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If you are headed to Africa this season: 1. Schedule a dental check up a month or two before you go. 2. Estate planning - get a Last Will and Testament. 3. Get started on your vaccinations. 4. Get your ass off the couch and go for a walk. 5. Check on your health insurance and see what it covers if sick/injured while overseas. 6. Are you going to need supplemental insurance and Medjet evacuation insurance? See the next to the last post on the Tips & Packing List Topic. 7. Is your Passport good for 6 months after your return? Do you have at least 4 blank visa pages in your Passport? 8. Get your ass off the couch and go for a walk. 9. If you shoot factory ammo, have plenty on hand. Don't wait until the last 2 weeks before your trip to buy ammo. 10. Tell your wife you love her (Hey, it can't hurt).  11. Get your firearms registered with US Customs on Form 4457. 12. Get your ass off the couch and go for a walk. 13. Get in some shooting practice (off sticks, etc). 14. Practice with your camera so your trophy shots will look great. 15. Save some extra money so you can shoot one extra animal. 16. Get your ass off the couch and go for a walk in your hunting boots. Regards, Terry P.S. I know I have covered some of this in recent posts. Just trying to keep everyone on their toes.   Msasi haogopi mwiba [A hunter is not afraid of thorns] | ||
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Yep, you're right! Get yer ASS off the couch! {I gotta pay more attention to this!]. Mad Dog | |||
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Thanks Terry, However you failed to mention that people need to get exercise by walking! (PS. Take the dog/wife with you.) Peter. Be without fear in the face of your enemies. Be brave and upright, that God may love thee. Speak the truth always, even if it leads to your death. Safeguard the helpless and do no wrong; | |||
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Great List, Terry!!! Our trip last year was very much better for you help. Mike -------------- DRSS, Womper's Club, NRA Life Member/Charter Member NRA Golden Eagles ... Knifemaker, http://www.mstarling.com | |||
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Sorry for being insensitive. 10. Tell your spouse/life partner/significant other that you love her/him/it (Hey, it can't hurt). Regards, Terry Msasi haogopi mwiba [A hunter is not afraid of thorns] | |||
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Terry, Great list! But I will have to skip the sticks part. If I cannot hit it without sticks, I will pass. In fact, I am a shooting sticks retard - they mess up my shooting completely. I just cannot seem to figure them out and I am far better off to shoot offhand than to use sticks. In fact I put the following clause in the safari contract: "PH represents and warrants that there will be no shooting sticks within the concession or otherwise accessible to the safari team for the duration of the hunt." | |||
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Dan, Is that really good drafting...after all it is really only a promise of a future fact not a current fact....isn't it reallly just a warranty? Inquiring minds want to know.... Mike Legistine actu quod scripsi? Never under estimate the internet community's ability to reply to your post with their personal rant about their tangentially related, single occurrence issue.  What I have learned on AR, since 2001: 1. The proper answer to: Where is the best place in town to get a steak dinner? is…You should go to Mel's Diner and get the fried chicken. 2. Big game animals can tell the difference between .015 of an inch in diameter, 15 grains of bullet weight, and 150 fps. 3. There is a difference in the performance of two identical projectiles launched at the same velocity if they came from different cartridges. 4. While a double rifle is the perfect DGR, every 375HH bolt gun needs to be modified to carry at least 5 down. 5. While a floor plate and detachable box magazine both use a mechanical latch, only the floor plate latch is reliable. Disregard the fact that every modern military rifle uses a detachable box magazine. 6. The Remington 700 is unreliable regardless of the fact it is the basis of the USMC M40 sniper rifle for 40+ years with no changes to the receiver or extractor and is the choice of more military and law enforcement sniper units than any other rifle. 7. PF actions are not suitable for a DGR and it is irrelevant that the M1, M14, M16, & AK47 which were designed for hunting men that can shoot back are all PF actions. 8. 95 deg F in Africa is different than 95 deg F in TX or CA and that is why you must worry about ammunition temperature in Africa (even though most safaris take place in winter) but not in TX or in CA. 9. The size of a ding in a gun's finish doesn't matter, what matters is whether it’s a safe ding or not. 10. 