Display Falconer Wanted in South Africa

[Mark Holder]

If anybody is interested we need a falconer on a short term contract here. A good opportunity for a working holiday, contact me privately if interested.

This could also lead to a long term contract

[SSL]

Problem solved Dean.

[Pearl]

the mrs has just told me to apply , i said yeh right , she says go for it , do you think she is trying to tell me something must say though im tempted :supz:

[Steve.T]

keep you occupied while the birds are moulting mark......;);)

[Pearl]

she is deadly serious mate her words was you would never get to it again now pm him lol:yawinkle:

[Steve.T]

go for it then....:supz:

[Pearl]

pm sent :cool:

[Steve.T]

8)8) good luck.

[Alf]

Mark if this is your position I would go for it mate.
You only live once and what an opportunity!
Alf.



she is deadly serious mate her words was you would never get to it again now pm him lol:yawinkle:

[Pearl]

Mark if this is your position I would go for it mate.
You only live once and what an opportunity!
Alf.my wife has just agreed with your comment alf , and also i do to mate :yawinkle:

[Alf]

Mark if I was in a better position and if anyone could understand my Geordie accent which I doubt I would have applied for it myself.
Good on you mate.
PS don’t forget the backdoor Black Spars one for ALF… :yawinkle: Alf.



my wife has just agreed with your comment alf , and also i do to mate :yawinkle:

[Pearl]

Mark if I was in a better position and if anyone could understand my Geordie accent which I doubt I would have applied for it myself.
Good on you mate.
PS don’t forget the backdoor Black Spars one for ALF… :yawinkle: Alf.pmsl id fly one for you alf :yawinkle::supz:

[Steve.T]

i take it mark, your good lady will feed the birds should you get the position.

[Pearl]

i take it mark, your good lady will feed the birds should you get the position.yes mate she is dab hand at it now days if and a big if i got it fingers x:yawinkle:

[Alf]

I think his wife would be going with him.

i take it mark, your good lady will feed the birds should you get the position.

[Pearl]

I think his wife would be going with him.nnnoooooo:cool:

[FalconGriff]

Its a terrific country Mark hunting like you would never believe and good people there. Go for it. You will only wish you had if you don't!!

[Steve.T]

fingers crossed for ya bud...:supz:

[Alf]

Well that’s an even better opportunity than I first thought!!:lol:
Alf.



nnnoooooo:cool:

[Pearl]

the way she See's it is i have no work here , i'm still self employed as a falconer but doing nothing atm , the chance to see Africa, flying bop in display would be somthing else , ive only ever been to Canada in my life and that was to buy 2 new machines for a company i worked for so business trip really , anyway never count your falcons untill there flying around the pen :yawinkle:

[Pearl]

Its a terrific country Mark hunting like you would never believe and good people there. Go for it. You will only wish you had if you don't!!very true griff , all i can do is try mate , anyway im off crow hawking and then to fill in my cv :yawinkle:

[Steve.T]

how is pearl this morning bud....

[Pearl]

how is pearl this morning bud....raring to go mate :supz:

[Steve.T]

:lol::lol:brilliant....cant wait to read about the trip later.....

good luck toyou both....

watch out crows, revenge is coming:supz:

[Alf]

Mark if there is ever a vacancy for a falconer to take people out on hunting days flying BS and longwings not having to say to much just the odd grunt now and then also a house and truck available and a decent wage plus tips I am your man!
Don’t forget now! :D:yawinkle: Alf.



If anybody is interested we need a falconer on a short term contract here. A good opportunity for a working holiday, contact me privately if interested.

This could also lead to a long term contract

[Dean]

Problem solved Dean.Mate I aint got the bus fare to get to West Brom at the moment,let alone South Africa!!!!:yawinkle:

[StormySky]

Mate I aint got the bus fare to get to West Brom at the moment,let alone South Africa!!!!:yawinkle:
If you want it, you'll find a way, it's a great country,the people are first class, definitely worth giving it a go - go for it!!.:)

[FalconGriff]

If you want it, you'll find a way, it's a great country,the people are first class, definitely worth giving it a go - go for it!!.:)

If they want you out there they will pay they air fare and accommodation.

[Dean]

If they want you out there they will pay they air fare and accommodation.Nobody,s needed that much Griff,not in the falconry game anyhow!!!:yawinkle:

[StormySky]

If they want you out there they will pay they air fare and accommodation.
No worries then,:) no excuses for not going for it!

[FalconGriff]

Ask you may be surprised, they don't have many good display falconers there. Do you think I pay my fare and accommodation in Dubai? They have bird control falconers here that have their air fare and accommodation paid for together with paid holidays at home.

[Dean]

Ask you may be surprised, they don't have many good display falconers there. Do you think I pay my fare and accommodation in Dubai? They have bird control falconers here that have their air fare and accommodation paid for together with paid holidays at home.Every director of any falconry or related aviculture business that I have spoken to plead utter poverty!!!:yawinkle:They do it for love!!!

[KiteTrainer]

Nobody,s needed that much Griff,not in the falconry game anyhow!!!:yawinkle:

You can only ask

[Pearl]

dean i have not a penny to my name mate but if i got it ill find it :supz:

[Dean]

dean i have not a penny to my name mate but if i got it ill find it :supz:Good luck mate!!!A fantastic oppertunity for someone!

[Pearl]

Good luck mate!!!A fantastic oppertunity for someone!and your self mate put in your cv dean :yawinkle:

[Dean]

and your self mate put in your cv dean :yawinkle:You go get the job mate,I stand a better chance of winning the bloody lottery at the moment!Tell em its a two man job and you have a friend in mind!!:yawinkle:Check out the duckhawking with those female minors!!

[Pearl]

You go get the job mate,I stand a better chance of winning the bloody lottery at the moment!Tell em its a two man job and you have a friend in mind!!:yawinkle:Check out the duckhawking with those female minors!!to be fair dean i dont think im qualified enough with my experience but ill give it a go :yawinkle:

[HalkyWalky]

good luck with it mark

[Mark Holder]

Thanks for all the interest

Experience is not the key thing here, it is an easy going individual that mixes well

There are only about five bird of prey centres in the whole of SA, our one is probably one of the biggest. We are actually a rehabilitation facility that opens our doors to the public to raise money for the rehabilitation, so you are right Dean we do plead poverty, because we are poor :(

The job offers a liveable wage, and accommodation, no air fare i am afraid but there is the chance after the short contract with us to take over the reigns of a new centre just opening in Swaziland, this will be a full time job, and maybe a new life for someone if that is what they are looking for.

