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GANJIRO · Post by **GANJIRO** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 1:25 pm

Arrived in Honolulu yesterday at 7pm, the neanderthal (even a caveman CAN'T do it) American Airlines baggage monkeys had ripped the handles off my new Cabelas soft cooler but the contents were intact. Opened the gun case to make sure rifles were there, yup, and no new damage since last flight. Black Buck meat is in the freezer, and I have Texas Chili powder to combine it with. I would say good to be home but this house, this island just not where my heart is, Maui hasn't let go of it yet.

My Texas Safari was an unforgettable once in a lifetime experience. I can't thank enough all of you here that made it all possible. I'd like to especially thank Joe & Richard for there hospitality, and professionalism always making sure everyone was happy, and to Ricky for doing all the running around and getting me there in the first place, he is a gentleman and a scholar to say the least. It was great to finally meet Tycer, PaPabear, Piller, as well as Mike Rintoul, Terry Barlow, and Link and Andy. It was great to see young Andy's excitement at his first big game hunt.

Even got to see THE ALAMO in person, do the San Antonio River Tour, and try bull-riding TWICE in one night!

(Thanks, Richard & Joe)

The company was first rate, and I don't remember laughing so much in such a long time, it was fun to say the least.
I can write down a thousand words but it would still not be enough to express the gratitude and joy I experienced spending time and getting to know you gentlemen, I feel I have made new friendships which will last a lifetime.

Here's just a few pictures. Those participants of the Texas Safari please send me your email address so I can forward you my picture album of this trip.

It was an honor and a privilege to get to meet and get to know you all. As we say say in the islands: MAHALO A NUI LOA ALOHA A HUI HOU!

Post by **Hobie** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 1:28 pm

It does my heart good to see that you had such a good time.

RKrodle · Post by **RKrodle** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 1:38 pm

Hey Ji, glad you made it home ok. It was realy great to meet you!

2ndovc · Post by **2ndovc** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 1:41 pm

Looks like a great time!!

gamekeeper · Post by **gamekeeper** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 2:33 pm

Glad you had a great time! The smiles say it all.

dr walker · Post by **dr walker** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 2:54 pm

Glad you had a great time. Your smile is contagious.

crs · Post by **crs** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 3:04 pm

Tell us more about riding the bull?

RKrodle · Post by **RKrodle** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 4:04 pm

yeah Ji, post those pics of your bull riding

C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 4:15 pm

Good going Ji!!!!!

GANJIRO · Post by **GANJIRO** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 4:17 pm

RKrodle wrote:yeah Ji, post those pics of your bull riding

Only if I get to post the pictures of PaPaBear giving us Heffer milking lessons...

RKrodle · Post by **RKrodle** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 4:21 pm

oh yeah, post that one also.

GANJIRO · Post by **GANJIRO** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 4:45 pm

Bill aka PaPaBear displayed his expertise at milking Heffers while we toured the Rodeo grounds. "No Heffer too Large" was Bill's motto that night...

On a $13.00 bet I showed these Texas boys that a Hawaiian Paniolo Cowboy could ride a bull with the best of them...

After showing these Texans how to REALLY ride a bull I was feeling REAL cocky and upped the challenge by next taking on the raging bull "Mudslinger" this time for 50 cents! Yippee Ka Yay!

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 4:58 pm

Ji,

Glad you had a great time. Glad all the guys there had a great time.

Looks like bull riding is right up your alley. Maybe a rodeo career is for you.

Joe

kimwcook · Post by **kimwcook** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 5:05 pm

Really good to see a good time was had by all. I'd sure hate to run into the bull that runs with that heifer.

Ganjiro the Paniolo. Just might start a new career for ya, huh, Ganjiro?
Although I'd lose the flip flops.

jbm1968 · Post by **jbm1968** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 5:20 pm

Sounds like a great time! Thanks for the pictures!

JReed · Post by **JReed** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 5:26 pm

Thats awesome. Glad you had a great time.

Your smile is contagious.

+1

Post by **Old Savage** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 5:29 pm

Greats pics - great report - glad you had such a great time. I would still like to see a labeled picutre with all the guys. Mahalo! Pardner!!!!!

Post by **Old Savage** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 5:30 pm

Maybe you should change your handle to Tex.

86er · Post by **86er** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 5:32 pm

The photos are great and now you all probably realize why I take such time and am so fussy about the photo set ups. So far I have been spared from any candid shots, but I fear that will come to an end soon! This was a very enjoyable trip with 3 very deserving individuals and a cast of outstanding supporting actors.

spurgon · Post by **spurgon** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 5:33 pm

GANJIRO

you da man

86er · Post by **86er** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 5:34 pm

P.S - I told you they all call, and I mean all of them!

RKrodle · Post by **RKrodle** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 5:52 pm

LOL, well better late then never on them calling. I saving THE picture for blackmail later.

canonsix · Post by **canonsix** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 5:55 pm

A hearty WELL DONE to all.

