Monday Intermediate Drive - Sweihan
Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2020 11:30 pm
The minimum number of drivers was completed at 1:30 pm so we were able to go on with the trip.
Met ahead of time at the meeting time. It was Thomas' first trip after being promoted to advance (Congratulations), so we decided to change it to an advance drive since we had no intermediate drivers anyway.
We deflated and did the briefing about side cresting safety procedures, then we hit the dunes with Hadi as my second lead, and Thomas as the sweeper.
Started very slowly to shake the rust off after couple months away from the sand, then we took the first side crest for Thomas who crossed it very nicely, I led through more small crests, and I watched Thomas take all of them with confidence. Hadi was taking all the crests smoothly being a veteran advance driver, and he wisely changed the track when I was surprised with unpleasant bumps or such. And of course I had to get stuck once as a demonstration for Thomas Thank you Hadi for pulling me out.
We did not climb high dunes, to avoid over stressing our engines in that heat.
Drove for 2 hours, and covered 40 KMS.
I had so much fun with you guys, and it was a pleasure meeting you Thomas. As usual, it's always a pleasure driving with you Hadi.
See you again soon guys!
Met ahead of time at the meeting time. It was Thomas' first trip after being promoted to advance (Congratulations), so we decided to change it to an advance drive since we had no intermediate drivers anyway.
We deflated and did the briefing about side cresting safety procedures, then we hit the dunes with Hadi as my second lead, and Thomas as the sweeper.
Started very slowly to shake the rust off after couple months away from the sand, then we took the first side crest for Thomas who crossed it very nicely, I led through more small crests, and I watched Thomas take all of them with confidence. Hadi was taking all the crests smoothly being a veteran advance driver, and he wisely changed the track when I was surprised with unpleasant bumps or such. And of course I had to get stuck once as a demonstration for Thomas Thank you Hadi for pulling me out.
We did not climb high dunes, to avoid over stressing our engines in that heat.
Drove for 2 hours, and covered 40 KMS.
I had so much fun with you guys, and it was a pleasure meeting you Thomas. As usual, it's always a pleasure driving with you Hadi.
See you again soon guys!