[mohan]

Originally Posted by gsferrari

Jan dates work for me. Man I sound really jobless now

No GS; these sound like authoritative words of a Master of Time Management.
If 7,8,9 Jan is OK should we finalize it?
Xtremepower,Genesis et al ?????

[genesis]

Originally Posted by mohan

No GS; these sound like authoritative words of a Master of Time Management.
If 7,8,9 Jan is OK should we finalize it?
Xtremepower,Genesis et al ?????

My dear nephews 2 year birthday party is on 8th (Sat) or 9th (sun)
(birthday is 10th Jan).

So I will be there but may have to leave early which is fine with me.
Majority wins

[xtreme power]

January works for me perfectly doc,
ill have the "saar" by then back in bombay
lets freeze these dates
id request you doc to please start a new thread now that dates are finalized

[jaysmokesleaves]

Im in too. Will leave early on the 9th though.
I hope this is not rescheduled again.

Do you require us to make any personal preparations as in, tent/sleeping bag, etc?

Cheers,

Jay

[Cloud_Chaser]

Count me in Doc.

My Pajero is ready now and am desperate to get her out with her new shoes

[mohan]

Going for a recee this Saturday and Sunday.
Would post photos for a general idea.
Also will be coming up with routes,timetable ,staying location,expenses etc .

[rahultomahawk]

Hello Doctor,
Met Allan today I will also be joining the trip .
Allan said he will try to pair me with someone .Sadly my Landcruiser wont be ready by then.

[xtreme power]

doc,
any help from my side please let me know
all the best
looking forward to this

[gsferrari]

If Allan finds me tires by then...I will bring the Gypsy along. Otherwise I am walking

[mohan]

@Allan,Guru, thanks for the help..Guru your presence is solicited either as a driver or as you say a " spotter",come, with whatever tires your gypsy is on.
Allan,heard you will be out of town,this weekend.
Soumya has already answered my call.

[jaysmokesleaves]

Mohan I would like to join the recce too. Pls PM the details of meeting place & time.

[mohan]

Thanks Jay! I also received couple of phone calls to help me out with the recce and I am really thankful.
However I want to keep this trail unknown for a larger benefit, so to say "classified"
Hence ,only 2 friends coming with me to see if the trail is appropriate.
I hope , I make myself clear.

[mohan]

Did a recee last saturday.
Following are our findings:

1. Wilderness trail leading through mountains,fields and dep rural interiors could be done in 2wd.
2. At many places vehicles have to move through dense thorny bushes which scratch the exterior of the vehicles.
3. We got permission from almost all the villages to pass through :however at some crucial junctures ,private landowners refused to let vehicles pass.

In conclusion we would have to curtail the long "dirt trail" and plan only an excursion in the vicinity of Alibag.

[BolBolero]

Originally Posted by mohan

Did a recee last saturday.
Following are our findings:

1. Wilderness trail leading through mountains,fields and dep rural interiors could be done in 2wd.
2. At many places vehicles have to move through dense thorny bushes which scratch the exterior of the vehicles.
3. We got permission from almost all the villages to pass through :however at some crucial junctures ,private landowners refused to let vehicles pass.

In conclusion we would have to curtail the long "dirt trail" and plan only an excursion in the vicinity of Alibag.

So how much of the trail can be done by a 2wd vehicle?
Have any tentative dates been decided? I would very much like to attend!

[mohan]

Looks like this OTR has been jinxed.

On 8th Jan there is a agitation here against setting up of coal-powered electricity plants.

This will include a "raasta roko" etc.

The police has warned not to do any program on this day as there is a "jamao-baandi" , 20 to 25 odd vehicles moving in a convoy would attract hooligans and police as well.

So as of date this OTR stands postponed till further notice.