Inland Sea with Overnight Camping

Hi Babu John,

I've seen your post on this site and read a couple of articles that mention you in connection with camping at the Inland Sea. We have a group (8 adults, 1 child) that are hoping to visit the Inland Sea this Thursday in three 4WD vehicles to camp overnight and return on Friday. None of us know the track in, although I have seen it on Google Maps and GPS maps. I am looking at getting a GPS unit and loading a Garmin map from the internet to find the route and in case of emergency. Can you recommend a GPS unit or do you have any other advice for getting there safely? I appreciate any help you may be able to offer.

Regards Vince.

no need to worry guys, this time i'll pass. i'm just learning how to swim. it won't take an hour for me to drown.hahahah we're in for the next trip.

Once we have the topic with the photos up and running (from this trip) we will start a new one as soon as PerfectStranger has the details of costs involved.

I volunteer to ride the jetski around to make sure kanaway doesn't run out of air/water ;)

So thanks perfectStranger for the great spot too!(u r not stranger any more : )

u guys gonna have to start a new topic 4 this new Dhow /Island trip, and QL have to feature it too :p (and another topic for swimmers to the island with canaway!but this time they have to leave 1 day before us! J. kidding : )

As far as I know they rent dhows on the Bandar sea (near the pearl Statue on the cornish).. and every one will pay an amount equals the cost of rent divided on the group number.

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I dream things that never were; and I say, "Why not?"

... go take a raincheck! We don't need ignorant idiots like you around.

... went to the Inland Sea Camping Trip! Just shows how many good friendships emerged from this event.

Once again THANK YOU to the ones who registered for the event and showed up too :)

This Dhow Trip won't be for free, we will arrange a meeting point to collect the money for this trip beforehand and the occupation will be on a first pay - first serve basis. Do not worry because we will make sure that there will be more than one place and time for you to pay the organizers the amount for the event.

Looking forward to this next event already! :)))

dhow trip? count us in! :)

Thanks Observer :))) I am happy you guys felt looked after.

Of course we can wait for the special ones!!!

PerfectStranger, will it be an organized camp? I mean... with conditions? Just wondering because my back doesn't seem to want to recover from this camping trip!

I have just emailed the photos to QL, so it should only be a matter of time now til they are up. If any of you want the photos emailed directly to your email address, please send me your email via pm and I will send them on.

Have a lovely day everybody!

Come on v can always wait for the special ones...

and moreover its 2-3 weeks from now...there is time for u to go and come back...

I have heard that Canaway plans to swim till the island...we might need jetskys to find him in the ocean...

Canaway , just pullin your tired legs..and thanks for your email..friends are never a burden and i really enjoyed my picnic and trust me it was adventure looking for you and i really enjoyed it.

Haha my chaiirrrr!!!

btw Observer, I didn't find the spot alone. perfectstranger was out scouting in front so he deserves some credit too, well done mate!

I'll be out of the country until the 17th so I don't think I'll make this dhow trip, next one then =D

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Your chairs with me buddy...

I stole it...lol

Ok Dhow Trip...

Will find and let you knwo the rates, this time the overnight camping will be an Island.

I will confirm on the details and update you guys b4 this weekend...

2 weeks from now sounds good to me..

and Yes this time we will have some sort of group activities to get every one along..

Hey!

It was a memorable trip and one of those memories that get stuck in humans mind 4 ever!

Organizing was very good and the place DonMeister found above the hill was awesome! It felt like Hawai!

From the moment we arrived to sealine, Alumnar was like a mother to all of us.

The kids also added a cool taste to our trip.

Trekkers what u did was powerful! wish someday will be as fit as u and do it with u! You amazed Every one I told about how far your trekking was!

The only con in this trip was the lack of group activities during our staying there in the camp and around the fire. The interaction happened in small groups in the camp rather than in one big group.

It could have been even more fun if we had someone organizing some group activities..

Now the Dhow Trip looks very cool. Maybe we can do it after 2 - 3 weeks from now!

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I dream things that never were; and I say, "Why not?"

Sounds like a fab idea PerfectStranger!!! So how do we go about starting to organize that?

Next time I want to sleep out under the stars just like you did mate... I cannot believe the sky at 3,30 a.m., millions of stars, what a sight!!! - I was awake in the car whilst Tony was snoring away under a collapsed tent!

You and Don did so well hunting kanaway down. People like you guys are hard to find and we are so happy to have had you with us - not only due to your experience but mainly because of your great personalities :)))

Tony sends regards back Feazi and he says you know how to contact him if you want to - we are always only a phone call away :) maybe a coffee at the souq soon? ;)

and to all the others...

Amazing team work. i am working almost every day so not much on QL.

But i had an amazing time. Feels like i have found good people to hang out with.

don v had a ball, did we ?? and finally we hunted our Prey..Mr Canway...lol

Next time i m trecking with you buddy...

Alumnar...I really really enjoyed...thankyou for the initiative,,,

Next should b "Dhow Trip " what say guys ???

Hi friends look like you all enjoyed a lot that’s great,,, sorry for that day, I left early coz of my friend problem, and I missed a big evening, better luck next time hope to see all of you in near future.

Thanks Alumnar you did well everything was systematically set, and it was a good experience, I hope Tony will be better now, say my regards to him and please arrange this kind of gathering frequently.

Perfect stranger (RAJ) cool dude; feel sad for your car hope u already took out of your car from there, if u still need any help let me know. It was great time with you.

Donmeister you almost kill us (me and my friend), it was a great ride we enjoyed a lot

Waiting for the pics...............

for this great day and night. It was a wonderful experience and memory for us. We met a wonderful group of people. All of you were really nice and ready to help out.

We really felt very safe during the trip. We were very sure of that. I think that is the most amazing side of being a group.

Yesterday all I could do was to sleep. Besides, I ll always remember that wind noise through night, although that was the reason I couldnt sleep all night, after Tony s scary ghost stories ;)

Alumnar so sorry to hear your husband s got flu. Hope he recovers soon. Btw my daughter is still talking about your delicious pasta salad.

Finally, thanks to you all,

Great event Alumnar! Thanks a lot for organizing it!

crazy_fish never showed up, but I met an amazing co-pilot!

Kanaway, was glad to be able to help out. It was a wild ride trying to find you, across the dunes, into the bushes, both our cars nearly got stuck once but we managed to push on. It must've been quite a sight for you guys when we saw you and all that was visible were two headlights thundering towards you haha ;)

Sadly, I didn't find the time to go fishing, will make up for that today at the Corniche, despite the weather. I'm looking forward to the next event so go ahead and count me in!! =D

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4.0 L AMC 242, no rear-trac bar

2 130w KC DayLighters

Future mods: Lift and wheels, paintjob

What a great time out! Alumnar, fantastic organising, a real pleasure to meet you and your other half. I can't wait for the next opportunity to get together with you, I'm sure it will be just as good fun!

I throughly enjoyed myself and it was so nice to meet so many friendly people.

I hope Tony gets better soon - Man flu is so awful!

Subaqua1961

Thanks Everybody! We really appreciate the assistance extended and patience for waiting coz we were stuck twice + 1 hehehe :). It sure was a memorable experience for my family and coz the four of us did it for the first time (Camping & Sand Bashing).

Alumnar, hubby & Aimee ...our extremely warmest thanks. The trip would have not been a great success without you guys!!

Anton & wife... satay was realy good as well as the coffee. I am looking forward in having my 2nd cup soon. Thanks pare :)

Kanaway & Me1st...thanks for the conversation (para lang tayong nakatambay sa kanto)....never had that kind of coversation in years :) Thanks thanks.

Subaqua1961...the Powerkite flying Guru!! i took some pics and shall gladly share them with you. just pm me your email :)more power mate!!

Allison, Ken & lí'l Emma...thanks for looking after us during the trip. It havent escaped our attention that you guys were always there whenever we got stuck. Our deepest appreciation. Thanks for the muffin given to rdy :)

Thanks to our Teamleader B1, for the encouragement, assistance and for sharing your expertise.

Looking forward in seeing you all once again.....till then, keep safe. Godbless you all guys!!

Fr8rain_1228, Mameejhy, JD & RD

yes, i agree with you!!

12 hours trekking?? that's Ouch for the non-professional like me. LOL :p

Goodnight and C yah soon!

oi migs, na touch naman ako. thanks a lot! i am excited to see the pics you've taken this morning. would u mind to share it with me? :p

Please let me know next time u plan things...wanna join for sure. IS there anything interesting on the north with something like dunes, etc?

... what do you mean you didn't make it? You DID make it and you should be proud of your achievement! Not many people can say they did what you guys did. Trekking for 12 hours??? I admire you all for that :)

Worrying is part of friendship - if you don't care, you don't worry, right?

See you very soon, love and hugs to you all :)

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"

i would like to thank you all for making the event great. it was really an unforgettable event. to alumnar, tony, don, perfectstranger we are really sorry for making you worried about us. thank you very very much for the effort to find us in the dark. though we didn't made it we enjoyed our journey, we learned a lot of things and we found good friends. paul and jen, anton and his lovely wife, donnie and family, to che, ging and bong thank you guys see you soon!

... will be organized according to all your suggestions. Maybe something different this time? I feel like I have been run over by a truck at the moment, I am so tired!!!

Will be in touch tomorrow with photos. For now all I want is MY BED!!! My husband Tony is down with the flu - it seems that women DO have more resistance than men ;)

Thank you again to all. ANY and EVERY suggestion for next events will be taken on board and followed strictly by everybody. THANK YOU for following the safety rules in the desert.

Good night to you all, hope you have a wonderful sleep tonight! :)))

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"

Hi Alumnar, the camping was fantastic! We also thank you for this great opportunity! We are also thankful to Kanaway, Lea, and the rest of the group who made their effort and made the event more meaningful. God bless you!

Jencake & Subaqua1961

fantastic event alumar!!!

was a first for me. have a huge check list to sort out for the next event. hopefully soon.

made some great new friends tooo.

hey PS let me knlow when ur heading out there again.

just pm me your contact

cheers

Had a great time thanks all

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... I don't know where to start!

First of all - thank you to all who attended it and made it a weekend to remember!!! It was a fantastic group of people and we loved meeting you all. Tony and I have made some good friends this weekend who we hope to see again very soon!

A HUGE praise and THANK YOU to Perfect_Stranger and DonMeister. You are 2 amazing people who go out of their way to help others and make sure that everybody is ok. Without you two this event would not have been as amazing as it was! Once again THANK YOU.

To my lovely tent neighbour - for treating me to the best food I had in YEARS! THANK YOU! :)))

Trekkers - we admire your strength and you did so well. We never gave up in finding you after dark when you lost your way and look forward to seing you soon.

For the team effort in keeping everybody warm with wood supplied for our HUGE campfire - thank you for the supplies, they sure lasted til bedtime!

For those whose contact I do not have - I am in the process of uploading the photos and will send them tomorrow to QL for them to be uploaded. Please give me your email address via private message and I will make sure to email you all the photos I have.

For all childfriendly people - THANK YOU for helping making this weekend a memorable one for our daughter :)

More events will follow... just watch this space ;)

People hope you are having fun now! I haven't seen this topic unfortunately((((, so couldn't join...((

r u planning to set off again in the near future? Would love to join you since never been in there...Thanks

I hope you are all having a good time? shame me and mine couldn't be there but some of our family have just arrived :-)

Hope everybody is well :) looking forward to seing you at Sealine in a few hours! Have a safe journey there :)

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"

sorry guys, wendsday/thursday i was realy realy bussy, so i cound't in touch with u all till now.. but anyway, al least all the stuff needed for us has ready. also midsize charcoal grill for our BBQ and some indonesian satay for us. ihave litle bit space for 2 more people with our small 4x4, or some stuff needed to carry or some gal of water. pls PM me for this up to 9AM or let me know at sealine before departure.

alumnar my problem till now is for campfire wood, seems it very difficult to findout in qatar.. i ll try it again, hopefuly.. but otherwise, i will remove &cut my flat door for this..

and subaqua. i have peace of mind now.heheheh gudnyt guys! see you tom. we will start the trek 9am-930. EU if you arrive already please give me a call.

Checked some weather reports. Shouldn't start getting bad until Saturday night, so we should be fine! =D

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4.0 L AMC 242, no rear-trac bar

2 130w KC DayLighters

Future mods: Lift and wheels, paintjob

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"

You're welcome! Nice meeting you and to your lovely wife. :) Goodnight all!

If any of you want to organize a team to go at 3 it is up to you guys. Our departure time has been set for weeks now and we are sticking to it. We have many people travelling with children and want to make it to the campsite well before sundown to set up camp.

The coordinates for the camp are mentioned above in this topic under camp1.

Glad to hear about the weather - but rain and storm predicted for saturday. We just have to take it as it comes - and pack up if it starts raining on saturday as the conditions to drive on wet sand are much worse for non-experienced drivers.

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"

Hi guys I just read about the trip. I would like to join you also. I have a 4x4 but like freakysaf said it will be difficult to come at 12. If anyone have GPS we can leave at three and reach same place.

Let me know.

Well we have Kanaway's stuff now so he's a happy bunny.

