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OT - Out of Africa
My son and I spent the last 10 days in South Africa, where we hunted
and I spent some time speaking to pastors and congregational members about crisis, trauma and grief. I had hoped to have a look at some ponds and lakes there. Unfortunately, it is the middle of thier dry season (winter!). The lakes and ponds were very low. It is hard to believe how beautiful the country is! Fields, hills, some mountains. The great herds of game are now much fewer and, in many areas, restricted to very large ranch/preserves (5000-100,000 acres...mostly larger than the normal territory of the game itself. Here is a link to a pic of the result of my gemsbok hunt. http://groups.google.com/group/The-F...?part=2&view=1 Jim |
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OT - Out of Africa
Phyllis and Jim wrote:
My son and I spent the last 10 days in South Africa, where we hunted and I spent some time speaking to pastors and congregational members about crisis, trauma and grief. I had hoped to have a look at some ponds and lakes there. Unfortunately, it is the middle of thier dry season (winter!). The lakes and ponds were very low. It is hard to believe how beautiful the country is! Fields, hills, some mountains. The great herds of game are now much fewer and, in many areas, restricted to very large ranch/preserves (5000-100,000 acres...mostly larger than the normal territory of the game itself. Here is a link to a pic of the result of my gemsbok hunt. http://groups.google.com/group/The-F...ch/7fd0055984c 1ae8e/IMG_0158.jpg?part=2&view=1 Nice pic, Jim. Looks like a clean shot, too! -- Nick. Support severely wounded and disabled Veterans and their families! Thank a Veteran and Support Our Troops. You are not forgotten. Thanks ! ! ! ~Semper Fi~ |
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OT - Out of Africa
On Tue, 12 Jun 2007 06:22:43 CST, Phyllis and Jim
wrote: Here is a link to a pic of the result of my gemsbok hunt. http://groups.google.com/group/The-F...?part=2&view=1 Since it would be a long way to pack & ship it, what became of this animal? Mount the head, save the hide, give the meat to the needy? ~ jan ------------ Zone 7a, SE Washington State Ponds: www.jjspond.us |
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Thanks Nick. The first shot was on the right side, just behind the
leg. Got both lungs and the heart. The exit is what is visible in the pic. Got a zebra, impala and warthog as well. Jim On Jun 12, 5:21 pm, Nick Cramer wrote: Phyllis and Jim wrote: My son and I spent the last 10 days in South Africa, where we hunted and I spent some time speaking to pastors and congregational members about crisis, trauma and grief. I had hoped to have a look at some ponds and lakes there. Unfortunately, it is the middle of thier dry season (winter!). The lakes and ponds were very low. It is hard to believe how beautiful the country is! Fields, hills, some mountains. The great herds of game are now much fewer and, in many areas, restricted to very large ranch/preserves (5000-100,000 acres...mostly larger than the normal territory of the game itself. Here is a link to a pic of the result of my gemsbok hunt. http://groups.google.com/group/The-F...attach/7fd0055... 1ae8e/IMG_0158.jpg?part=2&view=1 Nice pic, Jim. Looks like a clean shot, too! -- Nick. Support severely wounded and disabled Veterans and their families! Thank a Veteran and Support Our Troops. You are not forgotten. Thanks ! ! ! ~Semper Fi~- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - |
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Takes about a year. They will do the heade and tan the reas as rugs.
The zebra will be a rug. The meat is sold. Between us, we ook al,ost 2000 lbs fo food. Jim Since it would be a long way to pack & ship it, what became of this animal? Mount the head, save the hide, give the meat to the needy? ~ jan ------------ Zone 7a, SE Washington State Ponds:www.jjspond.us |
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OT - killing wild animals (Out of Africa)
I wonder if this could go private? Ingrid
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Phyllis and Jim wrote:
My son and I spent the last 10 days in South Africa, where we hunted and I spent some time speaking to pastors and congregational members about crisis, trauma and grief. Here is a link to a pic of the result of my gemsbok hunt. http://groups.google.com/group/The-F...?part=2&view=1 That is AWESOME!!! I invite you to post a recap story of your hunt (as well as links to more pictures) to rec.hunting (I'm the moderator of that group). -- + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Chris Barnes AOL IM: CNBarnes Yahoo IM: chrisnbarnes "Usenet really is all about standing around and hitting the ground with clubs, on a spot where many years earlier a dead horse lay." |
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I recognize the sensitivity of the topic and do not want to introduce
controversy into our POND discussions. I intended the post as a comment among friends in a community. I am happy to move the discussion to a private arena. Jim |
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OT - killing wild animals (Out of Africa)
Nick Cramer wrote:
But, Ron, this is not a "fully" open forum, it's a moderated pond group. While I wholeheartedly approve of postings relating to the other activities of ponders, I, too, think that after a few exchanges, it's better if it go offline, which is what I've now done. I considered responding privately to this to both Jim and yourself, but have decided that I will add to what you say publically. Yes, it is interesting to hear about others off-topic experiences but it becomes difficult when it is an emotive subject such as this. Yes, it is a moderated group, but IMO this should not stiffle the other stuff and the general chattiness and friendships that are all part of any internet group....but also IMO certain things should get taken off-line if it appears to upset some members of a group.....and it is not always the majority who are either vocal in discussing positively or those that choose to hold their own counsel that matter.....if anyone is truly offended and upset and vocalises this then you can bet there are umpteen others that do not wish to post their opinions..... With respect to off-topic posts I have always maintained right from the start before I had any involvement in the formation of rpm that they can be healthy for the community spirit of a group and in fact actually make the difference between a very clinical group or one that people want to join and participate in - it is to be hoped and my personal belief that this is very much how we all want this group to develop.......but I also believe that it is relevant and appropriate to listen to all members of the group and respect their feelings and wishes.....IMO this topic should now be discussed away from rpm by those interested.......and I will confess to not be one of them.....Now some pics of the beasts running free in their natural habitat - great..... Gill Speaking entirely for herself and not on behalf of the RPM moderation team in the slightest |
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OT Out of Africa
I am sorry if the hunting pic hs been offensive to some of rpm.
