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Hi Andrew Thanks for kind words and the invite. Well done on what you have done with Royal Kafue. I have a good friend up in the North on the Tanganyika shore line, Brett Hoy, we had grand plans to rehab an abandoned reserve that bordered his piece of land up there, what a beautiful place. It may yet happen, he was still guiding here in SA last I hear from him but was prepping his landy to start his trek up north. Anyway, I will be sure to make you a stop on the way past when I go and see Brett. All the best Ian Specialist Outfitters and Big Game Hounds An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last. - Winston Churchill | |||
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Here is another offer for Carolinasman. Cheers, all, and thanks Bossie. Posted 07 December 2012 13:28 Hi Cal It’s unfortunate that we have to meet this way, I have been reading down the AR posts to see what other outfitter in Africa are up to and came across the bad new and trouble of Carolinasman. I can’t offer a full Safari for free, as I also use concessions and other landowners camp, but I would like to be of assistance to the man. I will be posting regularly on the AR forum, and since this is a direct conversation between me and the hunters with no booking agents in between I would like to contribute the 15% Agent commission on Accommodation fees that I would have paid in any way to Carolinasman for each hunt I sell through the AR forum. I hope the funds can be of some assistance to him and his family, and we pray that he will recover soon. If you think that I can be of any assistance to help Carolinasman please feel free to contact me at lbgsafaris@yahoo.com we can the sort all the detail out Kind Regards Bossie Mostert Limpopo Big game Safaris _______________________________ 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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It's a shame how short sighted some can be. Bushleague Safaris has ruined his reputation here on AR over a trivial amount of money. Yes, business is business but if there was ever a case of being pound wise and penny foolish, this is it. Not to mention, heartless! Of course, we can't run our businesses on emotion but from a strictly business standpoint, you do realize that refunding this man's deposit under the circumstances that required him to cancel, would have bought you enough good will to have recouped your money, 100 times over, right? And then this dia69 guy! Really fella. You equate a man being diagnosed with terminal cancer and canceling his trip to undergo and pay for treatment the same as someone who refuses to take responsibility for his actions?! So developing cancer is "no difference" in your words, than bailing out people who refuse to work or acquire the skills needed to work. And BTW, nice choice of words in this case as referring to refusing to work as being "a cancer" since Carolinasman actually does have cancer. Nice guy you are! NOT!! I don't know where everything stands from a financial standpoint on getting Carolinasman reimbursed for his deposit. But let me know to whom I need to send it and I'll pitch in $100 myself. Todd | |||
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Ian: You are a good person to make the offer you did. Are you going to be at SCI this year? If so, I'd like to discuss a hunt with you. Thanks, you are the type of Outfitter I want to do business with. | |||
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Interesting--some hunt interest is developing for Ian. Why no interest in hunting with Bushwack? Just wondering, that's all. Cal PS. Another PM arrived today with the offer of a donation. I PM'd Carolinasman to open communication with him. _______________________________ 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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Paraphrased from another thread; Bloody amazing, a new set of lectures coming to a "book-keeper/ accounting school" near you soon. "HOW TO CRAP ON YOUR BOTTOM LINE," by Bushwack Safaris.   | |||
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Hi guys I made an offer earliar for some hunting so lets get together im one of the lucky guys that have hunt company im a outfitter and ph but i only do It for the fun taking two or three clients a year so i will club in for the trophy costs on carolinaman hunt all of it and if he is interested they can come and hunt a Kudu at my place over 55 inches Luan | |||
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That kind offer says a lot about the man who made it.  And the added bonus not mentioned is that Luan is extremely good company around the campfire!  | |||
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Someone once said, "There are people in this world whose sole purpose is to serve as a warning to others". The owner/operator of Bushwhack Safaris has certainly shown himself to be part of that group! You can hold on to $2000 as tight as you want but, when you cling to that sum, $10000 or more just went out the door. Just plain stupid. You know, even if right now he came here and offered a refund I would think more of him. It would take guts to do the right thing....especially after getting beaten up so bad on these threads. | |||
