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Has Dogleg & his bags arrived safe & sound in Jo'burg? | |||
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Andrew, Good for you for stepping up to help sort this out. As Steve asked, wasn't Charl to arrange Dogleg's flight to Moz? I would check to see if Dogleg is booked on a flight to one of the appointed destinations. If he is it stands to reason that Charl made the arrangement and is expecting him to arrive on that flight. I realize arriving with a firearm is a big concern however. Good luck, George "...Africa. I love it, and there is no reason for me to explore why. She affects some people that way, and those who feel as I do need no explanation." from The Last Safari | |||
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Good on you guys for helping Mike out!! Hope it works out for you mate...  A day spent in the bush is a day added to your life Hunt Australia - Website Hunt Australia - Facebook Hunt Australia - TV | |||
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I know this thread is not about illness or tragedy, but I've sent up a prayer for the trip to work out. God is perfectly fine with ethical, lawful hunting; it says so in his rule book...  D/R Hunter Correct bullet placement, combined with the required depth of bullet penetration, results in an anchored animal... | |||
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I was on the phone with Andrew as Mike entered the Firearms Office this morning around 8:30. He is safely in SA and in good hands with Andrew. Haven't heard from Andrew since but I assume Mike's luggage and gun arrived safely as well. Regards, Chris Troskie Tel. +27 82 859-0771 email. chris@ct-safaris.com Sabrisa Ranch Ellisras RSA www.ct-safaris.com https://youtu.be/4usXceRdkH4 | |||
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Thanks Chris....... that's the first hurdle over & done with! | |||
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I can't recall any safari that so many of us have been following live, other than Saeed's annual pilgrimages with the Vincents, that has caught our collective attention. Would be great if Dogleg could provide some reports as his safari progresses. I have a feeling he's going to enjoy an epic safari once he arrives safely in camp. | |||
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This is Dogleg posting on Andrews computer. Thanks for the support and suggestions and generous offers of help so far. There are ideas and offers behind the scenes that are quite overwhelming, but I still have to sort things out with Charl if possible. For the record, Charl hasn't been able to to contact me by email, and we can't get him on his sat. | |||
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If there's a MacDonalds in Jo'berg, that would be a good place to start :-) | |||
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Biebster, I just spilled my damn coffee lol! DRSS | |||
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Go with Luan's offer and the hell with the rest. Andrew and the rest of the SA guys, what a bright spot in the World right now. Damn, it makes me a proud Saffa. | |||
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Dogleg Hope you get sorted out but if you do end up going to Luan's you'd better take a spare liver or pace yourself..... that bloke soaks it up like a sponge!   | |||
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So... what news? Is he off to Moz?  A day spent in the bush is a day added to your life Hunt Australia - Website Hunt Australia - Facebook Hunt Australia - TV | |||
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this whole thread restores my faith in my fellow man- at least those that hunt  Vote Trump- Putin’s best friend… To quote a former AND CURRENT Trumpiteer - DUMP TRUMP | |||
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I have to agree with scriptus and shakari. Luan saved a hunt for me a couple of years ago. He is a great host and I am happy to call him a friend. Btw, you should not try to keep up, Luan has two elephant livers and they are calibrated for south african brandy. A man could do far worse than hunting with Luan and Tshabalahla ( greatest land cruiser jockey in all of Africa). | |||
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Wow! I am blown away by this generosity from so many! But not entirely surprised. 18 months ago I was thinking of going to SA on work for a few days. I was asking some questions about small game / bird hunting in summer. Andrew popped up and said that he would try to get a special off-season license for me! He even got that organised on a visit to town though my trip was not confirmed! Amazing support!  "When the wind stops....start rowing. When the wind starts, get the sail up quick." | |||
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This is a great result and reinforces my faith in the strength of fellowship in AR. Imagine if you had gone on faith to JNB in this situation without the wonderful support of AR? Good hunting. Chris DRSS | |||
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This is Dogleg posting on Andrews computer: We have been in contact with Charl this morning and something will be worked out, perhaps today.From here its just details,something will work out. I'd like to again thank everyone for the help, offers of help and well wishes. Andrew has proven to be a godsend, without him I'd be a lost white guy in Africa. Not a great feeling. Without the support of AR I may well have been beat. The way the forum responded to my distress flare is inspiring. Mike | |||
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Been following this thread and am glad this seems to have worked out for you, have a great hunt! Kudos to Andrew for helping out. | |||
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Kudos to Andrew indeed! He hasn't mentioned this to anyone (and probably wouldn't either) but I'm going to do this anyway. In spite of having urgent business to attend to more than 150 miles away from JNB, he diverted without hesitation to JNB when he read about Mike's distress. True character from a real gentleman! Regards, Chris Troskie Tel. +27 82 859-0771 email. chris@ct-safaris.com Sabrisa Ranch Ellisras RSA www.ct-safaris.com https://youtu.be/4usXceRdkH4 | |||
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What a bunch of great guys, hats off to you guys for saving this safari. It should be quite the hunt report to read when it's all over. 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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Good on you, Andrew for helping out this gentleman. I hunted with Andrew a few years ago and it doesn't surprise me that he came to the rescue ... Ol' Charl, however, has some mighty big explaining to do, I reckon ... | |||
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Surely there are some lessons to be learned from this thread . . . Glad it all seems to be working itself out, but it absolutely never should have happened. Mike | |||
