RE: [VFB] Jimmy's e-mail

2016-02-18 Thread J Balmer
Having been in the business, I’m surprised that Earthlink still exists. J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael Bliss Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2016 1:34 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Jimmy's e-mail Jimmy

RE: [VFB] QFTD

2016-02-06 Thread J Balmer
Or wade in the river under the same circumstances:) From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] Sent: Saturday, February 6, 2016 9:57 AM To: Google Inc. Subject: [VFB] QFTD "The fisherman loves to row out n the stillness of the mists of

RE: [VFB] QFTD- easy schmeezy...

2016-01-17 Thread J Balmer
I’m intrigued. Don’t do much fishing w/out my fly rigs any more, but I do take a trip or two where fly fishing isn’t feasible. Might have to get me one… J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Don Ordes Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2016 9:54 AM To:

[VFB] things

2015-09-21 Thread J Balmer
This is a test, this is only a test, so don't get testy. J J Balmer Betadigm, Inc 309-287-9421 jbal...@betadigm.com -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To u

[VFB] testy

2015-09-21 Thread J Balmer
Apparently, replying to email no longer works. J J Balmer Betadigm, Inc 309-287-9421 jbal...@betadigm.com -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubs

[VFB] Re: posting part 2

2015-07-29 Thread J Balmer
27, 2015 at 7:54:01 AM UTC-5, J Balmer wrote: For the years that I've been a member of this illustrious group, I've received posts in email was able to reply to those emails. For some reason, for the last few months, replies to those emails have not posted. The only way I can post anything

[VFB] posting part 2

2015-07-27 Thread J Balmer
For the years that I've been a member of this illustrious group, I've received posts in email was able to reply to those emails. For some reason, for the last few months, replies to those emails have not posted. The only way I can post anything now is by posting on the Google Groups page. I

[VFB] Re: IFFF Faire in Bend, OR this August, vfbers going?

2015-07-26 Thread J Balmer
Not sure why my original reply to email never posted, but I'll be there. Arriving early on the 11th. J On Friday, July 17, 2015 at 5:26:35 PM UTC-5, Peggy B wrote: I know there will be two of us representing the group, Wes and myself. I am teaching a workshop on Wednesday morning on

[VFB] posting

2015-07-26 Thread J Balmer
For some reason, I haven't been getting replies to my posts, haven't seen any of my replies in email. J -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email

RE: [VFB] Update on Jimmy D

2015-06-09 Thread J Balmer
The ankle calf issues can be addressed, but balance issues are another story. I have no cartilage in one knee, but I’ve been taking glucosamine chondroitin supplements they’ve helped dramatically w/ the arthritis in all my joints, including my hands. Maybe it’s time for a drift boat instead

RE: [VFB] Sowbug

2015-03-31 Thread J Balmer
Great pics! Thanks for posting them all. J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of ladyflytyer Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2015 9:08 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Sowbug Sent via the Samsung GALAXY S® 5, an ATT 4G LTE

RE: [VFB] Test photo

2015-03-21 Thread J Balmer
Looks like a photo of some nice streamers, where’s the test? From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of ladyflytyer Sent: Friday, March 20, 2015 3:16 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Test photo Sent via the Samsung GALAXY S®

RE: [VFB] Photo

2015-01-08 Thread J Balmer
Nice! From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Donna Crowell Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2015 6:27 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Photo First catch for 2015 Donna.

RE: [VFB] Greetings

2014-12-31 Thread J Balmer
Same to you everyone in the group. J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2014 10:09 AM To: VFB; Fly Fishing for Panfish Subject: [VFB] Greetings Happy New Year to all. Rick -- -- You received this message because

RE: [VFB] MERRY CHRISTMAS

2014-12-29 Thread J Balmer
Sorry that this is late, but I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas looking forward to a great New Year! J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2014 3:00 PM To: Google Inc.; Fly Fishing for Panfish; Rodmakers List Subject: [VFB]

RE: [VFB] Chamois Midge

2014-12-14 Thread J Balmer
Isn't that just a bead head w/ chamois as a body material? J -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Bliss Sent: Friday, December 12, 2014 7:58 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Chamois Midge Does anyone have

RE: [VFB] Dying feathers with Rit dye ???

