Skote Petoors (Good Shooting Pretorius)

[@rogerbrookes3515]

Outstanding Dave! Great history and production, knowledge and research.. Many thanks for posting always appreciated.

[@carvingsfromtheveldt5945]

Hi there Roger. Please excuse delayed reply - life is busy and we have had visitors staying with us. Really appreciate your kind comments. This makes all the time and work (without payment) seem worthwhile! Cheers and Merry Xmas, Dave G.

[@carvingsfromtheveldt5945]

Hi Roger, many thanks for your kind comments. I am pleased that you enjoyed the videos. Cheers, Dave G.

[@srpski_kaktus9091]

Love the videos they show great detail regarding the Anglo-Boer wars, something that is essentially unheard of here in the U.S. Keep up the amazing work!

[@carvingsfromtheveldt5945]

Hi there. Many thanks for your kind comments. Cheers and Merry Xmas, Dave G.

[@jacoklopper4772]

Great video and information. Thank you Sir.

[@jimdalwood9985]

It’s good of you to put the time and effort into the research for yet another intriguing video, it’s well appreciated. Thank you.

[@carvingsfromtheveldt5945]

Hello Jim. Really appreciate your kind comments. This makes all the time and work (without payment) seem worthwhile! Cheers and Merry Xmas, Dave G.

[@mwerner48]

I second all of the previous very positive comments. A great video as usual and I always look forward to them

[@carvingsfromtheveldt5945]

Hi there Michael. I really appreciate your kind comments and your continued support. Cheers and Merry Xmas, Dave G.

[@noahcount7132]

Another excellent historical gem from the Boer Wars Era, Dave. Many, many thanks for making these KZbin videos. Have you considered, would you consider offering your three "Carvings From The Veldt" volumes through Books On War Australia internet booksellers of Manly (greater Brisbane) QLD? Recently I purchased "We Are Here, Too" from BOWA, which chronicled the service of ANZAC Sister Olive Haynes in Egypt, Greece, and France during World War One, sourced from Olive's diaries, letters, and related materials. My internet purchase transaction with Books On War Australia, was smooth, seamless, and altogether satisfactory. Your USA representative was not a source I felt confident doing business with, and was understocked as well.

[@carvingsfromtheveldt5945]

Hello Noah, Excuse delayed reply - life is busy and we have had visitors staying with us. Really appreciate your kind comments. This makes all the time and work (without payment) seem worthwhile! I have contacted Books on War Australia and they will be purchasing all 3 of my books in the very near future. They are good operators. Alternatively you could try Abrams on: [e-mail] Cheers and thanks, Dave G.

[@M.M.83-U]

At the same time one informative video and one emotional storytelling. Thanks.

[@carvingsfromtheveldt5945]

Hi M M, Thanks for the compliments. Glad you enjoyed the video. Regards and Merry Xmas, Dave G.

[@garthpienaar6154]

Awesome Dave - and thanks for keeping this history alive.

[@carvingsfromtheveldt5945]

Hi Garth, Glad you enjoyed it. My apologies for the delay. I am 72 and not 'pc Savvy'...so I did not know "Where" to see your reply!! Thanks for watching and for your comments, Cheers, Dave G.

[@petercollingwood522]

Fantastic video. I'm from SA myself originally. My grandfather was a British soldier in the third Anglo Boer war, who stayed on afterwards. I was impressed by your pronounciation and am delighted to have foundyour channle. I'm going to watch all your videos. If they are all as good as this they'll be well worth it.

[@carvingsfromtheveldt5945]

Thank you for your kind words Peter. Excuse the very delayed reply! Cheers, Dave G.

[@AroundTheHouseWithDani]

awesome

[@carvingsfromtheveldt5945]

So many thanks Danielle. Cheers, Dave G.

[@paulheiser1]

Great research.

[@carvingsfromtheveldt5945]

Hi Paul, Many thanks Mate...and all the BEST for the Festive Season. Cheers, Dave G.

[@Tyler-xr5po]

Great video, thank you. I am looking forward to bidding on this beautiful rifle once you list it for auction.

[@carvingsfromtheveldt5945]

Hi there Tyler. Appreciate your comments about the video and glad you enjoyed it. I am getting a bit 'Long in the Tooth' so one day all my treasures will have to go...but IF I can hang on to them a bit longer, I will be grateful! Cheers and Merry Xmas, Dave G.

[@neelsmuller3716]

This is so intersting!!

[@carvingsfromtheveldt5945]

Hi Neels, Many thanks for watching. Cheers, Dave G.

[@antrog1895]

Great stuff again 👍👍👍 Interesting about the wearing of the medals. Cheers

[@carvingsfromtheveldt5945]

Hi there Ant. Really appreciate your kind comments and continued support. This makes all the time and work (without payment) seem worthwhile! Last weekend I was fortunate to inspect two medal groups to 'Ex-Boers' who later fought in WW1. Both had the DTD Boer decoration, as well as a British DCM and another with a DSO. Really magnificent groups of medals. Cheers and Merry Xmas, Dave G.

[@stephenhunt3200]

Thank you Dave for an outstanding video. Where is the monument at 1:55? He is mentioned on page 174 of your excellent Vol 2, but no monument is shown.

[@carvingsfromtheveldt5945]

Hi Stephen, Thanks for your kind kind comments. The monument for Lood's father, Henning Pretorius, is located at the Church Street Cemetery in Pretoria. If you refer to the 'Long Tom' statue, that is located at 'Long Tom Pass' in the eastern Transvaal. After the last battle here, all four Long Toms were destroyed by the Boers. Cheers, Dave G.

[@stephenhunt3200]

​@carvingsfromtheveldt5945 Hi Dave, thanks for the reply and I hope that you are keeping well. I will be visiting the Kruger National Park next month with my wife. Will the trip from O R Tambo airport take us anywhere near Long Tom Pass?

[@carvingsfromtheveldt5945]

@@stephenhunt3200 It is in that area..I think about 1.5 hours from Kruger Park. Best to ask your tour guide. Sadly I have never been there. Enjoy your holiday. Cheers, Dave G.

[@stephenhunt3200]

​@carvingsfromtheveldt5945 Thanks, if we drive through the pass, I'll send you a photo of Long Tom!

[@carvingsfromtheveldt5945]

@@stephenhunt3200 Thank you !

[@rowanbrown4775]

I have an all matching rifle just like that serial no 3603!

[@carvingsfromtheveldt5945]

Hi Rowan, Thanks for watching. Does your carbine S/No. 3603 have a name or any decorations carved onto the stock? If so, please send me a photo? Cheers, Dave G.

[@timothytietz9194]

lots of videos but did you mention the kortneck ammo. last one i saw here in wisc-usa was 25.00. think dm german headstamp.