If the second option is not wanted it is just a chance to come and work in another country with eighty four species of birds of prey, work with some, go hunting with some, and of course get a chance to see black spars :)

I have had a few CV's and all look OK, but to be fair to everyone the job offer is open until the end of the month and then we will make a choice

[Hardcore Hawker]

Someone is going to be very fortunate here!! i just wished something like this had come up before Kids, Mortgage and running a family business came into the equation:cry: still such is life, and on a high note im picking my new Gos up in the very near future:lol:

[Dean]

Thanks for all the interest

Experience is not the key thing here, it is an easy going individual that mixes well

There are only about five bird of prey centres in the whole of SA, our one is probably one of the biggest. We are actually a rehabilitation facility that opens our doors to the public to raise money for the rehabilitation, so you are right Dean we do plead poverty, because we are poor :(

The job offers a liveable wage, and accommodation, no air fare i am afraid but there is the chance after the short contract with us to take over the reigns of a new centre just opening in Swaziland, this will be a full time job, and maybe a new life for someone if that is what they are looking for.

If the second option is not wanted it is just a chance to come and work in another country with eighty four species of birds of prey, work with some, go hunting with some, and of course get a chance to see black spars :)

I have had a few CV's and all look OK, but to be fair to everyone the job offer is open until the end of the month and then we will make a choiceSounds great Mark,hope you get the right candidate and keep up the good work!!!Atb Dean!

[Kylie]

the mrs has just told me to apply , i said yeh right , she says go for it , do you think she is trying to tell me something must say though im tempted :supz:stop p...ing about mark you are more than capable of taking this role on hope you get a chance to have a go mate alb

[Pearl]

stop p...ing about mark you are more than capable of taking this role on hope you get a chance to have a go mate albthanks matey , we will have to wait and see bud :supz::yawinkle:

[Matt King]

thanks matey , we will have to wait and see bud :supz::yawinkle:

Good luck mate, Mark Holder is a top bloke and the centre is fantastic. A good opportunity for some one, and if my circumstances were differant i would be applying myself !

[Pearl]

Good luck mate, Mark Holder is a top bloke and the centre is fantastic. A good opportunity for some one, and if my circumstances were differant i would be applying myself !thanks matt , not counting my chickens mate but we can all dream :yawinkle:

[Eagle-Eyrie]

Well well mark h. I think this is a fantastic way of getting the word out if you are looking for suitable staff. Mark runs a top class facility and lives in a awesome part of africa.:-) quality hawks, and a good quarry base that makes even local falconers salivate. If i was not tied up i'd prob also apply but bad timing.:-( but i hope that the best man/woman is selected for the job. As griff said we have a lack of suitably trained display falconers here and its not something that can be learned parrot fashion but there must be a true passion for the job at hand and hawks involved. If an oversees falconer gets it we would welcome them to our shores and they will live out an unforgetable experience in AFRICA! The guys in that province are all very good people and in my mind their club is up there with the best in sa. Just to wet the taste buds.!! You could go hunting with mark and dodger the black spar and maybe the falcon or even some other birds from the center, or just a short drive you could meet up with the rhodie george and his 27yr old ahe cilla, the late ron hartleys bird and join them on a bunny hunt at night.:-) remember you will be with george and so a case or two of beers is the cover charge.lol. or drive the other way and there is a private school with a school falconry club and see the af goses in action. And if i have to start on the wild birds....that would take a whole post.. It is the chance one should not miss or let pass by. Mark h still want to plan a trip when my brother is back in your neck of the woods later on in the year and i'll bring my ahe to do a bit of hunting, maybe 2 by then we'll see are you gonna be at the safa meet, maybe see you there. But again very good of you to open up the application process on here. And good luck to the applicants. Will hope to meet up at some point and enjoy a hunt with a few beers to finish the day off.

good hawking

dylan

[Dean]

Well well mark h. I think this is a fantastic way of getting the word out if you are looking for suitable staff. Mark runs a top class facility and lives in a awesome part of africa.:-) quality hawks, and a good quarry base that makes even local falconers salivate. If i was not tied up i'd prob also apply but bad timing.:-( but i hope that the best man/woman is selected for the job. As griff said we have a lack of suitably trained display falconers here and its not something that can be learned parrot fashion but there must be a true passion for the job at hand and hawks involved. If an oversees falconer gets it we would welcome them to our shores and they will live out an unforgetable experience in AFRICA! The guys in that province are all very good people and in my mind their club is up there with the best in sa. Just to wet the taste buds.!! You could go hunting with mark and dodger the black spar and maybe the falcon or even some other birds from the center, or just a short drive you could meet up with the rhodie george and his 27yr old ahe cilla, the late ron hartleys bird and join them on a bunny hunt at night.:-) remember you will be with george and so a case or two of beers is the cover charge.lol. or drive the other way and there is a private school with a school falconry club and see the af goses in action. And if i have to start on the wild birds....that would take a whole post.. It is the chance one should not miss or let pass by. Mark h still want to plan a trip when my brother is back in your neck of the woods later on in the year and i'll bring my ahe to do a bit of hunting, maybe 2 by then we'll see are you gonna be at the safa meet, maybe see you there. But again very good of you to open up the application process on here. And good luck to the applicants. Will hope to meet up at some point and enjoy a hunt with a few beers to finish the day off.

good hawking

dylanWhat a world,what a life,Im in love...............!:supz:

[Pearl]

What a world,what a life,Im in love...............!:supz:get your cv in then matey :yawinkle:

[Steve.T]

a great opertunity for some-one..

any news yet as to who is the lucky bstard...ooops, i mean, lucky applicant is.

[Pearl]

a great opertunity for some-one..

any news yet as to who is the lucky bstard...ooops, i mean, lucky applicant is.no not heard anything :yawinkle::yawinkle:

[Steve.T]

someone must have an idea mark....;)

[Pearl]

someone must have an idea mark....;)not untill mark holder comes on matey

[Steve.T]

:supz::supz::supz:

[David Rampling]

no not heard anything :yawinkle::yawinkle:

Got my fingers crossed for you Mark, Atb

[Pearl]

Got my fingers crossed for you Mark, Atbbest cross them all david mate and your toes lol :rolleyes:

[Mark Holder]

Sorry not be on for a while, internet server problems. We have a few CV's in and will be making a choice over the next week or so. It is going to be tough some good applicants out there

[Hawkmaster]

OK OK Mark if you want I will come over and do it!

