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Author Topic: A boy and his recurve in Africa  (Read 718 times)

Offline Jerry Russell

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A boy and his recurve in Africa
« on: July 05, 2014, 11:32:00 AM »
My 16 year old son Luke will be leaving in just a few days for the adventure of a lifetime. After hunting Namibia with me a couple of times, the PH (who is a good friend) and his family invited Luke to return this summer to work and stay for a month. I really just sort of let the invite slide by and hoped it would just sort of go away. I really did not think I could let him go for so long so far from home. A day after the invite Luke asked if I thought the invitation was heartfelt. I responded that if it was, it would be repeated. Well, it was repeated several times over the next few days and I could not help but put myself in his place. What a tremendous opportunity for a young man. I simply could not let my fear as a parent outweigh his chance at such a wonderful adventure. Heck, I wish I was 16 again, lol.

Anyway, Luke and his black widow will be heading over in a few days for an adventure he will never forget. He will be working, hunting and exploring. Am I worried? Heck yes but for those that have met Luke, you know he is a young man that can handle himself in the outdoors as well as any grown man. I am really only worried about the travel part of the adventure. We have taken steps to ensure that he will be taken care of all the way to Widhoek, Namibia.

I will be getting nightly emails from him and I will be joining him there two weeks after he arrives. I just hope there is something left to hunt...
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Re: A boy and his recurve in Africa
« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2014, 11:35:00 AM »
Yes! What an opportunity!

I hope he keeps a detailed journal and shares his experiences. And with lots of pics!!

Prayers for a safe trip for him.
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Re: A boy and his recurve in Africa
« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2014, 12:05:00 PM »
Jerry, what an opp!! Here's to Luke and yourself!

Wish I had had a chance to go when 16! Heck , when 56! LOL
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Re: A boy and his recurve in Africa
« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2014, 12:10:00 PM »
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Originally posted by Bud B.:
Yes! What an opportunity!

I hope he keeps a detailed journal and shares his experiences. And with lots of pics!!

Prayers for a safe trip for him.
I have bought him a beautiful leather journal for the trip. I REALLY hope he will use it. Failing that I know he will run a camera most of the time. Thanks for the prayers. A dad needs that sort of thing.
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Re: A boy and his recurve in Africa
« Reply #4 on: July 05, 2014, 12:13:00 PM »
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Originally posted by kennym:
Jerry, what an opp!! Here's to Luke and yourself!

Wish I had had a chance to go when 16! Heck , when 56! LOL
Ha! I know what you mean, lol. When I was 16 my big adventure was going to Alabama for a deer hunt!
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Re: A boy and his recurve in Africa
« Reply #5 on: July 05, 2014, 02:09:00 PM »
OH to be young again .. what an opportunity. I wish him a safe and wonderful journey.
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Re: A boy and his recurve in Africa
« Reply #6 on: July 05, 2014, 02:21:00 PM »
You are both very lucky to have such good friends, and a great opportunity! I wish you both the best. And please keep us updated.
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Re: A boy and his recurve in Africa
« Reply #7 on: July 05, 2014, 02:24:00 PM »
Sounds like the opportunity of a lifetime. I have 3 boys myself, the youngest is currently 16. I'm pretty sure the most difficult part of a scenario like this for me would be talking his mom into it.
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Re: A boy and his recurve in Africa
« Reply #8 on: July 05, 2014, 02:24:00 PM »
All the best to your boy, just prepare him mentally that it is not gonna be all fun but there is actually work involved too..
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Re: A boy and his recurve in Africa
« Reply #9 on: July 05, 2014, 02:25:00 PM »
Good luck to your boy!
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Re: A boy and his recurve in Africa
« Reply #10 on: July 05, 2014, 02:36:00 PM »
Looking forward to reading much more.

Thank you for sharing.
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Re: A boy and his recurve in Africa
« Reply #11 on: July 05, 2014, 02:40:00 PM »
Very exciting Jerry. Quite the opportunity for a fine young mam. Have a great time Luke!
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Re: A boy and his recurve in Africa
« Reply #12 on: July 05, 2014, 02:43:00 PM »
Great experience, wish him the best.
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Re: A boy and his recurve in Africa
« Reply #13 on: July 05, 2014, 06:13:00 PM »
Trip of a lifetime for sure. Wishing him many great memories and much success. Wishing you a successful trip as well.
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Re: A boy and his recurve in Africa
« Reply #14 on: July 05, 2014, 06:30:00 PM »
What a great experience!  I sure hope he puts that journal you gave him to good use!
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Re: A boy and his recurve in Africa
« Reply #15 on: July 05, 2014, 06:32:00 PM »
What a great life experience that will be. Hang in there dad !
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Re: A boy and his recurve in Africa
« Reply #16 on: July 05, 2014, 06:40:00 PM »
Thats awesome. Sounds like one heck of a character builder! My perspective on parenting is that it is our jobs to prepare and facilitate who our children become as adults, and in this regard I believe most people fail to take that aspect seriously enough. It sounds like you are ahead of the power curve in helping mold him into one hell of a man. Good for him, and good for you Jerry.
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Re: A boy and his recurve in Africa
« Reply #17 on: July 05, 2014, 07:40:00 PM »
Awesome opportunity.  Prayers sent for a safe and memorable experience.
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Re: A boy and his recurve in Africa
« Reply #18 on: July 05, 2014, 08:32:00 PM »
Good stuff Luke will never forget.
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Re: A boy and his recurve in Africa
« Reply #19 on: July 05, 2014, 08:42:00 PM »
Man, that's perfect! Love that he has that opportunity and it sounds like you're a great dad and he's a great kid. Looking forward to pics.
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