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2013 DSC convention photos posted them all... Enjoy
09 January 2013, 01:27
retreever2013 DSC convention photos posted them all... Enjoy
Here are the Pics I took at the convention. They are from all around and many of the pics show AR members in attendance, I will label those that I remember.
Mike
The greatest salesman of them all AR's Mims
This is the last thing you want to see!!!
AR's Gayne Young and boss behind at breakfast
Retreever, Will, and Clinton van Tonder ph DSC first time
I was at lunch and he took a siesta.
Rigby gun smith and our Mike 70654 from Louisiana
2 AR members hard at work McKay & Buzz
Myles Buzz's partner and ph
Biebs on left and Mrs. Retreever and B Colyer
Caught Gayne again taking pics
Part of dinner ballroom
The I team Karl and Rebecca AR's Big guy458
What two wonderful people and I call them friends. Convention show boss, not correct title, but so many great volunteers there.
Pierre penciling in dates of hunters
AR's Mike Lindsey talking hunting in the Selous?
AR members and wives
Mike take our pic without our wives we look better that way. Ivan & Big guy 458
Some hundred pounders, yes they are real!!!
AR's Mike 458's booth
My friend Jerome of Verny Carron
This is my buddy Josh with his VC 450 3.25 in. double shot against me in the Vintagers there are 2holes and 4 shots...
This is the target 30yds
AR guys Todd, MJines, Kellly Gill, and Jerry Huf
AR's Penetrater and me
AR Friday night Party
That young lady is an African hunter
Convention chairman, BigGuy 458 & his boss
Saturday get together
L.David chowing down
We caught Frank Beller sampling all the hooch
Forgot this pic
Michael Podwika... DRSS bigbores and hunting
www.pvt.co.za " MAKE THE SHOT " 450#2 Famars
09 January 2013, 02:01
sjbThanks for sharing the pics, one from the Bucket lost is to attend the shows in the states...
09 January 2013, 02:35
BiebsMike, nice job with the pix....thanks. It was good seeing you and your better half there.
09 January 2013, 02:45
SBTMike, thanks for all the leopard photos!

"There are worse memorials to a life well-lived than a pair of elephant tusks." Robert Ruark
09 January 2013, 02:48
MJinesAlways nice to see Mike since he always has a smile on his face.

Mike
09 January 2013, 03:15
Todd WilliamsGood to see you Mike.
09 January 2013, 03:27
Dutch44Excellent report, Mike.
Dutch
09 January 2013, 04:09
bwana cecilMike was kind enough to give us a ride to the Friday night shindig.
I road shotgun so that I could be one of the first ones at the scene of the crash.
LORD, let my bullets go where my crosshairs show.
Not all who wander are lost.
NEVER TRUST A FART!!!
Cecil Leonard
09 January 2013, 04:10
N E 450 No2Well, I guess I can come out of hiding now, as I did not see any pictures of me with your sweet Wife.

It was good to see you again my friend, and fellow 450 No2 Hunter...

DOUBLE RIFLE SHOOTERS SOCIETY
09 January 2013, 04:10
Scott75Thanks for sharing

Would really like to get over there one year..
09 January 2013, 04:42
D. NelsonMike;
Thanks for putting some faces to the names!!!
Best regards, D. Nelson
09 January 2013, 05:07
retreeverDarin,
This is an invite for next year.
Mike
Michael Podwika... DRSS bigbores and hunting
www.pvt.co.za " MAKE THE SHOT " 450#2 Famars
09 January 2013, 05:23
jimatcatthanks, ... it was a pleasure to meet y'all...
go big or go home ........
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09 January 2013, 05:59
prof242Mike,
Thanks for all your help at the Saturday night shindig. The pics look great.
Max
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DRSS, po' boy member
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09 January 2013, 06:37
SaeedFantastic Mike. Thank you for posting these here for us who have not been able to come to enjoy them.
All the best to you for 2013.
09 January 2013, 18:50
D. Nelsonquote:
Originally posted by retreever:
Darin,
This is an invite for next year.
Mike
Mike;
Every year I mark my calendar with the dates of the DSC event...but it's sooo far between California and Texas (in so many ways)....I would however prefer to be in Texas! Maybe I'll try harder for next year! You guys always seem to be having such a great time.
Do you ever go to SCI convention?
Best regards, Darin
09 January 2013, 19:24
Die Ou JagterThanks for the photos, Max you did a good job!
09 January 2013, 19:32
Bill73Mike,
Thanks for posting the pics,missed all the fun this year,was feeling pretty bummed out,but now I feel better

Still looking for a 450#2

DRSS
09 January 2013, 19:59
Todd WilliamsMike,
The leopard pic you posted where the cat is completely vertical and attacking the impala, was done by by new taxidermist, Roy Holdrige of True Life Taxidermy in Granbury, TX. This is his personal cat taken in RSA a few years ago.
I've looked at and studied that mount for several years now and find it fascinating. When viewed from the front, the view you see in your picture, no part of the impala or leopard is touching the base. It appears to be suspended in air as the impala is running at the moment all of the impala's feet are off the ground.
If he has it there again next year, take a close look at it.
09 January 2013, 20:02
ScriptusThanks for that, you didn't think to leave "Porky" out?"

