Film Zulu: Colour Sergeant Bourne: It's a miracle. Lieutenant John Chard: If it's a miracle, Colour Sergeant, it's a short chamber Boxer Henry point 45 caliber miracle. Colour Sergeant Bourne: And a bayonet, sir, with some guts behind it.
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Posts : 10668 Join date : 2009-04-07 Age : 66 Location : Melbourne, Australia
Subject: Ian Knight / Paul Marais Tour Tue Nov 24, 2015 9:39 am
I can now announce provisional dates for the Knight / Marais trip to South Africa in May 2016 , this will be a 10 day trip compared to this months 8 day affair , Provisional dates being 5- 15th May , at this stage , it appears we'll be spending two nights at Ithala Game Reserve , which will take in trips to Kambula , Hlobane and most likely Intombi Drift as well , then 8 nights at Isandlwana Lodge , which will cover all aspects of that fateful day on the 22nd Jan , we will also go to RD which is only 9 miles down the road from Isandlwana . In May the light is better for photographs , much less haze , if there is to be any at all that time of the year . As it's coming into Winter we wont have to worry about Ticks and snakes , although I've only seen one snake in my three trips , and that was a juvenile Puff Adder whilst climbing Hlobane last year . The accommodation rates will also be quite reasonable as it's the low season , why it's the low season I don't know , the weather was excellent in May , as compared to this November when it was hazy , foggy and misty the last three days we were there. Ian K will certainly post the technical details etc on his Website , when this is available , I'll post the link here . I can say if you are thinking of going , you won't be disappointed , Ian's manner makes it easy to follow if anyone thinks they may struggle with the details etc etc , we have 6 months to save and get out there , I can tell you from my own personal experience , once you've been there , you'll want to go again , I can nearly guarantee it ! I remember Springy told me as much via the pm facility last year , and how right he was . 90th
sas1
Posts : 629 Join date : 2009-01-20 Age : 44
Subject: Re: Ian Knight / Paul Marais Tour Tue Nov 24, 2015 10:24 am
Sound interesting ! How's the grub. Can't be doing with bush meat.
90th
Posts : 10668 Join date : 2009-04-07 Age : 66 Location : Melbourne, Australia
Subject: Ian Knight / Paul Marais Tour Tue Nov 24, 2015 10:38 am
Hi Sas1 The food at Ithala Game Reserve and Isandlwana Lodge is exceptional , you cant beat the Ostrich at Isandlwana Lodge , or the Chicken Livers for breakfast at Ithala ! . Isandlawana Lodge is two courses for B'fast , 2 or 3 for Lunch ( depending on how hungry you are ) . and 4 for dinner ! . 90th
90th
Posts : 10668 Join date : 2009-04-07 Age : 66 Location : Melbourne, Australia
Subject: Ian Knight / Paul Marais Tour Tue Jan 05, 2016 6:51 am
Here is a gentle reminder for those who may've forgotten about a wonderful opportunity , which awaits in May for those who wish to walk in the footsteps of those who did so , and died on the 22nd Jan 1879 .
Posts : 10668 Join date : 2009-04-07 Age : 66 Location : Melbourne, Australia
Subject: Ian Knight / Paul Marais Tour Sat Jan 30, 2016 9:07 am
Another reminder for anyone who is thinking of travelling to SA , to actually stay a week at Isandlwana , see for themselves the terrain , and distances involved , it will certainly make the Battle clearer in one's minds eye , you mightn't get a Medal ..... but you will surely have much more of an idea of what went on , when , and where and by whom ! . Cheers 90th
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Subject: Re: Ian Knight / Paul Marais Tour Sat Jan 30, 2016 9:55 am
90th,
Are you on a percentage for this commercial enterprise?
John Y.
warrior3
Posts : 97 Join date : 2010-06-28 Age : 57 Location : Maidstone, Kent
Subject: Re: Ian Knight / Paul Marais Tour Sat Jan 30, 2016 10:15 am
That's exactly what I thought!
90th
Posts : 10668 Join date : 2009-04-07 Age : 66 Location : Melbourne, Australia
Subject: Ian Knight / Paul Marais Tour , Zululand May 2016 Sat Jan 30, 2016 11:27 am
Hhahahahhahaha , JY & Warrior3 all I can say is '' I Wish '' ! . Just putting it back in the domain , the truth is it needs about 6 or so to go ahead , I'm trying to ensure it goes ahead , as I want to go again ! . 90th
warrior3
Posts : 97 Join date : 2010-06-28 Age : 57 Location : Maidstone, Kent
Subject: Re: Ian Knight / Paul Marais Tour Sat Jan 30, 2016 12:14 pm
Hi 90th Yeah, good for you. Ian does a great job. Went with Holts in 2007 - absolutely fantastic. Been on my own three times. It's cheaper, but not not as good as going with Ian, Paul, and a group of Zulu War fanatics. Hopefully going with Ian's tour in 2017. Might see you then. Cheers
90th
Posts : 10668 Join date : 2009-04-07 Age : 66 Location : Melbourne, Australia
Subject: Ian Knight / Paul Marais Tour Sun Jan 31, 2016 8:41 am
Yes Warrior I'll be certainly going in 2017 if I'm still breathing ! , will definitely see you there . 90th