We have been let down by the others who said they would come with us so it's just car +2 now. If anyone is still looking for a lift let me know as I have space. You'll need your own gear obviously. I would like to get down there well before 12 so am thinking of leaving Doha around 09.30 (First come ...first served).

If anyone's interested I'm going to bring down a couple of power kites if anyone fancies a go.

Looking forward to meeting you guys tomorrow ......

freakysaf as you know for us is difficult to wait up to 3'o clock because we have to set our camp before sun set,

and for me also i will pray in umsaeed and i will join the team, the only way you have if u have GPS and have dune experience you can join us later...

dear alumnar....................

v are ready 2 come but v have 2 finish our lunch and our preparation will going on...........at last we can come there only 3 pm ,because of the 2morrow the eid day.............can u advice me a solution...v are coming with 2 ...4 wheel with 9 members......

Alumnar don't panic I just check the weather conditions on weather.com (the most trusted weather website) and it says that friday will be SUNNY, and saturday is partially cloudy, so don't worry.

Check it here:

http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/businesstraveler/weekend/QAXX0001?from=dayDetails_topnav_business

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I dream things that never were; and I say, "Why not?"

i have send you a message yesterday have you received it ??

Our vehicle is a Midnight Blue Nissan X-Terra. I am just printing 2 sheets of paper with QATAR LIVING on them to put on the car - look for us just off Sealine :)

Will keep checking in tonight :)

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"

if u need the lift up to sealine.. plz PM me or call

You know how to contact me if needed :)))

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"

all of our things were taken care of.fr8rain will help us with the water and jencake with tent and other stuff. thanks a lot guys for your help. see all tomorrow!

... Doha is expecting a storm tonight????

Of all weekends... Grrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!

Anyway - plans procede as usual UNLESS the storm hits Doha tomorrow morning.

Crazyfish - great to have you and your friend sorted. Shows that it does help turning up at events ;)

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"

looking fwd to see u all 2mrw..

thanks again to alumnar, donmeister & the observer... thankx a lot for accommodating us..

cheers

Good Job Alumnar and Feazi...

I m a bit stuk at work as we r shifting to the new builing tday...

But i do remember to collect the wood, which will be done b4 10pm tday.

Guys do not forget Warm clothes and a First Aid kit.

Its ok I can accommodate crazyfish's friend.

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hmmm lot of conversion.. so people are warming up, thats sound great, and if anyone dont have transportaion upto sealine can contact me, but 1 or 2 only let me know if need any help...

I replied to your email into your yahoo inbox :)

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"

ill make room for that kanaway, not a problem.

please see below :)

1. kanaway

2. perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3. Alumnar + 4 + 2 children

4. Jackmohan2007

5. Bluemountain

6. Rollinstone.

7. nomad_08

8. Pajju

9. Macgyver + 2person

10. Arnisador_ako+1(my lovely wife,medic also)

11. me1st (kanaway's b_tter half:)

12. azilana7037 +1

13. FriedUnicorn + 3 Girls

14. Nomecool{ + family 3}

15. Imdave

16. adilkhan31 + 1

17. mister mister + 6

18. DonMeister + 1

19. jasimthani

20. khemcho

21. Feazi + 2 friend

22. antonta + 1

23. Saeed1990

24. Jencake

25. Texas_Ranger

26. crescent +husband + 1 daughter

27. bakod + 4

28- rEzyMalEk

29. Crazyfish + 1Frnd

30. Mughal

31. Aasi

32. Prem & jayshree

33. Chad + 01

34. mohammed adnan + 1

35. The Observer+ 2 friends.

36. Bommerang + 2

37.quest4mat

38. Aliken1963

39. irhans.

40. o0i0 + 4 friends

41. Sapsarara + 1 friend

42. fr8rain_1228 + Wifee + 2kids :)

... lovely to meet you yesterday :) BUT you did pay it - even if you had to come back! ;)

Thanks for giving crazyfish a lift. Now we just need one more seat for his friend - shouldn't be difficult! :)))

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"

Almost ran off without paying the bill haha!

Ok, so I'll keep my passenger side empty for crazy_fish and load up whatever I need in the back. I'll try to get some wood as well, however much will fit.

See you at Sealine tomorrow at noon then! =D

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Red '92 YJ Laredo

4.0 L AMC 242, no rear-trac bar

2 130w KC DayLighters

Future mods: Lift and wheels, paintjob

I for one do not want to share my number with people I have not met, and specially not post it on a public forum. Once we meet up in Sealine, all the involved people in the camping trip will receive my phone number. Groups are not arranged yet, they will depend on the number of cars showing.

Observer, do you have a free space in your car? If yes... Please keep one seat free for crazyfish's friend as he needs a lift. They both showed up at the meet yesterday, so I insist in them having first priority in getting a lift from somebody from Sealine to the Inland Sea.

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"

im sorry abut last night i did come to the souq but my friend Received an important phone call so i went back see you tomorrow in sea-line i think if the leaders send Their numbers to us it will be more easier to us to connect in there abut me i will call feazi but i need anther leader number if you don't mined for more safety if any thing happens.

... we will accomodate them easily.

I will touch base again this afternoon. I am off to the police station to damage my blood pressure once again!!!

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"

things, the heaviest is the bottled water(25gals). the rest will be a 2 pcs 2kgtent and some foods.

... bring your own first aid. We need enough tow ropes, sand shovels, one tyre pressure gauge PER VEHICLE.

BE AT Sealine at 12 noon!!! DEPARTURE FROM SEALINE WILL NOT BE DELAYED - IF YOU TURN UP AT 1,15 WHICH IS DEPARTURE TIME WE WILL NOT WAIT TO ACCOMODATE YOU IN THE CONVOY!!!! You will need to sort tyre pressure out and get ready to depart, joining the convoy you will be in and getting your car numbered for the team leader to know his group is complete.

I have so far nominated 4 team leaders - you will all follow us (our car) in groups of 10. The intermediate leaders are there to keep an eye on their smaller groups.

Team leaders:

Alumnar - ahead of the convoy

Perfect Stranger - team leader

DonMeister - team leader

Feazi - team leader

Are you all comfortable with being team leaders?

I now need the tail vehicles for these 4 leaders. Who has enough experience and knows how to keep in line to be at the end of these groups in case somebody gets stuck - to allert everybody to stop and help?

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"

Please make sure that we keep space in some vehicles to accomodate kanaways trekking teams' backpacks and necessary items. They will trek easier and we have agreed we will transport their things for them.

Water - can somebody accomodate in their vehicles kanaways groups' water? Please inform.

freakysaf... ANYBODY can join. You need your own transport, tent and all what you need for the camping trip in order to join us.

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"

1. kanaway

2. perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3. Alumnar + 4 + 2 children

4. Jackmohan2007

5. Bluemountain

6. Rollinstone.

7. nomad_08

8. Pajju

9. Macgyver + 2person

10. Arnisador_ako+1(my lovely wife,medic also)

11. me1st (kanaway's b_tter half:)

12. azilana7037 +1

13. FriedUnicorn + 3 Girls

14. Nomecool{ + family 3}

15. Imdave

16. adilkhan31 + 1

17. mister mister + 6

18. DonMeister + 1

19. jasimthani

20. khemcho

21. Feazi + 2 friend

22. antonta + 1

23. Saeed1990

24. Jencake

25. Texas_Ranger

26. crescent +husband + 1 daughter

27. bakod + 4

28- rEzyMalEk

29. Crazyfish + 1Frnd

30. Mughal

31. Aasi

32. Prem & jayshree

33. Chad + 01

34. mohammed adnan + 1

35. The Observer+ 2 friends.

36. Bommerang + 2

37.quest4mat

38. Aliken1963

39. irhans.

40. o0i0 + 4 friends

41. Sapsarara + 1 friend

I hope its still possible to join?

Really sorry guys, my driver (subaqua1961) was detained at work and I couldn't get there :(

We will be coming and can't wait to see you tomorrow - unsure of the confirmed number.

Is there (other than everything previously posted, as I have now read EVERYTHING!)I need to know.

Really looking forward to this now :)

feazi don't worry its just that every body are lazy to come to souq meeting before holiday but on friday u will see lots and lots of people coming to this famous historical trip! Me myself will bring 5 friends in 2 4x4 cars.

But guys u didn't brief us about what u spoke about in the meeting today?

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I dream things that never were; and I say, "Why not?"

Alumnar, sorry to hear about your accident. I did not recieve an email with contact details. We have room for wood and if you want my wife and I can drop by tomorrow anytime after 12:00 noon. You can email me at

[email protected]

freakysaf said any date confirmation? ...

you got late just today we came back from that event, better luck next time

come on man why all of you repeating same question please pleas READ THE TOPIC you will get all the details with date and plans.......

Thanks Alumnar its my pleasure to help you to arrange such a big event, i was bit disappointed with the other fellows who didnt attend the meeting, well i wish it will not happen on Friday,

Friends please be there on time and once againg read the full topic and get all the require information...

so far we have good plans for the event, keep this good work on and sure we have a very good time.

I have not received an email yet..

just to re-confirm, my email is

[email protected]

GUYS WHAT ARE THEV PLANS FOR EID HOLIDAYS.

BENNY

any date confirmation?

it was nice meeting all of u guys ( guys who turned up)... Looking forward to see u guys on friday.

Kankway, please buzz me if you guys need any lift up to Sealine. my vehicle can accommodate 3 more.

Cheers

alumnar...............

I have a doubt , whether there will be a set up for staying as family or bachelours,

organizing an activity is not as easy as listing names in here. we did this in order for us to enjoy this camping trip and avoid hassles on the trip. thanks a lot to alumnar, tony, feazi,crazyfish and perfectstranger. i have a 2 5gal water bottles here. if anybody have an extra space in your cars please inform. these waters are for all of us. i will try to bring some dishes to share for the group, also need a place for those. see you guys!

... I have sent you all an email sharing our respective contact details.

Kanaway - looking forward to hearing from you :)

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"

Well if anyone has any last minute spots available pm me asap id love to go into the dessert + I can bring.. Supplies.. I have 6 bags of skittles, perhaps we can empty the packets and split them among ourselves incase all our vehicles get stuck,we can use them as emergency food to survive on till help comes, so lemme know once again

... at the moment and after the turnout for the meeting tonight there are no lifts available. DonMeister is giving crazyfish a lift, we are trying to get crazyfish's mate a lift as they came to the meeting tonight. That is the least that was expected from people who did need a lift and are so eager to attend our desert weekend.

As for the get-together tonight to discuss the event and any advise - to be honest, don't put your name down if you can't be asked to make some team effort! Less than 10% of the registered people for the event turned up??? Come on guys, give me a bloody break! I was involved in a car accident today and I was there!!!

All I can say for now is THANK YOU to kanaway and his lovely wife, perfect_stranger, crazyfish and friend, DonMeister and a special THANKS to Feazi who has been my right hand man in getting this event into the final phase. I appreciate who could not make it and pm'd me about it - no problem :).

BUT the rest of you??? Just bear in mind - be self-sufficient on this camping trip. This is the main advise. Wood for the camp fire - we have 4 vehicles with some wood so far, more wood needed. Bring your own first aid kit, tow rope, tyre pressure gauge (VERY IMPORTANT!!!) and if you find it in your hearts to be kind enough to bring some bottles of water for our trekkers - we would appreciate that and I will even pay you from my pocket for the water if needed! Don't expect things to be done for you - this IS a team effort and it will reflect on how the next event will be planned and executed.

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"

my appologize, finaly i still coundn't joint the meeting tonight.. but let me know any best decission made for this BIG BIG event,..,

Hey does anyone have room for my friend and I? Id have went to the meeting tonight for sure to ask but I only just read about this today.. Id LOVE to go, never done something like this before but ive got a tent I can use, so if anyone has room for 2 guys please let me know

P.s: Ill love you forever

... yes I am coming tonight, don't worry. It takes a lot to knock me off my feet, not just some damage on the car. It is fine for driving and I will be there! See you all soon :)

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"

arabic coffee shop opposite the ice creamery, I think it's Baskin Robins. It is further up in this topic posted by Feazi.

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"

Hii all

Could you please to explain the exacly place to arrange the meeting at souch to night.???

Thx

Irhans

car accident??? aRE U SURE u can manage to go tonight?? sorry i can't read all these postings - as i said i am too busy. c yah!

Want an update? READ the TOPIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Looking forward to seing you guys tonight. Am a bit shaken at the moment as was involved in a car accident this lunchtime and only now got home :(((

See you later guys! :)))))

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"

Guys don't forget to bring ur food that u want to grill like Hotdog, Kebab or frozen Burger (easer to store) or any type of food u prefer cause I won't give u any bite of my burgers!(kidding)

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I dream things that never were; and I say, "Why not?"

you better drop by souq waqif tonight 830 pm(up to 10pm maybe. see you there!

Need an update... I can invite 5 friends with me.. Sorry, been soo busy.

Alumnar, we are happy to be a paert of the group.

