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Well the time is coming soon... 4 weeks and look out simba I am after you.. Will be heading into the Selous for a 21 day my retirement safari... Animals after lion, sable, 3 buf, and hippo... Have finalized my loads and here is the results...









Michael Podwika... DRSS bigbores and hunting www.pvt.co.za " MAKE THE SHOT " 450#2 Famars
 
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good luck! What rifles you taking?, I bet there is one with you other than the 375 kimber.....I look forward to the pictures and stories,,, I hope to hear the stories as well if you come back to the Dallas Safari club show,,,,,,, no more black mombas necesary,, the last one you shot and took a picture of still gives me the sweats,,,,,,Keep chunking lead at them! drwes


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My apologies... The rifles coming on safari are a Kimber Caprivi in 375 H&H
Champlin Famars 450# 2 N.E. ejectors and crisp 3 lb triggers...

Mike


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When are you flying out Mike? I'll be leaving on Aug 29 from Dulles to Jo'burg - Harare.


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Best of luck to you.
 
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Good luck on the hunt! Wish I was coming along, it's only been a few months since I was last in Africa, but I'm homesick already.


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Best of luck, but you're the guy that doesn't need it.

I left a huge black maned lion there one day. Hope you get him.

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All the best whishes for a safe journey and a great hunt thumb


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Retreever - Good luck and have a great hunt. Looks like the hardware is set to go!!

Oday - I'll miss you by one day, leaving out of Dulles on Aug. 28 to Joburg. then on to Moz.

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then on to Moz.



Where in Mozambique?

I found Northern Moz (Niassa) to be absolutley superlative!


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Mike,

Best of luck with the lion, have a great time.


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I wish you the very best, Mike! You and Cherie have the greatest of Safaris and be safe. thumb I think that Ryan is having second thoughts about not going with you! Big Grin
 
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Go get 'em. I'm looking forward to the report.
 
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Wink jumping

The family and I are visiting the Reteevers on Friday. We are going to hide in the suitcases and go with them. With three weeks to go at least we will not be overweight.

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Good hunting, Mike. Get some great critters.

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Good enough to kill anything on the planet.

Looking forward to the hunt report.

Good hunting.


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Enjoy your hunt and take many pictures of the lion!
 
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Mike, Cherie: We hope you have even a better safari than your last one .... good luck with the lion. We're very anxious to hear your stories when you return ...... FRANK & JOYCE


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Good luck!


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Retreever,

Lookin' forward to reading the wonderful stories of a successful major hunt.

(Us Walter Mitty's need somethin' to keep us going! Sigh ... )


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Mike:

I tried to join you as you know. Dang!... I can't think of anything that would have been more fun. You'll just have to have enough fun for both of us!

Tell my friends in the Selous I miss them and am saving for a hunt in late 2010.


JudgeG ... just counting time 'til I am again finding balm in Gilead chilled out somewhere in the Selous.
 
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Best wishes Mike to you and Cherie for a safe, challenging and rewarding safari. The guns are ready and they look good so you realize now that there can be no excuses when you bump into Mr Simba. We can't wait to see the photos and read the accounts of the adventure. I'm doing my part to help...I put the hard drive/card reader in the mail to you today...don't want to take any chances losing photos Smiler

Safe journeys and may the safari exceed your dreams,

Paul, Cindy and Brandon


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Best of luck Mike! Bring back some good stories! Lee.


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Shoot a big one! good luck!!
 
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Best of luck Mike, and say hello to Pierre for both me and Walter.

It is exactly 2 months today that we start our safaris too.


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I'm excited for you Mike. I just hope you didn't use up all your luck on that great elephant you took on your last hunt with Pierre.


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Best of luck Mike. Hope you get a great lion and have the time of your life. I know you will.

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Mike, best of luck and make it memorable as well as enjoyable. Be safe and look forward to the great report on your return.
 
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Good luck!

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Buenos suerte Mike!!! Good hunting...


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Mike I know you and the Mrs. will enjoy yourselves greatly.

May the game be where you hunt for it, the challenges most memorable,

the excitement nearly overwhelming, the shooting very close.

Go Man GO!



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Good luck, Mike.


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Mike, you and the Mrs. have a great trip and a wonderful hunt. Say "Hi" to everyone for us. Hope to see you in Dallas in January!


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So Mike,
Don't get bit or run over or nothin'!
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Have a good one Mike Big Grin


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Best of luck Mike. George


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Mike

Regina and I enjoyed meeting you and your family in Sanford. It was a great, unpretentious fun shoot, as they should be!

Will you be back in time for the Vintagers in September?

Best of luck and Godspeed.

Don


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Mike

Just did a double take (no pun intended). Are you truly going to take bolt trash on such a classic safari?

Again, best of luck and Godspeed. I look forward to the stories!

Don


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Hi Don,

Sure do remember you and Regina... It was a fun time and will be back for the Vintager's..
I do look forward to the competition and
meeting friends and making new ones...

Mike


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Have a great safari Mike. I look forward to the stories and photos in Harrisburg next year.
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