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I know many AR members personally as i guided them hunted with them in many parts of the world and drunk a couples of glasees of wine ,beer or wisky ,many of MY BEST FRIENDS ARE AR MEMBERS ,and i feel you JOHN AS A FRIEND ,MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ,AND I HOPE TO MEET YOU PERSONALLY SOMEDAY . www.huntinginargentina.com.ar FULL PROFESSIONAL MEMBER OF IPHA INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL HUNTERS ASOCIATION . DSC PROFESSIONAL MEMBER DRSS--SCI NRA IDPA IPSC-FAT -argentine shooting federation cred number2- | |||
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I am truly amazed at the caliber of hunters on this website. If any of you are ever interested in hunting public land in Utah, please look me up! | |||
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All, Apologies for my absen | |||
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Carolinasman, I don't think apologies are necessary from your part. Just get better bud! We're all rooting for you. | |||
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Hope you're doing OK Carolina. Hang in there! Thoughts and prayers to you, sir. | |||
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All, Apologies for my absence, I thought the thread had gone quiet. Thank you Cal for the PM. I can hopefully clear up a few things that seem to be unclear on this thread. I contacted Bushwhack two days after I was diagnosed, slightly more than a week before I was to go on the hunt, three weeks after I sent my deposit. This hunt was put together pretty quickly as I was going to be in SA on a business trip and hoped to try and hunt while I was there. In hindsight, not the best way to go... At any rate, when I was forced to cancel my hunt, I wasn't optimistic about my survival, or my ability anytime in the near future to go to SA and hunt. I asked Bushwhack if there was any chance of getting a partial refund on my deposit, I understood he may have incurred expenses and was more than happy to pay for these. He stated a contract is a contract, legal and binding and I signed it. I fully agreed. He then stated he would transfer the hunt if I could sell it and recommended this forum and one other to post the hunt. That is pretty much it. Just to be clear, I am not destitute, I have insurance and am doing ok financially. I'm not looking for charity, never have been one to have my hand out and never will be. Like everyone I do have expenses (daughter in college, plenty of medical bills, etc) but I'm doing ok and was merely looking not to simply disregard the deposit amount. I have truly been amazed at the generosity by those on this site, you have restored some of the faith I may have lost in my fellow man. Thank you to all that have positively contributed on this thread, you are sincerely a fine group of men. Right now I have a singular focus, to beat this cancer. To those that have written / PM'd I will do my best to keep you posted on my condition. Best regards, John | |||
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John, We all wish you the best, and will keep you in our prayers. I have friends who were given 6 months to live, and they are still with us now 11 years later. Keep your spirits up. There is always hope. | |||
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Before any one sends any money to a new member who has just arrived on the forum, I'd be checking for some evidence of terminal cancer. Outfitters and PH's aren't the only sharks in the water. | |||
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Amen! I had an aunt given six months in the mid 1980s and she made it over a decade and got to see her grandkids! Keep your chin up and fight on! | |||
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Hi Carolinasman I trust that you are doing better. You are in our prayers and we think of you every day. With all the prayers that have gone up I know that the Lord has sent his Grace back to you. Once you have recovered you should come and visit us here in Limpopo so that we can unleash the hounds on a sounder of Bushpigs. We might even get an opportunity at a Bushbuck or two. Get well soon Bossie, May - Henriette and DJ Mostert Limpopo Big Game Safaris Kind Regards Bossie and DJ Mostert Limpopo Big Game Safaris www.lbgsafaris.com lbgsafaris@yahoo.com +27711528411  | |||
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You suck. Mike | |||
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While I do understand your hesitation, I think that Bushwack's responses here on the forum confirm away any doubts. | |||
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quote: Originally posted by Code4: Before any one sends any money to a new member who has just arrived on the forum, I'd be checking for some evidence of terminal cancer. Outfitters and PH's aren't the only sharks in the water. I will be at Riverside Hospital in Newport News, Virginia December 18-20th getting chemotherapy. Feel free to come on down or call, I can always use the company. Regards, John Ambrose | |||
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Cal- I am in! If this comes to pass I'd be glad to contribute. . | |||