We can drop by your place this afternoon to pick up wood. Any time after 3:00PM. You can email me the directions/phone number. [email protected]

Talk to you soon.

if you are going to join the trek no need for a car. we don't have a car either. we can find someone who will allow us to hitch a ride but we love to do the trekking. see you tonight!

" it's not about the destination, it's about the journey"

' am really eager and looking forward to meet you peeps..

but- one thing playing into my mind - are you really sure... that i could join the walk even i dont have car?

thanks.

I'll see you at the Souqs tonight everyone!

Really looking forward to the trip! =D

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Red '92 YJ Laredo

4.0 L AMC 242, no rear-trac bar

2 130w KC DayLighters

Future mods: Lift and wheels, paintjob

Sorry

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1. kanaway

2. perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3. Alumnar + 4 + 2 children

4. Jackmohan2007

5. Bluemountain

6. Rollinstone.

7. nomad_08

8. Pajju

9. Macgyver + 2person

10. Arnisador_ako+1(my lovely wife,medic also)

11. me1st (kanaway's b_tter half:)

12. azilana7037 +1

13. FriedUnicorn + 3 Girls

14. Nomecool{ + family 3}

15. Imdave

16. adilkhan31 + 1

17. mister mister + 6

18. DonMeister + 1

19. jasimthani

20. khemcho

21. Feazi + 2 friend

22. antonta + 1

23. Saeed1990

24. Jencake

25. Texas_Ranger

26. crescent +husband + 1 daughter

27. bakod + 4

28- rEzyMalEk

29. Crazyfish + 1Frnd

30. Mughal

31. Aasi

32. Prem & jayshree

33. Chad + 01

34. mohammed adnan + 1

35. The Observer+ 2 friends.

36. Bommerang + 2

37.quest4mat

38. Aliken1963

39. irhans.

40. o0i0 + 4 friends

OMG come on new comers read the full topic before posting the list and asking a Question for the 10th time!

@ O0I0 the time and place and all other details were mentioned 10 times in the 4 pages so u can know them by reading!

1. kanaway

2. perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3. Alumnar + 4 + 2 children

4. Jackmohan2007

5. Bluemountain

6. Rollinstone.

7. nomad_08

8. Pajju

9. Macgyver + 2person

10. Arnisador_ako+1(my lovely wife,medic also)

11. me1st (kanaway's b_tter half:)

12. azilana7037 +1

13. FriedUnicorn + 3 Girls

14. Nomecool{ + family 3}

15. Imdave

16. adilkhan31 + 1

17. mister mister + 6

18. DonMeister + 1

19. jasimthani

20. khemcho

21. Feazi + 2 friend

22. antonta + 1

23. Saeed1990

24. Jencake

25. Texas_Ranger

26. crescent +husband + 1 daughter

27. bakod + 4

28- rEzyMalEk

29. Crazyfish + 1Frnd

30. Mughal

31. Aasi

32. Prem & jayshree

33. Chad + 01

34. mohammed adnan + 1

35. The Observer+ 2 friends.

36. Bommerang + 2

37.quest4mat

38. Aliken1963

39. irhans.

40. o0i0 + 4 friends

Oh now we r 40 + friends!

@ Alumnar: Yes we'd better bring gasoline because it makes the firing process lot easier especially when we r taking about a big one!

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I dream things that never were; and I say, "Why not?"

We have done many times the same as you - camping is a first for us. Thank you for volunteering to be a group leader - we sure would like you to be. We have attempted many fishing trips but caught nothing except for a sunburn and half the desert in sand back home :)

My husband has been bringing the wood back from work. I have lots of it here outside the house under covered area, all cut up and ready to fire. Let me know when you can come around, I will happily give you instructions on how to get to my place and exchange phone numbers with you on private message.

Irhans, as I posted earlier, if you need a lift you will need to attend our meeting tomorrow and check if anybody attending has any free space in their vehicle.

Good night everybody, will catch up tomorrow :)

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"

Hii Alumar..

wonderful.. I add my name..hopefully I get a lift. thx.

1. kanaway

2. perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3. Alumnar + 4 + 2 children

4. Jackmohan2007

5. Bluemountain

6. Rollinstone.

7. nomad_08

8. Pajju

9. Macgyver + 2person

10. Arnisador_ako+1(my lovely wife,medic also)

11. me1st (kanaway's b_tter half:)

12. azilana7037 +1

13. FriedUnicorn + 3 Girls

14. Nomecool{ + family 3}

15. Imdave

16. adilkhan31 + 1

17. mister mister + 6

18. DonMeister + 1

19. jasimthani

20. khemcho

21. Feazi + 2 friend

22. antonta + 1

23. Saeed1990

24. Jencake

25. Texas_Ranger

26. crescent +husband + 1 daughter

27. bakod + 4

28- rEzyMalEk

29. Crazyfish + 1Frnd

30. Mughal

31. Aasi

32. Prem & jayshree

33. Chad + 01

34. mohammed adnan + 1

35. The Observer+ 2 friends.

36. Bommerang + 2

37.quest4mat

38. Aliken1963

39. irhans..

Alumnar

I just finished reading all of the comments. My wife and I can collect some wood if we know the address. I have a saw and can cut it to fit in the vehicle. If you need a volunteer for the lead or the back of a group we can do that. We have had many exciting trips to the dunes.

We have a tow strap, compressor, short shovel, battery cables, a tyre plug kit and a home made BBQ.

We very much look forward to making new friends.

Cheers

Ken, Allison and Baby Emma

Hi Alumar...hi all

I don't have 4x4, may I joint..????

thanks

Irhans..

My wife, daughter and I would love to join in. We have been to the inland sea many times for swimming and fishing. Have not managed to catch anything yet, however we love trying. We will not be able to attend your Wednesday meeting, however we do have a 4x4 and all the camping gear. We can carry some of the wood if need be.

1. kanaway

2. perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3. Alumnar + 4 + 2 children

4. Jackmohan2007

5. Bluemountain

6. Rollinstone.

7. nomad_08

8. Pajju

9. Macgyver + 2person

10. Arnisador_ako+1(my lovely wife,medic also)

11. me1st (kanaway's b_tter half:)

12. azilana7037 +1

13. FriedUnicorn + 3 Girls

14. Nomecool{ + family 3}

15. Imdave

16. adilkhan31 + 1

17. mister mister + 6

18. DonMeister + 1

19. jasimthani

20. khemcho

21. Feazi + 2 friend

22. antonta + 1

23. Saeed1990

24. Jencake

25. Texas_Ranger

26. crescent +husband + 1 daughter

27. bakod + 4

28- rEzyMalEk

29. Crazyfish + 1Frnd

30. Mughal

31. Aasi

32. Prem & jayshree

33. Chad + 01

34. mohammed adnan + 1

35. The Observer+ 2 friends.

36. Bommerang + 2

37.quest4mat

38. Aliken1963

Cheers

Ken, Allison and Baby Emma

Alumnar all excellant advice, it sounds like you have made many successful trips to the dunes. I am a certified Red seal automechaic from Canada and the only thing I can add is that you check all your vehicle fluids. Make sure your engine oil is fresh, clean and to the correct level. Check the coolant level, and master cylinder brake fluid. Let the engine get to operating temperture and check automatic trans fluid.

Happy duning................

... are you coming tomorrow evening? If yes we can load our car with wood and bring it over to the Souq and transfer it there into your car. If not needed at Sealine we can easily get rid of it.

For those who do NOT have a 4x4 - if you want to join us and need a lift, you better turn up tomorrow evening to make sure you can get a lift because the vehicles are gonna be pretty full soon.

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"

AGAINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN...

MEET AT SEALINE JUST OFF ROAD AT 12 LUNCHTIME, FRIDAY THE 27TH OF NOVEMBER 2009 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DEPART FROM SEALINE LATEST 1,15 PM FRIDAY THE 27TH OF NOVEMBER 2009 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RETURN FROM INLAND SEA SATURDAY 28TH NOVEMBER 2009 SOMETIME AT LUNCHTIME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is... That... Clear... Now???????

Thank you :)))))))

Feazi, nice to meet you mate, looking forward to tomorrow evening. Thanks for taking some wood load off us - no wood, no dance around the fire!!! Take your pick folks!!!

Links worked for me, thanks DonMeister :) all on the GPS by now! Been burried in digging out the camping gear which spent the summer gaining dust under the stairs (cough cough!!!).

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"

It's still this coming Friday and Saturday eh?

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Red '92 YJ Laredo

4.0 L AMC 242, no rear-trac bar

2 130w KC DayLighters

Future mods: Lift and wheels, paintjob

Source:

- A study Conducted by FriedUnicorn - Vol I (September,1999)

I don't think MagicDragon wants to come along, he wants some rest, so I'll be updating the list as follows:

1. kanaway

2. perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3. Alumnar + 4 + 2 children

4. Jackmohan2007

5. Bluemountain

6. Rollinstone.

7. nomad_08

8. Pajju

9. Macgyver + 2person

10. Arnisador_ako+1(my lovely wife,medic also)

11. me1st (kanaway's b_tter half:)

12. azilana7037 +1

13. FriedUnicorn + 3 Girls

14. Nomecool{ + family 3}

15. Imdave

16. adilkhan31 + 1

17. mister mister + 6

18. DonMeister + 1

19. jasimthani

20. khemcho

21. Feazi + 2 friend

22. antonta + 1

23. Saeed1990

24. Jencake

25. Texas_Ranger

26. crescent +husband + 1 daughter

27. bakod + 4

28- rEzyMalEk

29. Crazyfish + 1Frnd

30. Mughal

31. Aasi

32. Prem & jayshree

33. Chad + 01

34. mohammed adnan + 1

35. The Observer+ 2 friends.

36. Bommerang + 2

37.quest4mato

Oh and btw, those three links regarding satellite pictures of the camp sites don't seem to work for me. Anyone else experiencing the same problem or is it just my crappy pc?

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Red '92 YJ Laredo

4.0 L AMC 242, no rear-trac bar

2 130w KC DayLighters

Future mods: Lift and wheels, paintjob

FEAZI read this especially the bold one

SAFETY measures: Distance between vehicles! One vehicle going up hill, the other waits until the 1st is over the hill .Careful on top in case the vehicle in front is stuck on the way down. ANY danger situations caused by idiotic driving and ignorance of rules results in being drowned at camp upon arrival!!! (Consider the punishment to be as bad as drowning - I do have a strong latin temper!!!!) ;)

ALUMNAR..!! make sure FEAZi follow this rule coz he is kind of difficult to handle when it comes to dune driving.

Thanks for coming forward with what you can help us with. Getting stuck is always fun, gives us time to get out of the car and have a cigarette break ;) (I nearly overdosed on smoking the first time we went last year with so many stops!)

Guys, are you sure we need gasoline? We normally use those BBQ lighting cubes and newspaper to light big fires and it works every time. What do you think?

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"

*IMPORTANT*

Bring jackets and long jeans/pants. You WILL need them, I was just reading through the new comments and realized myself that when I was there last weekend, we were all huddled around a dying fire trying to stay warm throughout the night.

I might be able to bring some wood, my car isn't made for transport mind you, and the usual supplies to keep me going. I'll help out anyone in need, but at best, I'll only be able to pull them out of the sand since I really have no space in my car. I do have a GPS and a proper tow-rope in case Alumnar wants to add me to the rescue group :P

I'll have a 20L supply of water with me, tap water, and I'll bring along 10L of gasoline just in case. Looking forward to the Souqs tomorrow! =)

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l--L --[]lllll[]-

()_) ()_)-o-)_)

Red '92 YJ Laredo

4.0 L AMC 242, no rear-trac bar

2 130w KC DayLighters

Future mods: Lift and wheels, paintjob

U can see the satellite image of the camp location here:

(I tried to put them here as images using [img] code but didn't work I wonder why!)

Regarding the road I'm pretty sure at least 4 cars will get stuck but its part of the experience and fun anyway!

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I dream things that never were; and I say, "Why not?"

Observer, driving from Sealine to the camp site, if nobody gets stuck and we get there at a reasonably slow pace for everybody to feel comfortable, it will take well over 1 hour.

Yes it will get very cold. That's why we need lots of wood to keep the campfire going all night - that means 12 hours!

Looking forward to meeting you tonight Feazi :)

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"

is it al right i can come on thursday evening to collect some wood. plz be minded that i can only transport the wood up to sealing.. as i'm planing to join some one who will have a 4*4

moreover, if every one intend to come could confirm by a PM to Alumnar it would be gr8. As i know 2 guys out of above list are not coming

Feazi thanks for the map , approx how many KM between Sealine and the camp site? and how much time do we need between sealine and the camp site?

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I dream things that never were; and I say, "Why not?"

Alumnar i will see you today between 6 to 7pm, to release your some burden, I think everybody else have there own resources to arrange wood. Well I m uploading map may be it will help other people...

One more thing, Be careful the desert is cold these days at night! I was there last weekend and it was pretty cold (13 degrees)! so make sure to bring a blanket or some long sleeve T-shirts unless of course u r from Canada!!

Almunar I will answer you regarding the wood: I and my friend will bring some (gonna stuff the back of my pathfinder with piles of wood!) but guys and don't forget to bring some petrol to light the wood easily!