1 in a row is a trend, 2 in a row is statistically significant, and 3 in a row is an irrefutable fact. 11. Never buy a WSM or RCM cartridge for a safari rifle or your go to rifle in the USA because if they lose your ammo you can't find replacement ammo but don't worry 280 Rem, 338-06, 35 Whelen, and all Weatherby cartridges abound in Africa and back country stores. 12. A well hit animal can run 75 yds. in the open and suddenly drop with no initial blood trail, but the one I shot from 200 yds. away that ran 10 yds. and disappeared into a thicket and was not found was lost because the bullet penciled thru. I am 100% certain of this even though I have no physical evidence. 13. A 300 Win Mag is a 500 yard elk cartridge but a 308 Win is not a 300 yard elk cartridge even though the same bullet is travelling at the same velocity at those respective distances. | |||
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Mike, Condition can be warranted as of any desired point in time. | |||
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Remember to load up your handloaded ammo requirements at least starting at midnight the night before your 9 am flight the tommorrow morning. Works for me. Who needs to sleep?! That's what planes are for. | |||
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Sounds like standard pre-deployment activities. Our platooon sergeant helped us with the walking activities... "If you candy assed little faggots don't double time like you mean it I am going to kick your little assholes up between your delicate little shoulderblades!" dart  | |||
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Dan, I understand that part of the drafting but is it technically correct to "represent" a future fact... Mike Legistine actu quod scripsi? Never under estimate the internet community's ability to reply to your post with their personal rant about their tangentially related, single occurrence issue. What I have learned on AR, since 2001: 1. The proper answer to: Where is the best place in town to get a steak dinner? is…You should go to Mel's Diner and get the fried chicken. 2. Big game animals can tell the difference between .015 of an inch in diameter, 15 grains of bullet weight, and 150 fps. 3. There is a difference in the performance of two identical projectiles launched at the same velocity if they came from different cartridges. 4. While a double rifle is the perfect DGR, every 375HH bolt gun needs to be modified to carry at least 5 down. 5. While a floor plate and detachable box magazine both use a mechanical latch, only the floor plate latch is reliable. Disregard the fact that every modern military rifle uses a detachable box magazine. 6. The Remington 700 is unreliable regardless of the fact it is the basis of the USMC M40 sniper rifle for 40+ years with no changes to the receiver or extractor and is the choice of more military and law enforcement sniper units than any other rifle. 7. PF actions are not suitable for a DGR and it is irrelevant that the M1, M14, M16, & AK47 which were designed for hunting men that can shoot back are all PF actions. 8. 95 deg F in Africa is different than 95 deg F in TX or CA and that is why you must worry about ammunition temperature in Africa (even though most safaris take place in winter) but not in TX or in CA. 9. The size of a ding in a gun's finish doesn't matter, what matters is whether it’s a safe ding or not. 10. 1 in a row is a trend, 2 in a row is statistically significant, and 3 in a row is an irrefutable fact. 11. Never buy a WSM or RCM cartridge for a safari rifle or your go to rifle in the USA because if they lose your ammo you can't find replacement ammo but don't worry 280 Rem, 338-06, 35 Whelen, and all Weatherby cartridges abound in Africa and back country stores. 12. A well hit animal can run 75 yds. in the open and suddenly drop with no initial blood trail, but the one I shot from 200 yds. away that ran 10 yds. and disappeared into a thicket and was not found was lost because the bullet penciled thru. I am 100% certain of this even though I have no physical evidence. 13. A 300 Win Mag is a 500 yard elk cartridge but a 308 Win is not a 300 yard elk cartridge even though the same bullet is travelling at the same velocity at those respective distances. | |||
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Four miles every day! Got my pace up to four mph yesterday. Only been at it 12 days and have lost 17 pounds and gotten my legs and feet to stop hurting during the walks. Got 23 more pounds to go before I get down to 'fighting" weight. If I can do it, ANYBODY can do it!  | |||
