Tillybean Takes on the Terrain REPORT
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Tillybean Takes on the Terrain REPORT
Most of the group met at Mahwi ADNOC and the rest of the group met up at the Brick Factory.
After the briefing session and with second lead, sweepers, convoy and everything else all sorted we started out on our trip. I was nervous but felt incredibly well supported by everyone on the trip and although I started out slowly, I gradually increased both the speed, pace and difficulty. We found a couple of "play" areas which we all took advantage of and had fun. The route I chose was the Jeep Jamboree route which was nice, but not perhaps quite as challenging as I wanted.
I had the first stuck - purely for demonstration purposes - and then got a pop out too! Others (no names who, but <ahem> Jo and <ahem> 9ball reminded the group that even Marshals can and do get stuck as well.
For my first trip I was very happy - some good learning opportunities for me - and whilst challenging, it certainly hasnt put me off wanting to do my next lead......Sweihan anyone!
I had a huge group, so the thank you's could take a while. I suggest you get a coffee and relax!!
Firstly, a huge thank you to Tawalbeh and Imad for encouraging and supporting my first trip, and I hope Tawalbeh (who couldnt make it) feels better soon.
Then it's on to the lovely Marshal group who showed up to give me great support: Mac and Gillian; 9ball; Smiley who provided wonderful watermelon and then amazing cake; Jo and Tweety; Khaiwi and Gladiator. I felt very honoured to have you all along on my first trip.
To my fantastic second lead Jayne who did a brilliant job, and to Zeer who was my sweeper - thank you so much. Desert_Hawk provided some side sweep cover along with Moe and this too was very much welcomed.
And now to the group:
Eisa - as always, you are a great driver and thanks for your support
Qarouty - really nice to see you out in the sand, and am so glad that your daughter is getting better
Guevera - thanks for coming along - excellent driving
TurkishRider - cok tesekur ederim. Thank you so much for being part of my trip.
And my good friend Boogie - you certainly know how to handle your jeep and it was fun to have you on the trip.
We had along three passengers as well - Sean (as his H3 is not quite ready for the sand), and two friends of Jo's - Ian and John.
And a special mention has to go to Zeer, Eisa and Desert_Hawk for the wonderful BBQ.
At the BBQ area we met up with Carole and her group, and were lucky enough to welcome some extra faces at the BBQ which was really nice to see.
So all in all, a great day, for me anyway, and the support was completely amazing from everyone. From the helpful and encouraging texts, to the phone calls, to the emails to everything. This was definitely a day when I felt the true AD4x4 Family Spirit - long may it live.
I also really appreciated all the feedback - the good, the bad and the ugly and will hopefully take the comments on board for my next trip. Thanks again to everyone for coming along and see you all in the sand soon.
After the briefing session and with second lead, sweepers, convoy and everything else all sorted we started out on our trip. I was nervous but felt incredibly well supported by everyone on the trip and although I started out slowly, I gradually increased both the speed, pace and difficulty. We found a couple of "play" areas which we all took advantage of and had fun. The route I chose was the Jeep Jamboree route which was nice, but not perhaps quite as challenging as I wanted.
I had the first stuck - purely for demonstration purposes - and then got a pop out too! Others (no names who, but <ahem> Jo and <ahem> 9ball reminded the group that even Marshals can and do get stuck as well.
For my first trip I was very happy - some good learning opportunities for me - and whilst challenging, it certainly hasnt put me off wanting to do my next lead......Sweihan anyone!
I had a huge group, so the thank you's could take a while. I suggest you get a coffee and relax!!
Firstly, a huge thank you to Tawalbeh and Imad for encouraging and supporting my first trip, and I hope Tawalbeh (who couldnt make it) feels better soon.
Then it's on to the lovely Marshal group who showed up to give me great support: Mac and Gillian; 9ball; Smiley who provided wonderful watermelon and then amazing cake; Jo and Tweety; Khaiwi and Gladiator. I felt very honoured to have you all along on my first trip.
To my fantastic second lead Jayne who did a brilliant job, and to Zeer who was my sweeper - thank you so much. Desert_Hawk provided some side sweep cover along with Moe and this too was very much welcomed.
And now to the group:
Eisa - as always, you are a great driver and thanks for your support
Qarouty - really nice to see you out in the sand, and am so glad that your daughter is getting better
Guevera - thanks for coming along - excellent driving
TurkishRider - cok tesekur ederim. Thank you so much for being part of my trip.
And my good friend Boogie - you certainly know how to handle your jeep and it was fun to have you on the trip.
