Capes destroyed and useless

[JimP]

I believe that the big problem is that you are dealing with things on African time. In that they are very seldom in a hurry.

Then if you are dealing with a smaller dip and pack taxidermist there that are off the beaten path they'll wait until they have enough crates for a full shipment to the carriers warehouse in the larger city.

My first shipment was done in 4 months once my trophies hit the taxidermist in Port Elizabeth until my taxidermist here in the US received them.

My last trip I had my taxidermy done in South Africa. It was completed within 6 months, then I on African time. It didn't leave South Africa until 7 months later with me receiving my crate around the first of August.

But 14-15 months after I had shot them my trophies were on my wall.

 

[MarkB]

From my travel experience, I have learned that one cannot or should not assume or expect any other country to compare to NA concerning work times, work ethics, completion of task on time expectations or knowledge.

The contrary one must fit in with that countries ways. Most things totally surprise me. Many countries immediately close shop for afternoon sleeps/naps then stay open till all hrs of night?

Life long skinners using rock sharpened cook, kitchen or chef knives to do what they call detailed skinning.

Walking to well with one bucket of water per trip?

Shipping paperwork so messed up over and over again, when its their trade/job and companies business.

African taxidermy is same in my perspective. Get skins home as best as possible, then deal with what's in crate. Its Africa.

MB

 

[MarkB]

Many Thanks MB! Will give this a try when able.
Off Topic, but you are on V.I? I spend several weeks over there each year fishing!!

Yes on VI in the heart of fishing paradise, salmon capital of the world. Campbell River, shoot me a PM/DM when you are inbound. Besides hunting, fishing is my other obsession, 19 ft Double Eagle for saltwater boat, just ordered new motor today, Suzuki 140.

MB