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Hi Friends - Confirmed ones : - @Asif Hussain @ChrisW @Jose Luis Campos @Beide Worku @Shahid Mehmood @Ishak @Cesar Chacon @Anoop Nair AND WL members : @Andrei S @Bjoern @Sam Selim Can you please update RSVP if any changes to plans ? Reason being : Terrain permitting, its going to be a fast pace drive, and I dont plan to make it more than 8+2 cars, currently 3 more members are in WL, and hence requesting you to Update now if any changes, so every one is clear about their weekend morning activity . Thank you

Dear all - Pls see below convoy order : See you all 5.30! , Channel 2, 446.031 @Sherry Jacob @Paul Eldho @Zsolt @vinayak n @essam ibrahim @Faraz94 , and thanking @Aser for the support !

Dear @Frans M & @Mei ling - Since we have 2 drops in Convoy 2, you are being moved to Convoy 2, to have right balance. Hence I will remove you from this drive post, You dont need to do anything @Davie Smooth_Operator will add you manually to the other drive, and its confirmed place for you ! See you Satday as both the convoys will be meeting at same point, so See you then at 5.30 THanks .

Dear all - Thanks to @Davie Smooth_Operator agreeing to lead the second convoy, you are all IN for a saturday drive , and we have kept a balance between both convoys. Meeting time and Place remains same ! You dont need to do anything, Davie will add you in his drive, if your name is in Second convoy per the list - This is not convoy order but just to let you know which convoy you are part of !

Another interesting topic @Mike M.! Having done decent amount of driving in India, majorly all in himalayan mountain ranges,solo, with friends, at times family too, I would one day for sure would do a drive that covers India's perimeter:) From my research, or call it ongoing preparation, would be close to 13-14k KMS, ( close to what @Andrew John Melvill would cover for his Dubai-Capetown drive) ( AJM - Lets use channel 2😂) and a decent 2 months drive, not a rush up one:) Once done, should look like close to what the image shows 🤞!

Dear all - Confirmed members : @vinayak n @Shary @Frans M @Myrko @Zulfikhar Naiyar @essam ibrahim @Andrei S @Zsolt @Yurybel @Giacomo - Thank you for signing up - Just a gentle reminder - Your presence at meeting point at 5.30 is Must, so we have quick deflation and briefing to start the drive at 5.45. - in case of changes in plans please please update your RSVP, giving a chance to others who are on WL. Dear WL members - @Mei ling @Paul Eldho @Mahmut @Faraz94 @Sherry Jacob @JC_E @JAISROCK @Mahesh_ Watch out for this space, and keep you posted further as the week progresses., Or in case, we have alternate lead available in coming days, we might have 2 convoys.

DRIVE DESCRIPTION A 3 hour roller coaster ride in the beautiful Sweihan area - Considering Summers, please ensure your machines are in a condition to brace up the hot temperatures Starting ON TIME is key and hence, The drive will Commence Sharp 10 minutes from the meeting time is at 6.00 am, MUST READ AND COMPLY Environmental Policy Off-road 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 Plus and above When: 11 May 2025 Meeting time: 06.00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions) Meeting Point: 24°19'11.3"N 55°25'05.0"E 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, face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 10.00am 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: Tire deflator, tire pressure gauge, compressor, walkie-talkie radio, off-road flag, shovel, Rope, 2 Shackles, first-aid kit, and fire extinguisher. P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE: This drive is limited to 8 cars only. If the RSVP is full, you can add your name to the waitlist, once anyone drops, you will be moved to the RSVP list. RSVP will close a day prior to preparing a convoy list. Latecomers will be returned back - Without any exceptions. Members without RSVP will be returned back - Without any exceptions. Please withdraw your RSVP, if you aren't joining, so your spot can be taken by others. Repeated no-show members after RSVP will have their account suspended for a month. Please RSVP on below calendar

DRIVE DESCRIPTION : Lets welcome Summers ! Am sure when you look at the meeting time, you would have figured it out Even though the greater rainfall of the latest few years has caused an explosion of vegetation, which has transformed parts of Dubai's deserts into gardens, there is an area, unexpectedly close to the city and to one of its most visited desert attractions - the Love Lakes, that has remained pristine and almost completely clean of shrubs and grasses. We'll "discover" this dune field, with its white sand, and will criss-cross it from top to bottom. - PLEASE JOIN ONLY IF YOU CAN BE AT MEETING POINT ON TIME, ANYONE NOT AT MEETING POINT AT 5.30am WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO JOIN THE DRIVE. We request every member that joins this drive to go through the information below and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquette and responsibilities. MUST READ AND COMPLY Environmental Policy Offroad Flag Guideline Two Way Radio Guideline Off road Driving Etiquettes Emergency details for all off roaders Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities Drive Details Level: Fewbie and above (all levels) Meeting time: 05.30 AM Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jkoDHivGcprnQqf68 What to bring along: Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), smiles, face masks, rubber gloves, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn. Approximate finish time: 8am P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. RECOMMENDED OFF-ROAD GEAR: Tire deflator & Tire pressure gauge Compressor (MANDATORY) Walkie-talkie radio (MANDATORY) Off-road flag (MANDATORY) Shovel, Tow Rope & 2 Shackles First-aid kit Fire extinguisher. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 10 cars only. RSVP will close on Friday - 12 PM. If the RSVP is full, you can add your name to the waitlist, once anyone drops, you will be moved to the RSVP list. RSVP will close a day prior to preparing a convoy list. Latecomers will be returned - Without any exceptions. Members without RSVP will be returned - Without any exceptions. Please withdraw your RSVP, if you aren't joining, so your spot can be taken by others. Repeated no-show members after RSVP will have their account suspended for a month. PLEASE RSVP ON THE CALENDAR