I speak English, Zulu and Afrikaans and have my own Accomadation in Mooi Nooi:supz:

GO on tempt me back:!:

[EdenJohnny]

Whoever gets this fantastic opportunity, I will come also and be your cadger.

Johnny

[Hawkmaster]

Umm yes well in South African that is one thing one does not need is a cadger:wink:

[Goldie]

OK OK Mark if you want I will come over and do it!

I speak English, Zulu and Afrikaans and have my own Accomadation in Mooi Nooi:supz:

GO on tempt me back:!:


Go on Mark, tempt him PLEASE :lol:

[Pearl]

Go on Mark, tempt him PLEASE :lol:pmsl:supz:

[Gary F]

Go on Mark, tempt him PLEASE :lol:
i second that jim lol

good luck mark S , like to see you get it,but will they understand the midlands monkey accent, aye up m f ing duck lol

[craig bailey]

Just come back from staying 4 weeks with the Marks at the centre. If i had the knowledge i would have had a go myself !! Good luck to everyone who sends in their C V, you will have a fantastic time. For those who have not been to visit Mark, you will not be disappointed. A great collection of S A raptors, housed in a fantastic centre not forgetting the great food at the centres cafe. The Marks are top blokes who know their stuff, hate to say it, but very funny aswell :razz:. Will be interested to know who the lucky ******* is who gets it !!!

Good luck to all

Craig [ Perth W Australia ]

[Hawkmaster]

Well go on then did you get pictures?:lol:

[Pearl]

Just come back from staying 4 weeks with the Marks at the centre. If i had the knowledge i would have had a go myself !! Good luck to everyone who sends in their C V, you will have a fantastic time. For those who have not been to visit Mark, you will not be disappointed. A great collection of S A raptors, housed in a fantastic centre not forgetting the great food at the centres cafe. The Marks are top blokes who know their stuff, hate to say it, but very funny aswell :razz:. Will be interested to know who the lucky ******* is who gets it !!!

Good luck to all

Craig [ Perth W Australia ]pics please :cool:

[Trebor]

If this was the winter time here ,there for quiet at work I would be on the plane ,Marks a good lad and a good laugh.

He would have to supple me with socks to help me fly the falcons.

Rob

[AustringerMick]

Hi Mark,

we have spoken in the past and I have been to your centre in Dullstroom a couple of times. I spoke to you the last time in South Africa but wasn't quick enough, you had somebody coming out from UK.

i'M IN THE uk NOW BUT AM STILL INTERESTED. How long is the contract for and what is the salary.

Cheers

Mick Doughty

[Mark Holder]

OK we have made our choice for the three month contract. I will let him give you all the news. Thank you for all the applicants there were many and i will keep all your CV's if that is OK and when we need our next three month employee i will let you all know.

The Swaziland project is still not a done thing with two individuals interested, but not able to commit for a while.

Thanks again for all the interest

Regards,

Mark Holder

[Pearl]

OK we have made our choice for the three month contract. I will let him give you all the news. Thank you for all the applicants there were many and i will keep all your CV's if that is OK and when we need our next three month employee i will let you all know.

The Swaziland project is still not a done thing with two individuals interested, but not able to commit for a while.

Thanks again for all the interest

Regards,

Mark Holderi would like to say thank you very much for this fantastic opportunity for me to come out and do something ive always wanted to do from bieng a child , im looking forward to meeting both marks and working in the centre , id also like to thank my wife for her support in this as if im honest i didnt think i stood chance but she pushed me to apply having more faith in me than i do ,

atb mark

ps bring on the black spars :supz::supz:

[Steve.T]

absolutely delighted for you bud...well deserved.:drinkers::drinkers:
you must be buzzing now mate,when do you leave us/start your adventure.

[Dean]

i would like to say thank you very much for this fantastic opportunity for me to come out and do something ive always wanted to do from bieng a child , im looking forward to meeting both marks and working in the centre , id also like to thank my wife for her support in this as if im honest i didnt think i stood chance but she pushed me to apply having more faith in me than i do ,

atb mark

ps bring on the black spars :supz::supz:There you go mate,it was in the bag!Have a fantastic time,good things do come out of life sometimes!:yawinkle:

[Pearl]

absolutely delighted for you bud...well deserved.:drinkers::drinkers:
you must be buzzing now mate,when do you leave us/start your adventure.thanks matey , im not sure its sunk in yet but im buzzing yes ,
i will be leaving in early august :supz::cool:

[OwnGirl]

i would like to say thank you very much for this fantastic opportunity for me to come out and do something ive always wanted to do from bieng a child , im looking forward to meeting both marks and working in the centre , id also like to thank my wife for her support in this as if im honest i didnt think i stood chance but she pushed me to apply having more faith in me than i do ,

atb mark

ps bring on the black spars :supz::supz:

So so glad and over the moon you :grin::grin: you will finally be able to fullfill your dream.xx

[Pearl]

There you go mate,it was in the bag!Have a fantastic time,good things do come out of life sometimes!:yawinkle:thanks dean mate i consider myself a very lucky man and will make the most of it :yawinkle:

[Steve.T]

So so glad and over the moon you http://www.falconryforum.co.uk/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gifhttp://www.falconryforum.co.uk/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif you will finally be able to fullfill your dream.xx

and a lot of respect to you for pushing him to go for it.....:supz:

[Pearl]

So so glad and over the moon you :grin::grin: you will finally be able to fullfill your dream.xxthank you wife of mine and thanks for your support and holding things at home while im gone , but your still not having an owl :cool::P

[Dean]

thanks dean mate i consider myself a very lucky man and will make the most of it :yawinkle:Put all your skill and effort into it mate,try and make your life out there,gotta be better than this god for saken hole we live in!!!:yawinkle:Dont forget my hols!!!!:lol:

[StormySky]

i would like to say thank you very much for this fantastic opportunity for me to come out and do something ive always wanted to do from bieng a child , im looking forward to meeting both marks and working in the centre , id also like to thank my wife for her support in this as if im honest i didnt think i stood chance but she pushed me to apply having more faith in me than i do ,

atb mark

ps bring on the black spars :supz::supz:
Mark congratulations on getting the job,I'm really pleased for you, you'll love it over there.

