5 days to wheels up

12 June 2012, 08:24

Frostbit

5 days to wheels up

How's the song go..... "my bags are packed, I'm ready to go"......

Thanks to the stinginess of British Airways in regards to mileage seating these days we are taking a multi national tour on our way over to Zambia adding a connection in Vancouver. This adds another chunk of paperwork and a fee.

We leave Anchorage Saturday at 0720 and arrive in Lusaka Monday at 0615. When I see the pair of tuffpaks there with us I will relax. Right now I'm a bit worried about all the connections.

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12 June 2012, 11:12

fairgame

quote:
Right now I'm a bit worried about all the connections.

My sentiments exactly. I have just completed the wiring in in your chalet.

12 June 2012, 11:59

Saeed

Good luck your safari.

I only start feeling comfortable when our charter flight takes off.

Then I know that everything is in order, and we are ready to have fun.

12 June 2012, 12:18

fvh40

Travel safe and good luck.

12 June 2012, 14:16

pigslayer

quote:
Originally posted by Frostbit:
How's the song go..... "my bags are packed, I'm ready to go"......

Thanks to the stinginess of British Airways in regards to mileage seating these days we are taking a multi national tour on our way over to Zambia adding a connection in Vancouver. This adds another chunk of paperwork and a fee.

We leave Anchorage Saturday at 0720 and arrive in Lusaka Monday at 0615. When I see the pair of tuffpaks there with us I will relax. Right now I'm a bit worried about all the connections.

AND LETS NOT FORGET THE FUEL SURCHARGE B.A. CHARGES ! ONE GRAND TO AFRICA !

logistical nightmares.

brit air USED to be my favorite international airline and 1st class accomodation to boot. now i view them as just another southworst experience. chickens and pigs in the overhead bins. screaming and such. well ... maybe i'm a bit facetious here.

oh well ! thats PROGRESS .

i always beat feet to the lounge after each segment and have the gals verify that my tuffpack is locked up and secured until the next flight. i also have them verify it's loaded before the preboarding announcement.

i'm gonna miss their service.

12 June 2012, 15:04

Scriptus

quote:
Originally posted by fairgame:
quote:
Right now I'm a bit worried about all the connections.

My sentiments exactly. I have just completed the wiring in in your chalet.

I would too, just how combustible is that chalet?

12 June 2012, 16:57

Tim Herald

All the pains aside - best of luck and have an absolute blast. I can't wait to see the photos...

12 June 2012, 17:31

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Jim,

There were some twists and turns to get you to this point but I think your all set for quite the adventure.

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12 June 2012, 18:14

bwanamrm

Just remember, if it was easy, everyone would do it! Good hunting!

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12 June 2012, 19:11

D. Nelson

I'm a horrible person....I'm so jealous, jealous, jealous that I'm not going!!!!!!

I'd just love to see Joyce shoot the lion!

Best regards, Darin

12 June 2012, 19:20

twoseventy

Enjoy Zambia and the hunt. I'm jealous too!

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12 June 2012, 20:08

A.Dahlgren

Enjoy and good luck!

12 June 2012, 20:32

Aaron Neilson

Good luck my friend!!!!

12 June 2012, 20:41

Frostbit

quote:
Originally posted by D. Nelson:
I'm a horrible person....I'm so jealous, jealous, jealous that I'm not going!!!!!!

I'd just love to see Joyce shoot the lion!

Best regards, Darin

I didn't realize Andrew had two on quota.

12 June 2012, 20:45

Frostbit

quote:
Originally posted by fairgame:
quote:
Right now I'm a bit worried about all the connections.

My sentiments exactly. I have just completed the wiring in in your chalet.

Were you able to finally align that TV satellite dish? Hate to miss EeeeeVaan Kertor and TAA.

12 June 2012, 20:46

impala#03

Hunted Zambia last October,it was worth all the hassle. I had 6 connections going and coming, everything went off without any problems.

I stayed overnight in Lusaka going and coming. It sure helped to catch up after all the air time.

Good luck on your hunt!!!

12 June 2012, 20:54

Frostbit

quote:
Originally posted by impala#03:
Hunted Zambia last October,it was worth all the hassle. I had 6 connections going and coming, everything went off without any problems.

I stayed overnight in Lusaka going and coming. It sure helped to catch up after all the air time.

Good luck on your hunt!!!

We have 8 connections going and coming. The only one I'm really worried about is the Seattle to Vancouver leg on Horizon Air (Alaksa Air). We will have to retake possession of our bags there and re-check onto British Air. If one of the Tuffpaks doesn't make it we are screwed being a mileage ticket. We will never be able to get on another flight and there is only one other Seattle to Vancouver flight later in that day which arrives one hour before our British departure so I doubt we could get checked in time.

I know all will probably be well but as Saeed said, I won't relax until we board the charter.

12 June 2012, 21:02

fairgame

It will be OK Jim.

