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Leaving on Monday for Zim
11 March 2007, 00:11
KathiLeaving on Monday for Zim
On Monday, we will be on our way to the Chirisa Safari Area in Zim, with HHK Safaris and PH Terry Fenn. I am really excited as this will be my first dangerous game (buffalo) hunt. My husband will be looking for bull elephant.
Our good friend Buddy will be going with us for sable/waterbuck. Buddy retired as the ASAC with DEA and has had a bad run of luck with returning to Africa. Buddy went with us in 1996 and always wanted to return. He was scheduled to go with us in 2003 and a month before we were to leave he blew out his back and could not go. He rescheduled to go with us in 2005 and suffered a heart attack that required surgery. Now he is ready to go and I pray he has the hunt of his life.
I obtained a bgan/inmarsat that hopefully will allow me to receive and send e-mails from Chirisa. I will keep you posted on any significant events from out there.
Wish me luck,I think I am going to need it.
Any last minute advice?
Kathi
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11 March 2007, 00:28
Badger MattKathi -- Best of luck to you and yours. Be sure to take lots of pics...for us.
11 March 2007, 00:30
David HulmeTerry Fenn is a great PH with heaps of experience
Shoot straight and there won't be any problems.
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11 March 2007, 01:05
NickuduSafe Journey and much hunting luck to all.
11 March 2007, 01:06
David CulpepperGood luck and have lots of fun.
11 March 2007, 01:12
DPhillipsHappy trails, Kathi. Have a fantastic time and shoot straight! Good luck to Rick. I hope he takes a great tusker.
I'll be thinking of you both.
Dave
11 March 2007, 01:15
thunder stickGood luck and have fun
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Have a great time and bring back lots of photos.
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11 March 2007, 01:23
Aspen Hill AdventuresGood luck Kathi, Rick and Buddy!
Advice: Get video taken if you don't already have it organized.
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11 March 2007, 01:34
Lhook7Have a great time, Kathi!
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11 March 2007, 01:44
Devildawg66Kathi, hope you guys have a great trip and that you get your buffalo. By the way, thanks for getting my tickets to me so soon. FedEx says they should be here on Tuesday.
11 March 2007, 04:55
bisonhunter1Best of luck Kathi, have a great trip and hope that you and yours not only get your animals but get to see lots too.
Have a great trip Kathi and good luck on your buffalo and your husbands elephant. Sounds like things should work out for Buddy this time. After all he's been through, he deserves a great safari!
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11 March 2007, 05:11
retreeverKathi, keep the sight picture and make the shot and the buf will be yours...Tell your other half to get the bull ele...
Will be watching for your posts....
Mike
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11 March 2007, 05:12
Michael RobinsonKathi, best of luck!
As for last minute advice, since you're after buff and elephant, here's mine:
Take bigger rifles than the ones you packed!
Mike
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11 March 2007, 05:17
Charles_HelmI am sure you will have a great trip. I look forward to pictures on your return.
11 March 2007, 05:26
Fulldraw Outdoor MediaKathi,
I hope you have a wonderful safari and nail a buffalo that will make anyone green with envy! Good luck to you and your hunting party. I look forward to the reports if you can make it happen.
11 March 2007, 05:48
reddy375Good luck Kathi and think of us!
11 March 2007, 05:54
N E 450 No2Kathi
Hope ya'll have a great hunt.
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11 March 2007, 05:59
GarByKathi:
Best of luck to you both. Shoot straight.
Gary
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11 March 2007, 06:25
MJinesKathi,
Relax, be patient and have a great time. I will be looking forward to hearing your story about nyati upon your return. Safe travel.
Mike
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11 March 2007, 08:29
L. David KeithKathi, Best of luck on your trip. I hope you find the Bull that everyone owe's money and you take him out. That bum's been charging interest long enough
Good hunting, David
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11 March 2007, 08:45
Jerry HooverBest of luck Kathi. You have put so much into my trip that all I can do is wish the absolute best for you and yours. Good hunting and keep us up to date on your hunt. Jerry Hoover
11 March 2007, 08:58
470 MbogoGood luck to you Kathi, to your husband and Buddy. Good health to Buddy and shoot straight. What gun are you shooting by the way? Take lots of photos and video.
Take good care
Dave
11 March 2007, 10:16
Use Enough GunEnjoy!
11 March 2007, 13:51
Jaco HumanGood luck, I am sure you will have a wonderful time
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www.sahuntexp.com 11 March 2007, 14:34
Safari-HuntHave a Hell of a good time !
Frederik Cocquyt
I always try to use enough gun but then sometimes a brainshot works just as good.
Kathi,
Have a great hunt!
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Kathi,
Have a great hunt. Terry Fenn is a very nice fellow and loves to hunt elephants. Please tell him I said hello - if he doesn't recall who the heck I am remind him I met him in Omay with Buzz. I think he liked my rifle better than me though!
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11 March 2007, 23:27
Die Ou JagterGood hunting!
12 March 2007, 00:17
ROSCOEBest of luck Kathi
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12 March 2007, 00:27
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12 March 2007, 01:20
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12 March 2007, 01:38
bwanamrmBest of luck and God speed, Kathi! I am sure you will have a great hunt and adventure. All the best.
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12 March 2007, 03:28
SteveHave fun Kathi!
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12 March 2007, 05:21
TerryRHave a wonderful time Kathi -
Keep shooting until he's dead - than shoot him some more.
Kathi:
Have a great trip & thanks for all your help. Try not to worry about everything back at home. Good luck on your buffalo and your husbands elephant.
Hey Guys, You already know how we feel about your hunt. We have had the pleasure of hunting with Rick & Kathi Klimes on our last two trips to Zimbabwe in 2003 and 2005. They are great friends and we are sorry that we were unable to accompany them on this trip. They know our hearts are with them. Good luck and we anxiously await any news of Kathi's big buff or Rick's tusker on the ground. Good Luck!
Mike & Linda
13 March 2007, 21:41
BwanahileKathi,
Best of luck to you and your husband! I am 49 days away from Chirisa myself so save the second biggest bull for me!! Also interested in how the wireless/sattelite internet connection works.
