @Imran Kashif @MMansoor @Naveen Raj @Sunil Mathew @Ranjan Das @Beide Worku 

WL (not in any order) - @Gerrit Bus @Mohamad Anwer @Simon D @Archibald Jurdi @Ashutosh Garg @Karthikeyan Govindarajan @Tareq Al Turq @Chris Wing @Alexanderrr

 

So looking forward to this ride with all my fellow fast fingers 😂 

@Asif Hussain sorry I’ll have to drop off this drive, unexpected business travel came up. You guys enjoy. 

Running 10 min late, sorry

Hi @Kailas two weeks in a garage and I still didn’t manage to get my car back yet. I’m still holding out hope but looking less likely with every passing hour. I see there’s no one on the WL so I won’t leave yet but wanted to give you heads up in case I don’t make it. I was really looking forward to this and miracles do happen but in case this time it doesn’t, you guys have fun! 

Good morning @M.Seidam and my desert brethren,

Try as I might, I still didn’t manage to get my car back from the garage in time so I’ll have to miss this one. As always, wish you all the fun. Happy Friday! 

@Ale Vallecchi sorry to hear brother, get well soon. I’m taking a winter jacket to my next flight

1 hour ago, Ale Vallecchi said:

Sorry to hear that @Ignacio Quindós. @Beide Worku welcome to the drive (please confirm you'll be joining). Thanks

Thanks Ale, confirmed. @Hisham Masaad hope you get well soon. 

@JeromeFJ sadly I won't be able to be on this dirve despite all my planning and effort . I am still away for business and seems I won't be able to make it in time. Wish the crew a great drive, enjoy!