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- Mon Aug 13, 2012 3:36 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: En so ry ons Serengeti toe...
- Replies: 196
- Views: 96090
Re: En so ry ons Serengeti toe...
A magical report - words so well arranged that all my senses were/are engaged. Thank you. My favourite photos - the 2 cats facing opposite and your daughter's tree. Looking forward to the rest.
- Tue Jul 31, 2012 4:29 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: etosha en hoanib rivier trippie in namibia
- Replies: 92
- Views: 10671
Re: etosha en hoanib rivier trippie in namibia
Dankie Andre, lekker gelees en gekyk en gejuk...
- Tue Jul 31, 2012 4:14 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Hello from Santiago
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1803
Re: Hello from Santiago
Hallo and welcome, Jose. Was in Santiago in October last year. Awesome food and wine. My biggest regret that we did not take a week or two to explore your wonderful country. But, it is on our bucket list.
- Thu May 31, 2012 11:25 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Where to find Malamoo Xtra tents
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3007
Re: Where to find Malamoo Xtra tents
Jammer, Willem sien nou eers jy soek fotos. Gelukkig het Mark tot hulp gesnel. Van Zyl - You can also try http://www.ozzza.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;. They advertise the eXtra for R1234.00 (neat number!), free delivery. Bought my first one from them trouble free, ...
- Tue May 29, 2012 8:54 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Where to find Malamoo Xtra tents
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3007
Re: Where to find Malamoo Xtra tents
Here's a description from a commercial site: Malamoo tents are the quality pop-up tent that self erect in just 3 seconds. No more fiddling around with poles and flys. The poles are fixed to the skin. You just throw it in the air and it self erects. These tents have a waterproof Fly (1500mm) and brea...
- Tue May 29, 2012 8:47 am
- Forum: Polls
- Topic: Which fridge?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 17745
Re: Which fridge?
Stephan - Wegry recently did a review on fridges. The National Luna Weekender 52 L dual did not come out well as it is intended for just that - a weekender. I do agree that a dual is handy, but in that size rather go for a more insulated make - like Engel or ARB. The ARBs all have two compartments a...
- Tue May 29, 2012 8:33 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Where to find Malamoo Xtra tents
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3007
Re: Where to find Malamoo Xtra tents
Mark - the Xtra has an additional compartement in front for luggage, which is handy. The tent sleeps 2 very comfortably. Price in the range of R1000.00. Of all the popups I have seen, the Malamoo is by far the roomiest, highest and sturdiest. Flysheet buildt in.
- Mon May 28, 2012 4:37 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Where to find Malamoo Xtra tents
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3007
Re: Where to find Malamoo Xtra tents
Try 4x4 Mega World. They had a special on some time ago. You can phone Richard Giller at 0833200026 or 021 511 3311. That's the branch Paarden Eiland way. I bought 2 at the Somerset branch. Good tents.
- Sun May 27, 2012 11:52 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 2012
- Replies: 42
- Views: 8059
Re: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 20
Sounds about right Eric - Victorian house, more than 100 years old, built with local slate and clay. Oregon pine floors, windows and shutters.
- Fri May 18, 2012 12:57 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Botswana, Zim & Caprivi Trip Report
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2639
Re: Botswana, Zim & Caprivi Trip Report
Dankie Rudi, laat my terugverlang na ons trippie Des 11/Jan 12 (viewtopic.php?f=4&t=23356" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;).
Daai miskruier herinner my aan:
Daai miskruier herinner my aan:
- Fri May 18, 2012 12:16 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Zimbabwe - Hwange (Wankie) National Park
- Replies: 108
- Views: 16887
Re: Zimbabwe - Hwange (Wankie) National Park
Thanks, Mark. Best of reads, as always.
- Thu May 03, 2012 8:44 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Namakwa, Namakwa.........Northern Cape!
- Replies: 47
- Views: 6018
Re: Namakwa, Namakwa.........Northern Cape!
Thanks Mark. You write the best reports, as always. Am somewhat confused trying to follow you on the Appendix 1 maps downloaded above, but will probably become clear as you go on.
