It's really happening, I am going in April!

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This week I just booked a hunt with Loodt at Tootabi for April of 2015. The reality set in yesterday when I wired the deposit and bought my plane tickets that in 6 months I'll be in Africa! It's difficult to explain my level excitement here. This is something, like most of us, have dreamed of since childhood. It's a long story but I pretty much gave up on this dream, among others, because of some health issues I developer when I was in the military. But because of recent medical advances that didn't even exist not long ago that's no longer a concern. To say the least, I am very thankful to get a second chance at life and to go after one of my dreams.

I can't say enough on how great this site is! I originally planned on something in 2016 because figured I needed to read several books and go to a fews shows first. But in a short amount of time I was able to able learn a tremendous amount here, find great deals, and meet great people that helped find me find something. My only complaint would that it was too difficult to decide between all the great places and deals I found here! This all means I really need to become a site sponsor once I get a paypal account I guess. :) But one thing for sure is that I'll be sure to make use of the site sponsors to show my appreciation.

I also have to give a shout out to Lori at Travel Express. I spent a bit of time looking for online deals for airfare. Just an email to her and she found me an airfare that was a bit cheaper than the cheapest I could find but the most important thing is that all of the flights were perfect, not too many transfers and the times were spot on of what I wanted between flights and my arrival.
 
Couldn't be happier for you!!! You're going to have an amazing time with Loodt!

I relate to the thankfulness after thinking it would never happen. That is part of my story as well.

I was going to suggest you give Lori a call, but I see that isn't needed. LOL I didn't use her on my first trip and I think it cost me.... Saved a bunch in booking the second!
 
Congratulations Brushmore! I'm sure your going to have a blast!
 
Good to hear that......in six months you gonna be living a hunting of yor life time........!!!!!!
 
Great news.

Now the anticipation builds day by day until you leave.

Heck you probably will start packing your bags next week to get an early start.

If you are on South African Air remember that the carry on bag allowance is now 8 Kg and they do weigh the bags.
 
Have a good trip.
 
Everyone says that the first is really special! :) Wishing you an incredible time in Africa!
 
It's all a Dream until you send the deposit and Book the airfare,,then the reality sets in and the anticipation begins, hearing the wheels leave the ground is a sound you'll remember forever,,,Yea Lori's the best,, enjoy your trip
 
I'm happy you found this site. Good luck with your hunt with Loodt.
 
Good news, wish you the best !
 
Congrats! Buy a camel back - it will be smoking hot then.
 
brushmore ~ So glad your dream is becoming a reality! You have the hard parts out of the way - operator and airfare so now is the fun part - planning, dreaming, gear, etc.
 
Happy for ya.

There is only one first trip....enjoy the experience and the anticipation.

All the best.
 
Sounds good, we cant wait to hear about, good luck!! I wish that I too had used Lori on my last trip, I am sure she could have saved me some travel grief. Next time.
 
congratulations, make sure to take lots of pictures and possibly even keep a journal so you can give us a day by day hunting story!

-matt
 
Very happy for you!

Hang out until May and you can share a fire with Royal and me! Edit: ooops! ...and our wives!

Tim
 
Thanks for sharing, I am glad another hunter is realizing his dream.

Are you becoming friends with Loodt during the planning phase? It seems like many of Tootabi's guests are best friends with Loodt before the jet lands in Port Elizabeth for their safari.
 
Very happy for you!

Hang out until May and you can share a fire with Royal and me! Edit: ooops! ...and our wives!

Tim

Kathy and Nancy, they have names Tim... ;)
 

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