09 January 2013, 20:40
OngweGreat leopard pics...first time in 10-12 years I didn't go to Dallas. Pics just make me wish I had!
BTW, I wouldn't call Roy a "new" taxidermist.
And yeah, that is a great mount!
09 January 2013, 21:07
MANDLAZIMThanks for posting..
09 January 2013, 21:18
Todd Williamsquote:
Originally posted by Ongwe:
Great leopard pics...first time in 10-12 years I didn't go to Dallas. Pics just make me wish I had!
BTW, I wouldn't call Roy a "new" taxidermist.
And yeah, that is a great mount!
Roy is MY new taxidermist as my previous taxidermist has ruined a couple of my mounts lately including a leopard (posted in the taxidermy forum with its claws extended) and the face on my brown bear. No, Roy isn't new to taxidermy. In fact I would list him as World Class!
09 January 2013, 22:19
MJinesLet me also nominate for "Spouse Most Likely to Make Their Mate Look Good", Lucy Begno. Butch clearly married over his head. That couple goes to show you that its not just good food that comes from Louisiana, they have their fair share of good people too.
Mike
10 January 2013, 01:08
LittleJoeUnfortunately I have not been able to attend DSC yet. I have attended SCI several times. In comparison, how big is the DSC show to the SCI show? I know that everyone tells me that DSC is much more personal but I am just trying to get a feel for how many booths from DSC and SCI.
I have attended the SLC Hunt Expo show and it is about 10% the size of SCI or so it appears.
10 January 2013, 01:45
Bwana338Thanks for posting your photos
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10 January 2013, 02:44
K EvansLittlejoe: This year we (DSC) had about 850 exhibitors filling slightly over 1400 booths. I don't know how that compares to SCI, but we had several hundred thousand square feet of exhibit space. The number4s for the show next January will be very close as far as exhibitors and booths goes.
Karl
Karl Evans
10 January 2013, 05:45
retreeverIf you start at one end and do not visit with exhibitors you can walk end to end in a day. But do some serious inquiring and you need multiple days.
Little Joe come for a visit next year.
Mike
Michael Podwika... DRSS bigbores and hunting
www.pvt.co.za " MAKE THE SHOT " 450#2 Famars
10 January 2013, 07:33
Kelly GillMike,
Very good to see you and share some double rifle stories. Thank you for taking the time to post photos of so many AR members.
10 January 2013, 19:53
HarryMike, Thanks for the compliment and I always enjoy seeing you and that pretty lady that puts up with you.
Better tomorrows,
Mims
You can borrow money but you can not borrow time. Go hunting with your family.
10 January 2013, 20:04
A.DahlgrenThank you Mike, if more members have please share.
11 January 2013, 00:41
376 steyrThe man at the booth with the water buff bull and the very long sagging horns said that the animal had only one testical. that causing the extreme length and the sagging because being sub=fertile it had low bone density so the horn core was weak and sagged under the weight.
11 January 2013, 05:06
Wildlife GalleryGreat seeing you there Mike! Thanks for posting the pictures...
11 January 2013, 05:49
CCMDocMike my friend,
Awesome work there posting the photos and taking the time to caption them. Made me wish even more that I could have attended.
Thanks for bringing me "almost" there.
Stay well
Paul
NRA Lifer; DSC Lifer; SCI member; DRSS; AR member since November 9 2003
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11 January 2013, 06:51
elk88101Mike
Good job now we have pictures of Biebs we can put on wanted posters or just use a targets.
See ya next year.
Larry
11 January 2013, 08:32
L. David KeithGood seeing you and the misses again Mike. There never seems to be enough time to visit everyone but there's always next year. Cheers, David
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11 January 2013, 10:09
Frank MartinezGreat job Mike. Thank you.
Frank
11 January 2013, 10:18
Hoot MurrayMike,
Thanks for posting the photos. It was sure nice to visit with you again at the convention. You have really got me to thinking about hunting in Tanzania.
11 January 2013, 17:17
DoubleDonGreat report Mike!

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