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Offline JamesKerr

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Re: Africa...........The rest of the story page 3
« Reply #20 on: May 28, 2012, 06:09:00 PM »
Congrats!
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Re: Africa...........The rest of the story page 3
« Reply #21 on: May 28, 2012, 06:53:00 PM »
Well done
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Offline DannyBows

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« Reply #22 on: May 28, 2012, 07:01:00 PM »
Well Done Kip!    :clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:
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Re: Africa...........The rest of the story page 3
« Reply #23 on: May 28, 2012, 07:06:00 PM »
Nice size to it.  Did you get try any of the meat?
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« Reply #24 on: May 28, 2012, 07:09:00 PM »
congrats, beautiful blesbok.
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« Reply #25 on: May 28, 2012, 07:36:00 PM »
Very nice Kip!  Like Mike Vines said - did you try any of the meat?

Let's hear the whole story!

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« Reply #26 on: May 28, 2012, 07:42:00 PM »
Congrats on the success Coaster!

Keep the wind in your face!

Shoot straight, Shinken

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« Reply #27 on: May 28, 2012, 08:18:00 PM »
Congrats!  Great pic!
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Re: Africa...........The rest of the story page 3
« Reply #28 on: May 28, 2012, 08:25:00 PM »
Congratulations on a   :thumbsup:
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« Reply #29 on: May 28, 2012, 08:26:00 PM »
awesome Kip!!!!!!
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« Reply #30 on: May 28, 2012, 08:31:00 PM »
Way to go!   :thumbsup:  
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« Reply #31 on: May 28, 2012, 09:03:00 PM »
I'm telling you I posted this by accident  :)

This is day "THREE" when I get home I'll fill in the blanks.....  This jet lag is making me goofy!!!

Day one, two, three etc will be coming soon...
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Re: Africa...........The rest of the story page 3
« Reply #32 on: May 28, 2012, 09:22:00 PM »
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Re: Africa...........The rest of the story page 3
« Reply #33 on: May 28, 2012, 09:24:00 PM »
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Originally posted by coaster500:
I'm telling you I posted this by accident   :)  

This is day "THREE" when I get home I'll fill in the blanks.....  This jet lag is making me goofy!!!

Day one, two, three etc will be coming soon...
I was wondering if there would not be more to this story!

Can't wait,

Bisch
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« Reply #34 on: May 28, 2012, 09:35:00 PM »
A foretelling preview of great things to come - no doubt.

One special harvest thus far and if there are, by chance, no more, then what a fine accomplishment you have already made.

Congrats!!
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Re: Africa...........The rest of the story page 3
« Reply #35 on: May 28, 2012, 09:40:00 PM »
Kip i was sort of wondering there Bud. Can;t wait till you catch up on some sleep and fill us all in on your excellent adventure
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« Reply #36 on: May 28, 2012, 10:10:00 PM »
Sorry guys  :)

But here is what should have been chapter one....

I’m back from my way to short trip to Africa…  if I have one regret in is that I could not have stayed longer but life and the bills go on.

I started thinking about Africa long before I pick up a traditional bow. My first inquiry about a possible bow hunt with Lammie Potgieter of Dare To Bowhunt in 07 or 08 I think. I have talked with several other PH’s but Lammie seemed to live bow hunting and his operation is for bow hunters. Most of his clients shoot compounds and that is how our relationship started but when I expressed the desire to hunt with a traditional bow Lammie stepped up to the task and did what was necessary to accommodate. Lammie has taken game with his long bow and knows what it takes and understands the challenge of our equipment.

Lammie shooting his Bob Lee recurve..

 
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« Reply #37 on: May 28, 2012, 10:12:00 PM »
Our first day did not start well, or so it seemed as my first opportunity at a very nice Impala ram ended in my bow tip hit the top of the hide with a sound that was probably heard back home and my shot missed clean and high. Redemption came later and I was glad I had missed the first when this guy came in. Lesson learned and some adjustments my shot was true and the ram expired in a very short distance. He is 22 ¼ inches tall. I put my Big Jim Thunderchild between his horns to give an idea of mass. I was pleased to say the least.

 


 
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« Reply #38 on: May 28, 2012, 10:17:00 PM »
Allison, Lammie’s wife is a very gracious hostess and goes out of her way to make sure the guests get a chance to experience the flavors of South Africa. We ate game meats (Impala, Blesbok etc) and sampled South African wines that were excellent. I am a California native and I can honestly say there wines are on par with some of our best. The accommodations were excellent and my cloths were laundered daily!!! My room was a separate bungalow with very nice furnishings a shower and a large Jacuzzi tube. There is a pool right outside the door and a giant fire pit off the main lodge that is stoked every evening.  Lammie and Allison have done a wonderful job making a stay with them a great experience.

 

 

 
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« Reply #39 on: May 28, 2012, 10:19:00 PM »


 

 
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