Starting Times for trips

Mac · Post by **Mac** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 5:11 pm

We have just had a great weekend thro the mountains, the drive today was spectacular and challenging. After talking to a few people on the trip ( remember you promised to support this thread!) is it possible that at the start of a trip that everyone is ready to leave straight away instead of having to go to garage to fill up, buy food, water etc, we lost an hour yesterday, leaving ADNOC at Airport at 11.00am. If everyone is ready it is so much easier. I was up early and all ready for 10am lift off but could have had another hour in bed!! It is not just this trip but several others recently, Top Brass, please assist. Any comments welcome, I have big shoulders. Many thanks

DiVeR · Post by **DiVeR** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 5:36 pm

I support this Mal, i also show up packed & ready to go. I know the guys and i don't think anyone would mind 8) 8) 8)

Abo Omar · Post by **Abo Omar** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 5:48 pm

blame and shame

Mpenzi · Post by **Mpenzi** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 6:50 pm

I agree 100%.
Please next time we neeeeed to be prompt.

Jo · Post by Jo » Sat Mar 24, 2007 7:09 pm

Hi all,

Mea culpa (thats Latin and means: Its my fault... man am I good

) I know, I came late and than asked for the immediat pit-stop

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I promise to improve and keep my Disco not only always packed but also always filled up and ready to go !

.. but I thought going to ADNOC is also a part of the 1000-year traditions of AD4x4 (.. any reason for a break is a good reason 8) ) and always a welcome social event...

CU

:hat:

FreeSpirit · Post by **FreeSpirit** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 8:11 pm

Yes Jo the pitstops are part of the tradition,

but then maybe a bit further into the trip when we really need it and before we move out of Adnoc country

I fully support Malpatt. We should all be ready to go at the meeting point/time and even if we do a first stop early in the trip that we keep it short.

Coming back is a different story. Then we need lots of stops to keep awake!!!

DiVeR · Post by **DiVeR** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 10:25 pm

Jo wrote:Hi all,

I promise to improve and keep my Disco not only always packed but also always filled up and ready to go !

:hat:

JO i think you will need to change your signature

:dive:

adiga · Post by **adiga** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 11:22 pm

Even though I was not with you guys, But I agree with you. WE ALL SHOULD COME ON TIME. ready to go.

In any trip organized by me , I'm sure I'll leave sharp on time.

iguana · Post by **iguana** » Sat Mar 24, 2007 11:51 pm

I support you 100% Mal. I always say in my trips that we will leave and will not wait for any one .. But they keep on calling you in the morning saying "I am on my way wait for me" ... ADNOC stops, I HATE IT ... If we stop, it should be only for fuel and toilets, not for buying refreshements ... we can make it as a rule ... Only 15 Minutes stop and we go

Yehia · Post by **Yehia** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 8:51 am

In the trip day, I wake up at 6:00 am and I am ready to go about 8:00.
I can not suggest such early time to start the trip as I know that some
people might be coming from far places.
I agree with Mal about sharp times and with Iguana about ADNOC stops
that is to be for fuel and toilets only but I will add also COFFEE, as it
is essential for me, especially on the wayback.

khaiwi · Post by **khaiwi** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 9:48 am

adiga wrote:Even though I was not with you guys, But I agree with you. WE ALL SHOULD COME ON TIME. ready to go.

In any trip organized by me , I'm sure I'll leave sharp on time.

Yessss, that's my way too, with max 10-15 minutes of waiting margin then "SORRY WE HAVE TO MOVE" only then, members will try harder to be on time keeping in mind they would miss the trip.

I know it sounds a bit harsh but, border lines to be clearly drawn for all. Why should an "earlybird" member suffer from waiting an hour while others take it so easy.

emilk4 · Post by **emilk4** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 11:21 am

i believe we should mention meeting place then move-out time.then each one of us will know how much time he needs whether it's at adnoc or any other place,whether it's for a desperatly needed coffee or snack.move out time we all MOVE out!!! anyone late should have a GPS and follow up...

Mac · Post by **Mac** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 2:44 pm

Thanks for the support everyone, I was worried I may offend, it was never my intention to apportion blame, just to raise the matter after speaking to others with similar feelings. :party:

Jo · Post by Jo » Sun Mar 25, 2007 3:07 pm

malpatt wrote:Thanks for the support everyone, I was worried I may offend, it was never my intention to apportion blame, just to raise the matter after speaking to others with similar feelings. :party:

Hey Mal,

... the truth never offends!!!

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abdalla · Post by **abdalla** » Sun Mar 25, 2007 4:57 pm

I agree ofcourse

like some of the members suggested .. meeting time say at 10 and leaving at 10.15 and thats it. a fixed margin that must be announced before the trip.

Starting Times for trips

Starting Times for trips

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