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I'll be heading to Namibia in June 2015 for my third safari with Jan du Plessis of Sebra Hunting Safaris. Joining me this time will be my granddaughter Maddie, who turns 10 this week and will be 11 when we head over in June 2105. I'd wager that she's the cutest "hunting buddy" on AR in some time.  Jesus saves, but Moses invests | ||
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True that one Bud!  | |||
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excellent choice, that one. | |||
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That's a keeper. Just keep her away from the Boys.. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> "You've got the strongest hand in the world. That's right. Your hand. The hand that marks the ballot. The hand that pulls the voting lever. Use it, will you" John Wayne | |||
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Great job making memories she'll carry with her forever. | |||
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Sounds like some great quality time with the Granddaughter. Two months for today I am headed to Zim with my Granddaughter and both of us are fit to be tied. | |||
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Beautiful. Buy her a nice double rifle. Cal _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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Bud, Bravo!!  Cheers Jim ______________________ DRSS ______________________ Hunt Reports 2015 His & Her Leopards with Derek Littleton of Luwire Safaris - http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/2971090112 2015 Trophy Bull Elephant with CMS http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/1651069012 DIY Brooks Range Sheep Hunt 2013 - http://forums.accuratereloadin...901038191#9901038191 Zambia June/July 2012 with Andrew Baldry - Royal Kafue http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/7971064771 Zambia Sept 2010- Muchinga Safaris http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/4211096141 Namibia Sept 2010 - ARUB Safaris http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6781076141 | |||
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Lucky man. Hope you both make some great memories. Thanks! Brian Clark Blue Skies Hunting Adventures www.blueskieshunting.com Email at: info@blueskieshunting.com African Cape Trophy Safaris www.africancapesafaris.com Email at: brian@africancapesafaris.com 1-402-689-2024 | |||
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Bud...I'd like to GIFT your darling granddaughter Maddie upon her return with an 11x17 TrophyShotPrint.com Custom Enhanced Ready-to-Display Metal Print Showpiece from her favorite safari photo compliments of my 9yr old daughter Aloha! Roland | |||
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Thanks Roland. We'll take you up on your most generous offer. Jesus saves, but Moses invests | |||
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You are a lucky fellow Memories she will have forever Good luck and safe travels NRA LIFE MEMBER DU DIAMOND SPONSOR IN PERPETUITY DALLAS SAFARI CLUB LIFE MEMBER SCI FOUNDATION MEMBER | |||
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You're welcome Bud! Any time we can bless our youth with our showpieces we will | |||
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LB, You are a class act! Jason "You're not hard-core, unless you live hard-core." _______________________ Hunting in Africa is an adventure. The number of variables involved preclude the possibility of a perfect hunt. Some problems will arise. How you decide to handle them will determine how much you enjoy your hunt. Just tell yourself, "it's all part of the adventure." Remember, if Robert Ruark had gotten upset every time problems with Harry Selby's flat bed truck delayed the safari, Horn of the Hunter would have read like an indictment of Selby. But Ruark rolled with the punches, poured some gin, and enjoyed the adventure. -Jason Brown | |||
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Fantastic! Don't listen to Cal. But her a decent bolt action rifle with a good scope. Let her enjoy her hunts like a modern person should. And the leave the idea of those old geezers who woke up one day thinking they are living in the stone age to those who live in Alaska | |||
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Some say that you can't judge a book by its cover, as a 5th grade teacher who works with a lot of kids this age(10 & 11) I can tell you that is simply not true. Your little Maddie is a real doll and her spirit shines right through in that photo. I know that you will have a great time and she will come home with memories that will stay with her forever. I urge you to bring home some interesting curios. She will treasure them. An ostrich egg is a wonder to children that age and will be a great tangible connector for her classmates. Somehow being able to touch something "otherworldly" will place her "tales of Africa" into a context that her friends and classmates will understand. A porcupine quill is also a great idea. I would try to do a tour of a village school. It will give Maddie great perspective and also give her a great topic for many reports that she will be writing through middle and high school. Jason "You're not hard-core, unless you live hard-core." _______________________ Hunting in Africa is an adventure. The number of variables involved preclude the possibility of a perfect hunt. Some problems will arise. How you decide to handle them will determine how much you enjoy your hunt. Just tell yourself, "it's all part of the adventure." Remember, if Robert Ruark had gotten upset every time problems with Harry Selby's flat bed truck delayed the safari, Horn of the Hunter would have read like an indictment of Selby. But Ruark rolled with the punches, poured some gin, and enjoyed the adventure. -Jason Brown | |||
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Thanks for the great ideas Jason. You're right about Maddie's spirit. She was MVP of her 4th grade volleyball team and led the entire 24 team basketball league in scoring. The only reason she wasn't MVP in basketball was her coach was her Dad (my son Ed) and he thought people would complain of nepotism if he named Maddie MVP. She is also a straight A student.I couldn't ask for a more wonderful granddaughter Jesus saves, but Moses invests | |||
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I am truly happy for you & hope to one day do the same. LORD, let my bullets go where my crosshairs show. Not all who wander are lost. NEVER TRUST A FART!!! Cecil Leonard | |||
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The best hunting companion I could imagine. Congratulations, and best of luck. | |||
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+1 Bud I hope you have the time of your life | |||
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Just returned from a hunt with Jan, I can see why you want to go back. Good luck with the trip. | |||
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Bud, Is she telling all her friends she is going on safari? Mike | |||
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It doesn't get any better! | |||
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Not yet. She's a fairly humble girl and she'll probably wait until next spring to say anything to her pals. Jesus saves, but Moses invests | |||
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Hope to see a Hunting Report with pictures from your hunt with Sebra Jesus saves, but Moses invests | |||
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.................................................................  There are lots of stone age people who don't live in Alaska! People who are old enough to remember the stone age use what works best, for what and where they are hunting! ......................................................................  ....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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SAEED: I've already got Maddie a rifle for her safari: A Thompson Center ICON in .308 topped by a Leupold Vari-X III in 3.5 X 10 X 40. It shoots sub-MOA with my handloads and the recoil is very mild. Although Maddie just turned 10, she is nearly as tall as you are. Her Dad is 6'2" and her Mom is 6' tall. By next June, she will have grown another 3" or 4". To give you some perspective on how tall she is, here's a picture of her with best friend Olivia, who is normal height for a 10 year old. Maddie is 8" or 10" taller.  Jesus saves, but Moses invests | |||
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Bud I just made the mistake of showing my seven year old daughter this post. should have thought that one out. She keeps telling me "Dad just because I'm a girl I still want to hunt Africa like you have". I hope you have a great time, and take tons of pictures of the two of you together! | |||
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Thanks, Jeff. We only had two boys for kids, so having a granddaughter who has expressed an interest in going with me to Africa is a pleasant surprise. She especially liked the zebra I got on my first trip:  Jesus saves, but Moses invests | |||
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Check Jaco Human's post of a few days ago, Bud. Not sure if it applies to you or not. Some years ago we took my wife's nephew, age 17, to Namibia with us to learn to shoot and hunt. His parents gave us a letter saying he was with us with their permission. Never had anyone ask for it, but a sensible thing to do in this day and age, unfortunately. Regards, Tim | |||
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Tim: Thanks for the heads up. In addition to her passport I'm planning on bringing a notorized Power of Attorney signed by her parents and I'll also bring a notorized copy of her birth certificate. Jesus saves, but Moses invests | |||
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I have to agree. | |||
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