I Take My Dad On Safari. Masai Mara Kenya
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Жыл бұрынI fulfil a promise I made to my late father - to take him on safari.
I journey with a friend across the Great Rift Valley to Kenya's famous Masai Mara National Reserve, bringing with me a photograph of my late father and letters he wrote to me when I was travelling in east Africa in the late 1970s. It was the only way to fulfil my promise to take him on safari.
With thanks to:
Peter Cox for additional camera work
Far & Wild Travel www.farandwild.travel
Guide Phildell Nde'gwa, FoxTrail safaris www.foxtrailsafaris.co.ke
Gamewatchers www.gamewatchers.com
Ilkeliani Camp, Talek River
Lake Naivasha Country Club
I'm Mick Grewcock, retired from business and now self-learning the art of film-making.
My subjects are many but centre on our English landscape and its wildlife and I often feature our own woodland - Our Corner of England.
My Gear:
Insta360 X2
Panasonic GH5
Panasonic GH4
Panasonic 14mm-140mm f3.5-f5.6
Panasonic 100mm-400mm f4.0-f6.3
Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 EF
Lumix 25mm f1.7
Sigma 18-35mm EF Art
Vintage Helios M44-2 58mm f2
Vintage SMC Takumar 135mm f3.5
Vintage SMC Takumar 200mm f4
M42 to M43 adaptors
Viltrox Speedbooster 0.71 EF to M43
Viltrox Macro extension tubes
Variable ND filters
Canon G7X
GoPro Hero
GoPro Session 5
iPhone 11
Velbon DV-7000 tripod and fluid head & Reveille Video Tripod
Mini slider dolly
Koolertron 1M slider
Zhiyun Crane Plus
DJI Mavic Air drone
Neewer ND filters for Mavic Air
Rode Video MicPro on-camera microphone
Rode SmartLav lavalier microphone
Zoom H1 field stereo audio recorder
Final Cut Pro X
MacBook Pro 15"
iMac 27"
GTech & My Passport Storage
Filming usually in 4K (quad HD) and HD for slo-mo 8 & 10 bit. Cine-like D picture profile, modified.
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@marksmallman4572 Жыл бұрын
Lovely, and good to see you back again.
@johnlong3214 Жыл бұрын
Good to see you back Mick and I'm sure your dad enjoyed his trip. What a fantastic video thank you for the time you put into it and for sharing, be well. 👍
@MickGrewcock Жыл бұрын
Thank you John. Nice that you are still on watch.
@johnlong3214 Жыл бұрын
@@MickGrewcock I never give up on the good ones, I like honest, open videos with nothing hidden and give me quality over quantity any time.
@samuelstephens8909 Жыл бұрын
@@johnlong3214 Here here!
@ReasonAboveEverything Жыл бұрын
His parents didn't like him going to Africa but you just know his father was at least a little proud of him for doing that. What an absolute giga chad leaves his job and goes on the other side of the world with the only means of communication being letters. Damn that is just big balls. Beautiful video. Thank you for sharing. Made tear up.
@feur3556 Жыл бұрын
Glad to see you back grandpa
@MickGrewcock Жыл бұрын
😂
@socialanimal1837 Жыл бұрын
Glad to see you again mick, great work
@sturidgewell3840 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic, Mick. Thank you.
@guillemclapes5587 Жыл бұрын
Very glad to see you posting again, I’d been wondering if you had stopped making videos. Hope to see more content from your workshop and your corner of England!
@brettbeatnick Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Mick. Amazing footage
@hammerstoneartifacts4986 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic to hear your voice again brother!
@MickGrewcock Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@larryeddings3185 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful video, sir. It's very good to see a new video from you.
@MickGrewcock Жыл бұрын
Thank you Larry 🙏
@Pacific1957 Жыл бұрын
Lovely video Mick and great to have you back.
@Robbie12GS Жыл бұрын
Well done and good to see you again too!
@In_fluss Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing, 🙏 Still miss your bow building you inspired me to make my own. Thank you.
@isaiahglynn3622 Жыл бұрын
I am fitting with life and not wanting to be living anymore. I still feel that way. It is nice to see some people doing beautiful things 😌
@caninedrill_instructor5861 Жыл бұрын
Well done Mick.