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I dream things that never were; and I say, "Why not?"

Whoever can turn up at 12, we WILL be at Sealine at noon! We will start preparing and numbering vehicles.

DEPARTURE TIME IS 1,15 PM - whether you are there or NOT!!! We have a camp to set up and I have a child with me, so we need a couple of hours daylight after arriving at destination to set up the cars, tents and everything that is necessary.

There will be NO allowances on departure time - unless you are experienced and have a GPS and can make your way yourself to camp1 (coordinates posted earlier by kanaway, thanks mate!).

SAFETY measures: Distance between vehicles! One vehicle going up hill, the other waits until the 1st is over the hill. Careful on top in case the vehicle in front is stuck on the way down. ANY danger situations caused by idiotic driving and ignorance of rules results in being drowned at camp upon arrival!!! (Consider the punishment to be as bad as drowning - I do have a strong latin temper!!!!) ;)

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"

... but I will not deny that I am nervous! :) ;) It is a BIG scale event, yes, but I am confident that all rules followed we will have a magnificent time!!!

The wood is concerning me though. We have to have it as we need to keep the fire going all night til daylight comes. So folks - what is happening about wood? Have some of you got your own wood supply or do you need some?

WILL SOMEBODY ANSWER ME PLEASE?????

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"

please let me add myself to the list:

1. kanaway

2. perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3. Alumnar + 4 + 2 children

4. Jackmohan2007

5. Bluemountain

6. Rollinstone.

7. nomad_08

8. Pajju

9. Macgyver + 2person

10. Arnisador_ako+1(my lovely wife,medic also)

11. me1st (kanaway's b_tter half:)

12. azilana7037 +1

13. FriedUnicorn + 3 Girls

14. Nomecool{ + family 3}

15. Imdave

16. adilkhan31 + 1

17. mister mister + 6

18. DonMeister + MagicDragon

19. jasimthani

20. khemcho

21. Feazi + 2 friend

22. antonta + 1

23. Saeed1990

24. Jencake

25. Texas_Ranger

26. crescent +husband + 1 daughter

27. bakod + 4

28- rEzyMalEk

29. Crazyfish + 1Frnd

30. Mughal

31. Aasi

32. Prem & jayshree

33. Chad + 01

34. mohammed adnan + 1

35. The Observer+ 2 friends.

36. Bommerang + 2

37.quest4mato

Yeah i cant wait to join the fun group but this is going to be my first outing with QL and i want it to be wonderful.

One thing is that i do not have 4x4 so can onyone give me a ride i stay close to Villagio so if anyone on that way could pick me up.

1.kanaway

2.perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3.Alumnar

4.Jackmohan2007

5.Bluemountain

6. quest4mato.

I am sure coming to the fun party and have an all night groove.

quest4mato is in ! quest4mato is in!! quest4mato is in!!!

WOW! ...

please let me add myself to the list:

1. kanaway

2. perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3. Alumnar + 4 + 2 children

4. Jackmohan2007

5. Bluemountain

6. Rollinstone.

7. nomad_08

8. Pajju

9. Macgyver + 2person

10. Arnisador_ako+1(my lovely wife,medic also)

11. me1st (kanaway's b_tter half:)

12. azilana7037 +1

13. FriedUnicorn + 3 Girls

14. Nomecool{ + family 3}

15. Imdave

16. adilkhan31 + 1

17. mister mister + 6

18. DonMeister + MagicDragon

19. jasimthani

20. khemcho

21. Feazi + 2 friend

22. antonta + 1

23. Saeed1990

24. Jencake

25. Texas_Ranger

26. crescent +husband + 1 daughter

27. bakod + 4

28- rEzyMalEk

29. Crazyfish + 1Frnd

30. Mughal

31. Aasi

32. Prem & jayshree

33. Chad + 01

34. mohammed adnan + 1

35. The Observer+ 2 friends.

36. Bommerang + 2

I've been watching this thread since it was created... Alumnar has been doing a great job organizing this so I didn't see the need to criticize anything hehe.

Some thoughts:

* Fishing is illegal in the Inland Sea, but since this is Qatar, most people still do it >:)

* Due to such a large number of people, our timings will be delayed by quite a bit.

* Can't wait for the coffee meet at the Souqs tomorrow to discuss the details! =D

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l--L --[]lllll[]-

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Red '92 YJ Laredo

4.0 L AMC 242, no rear-trac bar

2 130w KC DayLighters

Future mods: Lift and wheels, paintjob

Alumnar you know why I m so much busy today but I tried to meet you but got bit late well I hope I will make it tomorrow and you are right except of 3 or 4 individuals no one showing interest in this conversation COME ON guys without discussion and contribution we can’t make this occasion unforgettable. So come up with your ideas and tactics.

Camping chairs, yes! Carpets - yes! Whatever you like or tickles your fancy! Anything goes as long as there is RESPECT and UNDERSTANDING amongst everybody. You will have to remember there are children going too and I want to feel that our daughter will be safe with everybody who is attending - only a natural mothers' concern, right? :)))

We will give a brief explanation on how to drive the 4x4's up and down a dune to avoid being stuck in the sand. 4x4's will be numbered to make sure nobody is missing or burried in the sand somewhere ;)

I just got disposable BBQ's from Carrefour (excellent and easy) and what looks like the last 2 sleeping bags! Unless they stock up in Villaggio Carrefour it won't be worth going there for camping gear, so I have the feeling that some of you have been before me today, right???

I am still stuck with all the wood hubby is bringing back from work... and no pm's to collect any by anybody, so not very happy at the moment. This wood is for FREE and we all need to contribute in transporting some. Unless you can get hold of some please contact me for collection folks (Feazi, rearranged my plans expecting your call.... where the heck are you???)

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"

First let me add myself to the list:

1. kanaway

2. perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3. Alumnar + 4 + 2 children

4. Jackmohan2007

5. Bluemountain

6. Rollinstone.

7. nomad_08

8. Pajju

9. Macgyver + 2person

10. Arnisador_ako+1(my lovely wife,medic also)

11. me1st (kanaway's b_tter half:)

12. azilana7037 +1

13. FriedUnicorn + 3 Girls

14. Nomecool{ + family 3}

15. Imdave

16. adilkhan31 + 1

17. mister mister + 6

18. DonMeister + MagicDragon

19. jasimthani

20. khemcho

21. Feazi + 2 friend

22. antonta + 1

23. Saeed1990

24. Jencake

25. Texas_Ranger

26. crescent +husband + 1 daughter

27. bakod + 4

28- rEzyMalEk

29. Crazyfish + 1Frnd

30. Mughal

31. Aasi

32. Prem & jayshree

33. Chad + 01

34. mohammed adnan + 1

35. The Observer+ 2 friends.

Oh we are almost 50 persons in total! thats almost a village!

Alumnar will have a lot of organizing to do! but as I found out after reading the complete topic (took me more than 1 hour at work!!)i found the she has previous experience on this except that this time its a bigger event!

As I understood Camp 1 will be on Khoor alodeed a bit far from sealine correct? we tried to go there once in a group of five 4x4 and the sand there is thick in some places of the route so drivers should have at least a bit knowledge in driving on desert as we will have to pass over small dunes on our way to camp if its located on Khoor Alodaeed otherwise we will spend the time pulling cars stuck in sand and may not arrive before 4!

* For the BBQ we will need 1 grill for every 5 people so we need at least 7 BBQ grills.

* I have 2 hoki toki and it will be better if every group have one to use it to communicate between the front and the rear drivers 4 free and directly (better than mobile especially if we are in areas with low mobile signal!)

so if any one else has one it will be very helpful in our camp even when we arrive there the organizers can use it to speak with each other.

And what about chairs? will we need to bring chairs or we will set on the sand or carpet?

for the guy who said we should not harm the animals there are almost no animals there!

I recommend that you also should organize some games/competitions we can play on the camp. u can talk about them in the meeting on wednesday and the guys here can suggest some games, like rope pulling, acting ( we can film a short movie there!) or other light games u know!

Lets also hope it will not rain on us as it will be partially cloudy in friday.

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I dream things that never were; and I say, "Why not?"

Let's make this an event to remember ;) !!!

And thanks Feazi, it was nice talking to you and congratulations on your great news!!! I am looking forward to meeting you today, thanks for dropping by for the wood pick-up :)

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"

yes alumnar, we will be there on wed.we will discuss those things in the meeting. thanks! see you on wed.

As I said, I'll be dropping by after 9 at the souqs ;)

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Red '92 YJ Laredo

4.0 L AMC 242, no rear-trac bar

2 130w KC DayLighters

Future mods: Lift and wheels, paintjob

Thats it every thing is clearly explained by Alumnar... lets join us on wednesday,Tables already booked, Cafe is infront of BASKIN ROBIN in souq please try to be there on time at 8.30 SHARP, i already booked 20 seats but if it will increase they will provide more and please as we mentioned before everyone has to pay for his own(FYI), and its essential for everyone to buy some thing even one can of softdrink will work. so guys be prepare for this great event and show your interest who dont have 4x4 please try to join us or post your information here so we will get some idea and will try to adjust you.

I am giving my email and mobile no if you need any informaion please contact me:)

[email protected]

Mob. 5434314

... come and join us at the souq. I suppose we will be there until around 10 at least to get all last minute details sorted.

Sujith, as mentioned before in this topic, we don't see the need in spending all that money to camp in the desert for a night. We take our own stuff and sure will have lots of fun! Thanks for the suggestion though, maybe one day we can do an organized one, but for now I am sure we will all enjoy our DIY overnight camping experience :)

Crazyfish, make sure you can come and meet us wednesday evening. Mohammed Adnan, who posted above, has space in his vehicle, so why not contact him to see if he can accomodate you? If not, I am sure somebody will, as long as you turn up at the meeting and your need of a lift with somebody is brought up.

You will need: camping tent, sleeping bag, lots of water and whatever you eat/drink, rubbish bags (I must insist we leave the site as clean as we found it, so all rubbish needs to be taken back to Sealine and disposed there in the big rubbish containers), change of clothes, swimming stuff and towels for the ones who want to swim, warm clothing for sitting out at night, Energizer rechargable lamps or torches to make your way to wherever you need away from the camp (toilet subject!), TYRE PRESSURE GAUGE for EACH VEHICLE, as well as TOWROPE!!! A few shovels are necessary too - Carrefour sells those nice little foldy-up ones :)

Can anybody think of anything else? I think my mind has gone blank!!!

Did somebody mention they will bring a BBQ? How about those disposable BBQ trays you can buy in Carrefour? Those do for a night in the desert, you will be able to BBQ whatever you take unless you want to eat ready-made food taken with you. One of those trays per person (the larger size) should do to BBQ a meal :)

FOR THOSE WHO ARE DOING TREKKING!!! It is important you attend this meeting. We will need to coordinate with you guys what time you will set off from Sealine and want you guys to have some kind of recognition item on you (a cloth or towel of some sort of colour? I don't know, you guys tell me what is the best to use). We will need to exchange numbers to make sure you are all ok on the way to Camp1.

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"

If you guys not left yet, would like to join for the BOD get togather at souq.....

We 5-6 colleagues are planning to go for the same on the coming friday or saturday thru ARABIAN ADVENTURE. They are arranging @ 450 per pax.

tht's impressive.. i can collect some wood from your place & bring it till sealine. as i dont have a 4*4.. please try to accomadate both of us in to one of your vehicles.

since this will be my first desert exp. please let me know what & what I should bring??

cheers

... the meeting time will have to be at 12 lunchtime. Let me explain to you what happens... all of us need to let the tire pressure down. Then we will divide the travel groups into groups of 10 cars, each car will be allocated a number (A1-A10, B1-B10 and so on) so it is easy to track if your group is complete. There will be a 'leader' in each group and a 'back help' who are the most experienced in the desert. They will make sure everybody is ok. We will set off in groups close to each other BUT each leader and back car will need to make sure their group is ok. We will be in touch with each other throughout the journey through the desert if needed, when somebody gets stuck we will ALL stop and help when required. We need to get to the camp latest at 2,30 to set up for the night before it gets dark.

I am sure that once we are ready to set off it will be close to 1 pm anyway, but 1,15 pm for final departure time from Sealine is the deadline. We have to expect that we will need to stop to get cars out who got stuck AND we will need to regroup. I will print those papers for the cars out and bring blue tak so you can put one inside each vehicle.

I will need to know who has experience in the desert and who doesn't. I will also ask whoever can't get hold of wood to pm me their number and I will be in touch so you can collect the wood from my house as my husband has been bringing a load of it back every day for the last few days.

Feazi, I am gonna pm you my number, if you can give me a call this evening before 10 pm so we can have a talk about the meeting on wednesday. I thank you for your help and the cafe meeting point in the souq that you are arranging is absolutely fine. 8,30 my husband and I will be there.

Thank you Mohammed Adnan. And friends please all of you try to contribute in this.

And crazyfish dont worry you will get the ride with some one, we have a meeting in this week so we will try to finalize everything.

As i mentioned in my earlier post.. I don have a 4x4. Only a small sedan... I doubt weather I'll be able to use my car... Would there be any one me & my frnd can join in??

