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  1. Packsy

    Building muscle

    I can actually pull myself up a little and hold it. I can feel it in my armpits and back. I think it is rally starting to help. I hope to shoot my bow sometime this weekend, but I do have lots of stuff going on. :)
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    32 days left!!!

    Woah, wait a minute - who's car are you selling anyway. I need my car to get to work to pay those bills. And, seriously, are you kidding me!!! I know people who sell houses, we can do better than E-bay!!
  3. Packsy

    Building muscle

    Thanks for all the great advise. I can actually pull myself up about 3", and I can feel additional strength each time I do it. I am doing it with my palms towards me. tap - I will try just pulling myself up and holding it as long as I can. Bert - I will check out the site.
  4. Packsy

    Building muscle

    So, Maximum Stretch put up a bar for me to do pull-ups on in our basement. I will let everyone know when I have actually achieved my first pull-up. Can't figure out if I am just that weak, or am I that heavy that I can not pull-up my own weight. Every time I go downstairs for something, I...
  5. Packsy

    SOUTH AFRICA: BOWHUNT: Tom Addleman Update of Hunt with Dark Continent

    Very cool. Sounds like Tom had a great time. Can't wait to see pics.
  6. Packsy

    Medical Perscriptions and Shots

    This is a great question. Brickburn - I always keep my meds with me in my carry on because I have to take some in the morning and some at night, and I have to take them on time. How many meds before they take you away and question you?? I only ask because I do take several and I don't want to...
  7. Packsy

    Porcupine mount

    Very cool mount. It sure looks different then the porcupines we have here in Wisconsin. Don't let it throw its quills at you :sarcasm::joke:
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    WHAT IS A TROPHY?

    With me being a rookie hunter and Stretch here to quide me, I must say I really don't have a "trophy" description. I guess if I would get a large animal I would be interested in how it compares to others, just because I want to see how I am doing. I am not saying I have to shoot a trophy or...
  9. Packsy

    BC Grizzly hunting under attack again - Pro hunting petition

    Me too!! Me too!! Sorry, it was just fun. I did support and sign the petition as well.
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    francolin eggs for international shipping

    I agree that introducing a new species into any area is a bad idea. Are these only for you game farm? Do you have a "permit" to bring a new species into the country? Is there a possibility of the new species escaping into the wild? It is important to check all this out before you introduce a...
  11. Packsy

    tick expectations?

    TICKS - NOOOOOO!!!!! Say it ain't so. I HATE ticks and am allergic to their bite. Well, I am allergic to the ones here in Wisconsin, hopefully not in SA. How bad are the ticks in late August in the Limpopo region?? I must know about this so I can take all precautions to keep these little...
  12. Packsy

    Hip

    Cute :)
  13. Packsy

    Potty time

    Wow, Bailey, that is hilarious!! Mudslinger - I do not have an issue peeing outside, or in a bottle (as long as it is big enough) or whatever. And I do not even have a problem peeing with the guys there, as long as they don't peek. But, as stretch said, it is the dehydration I worry about. I...
  14. Packsy

    Limpopo Pool Table!

    Very ingenious!!! I would love to play on that table.
  15. Packsy

    Bow only and need close shot

    Thanks all, I have been shooting over the last couple of years, with Stretch. I have shot out to 30 and once even to 40. I do fairly well to 30, so I will continue to practice at this more this year. As I progress, and get my bow weight up, I will try to go out to 40. We shoot at home and up...
  16. Packsy

    Elaphant charge

    All I can say is "Wow"!!!
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    Potty time

    Oh man, what's a girl to do?!? Guess I need to start training my bladder too :p
  18. Packsy

    Potty time

    Hm, a catheter, might be a good idea - but then again, that can be really messy because it does have to be emptied at some point. Stretch suggests I get adult diapers.
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    Potty time