Very well deserved @Mike M. ! Welcome onboard - together we will enjoy the journey ahead - am sure !

@Mike M. - Fantastic topic ! I voted for what Kind of Off-roader I am - Not what I end up doing, for reasons highlighted by people like @Aser / @Frederic . Having been often in Himalayas on drives, thanks to Fred's post, I realized what Oman could offer and those 3 days solo drive to Oman is still closet to my heart among all drives I have done with my machine here :) , although i cherish those early morning sunrise drives while sipping coffee with a view of those Hot air balloons over Lisaili and at times Qudra - that's one of my must do activities, which I ensure, for all my friends / relatives visiting - Of course weather permitting !

@essam ibrahim @Zsolt @Mei ling @Krinesh @Steve Farmer @Wayne Momsen @Martin Schwaiger @Johannes Roux + @lucas amat + @Emanuel Dear all, Drive is ON. , WE WILL USE CHANNEL 2 Convoy order will be announced during briefing See you all tomorrow morning 6am!! at the LOCATION : https://maps.app.goo.gl/njQ44V8j2fs9WHpC7 Regards DP

Dear all @essam ibrahim @Zsolt @Abhishek Chikara @Mei ling @Krinesh @Steve Farmer @Wayne Momsen @Martin Schwaiger @Johannes Roux + @lucas amat + @Emanuel I have not so great news for you - @Vanessa8580's car has got some last minute issues and hence is not able to take lead for tomorrow' drive. However, a slight positive news is , I have 2 changes to drive, and I am agreed to backfill for her and take you on tomorrow's drive - KEY CHANGES ARE : 1. Drive will start sharp 6.10am, Meeting time 6am and end time approx 9.45-10am 2. Meeting point will be https://maps.app.goo.gl/njQ44V8j2fs9WHpC7 as we will do Al Faya IF YOU ARE OKAY WITH THIS, PLEASE CONFIRM SO BASED ON NUMBER OF MINIMUM CARS, I WILL UPDATE YOU FURTHER ON THIS WITH CONVOY ORDER LATER DURING THE DAY Alternatively you can join other drives for the weekend, that fits your rank. Thanks DP

Well summarised @Emanuel! Absolutely on point and love the theme u assigned it! below a snap shot of our drive ! Happy and safe Offroading🤟🏽

Dear all , See you tomorrow deflated and ready for our departure 6.30am. - Please arrive early so we make use of remaining time at our disposal. Channel 2 : i.e 446.031 @Andrei S @Abdullah A. @Mei ling @JC_E @Dipu Francis @B.K. @Sam Selim @Sandeep N @Shiju Raju and the CF of the convoy @Emanuel Please ensure all your gears per your rank - Radios are charged and fuel tanks filled up.

Hi @Faraz94 Would encourage you to drive with the imp assigned position - Hence NB it is for you tomorrow

@Shiju Raju @Mei ling - Since you were in confirmed list, can you please exit the NB drive now. Thanks @JC_E - You are added as well now.

We request every member who joins this drive to go through the information below and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquette, 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 Meeting time: 6.15am , Departure at 6.30 SHARP Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/rToMy4vn4dFRf1b76 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. Approximate finish time: 09.30 AM P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive. LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE This drive is limited to 11 cars only. Please withdraw your RSVP, if you find you are unable to join, so your spot can be taken by others on 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 THE CALENDAR

Dear all FB & Above : considering the interest, I am planning to post a FB drive, same area, However, we will leave sharp 6:30, so meeting time will be 6:15, and aiming to exit 9:30. If you are Ok with this pls give me any reaction to this post, and I will take 11 FB and Above candidates. If i see more than 10 interests, will take first 10 based on number of drives, descending order. @Sam Selim, @Faraz94 @Vijaya Kumar Doppa @Dipu Francis @Abdullah A. @Sandeep N @Michael asir @Andrei S and Confirmed people ( If u want to go for NB, its Ok, incase u change ur mind) : @Abhilash Kottakkal @Yury@Zsolt @Shiju Raju @Mei ling @Jason M @Theo09.