I just talked to John Abraham, our PH and close friend. Thur
Gary Reeder
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Thursday, August 27, 2026, 13:48 (9 days ago)
He has been the PH for my 16 African Safaris. He just got back from a huge safari that 2 hunters went on. He said it was probably the largest safari that he knows of. The two friends took, several Cape Buffalo, several plains game, a Rhino, and 3 elephant. The two hunters took so many plains game like Kudu, Blesbok, Eland, Gemsbok, Black, Blue and Golden Wildebeest, Red Hartebeest, and so on that they lost count. It was two hunters that had more money than brains in competition with each other. And I envy them.
I know what you mean, Gary.
Jim Taylor
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Thursday, August 27, 2026, 17:27 (9 days ago) @ Gary Reeder
I think my hunting days are behind me. I may get some in, but if I do.. and that's a big IF ... it won't be for awhile and is highly unlikely.
I am thankful for the memories.
Trying very hard not to come to that conclusion as well…
drdougrx
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Friday, August 28, 2026, 03:34 (8 days ago) @ Jim Taylor
When I started joining HHC in 2011 I was able to come for both hunts until 2015. Job changed, income changed, family takes precedence, funds are tight. Now, knee and hip issues, and the eternal question, should I spend my extra couple grand on a hunt, or try to rebuild retirement.
Like Jim, hoping I have a few more hunts in me…..
As long as you have your health, enjoy family!
WB
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Friday, August 28, 2026, 08:21 (8 days ago) @ drdougrx
The pendulum has switched, and it was suddenly, it seems. Our extended family is now focused on concerns for the aging. As others pass on we move up in our roles. Now we are the responsible children. Too soon our children will be the same, looking after us!
I made the right decision for my family, continuing to work. I don't mind it, I like it. But we do need to do things while we can!
No apologies that I'm less self focused than family. I'm very blessed.
that will help me find the crosshairs on that 41 GNR. or 41
Gary Reeder
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Friday, August 28, 2026, 11:36 (8 days ago) @ WB
looking for the miracle that will help me find the crosshairs on that 41 GNR. or 41 GNR #2. So far that miracle has evaded me. I have an appointment with a specialist up from Phoenix in 3 weeks and maybe, just maybe.
I have to admit that I am very much looking forward to this HHC. I don't have to kill anything, but I look forward to watching you do things I used to be able to do.
WB mentioned doing things while we can. I agree, but he is doing something that the rest of us should try to do also, spend time with our children. And the HHC is the perfect place to do that.
I hope to see a lot of you at the HHC. My eyesight is failing and my memories "ain't what they used to be". If there is any way you can make the hunt, please do.
If I could make it Gary I would be there.
Jim Taylor
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Friday, August 28, 2026, 14:01 (8 days ago) @ Gary Reeder
No way I can travel yet.
Me either Jim. I am having Robert, my main man
Gary Reeder
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Friday, August 28, 2026, 20:37 (8 days ago) @ Jim Taylor
in the shop to do the driving. His Dad will probably go along with us. He seems to enjoy the HHC.
I just want to repeat something that Gary has
jthomson
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Friday, August 28, 2026, 13:42 (8 days ago) @ Gary Reeder
said on here many times, You can't count on tomorrow, my hunting pardner of nearly 60 yrs, tipped over yesterday while feeding his stock, they are drilling a hole in his scull as you read this, give him a prayer if you have time, but the point is, make time now, go to this hunt with Gary, while you still can. Its all the fun you can have with your clothes on, and if Puffy were still with us it might be
sans clothes hhahahaha
When I came down a year ago with Shingles, it then went into
Gary Reeder
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Friday, August 28, 2026, 20:33 (8 days ago) @ jthomson
Encephalitis and settled over my right eye, One of the ways to get rid of it was to drill a hole over my right eye. I turned that down.Hopefully your friend will come through this OK.
Shingles
Kevin T
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Sunday, August 30, 2026, 09:48 (6 days ago) @ Gary Reeder
I was introduced to this over Easter, and didn't know it until the next Friday after suffering intense pain finally going to the ER, it finally showed what it really was. In a month I was leaving for Namibia, what a time for this thing to rear its ugly head. Mine settled in my left eye, the ER Dr told me as you already know, that the eyes is the worst place you can get this. I was fortunate as It took about two weeks to clear up. I read on these pages about Gary's affliction and Believe me, what he was going through was fresh in my mind at the time. Africa did happened and was a exciting successful and enjoyable Family trip, everything else notwithstanding, Get well Gary, stay well all, and take care of business today, tomorrow is not the time.
Thanks Kevin. I was scheduled to go back to Africa this past
Gary Reeder
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Sunday, August 30, 2026, 16:48 (6 days ago) @ Kevin T
February but the shingles had already hit me hard. I spent 3 weeks in ICU, and after getting out I was still limited to very few things like an African hunt.
No tomorrow
Kevin T
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Sunday, August 30, 2026, 09:34 (6 days ago) @ jthomson
There is only today, Just got back in June from Namibia. The greatest of the 4X in Africa. I wouldn't have been back the next 3 if it weren't for going on that first one in '99.'26 I took my entire Family, Son, Daughter and their spouses, of course to include my Wife. To see Africa again for the first time through their eyes was priceless! YES go now or you wont at all. Cost? I gave up a few things to make this happen, you can make it happen too, a reason why not, is just an excuse to not.