Actually, I'm 49 - but by the time I head out for my PG in September, I'll be 50. So, I guess the advise is to hang in there and hang on to that dream (at least that's what I've done). BTW - I read an article today by Craig Boddington about bringing two rifles on Safari. And frankly, I'm thinking that's what I'm going to do - take them both. I think it will be better to shoot the Gemsbok and the Kudu with the 375 and shoot everything else with the 30-06. And, if I come face-to-face with DG, I'll be prepared (assuming I'm carrying the 375 at the time!)