2014-11-19 Thread J Balmer
I haven't dyed much because most of the colors I use are readily available most of my tying is for personal use the occasional swap. For grizzly I've used RIT that my girlfriend used for basket weaving reed w/ the addition of vinegar in a couple of cases I used the markers I have for thread.

RE: [VFB] Nail knot

2014-11-04 Thread J Balmer
The nail is supposed to be in a wall… From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2014 12:59 PM To: Google Inc. Subject: [VFB] Nail knot Been trying to tie a nail knot but for some reason it just don't look right. Tony -- -- You

RE: [VFB] PROBLEMS W/SEND AND RECEIVE

2014-10-27 Thread J Balmer
If you're not in, then. From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jimmy D. Moore Sent: Monday, October 27, 2014 1:24 PM To: ray...@earthlink.net; Virtual Fly Box; VFB Mail Subject: [VFB] PROBLEMS W/SEND AND RECEIVE please lemme know if I'm getting out.

RE: [VFB] testing truble again.

2014-10-22 Thread J Balmer
Some people claim that I'm out there... J -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jimmy D. Moore Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2014 3:14 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Cc: ray...@earthlink.net; vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject:

RE: [VFB] test

2014-10-22 Thread J Balmer
People sure are testy today... -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of ray...@earthlink.net Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2014 3:18 PM To: Jimmy D. Moore Cc: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] test test -- -- You received

RE: [VFB] test

2014-10-16 Thread J Balmer
I don't know, what's the weather like? If it raining, you're probably out... -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jimmy D. Moore Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2014 9:48 AM To: Virtual Fly Box Cc: ray...@earthlink.net Subject:

RE: [VFB] Large Trout

2014-10-03 Thread J Balmer
Are you sure it’s not because they want to meet the Bamboo Master? J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] Sent: Friday, October 03, 2014 6:37 AM To: Google Inc. Subject: [VFB] Large Trout I posted this the other day but it bounced so I am posting it

RE: [VFB] Black blue bead redneck bugger

2014-09-15 Thread J Balmer
Nice. -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jack Sent: Sunday, September 14, 2014 8:28 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Black blue bead redneck bugger Nothing fancy, but the fish seem to like it :) -- -- You

RE: [VFB] Are Fish Intelligent?

2014-09-13 Thread J Balmer
While I agreed w/ most of the points presented, there is some anecdotal evidence of learned behavior in some fish species, predators in particular seem to possess greater intelligence than bait fish. I truly believe that the reason we catch more juvenile fish is more than just because there

RE: [VFB] llama fur?

2014-09-11 Thread J Balmer
I get mine from a local zoo, there are two farms w/in a 45 minute drive that raise them. J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2014 9:33 AM To: VFB; flyfishingandflytyingforpanf...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [VFB] llama fur?

RE: [VFB] testing

2014-08-27 Thread J Balmer
testy From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Don Ordes Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2014 10:41 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] testing testing -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To

RE: [VFB] Age list Sorted

2014-08-26 Thread J Balmer
Zillmann 59 Hans Weilenman 59 J Balmer 61 Brian Burgess 62 Jerry McKaughan 62 Don Ordes 63 Dan (Salty Dan) Harriman 63 Ron Boutin 64 Rick Zieger 64 Peggy Brenner 65 Jack Lehman 65 Walter Shockley 65 Jerry Caruso 66 Michael Bliss 66 Wes Wada

RE: [VFB] Age list Sorted

2014-08-23 Thread J Balmer
Jerry McKaughan 62 J Balmer - 61 Rene Zillmann 59 Hans Weilenman 59 Jimi Genzling - 57 Bob Haering - 57 Wayne Blake-Hedges - 54 Jeff Freye 54 Bob Morger 53 Martin Westbeek 53, William Malone 51 . Jack Lehman 45 Bruce Whittle 45 Kevin Slater 44 Reuven Segal - 38

RE: [VFB] Jimmy

2014-08-12 Thread J Balmer
Ordes - 63 Peggy Brenner - 65 Nev Gosling - 68 Wayne Blake-Hedges - 54 Jerry Caruso - 66 Dan harrington - 63 Reuven Segal - 38 Ron Boutin - 64 Alan Di somma - 71 Walter Shockley - 65 Gary Webb - 67 Jimi - Desert Eagle - 57 Joyce Wetphal -73 J Balmer - 61 Mel Hocken - agless , Bob Hendry

RE: [VFB] Tenkara Anyone?

