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Heksie

Post subject: It's raining cats and dogs in KNP

Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 8:04 pm

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Joined: Wed Sep 22, 2010 11:37 pm
Posts: 3870
Location: Pretoria

So here we are again. ME writing about my recent Kruger expedition that I shared with my mum. This was to be our first time staying at Crocodile Bridge and it is definitely not going to be the last time because we had such an amazing time there, especially the people that camps there as well. The nicest people on planet earth.
Now this trip started actually in March-where I was bidding my little wallet empty for this weekend

and after many threats and name calling I won

at least it was for a good cause. Mites every year there is a silent auction for a SANParks project and this year was for anti rhino poaching. You just have to do it because it is a lot of fun!!!!!!

So now after 6 months of counting off days, planning, making arrangments and stocking up on my Amarula supply we were on our way to KNP

We left Witbank 16:00 on Thursday afternoon and were on our way to Sabie Park as a stop over. We drove lekker chilled out even though I was bubbling with excitement. We got to Sabie Park with no hassles except that we saw a car that was unlucky enough to drive straight into a cow.

Hope that he wasn't a holiday goer as his car was totally bonkers in front. After just unpacking our toiletries and clothes we went to bed to start the next morning early.

tbc

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Super Mongoose

Post subject: Re: It's raining cats and dogs in KNP

Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 8:39 pm

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Joined: Mon Mar 05, 2012 11:46 am
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Location: Pretoria North

Hey Heksie, move up a bit, I also want to sit on this broom for this ride!!!!

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vinkie

Post subject: Re: It's raining cats and dogs in KNP

Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 11:36 pm

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Joined: Tue Jun 07, 2011 7:07 pm
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Location: Living in The Netherlands but raised in South Africa

I hope the broomstick is long enough....so move over a little bit more so I can take a seat too.... :wink:

Ready to follow this report

....if Heksie goes on a trip it promises to be a good one..... :dance:

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melph68

Post subject: Re: It's raining cats and dogs in KNP

Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 1:00 am

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Joined: Wed Aug 05, 2009 3:55 am
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Location: Sydney, Australia
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Hi Heksie

I hope your broomstick can take off with all of us sitting on it!! :wink:

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tedredrum

Post subject: Re: It's raining cats and dogs in KNP

Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 5:18 am

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Joined: Wed Jan 20, 2010 6:50 pm
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Location: Anaheim, California USA

Heksie,

I'm on board as well. Cant wait to read about it. I think it is less than a month now before we will meet in the Park.

Daron

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billyf

Post subject: Re: It's raining cats and dogs in KNP

Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 5:38 am

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Joined: Mon May 19, 2008 4:30 pm
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Location: Helderberg

I'm on too - hope this is the double-decker broom with a trailer for the "refreshments" :clap:

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Meandering Mouse

Post subject: Re: It's raining cats and dogs in KNP

Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 5:45 am

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Joined: Tue Jun 07, 2005 8:47 pm
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FAC Member (2011)

Full moon it seems, nogal

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onewithnature

Post subject: Re: It's raining cats and dogs in KNP

Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 6:27 am

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Another Heksie TR ... :dance:

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barryels

Post subject: Re: It's raining cats and dogs in KNP

Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 6:36 am

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And here we go :thumbs_up:

. All on one broomstick with lots of potion to keep us afloat :clap:

. Waiting with lots of :popcorn:

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Grantmissy

Post subject: Re: It's raining cats and dogs in KNP

Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 7:12 am

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Joined: Mon Nov 30, 2009 9:21 am
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Location: SA

Looking forward reading more :popcorn:

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cheetah2111

Post subject: Re: It's raining cats and dogs in KNP

Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 7:30 am

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Joined: Wed Nov 03, 2010 9:51 am
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Location: Johannesburg SA

Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey!!!!!!
Another parra Heksie tale :dance:

Lets see! I already know you had great sightings!

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spargish

Post subject: Re: It's raining cats and dogs in KNP

Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 10:08 am

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Joined: Tue Jul 13, 2010 10:48 am
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Location: Johannesburg

Definitely on board for this on e :mrgreen:

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Sparrow

Post subject: Re: It's raining cats and dogs in KNP

Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 1:09 pm

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Joined: Fri May 29, 2009 9:11 am
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Location: Pinetown the Finetown in KZN

Hey please don`t leave without me.

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Sleepyowl21

Post subject: Re: It's raining cats and dogs in KNP

Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 1:32 pm

Joined: Thu May 17, 2012 12:02 pm
Posts: 469
Location: Free State, South Africa

I'm definitely on this broomstick! Make some space for me and my :popcorn:

I just know it's going to be a magical ride :mrgreen:

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Hugh

Post subject: Re: It's raining cats and dogs in KNP

Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 2:05 pm

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Joined: Sat Aug 11, 2007 7:29 pm
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Location: Parklands Cape Town
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Helsie I see your broom has a side car... I mean broom . a couple of us can fit on that .. lets go :popcorn:

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