@kickslinging Жыл бұрын
As soon as I saw the notification I jumped to watch the video. I really love all the videos you've made and great ti see you back. What a fantastic trip and tribute!
@MickGrewcock Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@xpenguin51 Жыл бұрын
I'm fighting back tears, just beautiful. My middle daughter got interested in archery watching your videos with me. We were worried about you having not made and content in a while. Your voice is amazing and the cinematography is simple and personal, relatable and peaceful. I really hope you continue making woodworking and archery videos also.
@MickGrewcock Жыл бұрын
Thank you Dennis. It was a video I had to make. As ever, done on a shoestring. I appreciate your comment very much. Mick
@mfullerdds Жыл бұрын
So very glad to have you back! You are a great story teller and your videography is superb. We spent six days in Kruger Natl. Park, ZA this past September and your video brought back many memories of Africa for us. Thank you and safe travels.
@dividendjourney Жыл бұрын
Longtime subscriber here! Absolutely loved to see a long awaiting post from the legendary film producer Mick!!! It's been far too long!.. Glad to see the trip went well, and you're father gotta ride with you; even if in spirit:) Always love the quality and consistency you place into every film!!! Hope you're continuing to be better everyday & enjoying life to the fullest! Are you still doing longbows& whatnot? Gonna make any hedgerow videos? Any story's to tell?! Man I love all those films & have watched a few multiple times!:) Take care Mick. Best, John Klein
@MickGrewcock Жыл бұрын
Hello John. That’s a very warming comment: thank you so much. Been away from cameras for best part of two years renovating and then moving into a property. I have plenty of stories left but I doubt I’ll return to the frequency of output as of old. Life is rather busy. But there will be others, though not about bows - I no longer make them. Thank you for sticking with me, I appreciate it. Keep well and safe during these troubling times. Best, Mick
@strasnmajstr4269 Жыл бұрын
Amazing video, glad to see you’re well!
@MickGrewcock Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@ronlancs1874 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic stuff Mick.
@MickGrewcock Жыл бұрын
Thank you Ron
@joseluisperezcobo4648 Жыл бұрын
Genial Mick, como siempre. Muchas gracias¡¡
@MickGrewcock Жыл бұрын
¡Gracias por vernos!
@WrathRuin Жыл бұрын
Great to have you back Mick! I'm sure your dad had a great time. What an amazing video. Hope you and the family are well. Take care.
@MickGrewcock Жыл бұрын
Thank you. All good thank you. Thank you for watching 🙏
@graemestewart3884 Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed the video fantastic work. Would love to go there to experience how beautiful it is. And to see all of the animals in the habitat that they are meant to be in 👍👍
@markirish7599 Жыл бұрын
Mick you have no idea how much you have helped me over the last few years. I was a heroin and methadone addict for 20 years I am now drug free since 2019 I got interested in woodworking as a child but I never had anyone to teach properly. I've made little shave horse. And buddliea walking stick I've grown over 20 different food plants including lemon 🍋 Orange. avocado .plum. apple. fig . From seed . I can name any fruit from these plants as they are a new verity because they are grown from seed .and I would love you to choose a name . I'm already calling my apple after the great gardening legend geoffrey Smith. Because his videos kept me alive and drug free during my darker days . Mick thank you for teaching me new skills and how to be a good man . Your lemon Orange fig and plum seedlings await your naming ceremony here in kildare Ireland 🇮🇪. Wishing you and your family and subscribers a very Happy Christmas 🎄 from Ireland 🇮🇪
@MickGrewcock Жыл бұрын
Good evening Mark. You are the hero of your story, I am merely the player of the tiniest bit part. But thank you for your kind words which I know are not your first of such kind. Some things I never forget. It would be an honour to name a plant. I choose the name of a man who, by word and deed, helped me find a path many years ago. If you watch my video ‘Gone Deolali’ you can see him. His name is Richard Richardson, now long deceased but never forgotten. Please might I offer Richard’s name for a seedling of your choice. I wish you well through Xmas and into 2023 Mark. I hope you achieve whatever you choose to achieve. And give Ireland a hug from me. In a previous life my mother in law was from County Clare. And this year we bid goodbye to a dear man whose roots lay deep in Irish soil. With him on one occasion we had the pleasure of dining with Ireland’s famous poet John Montague. Good luck Mark and be well.