2014-08-11 Thread J Balmer
When we used to fish the trophy area below Table Rock Dam, we'd see what we called fish slappers standing less than five feet apart on both sides of the outflows from the fishery. They'd have just about the length of the rod out just keep drifting a fly through the current, lift slap it back

RE: 2:23 p.m. [VFB] MASTER] Summary of Are we tO Old Survey

2014-08-11 Thread J Balmer
Webb - 67 Jimi - Desert Eagle - 57 Joyce Wetphal -73 J Balmer - 61 Mel Hocken - agless , Bob Hendry - 70 Rene 59 Jack 45, Rick 64, Thomas 70, Brian 62, Scott 37, Gary 67 Michael 66 Jeff 54 Bruce Whittle - 45 -- Bruce P. Whittle, DVM Honey Creek Veterinary Hospital Trenton, MO

RE: [VFB] MASTER - Summary of Are we to Old Survey 9/7/14

2014-08-09 Thread J Balmer
Very nice. Our spring trout trip was canceled when the weather was feasible for fishing this summer, I didn’t have the time. The fall muskie hunt may get moved up enough to be a smallmouth trip this year, last two years we were fishing in snowfall. From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com

RE: [VFB] Are we too Old? SURVEY

2014-08-06 Thread J Balmer
J Balmer - 61 or so... -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Allan Fish Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2014 7:02 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Are we too Old? SURVEY On 8/6/14, 6:30 AM, Joyce M Westphal wrote

RE: [VFB] Are we too Old?

2014-08-05 Thread J Balmer
We can have fun as the good ‘ol guys a lot of places… From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Don Ordes Sent: Monday, August 04, 2014 4:41 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Are we too Old? We can still have fun as the good ol’ guys

RE: [VFB] Are we too Old?

2014-08-05 Thread J Balmer
my self young, because I am under 70. Walter On Aug 5, 2014, at 9:16 AM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail vfb-mail@googlegroups.com wrote: Guess you are saying I am onew of the old guys, since I am on VFB. Rick On Tuesday, August 5, 2014 7:59 AM, J Balmer jbal...@betadigm.com

RE: [VFB] Dean River BC

2014-08-01 Thread J Balmer
I haven't fished or tied on a couple of months. I've seen some good water but haven't gotten out on or in it. Hoping to find time soon. J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2014 6:57 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re:

RE: [VFB] Storage organization of materials

2014-07-23 Thread J Balmer
I've been looking for wooden storage w/ drawers like type drawers for a couple of years but the only ones I've found were being sold as antiques w/ high price tags. I've been gradually moving stuff into plastic drawer racks w/ casters converting the plastic removable boxes from my old tackle bags

RE: [VFB] Storage organization of materials

2014-07-21 Thread J Balmer
I have light-years less material light-years more disorganization. Does that balance out? -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Don Ordes Sent: Monday, July 21, 2014 9:00 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB]

RE: [VFB] vfb dead??

2014-07-09 Thread J Balmer
I don't know about everybody, but I'm in Bloomington IL... -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jimmy D. Moore Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2014 3:07 PM To: Virtual Fly Box; Allan Fish; *Alan Di Somma Cc: ray...@earthlink.net

RE: [VFB] a vision...

