Forget Norway '10 - Kenya build up starts today

[Skywatcher]

We are all sporting 'we've been brave' stickers and all have arms full of vaccinations.

Boys were brilliant :yes: , as was I :D

So.... Suppose its time to actually realise we are going, haven't really looked at the countdown until Keith pointed it out today

:mental:

I haven't even ordered my Pith helmet yet

[Keith]

We are all sporting 'we've been brave' stickers and all have arms full of vaccinations.

Keith remembers why he'll never get to Kenya, turns green and faints



So.... Suppose its time to actually realise we are going, haven't really looked at the countdown until Keith pointed it out today

:mental:

I haven't even ordered my Pith helmet yet

yayayayayaayay :mental: :wiggle:

[Britchick]

Come and punch your arm tomorrow! Have you got to take malaria meds?

[Britchick]

Keith remembers why he'll never get to Kenya, turns green and faints



yayayayayaayay :mental: :wiggle:

I'll do it for you Keith:tongue: nice and gentle :tongue:

[Keith]

I'll do it for you Keith:tongue: nice and gentle :tongue:

why have I got this image of you holding a huge horse syringe, squirting it in the air and cackling

[Britchick]

why have I got this image of you holding a huge horse syringe, squirting it in the air and cackling

No twang of rubber gloves?

[Keith]

No twang of rubber gloves?

:hide:

[Skywatcher]

:rolleyes: they were 3 of the tiniest injections ever , and yes we need to take malaria meds as its subsaharan africa only 1 pill day though so not too bad - plus its the dry season when we go.

Seriously its not a reason not not go :wiggle:

[uscwest]

That trip is getting closer and closer. Wish I was able to do a trip like that.

[Keith]

:rolleyes: they were 3 of the tiniest injections ever , and yes we need to take malaria meds as its subsaharan africa only 1 pill day though so not too bad - plus its the dry season when we go.

Seriously its not a reason not not go :wiggle:

I still havent got over the tb jab

[Skywatcher]

its NOTHING like the tb jab , honestly I didn't even feel it.

Anyway rather that than Yellow fever,Diptheria, tetanus, polio and hepatitis :yes:

[arkvilla]

How exciting.

Well done boys ( including the big boy..)

Sandra

[josh.p.]

Kenya believe it?!?!

How exciting :D I'm SO excited for your photos it's unbelievable! :yes: Did you have the cold jab? Can't remember what it was for but one of my Hong Kong jabs just came out of the fridge and I could feel the cold running through my arm!! :eek:

[arkvilla]

Kenya believe it?!?!

How exciting :D I'm SO excited for your photos it's unbelievable! :yes: Did you have the cold jab? Can't remember what it was for but one of my Hong Kong jabs just came out of the fridge and I could feel the cold running through my arm!! :eek:


That's such a weird feeling - I remember that once when I had an anasethic

Sandra

[Skywatcher]

Nah I warmed it up in my pocket first. Made it hurt the boys less :yes:

[josh.p.]

I'm on first name terms with the nurse at our medical centre that does the injections and minor surgery haha. Funnily enough the name is Chris, but this one is short for Christine. I went through a bout of injections for HK as well as having to go and get a dressing changed once every few days!

[Skywatcher]

:mental: just had an email from first choice and we can now reserve our seats

Woo hoo , it's coming:)

[josh.p.]

:mental:

[Isafari]

:mental: just had an email from first choice and we can now reserve our seats

Woo hoo , it's coming:)

YAY! :applaudit: month after next and you'll be on your way :D

[Skywatcher]

:eek:

OMG you're right I need to write lists

:mental:

[Keith]

I cant believe how quickly it's come around!

[Skywatcher]

:mental:

[Dawn]

Email your lists to me when they're done. Save me doing them all again. :mental:

[foreverducky]

:bounce2: I'm so excited about the photos that you will be sharing with us! :applaudit:

[Skywatcher]

:dozey: no pressure then

[Keith]

:dozey: no pressure then

:taunt::taunt:

[Skywatcher]

I shall practice cutting and pasting off the national geographic website :lol:

[Isafari]

I shall practice cutting and pasting off the national geographic website :lol:

There will be no need.....your photos will be better :yes: National Geographic will be knocking on your door :wiggle:

[foreverducky]

There will be no need.....your photos will be better :yes: National Geographic will be knocking on your door :wiggle:

Exactly!