Alumnar... please schedule the time to 1.00PM as some of us might have to come after prayers..

apart of that will c u guys on 25th..

i can bring wood with me and i have 4x4 car also i can take some People how don't have 4x4 with me

feazi if you speck Arabic i need to talk to you i did send my number to you im waiting.

That cafe is infront of Coffee beanery and Baskin n Robin. name is written in arabic so for all of u its difficult to understand and i already talk to that guy its almost book for 20 people..

and about the wood dont worry i will try to arrange more and friends please try to bring atleast little wood with you so fire will keep going...

and i will post my mobile no later so if anyone will get difficuly to find the place they can contact me..

what do u think Alumnar....

On the post before you I have posted the last update on meeting point and time for next friday (12 noon - just off road at Sealine). As for wednesday, please give us the name of the place Feazi and book it for us - also please a quick explanation of the location inside the Souq. Maybe book it initially for 20 people and we see how it goes? We can always add more chairs to our tables :)

What I will do is maybe meet you either during the week or wednesday evening to transfer a load of wood into your car. We want to gather more as what we have might look like lots but won't keep the fire going for more then 2 hours - not enough!

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"

Well i can take that budden in my car, when ever u want u can transfer it to my car, and one more request as you know this post is on the front page of Qatarliving so please if u get the time update some information like the date and final place of the event:)

and friends as Alumnar said read the whole topic and the people who dont have 4x4 and they are also not able to join us coming meeting please try to give your names now so we will try to adjust them with other people.

Alumnar whats your comments about this...?

Feazi, thanks for your input :)

Once again, read through the whole topic. We will meet at Sealine just off road past the Sealine Resort on Friday at 12 noon. Read the advise about what to purchase for your 4x4's. Today my husband brought back from work a big load of wood, I will need to coordinate with some of you to pick the wood up from our house OR to transfer some into your vehicles when we meet on wednesday. We sure will need more though, so let's keep gathering and remember - one big bag per vehicle, we have to keep the fire going!

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"

1. kanaway

2. perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3. Alumnar + 4 + 2 children

4. Jackmohan2007

5. Bluemountain

6. Rollinstone.

7. nomad_08

8. Pajju

9. Macgyver + 2person

10. Arnisador_ako+1(my lovely wife,medic also)

11. me1st (kanaway's b_tter half:)

12. azilana7037 +1

13. FriedUnicorn + 3 Girls

14. Nomecool{ + family 3}

15. Imdave

16. adilkhan31 + 1

17. mister mister + 6

18. DonMeister + MagicDragon

19. jasimthani

20. khemcho

21. Feazi + 2 friend

22. antonta + 1

23. Saeed1990

24. Jencake

25. Texas_Ranger

26. crescent +husband + 1 daughter

27. bakod + 4

28- rEzyMalEk

29. Crazyfish + 1Frnd

30. Mughal

31. Aasi

32. Prem & jayshree

33. Chad + 01

34. mohammed adnan + 1

all i want now the date of the trip and how we are going to meet

Probably won't be able to attend the coffee meet. I get out of work at 9pm close to Landmark... I might stop by if the meeting's still going though. Cheers!

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Red '92 YJ Laredo

4.0 L AMC 242, no rear-trac bar

Future mods: Lift and wheels, paintjob, foglights

1. kanaway

2. perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3. Alumnar + 4 + 2 children

4. Jackmohan2007

5. Bluemountain

6. Rollinstone.

7. nomad_08

8. Pajju

9. Macgyver + 2person

10. Arnisador_ako+1(my lovely wife,medic also)

11. me1st (kanaway's b_tter half:)

12. azilana7037 +1

13. FriedUnicorn + 3 Girls

14. Nomecool{ + family 3}

15. Imdave

16. adilkhan31 + 1

17. mister mister + 6

18. DonMeister + MagicDragon

19. jasimthani

20. khemcho

21. Feazi + 2 friend

22. antonta + 1

23. Saeed1990

24. Jencake

25. Texas_Ranger

26. crescent +husband + 1 daughter

27. bakod + 4

28- rEzyMalEk

29. Crazyfish + 1Frnd

30. Mughal

31. Aasi

32. Prem & jayshree

33. Chad + 01

for those who are willing to volunteer as support group for the trekkers it is recommended that we attend the meeting so that we can arrange the meeting points along the trail and discuss other concerns.thanks!

so when is the gatheirng

1. kanaway

2. perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3. Alumnar + 4 + 2 children

4. Jackmohan2007

5. Bluemountain

6. Rollinstone.

7. nomad_08

8. Pajju

9. Macgyver + 2person

10. Arnisador_ako+1(my lovely wife,medic also)

11. me1st (kanaway's b_tter half:)

12. azilana7037 +1

13. FriedUnicorn + 3 Girls

14. Nomecool{ + family 3}

15. Imdave

16. adilkhan31 + 1

17. mister mister + 6

18. DonMeister + MagicDragon

19. jasimthani

20. khemcho

21. Feazi + 2 friend

22. antonta + 1

23. Saeed1990

24. Jencake

25. Texas_Ranger

26. crescent +husband + 1 daughter

27. bakod + 4

28- rEzyMalEk

29. Crazyfish + 1Frnd

30. Mughal

31. Aasi

32. Prem & jayshree

Sorry for the previous post.

1. kanaway

2. perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3. Alumnar + around 10 + 1 child (tbc)

4. Jackmohan2007

5. Bluemountain

6. Rollinstone.

7. nomad_08

8. Pajju

9. Macgyver + 2person

10. Arnisador_ako+1(my lovely wife,medic also)

11. me1st (kanaway's b_tter half:)

12. azilana7037 +1 (+1)

13. timebandit

14. FriedUnicorn + 3 Girls

15. Prem & Jayshree

For more details pls contact

email id: [email protected]

Mobile: 5496822

1.kanaway

2.perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3.Alumnar

4.Jackmohan2007

5.Bluemountain

6.Prem & Jayshree

For further information pls contact

email Id: [email protected]

Mobile: 5496822

mohammad adnan, we dont have any rules please read the topic, everything you need to know is in this topic. Not much to read if you are really interested in joining us and along this topic we have all shared important information.

My apologies...I will be flying out of the country :(

....maybe next time...

1. kanaway

2. perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3. Alumnar + 4 + 2 children

4. Jackmohan2007

5. Bluemountain

6. Rollinstone.

7. nomad_08

8. Pajju

9. Macgyver + 2person

10. Arnisador_ako+1(my lovely wife,medic also)

11. me1st (kanaway's b_tter half:)

12. azilana7037 +1

13. FriedUnicorn + 3 Girls

14. Nomecool{ + family 3}

15. Imdave

16. adilkhan31 + 1

17. mister mister + 6

18. DonMeister + MagicDragon

19. jasimthani

20. khemcho

21. Feazi + 2 friend

22. antonta + 1

23. Saeed1990

24. Jencake

25. Texas_Ranger

26. crescent +husband + 1 daughter

27. bakod + 4

28- rEzyMalEk

29. Crazyfish + 1Frnd

30. Mughal

31. Aasi

"liFe hAs nO rEveRse oPtiOn"

1. kanaway

2. perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3. Alumnar + around 10 + 1 child (tbc)

4. Jackmohan2007

5. Bluemountain

6. Rollinstone.

7. nomad_08

8. Pajju

9. Macgyver + 2person

10. Arnisador_ako+1(my lovely wife,medic also)

11. me1st (kanaway's b_tter half:)

12. azilana7037 +1 (+1)

13. timebandit

14. FriedUnicorn + 3 Girls

15. Mughal

16. Aasi

"liFe hAs nO rEveRse oPtiOn"

1. kanaway

2. perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3. Alumnar + 4 + 2 children

4. Jackmohan2007

5. Bluemountain

6. Rollinstone.

7. nomad_08

8. Pajju

9. Macgyver + 2person

10. Arnisador_ako+1(my lovely wife,medic also)

11. me1st (kanaway's b_tter half:)

12. azilana7037 +1

13. FriedUnicorn + 3 Girls

14. Nomecool{ + family 3}

15. Imdave

16. adilkhan31 + 1

17. mister mister + 6

18. DonMeister + MagicDragon

19. jasimthani

20. khemcho

21. Feazi + 2 friend

22. antonta + 1

23. Saeed1990

24. Jencake

25. Texas_Ranger

26. crescent +husband + 1 daughter

27. bakod + 4

28- rEzyMalEk

29. Crazyfish + 1Frnd

i want to come with you guys what is your rules so i can prepare my self ?

1. kanaway

2. perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3. Alumnar + 4 + 2 children

4. Jackmohan2007

5. Bluemountain

6. Rollinstone.

7. nomad_08

8. Pajju

9. Macgyver + 2person

10. Arnisador_ako+1(my lovely wife,medic also)

11. me1st (kanaway's b_tter half:)

12. azilana7037 +1

13. FriedUnicorn + 3 Girls

14. Nomecool{ + family 3}

15. Imdave

16. adilkhan31 + 1

17. mister mister + 6

18. DonMeister + MagicDragon

19. jasimthani

20. khemcho

21. Feazi + 2 friend

22. antonta + 1

23. Saeed1990

24. Jencake

25. Texas_Ranger

26. crescent +husband + 1 daughter

27. bakod + 4

28- rEzyMalEk

1. kanaway

2. perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3. Alumnar + 4 + 2 children

4. Jackmohan2007

5. Bluemountain

6. Rollinstone.

7. nomad_08

8. Pajju

9. Macgyver + 2person

10. Arnisador_ako+1(my lovely wife,medic also)

11. me1st (kanaway's b_tter half:)

12. azilana7037 +1

13. FriedUnicorn + 3 Girls

14. Nomecool{ + family 3}

15. Imdave

16. adilkhan31 + 1

17. mister mister + 6

18. DonMeister + MagicDragon

19. jasimthani

20. khemcho

21. Feazi + 2 friend

22. antonta + 1

23. Saeed1990

24. Jencake

25. Texas_Ranger

26. crescent +husband + 1 daughter

27. bakod + 4

1. kanaway

2. perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3. Alumnar + 4 + 2 children

4. Jackmohan2007

5. Bluemountain

6. Rollinstone.

7. nomad_08

8. Pajju

9. Macgyver + 2person

10. Arnisador_ako+1(my lovely wife,medic also)

11. me1st (kanaway's b_tter half:)

12. azilana7037 +1

13. FriedUnicorn + 3 Girls

14. Nomecool{ + family 3}

15. Imdave

16. adilkhan31 + 1

17. mister mister + 6

18. DonMeister + MagicDragon

19. jasimthani

20. khemcho

21. Feazi + 2 friend

22. antonta + 1

23. Saeed1990

24. Jencake

25. Texas_Ranger

26. crescent +husband + 1 daughter

I'm so sad, can't join you, guys. We will be gone that day for 5 days. Hope there will be another camping in the future. By the way, It was a pleasure meeting all you nice ladies in the coffee meeting. I really enjoyed it and had a great time. Was such a nice feeling to get out of the house and meet all the wonderful ladies.

cafe tesse opposite al bandar has more sheesha flavours!!

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Alumnar

ya sure why should you pay for anyone, every one will pay for his own, i am going daily there so i will book the table and our get-together on wednesday so we will get the place, by the end of this week we will know how many people are going to join us. it is infront of Coffee Beanery, shop name written in Arabic its in the corner. i will post location and cafe picture if its required.

... on a order and pay straight away system. There is no way I am paying for anybody. Just clarifying :) Decide the place between you all, whichever suits, but make sure we can get coffee, soft drinks etc.

Who can book the place for our big group? Feazi, if it is somebody you know maybe you can book and let us know which one it is? I don't want dinner - just coffee or softdrink.

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"

i used to go to souq waqif with QLSG when Da still active. Most cafe in souq waqif would be packed in that time of the night especially in the weekend.

And certain cafe have some silly rules that people who go their cafe MUST buy main course. So if you guys coming in a big group, one of you have to order the table.

And also, if you go to one of the cafe, very often they dont do separate billing. And also they dont take any advance reservation.

I am not sure if Alumnar have think that further down the line. DaRuDe with QLSG sometimes ended up have to pay for people who left early and forgot to pay. I dont want her to end up with this headache in the gathering.

yemeni corner......... even the one in front of coffee beanery is good..

infront of Coffee Beanery there is one SHISHA shop they have enough space for all of us actully they are my good friend.... but lets wait for other decisions....

with souq waqif. you guys decide. just make sure that there's enough place for us all.:)

Thats coool but where in Souq C.B or some Cafe(shisha)..

souq waqif is fine.nov.25 830pm!

will join you in souq for more info.. mean time will go through the thread in due course

Cheers

And looking forward to the pre-event get-together! :)

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"

Souq Waqif... count me in...

good day peeps!

yaaaa..! SOUQQQ

waiting for others comments....

Sure :) I love that Souq and the atmosphere :)!!! Let's do that - as I say, suggest and I agree as long as it is aceptable for everybody!

Looking forward to meeting you all! Have a good night.

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"

KANAWAY u r right temp camp 1 location is better

Its good to have a meeting i will try to be there on time... and Alumnar sometime its difficult to get the parking, what do you think about SOUQ..