2014-06-27 Thread J Balmer
I means we should be on the South Fork of the Flathead… From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Don Ordes Sent: Friday, June 27, 2014 4:48 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] a vision... I was looking out the window of my office and

RE: [VFB] test

2014-06-13 Thread J Balmer
Sorry to hear about your chemo, hope the new regimen works. J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of brian.burge...@btinternet.com Sent: Friday, June 13, 2014 3:47 AM To: vfb Subject: [VFB] test I don't seem to be receiving messages from a lot

RE: [VFB] CORRECTION

2014-06-05 Thread J Balmer
I have a no I policy here myselfJ J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Niclas (Gmail) Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2014 9:41 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] CORRECTION I don't know how to read that. If it was taken as

RE: [VFB] I'm finally back

2014-06-03 Thread J Balmer
Glad you’re back doing well. Or @ least close to itJ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Fusco, Sr. Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2014 9:15 AM To: VFB Subject: [VFB] I'm finally back Just returned home from 9 weeks of rehab from a broken

RE: [VFB] My Back Yard

2014-05-27 Thread J Balmer
Beauty! From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2014 9:53 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com; flyfishingandflytyingforpanf...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [VFB] My Back Yard Things are slow so I thought I would post a photo of my backyard

RE: [VFB] nev.gosling shared an album with you.

2014-05-27 Thread J Balmer
Thanks Nev, great pics, but where's the fish? J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of nev.gosling Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2014 5:07 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] nev.gosling shared an album with you. You are invited to

RE: [VFB] Update on Jimmy D i don't normally say much about myself, but a bunch of you asked.

2014-05-14 Thread J Balmer
Glad to hear things are getting better. J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jimmy D. Moore Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2014 10:27 AM To: Virtual Fly Box Cc: ray...@earthlink.net Subject: [VFB] Update on Jimmy D i don't normally say much about

RE: [VFB] Spam test

2014-05-09 Thread J Balmer
Somebody w/ you in their contacts list got hacked the hackers are spoofing your e-mail address. Just to be on the safe side, you might want to change the password for your Internet e-mail log ins. -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On

RE: [VFB] Bobbin

2014-05-08 Thread J Balmer
I agree, once I got the hang of the Norvise bobbin, I really liked it. J -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Allan Fish Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2014 2:31 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Bobbin On 5/8/14,

RE: [VFB] RE:Boa Mohair leech patterns

2014-05-07 Thread J Balmer
What species of fish? If you're fishing for walleye or sauger, fish it like a leech, bouncing it like a jig. If you're fishing for bass or panfish, swim it like a wooly bugger, unless they're on spawning beds, in which case bounce it near the beds. From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com

RE: [VFB] test

2014-05-06 Thread J Balmer
You're very testy today... -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jimmy D. Moore Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2014 12:08 PM To: Virtual Fly Box Subject: [VFB] test no get out?? -- -- You received this message because you are

RE: [VFB] : Chili Demon

2014-05-06 Thread J Balmer
Very cool, now I have to tie a few. From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2014 2:12 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com; flyfishingandflytyingforpanf...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [VFB] : Chili Demon wrote: Tying the Chili Demon Fly

RE: [VFB] Gorgeous day

2014-05-04 Thread J Balmer
Nice! -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Allan Fish Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2014 8:46 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Gorgeous day Gorgeous day here in Indiana. Took an Arborist friend from Indpls down to

RE: [VFB] me in a few years

2014-04-29 Thread J Balmer
I was able to log in, but the only thing that comes up is a picture of a guy using a walker in a river. I guess he won’t be going chest deep… J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2014 7:16 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject:

RE: [VFB] me in a few years

2014-04-29 Thread J Balmer
I don’t even remember signing up in the first place, but I got right in. J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2014 12:46 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] me in a few years They seem to want my life history to

RE: [VFB] Where IS everyone?

2014-04-24 Thread J Balmer
Went out twice for about an hour each time @ the subdivision pond. Very small bass not much bigger gills. Saw big bass close to shore, looked like they were on beds. Hope to get out to the lake on Saturday, haven't tied anything lately. J -Original Message- From:

RE: [VFB] Anybody out there? need some advice

2014-04-10 Thread J Balmer
What's your issue? -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jimmy D. Moore Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2014 1:05 PM To: Virtual Fly Box Subject: [VFB] Anybody out there? need some advice This MSoft thing is giving me headaches. :-[

RE: [VFB] test the mess

2014-04-10 Thread J Balmer
Apparently, you passed. J -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jimmy D. Moore Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2014 12:10 PM To: Virtual Fly Box Subject: [VFB] test the mess -- º

RE: [VFB] happy birthday Jimmy Moore

2014-03-16 Thread J Balmer
Happy Birthday to all, past current pending! -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Allan Fish Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2014 7:28 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] happy birthday Jimmy Moore Happy Birthday

