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Headed to Bubye
20 August 2014, 18:38
D. NelsonHeaded to Bubye
My husband and I depart LAX tomorrow Aug. 21 via JFK (SAA flt 204 Aug. 22) to Jo'berg then on (SAA flt22 Aug 23) to Harare.
Hopefully a couple of buffalo awaiting us in Bubye!
Anyone else along this route?
Best regards, D. Nelson
20 August 2014, 19:26
MJinesGood luck Darin. Safe travels.
Mike
20 August 2014, 19:37
pagosawingnutYa'll shoot straight and be safe. Have a great trip!
21 August 2014, 03:25
Use Enough GunYou'll have a wonderful time!
21 August 2014, 06:15
shotgun46good luck be safe
21 August 2014, 06:37
Use Enough GunDarin: Who are you and your husband hunting with in the Bubye?
(You may have told me, but my mind is not as young as it used to be
)
21 August 2014, 16:11
Bama15I envy you. Just got back and wish I was still there. The BVC is the what the Garden of Eden must have been like. The number of lions is unlike anything I have ever seen. Check into seeing if you can follow Paul around as he does his lion research. Have a great time. What camp will you be staying at?
21 August 2014, 18:50
D. NelsonUEG;
Buzz Charlton made all the arrangements after Hammond Ranch in Save didn't get their permits in a timely manner (I don't know if they ever got them, but I know other SVC had delays.) However, I can't say I was disappointed as Plan B isn't too shabby! Especially thanks to your report and that of others here!
We are hunting with a Butch Coatan as our PH, 7 days at Dyers Camp and then 7 days at Ripple Creek.
I can't believe how excited I am as this is safari number 11 and it feels like the first! Now if I can just get through all the airport stuff without the need of a tranquiller dart, I'll be in good shape.
Leaving for the LAX in a few hours!
Best regards, Darin
22 August 2014, 01:00
Use Enough GunYou're going to love both Dyers and Ripple Creek!
Have fun and shoot straight! Best of luck and be safe!
22 August 2014, 06:21
D. NelsonChecked in and having a glass of bubbly in lounge!!! Thanks all for good wishes!
Cheers! Darin
22 August 2014, 06:36
MJinesI am jealous.
Mike
22 August 2014, 06:52
D. NelsonMike;
If I made YOU jealous, I'm doing something right!
Best regards, Darin
23 August 2014, 06:35
FjoldHave fun, Darin!
I did that LAX to JFK to Jo'Burg in 2008, If I remember correctly there was about a three hour layover in JFK at 6:00 AM.
I flew into Jo'burg and had coffee with Karl Stumphe (he was flying to the Caprivi) while waiting for the flight to Bulawayo.
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
23 August 2014, 13:06
D. NelsonFrank;
Everything so far has been uneventful. Made it to Jo'burg...now hopefully the rifles et.al. will make it to Harare when do.
Will report back in a few weeks!
Best regards to all! Darin
25 August 2014, 05:22
Fjoldquote:
Originally posted by D. Nelson:
Frank;
Everything so far has been uneventful. Made it to Jo'burg...now hopefully the rifles et.al. will make it to Harare when do.
Will report back in a few weeks!
Best regards to all! Darin
Best of luck Darin! My gun didn't arrive in Bulawayo until the next day. I was sweating that since all my guns are left handed.
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
25 August 2014, 11:04
Steve416I arrive on 31st for 15 days.
Shaun and I will see you for a cold beverage soon.