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31 January 2014, 14:18

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What gifts do you buy your wife in Africa

I would like to ask what do you buy your wife in Africa when you return from your African safari?

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31 January 2014, 15:12

Bakes

I bought my wife a necklace with an pendant of Africa and a small piece of Tanzanite where Tanzania would be located. She loves it AND I got brownie points as I came home on our anniversary

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31 January 2014, 15:43

Scriptus

There is quite a bit of crystallised carbon dug up here.

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31 January 2014, 15:55

Thunder Head

My first trip I bought her a silver Lion for her charm bracelet.
On my second trip to Zim, I stopped by the rock carving museum. I bought her an owl statue which she absolutely loves.

I have walked in the foot prints of the elephant, listened to lion roar and met the buffalo on his turf. I shall never be the same.

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31 January 2014, 16:58

hunteratheart

quote:
Originally posted by bwana cecil:
I always buy her a plane ticket home since she goes with me on safari.

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31 January 2014, 17:10

Terry Blauwkamp

quote:
Originally posted by bwana cecil:
I always buy her a plane ticket home since she goes with me on safari.

Yep, me too..

Remember, forgivness is easier to get than permission.

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31 January 2014, 18:30

MARK H. YOUNG

Sadie goes with and buys what she wants. What we both like is the crafty things you often can find in camp that the staff made. Lots more African flavor than what you find in the gift shops.

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31 January 2014, 18:34

Fjold

On my first trip to Africa, I bought Wifezilla a new house.

My second trip to Africa, I bought her two weeks in Japan and a new SUV

My third trip to Africa I got off cheap with a custom built wall unit for the family room.

Frank

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31 January 2014, 20:00

cal pappas

Wood carvings (stone too heavy and fragile for air travel) jewelry, cloth, leather goods (purse), elephant hair bracelets. Anything African. Of course, my return is her greatest gift.
Cal
PS. I'm not married but several women have been recipients of my generosity (and I theirs).

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31 January 2014, 20:19

Larry Sellers

Last time I got her a Leopard trophy fee, she didn't realize it was for me!!

But when she came to know the truth it cost about double for my wallet.

Actually the most appreciated are gifts that show some of the native aspects of Africa, diamonds, are always a start.

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31 January 2014, 20:22

Blank

My wife loves giraffes and elephants, and enjoys the small collectibles I bring home for her.

Of course, she also gets the benefit of surprises (usually equal to my trips). A July elephant hunt in '09 resulted in a new car, and this past trip to RSA got her a two week trip to Prague and Paris!

31 January 2014, 20:24

Skyline

I don't buy her anything, she goes everywhere with me (well except the Arctic). It is great having a partner that hunts, traps and handles a fly rod. Down side is the hunting trips cost twice as much and take twice as long to save for.

Oh well, rather go with her anyways as she can cowboy up and is way tougher than most guys I meet these days.

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31 January 2014, 21:19

Blacktailer

Mrs Blacktailer goes along. She likes the indigenous crafts and artwork. Last safari we were in Tanzania so had to pick up some tanzanite. When they brought out the first tray of loose stones she said "Don't you have anything bigger?"

It's a small price to pay to have her along on the hunts.

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31 January 2014, 21:33

boarkiller

She gets a break when I'm hunting
Isn't that good enough?
We are our own worst enemies when it comes to women

My opinion is, we coddle them like little kids instead of treating them like adults and friends
So because I go hunting I have to get permission?
Or have to buy my way?

Shame on you men

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31 January 2014, 22:08

Use Enough Gun

My wife usually goes with me and buys whatever she wants. If she is not with me, she gives me some instructions on what she might want me to bring back for her or for the house. Sometimes I surprise her with additional things.

31 January 2014, 22:13

MTGunner

In the past two trips she accompanied me on my plains game safaris and was very pleased when on the first trip I bought her an elephant hair bracelet and necklace. During the second trip I purchased a chocolate diamond ring with a gold setting. She was very appreciative indeed. I have no idea, at this point, what to purchase for our third trip in upcoming 2015. But, I am confident she will be more than pleased. MY good!! MTG

31 January 2014, 22:26

Safari James

Nothing from Africa unless she's with me and picks it out. Simply too difficult or impossible to return.

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31 January 2014, 22:34

G L Krause

Not technically a purchase in Africa, but on my first elephant hunt I bought my wife a gold & silver elephant hair bracelet and matching earrings and hid them in the house with a note saying "you can wear these now since you are the wife of an elephant hunter!". First chance I got after my bull was on the ground I emailed her and told her to look in that spot.

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31 January 2014, 23:11

bwana cecil

quote:
She gets a break when I'm hunting
Isn't that good enough?
We are our own worst enemies when it comes to women

My opinion is, we coddle them like little kids instead of treating them like adults and friends
So because I go hunting I have to get permission?
Or have to buy my way?

Shame on you men

My wife is my best friend, mother of my children & business partner.
We've been married 37 years.
A friend of mine is divorcing his 3rd wife & has been telling me for years that I give romance a bad name, I think both of you have it backwards.
If I want to spoil her some, that's my business.

LORD, let my bullets go where my crosshairs show.
Not all who wander are lost.
NEVER TRUST A FART!!!
Cecil Leonard

31 January 2014, 23:20

Frostbit

quote:
Originally posted by bwana cecil:
I always buy her a plane ticket home since she goes with me on safari.

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31 January 2014, 23:57

rnovi

Heck, I "bought" her a Springbok - which she promptly shot.

And then I had to buy her her very own Rifle because she decided that I should not have all the fun myself.

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01 February 2014, 01:33

TrophyShotPrints

quote:
Originally posted by Orvar:
Patrick Mavros jewelry seems to work... I keep getting the nod to go back

Good one my friend

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01 February 2014, 03:04

JPK

quote:
Originally posted by Peter Barnard:
BIG Tanzanite or DIAMOND

This has made my wife happy. Earings, necklace, bracelet.... But one at a time!

JPK

01 February 2014, 03:54

Blacktailer

quote:
Originally posted by Dutch44:
A 2 Carat Tanzanite in Dar.

Dutch

Man, you got off cheap.

Have gun- Will travel
The value of a trophy is computed directly in terms of personal investment in its acquisition. Robert Ruark

01 February 2014, 04:00

Frostbit

Alright!! I didn't want to share this technique but since a question has risen about marital relations and African hunting compatibility I will share my well honed secret technique.

Buy her a rifle before booking any trip.

01 February 2014, 04:49

Aaron Neilson

quote:
Originally posted by rnovi:
Heck, I "bought" her a Springbok - which she promptly shot.

And then I had to buy her her very own Rifle because she decided that I should not have all the fun myself.

Then she SHOT IT!! Imagine the nerve of some people???

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01 February 2014, 08:38

lavaca

My wife and I usually vacation separately; she got back from Berlin and Paris yesterday. We simply don't enjoy the same things.

From Africa, she has received some Tanzanite, which she loves. As well as a necklace of old trade beads, which I think she likes even more; at least she wears them more often. She even wears some Masai bead neclaces occasionally.

And, she really likes the Grant's and the East African impala in the living room.

She isn't so fond of my buffalo, who do not reside in the living room.