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Off to Western Africa!
06 January 2008, 20:47
bwanamrmOff to Western Africa!
Well the gear is checked and rechecked, rifle shot one more time just to be sure and I am good to go!
Sorry I won't get the chance to visit with any of my AR buddies and PH friends in Dallas and Houston at the shows but I am leaving this Wednesday for Benin to hunt buff and roan with Club Faune. Will do an in-depth (I am sure that elicits some groans because I can get verbose)hunt report when I get back with pictures and the whole nine yards. BillC will be following me to that part of the world as he leaves for his LDE hunt the last week of January.
Report from the camp is good numbers of game but hotter than usual with lows from the mid-60's to highs in the mid to upper 90's! Great, just like home! Maybe Al Gore is right. They have just kicked off the hunting season and I am one of the first hunters in. Get ready for sticker shock... everything is in euros and the details are running me $2500 more than planned because of the dollars decline but... dailies shot up for next year to 60% more than I paid this year! Youch... so I guess I am glad I booked when I did.
You guys and gals have fun and don't do or buy anything I wouldn't... see ya when I get back!
Cheers,
Russell
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.
06 January 2008, 20:48
Use Enough GunEnjoy your hunt and be safe my friend!
06 January 2008, 21:10
Safari-HuntHave a great hunt and best of luck, hope you bring back some super trophies and photos of course.
Frederik Cocquyt
I always try to use enough gun but then sometimes a brainshot works just as good.
06 January 2008, 22:36
SBTSounds like a unique and exciting trip Russell. I wish you a great and successful adventure!
"There are worse memorials to a life well-lived than a pair of elephant tusks." Robert Ruark
06 January 2008, 22:42
ivan cartertravel safe my friend , and bring lots of pictures ....i dont need to say shoot straight ...with you thats a given!!
ps , take some sunblock , that photo of you shows you have weathered much since i last saw you
06 January 2008, 23:04
Charles_HelmBest of luck to you - have a great trip.
06 January 2008, 23:09
BwanahileSafe travels and good luck on your safari Russell. Lets try to get together for dinner in Dallas next year.
06 January 2008, 23:59
MARK H. YOUNGRussell
Best of luck. I'll be very interested in your report as I admit knowing almost nothing about Benin.
Shoot straight!
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Aspen Hill AdventuresGood luck and good hunting! I think your verbose reports are pretty good so don't change a thing!
~Ann
07 January 2008, 00:32
shakariTravel and hunt safely and I look forward to seeing lots of pictures!
07 January 2008, 00:48
MJinesRussell,
Shoot straight and stay safe. Talk to you in when you get back.
Mike
07 January 2008, 00:55
Lhook7Good luck! I'm looking forward to reading about your safari.
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07 January 2008, 02:07
David WGood hunting, Russell. I look forward to the report!
07 January 2008, 05:17
Cazador humildeHave a great trip. I know the pictures will be their usual pro-quality. We look forward to the report.
"Keep your nose in the wind; your eyes along the skyline."
07 January 2008, 05:31
AzizHave a great hunt. I look forward to your report and photos.
Regards
Aziz
07 January 2008, 06:40
jetdrvrI have a friend who recently left Benin because he, as an African, couldn't do business there because of rampant corruption. What else is new.
07 January 2008, 09:16
ozhunter
07 January 2008, 11:11
Ahmed SultanGood luck and have a great hunt.
Ahmed Sultan
07 January 2008, 20:30
jeffsGood luck and be safe.
Jeff
No people in history have ever
survived who thought they could protect their freedom by making themselves
inoffensive to their enemies.
07 January 2008, 20:41
30ott6Have a great time Russell! And no, Al Gore is not right!
John
08 January 2008, 01:27
TerryRShoot straight and have a wonderful trip, I'm looking forward to reading your report.
08 January 2008, 11:12
WillHave fun, and a good hunt.
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