... and to accomodate everybody let's make it 8,30pm and whoever comes just catches up with the conversation as I have the feeling we will be repeating things most of the evening anyway :)

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"

an apology for the delayed joining the net...

you meand Wednesday Nite...is that tonight? not possible around 9 pm?

because i still have work til 8 pm...

So everybody please let us know who can attend this meeting :)

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"

i thnk it's coffee bean or sumthing. it's a good place. how about 730 pm?

the cafe in ramada junction call Coffee Beanery ...

Meeting point... Ramada Junction has an outdoors cafe in front of Caravan Restaurant (by KFC, Pizza Hut etc.)... I don't know the name but as the weather is changing it would be a good place as it has lots of outside tables.

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"

how about Wednesday night. where you guys wanna meet?

If you say temp camp 1 that sounds good by me, and I am sure everybody will agree :) thanks for the coordinates. Let's meet up next week in the evening one day (at least most of us) and go from there. Any questions can be clarified and discussed.

Crazyfish, please read the topic, everything you need to know is in this topic. Not much to read if you are really interested in joining us and along this topic we have all shared important information that you should read :)

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"

i've got the campsites location. there are two temp camp sites on the map shown to me by feazi.

temp camp 2 : 24deg39'18.00"N 51deg20'01.62"E

temp camp 1 : 24deg38'27.12"N 51deg25'06.50"E

temp camp 2 is a little bit farther(8km) to the west of temp camp 1. i would suggest temp cam 1. i've been there before, the view is great. around temp camp 1 there are bunches of sand dunes where we can pick our choice.

is this on or yet to be decided.

Alumnar will u plz send me a PM of date time & details..

Looking forward to hear from u soooooon

Is there a way to give me the GPS coordinates for that destination? Or do you just know the way there?

Babu, sounds also nice... can somebody from your lot meet us at 12 lunchtime at Sealine on that friday so we know where to go?

Thanks for the ideas folks, keep them coming, a good team is the one that puts their heads together and shares ideas :)))

no not that one its a good and clean beach, we can see saudia mountains from there. well i know that route, lets wait for other decisions.

is it the one near the islets (protruding rocks in the sea) of saudi? any one can give the coordinates? i need it so that we can plan the best route for the trek.

i have been there lot of time before, if Alumnar is agree i can take you that site its good for camping and swimming. and this place near plice checkpoint(not ver near) so we will have good light in the night,well lets wait for Alumnar instructions....

Hi All,

I have been doing this for many years and every winter I set up a camp at the Inland Sea overlooking Saudi Border(About 50KMs from Sealine).The camp has 4 tents including a Shamiana / gazebo. We normally go on a thursday evening / friday and camp overnite. The camp has a generator,Hot Plate,Kettle,BBQ grill etc and is generally self sufficient for a small group. We normally carry BBQ meat, breakfast items and drinks.You are most welcome to join us on weekends.Regards. BJ

if you're planning to join the trek pls. post it up on the desert trek topic.

hi.

to be honest - no wheels to drive (either sedan or 4x4)... but really interested to join the trekking...

day pack attire or over-head bag-gears needed?

way back home - ' was able to climb and join trekking activities...

"leave nothing but footprints,take nothing but pictures, kill nothing but time"

1.Pack out what you pack in. you can pick up litter left by others.

2. For cooking, consider using a camp stove instead of a campfire if possible.Camp stoves leave less of an impact on the sand.

3.Observe all fire restrictions. If you must build a fire—use existing fire rings, build a mound fire, or use a fire pan.

4.Respect the rights of others, all recreational trail users, campers and others so they can enjoy their recreational activities undisturbed.

5.In areas without toilets, use a portable latrine if possible and pack out your waste, otherwise it’s necessary to bury your waste. Human waste should be disposed of in a shallow hole (6”-8” deep), away from campsites, or trails. Pack out your toilet paper.

6. do not harm animals.

have a safe and fun camping to everyone!

the date is decided already. how about the camp site? anybody here knows a better place to camp in inland sea?

if i install balloon tyres on my sunny...does it works?...:(

Wow!

1. kanaway

2. perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3. Alumnar + 4 + 2 children

4. Jackmohan2007

5. Bluemountain

6. Rollinstone.

7. nomad_08

8. Pajju

9. Macgyver + 2person

10. Arnisador_ako+1(my lovely wife,medic also)

11. me1st (kanaway's b_tter half:)

12. azilana7037 +1

13. FriedUnicorn + 3 Girls

14. Nomecool{ + family 3}

15. Imdave

16. adilkhan31 + 1

17. mister mister + 6

18. DonMeister + MagicDragon

19. jasimthani

20. khemcho

21. Feazi + 2 friend

22. antonta + 1

23. Saeed1990

24. Jencake

25. Texas_Ranger

1. kanaway

2. perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3. Alumnar + 4 + 2 children

4. Jackmohan2007

5. Bluemountain

6. Rollinstone.

7. nomad_08

8. Pajju

9. Macgyver + 2person

10. Arnisador_ako+1(my lovely wife,medic also)

11. me1st (kanaway's b_tter half:)

12. azilana7037 +1

13. FriedUnicorn + 3 Girls

14. Nomecool{ + family 3}

15. Imdave

16. adilkhan31 + 1

17. mister mister + 6

18. DonMeister + MagicDragon

19. jasimthani

20. khemcho

21. Feazi + 2 friend

22. antonta + 1

23. Saeed1990

24. Jencake

There you go :)

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"

jmangubat. kanaway

2. perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3. Alumnar + around 10 + 1 child (tbc)

4. Jackmohan2007

5. Bluemountain

6. Rollinstone.

7. nomad_08

8. Pajju

9. Macgyver + 2person

10. Arnisador_ako+1(my lovely wife,medic also)

11. me1st (kanaway's b_tter half:)

12. azilana7037 +1 (+1)

13. timebandit

14. jencake

A BIG campfire!!! :)))

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"

Alumnar - 4x4 is full.

feazi - 4x4 (2) (feazi + 1friend)

BIG FIRE.....UHHHHHH

We will check who has space in the vehicles to accomodate others who have no 4x4.

One tyre gauge for each 4x4 is a MUST to check the tyre pressure we need to drop every tyre to. To pump them back up we can easily use the little place outside Sealine Resort as we will get back at a good time (daytime) before dark.

Tow Rope - yes. We will need more then one in case one snaps - as we will need backup if that happens.

For all of you who have space in the vehicle, or for the ones who are registered to attend without having transport, please clarify the situation so we can start making calculations :)

Alumnar - 4x4 is full.

REMEMBER the WOOD and plenty of WATER!!! We want to make a big fire! :)

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"

Alumnar I have question..? like do you know the exact no of people and vehicles. Because if anyone who don’t have 4x4 and they want to join us, we can adjust them also. Don’t you think it’s better to finalize this before?

And friends please try to buy one tyre gauge to check the tyre air pressure. So need to wait for others, you can get it from car decoration shops or lulu and carefore. I will try to bring Tow Rope also.

Saeed please keep the list in one piece! ;)

1. kanaway

2. perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3. Alumnar + 4 + 2 children

4. Jackmohan2007

5. Bluemountain

6. Rollinstone.

7. nomad_08

8. Pajju

9. Macgyver + 2person

10. Arnisador_ako+1(my lovely wife,medic also)

11. me1st (kanaway's b_tter half:)

12. azilana7037 +1

13. FriedUnicorn + 3 Girls

14. Nomecool{ + family 3}

15. Imdave

16. adilkhan31 + 1

17. mister mister + 6

18. DonMeister + MagicDragon

19. jasimthani

20. khemcho

21. Feazi + 2 friend

22. antonta + 1

23. Saeed1990

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"

hey saeed 1990... u knocked quite a few of us off the list mate.

copy from above and repaste

hey! can i grab my fishing gear and join?

1. kanaway

2. perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3. Alumnar + around 10 + 1 child (tbc)

4. Jackmohan2007

5. Bluemountain

6. Rollinstone.

7. nomad_08

8. Pajju

9. Macgyver + 2person

10. Arnisador_ako+1(my lovely wife,medic also)

11. me1st (kanaway's b_tter half:)

12. azilana7037 +1 (+1)

13. timebandit

14. FriedUnicorn + 3 Girls

15. Saeed1990

alright i have an update to companions and 4x4's below (no.17)

its gonna be 6ppl + me = 7 :)

1. kanaway

2. perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3. Alumnar + around 10 + 1 child (tbc)

4. Jackmohan2007

5. Bluemountain

6. Rollinstone.

7. nomad_08

8. Pajju

9. Macgyver + 2person

10. Arnisador_ako+1(my lovely wife,medic also)

11. me1st (kanaway's b_tter half:)

12. azilana7037 +1

13. FriedUnicorn + 3 Girls

14. Nomecool{ + family 3}

15. Imdave

16. adilkhan31 + 1

17. mister mister + 6

18. DonMeister + MagicDragon

19. jasimthani

20. khemcho

21. Feazi + 2 friend

22. antonta + 1

looking forward to this!!!

Thank you :) It's a pleasure, we enjoy this kind of events :)

The exact date of the event is in this topic. We meet at Sealine November 27 at 12 lunchtime and prepare the 4x4's (tirepressure). We come back next day lunchtime. Make sure to read all the text in this topic, it will tell you what you need to bring TO SHARE (only a big bag of wood, charcoal and barbeque lighting cubes).

Any questions, feel free to ask them :)

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"

Even if you dont have duning experience, dont worry we will have some expert who will help you,(you can count me also, lol) come for sure you will enjoy your trip.

Well i would like to thanks Alumar to arrange such a good event.

Waiting for exact date of the event.

Good Day.

... when the event is still 2 weeks away? What is there else to add? Everybody takes their own food and drinks, wood for the campfire, tents and lots of water (read guidelines further up in this topic), blankets and changes of clothes, rechargable Energizer lamps... whatever every person needs for a night out in the desert.

We will meet at Sealine just past the Sealine Resort as soon as you go off-road at 12 noon and depart from there after all the tyres are let down (correct tyrepressure for the desert drive) and last explanations are given about safety procedures to follow when following a convoy of 4x4's. If you have any questions, feel free to ask them and I will happily reply.

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"

programme not yet finalized...!!

Please read the guidelines I posted further above in this topic. The rest we will discuss on the day - it is very easy and straight forward and we will make sure you all know what to do. In the end we are all there to pull each other out of the sand if necessary :)

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"

i have 4x4 + GPS but no desert offroad experience. i need guidelines for this, pls, thanks.

1. kanaway

2. perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3. Alumnar + around 10 + 1 child (tbc)

4. Jackmohan2007

5. Bluemountain

6. Rollinstone.

7. nomad_08

8. Pajju

9. Macgyver + 2person

10. Arnisador_ako+1(my lovely wife,medic also)

11. me1st (kanaway's b_tter half:)

12. azilana7037 +1

13. FriedUnicorn + 3 Girls

14. Nomecool{ + family 3}

15. Imdave

16. adilkhan31 + 1

17. mister mister + 3

18. DonMeister + MagicDragon

19. jasimthani

20. khemcho

21. Feazi + 2 friend

22. antonta + 1

I hope so! We will speak this week (hope so) and then we will decide!

Thanks dear for all!

... hope you can make it, it's gonna be an amazing event and we are all looking forward to it :)

Good night :)

Thanks Alumnar... I will tell you something latter!

Ines, yes it is Eid, that's why we can make it because hubby doesn't work that saturday ONLY :)

jasimthani, read back in this topic, it will give you all the info about what you need :)

I have 4X4. And experience in dune bashing. may be i will come with my one or two friends, but if someone want to join me let me know i can accommodate 2 or 3 more persons.

1. kanaway

2. perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3. Alumnar + around 10 + 1 child (tbc)

4. Jackmohan2007

5. Bluemountain

6. Rollinstone.

7. nomad_08

8. Pajju

9. Macgyver + 2person

10. Arnisador_ako+1(my lovely wife,medic also)

11. me1st (kanaway's b_tter half:)

12. azilana7037 +1

13. FriedUnicorn + 3 Girls

14. Nomecool{ + family 3}

15. Imdave

16. adilkhan31 + 1

17. mister mister + 3

18. DonMeister + MagicDragon

19. jasimthani

20. khemcho

21. Feazi + 2 friend

WATS THE EXPENSE ???

Alumnar this 27 is in the EID!

...tubs, our 6 year old daughter is going, so kids are not a problem at all :)

... sabrang, unless you have camping gear and access to a 4x4 I can't see how you can go. You need camping gear for overnight stay and a 4x4 to get where we are going (Inland Sea).

... azilana, details for meet-up will be confirmed soon - it is still early to do so. But it will be outside Sealine Resort, just off road before the desert starts. Probably around 12 - 12.30 lunchtime. Return - next day at lunchtime too :)

I (along with 2 other family members) would really-really like to join.

However as a newcomer, I would not have any camping gears (Left them all back home) and will definitely not have access to a 4x4.

Will that be an impediment to join in?