    Okay I have a question. What happens when you have to go to the bathroom while in the hide? We girls have a tougher time with this issue. Do they have areas where you can go to the bathroom? I drink a lot of water, so this does become an issue for me after about 2 hours of sitting. Thanks...
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    Bow only and need close shot

    When we go to SA in 2014 I am going with bow only. My ultimate shot range will be 15-20 yards. I do plan to sit the hides, taking pictures and movies while waiting for my animals to come in. I also will have reading material with me. Stretch does want to try to do some spot and stalk, and if I...
  21. Packsy

    Eight days left till Namibia

    How exciting, Cliffy!! I wish you great luck and lots of fun!! Can't wait to hear your stories and see photos.
  22. Packsy

    Not happy with my trophies

    Wow, that is terrible. I would be so disappointed. Because I have just started hunting and my ram being my first mount, I was very nervous just leaving it with the taxidermist. Then when we went to pick it up, I was couldn't help but think about what it is going to look like. It turned out...
  23. Packsy

    Getting myself in shape for Africa

    Did some shooting tonight. My concentration is so much better now and I am getting back in the swing of things. Today I shot 6 arrows, 4 in the bull and 2 just outside. Stretch is always such a big help to me and patient. :)
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    SCENT CONTROL AND LAUNDRY

    Now that is very interesting Bow_Hunter. Here in Wisconsin we try not to get smoke on our clothes because it frightens the animals. I have a questions here - Do smokers do anything different? I do not smoke, but that is such an unfamiliar (and very strong) scent. Do any of the PH or...
  25. Packsy

    Hi All - New to the Forum

    Welcome fellow bow hunter. Sooo, I was wondering where all the women are here. I will have to start following Dark Continent Bowhunting more closely now :)
  26. Packsy

    Getting myself in shape for Africa

    Well I have started getting in shape for Africa. It has been incredibly mild here in NE Wisconsin, so Stretch and I have gotten out a couple of times to shoot. The first time you could really tell I hadn't shot in awhile. But tonight I did so much better. Plus, I have started walking at noon...
  27. Packsy

    How important is moon phase?

    spike.t & docman - you better watch yourselves. The same can be said about men. Being a woman going through menopause I always know when there is a full moon.
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    15" BLESBUCK - DARK CONTINENT BOW HUNTING SA

    Awesome!!! Congratulations!!
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    Any women bow hunters out there?!?

    Thanks so much, Jaco!! I have often wondered what some of the women on tv shoot. They are so tiny and I couldn't see them shooting a heavy weight bow. That makes me feel much better. Don't worry, I will be practicing a lot over the next 2 years to make my shot placement as accurate as...
  30. Packsy

    Any women bow hunters out there?!?

    Very nice animals and great "diary" of your hunt. I am currently shooting a Bear Young Guns at 24.5" draw and 39 pounds. We are going to SA in August 2014 and my the first animal on my wish list is an Oryx. I will be working over the 2 years to get my bow up to 45 pounds, and my husband is...
  31. Packsy

    Any women bow hunters out there?!?

    Hallo, Just checking to see if there are any women bow hunters here. I would like to find out what kind of equipment you are using? What is your draw weight? Where do you/have you hunted? What kind of game have you shot with the bow? Looking forward to hearing from some of my fellow female...
  32. Packsy

    Superstitions!!

    Stretch and I hunt together and he often sees more than me. He also shoots more than me. The one deer I have shot since starting bow hunting in 2010, 15 minutes after I started, we both tracked and took out. When he shot a nice buck later that year, again we both tracked and took him out (which...
  33. Packsy

    Who's Gonna fill their shoes?

