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Andrew John Melvill

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  1. Andrew John Melvill
    Congratulations @B.K. great to watch your progress over the last few months. Enjoy the new challenges and faster pace! Fewbie Plus brings a lot more fun and excitement to the drives, along with plenty of learning opportunities.
  2. Andrew John Melvill
    Well done @Kashx2, enjoy the new challenges and increased pace!
  3. Andrew John Melvill
    Hi @Ale Vallecchi, have waitlisted myself on the off chance we get an extension to the tender submission date. Drive sounds great, hope i can make it.
  4. Andrew John Melvill
    @Ale Vallecchi, as much as I need a drive to regain my sanity, I have too much work to complete before Monday. I will have to withdraw from this drive. The Al Maktoum airport tender is all encompassing at the moment. Please accept my humble apologies for the late notification.
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    Hi, unfortunately I am going to have to drop out. Too much work to do, very crazy at the moment! Was really looking forward to blowing away my frustrations from the work week, but no chance 😐
  6. Andrew John Melvill
    Congratulations @Herman G, you have been great so far on the drives we have done together. Enjoy the new challenges and pace of Fewbie level.
  7. Andrew John Melvill
    Congratulations @Zahid Sharif, has been a pleasure to drive with you a few times already! Enjoy the new challenges and pace that Fewbie level brings. See you in the sand soon.
  8. Andrew John Melvill
    Thanks @Ishak your lines were really good today, allowing everyone to keep up a good flowing pace! Must feel good to have the 1st one under your belt!
  9. Andrew John Melvill
    Congratulations @ChrisW, it is always a pleasure having you in a convoy! Especially when I need a winch! Enjoy the new role and see you soon in the sand.
  10. Andrew John Melvill
    @khurramm well done on the promotion! Has been a pleasure to see your progression in the Tahoe! See you in the sand soon.
  11. Andrew John Melvill
    @J-P L massive congratulations. A very well-deserved promotion! See you in the sand soon.
  12. Andrew John Melvill
    To @Luke K P, @Ishak and @Emanuel I can't wait to drive with and support you in your new well deserved roles. All 3 of you define the spirt of Carnity! The club that has become my home away from home. So proud of people that I call friends achieving in the in the endevours that they are so passionate about.
  13. Andrew John Melvill
    Thanks @DP1011 the change to Nahel was well worth it. Absolutely briliant lines and routing through the rolling dunes! A few minor refusals and only two stucks allowed some to get a bit of exercise. The numerous runs through double bowl and then the exit climb was the highlight and the best way to end the drive off. Thanks to @Rob S, @Aser and @Beide Worku for support and sqeep. @Jose Luis Campos, @Sam Selim, and @Abhishek Chikara all drove really well on a drive that reached near IM levels at times, a great learning experience. @Faraz94 your Haval lines were very impressive, lastly to @ChrisW, @Hani crest king and @Frans M always good to see you and catch up.
  14. Andrew John Melvill
    Totally in for less shoveling, and only 2 min further for me in the morning
  15. Andrew John Melvill
    @Mike M. that is not fair, I had to be at bloody work! Sounds like it was a really good drive @DP1011
  16. Andrew John Melvill
    Well Done @Danie, was great to drive with you last Sat. Enjoy the new challenges and pace. Keep the RSA flag flying!
  17. Andrew John Melvill
    Freaking Awesome @Giacomo, very well deserved! Have a blast at IM level.
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    Hi @Herman G, I am in construction so also have a fair bit of lifting experience. This is why it is important to have proper tow/recovery points on a vehicle. Also the kinetic ropes and shackles should be rated to at least 3 times the mass of the heaviest vehicle. For example, the type of cars we drive are between 2.0 and 2.5 ton, add in passengers, gear, camping stuff, mods etc say 400 to 600 kg. So around 3 ton therefor all recovery gear should be rated for an absolute minimum of 9 ton, with 11 ton a better bet. Again, if recovering a fully kitted out USA style pick up will need gear rated to at least 15 ton.
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    @Herman G, thanks for this pic. It really shows what was required to get the LC back to safety. Even has @Ana with a shovel in her hands, one of the many who assisted with patience and following the instructions clearly. Once again very well done to all involved, in this learning experience.
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    Can be fun when being recovered by good mates who are also skilled. No stress at all !
  21. Andrew John Melvill
    @Asif Hussain I am in as well
  22. Andrew John Melvill
    @Davie Smooth_Operator thanks mate see you in the morning
  23. Andrew John Melvill
    @Davie Smooth_Operator, with the yellow truck madness postponed I have stuck myself on your waitlist on the slight off chance there is a slot available tomorrow. Cheers Andrew
  24. Andrew John Melvill
    Totally agree, going up in tire size will just reduce the acceleration. Big tires are a rock crawling thing and not required for sand.
  25. Andrew John Melvill
    What can I say @Luke K P other than, flipping well done, Mate! It has been obvious from when I 1st met you that you would go all the way through the Carnity ranks! The fun, laughter and friendship that you bring to each drive has been one of the cornerstones of my growing love for the dunes and Carnity as a club! Not to understate your MacGyver skills for mechanical issues and your ability to deal with complicated recovery situations. Your path to Marshal has started, enjoy the ride! Cheers and see you on Sunday to celebrate in the heat of the yellow truck dunes!
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