I managed to buy the last 6 bottles of decent Port in Zambia. Plus the two crates of bubbly that Joyce ordered. We (me and young Joyce) are good to go mate.

12 June 2012, 21:03

Greg Brownlee

Good luck Jim, you're in good hands! Can't wait to read the report!

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12 June 2012, 21:06

Frostbit

quote:
Originally posted by fairgame:
It will be OK Jim.

I managed to buy the last 6 bottles of decent Port in Zambia. Plus the two crates of bubbly that Joyce ordered. We (me and young Joyce) are good to go mate.

Something tells me Darin Nelson is frantically trying to call you right now to book for next year.

12 June 2012, 21:10

DLS

Good luck, I hope it turns out to be the trip of a lifetime.

12 June 2012, 21:25

matt u

Good luck Jim
looking forward to your report

12 June 2012, 22:04

D. Nelson

quote:
Originally posted by Frostbit:
quote:
Originally posted by fairgame:
It will be OK Jim.

I managed to buy the last 6 bottles of decent Port in Zambia. Plus the two crates of bubbly that Joyce ordered. We (me and young Joyce) are good to go mate.

Jim, apparently Andrew knows how to make a woman happy on safari...lots of champagne!
Something tells me Darin Nelson is frantically trying to call you right now to book for next year.

13 June 2012, 01:48

Frostbit

quote:
Originally posted by D. Nelson:
quote:
Originally posted by Frostbit:
quote:
Originally posted by fairgame:
It will be OK Jim.

I managed to buy the last 6 bottles of decent Port in Zambia. Plus the two crates of bubbly that Joyce ordered. We (me and young Joyce) are good to go mate.

Something tells me Darin Nelson is frantically trying to call you right now to book for next year.

Jim, apparently Andrew knows how to make a woman happy on safari...lots of champagne!

And the late addition of the Port.

I didn't see the Single Malt listed though.

13 June 2012, 15:13

ivan carter

sit back , relax and worry about what you can control ...

13 June 2012, 20:39

Frostbit

quote:
Originally posted by ivan carter:
sit back , relax and worry about what you can control ...

Good and realistic advice. You are probably a bit more desensitized to the travel worries based on how often you do it though.

Like Saeed said, I'll feel fine once I'm in Lusaka with baggage all present and accounted for.

13 June 2012, 21:54

BigBBear

Good luck Jim. Glad you are taking the Army Navy. Hope you have some real fun with it.

Larry

13 June 2012, 22:00

Frostbit

quote:
Originally posted by BigBBear:
Good luck Jim. Glad you are taking the Army Navy. Hope you have some real fun with it.

Larry

Thanks Larry,

That double sure does shoot well. We have bonded.

Cheers
Jim

14 June 2012, 08:02

Antlers

Don't stress, be safe, and have fun! I'm looking forward to the report.

14 June 2012, 09:12

ledvm

Good luck Jim!

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14 June 2012, 10:55

crbutler

Good luck!

Hope you find something large and hairy on bait...

Hope to hear a good report when you get back!

Chuck Butler

14 June 2012, 10:58

Frostbit

quote:
Originally posted by ledvm:
Good luck Jim!

Thank you Sir and especially thank you for fielding my questions over the last year.

14 June 2012, 11:27

Frostbit

quote:
Originally posted by crbutler:
Good luck!

Hope you find something large and hairy on bait...

Hope to hear a good report when you get back!

Chuck Butler

I'll do my best!!

14 June 2012, 17:01

bwana cecil

Good Luck & Good Hunting!

14 June 2012, 17:18

bwanajay

Good luck on your hunt

15 June 2012, 23:34

Frostbit

One more wake up then gone......

This has been about 18 months in the planning and there were many twists and turns.

We'll have a sat phone and I promised Darin Nelson an occasional update since she's Bait Babe's shooting and champagne partner (never at the same time I'm told).

I'm sure Darin will enjoy placing a teaser or two on here while we are gone.

You all stay well and don't pick on each other too much!!

15 June 2012, 23:57

FishN4Eyes

Frostbit,

Good luck on your trip!

Large simba for you!

Chris

16 June 2012, 02:02

D. Nelson

quote:
Originally posted by Frostbit:
One more wake up then gone......

This has been about 18 months in the planning and there were many twists and turns.

We'll have a sat phone and I promised Darin Nelson an occasional update since she's Bait Babe's shooting and champagne partner (never at the same time I'm told).

I'm sure Darin will enjoy placing a teaser or two on here while we are gone.

You all stay well and don't pick on each other too much!!

Tomorrow is the day....have a wonderful safari and keep me posted!

Best regards, Darin

16 June 2012, 03:43

little miss

I'll have a few glasses (almost typed gallons, burp, Freudian slip) of bubbly for you Darin. Jim will be SOOOOOO shocked when I shoot his lion.

But seriously, I can't wait to be in camp and relaxing with Andrew and Jim. The adventure begins...