- Mon Apr 23, 2012 3:09 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Nuwe outjie in die Klub
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2163
Re: Nuwe outjie in die Klub
Welkom Francois. Klink vir my na 'n interressante werk.
- Mon Apr 23, 2012 3:06 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Baviaanskloof 31March/ 6 April 2012
- Replies: 38
- Views: 4493
Re: Baviaanskloof 31March/ 6 April 2012
Great report, have filed for future reference. Thanks for the trouble, Niel.
- Thu Apr 12, 2012 2:31 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: bostoe 2012 khaudum en mamili=caprivi
- Replies: 81
- Views: 6735
Re: bostoe 2012 khaudum en mamili=caprivi
Ek laaik daai sticker!! En hoe het die splinter in die oog beland???
- Mon Apr 09, 2012 8:11 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Karoo Nasionale Park
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3374
Re: Karoo Nasionale Park
Ai, die Karoo het darem 'n eie bekoring, en nou leeus ook! Pragtige fotos, baie dankie. Daai pas lyk rof??
- Tue Apr 03, 2012 3:44 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: New here
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2960
Re: New here
Welkom Christo, toe ek my SC destyds aangeskaf het, het ek Pieter se raad met goeie gevolg gevolg.
- Tue Apr 03, 2012 3:43 pm
- Forum: Fishing
- Topic: Fishing stories and pics
- Replies: 111
- Views: 22708
Re: Fishing stories and pics
So, going to stay in a kliphuisie next to the Breede River this weekend. Decided to try my hand at some carp fishing, seems the least strenous! The salesman gave me a quick course. Hope to catch something!
- Wed Mar 07, 2012 7:50 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Botswana travel question.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1556
Re: Botswana travel question.
Yes, Steve, from Kasane to the gate at Ngoma is a main, tarred road, but look out for animals, especially elephants, and some hyena looking for spoils. From there the B334 starts off as a tar road, can't remember how far, guess about 30 or so kms. Then you hit the sand tracks. You should easily do t...
- Wed Mar 07, 2012 11:00 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: khaudom en caprivi
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2852
Re: khaudom en caprivi
Sien uit na die reisverslag hieroor!
- Wed Mar 07, 2012 10:46 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Botswana travel question.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1556
Re: Botswana travel question.
We travelled from Kasane through the Chobe to Maun and then Ganzi during January 2012 - trip report here: http://www.hilux4x4.co.za/views/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=23356" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;. Decided to risk doing it on our own (one vehicle) because we were statione...
- Mon Feb 20, 2012 7:53 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Kaap tot TweeRiviere roete
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1626
Re: Kaap tot TweeRiviere roete
Ons het VanRhynsdorp oor Loeriesfontein, dan grondpad tot by Brandvlei, en daarvandaan Upington, gery. Is so 40 of wat kilometer korter as oor Calvinia as ek reg uitwerk. Goeie grondpad.
- Fri Feb 10, 2012 3:30 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Your favourite SA holliday destination and why?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1710
Re: Your favourite SA holliday destination and why?
Oorweeg die Rooikat ekoroete in die Namaqua Nasionale Park, Stephan. Dit sluit die gedeelte tussen die Groen- en Spoegriviere in. Jy kan die parkbestuurder, Bernard van Lente, kontak vir meer besonderhede (bernard.vanlente@sanparks.org). Wegry het ook al 'n artikel of 2 oor hieroor geplaas. Junie, J...
- Fri Feb 10, 2012 3:05 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 2012
- Replies: 42
- Views: 8059
Re: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 20
From Sossusvlei we decided a visit to the Fish River Canyon was a must. Then, sadly, we had to return home. Our accomodation at the Canyon Lodge 94 Canyon lodge blyplek.JPG Sun setting, moon rising from lodge 95 Visrivier skeurvallei park maanopkoms.JPG View of the Fish River Canyon 96 Visrivier ske...
