Recent content by 45bthompson

Just a quick update, I jumped on that Henry Griffiths zebra/giraffe cull hunt and he lined me up with Johan Van Wyk. Johan impressed us not only in his PH skills but also his attitude and values. He really is a class act. We are stateside now and should be home by this afternoon. Thank you to...

I can't agree more! I am so impressed with the community here. I have received a bunch of PMS with suggestions and advice also. Thank you to everyone!

Henry Griffiths post said that the hunt includes a limit of birds and a night jackal hunt. I'm excited about that as I imagine it will be similar to coyote hunting in the midwest. I'll have to borrow a gun as I don't think 30.06 will be good for birds or Jackals!

We are definitely making the best of it. We've been down by the pool drinking beer and booking a Giraffe and Zebra hunt in Limpopo. RIP bank account! Tomorrow we are doing a day tour to the cradle of humankind and a boat ride through some caves then on the 29th Henry Griffiths Safaris can pick...

I booked the flights through Chase bank travel agency. They have been really helpful and if I was just trying to do it all myself I would be in a much worse position.

That's our plan but now I'm going to bed. Shit happens. It's just an extension of an already awesome trip. I'll figure it out tomorrow.

We wait till May 6th in my case.

I got 2 of the last four tickets for May 6th. I tried Europe flights. They were booked out even further. I wasn't flying Delta it was United. I don't think United was at fault. I'm trying to make the best out of this. I've just had one of the best experiences ever with my Dad. I'm not going to...

I don't understand "hire a car" does that come with a driver? I'm a great driver but these people all drive like shit and it's on the left side of the road.

There is nothing even available for purchase. I've spent 6 hours on the phone today dealing with this. Europe flights are still running but you cannot get tickets.

I'd love that. I'm just not sure how to go about it. I was with Tony du Bruyn up near Sishen. He was great btw. Highly recommend! It's a long way from Joburg though. Plus I'm low on funds as I wasn't planning on that Kudu Bull till I saw him.

I gave my left over ammo to the outfitter and my PH but this sounds like an awesome idea. My PH told me a guy in Northern Cape was culling Gemsbok cause he needed the money from the meat. That concept blows my mind.

Is it called Safari and Outdoor store? This is the type of thing I was looking for. I'd like to buy some souvenirs and a Zebra hide.

I have insurance. It won't get us home though. My dad is retired and I have plenty of leave built up but it's hard on my family back home. I'd love to do more hunting but I've already got taxidermy on a Gemsbok, Kudu and an Impala I need to save up for.

It's supposedly an airport wide fuel shortage. The direct flights back and fourth to the states are non existent. I've heard that European flights are still running as the planes can run without refueling. Those are all booked out for the next 3 weeks though. I've had worse problems.