[Steve.T]

but your still not having an owl http://www.falconryforum.co.uk/images/smilies/icon_cool.gifhttp://www.falconryforum.co.uk/images/smilies/icon_razz.gif

tania.

we will chat later......shhhh, dont tell the old man.;)


only kidding mark....soak it all in fella and enjoy.:supz:

[Pearl]

Put all your skill and effort into it mate,try and make your life out there,gotta be better than this god for saken hole we live in!!!:yawinkle:Dont forget my hols!!!!:lol:lol mate :supz:

[OwnGirl]

thank you wife of mine and thanks for your support and holding things at home while im gone , but your still not having an owl :cool::P

LOL you owe me now,:grin:so an owl it is.

[Pearl]

Mark congratulations on getting the job,I'm really pleased for you, you'll love it over there.thank you :yawinkle:

[AyrshireTaxidermy]

Brilliant news Mark. Bet you cant wait to get out there.

[Pearl]

Brilliant news Mark. Bet you cant wait to get out there.thanks rob , im all up in the air atm mate if im honest lol , but realy looking forward it :supz:

[Sean D]

Congrats Mark, That is fantastic news mate, relly pleased for you

[Pearl]

Congrats Mark, That is fantastic news mate, relly pleased for youthanks sean mate ,

looking forward to seeing black spars in the wild :supz::heart:

[Kat67]

Well done Mark, very pleased for you:supz: I do think considering the support Tanias given an owl would be an appropriate pressie:yawinkle: hehehehe:lol:

[Steve.T]

maybe he will bring her back a stuffed toy one from S.A

[Pearl]

Well done Mark, very pleased for you:supz: I do think considering the support Tanias given an owl would be an appropriate pressie:yawinkle: hehehehe:lol:
thanks kat i think lol :yawinkle:

[Kennelre]

i would like to say thank you very much for this fantastic opportunity for me to come out and do something ive always wanted to do from bieng a child , im looking forward to meeting both marks and working in the centre , id also like to thank my wife for her support in this as if im honest i didnt think i stood chance but she pushed me to apply having more faith in me than i do ,

atb mark

ps bring on the black spars :supz::supz:

Congratulations!!
It's a pleasure to see you get the opportunity to realise one of your dreams.
I can only wish you well....and hope you might do a running diary, with photos!!!:goodman:


...Rene.

[Dean]

I have took a liking to you Mark through our forum chat but Ive got to admit this is bloody depressing me!!!:mad:Can we change the subject!!!!:yawinkle:

[Pearl]

I have took a liking to you Mark through our forum chat but Ive got to admit this is bloody depressing me!!!:mad:Can we change the subject!!!!:yawinkle::supz::supz:pmsl mate

[SSL]

Well done.

[Pearl]

Well done.thank you mr lambert ill thinking of you when i see my first black spar :supz:

[Dean]

:supz::supz:pmsl mateYeh Mark,but think of the drawbacks!!!!Please let me know if you can,as soon as you can!!!!:lol:Just to make life a bit more pleasant for me!:mad:

[MuddySteve]

I think it is fantastic news, well done and i wish you all the best.
Hopefully you will keep a diary with photo's that you can share with us;)

[TLDWB]

Well done Mark, hope you have a great time.

ATB

Tom

[Pearl]

Yeh Mark,but think of the drawbacks!!!!Please let me know if you can,as soon as you can!!!!:lol:Just to make life a bit more pleasant for me!:mad:draw backs mmmmmm no cant think of any as yet lol :yawinkle:

[Berkut]

Well one Mark.Really pleased for you.

All the best,
Neil.

[Pearl]

Well one Mark.Really pleased for you.

All the best,
Neil.thanks mate , I'm one very grateful man for being given this opportunity :supz:

[SSL]

thank you mr lambert ill thinking of you when i see my first black spar :supz:

Stick a stamp on it and send it to Derbyshire... :cool:

[Dean]

draw backs mmmmmm no cant think of any as yet lol :yawinkle:Injections,surely youve gotta have some of them!!!:lol:Probably not knowing my luck!!!

[Pearl]

Injections,surely youve gotta have some of them!!!:lol:Probably not knowing my luck!!!already booked in for wed mate i have no fear of them lol :supz::yawinkle:

[Hardcore Hawker]

Hi Mark, Although i have never met you i am real pleased for you and the opportunity you have been given, its a once in a life time affair Mark and i wish you all the best for the future.

[Dean]

already booked in for wed mate i have no fear of them lol :supz::yawinkle:Thought so!!!How about lions,you gotta be scared of them surely!!!:lol:

[Pearl]

Hi Mark, Although i have never met you i am real pleased for you and the opportunity you have been given, its a once in a life time affair Mark and i wish you all the best for the future.thank you mate , :yawinkle:

[Pearl]

Thought so!!!How about lions,you gotta be scared of them surely!!!:lol:lol mate only ever seen a lion bar so will let you know ,
:supz:

[W Jenkins]

Again never met you Mark but reading all the way through this and you have shown you are really up for this rare oppurtunity:supz:Well done

ATB

Wullie

[FalconryMews101]

Well done Mark. I've been watching this thread with interest. You will have an amazing time i spent a month in Africa through Feb with the BBC and loved every minute of it. Will definately be going back some time its a truly special place.

The wildlife is unreal, raptors galore from Black eagle, Martial, Pygmy falcon, Secretary, lammergeir etc what more could you want. Even saw a black spar hunting parrots!

I know you'll have an amazing time, i had an e-mail from a friend yesterday who is a guide out there in Botswana, he has just come back from a 9 day safari and seen 5 Leopards, 6 cheetahs, 25 lions, 6 wild dog and all the usual stuff in 9 days!!!! In one day they saw 111 different species of bird!

Hope your ready for it!

[Fly]

glad you got the job mark you cen do it all the best

[Sean D]

Make sure you keep an on line diary on here mate, make us all so damned envious:lol:

[Pearl]

Well done Mark. I've been watching this thread with interest. You will have an amazing time i spent a month in Africa through Feb with the BBC and loved every minute of it. Will definately be going back some time its a truly special place.

The wildlife is unreal, raptors galore from Black eagle, Martial, Pygmy falcon, Secretary, lammergeir etc what more could you want. Even saw a black spar hunting parrots!

I know you'll have an amazing time, i had an e-mail from a friend yesterday who is a guide out there in Botswana, he has just come back from a 9 day safari and seen 5 Leopards, 6 cheetahs, 25 lions, 6 wild dog and all the usual stuff in 9 days!!!! In one day they saw 111 different species of bird!