    I believe hunting gets a bad rap. In the media, news, etc. they will often say a "hunting rifle" or a "hunting knife" was used to kill someone. I am a bow hunter only, I don't gun hunt. We have personally met Rick and Julie Krueter and they are very down to earth people. We have also met Michael...
  34. Packsy

    Bow hunt Africa

    I plan to study the shot placement photos and videos a lot before we go. I will definitely listen to my PH, and I believe he is a bow hunter. Stretch and I will be in the hide together, so I will have him to help me as well. He knows what kind of advise I need and when he needs to be quiet (we...
  35. Packsy

    Dark Continent Bow Hunting South Africa

    Wow, what a beautiful animal. Congratulations!!!
  36. Packsy

    First Archery African Hunt

    PBPD83 - I knew you would get lots of advise here. I let my husband, Stretch, figure all that out for me. He has been bowhunting forever, and I have only been bowhunting for 2 years. There are so many choices out there, but I think you have chosen well. I have great respect for you to continue...
  37. Packsy

    Superstitions!!

    Being a novice hunter, I really can't say I have any superstitions per se. Stretch and I listen to the radio on our way out to hunt. There are certain songs I listen for, if I hear them I know Paul's spirit is with me that day and it will be a good day. Also, when I am sitting in my stand, if...
  38. Packsy

    Not going to SA until 2014, but getting started already

    Rohan, That is what really intrigued me about Afrikaans, the German aspect. When I heard our guide speaking on the phone with the owner of the reserve I could have sworn they were speaking German. I was catching some of the words very easily. I am German and know some German. The nice thing is...
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    Not going to SA until 2014, but getting started already

    David, I have gotten a couple of books to get me started. I do want to get a book/cd set so I can listen to pronunciation and learn. There is also a book that you can load the MP3 to a player. I haven't done that yet, but I plan to do that soon.
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    First Archery African Hunt

    Woah, watch out - you are going to get lots of answers/recommendations on this one. :)
  41. Packsy

    Archery calculations

    I have a really good formula for calculating my hunting set up. It is.... wait for it.... wait for it..... STRETCH!!! ;)
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    A Proud Father - Bow Hunting's Role in My Son's Road to Recovery!

    Malcolm, Ian is a very strong individual and has overcome a great deal of adversity. He sounds like an awesome young man that is an inspiration to all. Good luck to Ian in Africa and I look forward to seeing pics of him with his beautiful Zebra.
  43. Packsy

    Do you have any hunting "goals"?

    My goal - shoot straight, get a good kill shot, and be happy with what I harvest. In other words, I have no specific goals. Probably because I am a newbie. :)
  44. Packsy

    Bow hunt Africa

    Thanks so very much for the exercise videos and suggestions. I will incorporate those into my workout. Because I shoveled heavy, wet snow twice yesterday, I am going to take tonight off. I have always heard it is best to do an intense workout every other day. Work the muscles hard, then let them...
  45. Packsy

    Recording our hunt

    Brick - I am absolutely going digital. With a couple extra sd cards. Norwegian - Thanks for the great advise. I like how small that camera is. I will also check out the external microphone. I will be putting them on my Amazon wish list :)
  46. Packsy

    Bow hunt Africa

    Hmm - pack mule, eh. Well I am not to keen on that idea :) I told you Stretch would have all the answers about my arrows and broad heads :) He takes care of all of that for me, I just work on getting my strength up and my weight up (bow weight that is).
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    Not going to SA until 2014, but getting started already

    Mother nature had a workout plan for me today. She said "Here I will give you some wet, heavy, slushy kak to clean up". That is enough exercise for me today.
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    Recording our hunt

    Hallo, I am planning to video our hunt. Does anyone know of a good quality camcorder? We do have a camcorder, but I would like to get a better one to post our hunt video. Ours uses the small tapes that can not be converted or played in any recorder, it has to be hooked up to the tv to play the...
  49. Packsy

    Do you have any hunting "goals"?

    I am a rookie bow hunter. I don't have too many goals right now except to get my first buck. We are going to S. Dakota in October, and I hope to get a nice mule deer buck. I am not worried about getting any trophies, just nice animals.
  50. Packsy

    New bow hunter from Wisconsin

    Thanks all for the great welcome!! We are so looking forward to our hunt. Getting advise, meeting new people who share our passion, and seeing so many awesome pictures makes this forum/website great fun.
 
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