@jay3825 Жыл бұрын
Great to see you back out filming I really enjoyed your bow making journey and such a great narrative voice atb
@MickGrewcock Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@michaelpthompson Жыл бұрын
Good oh, Mick, how lovely to hear from you. Something prompted me to look you up this morning, How lovely to discover a new video and reconnect.
@MickGrewcock Жыл бұрын
Hello Michael. How’s things?
@michaelpthompson Жыл бұрын
@@MickGrewcock Dealing with health issues Mick, but otherwise enjoying life. So goodto hear from you.
@MickGrewcock Жыл бұрын
Hope nothing serious Michael. Glad to hear from you.
@michaelpthompson Жыл бұрын
@@MickGrewcock Serious enough Mick, but you cheered up my day.
@MickGrewcock Жыл бұрын
@@michaelpthompson Very sorry to hear that news Michael. From here I can only wish you well and the best for a full recovery.
@RedStoneWhite Жыл бұрын
You did an amazing job on this video. Thank you for sharing your wonderful work of art with us all. ♥️
@MickGrewcock Жыл бұрын
🙏
@karenthompson1506 Жыл бұрын
Hey Mick. I said hello yesterday and how good it was to have you back. Just watched again. I to picked honey mushrooms for breakfast. I found your site for the archery. But Love a walk down the hedge row.
@MickGrewcock Жыл бұрын
Thank you again 🙏
@DivineWindArchery-cy2jd Жыл бұрын
Hey Mick, Thanks to you, I rarely speak to my wife or kids, family, friends or customers anymore. All I want to do is make longbows. On occasion when I climb out of that rabbit hole, I watch more videos on how to make longbows. I hope you're proud of yourself. 🤣 Thanks for the inspiration, Your fan - Chris
@MickGrewcock Жыл бұрын
Hi Chris! Oh crikey, I must be ‘popular’ with your family 🤦♂️ Good luck with your bows and send my apologies to your estranged family and customers!!!
@John-gj1jr Жыл бұрын
So glad to see a new video. I was concerned that something was preventing you someway. Looking forward to something from your shop. I'm well into my 70's now and lost my father when I was 27. My memories are many for such a short time, and so are my regrets that there are not more. I feel I missed so much I would have appreciated more had I been a little older and wiser.
@MickGrewcock Жыл бұрын
Hello John. Thank you for your message. I too have many regrets but in a small way making this video helped ease them somewhat. Life seems potentially so long when one is young. I realise now that it is just a blink and lost to much pointless frivolity and waste. I expect our mams and dads felt the same. If only we knew that when we shared time on earth together. Keep well John.
@karenthompson1506 Жыл бұрын
Good to see you again. I've been looking for you.
@MickGrewcock Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@georgeseccombe4382 Жыл бұрын
Glad you’re back Mick, nice video
@MickGrewcock Жыл бұрын
🙏🙏🙏
@tim_outdoors Жыл бұрын
Great to see another video from you Mike. I love the way you tell a story with your films! Thank you for taking us along on your safari.
@sarangunya Жыл бұрын
missed you...nice to have you back in business...
@MickGrewcock Жыл бұрын
🙏
@calebswanson462 Жыл бұрын
Wonderfull to see you and your dad togeather on safari, i have a talk with my dad every day several times i visit his chair, his chess set and camera ,letters and odd things there. Funny i had just set him out a,dr.pepper and had myself one,chatted a moment ,feeling dose any body else talk with there dad .. then stepped inside to my phone an at last there you were..with your dad on safari.i know he was there with you..tears, chears,your looking well im releaved and happy to see you.Caleb Swanson USA, made in England 1956.
@MickGrewcock Жыл бұрын
Hello Caleb. Thank you, good to hear from you. Glad you are still loving your dad. Mick
@calebswanson462 Жыл бұрын
@@MickGrewcock Happyest day of the year to see you .
@calebswanson462 Жыл бұрын
We have gone threw alot looseing our Queen.we needed a safari... and a word from the new king👑
@greenlandermk2 Жыл бұрын
Nice to see you again.
@MickGrewcock Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@mosbysmen Жыл бұрын
i always enjoy your videos
@MickGrewcock Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@andrewkirkland960 Жыл бұрын
It’s been a while awaiting your next film, but this is the best so far. A masterpiece and one your dad would have been very proud of. Brilliant filming, narration and soundtrack as always.
