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The Journey Begins
The Journey Begins
Me, my wife and son are sitting in the Delta Sky Club lounge in the Atlanta Hartsfield Airport after our first flight out of Shreveport,La. Spending a couple days in Vic Fallsand then Headed to Namibia to hunt some elephant with Karl Stumpfe.Hunting out of Sobbe camp.
Report to come as often as I can get access to internet. Wish me luck.
We seldom get to choose
But I've seen them go both ways
And I would rather go out in a blaze of glory
Than to slowly rot away!
16 May 2011, 01:01
D. NelsonGood luck for a very successful safari!
Can't wait for the report.
Regards, D. Nelson
16 May 2011, 01:03
Aaron NeilsonEyedoc - Really hope it goes well for ya, and good luck on the hunt. Safe travels, and report back when possible.
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postoakGood luck! Avoid the ticks and mosquitoes and stay healthy!
16 May 2011, 02:47
adamhunterGood luck Eyedoc!
30+ years experience tells me that perfection hit at .264. Others are adequate but anything before or after is wishful thinking.
Best of luck, Eyedoc!
I hope you and the family have a great trip.
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Good luck, wishing you fair winds and fresh tracks.
Mike
Good luck doc. Three more weeks for me (less for Mike).
Frank
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So far, this appears to be the year of the elephant. May the winds stay true.
"There are worse memorials to a life well-lived than a pair of elephant tusks." Robert Ruark
16 May 2011, 05:34
safari-lawyerGood luck, shoot straight, stay safe.
Will J. Parks, III
16 May 2011, 08:15
retreevereyedoc...
'make the shot' The best ,
Mike
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Best of luck. kill a big one.
Eyedoc,same question as DAL. Are you doing this one with "sticks and strings?"
JCHB
16 May 2011, 19:02
WoodmnctryMike---------Sic Em!!
Shoot straight and may the source be with you!!
OMG!-- my bow is "pull-push feed" - how dreadfully embarrasing!!!!!
eyedoc is going to try and update along the trip as possible,, I may get some updates by email or text and I will update if he can't. He isn't bowhunting this trip,, he is after another jumbo. He has his new 470 double and a 416 rigby with him. His son is doing the video work and possibly hunt a little as well. We go back bowhunting in 69 days,,,he will be logging some air miles...
you can make more money, you can not make more time
Settled in here at the Africa Sky quest lodge. No problems with Saps. Supper was a fellet with mushroom sauce. Leaving in the a.m. for vic falls. Will be hunting with riffle this trip, but back in 6 weeks for bow hunting.
We seldom get to choose
But I've seen them go both ways
And I would rather go out in a blaze of glory
Than to slowly rot away!
17 May 2011, 01:07
L. David KeithGood hunting Mike! Karl comes across some big boys so luck be with you.
Cheers,
David
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Took the wife the Eastern Cape for her first hunt:
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Every morning the Zebra wakes up knowing it must outrun the fastest Lion if it wants to stay alive. Every morning the Lion wakes up knowing it must outrun the slowest Zebra or it will starve. It makes no difference if you are a Zebra or a Lion; when the Sun comes up in Africa, you must wake up running......
"If you're being chased by a Lion, you don't have to be faster than the Lion, you just have to be faster than the person next to you."
Good luck eyedoc
keep us posted
Good luck eyedoc. Hope you get a big one.
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17 May 2011, 06:27
sharpsguyHave a good trip. See you when you get back.
Tell Karl to save one for me!
Have a wonderful and safe trip, safari and return!
NRA Lifer; DSC Lifer; SCI member; DRSS; AR member since November 9 2003
Don't Save the best for last, the smile for later or the "Thanks" for tomorow
Checking in from the historic Victoria Falls Hotel.All of the guns arrived safely.Veiwed the Falls yesterday and went to a crocadile ranch this morning.Going fishing for Tigerfish this afternoon and then on to the Caprivi bright and early in the morning.
Should be chasing elephant by this time tomorrow afternoon.Kepping fingers crossed for a good bull.
Will check back in when able,,,,Eyedoc
We seldom get to choose
But I've seen them go both ways
And I would rather go out in a blaze of glory
Than to slowly rot away!
Alright, We caught a few tigerfish, best fishing I've ever had on the zambezi. Had supper at Russel Caldcotts Ultimate Lodge. Good times shared by all. Off tomorrow for the Caprivi.
We seldom get to choose
But I've seen them go both ways
And I would rather go out in a blaze of glory
Than to slowly rot away!
BEST OF LUCK! Stay safeMan I am jealous
NRA Lifer; DSC Lifer; SCI member; DRSS; AR member since November 9 2003
Don't Save the best for last, the smile for later or the "Thanks" for tomorow
19 May 2011, 03:54
Jas MadhavanGood Luck Eyedoc. Get a monster
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eyedoc is in the Caprivi now with Karl Stumpf. They have been hunting mainly Jumbo, Mikes wife is along and his son is doing the camera work. Do not be surprised if the need to hunt a nicegemsbock or kudu jumps into the equation and quota,, Hopefully a pic will trickle out every once in awhile
you can make more money, you can not make more time
I have recieved two short texts from eyedoc,,, First one was big bull down!!!! Second text was Shot second elephant, frontal brain shot at 9 paces,, big bull down... He says when he gets to civilization he will post the stories, details and photos,, Karl put him on the Jumbos..
you can make more money, you can not make more time
Can't wait for pictures
Outstanding for Mike!! Can't wait to hear the tales in person.
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Don't blame the hunters for what the poachers do!---me
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VERY exciting!
Looking forward to "the rest of the story"
NRA Lifer; DSC Lifer; SCI member; DRSS; AR member since November 9 2003
Don't Save the best for last, the smile for later or the "Thanks" for tomorow
27 May 2011, 10:45
JBoutfishnquote:
frontal brain shot at 9 paces
Woo Hoo
Jim "Bwana Umfundi"
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27 May 2011, 18:35
Woodmnctry
OMG!-- my bow is "pull-push feed" - how dreadfully embarrasing!!!!!
27 May 2011, 21:32
Nemo .450Sounds like fun!
Hope you get a great bull.
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