Weekend "Safari"

[Renault]

Returned yesterday afternoon from our winter get-together, out on the velt of Llano County Texas. Game was plentiful, food was great, and we even imbibed a bit in the evening.... Won't bore you with a mess of pics so here are just a few......

Yours Truly

The Leper Colony

Happy Hunter! (With one of our electronic pop-up targets)

Ton ami

Renault Sahib

 

[Stearmen]

Kodiak Double

I wish you would quit posting these photos Renault! Up tell now, I was perfectly content in the knowledge that I could not afford an African Safari complete with a nice Double Big Bore Rifle. Now I see, I could buy a Small Bore Double and have at least as much fun. I have spotted a few Pedersoli Kodiak Doubles in 45-70 and I have over a hundred spent brass cases, hmmmmm........

 

[Mr. Godfrey]

Nice looking camp Renault. Love the tent.

 

[Renault]

Stearman, what are you waiting for???????

Mr. Godfrey! Thank you very much! Several years ago I didn't like the tent color, so I painted it!

Renault

 

[Mr. Godfrey]

Several years ago I didn't like the tent color, so I painted it!
Renault

Wow, well you have done a great job, it's impressive. May I ask what shade and type of paint you used?

Do you have a hidden mp3 player with lions roaring at dusk?

Rgds

 

[Renault]

Do you have a hidden mp3 player with lions roaring at dusk?

Oh!!!! That's what that sound was?????????

As for the paint. A water-based exterior latex house paint cut with more water; like a 3 or 4 to 1 ratio. I put too many coats on this tent. One would have done it!

 

[DNO]

Boffo puttees, Renault!

 

[Oldsarge]

I wish you would quit posting these photos Renault! Up tell now, I was perfectly content in the knowledge that I could not afford an African Safari complete with a nice Double Big Bore Rifle. Now I see, I could buy a Small Bore Double and have at least as much fun. I have spotted a few Pedersoli Kodiak Doubles in 45-70 and I have over a hundred spent brass cases, hmmmmm.......].

Oh, those are fabulous. And if you get two, McCool Gunsmithing in Tulsa, OK has developed a bit of a cottage industry rechambering the 45/70's for 450 NE. Strangely, all reports are that it works like a charm. Then you would be forced to start saving for the Real Thing. They're a gas. Been on five and would love to go again. And I just might . . .

 

[Stearmen]

Oh, those are fabulous. And if you get two, McCool Gunsmithing in Tulsa, OK has developed a bit of a cottage industry rechambering the 45/70's for 450 NE. Strangely, all reports are that it works like a charm. Then you would be forced to start saving for the Real Thing. They're a gas. Been on five and would love to go again. And I just might . . .

There was an article a couple of years back in Gun Journal I believe, the author took the 45-70 out to 45-120, which is basically the same case as the .450 except the head. He shot black powder, so it was almost a modern BP Express Double. You are right, this is a good time to buy!

 

[Renault]

C'mon Stearman!!!!

Were waiting for you............... (heh, heh, heh)

 

[scottyrocks]

Returned yesterday afternoon from our winter get-together, out on the velt of Llano County Texas. Game was plentiful, food was great, and we even imbibed a bit in the evening.... Won't bore you with a mess of pics so here are just a few......

I'm diggin' the cardigan.

 

[RBH]

Thanks!
I ... for one would love to see all the photos!

 

[Baggers]

We obviously have the same outfitter...

...with the same taste in cardigans. I've worn the devil out of mine. I should warn, however, that if you hand wash it, be prepared for a lot of dye crocking. The wash water was opaque olive green by the time I began rinsing. It didn't seem to hurt the overall color once it had dried, perhaps softened it a bit, but nothing dramatic. Hasn't stopped it from being my new favorite though. Now if I can just get some more cold weather in which to wear it, I'll be back in business.

Are those the Fox puttees, or the regular issued ones?

 

[Renault]

You gotta wash this stuff??????? As for tailors, it's Steiner, Steiner, Steiner, and Steiner. But, I usually see Steiner...... However, I stay away from Steiner!!!!!

They are regular issue puttees. One has to put up with what's available at the time. However, I was just thinking about a nicer pair of the fox ones for the next outing.

As for he other photos,,,,,,, imagine the area just in front of the trenches at Ypres....... You get the picture........ Maybe when this blasted machine is not acting up so much.....

Da*&%$^&m Pigmy rhinos again!!!!!!

Always there under your feet!!!!!

 

[dhermann1]

Wow! That looks like fun!!! Yes, more pics!

 

[Baggers]

You gotta wash this stuff???????

It's a quirk I have, like bathing. Once a year...whether it needs it or not. My wife, and some of the people I work with from time to time, appreciate the gesture. They can only stand so much "character." The amount of dye release surprised me. I hadn't noticed any transfer to whatever light colored shirts I'd worn under it.

Thought the puttees looked a bit dark for Fox brand, but I wanted to make sure. I'm thinking of adding a pair to my kit.

 

[Mr. Godfrey]

Renault, how good is the tent in the rain after the paint job?

I also would love to see more photo's. Keep em' coming

 

[Renault]

Renault, how good is the tent in the rain after the paint job?

I also would love to see more photo's. Keep em' coming

This tent is about 30 years old. Basically, I traded a Jersey bull for it. It was getting a bit worn, and several times I had sprayed it with Thompson's water seal with the assistance of a garden sprayer. However, first time out after the paint job, on our annual wild hog hunt, we had a "blue norther" come thru dumping lots of rain. Paint job performed admirably! High wind did transplant the 9 x 9 awning to another portion of the camp!

 

[DanielJones]

Returned yesterday afternoon from our winter get-together, out on the velt of Llano County Texas. Game was plentiful, food was great, and we even imbibed a bit in the evening.... Won't bore you with a mess of pics so here are just a few......

Yours Truly

Ton ami

Renault Sahib

So, do tell. Where did you scare up that fantastic shawl collar cardigan?

Cheers!

Dan

 

[Renault]

Dan, It's from What Price Glory! Available in the OD and wellas an off white... I love the thing!!!!

Okay all, a few more pics

Mr. McMullen taking an impala!

Preparing for the evening meal!

Yes ladies, that eye patch is for real,,, for the time being..... And I am embarrassed to say I am partially responsible for it! Another hunting story.... Well it was my buck......