After deflation and briefing we hit the sand around 10.30. The start was quite challenging with a lot of cresting, sidesloping and quite high dunes. After a coffee break we continued towards Al Khatim and more long nice sideslopes was on the schedule. After a while "Kalemero brothers" was almost out of gas so we decided to drop them off at the road and continue towards Al Khatim.
After one of the stops Elias jumps into the car and says that one of our brand new OME-shocks isnt yellow anymore but silver colored 8O
I checked and the upper attachment point had broken, the shock leaning backwards and was squeezed between the fueltank and the exhaustpipe which meant an abrupt end of the trip. Instead of doing the last dunes towards the BBQ-area where we were supposed to meet Mike's group we had to use the gravel road back. In true AD4x4 spirit everybody went along escorting my limping jeep
After reaching the inflation point I called Mike and asked him where they were and he replied that he needed a winsch. The result was that Jo took the lead of the group while I went to Al Khatim to repair. After three hours the shock was in place again and since the BBQ was about to end we went back to AD. I hope you enjoyed the food
We had quite many stucks today which I think meant that the route was challenging enough
Huge thanks to Triplod for his recovery service. Many thanks also to Tweety for a perfect 2nd lead. Kalemero and CoolAtti2ud for sweeping 8) Thanks Jo for taking the group and handing them over to Mike since I had to leave.The group - you all did well. It was a challenging route but I think you all enjoyed based on the smiles on your faces.
Lion - You handle the Prado very confident
Jacques - Finally you got the chance to drive a real Jeep and you did well
Divewithyou - Nice driving you too and welcome back after a long time
Heinz - I am really impressed the way you handle your Cherokee
9Ball - It was tough sidesloping in the back when the sand was soft but you rocked 8)
Thanks for a great day and I am sorry I ruined the final part of the trip but that means we have to do it again soon
Big thanks also to Mike who took care of the group and I am sure he treated you well.
I will be on a businesstrip from 21/11 to 28/11 but there will be trips during the Eid so keep your eyes open
C U Soon and once again thanks for another wonderful AD4x4 day in the sand.
