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BSAJoe
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Re: What was the bait to get you going?
04/08/04 02:42 AM

Back in the late 80's. I worked a job with a friend who introduced me to the Capstick books. With each passing book, I became more and more enthralled. Ruark's Horn of the Hunter was like throwing lighter to the coals. I attended several Houston Safari Club Annual Shows which introduced me to the length & breadth of African hunting. As a working stiff with a family, however, it was still a dream. At a Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, I met Dr. John Morgan, who showed me that a safari can be "affordable." Still I was not convinced.

The clincher was a fellow elderly gun club member who I shared my dream with. He informed me that he had the same decision to make at my same age, he opted to wait, which was a mistake, as it never occurred. In 1996, I had a little descretionary $$ from selling a house. With reservations, I took the plunge. Plains game hunt in Zimbabwe and SA. Best investment I ever made (other than my wife who accompanied me!). Can't wait to get back once my kids are all through with school. Until then, this forum is an excellent support group during my absence!

Long story short: Books, friends, & fellow hunters made this dream come true.

Joe
in Houston
Always looking for BSA Lee Speed
commercial sporting rifles

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"A man and a gun and a star and a beast are still ponderables in a world of imponderables." Ruark

Edited by BSAJoe (04/08/04 02:45 AM)

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What was the bait to get you going?	NitroX	22/06/04 12:35 AM
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Re: What was the bait to get you going?	Ripp	11/08/07 04:25 AM
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Re: What was the bait to get you going?	Ripp	11/08/07 07:08 AM
Re: What was the bait to get you going?	hoppdoc	11/08/07 07:22 AM
Re: What was the bait to get you going?	Schamankungulo	11/08/07 10:36 AM
Re: What was the bait to get you going?	500Nitro	11/08/07 07:20 AM
Re: What was the bait to get you going?	Ripp	12/08/07 02:38 AM
Re: What was the bait to get you going?	EricD	04/08/04 06:30 AM
Re: What was the bait to get you going?	NitroX	11/07/07 06:57 AM
Re: What was the bait to get you going?	Schamankungulo	08/08/07 10:25 AM
Re: What was the bait to get you going?	butchloc	11/08/07 02:29 AM
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