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imagine if he'd turned up at jnb on faith alone. Pretty disappointing eh! DRSS | |||
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+1 DRSS Searcy 470 NE | |||
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I completely agree. It appears we have seen both the best and worst from outfitters on this thread. Andrew McLaren is a true gentleman! ____________________________________________ "Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life." Terry Pratchett. | |||
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By now I feel so confident that I'll say: "Problem solved!" Mike is with me, guns intact and present , ammo not lost, all bags with him. Aslo spoke to Charl a few times by satellite phone and Mike has confirmed tickets for the correct flight to Maputo and on to Quelimane. I'm disappointed that we could not do better! My personal thanks to all who jumped in and offered help! Please remember that AR is not the only avenue through which help was offered: I received many calls from AR and other friends, and some people that I hardly know at all. The offers of free hospitality, free services as PH and free trophy animals totally overwhelmed me! I can only imagine how astounded Mike was when I every so often I would tell him what a cellphone conversation [held in Afrikaans] was about - more free offers from good guys! That's all for now. Many thanks again! Andrew McLaren Professional Hunter and Hunting Outfitter since 1974. http://www.mclarensafaris.com The home page to go to for custom planning of ethical and affordable hunting of plains game in South Africa! Enquire about any South African hunting directly from andrew@mclarensafaris.com After a few years of participation on forums, I have learned that: One can cure: Lack of knowledge – by instruction. Lack of skills – by practice. Lack of experience – by time doing it. One cannot cure: Stupidity – nothing helps! Anti hunting sentiments – nothing helps! Put-‘n-Take Outfitters – money rules! My very long ago ancestors needed and loved to eat meat. Today I still hunt! | |||
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Thanks a lot for all who pitched in to help and make very generous offers, both by cellphone and via AR. The good news, no, make that the very good news, is that Mike is set to fly the Maputo and Quelimane early tomorrow. All arranged. That's all for now. Andrew McLaren Professional Hunter and Hunting Outfitter since 1974. http://www.mclarensafaris.com The home page to go to for custom planning of ethical and affordable hunting of plains game in South Africa! Enquire about any South African hunting directly from andrew@mclarensafaris.com After a few years of participation on forums, I have learned that: One can cure: Lack of knowledge – by instruction. Lack of skills – by practice. Lack of experience – by time doing it. One cannot cure: Stupidity – nothing helps! Anti hunting sentiments – nothing helps! Put-‘n-Take Outfitters – money rules! My very long ago ancestors needed and loved to eat meat. Today I still hunt! | |||
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Outstanding! You South African guys are just outstanding. Wonder what the deal is with Charl......this is a major stuff up. . | |||
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Glad this all got sorted out. Not many places on earth would you find this kind of help from strangers. Just goes to show how the hunting community will come together to help a fellow in need, whether it's with information, guidance or money. We are a unique brand of human being. Cheers, LDK Gray Ghost Hunting Safaris http://grayghostsafaris.com Phone: 615-860-4333 Email: hunts@grayghostsafaris.com NRA Benefactor DSC Professional Member SCI Member RMEF Life Member NWTF Guardian Life Sponsor NAHC Life Member Rowland Ward - SCI Scorer Took the wife the Eastern Cape for her first hunt: http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6881000262 Hunting in the Stormberg, Winterberg and Hankey Mountains of the Eastern Cape 2018 http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/4801073142 Hunting the Eastern Cape, RSA May 22nd - June 15th 2007 http://forums.accuratereloadin...=810104007#810104007 16 Days in Zimbabwe: Leopard, plains game, fowl and more: http://forums.accuratereloadin...=212108409#212108409 Natal: Rhino, Croc, Nyala, Bushbuck and more http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6341092311 Recent hunt in the Eastern Cape, August 2010: Pics added http://forums.accuratereloadin...261039941#9261039941 10 days in the Stormberg Mountains http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/7781081322 Back in the Stormberg Mountains with friends: May-June 2017 http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6001078232 "Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading" - Thomas Jefferson Every morning the Zebra wakes up knowing it must outrun the fastest Lion if it wants to stay alive. Every morning the Lion wakes up knowing it must outrun the slowest Zebra or it will starve. It makes no difference if you are a Zebra or a Lion; when the Sun comes up in Africa, you must wake up running...... "If you're being chased by a Lion, you don't have to be faster than the Lion, you just have to be faster than the person next to you." | |||
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Rather new to this forum, at least on posting vs. just learning. I am so very impressed with the community and support on this event. I have never met Andrew, but will certainly look him up for a future trip to South Africa. This is so cool.....and as others have said, restores my faith in the community of Hunters, and the great people who stepped up to help out. | |||
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What a great community of guys we have here, and you SA guys are just the best! Andrew, you are a class act!!! | |||
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Well done chaps, good show. | |||
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Glad it all worked out have a great safari Dogleg! Phillip du Plessis www.intrepidsafaris.com info@intrepidsafaris.co.za +27 83 633 5197 US cell 817 793 5168 | |||
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I would hope those involved who took time out of their lives and cost out of their pockets are going to send Charl @ Infinito a bill, + profit of course. | |||
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Great job to all involved - another example of why this site and many of the folks that frequent it are first class. | |||
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+1 Have gun- Will travel The value of a trophy is computed directly in terms of personal investment in its acquisition. Robert Ruark | |||
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Whoa! Seems like there's at least two people involved here not just Charl and as always at least five sides to every story. Anyways cheers to Andrew and the the folks in South Africa for stepping up. | |||
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