You guessed it … Rexon is the next WE presenter. His first drive will be on the 7th August 2007. WE and Rex are super excited that he is joining us.
Rex was born at Djuma and his grandfather is buried here. Djuma is in his blood, he knows the land backwards. Each bump in the road or scar on a tree has a history that Rex remembers. Not only is he a highly accomplished guide but also a very respected leader of the community. Rex is also just as good behind the camera as in front and in fact has wielded a LIVE camera for us many times in the past … from time to time he will give Rob a break and ‘drive’ the camera for Pieter.
WE are immensely grateful to Jurie and Pippa, as well as all the management at Djuma, for encouraging Rexon to join WildEarth … WE know that he will be sorely missed. He is a man of great wisdom and empathy and WE are honoured that he is one of us. Rex, you are … in our nature. Good luck.
I have no problem understanding Rexon, and I, too, am an American. I enjoy his insight into the plant life and the important role it plays in the survival of the various species.
He just started this job, guys. Give him a break. I think he’s improving with each drive.
Please, Wild Earth, take Rexson off the drive! I can’t listen to him–there’s no doubt he has a lot of knowledge of the land and animals, but he has NOT got a good on-air personality. He is hard to understand and he goes on and on, not knowing when to quit and go on to the next thing. Just because someone is good at one thing does not mean they can do something else. Maybe Rexson is good in person on a game drive, but not on a broadcast.
I don’t know what things are like in South Africa right now, but I definitely get the impression that Rexson was hired by WE for political reasons. You need to come up with a way to use his experience and knowledge more effectively. Narrating a game drive is not it.
I am enjoying the am drive with Rexon today, which is the first drive I have been able to get on for over a fortnight. Thank you for taking the time to explain about hyena’s when we stopped at the den. First rate Rexon and I learned a lot from you.
Rexon,
I truly enjoyed riding along with you and Pieter today. WE has gained a “treasure” with you joining the team.
I look forward to joining you again in your Cyber Classroom.
Warmest Welcome to you moving over to WE Camp. I’m sure the Djuma Team will miss you there, but you haven’t gone far… as “it’s in your nature”.
Karen in VA
A Happy Bomite Cammer
Welcome aboard, Rexon! Your wisdom and passion for the land and what lives on the land is outstanding.
8-7-07 – Watching Rexon’s first official game drive for WildEarth and loving it! I feel as if I’m visiting with an old friend as I remember well the early days of Africam when he was such a key figure there. Welcome Rex! You are a wealth of good information!
Welcome Rexon!!! Unfortunately, I missed your previous drive with WE. I am really looking forward to seeing and hearing all the wonderful things you can teach us about the bush.
Welcome aboard! :)
That is great news! Rexon is the very best there is.
welcome aboard rex glad to have you with us.it will nice to see what you can show us and teach us about the bush from someone who was born there and know the bush like nobody does.
good luck and can’t wait to see you in the bush.
Wow, what great news! Welcome aboard Rexon, can’t wait to ride with you!
Brilliant! Welcome and best wishes Rexon. Take us birding one morning please! From Smalldog.
Welcome Rexon
to WildEarth how about an update on the camera situation. I would love to get to see the drives with Rexon but have been able to get on only a few times. Please an update.
Hurray!!!! I believe many prayers have been answered. WELCOME REXON! I can not wait to hear and see all the wonderful things you will be teaching us.
Best of luck,
Judy
WOW! hyeanas! here i am yelling ” quick rob run up there with the camera and get in on the wee baby!”
lol its so cute!
I was lucky and caught your noon drive a few weeks back. You did a great job and made it quite enjoyable. Nice to have you back.
kb7get
Welcome Rex!! Looking forward to seeing you on the drives!!!
I really enjoyed Rexon’s earlier drive on WE. He has a special knowledge to share that will enrich our experiences. I am really looking forward to seeing him on a regular basis.
Warm Welcome Rexon – I am so grateful to hear the rumours confirmed that you will be joining the WE Group. As a new cammer here – your reputation precedes you and I am very honored that I will have the chance to learn from the wise man Rexon !!
Respectfully
Janni
I saw Rexon do his test drive, and he had some very interesting things to say. Unfortunately, he is very difficult for American ears to understand. Nick wasn’t always easy to understand, either. Pieter seems to be the best at speaking clearly to us foreigners—no trouble understanding him.
I wonder if people in Europe are having the same problem?
Congrats!! I really enjoyed the special drive and really look forward to joining you more often on the game drives!!!
Hello and welcome Rexon, I look forward to your drives as I saw the one you did and found you to be quite informative.
Also a welcome to Rob who handles the camera with expertise, it’s been great riding along with you and Pieter.
You all have been doing great work and I look forward to many more drives with all you.
Sincerely,
WildBeauty