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Mike, A representation is different than a promise. If the representation turns out to be false, then the basis for the contract does not exist and recission is the appropriate remedy. If a promise is not fulfilled, and the promise was not material to the contract, then there is no material breach and the buyer must still perform his end of the contract. If the promise is material, then there is breach and the buyer may cancel and seek damages. As for representing a future fact, the safari co. would be representing the condition that it will put the concession in by the beginning of the hunt. By making it a representation, the buyer is in a stronger position than if it were a promise, as explained above. You teach some law classes don't you? You might want to print this thread in case the issue comes up in class. | |||
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That is amazing progress! Did you have to cut your food intake back much, or are these results simply from exercise? | |||
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Cut food intake! Cut, slash, diminish, curtail -- whatever verb you want to use. Before last Monday-week, I was on the proverbial "see food" diet (if I could see it, I would eat it). Now I eat a bowl of oatmeal in the morning; a protein shake (Myoplex, low carb) for lunch; an apple for a mid-afternoon snack; and a chicken ceasar salad or stir fried chicken for supper. Surprisingly, I'm not ever hungry, but I so miss the "bad" stuff. To mitigate this, I have one "free day" a week that let's me satisfy the cravings. I've been on this program when training for a hunt before, and it works for me. | |||
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GAHUNTER, Congrats! That is impressive. Sounds like the Zone to me, which is a winner. Are you hardcore and do the exercise before breakfast? I'm giving myself 15 weeks to shuck 25 lbs. I follow the Zone a bit, but not to the letter. I sure like the free day! Cheers, Canuck | |||
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GA Hunter that's great... Dan, I teach a class called Use of Force...we cover Tennesee v Garner Graham v. Conner US v Downs Petersen v Long Beach Long Beach POA v Long Beach Forrester v San Diego Scott v Heinrich You would probably find these cases interesting... Mike Legistine actu quod scripsi? Never under estimate the internet community's ability to reply to your post with their personal rant about their tangentially related, single occurrence issue. What I have learned on AR, since 2001: 1. The proper answer to: Where is the best place in town to get a steak dinner? is…You should go to Mel's Diner and get the fried chicken. 2. Big game animals can tell the difference between .015 of an inch in diameter, 15 grains of bullet weight, and 150 fps. 3. There is a difference in the performance of two identical projectiles launched at the same velocity if they came from different cartridges. 4. While a double rifle is the perfect DGR, every 375HH bolt gun needs to be modified to carry at least 5 down. 5. While a floor plate and detachable box magazine both use a mechanical latch, only the floor plate latch is reliable. Disregard the fact that every modern military rifle uses a detachable box magazine. 6. The Remington 700 is unreliable regardless of the fact it is the basis of the USMC M40 sniper rifle for 40+ years with no changes to the receiver or extractor and is the choice of more military and law enforcement sniper units than any other rifle. 7. PF actions are not suitable for a DGR and it is irrelevant that the M1, M14, M16, & AK47 which were designed for hunting men that can shoot back are all PF actions. 8. 95 deg F in Africa is different than 95 deg F in TX or CA and that is why you must worry about ammunition temperature in Africa (even though most safaris take place in winter) but not in TX or in CA. 9. The size of a ding in a gun's finish doesn't matter, what matters is whether it’s a safe ding or not. 10. 1 in a row is a trend, 2 in a row is statistically significant, and 3 in a row is an irrefutable fact. 11. Never buy a WSM or RCM cartridge for a safari rifle or your go to rifle in the USA because if they lose your ammo you can't find replacement ammo but don't worry 280 Rem, 338-06, 35 Whelen, and all Weatherby cartridges abound in Africa and back country stores. 12. A well hit animal can run 75 yds. in the open and suddenly drop with no initial blood trail, but the one I shot from 200 yds. away that ran 10 yds. and disappeared into a thicket and was not found was lost because the bullet penciled thru. I am 100% certain of this even though I have no physical evidence. 13. A 300 Win Mag is a 500 yard elk cartridge but a 308 Win is not a 300 yard elk cartridge even though the same bullet is travelling at the same velocity at those respective distances. | |||
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I taught a use of force class once. I covered: Mark 82 500# v Point Targets Mark 84 2000# v Dug in Bunkers Cluster Bomb Units v Troops in the Open. AGM 65's v Railroad Tunnels and Bridge Abutments  I also had to teach Geneva Convention and ROE (rules of engagement)  | |||
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Great list, Terry and point on about the exercise! I walk two plus miles a day and still find my a$$ dragging the first couple of days on safari. I'm sure jet lag may have something to do with it. Are you still recommending the jet lag pills you used a year or so ago? On the plains of hesitation lie the bleached bones of ten thousand, who on the dawn of victory lay down their weary heads resting, and there resting, died. If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch... Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it, And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son! - Rudyard Kipling Life grows grim without senseless indulgence. | |||
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Yes, both Carol and I have used them on our last two trips and have had amazing success with them. NO Jet-Lag Regards, Terry Msasi haogopi mwiba [A hunter is not afraid of thorns] | |||
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17. Throw away your heavy useless old hunting boots and buy 2 pairs of these and break them in a couple monthe before you leave. BTW no socks are needed. http://www.pickyourshoes.com/casual/converse_all_star_lo_blk.htm !8. keep going to the gym sorry about the spelling, I missed that class. | |||
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Terry, What a wonderful list. 1: Scheduled for for 1 March 2: Haven't done that, but need to 3. Got those done last week 4. Hired personal trainer and started working out 1 Feb. Already hurting in every pore! 5: Got health, evac, and trip cancellation insurance 6: See 5 above 7: Sent in renewal last week 8: See 4 above 9: Got plenty of factory ammo from earlier trips, but am still in load development for handloads 10: Tell her I love her every morning and every night (you can't every tell when you might get lucky!) 11: Have not gotten my custom clearance docs yet 12: See 4 above 13: Practicing off hand with .22 on steel shillouettes today and plan on hipower rifle matches and in pistol matches occassionally 14: Good suggestion; hadn't thought about camera practice 15: No way! Just bought a Leupold 1.5-5x20 illuminated for leopard hunt; am extending personnal trainer for next three months: and arrangeing about five days sightseeing in Kenya 16: See 4 above It is advice like this that one can't get just any place. One of the reasons that this is the premiier African hunting site. Thanks. Kudude | |||
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I`m on to it even if I don`t get to hunt Africa before 2006, at best... Some days ago I walked and ran just a few km, and my legs went "stiff" for a couple of days.. And I`ve normally always been in good shape. That got me thinking. Get in shape now! BTW I quit smoking two weeks ago and I`m feeling much better. Have more energy and will have more money for hunting. Today my girlfriend and I walked 5-6 km. Great trip through beautiful scenery. I also discovered some new places to hunt roedeer... Interesting places with a lot of tracks... Anders Hunting and fishing DVDs from Mossing & Stubberud Media: www.jaktogfiskedvd.no ..and my blog at: http://andersmossing.blogspot.com | |||
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Damn, you guy sure know how to take all the fun out of Safari and turn it into a survival course from hell!! If I ran 4 miles a day I couldn't go on Safari, my feet wouldn't take it!  On the serious side, If you are going to Tanzania then for Petes sake get your 4 passport photograhs, a copy of your passport, Make, model, caliber and serial number of your firearms to your booking agent with your deposit, not a month or two before you are scheduled to leave on safari, thats a good way to end up not going..... Ray Atkinson Atkinson Hunting Adventures 10 Ward Lane, Filer, Idaho, 83328 208-731-4120 rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com | |||
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Thank God for Nevada jack rabbits. Go for a 10 mile walk with your rifle, ammo, water, 60 rounds of ammo in 110 degree temp, and they, my friends will get you both in physical and rifle shape. Swift, Silent, & Friendly | |||
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All of these are great points Terry but shouldn't we also begin some sort of exercise regimen?  We seldom get to choose But I've seen them go both ways And I would rather go out in a blaze of glory Than to slowly rot away! | |||
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