Springbok in Natal from 2010 through to 2015

Pleasent suprise, my sons just paid for a ticket to fly to Durban. So will be spending the weekend trudging around Isandlawana.
Ill be in touch next week guys.

Regards

hi all.
What we wouldnt give to trudge around Isandlwana for a weekend . :lol!: . Hope he doesnt forget the camera.
Looking forward to springbok"s photos. :lol: .
cheers 90th.

Some guys have all the luck. Make you right with the camera..

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1) Springbok and Son at the site of Younghusband’s last stand Isandlwana.
2) Flood plain near Rorkes drift
3) Springbok struggling up the route Melvill and Coghill took during their attempt to save the colours.


Photo's supplied by Springbok on location.

hi springbok9.
Good pic"s , thanks pete for posting them. That flood plain looks like prime Mamba Country .
cheers 90th.

Mamba Country Help Please

hi Dave .
Mamba country , As in the deadly snake the Black Mamba , can be dangerous if stirred up and also Damn dangerous
if they aren"t . .
cheers 90th.

hi pete ,
Thats all you would need , the right horn and a few of them ,
cheers 90th.

I wonder if during the Zulu attack at Isandlwana if any Zulu were bitten. I don't think i would be standing where Springbok's son is. Unless there was a rasied platform, lets say about 20 foot high.

November to March April is snake season, particularly after the first summer rains. Black Mambas are lethal and one of the world’ most poisonous snakes.

But we are in May now so Springbok and co. Should be ok.

The Black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) is the longest venomous snake in Africa, averaging around 2.5m (8 ft), and sometimes growing up to 4.3m (14 ft). Its potent venom, relatively large size, and overall ferocity of its attacks makes it popularly the most feared snake in Africa. Its name is due to the black inside of its mouth; the actual color of the skin varies, from dull yellowish-green to a gun-metal grey. It is one of the fastest snakes in the world, capable of moving at 4.5 to 5.4 meters per second (16–20 km/hr, 10–12 mph).

Despite its name, the Black mamba's skin color is actually olive, brownish, gray, or sometimes khaki in color. The younger Black mambas are lighter, appearing gray or olive green. The Black mamba’s belly is cream-colored, sometimes blended with green or yellow. The Black mamba also appears to have lateral bars running down its body. This effect is from dark spots or blotches that speckle the back half of the body and alternating dark and light scales near the posterior. Their smooth scales are at mid-body, in 23 to 25 rows. The eyes are dark brown to black, with a silvery-white to yellow edge on the pupils. The adult Black mamba's length ranges from 2.0 to 3.0 meters, with an average length of 2.2 to 2.7 meters long (8 ft).[3] There have been rare cases of Black Mambas reaching lengths of 4.3 and even 4.5 meters long (14.7 ft). They weigh on average about 1.6 kg (3.5 lbs).

The Black Mamba lives in Africa. Its distribution ranges from Eritrea in the north-east, through to South Africa, and as far west as Namibia. This includes Swaziland, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Angola, Malawi, and the Congo Basin.

The Black mamba thrives in the hot and humid environment of the region. The Black mamba returns to a permanent home after its daily behaviors (i. e. when it is not hunting, mating, or seeking quick refuge). The Black mamba is noted as playing a vital role in controlling rodent populations.It lives on rocky hills, riverine forest with downed trees providing shelter, and wooded-savannah. They have also been known to live in termite mounds and hollow trees. The Black mamba is not arboreal, but they can sometimes be found in trees.
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thanks joe

1. Is the valley of the Tugela river, the troops climbed these hills on the way to Rorkes Drift, and Isandlwana

2. We Christened him Chelmsford. Its that a Donkey or an Ass. :lol!:

3. Of course there were no bush shops for the invading cols

4. This is the actual battlefield at Rorkes Drift, the stones mark the line of the front barricades

5. This is the rebuilt hospital at RD its set back from the original but gives a good idea of the feel.

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Nice photo's Springbok.

And a nice swipe at Chelmsford again.

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And a nice swipe at Chelmsford again.

CTSG. That was down to me. Not Springbok.

Poor Old Chelmsford. Getting from all ways.

hi springbok9.
Great photo"s ,

ctsg.
As for the good Lord copping it all ways , One would think he would have been used to it . :lol!:
cheers 90th .

Took these from Franks folder off photobucket. Frank may want to name some of the locations. It would take to long to find original topics and post. But there are some good and informative photos. Some photos have locations on them.

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Trips from 2010 through to 2015. Fun times.

You were younger then. No more trips for you.

Hi Pete , I think it's about time you took up the Cudgels and got out there , time my friend is running out ! hahahahaha
90th

To busy restoring these bloody photo's Just got back all the photo's in CELEBRITIES REMEMBERED
Time consuming. I wish I was like you, and didn't know anything about computers

The worst nightmare is seeing a post where a member say's he can't seen the images in posts.

hahahahaha So true Pete , see.... being a dummy has it's advantages ! .
90th

Not a chance Pete, I spent three days there last week. Interesting on this thread is a comment by 90th:

hi all.
What we wouldnt give to trudge around Isandlwana for a weekend . :lol!: . Hope he doesnt forget the camera.
Looking forward to springbok"s photos. :lol: .
cheers 90th.

Now we cant keep the bugger away.

I think it was his first trip, he sent me a disc with photos on. I Keep saying i'll post them. I will down load and post soon. Then he will see how much older he looks now.

Hi Frank
HAHAHAHAHAHA Yes I read my post from 2010 , did bring a smile to my face ! . And yes , I find it hard to stop going there , as you did tell me that would happen before my first sojourn in 2014 ! .
90th

HAHAHAHAHAHA Thanks Pete , I think ????
90th

Strange old world Gary.
I spent 3 days there last week on horseback.
You should try it, give you a new view of things. And a bloody sore backside, had to stand up at the bar.

Frank unfortunately for me I have a massive fear of horses , I'll bet on them , but get on one .....NO HOPE my friend , got bitten once when I was a youngster , plus the fact my sister and her cavalry brigade used to ride horses at every chance they got , they all owned them , and if I was seen on the street.... I was fair game ! . I know how a zulu warrior felt as he was being ridden down by mounted troops . . I did become an expert on terrain and horse speeds !! .
90th

Sorry Mate, Ive really laughing, that's just to bloody funny.

90th

Go get em Frank!
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Steve

Busy searching through the old files and came across this topic. Thought it would be interesting to bring forward to see the old photos.

Cheers