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Wathe208

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Wanted to say hello. Have appreciated the threads/discussions over the years and the things I've gleaned, figured I'd go official with an intro. Born and bred in the rockies, love hunting anything really. Been to Africa 3 times and 3 more trips planned 23'-24'. Currently looking at places in Swakopmund to eventually retire if I can convince the Mrs....lol.
 
Thank you! Yes, live in SE Idaho.
 
I used to be a Star Valley guy. Just over Tin Cup from Pokey.
Lots of good times and memories in the Grey's. Still get there often. Sounds like we have the same stomping grounds. You still in WY?
 
I’m on the east side of Wyoming now. I lived most of my life in that valley. I couldn’t quite keep up with the money that came in from California during the pandemic.
 
I get that, been rough here too. I was out hunting speed goats last fall with a buddy by Evanston. I think I'm at 9 points this year, so I expect my son and I will give it a go if we get lucky. We're big WY fans. - Except Rawlins, seems I break down every time I go past there...lol
 
Welcome to the posting side.
 
I get that, been rough here too. I was out hunting speed goats last fall with a buddy by Evanston. I think I'm at 9 points this year, so I expect my son and I will give it a go if we get lucky. We're big WY fans. - Except Rawlins, seems I break down every time I go past there...lol
I don’t think anyone is supposed to like Rawlins.
 
Welcome to AH
 
Hello Wathe208,

Khomas Highland Hunting Safaris of Namibia, welcomes you to the greatest forum on earth.

Swakopmund ya, my wife likes there very much.
So you have hope that your wife might want to retire there.

Cheers,
Velo Dog.
 
Hello Wathe208,

Khomas Highland Hunting Safaris of Namibia, welcomes you to the greatest forum on earth.

Swakopmund ya, my wife likes there very much.
So you have hope that your wife might want to retire there.

Cheers,
Velo Dog.
Thank you sir! I assume you're located in the Khomas mountains? My first trip to Africa as a younger man was there. Most memorable trip of my life. Used to have 60" kudu running around back then.
 
Welcome to AH!
 
Wanted to say hello. Have appreciated the threads/discussions over the years and the things I've gleaned, figured I'd go official with an intro. Born and bred in the rockies, love hunting anything really. Been to Africa 3 times and 3 more trips planned 23'-24'. Currently looking at places in Swakopmund to eventually retire if I can convince the Mrs....lol.
Welcome officially to AH from rural Idaho. That is so wonderful that you have three more trips planned. So exciting. I’m hoping we can go again in 2024 or 2025. Good luck convincing the Mrs to go to Swakopmund . I have no idea where that is! All the best and happy adventures. Sue
 
Giday Wathe208 and welcometo the A H forums.
 
Hello Wathe, welcome to AH. What a good dream that is, do it!
 
Welcome to AH Wathe208!
 

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