@MickGrewcock Жыл бұрын
Thank you Andrew 🥰🙏
@bwell111 11 ай бұрын
Beautiful😇
@MickGrewcock 11 ай бұрын
🙏🙏
@tyterry9017 Жыл бұрын
You and your father seem to have an awesome sense of adventure. I just want to say thanks for making these inspirational videos, Mick. You and your father seem like such wholesome, genuine people. God bless
@MickGrewcock Жыл бұрын
Thank you Ty 🙏🙏
@mickusable Жыл бұрын
Eh up Mick, nice to see you back, so sorry your dad didn’t fulfil his dream but I’m sure his spirit was always with you 🤘
@MickGrewcock Жыл бұрын
Thank you Mick 🙏
@jakeoram5161 Жыл бұрын
Great footage and nice to see another video from you. I'm beginning to compose film-type music but takes a lot of time. All the best Mick!
@MickGrewcock Жыл бұрын
Thank you Jake. I keep an eye on your great progress. Good luck with the music. It must be immersive and all consuming as is film making. I’m sure you’ll do well.
@keithpattison6763 Жыл бұрын
Hello Mick, beautiful camera work. As we age, we do things like this, my Mother told me that as a little girl, she had a ride in her Grandfather´s Bently, but she had never had a ride in a Rolls. I have her ashes and a friend has a Rolls and said that he would lend it to me to take her for a ride, so that will be my next thing to do.
@MickGrewcock Жыл бұрын
Have a lovely, happy ride with your mam Keith. What a journey that will be. Thank you for coming along on me and my dad’s little jaunt.
@promiscuous675 Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@donazzopardi8747 Жыл бұрын
Mick, where the hell have you been! Missed you and your videos, I was afraid something happened to you. Glad you're back.
@MickGrewcock Жыл бұрын
I’m fine thank you. Thanks for watching 🙏
@thekevin3680 Жыл бұрын
Mick it's been so long I was beginning to worry, the video came out absolutely amazing btw
@MickGrewcock Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@LienRanMizunagi Жыл бұрын
Missed your contents a lot
@richardimmell5688 Жыл бұрын
It is wonderful to see another video from you Mick, you have been missed. That seems like a fantastic trip. I am so glad you were able to go and film so much of it for us. It fills my heart that you would share such a personal journey with us. Good to have you back.
@MickGrewcock Жыл бұрын
Thank you Richard 🙏
@jmfa57 Жыл бұрын
Mick, I have sorely missed your videos, and have longed to see another. You did not disappoint, not that you ever have. Thank you so much for sharing what must have been quite an emotional experience, as well as an adventure. It is plain from your dad's letters that he was extremely proud of you. While it is indeed a shame you never got to take him, this trip was a wonderful testimony to the bond between father and son that so many guys our age felt, and the loss we still feel when our fathers leave us. All the very, very best to you, sir, and thanks for once again brightening the very end of one of my long days.
@MickGrewcock Жыл бұрын
Hello John! How are you? Thank you for continued support - I have been renovating a property plus wrangling with Covid as all of us have. It was a great trip and yes a tug at the heartstrings. But I’m glad I did it. Thanks for being there. Mick
@jmfa57 Жыл бұрын
@@MickGrewcock Hello Mick! My bride and I are doing well, we've avoided COVID so far thank goodness. I've been working crazy overtime hours for the past two years, but since I've been almost exclusively able to work from home, it hasn't been all that bad (my wife doesn't care which laptop I am ignoring her with, mine or my employer's, so long as I am with her, lol!) We haven't taken any trips since right before the pandemic, and haven't had a desire to do so, but we have started venturing out for lunch and trips to the local garden centers on the weekends. Taking a trip such as your safari sounds AMAZING. We're laying low and trying to save our shekels so that I can retire, something that keeps getting pushed out thanks to the state of our economy, but still extremely grateful for having solid employment and abundant overtime. Take care my friend, it is pure tonic to see another of your videos. Be well!
