2019: My Return to Eden...(T minus my 50th Birthday)

[rnovi]

And I am now, officially, T-Minus about 2 months from launching back to my favorite home away from home...Leopards Valley Safaris with Dave & Nikki for my 3rd Safari.

On my 50th birthday. (*well, close enough, June 23rd vs. July 28th flight to SA)

Now, how awesome is my beloved wife who sent me a link to a special Sable hunt and told me "you need to go".

With a special second comment "and make sure you have fun".

I love that woman.

 

[BenKK]

Hey, that is cool! Your wife is pretty awesome! Mine made sure I stuck to the plan to go later this year when things were looking too hard. They’re treasures. Enjoy your hunt! Heard good things about Dave.

 

[BenKK]

Your rifles look very interesting, too! What are they?

 

[cpr0312]

Best of luck and we look forward to the report!

 

[cagkt3]

Good luck, and enjoy!

 

[Pheroze]

Great present from a wonderful spouse! Have fun and I look forward to reading all about it !

 

[Ridgewalker]

Awesome! Looking forward to your report!

 

[rnovi]

Your rifles look very interesting, too! What are they?

For my wife it's a Merkel K3 Stutzen in 7x57r, topped with a VX6 1-6.

For me it's a Merkel K1 in 7mm RM, topped currently with a VX3 2.5-8 (but in that pic it was an FX3 6x42).

The first safari we did was back in 2012 and I carried a 10# pre-64 M70 in 300 H&H. After that trip I decided to cut the weight way, way back with the Merkel's weighing in at 6.5# scoped. They are an absolute joy to carry and my experience taught me that animals don't really stick around for speedy follow up shots once the lead starts flying.

What makes this trip rather interesting is that I may not be taking my own rifle this time but rather hunt with Craig's (*my 3rd time PH there). It's a little short notice and I may not be able to get the rifle permits aligned quickly enough.

 

[rnovi]

Here's a link to my first Safari report. Enjoy!

https://www.africahunting.com/threa...12-south-africa-leopards-valley-safaris.9783/

Dave & Nikki are wonderful hosts and I truly look forward to spending time with them again.

 

[BRICKBURN]

Hope you have a great time.

 

[Witold Krzyżanowski]

And I am now, officially, T-Minus about 2 months from launching back to my favorite home away from home...Leopards Valley Safaris with Dave & Nikki for my 3rd Safari.

On my 50th birthday. (*well, close enough, June 23rd vs. July 28th flight to SA)

Now, how awesome is my beloved wife who sent me a link to a special Sable hunt and told me "you need to go".

With a special second comment "and make sure you have fun".

I love that woman.

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I envy you "rnovi".

 

[Nyati]

Shoot straight and have a great time !