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17 May 2005, 02:06
Bill C
African Memories...the little things (PICTURE)
Any of you guys relate to this? Feel free to substitute your cold one of choice! beer


17 May 2005, 02:14
T.Carr
Bill,

In Masailand, upon our return to camp in the evening, we were greeted with glasses of juice and damp washcloths. Looks like the same thing you are getting in that picture.

The only thing better, is the hot cup of tea delivered to your tent at 5:00AM. Damn, I love the mornings in Africa. The sound of the camp coming to life, the stars, the anticipation of another day of hunting.

Regards,

Terry



Msasi haogopi mwiba [A hunter is not afraid of thorns]
17 May 2005, 02:18
SBT
I can truly relate. I don't know if I like the anticipation of the mornings then the sundowners upon return, or the hunting itself. I guess the whole package is what makes it the exceptional experience.


"There are worse memorials to a life well-lived than a pair of elephant tusks." Robert Ruark
17 May 2005, 02:34
T.Carr
After a hot shower, ready for sundowners in the Zambezi Valley overlooking Lake Kariba. The fire is yet to be started. I am hoping that tonight's snack will be corn fritters with the spicy dipping sauce. Off to make Carol's gin and tonic and grab a cold beer for myself.


17 May 2005, 02:37
mark65x55
Terry,

Love the veiw and dam man, your making me hungry Big Grin

BTW doesn't the Omay also border Lake Kariba?


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17 May 2005, 02:42
baboon


His comment was"I bring you two as the first one always gone so fast"


Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war;
That this foul deed shall smell above the earth
With carrion men, groaning for burial.
17 May 2005, 02:50
T.Carr
quote:
BTW doesn't the Omay also border Lake Kariba?



Yes, Omay North (Butch Walker's concession) has a long shoreline on Lake Kariba. Omay South (National Safaris) does not.

Regards,

Terry



Msasi haogopi mwiba [A hunter is not afraid of thorns]
18 May 2005, 00:30
Bill C
quote:
Originally posted by T.Carr:...Damn, I love the mornings in Africa. The sound of the camp coming to life, the stars, the anticipation of another day of hunting.
Yes...nothing is better then sitting along the river w/a cup of coffee, watching the sun rise.

The pict I posted was of our waiter in Zambia who would greet us mid-afternoon with some cold "African Kool-Aid" and a damp towel. I usually like staying in the bush all day, but checking the lion baits was dull and time-consuming, and around 1pm it felt good to be back at camp for a few hours. Cheers!
18 May 2005, 00:42
Aspen Hill Adventures
Seeing one of your friends get a pedicure at the Victoria Falls Boat CLub on a hot August day...




~Ann


18 May 2005, 00:57
Die Ou Jagter
Ann - no picture.
18 May 2005, 01:01
cjw


It's not a "little thing" but a g&t and a beautiful sunset at the end of another amazing day in Africa.


18 May 2005, 01:05
Harry
I had my hot chocolate brought to my tent each morning in Tanzania and then a Crown Royal with lots of ice was delivered to my shower! Tell me it gets better than that!
Great photos...bring back great memories.
After a dove hunt in near 100 degree weather in Texas my host had rolled up wash rags ICED DOWN in one cooler and a cold beer to match in the second cooler. What a way to finish up a dove shoot!


You can borrow money but you can not borrow time. Go hunting with your family.
18 May 2005, 01:07
Lorenzo
Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
A pedicure ????
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

I know someone that looks VERY similar, but it not the same man, the one I know is a very brave pig hunter, the one in the picture must be a relative...

jump

L
18 May 2005, 01:14
KB1
One of the things we look forward to this September is and ICE COLD Castle beer waiting for us after a long hot dusty day of hunting, after a sucessful day of course.
18 May 2005, 05:08
Charles Mc Williams
I see things are getting much better there. The lst time i was there we were greeted by the camp staff in panic after the Eles had their way with the huts,food, chairs,and every other thing that caught their fancy. One peeded in my flatened tent, and all the beer was broken, except one and we fliped for it and i lost! The camp smelled like the L.A. Zoo's Ele's cages.I would have traded anything for a cold beer and wet towels/roflmao Charlie
18 May 2005, 06:06
TerryR
Every night my Son and I would stroll away from the fire and look up at the southern cross. This trip My Wife and I will be looking at it.

Two months! July 20 I'll be there!

TerryR
18 May 2005, 06:12
jorge
This is the view from the main dinig area at the Malangani Conservancy in SE Zimbabwe, John Sharp Safris. 20 days.....jorge\




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18 May 2005, 09:26
BFaucett
quote:
Originally posted by baboon:

His comment was"I bring you two as the first one always gone so fast"


baboon,

Hey!, I recognize that photo!!! Mabelingwane Safaris in South Africa! I'm headed there in August. I can't wait!

-Bob F. thumb
18 May 2005, 10:14
NitroX


That's not Italian Dr Mike, is it?


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18 May 2005, 18:08
Lorenzo
No John,
He must be a relative, the Mike I know, the one who climbed the Andes mountains in t-shirt while chasing wild boars don't use pedicures...

jump

L
18 May 2005, 18:33
jbderunz



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Be careful when blindly following the masses ... generally the "m" is silent
18 May 2005, 18:53
Aspen Hill Adventures
quote:
Originally posted by NitroX:


That's not Italian Dr Mike, is it?


Gentlemen,

This is what happens to men when you live in California. Big Grin BTW- Mike, I forgot what color nail polish she used for you.

Acutally, Mike was a good sport being the only guy in all of Zimbabwe getting a pedicure. At least he isn't in shorty-shorts. beer


~Ann


18 May 2005, 19:19
Wink
Nothing like a Tusker after a long day. The chaps accompanying me had to carry the ice chest, table and chairs quite a way.




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19 May 2005, 02:45
baboon
Wink,I would think a bigger smile was in order.You did not have to help carry anything back did you?


Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war;
That this foul deed shall smell above the earth
With carrion men, groaning for burial.
21 May 2005, 18:56
500grains
quote:
Originally posted by Aspen Hill Adventures:



Ann, I think you are implying that the photo shows Mike getting touch with his feminine side. But maybe there was a reason Mike needed a pedicure. Perhaps he had just butchered an elephant.


21 May 2005, 20:32
Aspen Hill Adventures
Dan,

Interesting, I've had about half a dozen crime scenes which looked like that over the years.


~Ann