Cheers

SK

1. kanaway

2. perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3. Alumnar + around 10 + 1 child (tbc)

4. Jackmohan2007

5. Bluemountain

6. Rollinstone.

7. nomad_08

8. Pajju

9. Macgyver + 2person

10. Arnisador_ako+1(my lovely wife,medic also)

11. me1st (kanaway's b_tter half:)

12. azilana7037 +1

13. FriedUnicorn + 3 Girls

14. Nomecool{ + family 3}

15. Imdave

16. adilkhan31 + 1

17. mister mister + 3

18. DonMeister + MagicDragon

19. jasimthani

20. khemcho

Event Date - 27th November (FRIDAY)

Could anyone confirm where would be:

- the MEETING PLACE

- WHAT TIME is the MEET UP

- WHAT TIME we LEAVE the RENDEZVOUS

Hi all

still a bit f a newbie with the duning but love to join you guys and girls, what thoughts of children going?

Only would be me wife and daughter.

Sounds a blast and still got to try out my 2003 petrol

Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway

I don't have 4X4. Who want's to be my partner in 4X4?

Me alone. But don't have any experience in dune bashing. But really really wan't to go. Will be thankful to whoever takes me in.

1. kanaway

2. perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3. Alumnar + around 10 + 1 child (tbc)

4. Jackmohan2007

5. Bluemountain

6. Rollinstone.

7. nomad_08

8. Pajju

9. Macgyver + 2person

10. Arnisador_ako+1(my lovely wife,medic also)

11. me1st (kanaway's b_tter half:)

12. azilana7037 +1 (+1)

13. FriedUnicorn + 3 Girls

14. Nomecool{ + family 3}

15. Imdave

16. adilkhan31 + 1

17. mister mister + 3

18. DonMeister + MagicDragon

19. jasimthani

20. khemcho

Event Date - 27th November

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To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.

... copy the updated list further up and add your name to it :)

im also interested !!!

i love the way numbers r increasing...

dont worry about a ride..

Timebandit where u running away..i replied to your mail..did i not ?? u will b with me..

I have 2 4x4..

Will get them both..i use both for the sand..they r the old model nissans normally used to offroad..

Guys, ifyou don't mind i am intrested to join, I've been to safaris only ones, and i have their video on facebook (in Dubai)

I'm new to Qatr, and one of my lovely hobbies the safaris, and such activities, i never drive myself to Safaris, currently abroad, i can't come over with my 4x4 car, but if i want to rent a land cruiser there for this trip how much would it cost? I'm really really intrested, in few days will be in Doha

please your inputs :)

thanks for those who work on this lovely idea, i'm adventrous guy, so as MagicDrago said (i'm ready for the "innocent blood") :)

I want in on that group!!!

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l--L --[]lllll[]-

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Red '92 YJ Laredo

4.0 L AMC 242, no rear-trac bar

Future mods: Lift and wheels, paintjob, foglights

Did you consider starting an official QL Campers group?

That would help for organizing future events.

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lol Drac !!!! how i miss if ur there ? :P

... can go and search for his own balls!!!!

Deal!

For all:

- piano player

- pajju's cancellation

- alumnar joining

- FU's ball! :)

FU u mean beach Ball ?

NO!!!

Might have returned by then...

Source:

- A study Conducted by FriedUnicorn - Vol I (September,1999)

Except the piano player...he's safe:)

(or guitar)

... then I'll come, too :)

Dracula, you're welcome, too. (Overnight camping. Lots of sleeping beauties. Lots of innocent blooooooood!)

"Leave Me or Love Me"

(MagicDragon)

If Dracula comes, then I wont come :D

If MagicDragon comes, then I'll come, too.

MD ur welcome :)

If DonMeister comes, then I'll come, too.

"Leave Me or Love Me"

(MagicDragon)

Looking forward to meeting you + MagicDragon :)

... ignorant, do not care if others have a lot of experience or not in the desert, and basically we have to suit THEIR timings - not the other way around! Our experience twice - and we won't have that again. Serving the customer with a smile? Hmmm.... sure!

1. kanaway

2. perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3. Alumnar + around 10 + 1 child (tbc)

4. Jackmohan2007

5. Bluemountain

6. Rollinstone.

7. nomad_08

8. Pajju

9. Macgyver + 2person

10. Arnisador_ako+1(my lovely wife,medic also)

11. me1st (kanaway's b_tter half:)

12. azilana7037 +1 (+1)

13. FriedUnicorn + 3 Girls

14. Nomecool{ + family 3}

15. Imdave

16. adilkhan31 + 1

17. mister mister + 3

18. DonMeister + MagicDragon

27th November right?

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, _____

/l ,[___],

l--L --[]lllll[]-

()_) ()_)-o-)_)

Red '92 YJ Laredo

4.0 L AMC 242, no rear-trac bar

Future mods: Lift and wheels, paintjob, foglights

Having someone else organize the trip takes away half the fun. Secondly, the tour operators are rude people;going by what I hear.

Source:

- A study Conducted by FriedUnicorn - Vol I (September,1999)

... and I so love the traffic in Qatar! Grrr!!!

Alumnar just reached home :) busy in kitchen :)

... you can share with others, no? Are there not gonna be more people in need of hiring and share the cost of the transport?

Shame, we would love to have you with us :(

Hello Pajju! Nice to see you here today! How are things with you this lovely afternoon? :)

Alumnar yes well said :)

I have to be honest and say that for me this is probably a bit to ambitious at this stage. I haven't been in Qatar that long and I don't have any of the required items especially a 4x4, and I'm one of these people that prefers to be self sufficient as much as possible. I would hire a 4x4 but having priced it, it would be cheaper for me to go on a safari. So I think I will wait for Mrs. Bandit to return next year, and we will go together then.

You guys who are equipped are going to have a ball, and I look forward to reading all about it ;)

I can't see your name on the list...???

1. kanaway

2. perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3. Alumnar + around 10 + 1 child (tbc)

4. Jackmohan2007

5. Bluemountain

6. Rollinstone.

7. nomad_08

8. Pajju

9. Macgyver + 2person

10. Arnisador_ako+1(my lovely wife,medic also)

11. me1st (kanaway's b_tter half:)

12. azilana7037 +1 (+1)

13. FriedUnicorn + 3 Girls

14. Nomecool{ + family 3}

15. Imdave

16. adilkhan31 + 1

17. mister mister + 3

I Totally agreed with Alumnar.................................

... to have anybody:

- do the catering,

- help us get there (can't we all drive?)

- do anything for us.

The plan of this trip is a self-sufficient overnight fun camp with campfire. We don't need more than 2 or 3 BBQ's, then we take a bag of charcoal each and get a coolbox each (with fresh ice inside) that lasts til next day to keep drinks and food cold. Also a bag of wood per registered car/family - that is not asking too much, is it?

Instead of paying a company to do it why not hire a 4x4 between a group of you, for those who don't have a 4x4?

I know how to organize events - as long as people stick to what we all arrange. We will give detailed instructions and check every 4x4 personally before setting off. We have done it before many times and I for one will not pay a rip-off price for a few bits of meat to throw on a BBQ and a few soft drinks.

Sorry... you guys know best... I will keep quiet now

The safari companies charge and insane amount per person per night and they do all the driving, which takes the whole fun out of the trip. BBQ and food is never a problem, get a small grill, some frozen hot dogs, and badum badabing, you have a bbq.

Good call qatarpro. If we use the help of one of the safari operators perhaps they can help those of us without 4x4's as well. It would certainly be worth a phone call or two.

are you saying you want to ask a tourism company to sponsor catering for the event?

but we are having a BBQ ..........RIGHT?

i suggest we can ask some tourism company to help us make this event more memorable and more organize i heard Al Mazaya Tourism is good at this type of events...

www.mtc-qatar.com

and then we could have an after party at my new place...!!! guest list will be decided later :)

i've got a small 4x4 and a bbq pit.

kanaway

2. perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3. Alumnar + around 10 + 1 child (tbc)

4. Jackmohan2007

5. Bluemountain

6. Rollinstone.

7. nomad_08

8. Pajju

9. Macgyver + 2person

10. Arnisador_ako+1(my lovely wife,medic also)

11. me1st (kanaway's b_tter half:)

12. azilana7037 +1 (+1)

13. timebandit

14. FriedUnicorn + 3 Girls

15. Nomecool{ + family 3}

16. Imdave

17. adilkhan31 + 1

18. mister mister + 3

1. kanaway

2. perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3. Alumnar + around 10 + 1 child (tbc)

4. Jackmohan2007

5. Bluemountain

6. Rollinstone.

7. nomad_08

8. Pajju

9. Macgyver + 2person

10. Arnisador_ako+1(my lovely wife,medic also)

11. me1st (kanaway's b_tter half:)

12. azilana7037 +1 (+1)

13. timebandit

14. FriedUnicorn + 3 Girls

15. Nomecool{ + family 3}

16. Imdave

17. adilkhan31 + 1

Hi,

Is there space for another? Need a ride too, since I don't have a 4x4. Here's the list

1. kanaway

2. perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3. Alumnar + around 10 + 1 child (tbc)

4. Jackmohan2007

5. Bluemountain

6. Rollinstone.

7. nomad_08

8. Pajju

9. Macgyver + 2person

10. Arnisador_ako+1(my lovely wife,medic also)

11. me1st (kanaway's b_tter half:)

12. azilana7037 +1 (+1)

13. timebandit

14. FriedUnicorn + 3 Girls

15. Nomecool{ + family 3}

16. Imdave

1. kanaway

2. perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3. Alumnar + around 10 + 1 child (tbc)

4. Jackmohan2007

5. Bluemountain

6. Rollinstone.

7. nomad_08

8. Pajju

9. Macgyver + 2person

10. Arnisador_ako+1(my lovely wife,medic also)

11. me1st (kanaway's b_tter half:)

12. azilana7037 +1 (+1)

13. timebandit

14. FriedUnicorn + 3 Girls

15. Nomecool{ + family 3}

Alumnar ok :)

... people just add their names to it after copying and pasting rest of the list.

Pajju - I hope Munna is gone into hiding because I am frankly fed up with kids' games of switching users!

Alumnar updated list ?

Arien tobe frank .. whn i met FU first time really there is 3 gals with him

... reach destination latest 1,30 to 2 pm to set up camp as it will be dark by around 4,30pm. Quadbikes are fine if people know that kids have the right to play as well - my daughter will be playing by the sea and joining in with the group. I can't see anybody being an ass and decide to ride quadbikes through the middle of the set up camp - do you? But I will have somebody to supervise her 24x7 - I won't take any chances as I want to mingle and get to know people too.

...:)

Alumnar - It will require a few precautions if kids are coming. I wouldn't recommend quadbikes in that case,incase,anyone is planning for bringing theirs. It's better to reach at the venue early on to do the set up and also to ensure that we have plenty of time at hand.

Source:

- A study Conducted by FriedUnicorn - Vol I (September,1999)

FU come on , be a good boy now and dont be greedy :(>

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- Listen to Many...Speak to a Few -

... bringing any children along? Just curious :)

Source:

- A study Conducted by FriedUnicorn - Vol I (September,1999)

FU you dirty fella . am tempted since you have two extra babes lol ;)

Alumnar LOL ..hahahaha. but i dont see a solution :((

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- Listen to Many...Speak to a Few -

... to tie them around your head to be seen whilst doing a number 2! ;)

some people make use of the darkness and use the sand to cover up their deed. But not recommended. It's not good to be run over by a landcruiser while shitting.

Source:

- A study Conducted by FriedUnicorn - Vol I (September,1999)

hahahahaha

... is now enjoying a bacon sarnie without him... Muahhhhaahhhahhhhh!!!!!!!!!

Source:

- A study Conducted by FriedUnicorn - Vol I (September,1999)

Your beach ball got washed away to Bahrain without exit permit? :P

such outings here and have a 4X4 ( not a very good one though but does the trick ). I usually go alone or with one or at max two persons and 'am looking forward to going out with a group.I have my own camping gear including a BBQ Stand, Generator,Mats,Flashlights,Tubes,Wrench etc.My friends will confirm but I know they will come.

Last time my beach ball got caught in the receeding tide and got washed away to Bahrain. Hope it will return by then.

Source:

- A study Conducted by FriedUnicorn - Vol I (September,1999)

... has he managed to get the other ones' roommate at last??? LOL!

FriedUnicorn + WHAAAAATTT?? 3 Girls??

I swear..I hate ya! :)

... you better stop that bullshit posting and grow up. I don't need that kind of comments from you and neither does anybody else as far as this topic is concerned. I do think it is time to show you are a grown up man.

As Alexa says so wisely:

Just fark off!

FU! Looking forward to meeting you :)

1. kanaway

2. perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3. Alumnar + around 10 + 1 child (tbc)

4. Jackmohan2007

5. Bluemountain

6. Rollinstone.

7. nomad_08

8. Pajju

9. Macgyver + 2person

10. Arnisador_ako+1(my lovely wife,medic also)

11. me1st (kanaway's b_tter half:)

12. azilana7037 +1 (+1)

13. timebandit

14. FriedUnicorn + 3 Girls

Source:

- A study Conducted by FriedUnicorn - Vol I (September,1999)

@"Gulp! "hahahahahaah ...busted!

