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FATBOY404
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Ready for Africa
      #156682 - 16/03/10 09:31 PM

Well it is nearly time.
I fly out good Friday for Zim on a 10 day Buffalo hunt with my Father and sister. We will be hunting with Sango Safaris.

My father was diagnosed with mesothelioma ( asbestos cancer ) in Sept 2008. He under went chemo in January 2009 and after the second bout he had a stroke and was hospitalized for 9 weeks. He was told he would never use his left arm again and may walk with the use of a frame.

To his credit he proved them all wrong and returned to running the home property and doing most things including shooting (he took a nice Fallow last year, not long after being home).

When he was told he had cancer his wish was to get back to Afrca and hunt a Cape Buffalo.After being told today he had the all clear for another three months we can now get excited about Africa.
My sister is coming along as an observer and to share some memories with her Dad (and hold the video camera).

Hopfully we come home with our two Buff, but if we dont it is time and memories shared !!.

Here,s a photo of my 404 ready for the Dark Continent. It is loaded with 400 grain Hydro Woodleighs hot off the press (they were only made last week at my request). After polishing the feed ramp they feed just fine. I,d like to thank Geoff of Woodleigh for his help in getting these bullets to me in time for my hunt, Great company and Great product !!.

Cheers Neale.

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tophet1
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Re: Ready for Africa [Re: FATBOY404]
      #156684 - 16/03/10 10:03 PM

What better reason to hunt Africa than with your father and sister. Straight shooting.

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450_366
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Loc: Sweden, west-coast.
Re: Ready for Africa [Re: tophet1]
      #156688 - 16/03/10 10:41 PM

Have a good hunt, this reminds one to make the dreams come true when time is on your side and not
to wait to long.

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Andreas

"Yeas it kicks like a mule he said, but always remember that its much worse standing on the other end"

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Paul
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Re: Ready for Africa [Re: 450_366]
      #156695 - 17/03/10 12:54 AM

Good luck over there. I hope the trip really makes your father happy - he deserves a break.

- Paul

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NitroXAdministrator
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Re: Ready for Africa [Re: FATBOY404]
      #156699 - 17/03/10 01:09 AM

I'm sorry to hear about your father but he will no doubt have a great time on the safari with you and your sister.

Good luck on the hunt, hope you all score well and bring us back some photos and film to enjoy with us.

Good luck and best wishes.

The rifle also looks the goods and no doubt will kill buffalo well. Well done to Woodleigh too.

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John aka NitroX

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Govt get out of our lives NOW!
"I love the smell of cordite in the morning."
"A Sharp spear needs no polish"

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JabaliHunter
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Re: Ready for Africa [Re: NitroX]
      #156707 - 17/03/10 01:57 AM

Hope you guys have a great trip! Good hunting!

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Mike_Bailey
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Re: Ready for Africa [Re: JabaliHunter]
      #156718 - 17/03/10 03:47 AM

You'll have a "blast", I hope you get two, best, Mike

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DandyofPunjab
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Re: Ready for Africa [Re: Mike_Bailey]
      #156734 - 17/03/10 06:22 AM

Good Luck!

Have a great time.

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VonGruff
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Re: Ready for Africa [Re: DandyofPunjab]
      #156735 - 17/03/10 06:32 AM

A trip to anticipate and a hunt to remember. Looking forward to report on the new Woodleighs and many pics.

Von Gruff.

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Von Gruff.

Exodus 20:1-17

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TerryR
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Re: Ready for Africa [Re: VonGruff]
      #156739 - 17/03/10 06:49 AM

Good luck and good shooting, please let us know how the woodlieghs workout.

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gryphon
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Re: Ready for Africa [Re: TerryR]
      #156740 - 17/03/10 07:19 AM

Good luck with the old fella Fatboy,hot barrels too.

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EricD
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Re: Ready for Africa [Re: gryphon]
      #156742 - 17/03/10 08:32 AM

Have fun! As we say over here: Skitt Jakt!

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AspenHill
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Re: Ready for Africa [Re: EricD]
      #156751 - 17/03/10 11:19 AM

Hope you all have a great hunt, make sure to post a full report with lots of photos.

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~Ann

Everyday spent outdoors is the best day of my life.

Aspen Hill Adventures

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Kalunga
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Re: Ready for Africa [Re: AspenHill]
      #156752 - 17/03/10 11:39 AM

My best wishes as well. I hope all of You have a great time !