RE: [VFB] Re: [flyfishingandflytyingforpanfish] possible virus

2014-03-09 Thread J Balmer
I run Malwarebytes on all of my computers as well as anti-virus software hardware. There is a free version of Malwarebytes, but it requires that you run scans update it regularly, the “Pro” version does everything on its own, including some addition features, is worth the money. There are

RE: [VFB] RE: Tiefest 2014

2014-03-09 Thread J Balmer
Very nice. From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of wayneb22...@yahoo.com Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2014 9:30 AM To: virtual flybox Subject: [VFB] RE: Tiefest 2014 Hi all; Tiefest is a small, informal tying show held each spring on the eastern

RE: [VFB] WELCOME TO NEW MEMBER

2014-03-04 Thread J Balmer
Welcome Donna! From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Michael Bliss Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2014 1:15 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] WELCOME TO NEW MEMBER Wow FF@ that was a while ago. Glad to have Donna join in here. Mike

RE: [VFB] RE:Weathet

2014-03-03 Thread J Balmer
Yep, originally had 8-18” of snow predicted, but we only got 4”. Cold though… J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Allan Fish Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2014 5:22 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] RE:Weathet Forecasters here

RE: [VFB] Sowbug 2014

2014-03-03 Thread J Balmer
Unfortunately, it doesn't look like I'll be headed south until May. J -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Peggy Brenner Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2014 7:14 PM To: Virtual Fly Box Subject: [VFB] Sowbug 2014 Who is going? and

RE: [VFB] Blizzard Swap UPDATE 2/27

2014-02-24 Thread J Balmer
salmon with ice dub body rope on 6. Chuck Alexander - IHPPP - ARRIVED 7. AlanL DiSomma 8. Ashley Strutt-ARRIVED 9. Rick Zieger ARRIVED 10. Wayne Blake-Hedges 11. J. Balmer 12. Joyce Westphal-Doc Markham Purple Peril- ARRIVED 13. Jerry Mckaughan-Snowshoe Unusual-ARRIVED

RE: [VFB] Blizzard Swap arrivals

2014-02-08 Thread J Balmer
salmon with ice dub body rope on 6. Chuck Alexander - IHPPP - ARRIVED 7. AlanL DiSomma 8. Ashley Strutt 9. Rick Zieger ARRIVED 10. Wayne Blake-Hedges 11. J. Balmer 12. Joyce Westphal-Doc Markham Purple Peril- ARRIVED 13. Jerry Mckaughan-Snowshoe Unusual-ARRIVED First

RE: [VFB] Caitlyn Blakehedges

2014-02-07 Thread J Balmer
Congrats! From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Wayne Blake-Hedges Sent: Friday, February 07, 2014 11:36 AM To: virtual flybox Subject: [VFB] Caitlyn Blakehedges Hi All; My baby girl is doing well:

RE: [VFB] sowbug

2014-01-24 Thread J Balmer
Isn't Sowbug in March? From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of brian.burge...@btinternet.com Sent: Friday, January 24, 2014 9:54 AM To: vfb Subject: [VFB] sowbug where is everyone ?, still at sowbug I expect Birdie -- -- You received

RE: [VFB] ooops

2014-01-11 Thread J Balmer
Well, it uses the chenille one would use for a San Juan worm it's tied similarly, except for the bead. Usually see them either tan or red, but not both, so it should work regardless. J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of

RE: [VFB] ooops

2014-01-11 Thread J Balmer
We used to call our annual trips to Taneycomo our trout kicking festival because the bigger rainbow will bump your feet if you don't move for a while. I actually tripped over one once, had to empty my waders. J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of

RE: [VFB] Retirement.

