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Selous countdown in earnest...
15 August 2009, 06:48
retreeverSelous countdown in earnest...
A week away and I will be bound for the Selous to chase buf, hippo, sable, &
Simba Everything is sorted and packed into need daily, occasional, possibly, and hope not...
Am I excited beyond words... I sleep, drink, and think about this hunt...
Still walking every morning 3 miles with a 10 pound dumbbell in hand... I will be able to hang on to the double with no problems...
Oh yea, have to remember to bring my wife!
Mike
Michael Podwika... DRSS bigbores and hunting
www.pvt.co.za " MAKE THE SHOT " 450#2 Famars
Mike, I know your excited, but what does Ernest have to do with this? Judge, are you going with Mike?
"There are worse memorials to a life well-lived than a pair of elephant tusks." Robert Ruark
15 August 2009, 08:26
Lewis50Mike,
Have fun and remember, no midnight swims in the river.
Lewis
15 August 2009, 08:33
JudgeGFunny!
Actually, Mike and I did talk about being in Pierr'e's camp at the same time, but when I need to commit to Tanzania, I thought I had a murder case that would be tried on the subject dates. Later... well, HHK offered me a good deal and when the case was continued, I committed to Zim and then on to Infinito in RSA.
Mike, you and the lady have a great time!
JudgeG ... just counting time 'til I am again finding balm in Gilead chilled out somewhere in the Selous.
15 August 2009, 11:42
John LuytMike, best of luck with Simba. Look forward to hearing all about it in Feb.
All the best,
John
15 August 2009, 12:27
mboga biga bwanaquote:
Oh yea, have to remember to bring my wife!

Seloushunter
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15 August 2009, 12:42
shakariHave a great time buddy and safari n'jema.

15 August 2009, 13:41
Frank BellerMike: Will you be around sometime this week ? If so, let me know, & I'll give you a call & talk a little about your hunt. FRANK
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15 August 2009, 14:35
shootawayLooking forward to your report-good luck, Mike!
15 August 2009, 16:01
Dulcinea
Hurry up, it's getting cramped in this Tuffpak.
Keith
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15 August 2009, 16:56
Die Ou JagterHave fun buddy. Ernest will be behind you shortly and I will follow him in a few days. Do you think Africa can handle all three of us at the same time?

15 August 2009, 17:24
DoubleDonMike, I fly out SAA to Zim via Joburg next Friday, staying over at Afton House. Are you on that flight?
Deo Vindice,
Don
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15 August 2009, 17:29
Aaron NeilsonGood luck, I will be looking forward to seeing a picture of Simba. Are you using a double for him too?? Maybe one like that beautiful piece of hardware you brought to my booth in Denver.
Aaron Neilson
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www.huntghr.com 15 August 2009, 17:41
retreeverDulcinea, Cherie says, Suck it up, Rena & Kate are not complaining." I'll slip you a Yuengling on the way to JFK next Saturday...
Don, I am doing the northern route Amsterdam to Dar...
Ed She can handle us as long as we are thousands of miles apart....

Michael Podwika... DRSS bigbores and hunting
www.pvt.co.za " MAKE THE SHOT " 450#2 Famars
15 August 2009, 17:42
safari-lawyerI'm guilty of breaking the Eleventh commandment: "Thou shall not covet another man's safari."
Good luck, shoot straight, lots of pics.
Will J. Parks, III
15 August 2009, 18:31
Bill CHeck, I thought you left and got back already!

Have a good hunt Mike, I hope you get your lion, and we'll want to hear all about it on your return.
Bill
15 August 2009, 20:26
retreeverAaron, sorry I missed your question.. Yes, the 450#2 is coming into the Selous for some up close buf hunting...
Mike
Michael Podwika... DRSS bigbores and hunting
www.pvt.co.za " MAKE THE SHOT " 450#2 Famars
quote:
"Thou shall not covet another man's safari."

Looks like I'm going to hell!
"There are worse memorials to a life well-lived than a pair of elephant tusks." Robert Ruark
15 August 2009, 22:36
BrettAKSCIquote:
Originally posted by SBT:
quote:
"Thou shall not covet another man's safari."

Looks like I'm going to hell!

See you there!!!!
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And may your bullets shoot as swell As Fred Bear's arrow's flew; And may your nose work just as well As Jack O'Connor's too.
May winds be never at your tail When stalking down the steep; May bears be never on your trail When packing out your sheep.
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15 August 2009, 22:55
KathiMike,
My best wishes for your success with the lion. Have a great hunt.
Kathi
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16 August 2009, 08:24
Use Enough GunMike: Karol and I know how excited you and Cherie are for this upcoming hunt! Best wishes and shoot a big cat! It was fun Skyping with the two of you the other night.
16 August 2009, 17:46
Badger MattMike - Best of luck to you and Cherie. Remember the poor waifs living vicariously through and take LOTS of photos. Remember, however, my wife still holds onto the illusion that there are no snakes!!!
16 August 2009, 19:20
BigFiveJackGet 'em all Mike; every beast that you seek. Do
you intend to hund the Hippo while he's on land
or shoot one while it's in the water?
Jack
OH GOD! {Seriously, we need the help.}
17 August 2009, 04:38
Sally's DadMike- We met on the bus at the Harrisburg sportsman's show this year. Best wishes on your hunt, I had a great time with Karl this year in Namibia.
Chris
18 August 2009, 00:38
Paul ReedMike,
Just boiling your "safari blood" a bit...I'm hoping that you run into this guys father or brother in the Selous. Best of luck on your hunt and keep us posted from the bush.
Paul
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24 August 2009, 02:58
BigFiveJackJust a bit of info, Mike and wife are 24 hours into the trip at this time.
Their flight out of NY JFK was to push back from the gate last evening
at 5:45 PM. Here's hoping that all is going well and that they're settled
in for the wonderful adventure.

Jack
OH GOD! {Seriously, we need the help.}