- Joined
- Feb 29, 2016
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- Las Vegas, NV
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- NRA Life, SCI Life
- Hunted
- South Africa (Limpopo, Northwest & Eastern Cape), Namibia, Nevada, Newfoundland, Zambia
I realized today that I am exactly three weeks from boarding a Delta flight in Las Vegas to begin a lifelong dream of hunting in Africa. I'm excited and rushing to make sure I have everything I need before I go. I still feel a bit of trepidation for the unknowns that will be involved in this journey and what to expect when I get there. I am deeply grateful for Bob from Cruiser Safaris and all of his assistance and patience.
I lost my wife in June 2015. She was an amazing person, so much smarter than I and awesome at everything she did,....and she loved me. She was a career Air Force Intelligence Officer and did her job well enough that she made AQI's Hit List when she was in Iraq. In fairness, it's a big list. What those pathetic thugs couldn't do, Cancer did. I celebrated her 41st birthday in Giada's with her picture sitting across from me and a glass of red wine beside it. For a long time, I didn't want to go anywhere or do anything unless I could do it with her which obviously, I can't. I knew that I was going to have to change that mindset, but I wasn't sure how.
The thought of Africa popped into my mind one day during the SHOT Show and wouldn't go away. Damn the internet and all of the information that it can give! I'm a middle class guy with a decent job. I found Cruiser and decided to do it. I can't believe how fast this year has gone by. I am planning on a Kudu, Gemsbok, Blue Wildebeest and a Warthog. If those go well, I hope to take an Impala. I am taking my Forbes 24B .30-06 and using 200-grain Accubonds; although, I'm fighting the urge to change to a 180-grain Partition. I started packing my larger suitcase two weeks ago and will probably empty it a couple times just to make sure I have everything I need. The one thing I will not forget is my wife's picture. She is always with me.
I promise a full hunting report upon my return with as many pictures as this site will allow me to put up. I have been inspired by the great stories on this website and I thank all of you who have contributed.
I lost my wife in June 2015. She was an amazing person, so much smarter than I and awesome at everything she did,....and she loved me. She was a career Air Force Intelligence Officer and did her job well enough that she made AQI's Hit List when she was in Iraq. In fairness, it's a big list. What those pathetic thugs couldn't do, Cancer did. I celebrated her 41st birthday in Giada's with her picture sitting across from me and a glass of red wine beside it. For a long time, I didn't want to go anywhere or do anything unless I could do it with her which obviously, I can't. I knew that I was going to have to change that mindset, but I wasn't sure how.
The thought of Africa popped into my mind one day during the SHOT Show and wouldn't go away. Damn the internet and all of the information that it can give! I'm a middle class guy with a decent job. I found Cruiser and decided to do it. I can't believe how fast this year has gone by. I am planning on a Kudu, Gemsbok, Blue Wildebeest and a Warthog. If those go well, I hope to take an Impala. I am taking my Forbes 24B .30-06 and using 200-grain Accubonds; although, I'm fighting the urge to change to a 180-grain Partition. I started packing my larger suitcase two weeks ago and will probably empty it a couple times just to make sure I have everything I need. The one thing I will not forget is my wife's picture. She is always with me.
I promise a full hunting report upon my return with as many pictures as this site will allow me to put up. I have been inspired by the great stories on this website and I thank all of you who have contributed.
