The Newbie upgrade trip 6/3 - Report

[Viking]

I just love being to the desert meeting old and new friends. This time we met at 10 and all were on time so we moved to Al Khazna for deflation. We had to move the deflation point as the original one was blocked by 10 camels having lunch in the middle of our gravelroad. After briefing we started our journey. It was a bit windy but not too bad. We had a few stucks and after a while when recovering Abu Jaguar his front recovery point broke. After inspection I decided it was best to escort him to the main road instead of risking not able to recover the car. Sorry for that but safety always comes first.
We continued and after a while we had two cars at the same time having pop-outs which was a new experience for me. I must say you took care of that very well and we were soon moving again. We continued through some tricky areas and except for a few stucks on crests I think all did great. Most of the times you recovered eachother and only with little instruction from us. On the flat areas we increased the speed as well and I guess that was a new experience for a few of you.
Just before Al Khatim I got in contact with Jax and Mrs Lionbar who decided to join us. I spotted some cars coming our way and after a while Adiga and his group showed up 8O . A very pleasant surprise but still no Jax
After some communication we finally spotted them and they joined up with us on our last leg towards the BBQ where we met Kalemeros group and also Yehias group. A wonderful day ended in a wonderful way.
Thanks to Braveheart for a perfect 2nd lead and for lending me company in the car.
Thanks to Tom for sweeping in the back and supervise most of the recoveries. I feel safe having you in the end of the convoy.
Thanks also to Jax and MrsLionbar for joining us and sharing the funny crests at the end (They were specially chosen for you Pam).
AND of course a BIG BIG thanks to all of you that joined me on the trip. Without you and your smiles, helping hands and encouragement this club would not be what it is. Your appreciation is worth a lot
I just hope you enjoyed the trip as much as I did.
Sorry for not being able to do any upgrades as advertised but I had limited possibility to watch and evaluate your skills. From what I saw you all did very well and in the end of the trip you all acted like you never done anything else than cresting in your life.
Good job and I hope to see you soon again.

[MrsLionbar]

Thank you viking for allowing me to join the end of your trip. It was nice meeting new and old faces at the BBQ area. Lots of fun trying to get the message to you (arms out of the car, holding the moblie in the air to get that signal ).

As always yours and Yehia's trips are great fun with lots of happy smiley faces at the end of the trips.

Thanks to Jax for dragging me out . See you all soon.

[Lionbar]

This is what I got from the ADNOC petrol Station, when I called my dear wife, concerned for her welfare (& my bumpers....and er er er kids )
Viking, MrsLionbar, Jax, Kalemero: Lee, U Still at work????? :makingfun: :newlol:
Me - :crying: :crying: :crying:
:suicide:

Next time I'll get them there on time from the start, even if it is a dawn meeting time!!!!!
Good to hear u enjoyed it.

[braveheart]

Like always...
Viking your trips ROCKS... lots of fun... lots of challenges

My guests will never forget this trip, thanks for inviting them to your car, they were fighting eachother to be in your car
For a minute I though they like the Jeep more than the FJ

It's always pleasure meeting new friends and new family members in the club

PS: My popout was done on purpose 8) just to show the guys how to fix it

Thanks for the help guys in my planned popout

[wasifahmed]

Viking

Thanks for this wonderful trip. Also thanks to all the otheres in the group for the great time we all had.

Wasif

[Jax]

Huge BIG :thankyou: Eric for letting Mrs Lionbar and myself join up with your trip towards the end. It was certainly a great sight watching you all come over that big crest to meet up with us

It was plain to see that everybody was happy and having great fun, (although a bit exhausted after playing in the sand since morning ) and that everyone's confidence level in their driving had improved - way to go guys!

Mrs L. - you took those two big crests like a pro, remember the mantra:

• "commit to the crest, commit to the crest .... "

Best for me was everyone watching on the top of the dune opposite hitting their horns to make a huge crescendo of 'beep, beeps' in celebration for you.
That most definitely sums up the spirit of AD4x4 - supporting each other when things go right as well as when the 'odd-hiccup' happens out there on the sand.

Finally a HUGE big to Eric, Yehia and Kalemero for getting everyone together in Al Khatim yesterday. You guys rock!

[Tom]

A fantastic long trip with a great route. Everyone did really well. I was impressed with the willingness of the group to help each other out on the stucks. I only supervised the first couple and then it was clear you didn't need the help.

I am sorry Abu Jaguar had to cut the trip short but safety is important. Maybe you can arrange some frame mounted recovery points. It will be good to hear how it goes for you at the dealer.

For a change there was a passenger with me. Nick thoroughly enjoyed the trip. It is easy to forget how beautiful the desert is, and how exciting the driving. His reaction to both made my day. It's great that our club is friendly toward visitors.

Viking, as always a well organized and executed trip. I am happy to assist anytime. I think every newbie in the club must know you by name. It is unfortunate that there were not more Marshalls to assess the group for upgrades but it was a great introduction to an intermediate trip for the Newbies.

[timo]

Viking, big thanks to you for such an enjoyable trip. I had a wonderful time, was looking for a star but that is ok. Looking forward yet another trip with you...
apart from Abujaguar's incident, the whole trip was awesome and the whole team was amazing.. simply a great bunch of guys!!

[Abu Jaguar]

Who is calling ?

C'mon guys , it is not that big trouble for me and i really had fun with all of you and Viking as always , nice to meet old and new faces.

WELL

I will stop using this car for the time and wait me in .Soon ..........................very soon with something DIFFERENT

(congratulation viking and mike no more troubles with TrailBlazer)

So farewell my lovely trailblazer and welcome ........................................ HUMMMMM not decided yet

I can see a car is waiting somewhere

[Nasser]

Who is calling ?

C'mon guys , it is not that big trouble for me and i really had fun with all of you and Viking as always , nice to meet old and new faces.

WELL

I will stop using this car for the time and wait me in .Soon ..........................very soon with something DIFFERENT

(congratulation viking and mike no more troubles with TrailBlazer)

So farewell my lovely trailblazer and welcome ........................................ HUMMMMM not decided yet

I can see a car is waiting somewhere

Yah...I can see it 2 It went thataway :jeeping:

[Abu Jaguar]

Thanks Nasser , I was looking the wayround