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04 February 2016, 04:20

Frostbit

04 February 2016, 04:46

bwana cecil

Jim, that is one cool cat!

04 February 2016, 05:45

billrquimby

Anything to report on the so-called "Rally for Cecil" demonstration that several anti-hunting sites claimed would draw participants from all over the world and take place every day of the convention?

Bill Quimby

04 February 2016, 06:40

Frostbit

quote:
Originally posted by billrquimby:
Anything to report on the so-called "Rally for Cecil" demonstration that several anti-hunting sites claimed would draw participants from all over the world and take place every day of the convention?

Bill Quimby

Personally didn't see a single protester.

04 February 2016, 09:36

Use Enough Gun

There was a television story on channel 3 Las Vegas last night. Basically parroted the Guardian article(The "pay to slay" convention bullcrap).They are supposed to be protesting each night. Haven't seen a thing, but Las Vegas metro had some cops strategically stationed going into the convention, with a ton of hotel/casino security throughout and any news media/photographers thoroughly vetted before even being allowed into the convention. Looks like SCI prepped for this. The convention is HUGE this year and was very busy for a Wednesday!

04 February 2016, 10:42

fairgame

quote:
Originally posted by Frostbit:

Fairly common in the Kafue and I have a few tags left for anyone who is interested.

04 February 2016, 10:57

larryshores

[QUOTE]Originally posted by billrquimby:
Anything to report on the so-called "Rally for Cecil" demonstration that several anti-hunting sites claimed would draw participants from all over the world and take place every day of the convention?

Bill Quimby[/QUOTE

We were leaving . Saw maybe 30 protestors.

04 February 2016, 12:22

Bwanamich

quote:
Originally posted by fairgame:
quote:
Originally posted by Frostbit:

Fairly common in the Kafue and I have a few tags left for anyone who is interested.

Low success rates I bet but money back guaranteed?

"...Them, they were Giants!"
J.A. Hunter describing the early explorers and settlers of East Africa

hunting is not about the killing but about the chase of the hunt.... Ortega Y Gasset

04 February 2016, 18:58

bwana cecil

quote:
Fairly common in the Kafue and I have a few tags left for anyone who is interested

Trophy fee?

04 February 2016, 19:48

larryshores

quote:
Originally posted by billrquimby:
Anything to report on the so-called "Rally for Cecil" demonstration that several anti-hunting sites claimed would draw participants from all over the world and take place every day of the convention?

Bill Quimby

About 6:45 last night we saw an estimated 20 people holding protest signs on the NE corner of the property. I am told that the protestors have been banned from entering the property.

Finally, I noticed armed security everywhere in the show.i do not recall seeing that before.

04 February 2016, 20:16

fairgame

quote:
Originally posted by Bwanamich:
quote:
Originally posted by fairgame:
quote:
Originally posted by Frostbit:

Fairly common in the Kafue and I have a few tags left for anyone who is interested.

Low success rates I bet but money back guaranteed?

The Kafue variety lacks stripes and the teeth are not nearly so big. However a lot more hair around the neck.

05 February 2016, 00:27

cal pappas

quote:
Originally posted by fairgame:
quote:
Originally posted by Bwanamich:
quote:
Originally posted by fairgame:
quote:
Originally posted by Frostbit:

Fairly common in the Kafue and I have a few tags left for anyone who is interested.

Low success rates I bet but money back guaranteed?

The Kafue variety lacks stripes and the teeth are not nearly so big. However a lot more hair around the neck.

I bet you can get one in South Africa that is pre measured and guaranteed to make the SCI book.
Cal

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05 February 2016, 06:12

jdollar

And it helps qualify for the inner circle jerk of extinct mammals

05 February 2016, 06:15

Heym 450/400

quote:
Originally posted by jdollar:
And it helps qualify for the inner circle jerk of extinct mammals

05 February 2016, 11:01

Use Enough Gun

Front page article in the Las Vegas a Review Journal this morning about the antis and their agenda, with a second separate article two pages over. Spoke with some SCI sources and with some MGM Resort sources who have assured us that they are coordinating on the anti protests and issues. Another busy day at the show! Loving it!

05 February 2016, 21:54

shootaway

So what is the story so far on the convention?
I wish I was there-next year for sure!

05 February 2016, 22:03

D. Nelson

It was reported to me that attendance was down 30%. I was just there Wed. & Thursday and it didn't seem as crowded as usual.

I did have several friends who booked hunts, both in Africa and North America.

Also didn't really see any "trophy" wives or girlfriends on the arms their sugar daddies!

Best regards, D. Nelson

05 February 2016, 22:52

Frostbit

I thought Thursday was definitely busier than Wednesday. Nice getting together Darin. Also fun to meet Faisal. He'd be a fun guy to share camp with.

06 February 2016, 00:30

Biebs

quote:
Also didn't really see any "trophy" wives or girlfriends on the arms their sugar daddies! rotflmo

D, you were there, weren't you? :-)

06 February 2016, 00:37

D. Nelson

quote:
Originally posted by Biebs:
quote:
Also didn't really see any "trophy" wives or girlfriends on the arms their sugar daddies! rotflmo

D, you were there, weren't you? :-)

Biebs;

Thanks for the compliment, but remember I'm "the old cow of the AR Forum"!!!! Maybe, 50 years ago!!!!

