Why? It is the way most of us remember being introduced to Africa in our youths. They really were quite a remarkable coule.
Oh well.... You know how it is.... Things on the Internet have a way of being very temporary and transient. Quite frankly, it warms my old heart to see that some folks here are still interested in this thread and its topic.
Small update: Osa's Mauser rifle is still safely in my possession but, sadly, I haven't shot it yet even after all this time. I've just had other things on my mind such as the sorry economy and worries about my job. Such is life....
I've just had other things on my mind such as the sorry economy and worries about my job. Such is life.... 