2014-01-08 Thread J Balmer
I hope to retire shortly after death... J -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Allan Fish Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2014 9:58 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Retirement. Ill nevet forget when wr first

RE: [VFB] weather

2014-01-07 Thread J Balmer
We went from 34 to -17 (w/out the wind chill) now they're saying it could be close to 40 raining on Friday. I'd prefer something in between thanks... J -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Peggy Brenner Sent: Tuesday,

RE: [VFB] White River

2014-01-07 Thread J Balmer
Very cool! In more ways than oneJ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Spezio Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2014 9:12 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com; flyfishingandflytyingforpanf...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [VFB] White River Thought I would

RE: [VFB] re: swap flies just finished

2014-01-06 Thread J Balmer
Yep nice looking flies. From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Don Ordes Sent: Sunday, January 05, 2014 11:42 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] re: swap flies just finished Can anyone open this file? My PC says it's empty. Could

RE: [VFB] weather

2014-01-06 Thread J Balmer
-17 w/ a wind chill of -44. Reminds me of when I lived in Minnesota. From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Spezio Sent: Monday, January 06, 2014 7:39 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] weather Chill Factor this morning

RE: [VFB] Prepare

2014-01-06 Thread J Balmer
Most businesses here are closed, schools are closed through tomorrow. J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Rick Zieger Sent: Monday, January 06, 2014 8:58 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Prepare AT 9:00 am today it is -12

RE: [VFB] Blizzard -Rope Dub swap drop maybe

2013-12-19 Thread J Balmer
. Ashley Strutt 9. Rick Zieger if he can find his dubbing 10. Wayne Blake-Hedges 11. J. Balmer 12. Joyce Westphal 13. Jerry Mckaughan 14 Rene Zillman Peggy -- Peggy Brenner President IWFF http://pbandj.us/SixSistersFlybox/ -- -- You

RE: [VFB] lost my email files

2013-12-09 Thread J Balmer
The 8.0 version does too, I went from XP to 8.1J J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Spezio Sent: Monday, December 09, 2013 11:22 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] lost my email files Windows 7 sucks. I hate it. Tony

RE: [VFB] Black squirrel tail needed??

2013-12-05 Thread J Balmer
You're forgetting, pork is the other white meat. From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Don Ordes Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2013 5:09 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Black squirrel tail needed?? Is an albino pig still lacking

RE: [VFB] PEGGY I - was ROPE DUB SWAP

2013-12-04 Thread J Balmer
more space: 1. Don Ordes- 18 Below Caddis Fly Nymph (18 below the strike indicator) 2. Allan Fish 3. Mike Bliss 4. Pete Gramp 5. Peggy Brenner 6. Chuck Alexander - maybe 7. Alan Single-L DiSomma 8. Ashley Strutt 9. Rick Zieger if he can find his dubbing 10. Wayne Blake-Hedges 11. Bob Haering 12. J

RE: [VFB] gator knocked me out of boat

2013-12-04 Thread J Balmer
That's already hilarious:) -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jimmy D. Moore Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2013 5:50 PM To: Virtual Fly Box Subject: [VFB] gator knocked me out of boat This one is TRUE! Back in 1956 when I was

RE: [VFB] Black squirrel tail needed??

2013-12-04 Thread J Balmer
There's a town southeast of here near the Indiana border called Olney that is famous for their white squirrels. From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chuck Alexander Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2013 6:55 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re:

RE: [VFB] Blizzard of 2014 swap

2013-12-03 Thread J Balmer
make it fun! We have a bunch who are at that age when we loose friends, relatives and get warning shots ourselves. 1. Peggy Brenner 2. J Balmer 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Peggy -- Peggy Brenner President IWFF http://pbandj.us/SixSistersFlybox/ -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed

RE: [VFB] Roll call and winter fly-swap interest??

2013-12-02 Thread J Balmer
I'm up for a swap to get back into group participation. Not too many polar bears in Central Illinois though. J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of ashley strutt Sent: Monday, December 02, 2013 4:18 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re:

RE: [VFB] Roll call and winter fly-swap interest??

2013-12-02 Thread J Balmer
Here's hoping that you everyone else on the list w/ ailments and/or disabilities (not necessarily excluding multiple personalities) recover from said infirmities. And thanks to everyone here, I've learned something from each of you @ some pointJ J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com

RE: [VFB] Happy Thanksgiving

2013-11-29 Thread J Balmer
Same to you the group, sorry I haven't been participating. J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Spezio Sent: Thursday, November 28, 2013 1:20 PM To: rodmak...@goldrush.com; vfb-mail@googlegroups.com;

RE: [VFB] Another photo of newbie rope-dubber

2013-11-27 Thread J Balmer
Very. Are you sure she's related? -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Don Ordes Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2013 3:38 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Another photo of newbie rope-dubber Is she cute or what?