Best regards, D. Nelson

Jim;

It was a fun day...and evening for sure!

Hug, Darin

06 February 2016, 04:36

Use Enough Gun

The convention is physically bigger this year. Mandalay Bay added a ton of new convention space. It is spread out and you aren't running over people.

06 February 2016, 05:07

Frostbit

quote:
Originally posted by Use Enough Gun:
The convention is physically bigger this year. Mandalay Bay added a ton of new convention space. It is spread out and you aren't running over people.

I liked that it was on one floor. Heck of a distance from 1000 to 6000.

06 February 2016, 10:21

Frostbit

06 February 2016, 19:21

Safari2

Also didn't really see any "trophy" wives or girlfriends on the arms their sugar daddies!

Larry and Mary Lynn??

06 February 2016, 19:24

shootaway

quote:
Originally posted by Safari2:
Also didn't really see any "trophy" wives or girlfriends on the arms their sugar daddies!

Larry and Mary Lynn??

Why would anyone keep an eye out or be interested in such things?

06 February 2016, 19:36

bwana cecil

quote:
Why would anyone keep an eye out or be interested in such things?

Most of these "trophies" are a lot younger & very nice on the eyes to look at.
When you see a 60 yr old man with a 30 yr old woman on his arm, it ain't because she's in love with HIM!

06 February 2016, 20:00

shootaway

I've been there 3 times and never saw a 60yr old man with a 30yr old woman on his arm.Are you seeing these things in your head? WOW I thought people who go to the shows went there for the hunting and rifles...I did't think they went there to find a younger mate.

06 February 2016, 20:24

D. Nelson

quote:
Originally posted by shootaway:
I've been there 3 times and never saw a 60yr old man with a 30yr old woman on his arm.Are you seeing these things in your head? WOW I thought people who go to the shows went there for the hunting and rifles...I did't think they went there to find a younger mate.

Shootaway;
I've been going to the convention 20 years and back when the economy was good,you couldn't avoid seeing young women on their "daddy's" arms! The jewelry & furs were remarkable and definitely there to be noticed! I didn't notice anything being flaunted this year,except one big guy 6'5" or so dressed in all black, bleached blond hair & jet black beard...I think someone called him Buck! Maybe I'm super observant, but I wasn't looking for such, just couldn't avoid it!

Best regards, D. Nelson

06 February 2016, 20:34

shootaway

06 February 2016, 20:36

shootaway

I heard from a PH while in Africa that there were many chicks with fake breasts at Dallas.

06 February 2016, 20:47

bwana cecil

quote:
I've been there 3 times and never saw a 60yr old man with a 30yr old woman on his arm.Are you seeing these things in your head? WOW I thought people who go to the shows went there for the hunting and rifles...I did't think they went there to find a younger mate.

Not looking for a younger mate you dweeb.
But I will always prefer looking at beautiful women over ANYTHING else.

06 February 2016, 20:48

fairgame

quote:
Originally posted by shootaway:
I heard from a PH while in Africa that there were many chicks with fake breasts at Dallas.

Not chicks but Ladies and not fake breasts but enhancements. Beside PH's are renowned for talking shit.

06 February 2016, 20:53

Frostbit

quote:
Originally posted by fairgame:
quote:
Originally posted by shootaway:
I heard from a PH while in Africa that there were many chicks with fake breasts at Dallas.

Not chicks but Ladies and not fake breasts but enhancements. Beside PH's are renowned for talking shit.

So I heard.

06 February 2016, 21:01

Safari2

Darin.. See what you started

)

06 February 2016, 22:15

D. Nelson

quote:
Originally posted by Safari2:
Darin.. See what you started )

Must be a sensitive subject!! I definitely regret stating my observation

Best regards, D. Nelson

06 February 2016, 23:15

Safari2

quote:
Originally posted by D. Nelson:
quote:
Originally posted by Safari2:
Darin.. See what you started )

Must be a sensitive subject!! I definitely regret stating my observation

Best regards, D. Nelson

Don't regret it I think we all found the humor in it with the 1 notable exception. I have not been to an SCI Convention since the mid 90's and remember it as you do.

07 February 2016, 01:41

AnotherAZWriter

quote:
Originally posted by shootaway:
I heard from a PH while in Africa that there were many chicks with fake breasts at Dallas.

I think it is the also the capitol of bleached blondes as well. I was in Colorado over the holidays and met a family in the airport; the matriach of the family was blonde with dark eyebrows. Just looking at her I thought "Bleached blonde, they are from Dallas, and they are going skiing."

I was right. I don't ski anymore but I do remember feeling sorry for all those Texans who came to Colorado every winter - they were no more skiers than the women were blondes.

07 February 2016, 06:41

Bill Cooley

quote:
Originally posted by fairgame:
quote:
Originally posted by shootaway:
I heard from a PH while in Africa that there were many chicks with fake breasts at Dallas.

Not chicks but Ladies and not fake breasts but enhancements. Beside PH's are renowned for talking shit.

I bet he told old shoot some more everything he shot was a record before the tape came out and it was measured for real.
Bill

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07 February 2016, 08:33

npd345

I measured how much I walked on Wednesday, using my IPhone, and it was 8.2 miles!

Spent the first day just going up and down each row once. Went back the second day and went just to the highlights and it was only 4.3 miles.
shane