[Skywatcher]

:thud:

[Skywatcher]

Had a day owing today as I am working all weekend so we did some holiday shopping

Got a cute rucksack for lisa a to take on the safari for bits and bobs with cute lions on it

Uber strength insect repellent

Suncream

Clip on sunglasses for the boy as 2 pairs of glasses is a bit awkward

Some bland coloured tshirts as apparently as well as scaring the wildlife bright colours attract the bugs

Hand fans (still love these things)

Swimming cossie for Lisa


:mental:


It's all coming together now and feels a percentage point closer to actually happening.

[MystikPiglit]

Keith remembers why he'll never get to Kenya, turns green and faints

Right there with you..... :eek:


Seriously its not a reason not not go

Yes, yes it is. :lol:

just had an email from first choice and we can now reserve our seats

Woo hoo , it's coming:)

Yay!! Harambe! :mental:

[Skywatcher]

Well if my 7 year old can handle the jab and not whimper then it's not really much to stress on

Just had the bill for the malaria meeds :thud: well rather that than malaria

Also just been to pick up parcels from amazon and the boys binoculars have arrived along with Matthews digital camera and Thomas zx1 camcorder which looks totally cool for 50 quid and even has a tripod adaptor!!!!

I am as excited as if we were going to Disney

If you want to know why. Go to Welcome to Flickr - Photo Sharing (http://www.flickr.com) and search for images using tsavo. Which is where we are going

I doubt I'll get shots like that but it is a dream come true

[MystikPiglit]

It looks amazing! I'm so looking forward to reading your trip reports and seeing your photos. You're going to have a fab holiday. :yes:

[Tink]

Wow. You are really getting close now! Jabbed, and equipped, and excited! Can't get much more ready than that.

Wouldn't it be SO COOL if Nat'l Geo DID call you 'round for some photos? :D :D Hey, they do that sort of thing you know. :yes:

Put me on the list for "Those Waiting" for "Magnificent Dr. C Photos." :yes: :tralala:

[Skywatcher]

:mental:

Tickets came on Friday

:mental:

Paid the balance on the safari, asked a few questions and got an immediate reply from the safari people - if the experience is anything like as good as the customer service Ihave had I will be singing their names from the rooftops

Done the online passender information forms

Printed off the visa forms to fil in to hand in at the airport

bought the holiday Marmite and most of the medication

written a bazillion lists on the iPad

:mental:

[Deafjeff]

I am so excited for you!!!

Love the idea of creating a list on ipad!!!!!

[Isafari]

:jawdrop: 28 days left :jawdrop:

[Skywatcher]

I KNOW :mental:

:jawdrop:

whaere is the year going

:mental:

I am excited and very nervous all at the same time

[josh.p.]

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[catrancher]

This has got to be loads more exciting than say, a trip down to the corner chemist! :ROFL:

I can't sleep and I'm not even going! :mental:

Tom (:macwave:... you do have the camera adapter for your iPad don't you Chris?)

[Skywatcher]

:yes: :macwave: its already in the bag :macwave:

[josh.p.]

I think you'll need a VERY fast shutter speed to capture a pic of a wild tort :rotfl:

[Skywatcher]

I think everyone ( especially me) is going to be massively dissapointed with these photos when they are posted :lol:

[Deafjeff]

I think everyone ( especially me) is going to be massively dissapointed with these photos when they are posted :lol:

doubt it, as have seen your photos!

[Skywatcher]

For the next 2 weeks the forecast is rain - during the dry season :dozey:

Oh and Jeff I am a hypercritical nutcase :mental: and hope one day to achieve the top level in this particuar evolution known as Keithogenesis.

