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Chirisa Update 3-27

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25 March 2007, 22:30

Kathi

Chirisa Update 3-27

Day 11,

No one got much sleep, heavy rain, thunder, and lightning kept everyone awake. The Sengwa River is really flowing.

We were concerned Buddy would not get out on the charter plane because of the rain. Even though he did not get his sable or waterbuck Buddy said that it was worth the price of admission to see the lions.

I almost got a nice buff today. Terry took Rick on a 5 hour hike following elephant tracks. No shooter bull yet.

Kathi

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26 March 2007, 03:02

Charles_Helm

Thanks for the update -- I hope tomorrow brings your buff.

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26 March 2007, 10:53

Safari-Hunt

Man, please send some of that rain over to the Limpopo province then get some clear weather and a big dead buff too. Hope the weather plays along.

Frederik Cocquyt
I always try to use enough gun but then sometimes a brainshot works just as good.

26 March 2007, 22:49

Kathi

The camp received word last night that the Game Scouts shot a poacher in the reserve area bordering Chirisa.

PH Kenneth Moyo spotted some dugga boys by the Sengwa River that crossed over from the Research Area. Swirling winds ruined the stalk and they were gone.

Elephant hunting was a bust today. Nothing even close to 50 pounds.

Three days to go!!!!

Kathi

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26 March 2007, 23:10

Michael Robinson

Good luck Kathi. Any given day could be the one.

Mike

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26 March 2007, 23:21

L. David Keith

We're all rooting for you and Rick. Hang in there, you know the last minute of the last day. I hope you catch that daggaboy before he crosses back into the reserve. Tomorrows another day. Good hunting, David

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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......

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27 March 2007, 06:23

Dr.C

Rick and Kathi, I am sending positive thoughts your way. GOOD LUCK!!

27 March 2007, 07:02

retreever

Kathi, Plenty of time and how sweet it will be..

Mike

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27 March 2007, 09:50

Safari-Hunt

3 Days of the best time of your life awaits you the fun only begins now. Believe in it and good luck.

Frederik Cocquyt
I always try to use enough gun but then sometimes a brainshot works just as good.

27 March 2007, 22:58

Kathi

The elephant is down. A 17 yard frontal brain shot with Rick's 416. Tracks were found early this morning and after two hours the three bulls were located. Rick wanted this bull with a 45 pound right tusk and his left tusk was far bigger in circumference but broken off 3/4 down.

I got on some buffalo but swirling winds again.

The lions are realy roaring tonight.

Kathi

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27 March 2007, 23:06

Michael Robinson

All right! Congrats!

Now for the buff . . .

Mike

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27 March 2007, 23:06

Safari-Hunt

Congrats on the ele you guys worked hard for him a toast to your success.

Frederik Cocquyt
I always try to use enough gun but then sometimes a brainshot works just as good.

27 March 2007, 23:32

TexasZebra

Kathi,
Woo-hoo!! Big hi-5 for Rick!

Your buff is playing hide-n-seek with you.
He seems to have commitment issues....

Melody

28 March 2007, 03:05

BigB

Kathi,

Congrats to Rick, now you need to get that big buff.

BigB

28 March 2007, 03:15

L. David Keith

Way to go Rick! Congrats

Pressures off Kathi: Get that Bull!!!

28 March 2007, 20:38

Die Ou Jagter

Good show, now whack that Bull!

28 March 2007, 22:46

Kathi

Chased buffalo all day. We got very close to dugga boys on two seperate occassions but luck was not with us.

A 7 foot python was crossing the dirt road. Apprentice PH Phillip stopped the vehicle and everyone but me (the only smart one) got off the vehicle to take pictures of the snake. PH Terry being clever, picked up the snake's tail as he was crawling into a deadfall. The snake spun around quickly to bite Terry. Everyone scattered as the snake crawled away.

Alan went on an anti-poaching patrol. He found watermelons by a waterhole that had been filled with poison.

Need some luck for the last day.

Kathi

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28 March 2007, 23:17

L. David Keith

Was hoping I wouldn't have to get out my Little Demon Voodoo Head Shrinking set, but OK. Ah, here's the "How to conjure up Herd Bull's" recipe. I'm at it as we speak...Good hunting tomorrow Kathy. I'm stirring up a Big Daggaboy! LDK

28 March 2007, 23:18

N E 450 No2

Glad ya'll got the elephant.
Good luck on the buff.

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28 March 2007, 23:22

Charles_Helm

Good luck on your buff.

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29 March 2007, 01:18

Mario

Kathi,
congrats for your hunt and for your post live, probably one of the most interesting in all AR forum

mario

29 March 2007, 14:01

Fallow Buck

Kathi,

Good luck for your Buff. We've all got our fingers crossed for you!!!

Rgds,
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29 March 2007, 23:37

Kathi

Last day and no buffalo. I appreciate the great effort Terry, Trackers Maxwell and Tadius put into this hunt. Maybe next time. We got close a couple of times but it was not to be. The 46 incher will be waiting for someone else.

Kathi

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30 March 2007, 04:02

mikeh375

Sorry to hear that a Buffalo wasn't in the cards for you this trip. I hope you still had a fun time.

30 March 2007, 07:45

Charles_Helm

Sorry you did not get your buff -- hopefully you had a great trip anyway and a will have a smooth trip back.

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Some Pictures from Namibia

Some Pictures from Zimbabwe

An Elephant Story

30 March 2007, 11:51

Michael Robinson

Tough break, Kathi. But now you have an excuse for next time, as though one were needed, and memories of this time to hold you over until then.

I will just say congratulations, as they are due and payable to anyone who has gone into the thick stuff after buff, no matter the result.

Mike

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30 March 2007, 12:30

Safari-Hunt

You tried your best !
You can no go home with more confidence for next time as well as more knowledge and experience. That will just mean that your next time will be twice as great.

Safe trip home.

Frederik Cocquyt
I always try to use enough gun but then sometimes a brainshot works just as good.