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Best wishes to you John for a complete and speedy recovery. Don't spend any time thinking alone, send me a message and I'll give you a call; home or hospital. I promise to talk your head off about hunting, fishing or anything that keeps you company. Keep your will, no one can take that! Kind regards, David Gray Ghost Hunting Safaris http://grayghostsafaris.com Phone: 615-860-4333 Email: hunts@grayghostsafaris.com NRA Benefactor DSC Professional Member SCI Member RMEF Life Member NWTF Guardian Life Sponsor NAHC Life Member Rowland Ward - SCI Scorer Took the wife the Eastern Cape for her first hunt: http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6881000262 Hunting in the Stormberg, Winterberg and Hankey Mountains of the Eastern Cape 2018 http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/4801073142 Hunting the Eastern Cape, RSA May 22nd - June 15th 2007 http://forums.accuratereloadin...=810104007#810104007 16 Days in Zimbabwe: Leopard, plains game, fowl and more: http://forums.accuratereloadin...=212108409#212108409 Natal: Rhino, Croc, Nyala, Bushbuck and more http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6341092311 Recent hunt in the Eastern Cape, August 2010: Pics added http://forums.accuratereloadin...261039941#9261039941 10 days in the Stormberg Mountains http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/7781081322 Back in the Stormberg Mountains with friends: May-June 2017 http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6001078232 "Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading" - Thomas Jefferson Every morning the Zebra wakes up knowing it must outrun the fastest Lion if it wants to stay alive. Every morning the Lion wakes up knowing it must outrun the slowest Zebra or it will starve. It makes no difference if you are a Zebra or a Lion; when the Sun comes up in Africa, you must wake up running...... "If you're being chased by a Lion, you don't have to be faster than the Lion, you just have to be faster than the person next to you." | |||
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Some damn good people on this forum. I'll send in some money. I meant to be DSC Member...bad typing skills. Marcus Cady DRSS | |||
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WHEN Carolinaman beats cancer and goes to hunt with Ian, he will need an airplane ticket. I see where his Bushwhack deposit is covered so I think we need to cover his airplane ticket too. I'm in for $300 when that day comes. Keith O'Neal Trophy Collectors Consultants Po Box 3908 Oxford, AL. 36203 256-310-4424 TCChunts@gmail.com All of your desires can be found on the other side of your fears. | |||
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WHen the time comes I am in for some $$$$. DRSS Kreighoff 470 NE Valmet 412 30/06 & 9.3x74R | |||
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I don't think I've ever seen the "good" and the "bad" in people come out to such an extreme as what it has in this thread...  Regards, Chris Troskie Tel. +27 82 859-0771 email. chris@ct-safaris.com Sabrisa Ranch Ellisras RSA www.ct-safaris.com https://youtu.be/4usXceRdkH4 | |||
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John...I wish you all the best..  Bushwack is permanently off my list..  | |||
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Chris: I could not agree more. It goes way beyond all the pissing at each other over issues that, by comparison, are not that important. Lots of good here. I noticed Bushwack didn't even offer a kind message to John. Cheers, mate. 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 see that sadly John has passed away. Condolences to his friends and family. I hope he gets to go on his safari in the next life. The reason I am posting this here is (i) to remind anyone considering booking with Bushwhack Safaris or Patrick Reynecke to run as fast as you can in the other direction, and (ii) so that some of those that posted on this thread might have a chance to reconsider and reflect on some of their comments (e.g., Code4 questioning whether anyone should help John out since he might be feigning a terminal illness). As someone said above, this thread certainly brought out the best and worst in people . . . hopefully those that it brought out the worst in will be able to learn something. RIP John. Mike | |||
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Well said! Thanks! Brian Clark Blue Skies Hunting Adventures www.blueskieshunting.com Email at: info@blueskieshunting.com African Cape Trophy Safaris www.africancapesafaris.com Email at: brian@africancapesafaris.com 1-402-689-2024 | |||
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Amen brother, well done. | |||
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I'm sorry to hear. I wish they would find a damn cure for cancer. We lose way too many to that awful disease. MSG, USA (Ret.) Armor NRA Life Memeber | |||
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Thanks, Mike. When I got the news I wondered if Bushwhack would post condolences here, to John's family, etc. He is silent on the matter and now there is absolutely no question where his heart is. I hope Bushwhack or his loved ones don't come down with the same affliction. But I also hope he stops posting here trying to drum up business and the fine folks here will not forget his heartless and soulless manner. Cal PS. Patrick: I trust you are enjoying counting your money. _______________________________ 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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+1 Mike. | |||
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I see a lot more of the good here on AR than I do the bad. God speed John. . | |||
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Sorry but i cannot avoid to be so polite as MJines - so , those who posted stupid comments like dla69, Bushwack the outfitter and Code4 , go fuck yourselves and your theories . The only thing you deserve is a burning hell you ass holes. | |||
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