Hope your ready for it!that is awesome mate i will be like a little kid tugging on marks shirt saying whats that ,whats that lol he will be glad to send me home :supz::yawinkle:

[Pearl]

Again never met you Mark but reading all the way through this and you have shown you are really up for this rare oppurtunity:supz:Well done

ATB

Wulliethank you mate :yawinkle:

[Dave G]

great stuff MARK and enjoy :supz:

[JanH]

i would like to say thank you very much for this fantastic opportunity for me to come out and do something ive always wanted to do from bieng a child , im looking forward to meeting both marks and working in the centre , id also like to thank my wife for her support in this as if im honest i didnt think i stood chance but she pushed me to apply having more faith in me than i do ,

atb mark

ps bring on the black spars :supz::supz:

Oh ye of little faith! Well done you, hope you have a fantastic time, make sure you keep in touch and post LOADS of photos on here.

http://www.rr-bb.com/images/smilies/yeah.gif

[Pearl]

Oh ye of little faith! Well done you, hope you have a fantastic time, make sure you keep in touch and post LOADS of photos on here.

http://www.rr-bb.com/images/smilies/yeah.gifthanks jan i intend to do my best for the two marks (soon to be 3 marks lol ) :supz:

[JanH]

Well done Mark, very pleased for you:supz: I do think considering the support Tanias given an owl would be an appropriate pressie:yawinkle: hehehehe:lol:

Absolutely, and he can't get away with a stuffed one.

I can't see how he can stop her when he is stuck in S.A. !!! And I am sure she will get all the help and support she needs from forum members.

So Tania, Snowy or Bengal? :yawinkle:

[Kylie]

pleased for you mark it couldnt have gone to a nicer and more dedicated person than you well done mate atb johnny

[Pearl]

Absolutely, and he can't get away with a stuffed one.

I can't see how he can stop her when he is stuck in S.A. !!! And I am sure she will get all the help and support she needs from forum members.

So Tania, Snowy or Bengal? :yawinkle:i give up :roll::roll:

[SakerJack]

i would like to say thank you very much for this fantastic opportunity for me to come out and do something ive always wanted to do from bieng a child , im looking forward to meeting both marks and working in the centre , id also like to thank my wife for her support in this as if im honest i didnt think i stood chance but she pushed me to apply having more faith in me than i do ,

atb mark

ps bring on the black spars :supz::supz:

Great to hear!!

[Pearl]

pleased for you mark it couldnt have gone to a nicer and more dedicated person than you well done mate atb johnnythanks johnny you have been a true friend to me over the years :supz:

[JEF12Y]

Well done buddy, make sure you enjoy it.

Jeff

[Pearl]

Well done buddy, make sure you enjoy it.

Jeffthanks jeff mate :yawinkle:

[John Soulsby]

Mark we have never me but have spoken - delighted for you!!

My daughter spent two months working on a game farm (Shamwari) and absolutely fell in love with the place (a tall bronzed park ranger may have helped her) but from what she says its simply an incredible country.

Best of luck and when do you go.

John

[Pearl]

Mark we have never me but have spoken - delighted for you!!

My daughter spent two months working on a game farm (Shamwari) and absolutely fell in love with the place (a tall bronzed park ranger may have helped her) but from what she says its simply an incredible country.

Best of luck and when do you go.

Johnthanks john , i never heard a bad word for sa , nice people great wildlife , ill be starting around the 10th august but not sorted as yet mate it maybe a few days earlier and may miss my birthday in the uk :yawinkle:

[Sean D]

Come on Mark you know you can't refuse your wife one of these
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc75/carrielee1982/DSC01452Medium.jpg

[Pearl]

Come on Mark you know you can't refuse your wife one of these
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc75/carrielee1982/DSC01452Medium.jpgdont you start :rolleyes:

[Sean D]

dont you start :rolleyes:

I'd give my wife 5 if I was going to SA to work:lol:

[YorkHawk]

Well done mate,
Africa is awesome you will love it

Sorry to do this to you but I agree you should let the misses have an owl or two even lol;)

[Pearl]

Well done mate,
Africa is awesome you will love it

Sorry to do this to you but I agree you should let the misses have an owl or two even lol;)thanks mate and not you as well :rolleyes:

[Haek]

Mark, best of luck, there is unfortunately a very large down side to your adventure. You are going to become so blaise about all the BOP's that you see out there "oh yeah just another Tawny,Steppes,AF Hawk Eagle, Martial etc etc. The really astonishing ones are the hoards of things with common names but not one iota like those we have Starlings etc. Oh just a last thought it's not the big things that get yah but the little sneakies that bite as well as those damned slitherers. Good luck and have a ball.......

[TLDWB]

When do you leave Mark?

Tom

[Pearl]

Mark, best of luck, there is unfortunately a very large down side to your adventure. You are going to become so blaise about all the BOP's that you see out there "oh yeah just another Tawny,Steppes,AF Hawk Eagle, Martial etc etc. The really astonishing ones are the hoards of things with common names but not one iota like those we have Starlings etc. Oh just a last thought it's not the big things that get yah but the little sneakies that bite as well as those damned slitherers. Good luck and have a ball.......lol mate , i still get excited when i see a wild spar or kestrel ,
my eyes will be all over the place :yawinkle:

[Pearl]

When do you leave Mark?

Tomstart of august mate

:supz:

[Hardcore Hawker]

Mark, you wont have time to go mate! not with having to write 3000 replies of thanks:lol: I could always fill in for you! ( not the thanks writing )

[Pearl]

Mark, you wont have time to go mate! not with having to write 3000 replies of thanks:lol: I could always fill in for you! ( not the thanks writing )sorry i just feel if people have took the time to say good luck its polite to answer ,:rolleyes:
:supz:

[Hardcore Hawker]

sorry i just feel if people have took the time to say good luck its polite to answer ,:rolleyes:
:supz:

No need to apologise Mark, good on you,

[HalkyWalky]

so pleased you got the job mark please keep us informed on your adventures

[Pearl]

so pleased you got the job mark please keep us informed on your adventuresthanks mandy , you will get sick of the pics when i get back lol :supz:

[EdenJohnny]

Mark, Don,t forget I said I would be Your Cadger, and to carry Your wallet home. Well done , I think a Snowy for Tanya, or give her your Saker. Again well done, You seem like a Good guy!!!!
Johnny

[SakerJack]

Great to hear Mark, a real chance of a lifetime!!

[LongVVing]

Congrats and Weldone Mark! I hope it goes fantastic for you and its an experience of a lifetime!

Mark.

[BlueBoy]

Well done that man, came as no supprise to me.:supz::supz:

[Mark Holder]

Well done Mark. I've been watching this thread with interest. You will have an amazing time i spent a month in Africa through Feb with the BBC and loved every minute of it. Will definately be going back some time its a truly special place.