Is it wrong that I have the anxiety bubble as well :unsure:

I think as the Safari involves a 3 1/2 hour drive to the reserve then a 2 hour drive around the reserve until lunch I just hope the kids will be happy - I would wory less without the kids but I get a little tremulous just thinking about it if I'm honest

[MystikPiglit]

Wow, it's SO close. :mental:


I just hope the kids will be happy

I'm sure they will be fine, maybe a bit over-excited though.

Oh wait...that would be....

....you! :lol:

[Skywatcher]

:mental:

[Skywatcher]

I will also attemmpt an 'on the go' trip report recorded on the iPad :yes:

[MystikPiglit]

I will also attemmpt an 'on the go' trip report recorded on the iPad :yes:

Excellent!

[foreverducky]

I'm guessing no potty breaks on the safari? :unsure:

[Skywatcher]

See thats the sort of thing I'm worried about ( being mad n'all)

but the company say there is a crate of bottled water in the back of the van, so its lucky we have boys ;)

[foreverducky]

And your wife? What about her?



This woman doesn't go anywhere that does not have a potty.

[catrancher]

I will also attemmpt an 'on the go' trip report recorded on the iPad :yes:

Hmmm... wireless on Safari. In the bush.

Wonder how well that's gonna work? :unsure:

Tom (:macwave:... this could be interesting!)

[Skywatcher]

:rolleyes:

No Tom :lol:

but I can write a daily report directly onto pages then copy and paste it - as opposed to my ususal handwritten scrawl in a diary

[catrancher]

:rolleyes:

No Tom :lol:

but I can write a daily report directly onto pages then copy and paste it - as opposed to my ususal handwritten scrawl in a diary

Ahhh... clarity! :brightidea:

Now that we've cleared that up, it only leaves electricity to be concerned about! :ROFL:

Tom (:macwave:... and of course, the wildly useful potty for the Mrs.)

[Deafjeff]

:rolleyes:

No Tom :lol:

but I can write a daily report directly onto pages then copy and paste it - as opposed to my ususal handwritten scrawl in a diary

Fab idea!!!!! will do the same, it be challenge to upload the trip report to this forum....

Unless I could do copy and paste.....

[Skywatcher]

Copy and paste will work fine :yes: tried it already.

Electricity - well they use the same 3 pin plug we do at 240v and all the hotels and lodges have full electricity - one will be permenently reserved for my camera batteries and the other to charge all the i devices and Nintendo DS's :D

maybe we'll look at a she wee :D

[Deafjeff]

Copy and paste will work fine :yes: tried it already.

Electricity - well they use the same 3 pin plug we do at 240v and all the hotels and lodges have full electricity - one will be permenently reserved for my camera batteries and the other to charge all the i devices and Nintendo DS's :D

maybe we'll look at a she wee :D

Yay! Will buy pages soon...

I must remember to buy the camera connector before I go :yes:

[catrancher]

maybe we'll look at a she wee :D

Somehow I doubt if there's any "maybe" about it. :unsure:

Not if there's going to be continued domestic bliss!

Tom (:macwave:... my DW's writing a book. "Great Bathrooms I Have Known!")

[Skywatcher]

I think they can stop in villiages and use the facilities :lol: its not the sahara just not when you are in the game parks.

Pages is great - although you could prossibly do it with just notes - which is a pretty neat app all by itself

[josh.p.]

Most of the animals will be very active during/after rainy spells. The tortoises at the very least! They have reserves of water and don't empty their bladders unless startled or when they are 100% sure they can refill them (ie when it rains or when they are near a puddle to drink from) :yes:

Elephants would love to play in the rain, too! (but i'm guessing your camera won't.)

[Keith]

I think everyone ( especially me) is going to be massively dissapointed with these photos when they are posted :lol:

:slap:

[Skywatcher]

:D - mmm ok I wonder who I could possibly sound like :lol:

Thanks Josh

Had an email yesterday saying that unfortuanately due to a really bad drought last year Mizma srpings ( our 3rd day of the safari) was home to hundreds of Hippo - it is now only home to a few as there were an awful lot of deaths so we wont be getting that wow of hippos to the horizon

Forecast for coming weeks still isn't spectacular

[Deafjeff]

:D - mmm ok I wonder who I could possibly sound like :lol:

Thanks Josh

Had an email yesterday saying that unfortuanately due to a really bad drought last year Mizma srpings ( our 3rd day of the safari) was home to hundreds of Hippo - it is now only home to a few as there were an awful lot of deaths so we wont be getting that wow of hippos to the horizon

Forecast for coming weeks still isn't spectacular

:sorry:

[Skywatcher]

Hey Jeff a bad day on Safari still beats a wet Tuesday at work :lol:

[Deafjeff]

Hey Jeff a bad day on Safari still beats a wet Tuesday at work :lol:

How true... I am looking out through the window and it is out outside sigh....