Thanks for the warning, Mrs.Timebandit :)

First Advice – DO NOT PANIC!!!!!

Equipment:

A good 4x4!

Spade/Shovel comes in handy.

A tow rope is also very useful at times, get the strongest you can, the flat fibre woven ones are available in Carrefour.

Tyre Pressure gauge to drop the pressure of the tyres to 1 to 1.2 Barg. (Get one with a little stub fitted which allows you to push the tyre valve in to let the pressure out.)

You can pump the tyres back up at a small shop just outside of Sea Line Resort, cost 5 Riyals, queue depends on the day…

Elastic luggage cords, lots of them, to tie everything securely down in the car or your stuff could end up all over the car. Carrefour sells them at 5 Riyals per pack!

Don’t take glass bottles of anything fizzy because they can explode with the bumping about (very bad experience!), take cans. When you fill your coolbox try to put a towel or similar on top before you close the lid to keep everything tightly packed.

Flashlights, we also take a light that can recharge or run directly from the car cigarrette lighter.

Tent, sleeping bags, pillows, swimming gear, towels, wet wipes come in handy, sun hat and sun block, change of clothes. I don’t know but it might get cold at night, who knows? So perhaps some warmish clothing would be a good idea just in case - and an extra blanket.

Rubbish bags to take all the litter away as we’re all responsible citizens, aren’t we???

Mobile Phone:

GPS is very very handy but not strictly necessary if it’s a big group and two or three cars in the group have one.

Fishing rods and reels etc., bait is prawns or fish pieces, I have never caught anything but I know folks who have (at least that’s what they say…)!!!

Wood so we can make a collective bonfire that will last more than 5 minutes and will keep us singing for a few hours!

As a round person I always take lots of food… oh! and lots and lots of water.

And wouldn’t it be lovely to have a telescope to view those lovely twinkling stars that rumour has it can be seen so clearly as there’s very little light pollution.

Driving

Turn the VCD (traction control) off, put to 4 wheel drive high, lock the differential (if you have one of those fancy expensive cars)

Normally driving is in a line as it’s easy to meet another vehicle coming towards you over the same dune, as long as the first car makes it over okay then the rest are safe. So do you see what kind of responsibility the 'leading 4x4' has?

Going up dunes: WAIT (!!!) for the car in front to finish the climb as if he gets stuck he will have to reverse down to try again (as may you) and you don’t want to have to stop half way up the hill as you will also get stuck. Always try to go straight up, it’s not always possible but in general it’s the best way.

Keep the revs high, you don’t need to be going terribly fast but keeping the revs high and so keeping your momentum is important. I have an automatic car and on the hills put it into second and even first sometimes. Typical trip to the Inland Sea will see me use half a tank of petrol round trip. I always fill up at the garage halfway up the Messaeid Road so when I get to Sea Line I have a full tank to start.

Going down the dunes the rule is the same, allow the person in front to get down before you start down the hill, take it slowly as gravity really helps (I don’t know of anybody getting stuck going down!) Always go straight down the hill as you don’t want to be facing sideways down a steep dune, this is when cars can roll over.

If the car behind disappears from you rear view mirror he or she is probably stuck, please stop when you can and if they don’t reappear see if you can go back to help.

We should try to arrange things so that experienced and inexperienced drivers are mixed together to be able to help out the novices. But getting stuck is part of the experience and happens to old and new alike.

A good tip if you are stuck is to try to reduce the tyre pressure a little more. I have found that 0.9 barg. has saved me much digging, sweating and towing many times. If you do go down to this pressure take it easy on the flat sandless sections to prevent tyres overheating.

We need a list of car numbers, make, colour and phone numbers of occupants so we can check everybody arrives safely, both at the destination and back at sea line. We don’t want to leave anyone behind.

So guys... now all we need is the day to come and off we go! :)))

Was this helpful? Anything else you need please just ask freely - we are here to make it as easy as possible for any of you. And trust me folks - it is amazing fun! :)))

timebandit u really quit person :)

Alumnar so who will ride me ? :)

Gulp! :{

Mrs Timebandit, do not worry. He will just do what you will whisper in my ear... or else we tie him to a post and let the tide sort him out...! ;)

Alumnar, whatever you do, please don't let Timebandit near any quad bikes! We had quite an adventure with them at Sealine last week.....thought we'd be stuck in the dunes forever!

'Up there for thinking....down there for dancing.'

Hope it's not gonna be windy so we could do some bbque.

Hot dogs and burger patties hot from the grill and cold b**r while doing bonfire? AWESOME...lol

... don't worry, it will be an easy route. The tyre pressure will need to be adjusted anyway whatever the route is through the desert. As I posted above, I will get the essential guidelines posted here tonight :)

but we're taking only 1 so the other +1 will be riding with us. Sorry i couldn't commit if i could have someone ride with us as it's not my vehicle and I'm not driving.

One question though, could we go pass a route that we won't get stuck in the sand as my companion's first time to the INLAND SEA...

Professional campers and desert people I hope! ;)

lol....Alumnar...

Timebandit you got the lucky "No 13" T-Shirt....Great!

Wait....Alumnar + 10....??!!?? You captian of some sports team?

1. kanaway

2. perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3. Alumnar + around 10 + 1 child (tbc)

4. Jackmohan2007

5. Bluemountain

6. Rollinstone.

7. nomad_08

8. Pajju

9. Macgyver + 2person

10. Arnisador_ako+1(my lovely wife,medic also)

11. me1st (kanaway's b_tter half:)

12. azilana7037 +1 (+1)

13. timebandit

You are not on top of the list - you don't even drive! Get down to the bottom - unless you are number ZERO cos you don't want to go!

Drac - fantastic, thanks for the link mate!!!

Tents - cheap and cheerful - CARREFOUR! Sleeping bags - same! Cool boxes - same! Warm blankets - same! And so on :)

Date - posted above - November 27th, overnight stay to 28th.

I am gonna post some guidelines tonight when hubby gets home - he sent this amazing elaborated email and I can't get it copied into this topic!!! Grrrrrr! I suppose I drive better then I do with IT!!!

Lol.... love it, love it, love it!!!

Timebandit do you always like to be on top? ...lol

I personally either sleep in my car/on my car/next to my car/in someone elses car..someone elses tent ;)

but, if you want a tent check out carrefour..they have cheap and quality camping gear.

Ill be out the country, but count me in for the next one!

Yup I know this is a stupid question, but do I need to go and buy a tent? If so can anyone recommend a nice cheap tent shop :)

make it a FRIDAY, please? (with whipped cream and cherry on top)

0.Timebandit (in someone else's 4x4 if they will have me)

1.kanaway

2.perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3.Alumnar

4.Jackmohan2007

5.Bluemountain

6.Rollinstone.

7.nomad_08

8.Pajju

9.Macgyver + 2person

10.Arnisador_ako+1(my lovely wife,medic also)

11. me1st (kanaway's b_tter half:)

12. azilana7037 +1 (+1)

http://www.qatarliving.com/node/781630

0.Timebandit (in someone else's 4x4 if they will have me)

1.kanaway

2.perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3.Alumnar

4.Jackmohan2007

5.Bluemountain

6.Rollinstone.

7.nomad_08

8.Pajju

9.Macgyver + 2person

10.Arnisador_ako+1(my lovely wife,medic also)

11. me1st (kanaway's b_tter half:)

do count me in pls.

1.kanaway

2.perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3.Alumnar

4.Jackmohan2007

5.Bluemountain

6.Rollinstone.

7.nomad_08

8.Pajju

9.Macgyver + 2person

10.Arnisador_ako+1(my lovely wife,medic also)

11. me1st (kanaway's b_tter half:)

I would also like a PRESS PASS so that I can be one of the official photographers (I'm sure there are going to be several).

0.Timebandit (in someone else's 4x4 if they will have me)

1.kanaway

2.perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3.Alumnar

4.Jackmohan2007

5.Bluemountain

6.Rollinstone.

7.nomad_08

8.Pajju

9.Macgyver + 2person

10.Arnisador_ako+1(my lovely wife,medic also)

... you better have life insurance! LOL!

... you need to copy and paste the names already signed up for this event and add your names on the bottom of the list. That's the way to do it :)

good morning alumnar...............................

first thanx for u for the opening of a new thread for this great trip...................

count me with my family { we r 4 }

also count me in ...

If DonMeister goes, I'm going, too.

"Love Me or Leave Me"

(MagicDragon)

Oooo sounds like fun. Let me check my flight dates and you can count me in.

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Red '92 YJ Laredo

4.0 L AMC 242, no rear-trac bar

Future mods: Lift and wheels, paintjob, foglights

The Bandit wants in please ;)

Alumnar we hope u arrange all stuffs with new thread :)

... will check-in tomorrow afternoon!

Good night everybody, thanks for the interest shown and looking forward to ideas/suggestions on whatever you want to add.

Thanks guys! :)

Ok folks, if that suits most of you:

27th November (Friday) set off from Sealine around 12 lunchtime. Overnight stay, return next day mid-afternoon (we want to get back to Sealine before dark).

lol no u cannot i bet ? :P

lol drac :)

Drac-Munna

1-2

No probs, Pajju! REVENGE, SWEET REVENGE!

I'M GOIN' TO HIJACK MALLU GROUP :P

lol Alumnar stopped :)

... and kick and hiss. So...

You do that Drac, can't wait to get responses from you! I am sure it will be fab!!!! Weather will be heaven for this kind of activity! :)))

Munna, if you don't behave I am gonna stop talking to you right now!!!!!

ok ytruygtbn igkn hgfdj thread :)

Alumnar, I'll open a thread in RG.

We'll keep in touch!

drac .. lol I really wanna taste Alumnar blood .. did u tasted ? lol :)

Alumnar, do you bite or scratch?

... watch this space ....

Munna - behave! LOL!

Geeze, what's wrong with men these days? Sigh!

lol Alumnar .. i wont tell that am Munna ... i do chnage my nick :P

(***...puking...***)

... until you step on my toeses! ;)

My blood ain't sweet Munna!!!! Trust me - you do NOT want to catch me on a bad day! ;)

And anyway... how the heck do you know the taste of my blood huh?????????? Hubby is gonna drown you on this trip, you wait and see!!! Haaaaaaaaaa!!! ;)

poison may be sweet. And the sucker may be diabetic!

Dracula i really wanna kiss plzz :)

(***...starving...***)

u big lier .. ur blood is really sweet .. :P

(*** ...blushing...***)

Yes sir! Will be so happy to have you guys/gals with us! The more the merrier... and make sure you STAY AWAY from my tent! My blood is poisoned!!!!

Shame I missed you the other night - I heard you are quite good at karaoke (I hope this wasn't supposed to be a secret! ;) )

Dracula i really missin u .. our last meet in irish harp :P plzz join us

Let me speak with Romanian Group!

;)

thank u for having us onbaord.

... as suggested in the other topic (due to the Cliffs - hubby nearly killed us once trying to break before flying off one! Newbies, see?).

Arnisador + wife - lovely to have you joining us! :)))

1.kanaway

2.perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3.Alumnar

4.Jackmohan2007

5.Bluemountain

6.Rollinstone.

7.nomad_08

8.Pajju

9.Macgyver + 2person

10.Arnisador_ako+1(my lovely wife,medic also)

Heehee!

Excellent! Macgyver and co. :)

lol same time .. oke i will edit :P

1.kanaway

2.perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3.Alumnar

4.Jackmohan2007

5.Bluemountain

6.Rollinstone.

7.nomad_08

8.Munna

really! then I GO.

1.kanaway

2.perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3.Alumnar

4.Jackmohan2007

5.Bluemountain

6.Rollinstone.

7.nomad_08

8.Pajju

9.Macgyver + 2persons

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy....Martin Luther King

Pajjuuuuuuuuuuu!!!! Come ear!!!!! Get out of your box!!! ;)

Even if I have to drag you behind my oh-so-desert-beaten 4x4! ;)

I go or not?

1.kanaway

2.perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3.Alumnar

4.Jackmohan2007

5.Bluemountain

6. nomad_08

1.kanaway

2.perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3.Alumnar

4.Jackmohan2007

5.Bluemountain

6.Munna

1.kanaway

2.perfectStranger(1 More person with me)

3.Alumnar

4.Jackmohan2007

5.Bluemountain

6.Rollinstone.

Copy and paste the list, then add your names on the bottom! :)

count me in alumnar!

... bring some wood for the campfire! :)

Apart from that bring everything you need for yourself and closer to the date we will see what else we need - like charcoal, drinking water etc. :)

ok i am in :)

Wt r the things xpected from the volunteers??

... you do need a 4x4 to get there, but sign up and we will organize transportation lateron in time. I am sure there will be plenty of empty places in other 4x4's to fit you in :)

Arnisador, we can always do with a medic...specially after self-inflicted damage (the morning after!) ;)

Alumnar i dunt have 4*4 i can join ?

if your plan workout,i will volunteer myself as a medic.( i hope i have no duty during that time)

DO GOOD, LOOK GOOD AND FEEL GOOD!!!