Out of Africa - Page 34

Gate Keeper · 24th November 2022, 12:28

Most of you will know that in March this year I had a cardiac event and at the end of September I had major surgery to repair an abdominal aortic aneurysm which had become enlarged and dangerous. Both heart and aneurysm are now fixed and I am well again, so we are viewing the future positively and I am counting my blessings.

Recently I have booked to fly back to Kenya in just over 2 weeks time where I am planning on getting back into photography having upgraded the camera and lens etc,

Here is a photo from my archives I took on May 27 2021 of a Bee-Eater in Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa.

Thank you for looking and thank you very much for your patience, friendship and support through our difficult times.

A White-Throated-Bee-Eater

by Philip Gate Keeper, on Flickr

planenut · 24th November 2022, 14:30

Nice pic Phil. I do wish you well on your continued recovery, and your future excursions, Fred

coolcat · 24th November 2022, 19:15

Hi Phil,

I'm very much looking forward to seeing the results you get from your new kit when you get back out there.

Onwards and upwards with your recovery and hope we get to catch up soon

Gate Keeper · 25th November 2022, 07:28

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Originally Posted by planenut

Nice pic Phil. I do wish you well on your continued recovery, and your future excursions, Fred

Thank you Fred, my apologies for not being able to make it to the meets. A mutual friendly mechanic who likes to enjoy his privacy on the boards is giving us a lift to the airport. It’s so very kind of him to help out. Thank you Fred for your good wishes and thoughtfulness, much appreciated by Jessica and myself.

Gate Keeper · 25th November 2022, 07:32

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Originally Posted by coolcat

Hi Phil,

I'm very much looking forward to seeing the results you get from your new kit when you get back out there.

Onwards and upwards with your recovery and hope we get to catch up soon

Good morning Jeff and thank you for the encouragement. I am sorry to hear about your troubles with the shoulder and the eye. Thank goodness you are receiving treatment.

I am not sure when we will be able to make it over to Lady Emma, a beautiful thought

coolcat · 30th November 2022, 06:01

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Originally Posted by Gate Keeper

Good morning Jeff and thank you for the encouragement. I am sorry to hear about your troubles with the shoulder and the eye. Thank goodness you are receiving treatment.

I am not sure when we will be able to make it over to Lady Emma, a beautiful thought

Hi Phill & Jessica,

The door is always open (cabin door that is

) and I'm sure we shall make it happen at some point soon

Gate Keeper · 4th December 2022, 14:19

Seen in the garden April this year in Nairobi perched on a twig overseeing the bird table looking for a treat .....the colourful yellow and black Baglafecht Weaver.

Baglafecht weaver (Ploceus baglafecht)

by

Philip Gate Keeper, on Flickr

coolcat · 4th December 2022, 15:05

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Originally Posted by Gate Keeper

Seen in the garden April this year in Nairobi perched on a twig overseeing the bird table looking for a treat .....the colourful yellow and black Baglafecht Weaver.

Lovely capture Phil.

Don't get many of those round these parts

Gate Keeper · 5th December 2022, 10:14

Here are a couple of photos from my archives from last year of a colourful stork, seen in the wetlands of Amboseli National Park. Apologies for any noise or lack of feather details.

Saddle-billed Stork stands

by Philip Gate Keeper, on Flickr

Saddle-Billed Stork Amboseli National Park

by Philip Gate Keeper, on Flickr

Bluejon · 8th December 2022, 22:36

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Originally Posted by Gate Keeper

Most of you will know that in March this year I had a cardiac event and at the end of September I had major surgery to repair an abdominal aortic aneurysm which had become enlarged and dangerous. Both heart and aneurysm are now fixed and I am well again, so we are viewing the future positively and I am counting my blessings.

Recently I have booked to fly back to Kenya in just over 2 weeks time where I am planning on getting back into photography having upgraded the camera and lens etc,

Here is a photo from my archives I took on May 27 2021 of a Bee-Eater in Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa.

Thank you for looking and thank you very much for your patience, friendship and support through our difficult times.

A White-Throated-Bee-Eater

by Philip Gate Keeper, on Flickr

Hi Phil,

I haven't posted pics in this section for quite sometime, consequently not kept up to date with things, therefore Jan & I send you our sincere apologies for missing what you have been going through recently for which you are both in our deepest thoughts.

We are so glad to read you have been sorted with this & you are well again,great news Phil we are so happy for you & Jessica.

We therefore send you both our very best wishes, good health & happiness for the future, take care of each other our very best wishes for a happy, healthy & peaceful Christmas.

All our love & best wishes to Jessica & Yourself.....John & Jan.

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coolcat This is my second home Audi Q3 TDI S-Line Quattro Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clacton On Sea/On the boat somewhere Posts: 51,166 Thanks: 9,890 Thanked 12,235 Times in 8,232 Posts	Hi Phil, I'm very much looking forward to seeing the results you get from your new kit when you get back out there. Onwards and upwards with your recovery and hope we get to catch up soon __________________ Jeff.

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Gate Keeper This is my second home 4X4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nairobi Posts: 20,072 Thanks: 8,286 Thanked 7,017 Times in 4,160 Posts	Most of you will know that in March this year I had a cardiac event and at the end of September I had major surgery to repair an abdominal aortic aneurysm which had become enlarged and dangerous. Both heart and aneurysm are now fixed and I am well again, so we are viewing the future positively and I am counting my blessings. Recently I have booked to fly back to Kenya in just over 2 weeks time where I am planning on getting back into photography having upgraded the camera and lens etc, Here is a photo from my archives I took on May 27 2021 of a Bee-Eater in Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa. Thank you for looking and thank you very much for your patience, friendship and support through our difficult times. A White-Throated-Bee-Eater by Philip Gate Keeper, on Flickr

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planenut Regional Secretary Rover 1.8T Tourer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Heathrow Posts: 6,955 Thanks: 1,551 Thanked 2,036 Times in 1,264 Posts	Nice pic Phil. I do wish you well on your continued recovery, and your future excursions, Fred

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Gate Keeper This is my second home 4X4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nairobi Posts: 20,072 Thanks: 8,286 Thanked 7,017 Times in 4,160 Posts	Seen in the garden April this year in Nairobi perched on a twig overseeing the bird table looking for a treat .....the colourful yellow and black Baglafecht Weaver. Baglafecht weaver (Ploceus baglafecht) by Philip Gate Keeper, on Flickr

5th December 2022, 10:14	#339
Gate Keeper This is my second home 4X4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nairobi Posts: 20,072 Thanks: 8,286 Thanked 7,017 Times in 4,160 Posts	Here are a couple of photos from my archives from last year of a colourful stork, seen in the wetlands of Amboseli National Park. Apologies for any noise or lack of feather details. Saddle-billed Stork stands by Philip Gate Keeper, on Flickr Saddle-Billed Stork Amboseli National Park by Philip Gate Keeper, on Flickr