26 July 2004, 14:13
retreeverele and buff countdown
Well, it is almost here...14 days and counting...Vacuum packed ammo..Lists gone over again and again...Going to spray clothing for ticks and dry and bag them..458 Lott is driving tacks...Optics ready, digital camera and video camera...ammo belts,and alot more stuff...and money

Forgot something wife and son..

Started a journal of safari so it will all be fresh in my mind 20yrs from now and I will pass it to my grand children..Keep my mind on Africa and the
Zambesi valley..
Mike
26 July 2004, 14:42
Cold BoreGo get 'em Mike!!

I can't wait to hear the stories & see the pics when you get back...
Best of luck!!
Aint it cool.. We are leaving for the zambezi in nine days. Starting to loose focus at work. Did the final packing today. Hope you have a great trip. Remember to be careful out there.
26 July 2004, 22:46
BoghossianHi,
Just wondering why you vacuum pack the ammunition?
Have a good one,
G Boghossian
Have a great "mission" Mike! jorge
27 July 2004, 01:25
Russell E. TaylorI sure wish it was me instead of you!

Good hunting, Mike! Slam 'em down with that Lott!
Godspeed.
Russ
27 July 2004, 01:32
Die Ou JagterGood luck Mike. 8 weeks and starting the long count down. Talked with Vaughan and may get chance at both big cats. Remember lots of pictures.
27 July 2004, 01:35
LHowellMike
Your trip sounds awesome! August in Africa just has a nice ring to it!
We all look forward to the photos and the story. Take good notes, yours is the trip we want to take one day!
Take Care and Keep Well.
Les
27 July 2004, 01:39
Michael RobinsonGood shooting and good luck!
27 July 2004, 01:49
retreeverBoghossian,
With the reloads the boxes have a habit of opening and rattling...so I pack some foam rubber in the top and label the side with official looking labels and when vaccuum packed they look like special factory boxes..
Mike
Mike,
Hope you and yours have a great trip like Mark and I did...
I posted our "Report" on Hunting Reports, if you have time to check it out with all your preparations.
The weather should be great for you. Take your time and take it all in...will look forward to your report when you return.
Remember, it goes by quick! Each day I kept saying: "We still have another ___ days to hunt." When that last evening came and we were taking pictures of the great African sunset, I had that sinking feeling in my heart and so did my son. Time to plan the next trip!!
Be safe and shoot straight!
PS: I got my Limpopo Bushbuck on Day 2 after about a 30 minute hunt! What a great experience and memory to carry around forever...best of luck! Check out my report: "My Limpopo Bushbuck".
27 July 2004, 01:59
NickuduVery happy for you, Mike!
Safe journey and much hunting luck!