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21 August 2009, 21:03

jwm

just back from first time

I just arrived back last night from my first African hunt. Unfortunately, my gun case has apparently gone on to continue the vacation without me, but aside from that and a few small setbacks, it was amazing...beyond amazing! Thanks again to all who helped out with info and answers to my many questions before the trip.

I will post a report and pictures ASAP, but in the meantime there's something that I've looked forward to ever since discovering this website:

"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!"

...with apologies and thanks to MacD37 for the quote!

John

21 August 2009, 21:25

drwes

Welcome home, now you can start planning your next trip to Africa!

21 August 2009, 21:41

BrettAKSCI

Congratulations!!! At least the case didn't "go on vacation" before the hunt.

Brett

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Rhyme of the Sheep Hunter
May fordings never be too deep, And alders not too thick; May rock slides never be too steep And ridges not too slick.
And may your bullets shoot as swell As Fred Bear's arrow's flew; And may your nose work just as well As Jack O'Connor's too.
May winds be never at your tail When stalking down the steep; May bears be never on your trail When packing out your sheep.
May the hundred pounds upon you Not make you break or trip; And may the plane in which you flew Await you at the strip.
-Seth Peterson

21 August 2009, 21:44

safari-lawyer

Another life changed forever for the better.

21 August 2009, 22:00

Gerrypeters375

Many years ago I saw a quote that read: "The spell of the tropics -it gets you worse than rum - you get away and you swear you'll stay -but she calls and back you come!". That's what can be said of African hunting.