Sitting in Doha, JOberg tomorrow AM

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28 April 2017, 21:24

jdollar

Sitting in Doha, JOberg tomorrow AM

Had a great flight last night from D.C. to Doha on Qatar Airways. Slept peacefully for 8 hours, watched 2 movies, and eat too much good food. I have previously flown business and first class on Emirates and Etihad and I must say, Qatar is very bit as nice. We are spending 2 1/2 weeks in SA-wingshooting in 2 different areas, visits to KNP, Cape Town, the wine route and finishing with some white shark diving and fishing along the Indian Ocean. I am really looking forward to it all

28 April 2017, 21:41

D. Nelson

Sounds like a great time! Here is hoping the birds fly low and slow!!!!

Best regards, D. Nelson

28 April 2017, 21:44

Saeed

Enjoy your trip and have a great time!

28 April 2017, 22:10

Icafrica

Glad to hear. I and my family fly Qatar on 6/29, Chicago-Doha-J Burg. Any issues taking firearms? Enjoy your trip!!

28 April 2017, 22:27

jdollar

I haven't taken a firearm on the last 7-8 safaris. Greatly simplifies traveling. Besides s shotgun is a shotgun as far as I am concerned.

28 April 2017, 22:46

WLW

Have a great time Jerry! I'm right behind ya on the 13th.

29 April 2017, 03:27

DLS

Jerry, I'll be very keen on hearing details of your trip upon your return. I'm contemplating a very similar trip next year with my significant other and would appreciate any advice you can share upon your return.

29 April 2017, 04:03

shootaway

No buff or ele??

30 April 2017, 02:30

Kuwinda

Have a great trip Jerry!!

Africa has some great bird shooting - hold straight!!

Make the most of the great wines - they keep the best ones for themselves!

30 April 2017, 03:14

Heym 450/400

Yes..please post a report. Shark diving is something I'm keen to try next time I hunt SA.

Good luck and have fun!

06 May 2017, 01:07

jdollar

We shot doves and rock pigeons today in a sunflower field. If you went more than a minute between shots, it was because you were resting or reloading. 82F was a bit warm but a great time was had. In 4 days in Kruger, we saw the Big 5 in 1 day and all but leopard every day. Rhinos and eles were everywhere. Tomorrow we hunt partridge/francolin with pointers in the AM and probably guineas in the afternoon. The only wingshooting problem I have is using a double O/U with double triggers. First time for that and I keep pulling the first trigger again

for the second shot!

10 May 2017, 10:12

Charlie64

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How was the pointed shooting ?

Charlie

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10 May 2017, 15:56

Saeed

quote:
Originally posted by jdollar:
We shot doves and rock pigeons today in a sunflower field. If you went more than a minute between shots, it was because you were resting or reloading. 82F was a bit warm but a great time was had. In 4 days in Kruger, we saw the Big 5 in 1 day and all but leopard every day. Rhinos and eles were everywhere. Tomorrow we hunt partridge/francolin with pointers in the AM and probably guineas in the afternoon. The only wingshooting problem I have is using a double O/U with double triggers. First time for that and I keep pulling the first trigger again for the second shot!

Bloody amazing!

You have enough brains to be a doctor, but not enough brains to move your finger from one trigger to the other

13 May 2017, 19:47

jdollar

Unfortunately muscle memory is a hard thing to overcome. After a lifetime of shooting single trigger over/unders, the switch was a bitch!!!

The francolin and waterfowl were great in the Marble Hall area( springbuck flats). We then moved to Cape Town for 3 days of sightseeing. Next to Arniston at Cape Agullhas. Again good francolin and waterfowling. Now in Hermanus. Going white shark Irving early tomorrow. Then more wine touring...

18 May 2017, 22:06

jdollar

Good to be back in the US. Sitting in the Admirals Club in Miami awaiting our last hop to Tallahassee. Africa is always great but nothing beats home.

01 July 2017, 01:39

Icafrica

Sitting in Doha now, nice flight and no real
problem with firearm. Ticket agent in Chicago was not sure what to do regards the firearm but between me printing their policy from the website and a supervisor, it was rather quickly taken care of. Looking forward to another S African experience.