My last trip this year before returning to France on Wednesday night.
I decided to do a gentle advance trip to get the most out of the trip.
The team was made up of :
John ***** leader
Arthur *** second leader
Surya***
Adam***
Gerahrd **** sweeper
ROB**** big sweeper
Tim ****
Marshal Michael
Marshal Osama
Guest Marshal Suhaib
Everyone arrived on time and the weather was pleasant. It was an opportunity for Tim to try out his new 4 Runner, Rob his Patrol and Suhaib his Lexus.
After a few quick instructions, we set off for the big bowls. I wanted a quiet ride for my last one, so I did an intermediate with some ridge crossings. The sand was very soft, and I managed to Stuck myself once on a ridge, the last one!
The trip went very well, everyone drove very well, no Pop out today, just a flat tyre.
Thanks to Arthur and Gerhard for the second lead and the sweep.
Thanks to the Marshals for coming to support and have fun at the back, Michael, Osama, Suhaib.
Thanks to Tim, Rob, Adam and Surya for coming.
I had a great time in good company, thank you all for coming.
I'm going to miss you all.
And the desert too
John's Advance Sweihan
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Re: John's Advance Sweihan
Thanks Jean for organizing the trip. You picked a nice track and everyone drove well.
It has been a pleasure getting to know you and joining you on so many adventures around the UAE. Safe travels and I wish you the best of luck on the next chapter in your life.
Looking forward to more drives in February.
Take care,
Tim
It has been a pleasure getting to know you and joining you on so many adventures around the UAE. Safe travels and I wish you the best of luck on the next chapter in your life.
Looking forward to more drives in February.
Take care,
Tim
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Thanks for the memories, John! February will come fast.
See you on the sand.
See you on the sand.
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I did miss it , so has to join your next drive when you are back here ….Thanks for all the good memories John… Until next time ….
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Thanks John, enjoyed the drive today as well as the many previous ones that you led! Wishing you all the best, and hope to join you again when you're back next year.
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It was wonderful trip, thanks for organizing and leading us. Thanks for all this years. We will share more adventures with you, John, I’m sure. Looking forward to it!
If you ever get stuck - I don’t care if it’s in France or somewhere else, I will be on channel 6.
See you!
If you ever get stuck - I don’t care if it’s in France or somewhere else, I will be on channel 6.

Future marshal 

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Thanks for the trip, John, good fun.
Safe travels and hope to see you on your next visit back.
Rob.
Safe travels and hope to see you on your next visit back.
Rob.
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You will be missed, John. Thanks for the great trip! 
Proud to be Ad4x4 Marshal. 

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See you in Feb 2024