@MickGrewcock Жыл бұрын
@@jmfa57 Good to hear your news. We didn’t escape Covid, got us February this year, just seven days before I was due to fly to Africa. Not pleasant but we survived. Glad you are active and can be employed as long as you desire. Retiring is a big step, especially if one wants to remain connected, active and travelling as well as enjoying home and nearest and dearest. We finished almost nine years ago and no regrets. Essential that you are a self starter though, if you need the structure and timetabling of regular work then it could be challenging. Anyway great to be in touch again. Not sure to what extent I’ll continue film making but I think there are a few more in me somewhere. Stay well both. Mick
@crazycressy7986 Жыл бұрын
How bazaar, I've not touched my bow in about 4 years ,I got it out today to oil it !!!! and you have pooped up ,mind you I would love to loose one off but I've had a major back opp so no chance of that ,good to see you back on👍
@MickGrewcock Жыл бұрын
Hope you mend that back. It can be done. Hope all is well otherwise.
@crazycressy7986 Жыл бұрын
@@MickGrewcock 2 blown discs on the left side, 3 blown on the lower right but just had them 3 trimmed off with a 10" scar ,1 blown around T10 upper back but they can't operate so that will need pain management, currently been on morphine for 3 months 😭
@MickGrewcock Жыл бұрын
@@crazycressy7986 Ouch, that sounds dreadful. I hope you can find a way through it. Mine was nothing like that but I know about the pain. Keep going best you are able.
@crazycressy7986 Жыл бұрын
@@MickGrewcock cheers m8
@brianthornton3085 Жыл бұрын
Good to see you back. I thought something may have happened to you.
@MickGrewcock Жыл бұрын
I’m okay thank you 🙏
@brianthornton3085 Жыл бұрын
@@MickGrewcock wonderful. Thank you for your excellent work
@MickGrewcock Жыл бұрын
Appreciated Brian. Little watched but I do my best!!
@brianthornton3085 Жыл бұрын
@@MickGrewcock well I especially appreciate your one video walking the Forgotten Paths of england. It's very calming and puts me in a very peaceful state. Either way there are very few channels that accomplish the type of feeling and genre that you do. Keep up the good work. I myself have begun doing some crafting. Not as good as you but still
@vukans595 Жыл бұрын
Long time no see 😊
@intriguemanor7359 Жыл бұрын
Good seeing a recent video mate your hardwork doesn't go unnoticed and I really enjoy watching what you make, im curious to know if you've continued with your bow making ventures, I learned a lot from your previous videos and would love to see you make another bow, hope your doing well 😀
@MickGrewcock Жыл бұрын
Thank you for noticing 🙏🙏
@intriguemanor7359 Жыл бұрын
@@MickGrewcock welcome m8
@simonlauber9014 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful to see you post a video again and a truly touching video. It feels like you are taking us along on a very personal journey and I am grateful that I could get a glimpse of it. All the best, Simon.
@MickGrewcock Жыл бұрын
Thank you Simon. Appreciated 🙏
@fredbos5997 Жыл бұрын
Hey Mick, long time no see. How are you doing? I hope you're doing fine. Was looking for walking sticks and came about this video. Nice images of Kenia. Sorry about your dad. He must have loved it to go there. Anyways hope to see more videos of you in the near future. I studied and became a amateur radio operator. Was one of my dreams. It's about doing the things you like the most in this life, isn't it.. See you!
@MickGrewcock Жыл бұрын
Hi Fred. I’m okay thank you. Just built a new workshop. Previously spent two years renovating a bungalow. Great that you have become a radio ‘amateur’. Yes, essential we try all things that we desire. We are here but once! I’m not making regular videos and might not return to it. We’ll see. Take care Fred.
@nigelpalmer9248 Жыл бұрын
Well, that was nice long time no see where ya been?
@MickGrewcock Жыл бұрын
Renovating a house!!
@Recru1tas Жыл бұрын
I hope they hire you sir once David’s Attenborough time comes to an end. Either its bows, ghost stories or nature - your films always drag me in. Even if topic at first seems not interesting for me, once I start watching, it proves to be otherwise.
@MickGrewcock Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏 🙏🙏
@MJM804 Жыл бұрын
You should have joined the Rhodesian Army. That would have been interesting.
@MickGrewcock Жыл бұрын
It would! Walked across Rhodes’ bridge last time there.
@jiddo4440 Жыл бұрын
Glad your back, missed you
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