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Kevin Gallagher
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   I'm still dealing with a few effects of my trip that have made it tough for me to get up let alone get to my computer for more than a few minutes since I've been home.

   African food has a strange way of affecting an American Digestive system after a week or so and jet lag is a bear to overcome...expecially for a less than regular air traveler. Along with the food effects, I'm unable to use my left arm or hand due to my shoulder being immobilized right now.

   Here is a single photo of the guitar built for the trip with a backdrop of the hills of Tanzania. It was taken next to the dirt airstrip where we landed during our two day excursion to the Massai Mara region west of Nairobi for a safari before we daparted for home. It was easy to realize how small and insignificant we are out there in those vast expanses of open land filled with huge numbers of wild animals. I'm glad that it gave me a true perspective of the fact that I am significant and can make a heavy impact in my home, though.

   I'll post a short series of photos and some commentary on some of the experiences I had on the trip later, but wanted to drop a note now while I'm standing. I know how boring someone else's trip discussion can become quickly so I'll spare you all but the essentials. I'll also be posting a larger series of photos at a hosting drop for people to view if they're interested in the future.

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Very Cool

You could have got a lion to pose with it


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Awesome view and guitar!


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Great shot. Target practice anyone?   

You get to feeling better Kevin, then we want the whole enchilada.
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Wow, That is a beautiful photograph!

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Kudos Kevin, great pic and wonderful guitar!


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Beautiful shot! A good deed has been accomplished. Welcome back and take care of yourself.

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Sam Price
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A stunning photograph...I have been following this guitar thread on other forums...

BTW, the "digestive" troubles are extremely common for the average Westerner not used to high bacteria levels in Africa..my Husband's parents REALLY suffered upon their return to the UK from a missions trip for the Church...



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Awesome Kevin! Hey howabout a picture of you playing that beauty in Africa!

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Very very cool shot, guitar and all!!!

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That is one of the most amazing guitars. You sould be proud!!!!

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Kevin,

WOW the guitar is amazing by itself but to see the Lion Head inlay blending into the tall African grass....

Priceless and poetic.


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That one is going in the next OLF screensaver. Very nice Kevin.

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[QUOTE=Kevin Gallagher] I know how boring someone else's trip discussion can become[/QUOTE]
We WANT to see YOUR vacation slides!!!     
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Thanks for posting this, Kevin. Fantastic.

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Hamana hamana hamana hamana hamana hamana hamana hamana hamana hamana hamana hamana hamana hamana hamana hamana hamana hamana hamana...

Kevin that rocks!!

I know you don't advertise but that shot is a marketer's dream...

I really like the way that guitar turned out, incredibly tasteful and artful, good stuff...

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Rod I was thinking just that when I first saw the picture -- great screen saver!

Kevin great shot! Hope your stomach recovers and your shoulder heels quickly.
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Come on Kevin, stop teasing!!! Post More Pictures

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[QUOTE=Sprockett] Hamana hamana hamana hamana hamana hamana hamana hamana hamana hamana hamana hamana hamana hamana hamana hamana hamana hamana hamana...



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[QUOTE=Serge Poirier]   

I didn't know you spoke the Bear language!

That's what i say when hungry! [/QUOTE]
Oh for a bowl of Cherrios!!!!

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WOW! what an amazing guitar in such an amazing place for such an amazing cause!! did I just say that?


Kevin, how about more pictures?

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