Lift needed for a couple of jackets from US to Johannesburg

[sambarhunter]

"you can always find the time to do the things you really want to do and always find the money to buy the things you really want".

Me also....then I ran into a few other things called "wives"

 

[Newboomer]

Sambarhunter.
Aha! that explains it.

 

[JimP]

Me also....then I ran into a few other things called "wives"

That right there is your problem.

And if you had kids with those wives then it is compounded exponetely.

I only got rid of one and she cost me dearly by the time that I was done. And a year later I was flat broke. But I knew what I wanted to do, so I buckled down, worked 60+ hours a week and stayed away from women for quite a while.

I'm going on my second safari next June and would have no problem of packing a couple of jackets, and or some other things for a member of this forum or part of my outfitters family.

 

[sambarhunter]

I have five kids that I know of lol,they can bleed a bloke easily also.

I am gonna put out a list of gear for members to bring to Australia for me.
I have a long list ha ha.

 

[Tanks]

...
I am gonna put out a list of gear for members to bring to Australia for me.
I have a long list ha ha.

The request was to ferry items that are paid for and just getting delivered by someone coming to RSA. You are still expected to pay for your long list.

 

[TXhunter65]

This world takes all kinds....

My last trip over had a member ask if I'd take his broadheads over as he was flying through some airport that wouldn't allow him to have them or maybe it was just too big a pain in the butt with paper work etc, I can't remember...think it was Amsterdam. He was hunting the same lodge I was, arrived the afternoon of the morning I left. I was more than glad to help out a fellow hunter he shipped them to me and I packed them in my luggage. Left them with the secretary at the lodge.

Think the OP's looking for reliability of delivery vs trying to save a buck...but that's my opinion just like your opinion is he's trying to save a buck... think everyone had the same reaction when they read your post as I did...this got interesting quick, I'd have to agree with another post in that I thought there was a personal backstory there. But it appears there's not.

 

[TXhunter65]

Also...It cheaper to keep her...especially till the kids are grown!

 

[TSALA HUNTING SAFARIS]

This got interesting very quick

Thanks for everyone that offered , much appreciated !

Was just asking for a quicker more reliable methode of transport than the good old South African post office , that normally takes a few months in a good year never mind a covid year to arrive , if it doesn't get lost on way.So not asking for a freebie

I have never met or spoken to Sambarhunter nor his wives so no beef between us!

 

[IvW]

For what you charge for a hunt I would expect that you could afford to pay the freight.

What a shite reply...same for the other replies as well.....
"Wifes" "5 kids you know of" are you a rabbit?

 

[Trophyhunter01]

Wives……sounds self inflicted!

 

[sureshot375]

Must be some really cool jackets. Probably something like this.

 

[Tundra Tiger]

Sureshot... there aren't enough thumbs-ups in the world for that.

 

[CoElkHunter]

Must be some really cool jackets. Probably something like this. View attachment 411597

Waterproof?

 

[fourfive8]

I guess that got interesting in a hurry.... very first reaction post! What in the hell was that comment about? @sambarhunter, you sound like you have a giant chip on your shoulder along with a classic "everyone else is rich and privileged" syndrome and crap attitude. Jeez get a life and what business is it of yours anyway. It is very common to take stuff back and forth for others on these trips. Not a thing wrong with it if the material is otherwise legal to transport. I have been in on both ends of the process... taking clothing, shoes, cloth material, forgotten equipment and bits and bobs over or back for people and having others do the same for me. It has NOTHING to do with cost of shipping. Your ignorant comment reflects a 180 degree out of plumb lack of understanding of the premise of the OP's request. It is simply about relaying everyday items without huge delay and the real, if not likely, loss, damage and pilfering that is common within the post/shipping system there. I don't think you will have to worry about anyone in this group transporting anything, as a favor to you, in the future.

 

[jacques smith]

As a favor to me some custom jewelry of lions floating bones necklace for my wife was delivered to states by an outfitter. There was no reliability in postal service and absolutely guaranteed to be stolen. This was pre- Lion ban
Another time I took massaging setup into Zimbabwe for outfitters wife on a elephant hunt
The anti-mosquito dope leaked in bag and got me red flagged on the bag. When the lady opened the kit with handle, charger, and multiple heads she about passed out
Quickly explaining massage not sex toy I got through
Bottom line it’s fairly common to circumvent unreliable mail system
Loved the snicker bar comment. Relax and cheers

 

[mdwest]

Waterproof?

Im not sure water is the fluid youre going to be most concerned about when wearing that jacket...

 

[YancyW]

Guys, find a rich woman and marry her. It's the best financial decision I ever made, and a hell of lot easier than working....

 

[sureshot375]

Waterproof?

It’s a new line of Camo for the rainy season. The animals think you are a rainbow.

Just imagine a heard of zebra feeding out in the open. One looks up and sees the rainbow and says to his friend “Hey Bob check it out, it’s a rainbow and it’s coming right for us”. Then before Bob can point out that rainbows generally don’t carry guns and don’t smell like they are sweating out yesterday’s Castle Lager, BAM, Bob the zebra takes one right in the boiler room. Now Bob is a rug all because his friend was too dumb to tell the difference between a rainbow and some idiot who would hunt in a rainbow jacket.

 

[BRICKBURN]

Bloody hell hope someone can make the personal choice and has a little extra space to get the job done.

Have a nice weekend!

I am the reply police! Take the hint!

 

[CoElkHunter]

As my old buddy @KWALATA SAFARIS once said.

Bloody hell hope someone has a little extra space to get the job done.
Have a nice weekend!

That’d do it for me!