The wildlife is unreal, raptors galore from Black eagle, Martial, Pygmy falcon, Secretary, lammergeir etc what more could you want. Even saw a black spar hunting parrots!

I know you'll have an amazing time, i had an e-mail from a friend yesterday who is a guide out there in Botswana, he has just come back from a 9 day safari and seen 5 Leopards, 6 cheetahs, 25 lions, 6 wild dog and all the usual stuff in 9 days!!!! In one day they saw 111 different species of bird!

Hope your ready for it!

Hey Mark it is good, but it is not as good as the above where we live, even in the Kruger you will be lucky to see a leopard so dont get too excited me old mate.

cheers,

Mark

[Diegovog]

Congratulations mate!

It must be a dream job to travel to South Africa and work with the birds!:heart:

[Pearl]

Hey Mark it is good, but it is not as good as the above where we live, even in the Kruger you will be lucky to see a leopard so dont get too excited me old mate.

cheers,

Markhi mark (boss) lol , im just happy to be able to come over and work at your centre anything else is bonus :yawinkle:

[Pearl]

Mark, Don,t forget I said I would be Your Cadger, and to carry Your wallet home. Well done , I think a Snowy for Tanya, or give her your Saker. Again well done, You seem like a Good guy!!!!
Johnnythanks johnny but money is of no concern to me and not what im going for , never had it, not miss it lol :supz:

[OwnGirl]

Thank you to all of you lovely people on here saying mark should get me an owl,im sure in time he will get me a snowy.:grin::grin:

[Pearl]

Thank you to all of you lovely people on here saying mark should get me an owl,im sure in time he will get me a snowy.:grin::grin:
:roll::roll:

[SashMan]

thats great news,oh andwell done to wife for giving support,good luck to both of you look forwardto yourtales:D

[Coronatus]

Well Mark iv come to the conclusion that u only got the job for 1 reason, ur name! The MARKS are taking over SA! :lol: Well we cant all be happy for u can we now!
Seriously tho, well done on this and all the best while ur out there. Wel def have to get together for a beer or 3 at the festival!:drinkers:
Oh and i hope ur still gonna uphold our trend of shared birds?! Il have a female ovambo and a male crowned please!
Congrats again mate, ATB James

[spiro1000]

good reason 4 holiday all the best :)

[Pearl]

Well Mark iv come to the conclusion that u only got the job for 1 reason, ur name! The MARKS are taking over SA! :lol: Well we cant all be happy for u can we now!
Seriously tho, well done on this and all the best while ur out there. Wel def have to get together for a beer or 3 at the festival!:drinkers:
Oh and i hope ur still gonna uphold our trend of shared birds?! Il have a female ovambo and a male crowned please!
Congrats again mate, ATB Jamesthanks james mate , yes if anyone shouts mark it could be confusing lol , if i could bring a bird back mate i would :supz:

[Gram]

Just seen this mate!,hey good luck Mark and im sure i dont have to tell you to have a great time
ATB
Graham

[David Rampling]

Ah lovely, great to have some good news. And you make your own luck in this world, well done Mark.

[RileyHall Falconry]

im well chuft for you mate any room in your suit case for a little one couldnt happen to a better man all the best mate
lee

[Little Joe]

thanks james mate , yes if anyone shouts mark it could be confusing lol , if i could bring a bird back mate i would :supz:

You are going to fantastic hunting grounds mate! I have only one word for you.... BLACKSPAR!!!!!

Enjoy Dullstroom. :supz:

[Pearl]

You are going to fantastic hunting grounds mate! I have only one word for you.... BLACKSPAR!!!!!

Enjoy Dullstroom. :supz:
im really looking forward to seeing some black spars and may even pop one in bag for home lol only joking , im also hoping to see some falcons and the black eagle i love em :yawinkle:

[HallBeck]

im really looking forward to seeing some black spars and may even pop one in bag for home lol only joking , im also hoping to see some falcons and the black eagle i love em :yawinkle:

Why not bring some birds back - i think you can bring them back as pets.

Well done on getting the job - i am sure you will have a wonderful time

[Pearl]

Why not bring some birds back - i think you can bring them back as pets.

Well done on getting the job - i am sure you will have a wonderful timepull the other one lol , im just bringing this black eagle back for my pet pmsl :rolleyes:

[HallBeck]

pull the other one lol , im just bringing this black eagle back for my pet pmsl :rolleyes:

Seriously - this is completely possible. I looked into it a few months ago. Its 100% legit

[Pearl]

Seriously - this is completely possible. I looked into it a few months ago. Its 100% legiti cant see it mate there must be alot involved

[HallBeck]

i cant see it mate there must be alot involved

Must admit that i never went through with it. The paperwork would be similar to any import - by calling the bird a pet its just that its possible rather than maybe impossible.

Bet you have second thoughts once you see some of the birds out there!

[Pearl]

Must admit that i never went through with it. The paperwork would be similar to any import - by calling the bird a pet its just that its possible rather than maybe impossible.

Bet you have second thoughts once you see some of the birds out there!a cat or dog i would say yes , an eagle or spar i think it would be another matter :rolleyes:

[EdenJohnny]

Just tell the customs it,s a parrot , they are useless and never know the difference, Can I give You My shopping list later?
Johnny

[Dave Johnson]

Hi Mark
Good luck with your new venture.You get out of this life what you put into it,i'm sure you will have a ball.All the best for the future.Dave

[Mark Holder]

Must admit that i never went through with it. The paperwork would be similar to any import - by calling the bird a pet its just that its possible rather than maybe impossible.

Bet you have second thoughts once you see some of the birds out there!


No chance!

[Pearl]

No chance!lol thought so :rolleyes:

[HallBeck]

No chance!

Maybe you know something i don't but i spoke to all the relevant authorities on this side and there was no problem - i spoke to the breeder in SA, and it was all ok that side too.

[Little Joe]

Maybe you know something i don't but i spoke to all the relevant authorities on this side and there was no problem - i spoke to the breeder in SA, and it was all ok that side too.

Has to be 2nd generations captive bred birds. Since wild take is allowed, breeding is very small in SA.

[Taowolf]

I take my hat off to you mate, couldnt happen to a nicer bloke.

Regards Cam.

[Pearl]

I take my hat of to you mate, couldnt happen to a nicer bloke.

Regards Cam.thanks cam mate :yawinkle:

[Mark Holder]

Maybe you know something i don't but i spoke to all the relevant authorities on this side and there was no problem - i spoke to the breeder in SA, and it was all ok that side too.

