Tinker--

I understand your eagerness to jump at such an over and I made that same offer to an african hunting buddy for years until I just decided to schedule a hunt and DO IT.

I am blessed with 4 beautiful children and a high maintenance wife(what husband out there doesn't have a high maintenance wife?)!! and my time is limited.I understand the relative limits of $$ as probably only 5% of hunters will ever go on an african hunt. Still the African experience is something that just has to happen--and will sooner than later!

As for hunting in Oakland I don't know if I have the automatc weaponry or training to deal with the local criminals/vermin!!

The thrill of DG hunting is one I have entertained for years. I just have to go before I get to old to deal with the physical requirements of such a hunt.