Desert gazing : Mini bats
Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2024 1:34 pm
Dear Almosters,
Great to see some familiar faces and to share this night “star gazing” drive ! The weather was ideal, with a little fresh breeze which made this drive very agreeable.
When we had the briefing, Rashid announced this drive will be similar to the catch me if you can track, with the same speed but in the dark… moment of truth !
Rashid at the head of the convoy, took AhmedDXB as his second lead. Rathika was sweeping, Bu Salem was floating in his grasshopper while Mpdroid, MGhoneim and Jeremia were in support.
We started head over heels with a really good pace ! That was exciting ! At the very beginning we encounter a group of gazelles ! I think I never saw so much of them altogether in one place !
Overall the drive was really smooth, with some arches, lots of side cresting, couple of switching, and cresting.
And I could tell that Rashid was really enjoying it, as he was trying to find the best dunes for side cresting !
The sand was soft and there were a few bushes and camel herbs here and there, which gave us some challenges. I had my first FJ pop out… don’t blame it on the Khumo (!)… it was the combo of soft sand and driving on a very generous bush with 10psi… even though I tried to made it straight the angle of approach was wrong and I couldn’t dodge it ! But that’s alright this was a very quick fix and everyone helpt ! (Thank you !)
A couple of second trials took place, but no dangerous situations encountered so well done everyone!
I must say this felt easier than the real CMIYC… which is really positive then and means progress has been made !!!
Thank you Rashid for organizing this beautiful night drive ; Bu Salem, crew & Intermediates for the support !
As always, it’s a pleasure to drive with you all
See you soon for more sandy adventures !
Ps : @AhmedDXB very smooth second lead .
Great to see some familiar faces and to share this night “star gazing” drive ! The weather was ideal, with a little fresh breeze which made this drive very agreeable.
When we had the briefing, Rashid announced this drive will be similar to the catch me if you can track, with the same speed but in the dark… moment of truth !
Rashid at the head of the convoy, took AhmedDXB as his second lead. Rathika was sweeping, Bu Salem was floating in his grasshopper while Mpdroid, MGhoneim and Jeremia were in support.
We started head over heels with a really good pace ! That was exciting ! At the very beginning we encounter a group of gazelles ! I think I never saw so much of them altogether in one place !
Overall the drive was really smooth, with some arches, lots of side cresting, couple of switching, and cresting.
And I could tell that Rashid was really enjoying it, as he was trying to find the best dunes for side cresting !
The sand was soft and there were a few bushes and camel herbs here and there, which gave us some challenges. I had my first FJ pop out… don’t blame it on the Khumo (!)… it was the combo of soft sand and driving on a very generous bush with 10psi… even though I tried to made it straight the angle of approach was wrong and I couldn’t dodge it ! But that’s alright this was a very quick fix and everyone helpt ! (Thank you !)
A couple of second trials took place, but no dangerous situations encountered so well done everyone!
I must say this felt easier than the real CMIYC… which is really positive then and means progress has been made !!!
Thank you Rashid for organizing this beautiful night drive ; Bu Salem, crew & Intermediates for the support !
As always, it’s a pleasure to drive with you all
See you soon for more sandy adventures !
Ps : @AhmedDXB very smooth second lead .