I share the view that it is fine for us to have some OT posts about activities...or I would not have posted. Additionally, I do not want to have a post be unnecessarily offensive or too prolonged. In particular, I don't want to have a post about an activity become a matter of substantial controversy. That shifts the forum from a pond discussion group with various social elements to a group for debating hunting. I am cheerful to move further discussion of hunting off the board. We would benefit by not having a notice thread become a focus of debate or controversy. Jim |
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OT - killing wild animals (Out of Africa)
Gill Passman wrote:
Nick Cramer wrote: But, Ron, this is not a "fully" open forum, it's a moderated pond group. While I wholeheartedly approve of postings relating to the other activities of ponders, I, too, think that after a few exchanges, it's better if it go offline, which is what I've now done. I considered responding privately to this to both Jim and yourself, but have decided that I will add to what you say publically. Yes, it is interesting to hear about others off-topic experiences but it becomes difficult when it is an emotive subject such as this. Yes, it is a moderated group, but IMO this should not stiffle the other stuff and the general chattiness and friendships that are all part of any internet group....but also IMO certain things should get taken off-line if it appears to upset some members of a group.....and it is not always the majority who are either vocal in discussing positively or those that choose to hold their own counsel that matter.....if anyone is truly offended and upset and vocalises this then you can bet there are umpteen others that do not wish to post their opinions..... With respect to off-topic posts I have always maintained right from the start before I had any involvement in the formation of rpm that they can be healthy for the community spirit of a group and in fact actually make the difference between a very clinical group or one that people want to join and participate in - it is to be hoped and my personal belief that this is very much how we all want this group to develop.......but I also believe that it is relevant and appropriate to listen to all members of the group and respect their feelings and wishes.....IMO this topic should now be discussed away from rpm by those interested.......and I will confess to not be one of them.....Now some pics of the beasts running free in their natural habitat - great..... What I said, Gill! But you fleshed it out nicely. Thanks. Gotta check my "pond" tomorrow and see if it's time to get the Mosquitofish. I've got three grandkids living here, ages 2, 4 & 6. Don't want them picking anything up from those little flying pests! -- Nick. Support severely wounded and disabled Veterans and their families! Thank a Veteran and Support Our Troops. You are not forgotten. Thanks ! ! ! ~Semper Fi~ |
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OT - Out of Africa
thank you. Ingrid
On Wed, 13 Jun 2007 15:56:25 CST, Phyllis and Jim wrote: I recognize the sensitivity of the topic and do not want to introduce controversy into our POND discussions. I intended the post as a comment among friends in a community. I am happy to move the discussion to a private arena. Jim |
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OT Out of Africa
In article .com,
Phyllis and Jim wrote: I am sorry if the hunting pic hs been offensive to some of rpm. I share the view that it is fine for us to have some OT posts about activities...or I would not have posted. Additionally, I do not want to have a post be unnecessarily offensive or too prolonged. In particular, I don't want to have a post about an activity become a matter of substantial controversy. That shifts the forum from a pond discussion group with various social elements to a group for debating hunting. I am cheerful to move further discussion of hunting off the board. We would benefit by not having a notice thread become a focus of debate or controversy. Jim OT is fine, but we need to be aware of sensitive issues. My fish are my pets, too. I also work in the Pet Industry (I designed and am co-managing PetSource.org - We also hope to expand our Aquatic area soon to include all things related to ponds). Content is being updated daily for our hard launch in July. -- To reply by email, remove the word "space" |
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Petsource.org... was OT Out of Africa
On Thu, 14 Jun 2007 10:36:53 CST, Kurt wrote:
I also work in the Pet Industry (I designed and am co-managing PetSource.org - We also hope to expand our Aquatic area soon to include all things related to ponds). Content is being updated daily for our hard launch in July. Cool. Looking forward to this, anything to further the hobby. Btw, There is a BIG hole in the Tri-City area for a water gardening store, if any franchise or enterprising person is looking for a great place to live, good schools, good land prices, etc. Cities and surrounding area has a population of about 250-300,000. Currently all we have are nurseries, and one sky high, no plants, pond shop.... and a few pet shops with few pond supplies. ~ jan ------------ Zone 7a, SE Washington State Ponds: www.jjspond.us |
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