Only way you could do it on a pet permit if it was second generation captive bred and you had been a resident in SA and was leaving the country

[GosHawking2Day]

i would like to say thank you very much for this fantastic opportunity for me to come out and do something ive always wanted to do from bieng a child , im looking forward to meeting both marks and working in the centre , id also like to thank my wife for her support in this as if im honest i didnt think i stood chance but she pushed me to apply having more faith in me than i do ,

atb mark

ps bring on the black spars :supz::supz:
Only just read this Mark, congrats on the job mate, should be a fantastic time out there for you.
ATB.

[Pearl]

Only just read this Mark, congrats on the job mate, should be a fantastic time out there for you.
ATB.thanks mate im looking forward to going and spending time with the two marks , atb mark

[Gary F]

just back on line for a bit,, well pleased for you mate:supz:

[Pearl]

just back on line for a bit,, well pleased for you mate:supz:
thanks gary mate talk to you soon mate :supz:

[LeesHawks]

mark,

well done mate see i told you something would come along, well done and a good choice by the employer if you ask me, they have picked a totally dedicated falconer that can only do them a world of good, well done mark you deserve the break mate

lee

[Pearl]

mark,

well done mate see i told you something would come along, well done and a good choice by the employer if you ask me, they have picked a totally dedicated falconer that can only do them a world of good, well done mark you deserve the break mate

leethanks lee , im sure i couldnt tell them anything they dont know themselfs mate , but i can help out , :supz:

[KevGem1]

well done mark hope you have a great time out there its a fantastic opportunity for you and a chance of a life time make the best of it pal atb KEV.

[Pearl]

well done mark hope you have a great time out there its a fantastic opportunity for you and a chance of a life time make the best of it pal atb KEV.thanks kev im sure ll try my best lol had my injections yesterday all ready :supz:

[Gram]

thanks kev im sure ll try my best lol had my injections yesterday all ready :supz:
Thats good Mark,we dont want the SA people catching any nasty diseases from you:lol:

[Pearl]

Thats good Mark,we dont want the SA people catching any nasty diseases from you:lol:pmsl your dead right there mate ugly itus
:yawinkle:

[Alf]

Mark enjoy the ride mate I hope you have a wonderful time!
Alf.



pmsl your dead right there mate ugly itus
:yawinkle:

[Pearl]

Mark enjoy the ride mate I hope you have a wonderful time!
Alf.thanks Alf mate :yawinkle:

[EdenJohnny]

Mark, I know the contract is for 3/4 months. enjoy. What will happen if they offer you a full time position would you and Lydia translocate ? I guess you will play it by ear. Do You know Sedbergh?


Johnny

[Pearl]

Mark, I know the contract is for 3/4 months. enjoy. What will happen if they offer you a full time position would you and Lydia translocate ? I guess you will play it by ear. Do You know Sedbergh?


Johnnythe position is for 3 months helping the two marks out with displays and work around the centre mate , as for the full time position that is for the two marks to dicide and discuse mate ,
who the bloody hell is lydia????? :rolleyes::yawinkle:

[Pearl]

good news today got my new passport back , the new ones are very nice ive got picture of birds in there lol got a red kite and kestrel , other good news is all my birds are now going to a very close friends who will look after them while im away ,:supz:

[Steve.T]

great news bud........:supz::supz:

[Pearl]

great news bud........:supz::supz:it is mate saves me worrying about the birds now :yawinkle:

[Gal-Fal]

Congratulations Mark, I have seen photos from a previous holder of the post and it looks fab - I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time!

And a big up to your good lady for making you go for it - I agree she deserves almost anything she wants!

Enjoy!

Ffyona

[BladeRunner]

OMG, another Mark in Dullies!!!!! Mark Holder is commonly known as Mark. Mark Bett is fondly referred to as Mark Squared and now Mark S will have to be Mark Cubed :)

[Pearl]

OMG, another Mark in Dullies!!!!! Mark Holder is commonly known as Mark. Mark Bett is fondly referred to as Mark Squared and now Mark S will have to be Mark Cubed :)
:supz::supz:the three mark-ateers :supz:

[BladeRunner]

:supz::supz:the three mark-ateers :supz:


Ha ha ha Artos, Portas and Aramis........you choose :) ha ha

[JanH]

:supz::supz:the three mark-ateers :supz:

3 wise Markeys?????

http://imgtn2.ask.com/ts?t=17526872474000116600&pid=24320&ppid=10

[Pearl]

3 wise Markeys?????

http://imgtn2.ask.com/ts?t=17526872474000116600&pid=24320&ppid=10lol:supz:

[Steve.T]

quality guys........:supz::supz:

[BladeRunner]

3 wise Markeys?????

http://imgtn2.ask.com/ts?t=17526872474000116600&pid=24320&ppid=10
Brilliant, indeed!!!!!!!!! :) :)

[Pearl]

Brilliant, indeed!!!!!!!!! :) :)im hoping to meet up steven mate and see some of your cracking birds mate :yawinkle:

[Eagle-Eyrie]

hey all the marks (see, hear, and speak no evil)

well done on the possition and hope you enjoy what africa has to offer... i hope that you enjoy your time here and will hopefully get a chance to meet up sometime. my brothers boss has a farm near the marks center in dullstroom and i'll make a trip there when you start. i think that the Mpumalanga FC is up there with the best in SA and has some quality hawks and quarry. i hope that we get the chance to share some time in the field and will make a point of meeting up with some of my mates when we do that. Steven, George, the Marks are all nice guys and you have landed with your ass in the butter with respect to falconry:supz: Well done mate and wishing you the best of luck but make sure you put your drinking hat on coz you are gonna be entering a volitile killing zone and a successful hunt normally is followed but a good amount of Beer drinking!

i'll include a previous post i made about the falconry to be had

good hawking

dylan


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#47 21-05-2009, 01:11 PM
Eagle-Eyrie
Senior Forum Member
Brancher Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Sun City SA
Posts: 354