- Fri Feb 10, 2012 11:42 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Kgalagadi en ELDERS
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4415
Re: Kgalagadi en ELDERS
WOW vir daai avatar!!! Elders in the lion's den!
- Fri Feb 10, 2012 11:39 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Your favourite SA holliday destination and why?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1710
Re: Your favourite SA holliday destination and why?
Moeilik, elke plekkie het sy eie bekoring, maar kampeer langs die see tussen die Groen- en Spoegriviere is spesiaal sielsverkwikkend.
- Fri Feb 10, 2012 11:33 am
- Forum: Anything Else for sale
- Topic: Dash - storage cover / protectors - From R395.00
- Replies: 150
- Views: 3480
Re: Dash - storage cover / protectors - From R395.00
Een vir my SC Vigo asb, Mark.
- Fri Feb 10, 2012 11:24 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 2012
- Replies: 42
- Views: 8059
Re: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 20
Sossusvlei accommodation
Sossusvlei lodge menu
Bad moon rising
And setting
Sossusvlei oryx
Sossusvlei highway
- Wed Feb 08, 2012 3:06 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Kgalagadi en ELDERS
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4415
Re: Kgalagadi en ELDERS
Lekker gelees, dankie Chris.
- Wed Feb 08, 2012 11:24 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 2012
- Replies: 42
- Views: 8059
Re: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 20
And that was the end of PART 2 (on our own, planned) of our trip. PART 3 (on our own, unplanned), our trip back to Koringberg was about to commence. Initially we thought to go back on tar through Botswana via Nata, Francistown and Gaberone, but were informed that this road was well potholed, under c...
- Mon Feb 06, 2012 4:26 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: New Member - Cleaner met sy Bakkie
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2513
Re: New Member - Cleaner met sy Bakkie
Welkom Ernst. Awesome bakkie, dit kan net lekkerder wees om by die duikplek uit te kom as om te duik!
- Mon Feb 06, 2012 3:57 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 2012
- Replies: 42
- Views: 8059
Re: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 20
Back, went camping at the river. Here's a photo, just to wet your appetite. Then on with the trip. Picture1.jpg From Kasane in Botswana we took the short trip to the Victoria falls in Zimbabwe. Tourist trap 70 Vic valle Zimbabwe toeristelokval.JPG 71 Vic valle.JPG 72 Vic valle sproei.JPG 73 Vic vall...
- Thu Feb 02, 2012 12:40 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Krokodil, krokodil...
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2593
Re: Krokodil, krokodil...
Wow, straight from a horror movie!
- Thu Feb 02, 2012 12:36 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: 1000ste Post
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2407
Re: 1000ste Post
Well done, Thomas. Looking at the posts of some of the gents above - 12921, 15520, 16169...- we have some way to go!
- Thu Feb 02, 2012 12:32 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Proud New Member - Trankalahari 515
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2373
Re: Proud New Member - Trankalahari 515
Welcome David, a spade and a good attitude will take you far, especially in a Hilux!
- Thu Feb 02, 2012 8:06 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Mountain Man's Confession
- Replies: 49
- Views: 3665
Re: Mountain Man's Confession
Love that cruiser, enjoy Craig!
- Thu Feb 02, 2012 7:50 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 2012
- Replies: 42
- Views: 8059
Re: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 20
In Kasane the stop streets ain't for humans only. Picture1.jpg The Chobe Park extends into the river, so one has to go on a river game cruise as well. One of the anti-poaching units is situated on the banks of the river. No pictures allowed. Apparently they are deadly (!) serious about poaching in B...
- Wed Feb 01, 2012 4:51 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 2012
- Replies: 42
- Views: 8059
Re: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 20
Shall give available co-ordinates at the end, Mark. On with the game drive in the Chobe National Park. Chobe game drive 4 55 Chobe nog verkeer.JPG Chobe game drive 5 - old grumpy 56 Chobe nors verby.JPG Chobe game drive 6 - baby on board 57 Chobe baba aan boord .JPG Chobe game drive 7 - pampers 58 C...