Doug

86er · Post by **86er** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 6:00 pm

Ji - I spoke to Cabelas about your cooler. If the airlines won't pay for full replacement, call the Outfitter and Booking Agency Customer Service Center at Cabelas 1-800-237-8888. If you tell them I recommended the cooler they'll replace it for you. I hope that helps!

papabear · Post by **papabear** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 6:08 pm

Ji thanks for showing off my milking skills to every one LOL
heres a pic of us at coyote ugly with our waitress ROSIE

RKrodle · Post by **RKrodle** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 6:19 pm

aah yes, Rosie...............

RKrodle · Post by **RKrodle** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 6:28 pm

Old Savage wrote:Greats pics - great report - glad you had such a great time. I would still like to see a labeled picutre with all the guys. Mahalo! Pardner!!!!!

Clockwise from front left.
RKrodle, Papbear, 86er, Richard, Terry, Piller, Tycer, and JI

TedH · Post by **TedH** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 6:45 pm

That looks like one mean bull Ji

86er · Post by **86er** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 8:35 pm

Here are some more photos:

Tycer, 86er, Mr. Parsons, RKrodle, Mr. Cogswell, Dr. Parsons, Brian H., Little Bill, Mike Rintoul, Ji

Link Smith with Blackbuck antelope

Jack G. with Texas Dall Ram

Little Bill with Blackbuck antelope

GANJIRO · Post by **GANJIRO** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 10:21 pm

86er wrote:P.S - I told you they all call, and I mean all of them!

Only a matter of time.

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 10:24 pm

Love those HUGE smiles! Makes one wish he'd made an effort to go along.

Bigahh · Post by **Bigahh** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 10:28 pm

Ji,
Looks like a great time had by all! Also looks like "SHORTY" was right on the money!

GANJIRO · Post by **GANJIRO** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 10:43 pm

86er wrote:The photos are great and now you all probably realize why I take such time and am so fussy about the photo set ups.

Here's a perfect example of the results to your attention to details this being one of my favorite pictures of the trip- Andy and his first boar, congratulations Andy!

86er wrote:So far I have been spared from any candid shots, but I fear that will come to an end soon!

I suspect what photo that may be but think it was spontaneous and captured the moment well, can't wait to see it here myself.

86er wrote:This was a very enjoyable trip with 3 very deserving individuals and a cast of outstanding supporting actors.

I can't thank you enough for making it all possible the best part being getting to know all you folks, friends for life.

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 11:49 pm

Seeing you smile like that is just great! I am so glad you had a wonderful time!!!

papabear · Post by **papabear** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 7:18 am

I was just wondering who took pics of my Aoudad I don't have any and the wife wants to see whats going to be put on the wall

RKrodle · Post by **RKrodle** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 9:30 am

Papabear, I checked all my pics and don't have one. Maybe someone else does.

papabear · Post by **papabear** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 9:59 am

Thanks Ricky
that was a grate adventure can't Waite till i can get back there for another exciting hunt

jengel · Post by **jengel** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 11:02 am

I am really happy for you guys. I wish I was there. Great post.

86er · Post by **86er** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 11:36 am

PARTICIPANTS:

If you enjoyed yourself, please visit our website, www.TARSPORTING.com and leave a comment, criticism or compliment in our Guestbook and view the photos in our Gallery.

Thanks

RKrodle · Post by **RKrodle** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 2:11 pm

86er, Done, and Thanks.

GANJIRO · Post by **GANJIRO** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 2:56 pm

Aloha Bill, I checked my photos too but no Aoudad, I believe this was the last game taken on this safari and came in late afternoon so didn't have a chance to photograph.

Joe, Comments left, thanks again!

papabear · Post by **papabear** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 7:49 pm

Thanks Ji i appreciate you looking

GANJIRO · Post by **GANJIRO** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 1:51 pm

86er wrote:Ji - I spoke to Cabelas about your cooler. If the airlines won't pay for full replacement, call the Outfitter and Booking Agency Customer Service Center at Cabelas 1-800-237-8888. If you tell them I recommended the cooler they'll replace it for you. I hope that helps!

Aloha Joe, do I tell them I spoke to you? Do they know you and expect my call? Hopefully the airlines will resolve this though the Honolulu crew were less than useless.

86er · Post by **86er** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 2:09 pm

Ji- Tell Cabelas your outfitter TARSPORTING recommended the cooler to you. They'll take care of it if the airlines won't. E-mail me the password to your photo albumn.

Thanks

papabear · Post by **papabear** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 6:19 pm

I tried to open your photo album but there asking for a pass word and there not taking mine so i figure there asking for your's can you repost the pics so we can see them with out going into your photo shop
LITTLE BILL

86er · Post by **86er** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 6:44 pm

I sent you the password Bill.

IF ANYONE SAW MY 221 FIREBALL AMMO BEHIND THE BAR LET ME KNOW WHERE IT IS.

Thanks

RKrodle · Post by **RKrodle** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 8:09 pm

86er, I didn't see there, and it's not in your gun case.