Re: Display Falconer Wanted in South Africa

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Well well mark h. I think this is a fantastic way of getting the word out if you are looking for suitable staff. Mark runs a top class facility and lives in a awesome part of africa. quality hawks, and a good quarry base that makes even local falconers salivate. If i was not tied up i'd prob also apply but bad timing. but i hope that the best man/woman is selected for the job. As griff said we have a lack of suitably trained display falconers here and its not something that can be learned parrot fashion but there must be a true passion for the job at hand and hawks involved. If an oversees falconer gets it we would welcome them to our shores and they will live out an unforgetable experience in AFRICA! The guys in that province are all very good people and in my mind their club is up there with the best in sa. Just to wet the taste buds.!! You could go hunting with mark and dodger the black spar and maybe the falcon or even some other birds from the center, or just a short drive you could meet up with the rhodie george and his 27yr old ahe cilla, the late ron hartleys bird and join them on a bunny hunt at night. remember you will be with george and so a case or two of beers is the cover charge.lol. or drive the other way and there is a private school with a school falconry club and see the af goses in action. And if i have to start on the wild birds....that would take a whole post.. It is the chance one should not miss or let pass by. Mark h still want to plan a trip when my brother is back in your neck of the woods later on in the year and i'll bring my ahe to do a bit of hunting, maybe 2 by then we'll see are you gonna be at the safa meet, maybe see you there. But again very good of you to open up the application process on here. And good luck to the applicants. Will hope to meet up at some point and enjoy a hunt with a few beers to finish the day off.

good hawking

dylan
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Where is the thicket.......GONE! Where is the Eagle.........GONE! The end of living and the begining of survival!!! Chief Seattle

[Pearl]

hey all the marks (see, hear, and speak no evil)

well done on the possition and hope you enjoy what africa has to offer... i hope that you enjoy your time here and will hopefully get a chance to meet up sometime. my brothers boss has a farm near the marks center in dullstroom and i'll make a trip there when you start. i think that the Mpumalanga FC is up there with the best in SA and has some quality hawks and quarry. i hope that we get the chance to share some time in the field and will make a point of meeting up with some of my mates when we do that. Steven, George, the Marks are all nice guys and you have landed with your ass in the butter with respect to falconry:supz: Well done mate and wishing you the best of luck but make sure you put your drinking hat on coz you are gonna be entering a volitile killing zone and a successful hunt normally is followed but a good amount of Beer drinking!

i'll include a previous post i made about the falconry to be had

good hawking

dylan


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#47 21-05-2009, 01:11 PM
Eagle-Eyrie
Senior Forum Member
Brancher Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Sun City SA
Posts: 354


Re: Display Falconer Wanted in South Africa

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Well well mark h. I think this is a fantastic way of getting the word out if you are looking for suitable staff. Mark runs a top class facility and lives in a awesome part of africa. quality hawks, and a good quarry base that makes even local falconers salivate. If i was not tied up i'd prob also apply but bad timing. but i hope that the best man/woman is selected for the job. As griff said we have a lack of suitably trained display falconers here and its not something that can be learned parrot fashion but there must be a true passion for the job at hand and hawks involved. If an oversees falconer gets it we would welcome them to our shores and they will live out an unforgetable experience in AFRICA! The guys in that province are all very good people and in my mind their club is up there with the best in sa. Just to wet the taste buds.!! You could go hunting with mark and dodger the black spar and maybe the falcon or even some other birds from the center, or just a short drive you could meet up with the rhodie george and his 27yr old ahe cilla, the late ron hartleys bird and join them on a bunny hunt at night. remember you will be with george and so a case or two of beers is the cover charge.lol. or drive the other way and there is a private school with a school falconry club and see the af goses in action. And if i have to start on the wild birds....that would take a whole post.. It is the chance one should not miss or let pass by. Mark h still want to plan a trip when my brother is back in your neck of the woods later on in the year and i'll bring my ahe to do a bit of hunting, maybe 2 by then we'll see are you gonna be at the safa meet, maybe see you there. But again very good of you to open up the application process on here. And good luck to the applicants. Will hope to meet up at some point and enjoy a hunt with a few beers to finish the day off.

good hawking

dylan
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Where is the thicket.......GONE! Where is the Eagle.........GONE! The end of living and the begining of survival!!! Chief Seattlehi dylan mate look forward to meeting up with you and some of the other falconers , im always willing to learn from others , i dont class myself as an experience display falconer but i can fly a bird :cool:, im also looking forward to the rehab side and how its done and the black spars of course hope to see you mate atb mark

[Hardcore Hawker]

hi dylan mate look forward to meeting up with you and some of the other falconers , im always willing to learn from others , i dont class myself as an experience display falconer but i can fly a bird :cool:, im also looking forward to the rehab side and how its done and the black spars of course hope to see you mate atb mark

Mark, with all the beer they drink the only one needing Re-hab may be you :rolleyes:

[Pearl]

Mark, with all the beer they drink the only one needing Re-hab may be you :rolleyes::supz::supz:

[Aman]

Mark, with all the beer they drink the only one needing Re-hab may be you :rolleyes:

This is the Truth, we also have the odd weeds that grow in our pens, some say they have medicinal properties, i say :cool: our birds eat them, it makes them faster

On a serious note, im sure you will have great fun, you will see alot of Bspars to, from what i have heard, other Mark has a heap of them.

Regards
Alec

[Little Joe]

we also have the odd weeds that grow in our pens, some say they have medicinal properties, i say :cool: our birds eat them, it makes them faster

Regards
Alec

Disgrace on the gardener who lets his birds get to them first... :rolleyes:

[K.Massey]

Go on Mark, tempt him PLEASE :lol:

Pure quality:supz:

[K.Massey]

i would like to say thank you very much for this fantastic opportunity for me to come out and do something ive always wanted to do from bieng a child ,

OMG Mark just caught up on this thread...congratulations bud....green as hell man:supz:

[Pearl]

OMG Mark just caught up on this thread...congratulations bud....green as hell man:supz:thanks kev mate :supz:

[Alan G]

All the best wit you time in SA Mark. From what i've been told by my cousin, it is a hidden paradise. Just remember they don't have pussy cats over there, but great big ruddy Lions. :lol::lol::yawinkle:

[Big JoeJoe]

When do you go Mark? Good luck mate, I would of loved the chance of that but I hate long periods of Sun lol lol lol.

Have a great time and get the most out of the experience mate. It could change you life.

Cheers Joe

[Pearl]

All the best wit you time in SA Mark. From what i've been told by my cousin, it is a hidden paradise. Just remember they don't have pussy cats over there, but great big ruddy Lions. :lol::lol::yawinkle:pmsl thanks alan :yawinkle:

[Pearl]

When do you go Mark? Good luck mate, I would of loved the chance of that but I hate long periods of Sun lol lol lol.

Have a great time and get the most out of the experience mate. It could change you life.

Cheers Joethanks big fella , i dont care about the weather mate its the experience as you say , atb mark

[DeadDogs]

All the best Mark,you lucky devil.