- Wed Feb 01, 2012 8:34 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 2012
- Replies: 42
- Views: 8059
Re: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 20
From Mazambala island back into Botswana via Katima Mulilo. We based in The Old House in Kasane for 4 nights. The Old House is in town, right on the river. The Old House lapa 49 The Old House lapa ontspan.JPG Playing in the Old House garden 48 The Old House Kasane Botswana speeltyd in die tuin.JPG S...
- Tue Jan 31, 2012 9:54 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 2012
- Replies: 42
- Views: 8059
Re: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 20
Thanks for all the encouraging and positive comments, much appreciated. From Ngepi Camp we travelled to Mazambala island, just past Kongola, about in the middle of the Caprivi strip. Noticeable in the Caprivi, as opposed to Botswana, are the crops cultivated on small pieces of land by families. Wond...
- Mon Jan 30, 2012 8:56 am
- Forum: Trail Reports
- Topic: Trail Report - Babylonstoren 4x4 28/01/2012
- Replies: 47
- Views: 9983
Re: 28th Jan. WC Dayouting - Babylonstoren 4x4
Sjoe, my adrenalien pomp net van die fotos kyk, moes ontsagwekkend in die werklikheid gewees het! Thys, mal oor jou manier van fotos aflaai. Dit kan net makliker wees as om een vir een af te laai! En dit kyk lekker. Het onmiddellik Picasa afgelaai, maar nou moet jy 'n lesing gee oor die meganika ver...
- Mon Jan 30, 2012 7:47 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 2012
- Replies: 42
- Views: 8059
Re: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 20
VEHICLE TROUBLES: Glad to be able do say the Hilux gave no mechanical troubles during our 8 000 km trip. Apart from the number plate which we had to re-attach, the front window pane of the African Outback canopy fell to the inside of the canopy on the Namibian gravel roads. Again using our battery p...
- Sun Jan 29, 2012 6:07 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 2012
- Replies: 42
- Views: 8059
Re: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 20
BOTSWANA ROADS: The most interesting, people built bus stops - picture of the best one we encountered, below. Lots of cattle, donkeys, goats, people beside and on the road and potholes in the roads. We had one very close encounter with two calves. From Moremi we went a little bit south to Sehithwa, ...
- Sun Jan 29, 2012 5:49 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 2012
- Replies: 42
- Views: 8059
Re: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 20
Some more pictures from Moremi National Park Spreading wings 30 Moremi sprei sy vlerke.JPG Well striped 31 Moremi goedgestreep.JPG Dangerous dance 32 Moremi Dans van die prooi en jagters.JPG Fourth bridge 33 Moremi vierde brug .JPG Concentration 34 Moremi poelepadkonsentrasie.JPG Road of water pools...
- Fri Jan 27, 2012 11:50 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 2012
- Replies: 42
- Views: 8059
Re: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 20
Next we camped for two nights just outside of the south gate of Moremi National Park. The camp site is called Kaziikini and Shandereka. Great camp, with neat, clean and working ablution facilities. We also had the use of a lapa there. Moremi was certainly a highlight for us. Lots of water to negotia...
- Fri Jan 27, 2012 9:56 am
- Forum: Medical forum
- Topic: Effective treatment for scorpion and spider bites
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6393
Re: Effective treatment for scorpion and spider bites
Thanks for the appreciation, the pleasure is mine.
- Fri Jan 27, 2012 8:28 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 2012
- Replies: 42
- Views: 8059
Re: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 20
Some more Okavango delta pics.
Breakfast in progress... Bird Another bird Multitasking with book, camera and binoculars!!
Breakfast in progress... Bird Another bird Multitasking with book, camera and binoculars!!
- Fri Jan 27, 2012 8:19 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 2012
- Replies: 42
- Views: 8059
Re: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 20
Mark - That's Kalbas Nell's cruiser. From Lekhubu island to Deltarain Sitatunga Camp, just outside Maun for an overnight stop, some lovely showers, Hilux wash and re-stocking. The Hilux getting some tlc at the best equipped facility in Maun. 16 Bestoegeruste motorwassery in Maun.JPG Then off to Sepo...
