Roll-call for the UAE

[stuart.404]

There is an echo in here. Is it only me regularly visiting this forum?

 

[BenH]

Never, I'm a fellow Overland Bounder [emoji23]

 

[BenH]

Good to see we are also on the map [emoji901]

 

[stuart.404]

Awesome! Do you head out with a local offroad club or are you more into doing your own thing?

 

[BenH]

Doing my own thing and with friends as
1. the groups are normally too big.
2. So takes more time to get from point A to B.
3. Not all the nationalities have the same reasoning when it comes to overlanding/camping so I don't have time for people who do not take of the environment and nature.
4. I do rather trails and camping [emoji554]️ as I've done dune bashing in my earlier years but don't enjoy it that much any more. (The dune bashing)

What about yourself?
What is your name? It feels like I'm talking to a machine [emoji16]

 

[stuart.404]

I agree with you on all points Ben and I'll drop you a PM with my number. I'm Stuart btw. Perhaps we can hit some wadis one of these weekends!

 

[BenH]

Hi Stuart. That sounds good. [emoji108]

 

[JPZimbo]

Hey guys are you still out there??


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[JPZimbo]

I've just joined this group. Head out with friends or solo. I've read your posts above about groups/nationalities/environment etc and totally agree. I'm Jordan. Drive a Prado out in the wild!


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[Michael]

I've just joined this group. Head out with friends or solo. I've read your posts above about groups/nationalities/environment etc and totally agree. I'm Jordan. Drive a Prado out in the wild!


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Welcome! Thanks for checking us out and joining to crew. We're glad to have you! If you have any questions, PM me and I'll be glad to help. Looking forward to hearing your adventures!

 

[stuart.404]

Hey Jordan! Great to another member onboard!

 

[Eben Botha]

Morning all! Great to be a part of the group - it seems we all echo the same thoughts. Still enjoy the odd dune bash but have started to prefer longer adventure trips either solo or with friends to explore the incredible scenery this area has to offer. Look forward to meeting you all in the near future.

Eben

 

[JPZimbo]

Welcome Eben. I'm a newbie to this group as well. Hopefully we'll get to share our trips & experiences and share a few in the future here.


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[stuart.404]

Welcome Eben! I'm curious - did you find out about the forum through the Facebook advert or some other source? Same question for you Jordan?

 

[Eben Botha]

Thanks Jordan!

Stuart - I've been subscribed to the Overland Bound youtube channel for a while now but didn't realise there was an online forum - especially not one for the region.

Found that out through a post on our Desert Saffa Facebook page - a group for UAE based South Africans that enjoy, appreciate and respect the outdoors.

Eben

 

[JPZimbo]

To be honest I think I might have stumbled on it via twitter or FB. Not sure which.


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[williamrlward]

Hey guys, saw this website via a Faceb0ok ad. Just moved to the UAE (Abu Dhabi). Still waiting for my residency to come through but would love to explore more of the UAE. Been coming to the UAE for nearly 15 years now.


Will

 

[stuart.404]

Hey Will. Welcome to the UAE and to the forum!

 

[JPZimbo]

Welcome Will!


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[stevieb_uae]

Hi all, just joined. Been in UAE fir 5 years but hardly ever been out in the sand! Hope all are welcome?


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