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The previous thread by John Crighton got me wondering about the age of the hunters when they went to Africa for the first time. This poll may give us a more definitive age profile. The question is intended for the foreign hunters because I think the those born in Africa probably started hunting there as soon as they were able to pick up a rifle.  . | ||
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I was 28. I turned 29 two months after returning. It is a good thing I didn't know about Africa at 18. If I had, I would be an ex-pat living somewhere in either SA, Zim or Moz... If I had a little extra financial cushion now I would be living there today. Brian "If you can't go all out, don't go..." | |||
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53 ______________________ RMEF Life Member SCI DRSS Chapuis 9,3/9,3 + 20/20 Simson 12/12/9,3 Zoli 7x57R/12 Kreighoff .470/.470 We band of 9,3ers! The Few. The Pissed. The Taxpayers. | |||
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It was easy..........I live here!  | |||
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Me exactly, except for the birthday thing. Global Sportsmen Outfitters, LLC Bob Cunningham 404-802-2500  | |||
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48, and now I hate, but just a little and for a very little time, Bullet_.375 bye Stefano Waidmannsheil | |||
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38...wish I had started something else instead. Oh well maybe the kid will get a scholarship somewhere...  | |||
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I often wonder if my three sons (all in college) really know how lucky they were that they got to go to Africa to hunt at ages 16, 16 (twins), and 14. That trip was also my first trip, and I was 52. Those of you who have kids are missing the most unbelievable bonding experience if you leave your kids out of your African plans. | |||
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I agree, though I haven't had the chance to take mine yet. At three and five, they're a bit young yet, though I look forward to taking them. I drag them along on domestic hunts, but a safari is definitely in their future. _____________________ A successful man is one who earns more money than his wife can spend. | |||
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I went on that "trip of a lifetime" at age forty. Thought it would be my one and only but have been back six times now. This coming summer I am going over either twice or for one extended trip. 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! | |||
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44 for me, but my son came along and he was 18. | |||
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first safari (buff & PG) at age 31 second safari (buff & PG) at age 35 | |||
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1st @ 63, last @ 64. | |||
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First, 47. Then, 48, 51, 53, 55,..... etc., etc., and 71. Can't get enough. | |||
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I was 45 yrs old, and that was 26 yrs ago! Damn time passes when you're having fun!  ....Mac >>>===(x)===> MacD37, ...and DUGABOY1 DRSS Charter member "If I die today, I've had a life well spent, for I've been to see the Elephant, and smelled the smoke of Africa!"~ME 1982 Hands of Old Elmer Keith  | |||
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The tender age of 35... I am lucky enough to be around at 48 and have a dozen trips under my belt. And my son goes with me in '09 for his thirteenth birthday! Heck of a way to start a young man's obsession early in life! On the plains of hesitation lie the bleached bones of ten thousand, who on the dawn of victory lay down their weary heads resting, and there resting, died. If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch... Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it, And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son! - Rudyard Kipling Life grows grim without senseless indulgence. | |||
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