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I'm hoping the management will tolerate me for a few days, by allowing me to announce here, that by approximately January 25 of '18, I will have arrived in Wasilla-AK, with a plan to be there at least a few months, and I'd really like to meet anyone from AR who would be in the general vicinity while I'm there! I've a relative there, and he's wanted a visit from me forever, and finally, as I close in on 58 years of age, I can make the journey and stay there a good long while.  D/R Hunter Correct bullet placement, combined with the required depth of bullet penetration, results in an anchored animal... | ||
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DR: Welcome and you will enjoy some good weather and take abreak from the sunshine! I live 40 minutes north of Wasilla. PM me for my phone or emails me at <pappas@mtaonline.net> and we'll make a plan (as they say in Zim). May 5 is the doubles shoot and you're welcome to attend if you will be here then. Anyway, plan on a visit and see a few good doubles if you'd like. cheers, Cal _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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A tip - if you want to rent a car, do it before you travel as they are often in short supply in Anchorage. Or, you can do what my wife and I did - get Cal to take us to the cruise check in location.  NRA Life Benefactor Member, DRSS, DWWC, Whittington Center,Android Reloading Ballistics App at http://www.xplat.net/ | |||
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Thank you both for replying!!! I appreciate the vehicle advise; at the same time I'll report that this will be my ALASKA truck: TOYOTA-TUNDRA 5.7 Liter V8 Engine, (5663 CCs or 345.57 CIs) 4 Wheel Drive TRD OffRoad DoubleCab Flex Fuel 6.5 ft Bed, Color: Sunset Bronze Mica 2017 I'll have in Alaska, my Osborne 450/400 3.25 inch Double Rifle, with my reloading gear and much brass. So thank you Call, for the invitation to the May festivities. I'll make it a point to attend.  D/R Hunter Correct bullet placement, combined with the required depth of bullet penetration, results in an anchored animal... | |||
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Don't wait to May, give a ring when you get here. I shoot weekly in a heated shooting shed to a 50-yard target. You're welcome anytime. Cal PS. Your truck is too fancy for Willow. Drive an old bucket of rusted bolts to fit in with the Willowbillies. _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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I'll notify you within my first couple of days of being in Wasilla. My new TUNDRA 4X4 replaces the little TACOMA two-wheel drive that I had been driving. TOYOTA RELIABILITY/ DURABILITY "Owns" my present era vehicle purchasing mindset. Thank you again Cal.  D/R Hunter Correct bullet placement, combined with the required depth of bullet penetration, results in an anchored animal... | |||
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Sounds good D R Hunter. Give us a shout when you arrive. I can get away on weekends. Matt | |||
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Thank you.   D/R Hunter Correct bullet placement, combined with the required depth of bullet penetration, results in an anchored animal... | |||
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Remember all the folks in Willow will total one good set of teeth. C'mon up for some 'possum inards and turnip greens. Cal _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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This sounds like it will be an epic adventure. D R: I admire your faith in the Alcan highway in winter. Got your copy of the Milepost? There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t. – John Green, author | |||
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I drove the Alcan the first time in 1983; still had many sections unpaved. I drove it in 1987 in the winter and it was a piece of cake compared to 1987; believe it was all paved by then. | |||
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I, too, drove the Alcan in 1983 and two dozen times since. All paved and smooth at highway speed now. A bit slow in the Muncho Lake area due narrow and winidng roads. Get gas in Fort Nelson and again at Watson Lake (if your truck can get 320 miles between fill ups). The gas pump at the lodge at Muncho Lake is 8$ per gallon. A very enjoyable drive and, if you get the chance go the other way (down or up) the Cassier Highway to get a change of scenery. Safe travels to you. Cal _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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I have MILEPOST, thank you! D/R Hunter Correct bullet placement, combined with the required depth of bullet penetration, results in an anchored animal... | |||
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I plan to go north from SEATTLE. D/R Hunter Correct bullet placement, combined with the required depth of bullet penetration, results in an anchored animal... | |||
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CAL, I DID send PMs to You. Do you see them? D/R Hunter Correct bullet placement, combined with the required depth of bullet penetration, results in an anchored animal... | |||
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If you really want to fit in with the Wasilla/Willow crowd, he better put in a lift kit and put on oversize off-road tires. Put two wood stove pipes in the front of the bed with a black smoke maker. Buy a bumper sticker that says "Rollin Coal". Drive too fast for conditions. Also an Alaska Zombie Hunter sticker... Dave | |||
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Yea, DR, I have your contacts. Cal _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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I appreciate that info very much!!! D/R Hunter Correct bullet placement, combined with the required depth of bullet penetration, results in an anchored animal... | |||
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Just north of Muncho Lake, on the Yukon and BC border is Laird hot springs. Stop there for a swim or a soak. Cal _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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I don't own a double rifle but would still be happy to meet for lunch or coffee. I live just a couple miles out of Wasilla. "...I advise the gun. While this gives a moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprize, and independance to the mind. Games played with the ball and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be the constant companion of your walks." Thomas Jefferson | |||
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My brother-in-law and I drove the Alcan in 1972 in a Porsche 914. The border entry at Tok took about 2 hours. The officer was certain we were smuggling something and proceeded to dismantle everything in the car. Anymore I just go to Canada - a better class of border officers. | |||
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Greetings from Wasilla. Drop me a line and we’ll have lunch. I’m a friend of Cal’s so maybe we could go up there and visit him. Cal I’m inviting myself over. Here is my email. Smarx92@gmail.com Regards Scott. | |||
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Thank you Scott, Ray, Mart and Cal, once again! D/R Hunter Correct bullet placement, combined with the required depth of bullet penetration, results in an anchored animal... | |||
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My first trip over the ALCAN was in the early 70's and I've made over a dozen more trips since, winter and summer... Two of those trips were on my motorcycle. I'm really not interested in making another! DM | |||
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