We had along three passengers as well - Sean (as his H3 is not quite ready for the sand), and two friends of Jo's - Ian and John.
And a special mention has to go to Zeer, Eisa and Desert_Hawk for the wonderful BBQ.
At the BBQ area we met up with Carole and her group, and were lucky enough to welcome some extra faces at the BBQ which was really nice to see.
So all in all, a great day, for me anyway, and the support was completely amazing from everyone. From the helpful and encouraging texts, to the phone calls, to the emails to everything. This was definitely a day when I felt the true AD4x4 Family Spirit - long may it live.
I also really appreciated all the feedback - the good, the bad and the ugly and will hopefully take the comments on board for my next trip. Thanks again to everyone for coming along and see you all in the sand soon.
Tillybean / Sam
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Thank you for the nice trip, look forward to have more challenging tracks following you.
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Sounds like a great trip Sam ,,, Congrt. for your succesful you do deserve that sweeti
hope I will be able to join your next trip soon and sorry for missing this one
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Appearently you had a great trip dear Sam. I am sure that you did very well leading wise and I look forward to seeing you loaded by more stars soon
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Thank you Sam, very nice track, great to be back in the sands after a summer break. John was a great passenger, and it is because of him I got stuck, he wanted to take pictures from the top of a dune! Looking foward to your next lead trip. Will see you all at the Season Opening trip on the 14th of October ( flying to Germany next Friday for a pilgrimage).
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Tillybean Takes on the Terrain REPORT
Thanks Sam for the lovely trip, enjoyed it a lot.
The convoy was large, but you handled it very well, thumbs up.
The gathering at the BBQ point was great, very relaxing.
It was nice seeing everyone, marshals and members, and hope to see you all soon on the 14th next month. Till then, take care.
The convoy was large, but you handled it very well, thumbs up.
The gathering at the BBQ point was great, very relaxing.
It was nice seeing everyone, marshals and members, and hope to see you all soon on the 14th next month. Till then, take care.
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congraaaaats SAM!
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You really took a step which will make you start managing trips for the upcoming period till you achieve what you are aiming to acheive.
We really had the opportunity to meet a big number of marshall and members because of the good friendship you have established in the club.
Hope we can see you soon in the sand and whenever you decide to manage a trip certainly We are ready for support.
We really had the opportunity to meet a big number of marshall and members because of the good friendship you have established in the club.
Hope we can see you soon in the sand and whenever you decide to manage a trip certainly We are ready for support.
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Congrats Tillybean on leading your first trip! Hopefully some time soon, the likes of me will also be able to attend advanced trips! See you in the sand soon!
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Hi Sam,
... was a nice gathering on wheels. Al Khatim is a certainly a good start of a leader-career.
Thank you Sam, Yann and Imad of carrying my guests in, around and out of desert. I am sure they enjoyed every sandcorn...
See you all out there....
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... was a nice gathering on wheels. Al Khatim is a certainly a good start of a leader-career.
Thank you Sam, Yann and Imad of carrying my guests in, around and out of desert. I am sure they enjoyed every sandcorn...
See you all out there....
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well done Sam, it was nice seeing you!!!!!! sorry I coul'd not stay for the BBQ but did promise a diner with my wife!
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hi sam,
thanks for the great trip. after having been out for quite some time, this was a perfect start into the winter season.
you've done very well and i believe everyone enjoyed the day out with you.
thanks to all marshalls for looking after us.
sean, good to see you and jayne again, mate. good luck against the 'baguettes'. confident for a final against the wallabies
until next time,
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thanks for the great trip. after having been out for quite some time, this was a perfect start into the winter season.
you've done very well and i believe everyone enjoyed the day out with you.
thanks to all marshalls for looking after us.
sean, good to see you and jayne again, mate. good luck against the 'baguettes'. confident for a final against the wallabies
until next time,
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Thanks Sam for a great lead, very enjoyable day, nice seeing everyone at the bbq at the end, some good chefs in the club, sensational cake Smiely.. Eisa, Zeer and Mo you certainly no how to bbq . Hope to do another trip with you soon, Jayne
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All i can share for our yesterdays trip was simply awesome we all had a great time
btw it was your first organized trip but you really made it wonderful i really enjoyed your leading and hope to join you in coming future
btw it was your first organized trip but you really made it wonderful i really enjoyed your leading and hope to join you in coming future
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boogie nice to see you again too, happy with the AB's today Lets hope for an AB/Aussie final, see you in the sand soon Jayne
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