RE: [VFB] Rope-dub #2

2013-08-26 Thread J Balmer
, August 23, 2013 4:10 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com javascript:return Subject: Re: [VFB] More fly photos I know I am high on the list for #2. Denny On 8/23/2013 2:45 PM, Anthony Spezio wrote: Me too. Tony From: J Balmer mailto:jbal...@betadigm.com javascript:return To: vfb-mail

RE: [VFB] Rope-dub #2

2013-08-24 Thread J Balmer
: Conranch mailto:conra...@wildblue.net Sent: Friday, August 23, 2013 4:10 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] More fly photos I know I am high on the list for #2. Denny On 8/23/2013 2:45 PM, Anthony Spezio wrote: Me too. Tony From: J Balmer mailto:jbal...@betadigm.com

RE: [VFB] More fly photos

2013-08-23 Thread J Balmer
Count me in for No.2. J -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Don Ordes Sent: Friday, August 23, 2013 4:07 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] More fly photos Mike, DVD #2 has stalled due to summertime

RE: [VFB] Hooked to the carpet!

2013-07-31 Thread J Balmer
I never hooked a carpet, or a toe, but I hooked my left elbow once w/ a heavy olive bugger. Casting over my opposite shoulder in a big wind. Couldn't get it out, so I taped it down fished for another 3 or 4 hours before we went back to the hotel to look for a scalpel a heavier pliers.

RE: [VFB] Where is every?one

2013-07-26 Thread J Balmer
I've been lurking to an extent, dealing w/ family issues long distance. Only went fishing once for half a day, tied a couple of times. J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Don Ordes Sent: Friday, July 26, 2013 10:54 AM To:

RE: [VFB] RE:FLYTIERSDUNGEON

2013-06-20 Thread J Balmer
I did, but the only things that showed up on the receipt were the box some dubbing. The hooks showed up in the cart when I entered the payment shipping info, so maybe someone beat me to the last two sets. From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Wayne

RE: [VFB] Stuff

2012-11-19 Thread J Balmer
12/12/12 will happen again, just not any time soonJ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Spezio Sent: Monday, November 19, 2012 1:44 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Stuff Ant the 12th of next month will be 12, 12

RE: [VFB] Gudebrod Threadd

2012-11-15 Thread J Balmer
Earlier in this thread people were talking about needing certain thread colors. One of the things I've been doing is using white thread coloring it w/ a permanent marker, which is something I learned from Bill Sherer. I still have black, olive brown, a multitude of colored floss, but generally

RE: [VFB] Gudebrod Threadd

2012-11-15 Thread J Balmer
tried this but found that the permanent markers dried out over a period of time and good markers are not particularly cheap, at least not in Canada. Neville (Nev) Gosling Greater Vancouver BC Canada On 2012-11-15, at 6:58 AM, J Balmer wrote: Earlier in this thread people were

RE: [VFB] Veevus thread??? New Rope-dub spin

2012-11-11 Thread J Balmer
Of course. J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Spezio Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2012 1:24 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Veevus thread??? New Rope-dub spin Me too. Tony --- On Sun, 11/11/12, ashley strutt

RE: [VFB] re: fall

2012-10-08 Thread J Balmer
If the tomatoes are green, they may not ripen, but if they are starting to change color, put them on a window sill where they'll get some sunlight. J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Joyce M Westphal Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2012 6:05 PM To:

RE: [VFB] Tying light set up

2012-09-24 Thread J Balmer
My tying area is pretty mobile, I made a tying table using an oak cabinet door from a kitchen remodel the vise from my traveling Nor-vise. Marcie has pretty much taken over my basement tying area w/ her basket weaving. When I tie upstairs, I use the kitchen table, which has a double window next

RE: [VFB] Tying light set up

2012-09-24 Thread J Balmer
Our Ott is just like the folding pink one, except it’s white. Has a fold out magnifier. From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Allan Fish Sent: Monday, September 24, 2012 12:57 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Tying light set

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