Weidmannsheil !!!

Kalunga

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ovny
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Re: Ready for Africa [Re: Kalunga]
      #156769 - 17/03/10 03:46 PM

Good hunting and you've put pictures of your hunt.

Regards,

Oscar

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I am Spanish

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crkennedy1
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Re: Ready for Africa [Re: Kalunga]
      #156772 - 17/03/10 03:49 PM

Please take some picture and share them upon your return and give my best to your dad.

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eagle27
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Re: Ready for Africa [Re: crkennedy1]
      #156776 - 17/03/10 04:46 PM

Will be a great family hunt, look after yourselves and savour the moment. Don't worry about the 404, it's returning home and will do you proud.

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CHAPUISARMES
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Re: Ready for Africa [Re: eagle27]
      #156777 - 17/03/10 05:41 PM


Hi Neale,

I'm glad that your Dad got the "Green" light and from what you told me about Sango Safaris your in good company and if your able to add a trophy "Dictator" Zim will love you like Mandella. I am glad to see that Geoff was able to pull off a small miracle in getting them to you so promptly.

Maybe you and your Dad will be on the cover of the 2011 Catalogue. Again, good luck to you both and hope your Sister has a steady hand with the camera.

Cheers Mate,

Jeff Gray

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"Travel Light, Travel Fast and carry a Big Bore"

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FATBOY404
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Re: Ready for Africa [Re: CHAPUISARMES]
      #156778 - 17/03/10 07:19 PM

Thanks everyone for your kind words.
I am sure we will have a great time even without the hunting. I will post a full story on our return.
Cheers Neale.

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"WHATEVER BLOWS YOUR HAIR BACK"

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ozhunter
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Re: Ready for Africa [Re: FATBOY404]
      #156779 - 17/03/10 09:00 PM

Hi Neale,
My hunting mate fly's over on that date also.
He stays in Jo'burg the night and then on to Vic Falls the next day to spend a few days touring prior to our Safari.
You might meet Andrew.
Have a wonderful Safari mate.
Don't forget your letters of invite for transport of Firearms through SA.

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controlled_feed
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Re: Ready for Africa [Re: ozhunter]
      #156786 - 17/03/10 11:12 PM

Best of luck with your hunt. I'm sure there will be many fond memories. I like Craig from Sango Safaris, he's easy tot talk to and has a good sense of humour. As a side, he was telling me at the SCI convention that US citizens are not permitted into their hunting areas because of sanctions that the US have on the owner of the concession, as a result the game is not being hunted quite as hard and there are some very good buff.

Please give us lots to look at on your return and your thoughts on the new Woodleighs.

Enjoy.

CF

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I was born 100 years too late

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controlled_feed
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Re: Ready for Africa [Re: ozhunter]
      #156787 - 17/03/10 11:18 PM

Quote:

Don't forget your letters of invite for transport of Firearms through SA.



When we went to Zim last year, we made use of the service offered by PHASA for dealing with the firearms stuff at J'burg. It was a very good choice, my brothers rifle was temporarily misplaced. The PHASA people told us to sit and they would take care of it. They did a wonderful job, it saved us having to use the folding interpreter service and the hassle that goes with it. I wish I'd had them in 05 when I almost didn't get out of RSA because some dear sole had pocketed the fee I paid and there was no record of me taking the rifle out of the strong room. It was very concerning for a while.

CF

Sorry for the minor hi-jack

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chemarq
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Re: Ready for Africa [Re: controlled_feed]
      #156799 - 18/03/10 01:51 AM

I just want to wish you the best luck for your buffalo hunt. Sure it will be a great experience to share that hunt in Africa with your father.

I would love to hear from you that your father found and old daggabull with huge boss, and we will love some pics of the bulls. The ammo looks impresive, and 404 Jeffery is a good buffalo caliber.

Congratulations
Jose

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Spitskop Safaris - South Africa

www.spitskop.co.za

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FATBOY404
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Re: Ready for Africa [Re: chemarq]
      #156833 - 18/03/10 08:40 AM

Thanks for the advice on "rifles through SA" I will look into it.
Cheers Neale.

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"WHATEVER BLOWS YOUR HAIR BACK"

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Huntersheart
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Re: Ready for Africa [Re: FATBOY404]
      #158732 - 11/04/10 07:21 PM

Two buff on the deck so far - Neale will post the details on return

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