- Thu Jan 26, 2012 7:33 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 2012
- Replies: 42
- Views: 8059
Re: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 20
Then off to Lekhubu island on the Magadigadi pans. This time of year the normal entrance route is not always do-able. If not (consult the guy at the gate), there is a long way around. We were able to do the normal route. Had great fun on this slippery slide, one or two 360 degree turns, but no damag...
- Thu Jan 26, 2012 4:13 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 2012
- Replies: 42
- Views: 8059
Re: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 20
Botswana in December, but that's hot and wet!!! - said many a person. True, but during the day one is travelling in an airconditioned Hilux, then in the late afternoon the rain cools everything down, making for a comfortable sleep in a tent. But, yes, in the parks the roads can become troublesome, w...
- Thu Jan 26, 2012 3:42 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 2012
- Replies: 42
- Views: 8059
Re: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 20
We left Koringberg one afternoon and progressed to Loeriesfontein. Had a great time with the locals in the pub of our accomodation, but regretted it in the morning. Then on to Upington (Dessert Palace Hotel) via gravel to Brandvlei. Next morning to Mafikeng (Protea Hotel had a great special on). Nex...
- Thu Jan 26, 2012 3:25 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 2012
- Replies: 42
- Views: 8059
Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe December 2011 and January 2012
A spider bite, which conventional medicine can only treat with antibiotics for secondary infection, almost ruined the long awaited trip, but herbs came to the rescue. See http://www.hilux4x4.co.za/views/viewtopic.php?f=146&t=23354" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; This was...
- Thu Jan 26, 2012 3:03 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Botswana - Zimbabwe - Namibia December 2011 Trip
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2450
Re: Botswana - Zimbabwe - Namibia December 2011 Trip
Hi Wayne - Check out this post for a remedy for spider bites: viewtopic.php?f=146&t=23354" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
- Thu Jan 26, 2012 2:44 pm
- Forum: Medical forum
- Topic: Effective treatment for scorpion and spider bites
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6393
Effective treatment for scorpion and spider bites
SWAMBO got bitten by a spider whilst we were camping next to the Berg river. We did not see the spider, but suspect it was a little yellow one (maybe someone can shed more light). Clearly though a poisonous one as the 2 bite sites (on her ankle and lower leg) became progressively worse. All the doct...
- Mon Dec 05, 2011 11:12 am
- Forum: Community Responsibility
- Topic: Khaudum Nasionale Park(Nam) Hilux event
- Replies: 144
- Views: 67531
Re: Khaudum Nasionale Park(Nam) Hilux event
Further to my post on the new management for Khaudum accomodation - see this link for more information: http://www.travel-namibia.com/2011/05/khaudum-national-park/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; In an undated (probably around April 2011) Namibia Country Lodges newsletter t...
- Tue Nov 29, 2011 3:09 pm
- Forum: Community Responsibility
- Topic: Khaudum Nasionale Park(Nam) Hilux event
- Replies: 144
- Views: 67531
Re: Khaudum Nasionale Park(Nam) Hilux event
I have read somewhere that a Namibian Safari company is taking over the camping infrastructure in Khaudum in 2012, apparently the same group does some sterling work in other reserves.
- Mon Oct 03, 2011 11:42 am
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Hello from Uganda
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2069
Re: Hello from Uganda
Welcome Abdi.
- Tue Sep 20, 2011 3:24 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: How to change a fuelfilter on a 3.0 d4d
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4805
Re: How to change a fuelfilter on a 3.0 d4d
Got the enclosed instructions somewhere.
- Wed Sep 07, 2011 12:13 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Camping Drink?
- Replies: 59
- Views: 4639
Re: Camping Drink?
Cognac
- Wed Aug 24, 2011 10:14 am
- Forum: Members' Vehicles
- Topic: Hilux took me by supprise!
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4023
Re: Hilux took me by supprise!
Welcome, Mike. I'm afraid the infection is incurable, but if poorer in pocket, you and your family will gain far more in spirit.