[Skywatcher]

I hope that wasn't our summer :unsure:

Parking booked at Gatwick now

:mental:

[Tink]

It's getttttttting cloooooooser...

Soon, you will be off having an incredible time. :yes: It's really sad about the drought though, isn't it? :cry2:

[Slowhand]

A fairly obvious comment Chris, but please double check that you have not left any valuables in your room when you check out of the lodges after your safari as the chances of ever seeing them again are zilch.
I "hid" my camcorder battery in our room at Amboseli on our safari a while back and forgot about it when we left.
We were told that there was just no way of ever seeing it again after we had left, even though we were only moving onto a different reserve in Kenya for the next leg of the safari.

[Skywatcher]

See its the security thing thats freaking me out a bit :unsure: we will have the cameras, the kids DS's our phones, the ipads and a small amount of cash but not much else. I shouild sincerely hope we can keep all those safe through the trip

[Skywatcher]

:mental:

10 days


Aaaaargh

we need to buy another case :lol: looking at everything piling up in the spare room and the cases we had

it would be like trying to get a degraf zeppelin into a flip top bin

:mental:

[Isafari]

10 days - where did the time go :jawdrop: Two weeks from now you'll all be in Africa!!!!! How cool is that!!!!!

[Skywatcher]

Cool and just a wee bit scary as well :mental:

[Deafjeff]

Really cannot wait to see the pics! :yes:

[MystikPiglit]

Ooh, so close. :mental:

[catrancher]

Do be careful and have a wonderful time!

Tom (:macwave:... pops out once more. Drat! They found me!)

[Skywatcher]

We will do , won't seem real until we are there.

Genuinely shocked at how quick this year has gone

[catrancher]

Genuinely shocked at how quick this year has gone

I'm shocked at how fast they're all going by now! :eek:

Tom (:macwave:... aging by the minute!)

[josh.p.]

:mental: How exciting!

[Skywatcher]

Life is like a loo roll, the closer to the end yuo get the quicker it goes

ooo

Loo roll must put that on the list

:mental:

[Deafjeff]

Life is like a loo roll, the closer to the end yuo get the quicker it goes

ooo

Loo roll must put that on the list

:mental:

Any good?

Andrex Shea Butter (http://www.andrexsheabutter.co.uk/about-andrex-shea-butter.php)

[Skywatcher]

Tried it and didn't see the point :lol:

We have 'puppies on a roll'

:unsure: have I just shared too much with the group :unsure: :lol:

[Deafjeff]

Tried it and didn't see the point :lol:

We have 'puppies on a roll'

:unsure: have I just shared too much with the group :unsure: :lol:

:point:

[catrancher]

Naw... get the kind that still has wood chips in it. :thumbsup:

Gives you a true sensation of "roughing" it! :ROFL:

Tom (:macwave:... back to the frontier!)

[Deafjeff]

Naw... get the kind that still has wood chips in it. :thumbsup:

Gives you a true sensation of "roughing" it! :ROFL:

Tom (:macwave:... back to the frontier!)

:thud:

[MystikPiglit]

6 days left! :mental:

Oh my goodness.... are you packed and ready? :D

[Skywatcher]

No :mental:

[josh.p.]

I must be seeing things.... surely it's not FIVE days ALREADY? :mental: :mental:

[Tink]

Oh gosh!!! :mental: PACK!!!!!! Get the kittehs ready to be left behind! :mental: Get the cameras set up!!!! :mental:

Send me my TICKET!!!!!! :mental: Heeeheeeeheee

[Deafjeff]

:mental: