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A few days ago the Landy had enough of my abuse and during building camp died in the long grass of the Kafue. He did not go quietly and fought to go on but I kindly switched him off before he finally expired. It was quite sad really as he was a good and relatively trusty companion but I cannot afford to attend to his needs any more and he will be broken down.    The following day whilst recovering my late friend I found a big Lion print in his track. So not all bad. ROYAL KAFUE LTD Email - kafueroyal@gmail.com Tel/Whatsapp (00260) 975315144 Instagram - kafueroyal | ||
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The death of an old friend is always sad! ........................................................................R.I.P  ....Mac >>>===(x)===> MacD37, ...and DUGABOY1 DRSS Charter member "If I die today, I've had a life well spent, for I've been to see the Elephant, and smelled the smoke of Africa!"~ME 1982 Hands of Old Elmer Keith  | |||
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R. I. P. The lions have blessed you. ~Ann   | |||
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Looks like a lot of memories there. Lived a lot, died a good death. LORD, let my bullets go where my crosshairs show. Not all who wander are lost. NEVER TRUST A FART!!! Cecil Leonard | |||
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Alas, another soldier born in Solihull dies. At least he died a somewhat peaceful death, better than being driven off a cliff, or head on into a tractor-trailer truck. At least you are safe Andrew. Love the lion track - a good omen! | |||
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And I had just fitted him with a new fuel tank.  ROYAL KAFUE LTD Email - kafueroyal@gmail.com Tel/Whatsapp (00260) 975315144 Instagram - kafueroyal | |||
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Sympathies. It won't be fun walking through that tall grass with them pussy cats strolling around. | |||
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cruiser would have made it through with all wheels still going  | |||
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Our deepest condolences. We look forward to seeing the shrine. J&J ______________________ DRSS ______________________ Hunt Reports 2015 His & Her Leopards with Derek Littleton of Luwire Safaris - http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/2971090112 2015 Trophy Bull Elephant with CMS http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/1651069012 DIY Brooks Range Sheep Hunt 2013 - http://forums.accuratereloadin...901038191#9901038191 Zambia June/July 2012 with Andrew Baldry - Royal Kafue http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/7971064771 Zambia Sept 2010- Muchinga Safaris http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/4211096141 Namibia Sept 2010 - ARUB Safaris http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6781076141 | |||
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Give him a decent burial, he has earned it. 465H&H | |||
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Military honors, 21 gun salute. | |||
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Ambulance taking away the body.  ROYAL KAFUE LTD Email - kafueroyal@gmail.com Tel/Whatsapp (00260) 975315144 Instagram - kafueroyal | |||
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Sad news indeed. Shanks mare now, Andrew? ___________________________________________________________________________________ Give me the simple life; an AK-47, a good guard dog and a nymphomaniac who owns a liquor store. | |||
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No heart transplant available ? | |||
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If you washed this beast, it may weight about 500 kilos less and work for you. | |||
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Please don't tell me I have to hunt out of something with a windshield and roof? Get the old dog hunting again.
______________________ DRSS ______________________ Hunt Reports 2015 His & Her Leopards with Derek Littleton of Luwire Safaris - http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/2971090112 2015 Trophy Bull Elephant with CMS http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/1651069012 DIY Brooks Range Sheep Hunt 2013 - http://forums.accuratereloadin...901038191#9901038191 Zambia June/July 2012 with Andrew Baldry - Royal Kafue http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/7971064771 Zambia Sept 2010- Muchinga Safaris http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/4211096141 Namibia Sept 2010 - ARUB Safaris http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6781076141 | |||
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If only your old friend could write a book! Thanks for the photos. Cheers, Chris DRSS | |||
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Old Land Rovers never die..... they just sometimes need serious surgery and/or a transplant. Don't give up! | |||
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From an external diagnosis of the patient and the surrounding I would expect the likely cause of death to be attributed to an acute respiratory problem causing overheating, which led to warping of the cylinder head and a subsequent loss of lubricant, resulting in an eventual seizure. A decent set of tyres, with an additional injection of approx. $3000 will set your old friend back on his feet and provide you with many more years of faithful service. Next time you venture out under those conditions make sure the bloody winch is in place! Now stop being a bloody miser and resuscitate the poor bugger! ..... unless you're set to investing in a Cruiser | |||
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I'll second that and I'd also add a set of wide wheels so the tyres and engine don't have to work as hard........ then it'll be good for another few years......... and just think how uncomfortable and lacking in character a Toyota would be!  | |||
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Fujo and Shakari, note the make of the ambulance  need i say more... "...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 | |||
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Shush Man....I'd noticed it was a hard top but better it be referred to as an ambulance which more often carries the sick and wounded - thankfully the Land Rover huggers did not notice else would have called it a hearse! | |||
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Andrew, all that is needed is to get the dead Rover to a high lift, and drive a Toyota Cruiser under it! Problem solved for the next 20 years! Just kidding you! The fact is the picture below of the revovery vehicle has "Toyota" badges on it but it is not a Toyota! That vehicle was a trade with Isuzu because they didn't have a true off road suv. That is an early Isuzu TrooperII with the back doors reversed and right hand drive. I owned on of those little troopers and that sucker would clim a tree! Simply cut the top off thet vehicle and place a high seat on and go hunting! ........................................................................................  ....Mac >>>===(x)===> MacD37, ...and DUGABOY1 DRSS Charter member "If I die today, I've had a life well spent, for I've been to see the Elephant, and smelled the smoke of Africa!"~ME 1982 Hands of Old Elmer Keith | |||
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I didn't even notice the ambulance let alone the make of it but of course, who ever notices a vehicle that's devoid of all character or personality?  | |||
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You know your stuff mate. The recent engine recondition was four grand and at a 300,000 miles. The head is now bent and water is pissing through the block. What really pissed me off was my new driver destroyed it in only 10 bloody miles and had the audacity to report me to the Human Rights Commission for shouting at him? ROYAL KAFUE LTD Email - kafueroyal@gmail.com Tel/Whatsapp (00260) 975315144 Instagram - kafueroyal | |||
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Too sad. It looks like it was just getting broken-in. Frank "I don't know what there is about buffalo that frightens me so.....He looks like he hates you personally. He looks like you owe him money." - Robert Ruark, Horn of the Hunter, 1953 NRA Life, SAF Life, CRPA Life, DRSS lite | |||
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10 miles  Had one of my fellow employees (!) show me his driving skills in the bush last year. Apparently you drive with your foot on the throttle and brake at the same time "just in case" DRSS | |||
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Fujotupo, The bumper and winch was removed and carried into camp in order erect poles.  ROYAL KAFUE LTD Email - kafueroyal@gmail.com Tel/Whatsapp (00260) 975315144 Instagram - kafueroyal | |||
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Andrew, Send it to India. We still have +40 yr old Rovers running around in Assam, the North East part of India fyi, which the owners will not SELL!! Sort of like the Jeepnees in the Phillipines | |||
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Fujotupo, The bumper and winch was removed and carried into camp in order erect poles. [/QUOTE]We use manpower to erect poles and save the winch for other occasions like hauling Land Rovers and other similar jalopies out of the muck | |||
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A fact to consider, no corpse has character or personality.    Quote; What really pissed me off was my new driver destroyed it in only 10 bloody miles and had the audacity to report me to the Human Rights Commission for shouting at him? And you only shouted at him? A bit rough on the poor bugger there Fairgame! Africa, allways a challenge.  | |||
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