Friday 3 APR – All level PM Drive

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  • zeeno
    March 31, 2015 at 12:53 pm #2296

    Day and date: Friday 3 APR 2015
    Drive Type: Newbie – Fewbie – Intermediate

    Meeting Point: Al Faqa Mosque (Dubai Al Ain road E66)
    Google maps users: 24.716753, 55.620497 /degrees (DD.ddddd°) just copy and paste in Google maps
    GPS users: 24°43’0.31″N, 55°37’13.79″E /degrees, minutes (DD°MM.mmm’)

    [map]24.71734,55.62023(meeting point)[/map]

    Meeting Time: 02:30 pm
    Drive Start: 02:45 pm
    Drive End: 06:30 pm – sunset
    Duration: 3 hours minimum

    Drive Route: Al Faqa to nearby exit
    Drive Terrain: soft dunes, Side Sloping, Ridge Riding

    Checklist:
    a) Keep your emergency contact info at vehicle dashboard.
    b) Carry air compressor with you and ensure it’s in working condition.
    c) Ensure your 4×4 vehicle is in perfect condition and with enough fuel.
    d) Compatible Radio is a must.
    e) Carry all necessary off-road gear / recovery equipment in good working condition.
    f) Carry enough water / refreshments / re-hydration drinks for self & co-passenger(s).

    Please read the forum rules below then register for the :drive:
    http://www.dubaioffroadlive.local/forums/rules.php
    http://www.dubaioffroadlive.local/forums/equipment.php
    http://www.dubaioffroadlive.local/forums/radio.php

    Hope to see you all there for some Friday fun 🙂

    Joe Zeinoun
    0505084806

    AdnanB
    April 1, 2015 at 6:13 am #32714

    Since Liwa one is cancelled so might as well join this one 😀

    baher
    April 1, 2015 at 7:43 am #32717

    I am here

    :drive: :drive: :drive: :drive:

    Tommy
    April 1, 2015 at 9:31 am #32723

    Re: Post by – by SandDragon » Wed Apr 01, 2015 10:13 am

    I haven’t seen that this is cancelled ?
    Have I a missed a post or update?

    Is the Liwa Friday 3 APR – All level PM Drive on still?

    Thanks
    Tom

    AdnanB
    April 1, 2015 at 10:10 am #32725
    quote Tlynch:

    Re: Post by – by SandDragon » Wed Apr 01, 2015 10:13 am

    I haven’t seen that this is cancelled ?
    Have I a missed a post or update?

    Is the Liwa Friday 3 APR – All level PM Drive on still?

    Thanks
    Tom

    Tom, following was posted by Ahmad Pervez on 31-Mar at 2:30pm under “The LIWA Lollipop 2000 – 3rd and 4th April 2015”

    quote Ahmad Pervez:

    I believe the Posting/ Lead Marshal made a logistical mistake when posting this drive on 3rd and 4th of April.

    As you all might be aware the Abu Dhabi desert Challenge is taking place from 30th March till the 2nd of April ‘2015.

    This is in the very same area that we plan to visit on the 3rd and 4th of April ‘2015.

    http://www.abudhabidesertchallenge.com/index.aspx

    I have participated as a Marshal in the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge a number of times and have personally seen the desert tracks and dunes damaged by the passage of high powered Rally cars, Quads and Bikes. This not only renders the passage of vehicles difficult but destroys the scenery too.

    Mother Nature is a great healer though and the damages should be restored by the passage of winds and moving sand in a couple of weeks.

    I suggest we postpone the drive to 2-3 weekends later, which will be announced as a separate drive later.

    I regret the inconvenience that this may have caused to those who had planned this for weeks now and would make sure that there is an exciting Friday afternoon + Saturday morning drive for them here locally for them to quench their thirst for Sand.

    Burak
    April 1, 2015 at 12:27 pm #32727

    It will be nice to be back finally.. I will bring the family as well..

    Looking forward to seeing you all. :drive:

    Mashushok
    April 2, 2015 at 5:01 am #32731

    My first drive ever! EXCITED 🙂

    AdnanB
    April 2, 2015 at 9:26 am #32736

    Is the drive still on even with poor weather forecast for the weekend? :-ss

    http://gulfnews.com/news/uae/weather/sandstorm-forecast-in-uae-on-thursday-and-friday-1.1483947

    zeeno
    April 2, 2015 at 1:25 pm #32739

    the weather has cleared up 🙂 at least the sand storm for now, so :drive: remains as scheduled until further notice…
    c u all tomorrow

    AdnanB
    April 2, 2015 at 2:02 pm #32740

    Good news! 😀 Lets hope it stays that way over weekend.. 😉

    Shayi
    April 2, 2015 at 3:03 pm #32742

    my third trip will be thisssssssssssssssss 😉

    melvin-rios
    April 2, 2015 at 7:40 pm #32744

    Great news,

    Weather is getting better, see you tomorrow!!!! :drive:

    Yohan
    April 2, 2015 at 9:10 pm #32745

    Shaheem, hope u have fun and keep up the great spirit!

    Melvin, Great news indeed 😀 :drive:

    zeeno
    April 3, 2015 at 6:16 am #32747

    great lineup guys 😀 and the weather is perfect.
    so glad to see anas among us today :ymhug:
    see you all soon..

    please dont forget that the speed limit on E66 has been dropped down to 100 kmh!

    Rem
    April 3, 2015 at 3:00 pm #32750

    Thx Saif and Yohan for a great drive albeit having to exit earlier trust the remain drive was just as good
    Great company and fab dunes :thanks:

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