[VFB] Re: ] Re: Old fart swap

2009-03-12 Thread rayado
None of Tim's Lazer Heads had toe tags. JIMMY D -Original Message- From: George k...@msn.com Sent: Mar 12, 2009 5:53 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Re: ] Re: Old fart swap The Blue Crystal Flash Fly is from Tim Caillouette. It was loose in my set without a toe tag so I

[VFB] jimmy D Computer down

2009-06-15 Thread rayado
Hi gang, just a note to let you know that my computer is down. Using Jody's (wife's) until I get mine operational again. So, don't expect many emails out of me for a while. Might take a few days to get mine going again. Bueno Rises. Jimmy D

[VFB] Re: QFTD

2009-06-20 Thread rayado
Thanks for handling the Quote for me, Rick. I simply don't have the time right now to look up new ones. I've pretty well run the gamut of my quote file. JIMMY D P. S. Do it as long as you like. Now, if I can get someone to do the JFTD. LOL -Original Message- From: Rick Zieger

[VFB] VFB isn't shutting down !

2009-07-07 Thread rayado
I talked to Byard just last week. All is well. He's just terribly busy trying to make a living. No plans to shut the list down, so ya'll quit worrying. JIMMY D -Original Message- From: jim phillips desert-tr...@hotmail.com Sent: Jul 7, 2009 12:16 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com

[VFB] Twilignt Zone

2009-09-13 Thread rayado
I sent this post via my Netscape email a short while ago. Never saw it on the VFB. This time I'm sending it via Webmail. Please let me know if this comes through to the VFB.Don't know what's going on with my VFB for I can receive other VFB posts just fine. Lemme Know. JIMMY D

Re: [VFB] Pattern

2010-02-01 Thread rayado
It's not in Perrault's Std Dictionary of fishing flies. I checked some other obscure places and found nothing. JD JD -Original Message- From: Paul pm...@tallships.ca Sent: Feb 1, 2010 2:12 PM To: VFB Mail vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Pattern Anyone run across a pattern

Re: [VFB] test

2010-08-24 Thread rayado
Did you not get my reply to your Howzit? -Original Message- From: Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net Sent: Aug 24, 2010 3:55 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] test Jimmy, ' You're the testiest person on the entire list! :-) a. -- You received this message because you

[VFB] email problems again

2010-10-08 Thread rayado
Send and receive problem on netscape. Having to use Webmail. Think it's with earthlink, though for this is the 3rd Friday in a row that their system has had problems. Hopefully, they'll get it straightened out some time today. Good Day to All JIMMY D -- You received this message because you

[VFB] Netscape mail still messed up

2010-10-08 Thread rayado
If any of you receive this email, please let me know. This is thru Webmail and will very likely remain my email workhorse. Thanks, JIMMY D -- 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

Re: [VFB] Netscape mail still messed up

2010-10-08 Thread rayado
: [VFB] Netscape mail still messed up read you loud and clear in Zurich Switzerland Thomas Rayado If any of you receive this email, please let me know. This is thru Webmail and Rayado will very likely remain my email workhorse. Rayado Thanks, Rayado JIMMY D -- Mit freundlichen Grüßen Thomas

[VFB] Potential names for great fly fishing writers. LOL

2010-10-08 Thread rayado
Don't know how I came up with this, but I remembered a young man who was in my patrol at the National BSA professional training school at Schiff Scout Reservation In Mendham New Jersey in 1965. His name was Pythe Allistair Cadwallader. I always thought that'd make a great name for a Fly

[VFB] Re: Netscape problem -description

2010-10-08 Thread rayado
The problem I have is not in Sending. That's fine. it's the receiving end. Out of the clear blue this morning when I checked my inbox I got the following message. unable to write the email to the mailbox. Make sue the system allows you write privileges and you have enough disc space to copy

Re: [VFB] Announcement

2010-10-08 Thread rayado
Way to go Mike. A hole in one is indeed a rarity. I've had only one and that was on a par three when I was on my college golf team in 1960. And, believe it or not I made it with my putter on a 130 yard par three. My teammates had already hit and missed the green. I said I could do better

[VFB] Re: fly tying stuff for Kevin

2010-10-10 Thread rayado
If somebody will give me Kevin's email address, I'll ask him direct what his needs are in the way of materials and tools. I have more of each than I'll use in my lifetime. JIMMY -Original Message- From: Joyce Westphal westpha...@gmail.com Sent: Oct 9, 2010 6:41 PM To:

[VFB] Sow Bug Alumni Fly Swap

2010-10-10 Thread rayado
Here we are almost to the midle of October and no new swaps. I tried to stir up some interest a few weeks ago, but got none. Maybe what I suggested was to far-fetched or maybe you guys are just tired of Jimmy D's swaps. Below is my suggestion. SOW BUG ALUMNI SWAP, with each of us tying one of

re: [VFB] Re: fly tying stuff for Kevin

2010-10-10 Thread rayado
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Re: SV: [VFB] Sow Bug Alumni Fly Swap

2010-10-10 Thread rayado
THANKS NICK. YOU'RE NUMBER 1. JIMMY D I was there 2006 and 2008 and loved every minute of it... even though I 2006 was in real pain (tying with a sprained wrist and talking through sunburned cracked lips). I wouldn't miss this swap. Count me in. /Nick -- You received this message

[VFB] Kevin's e-mail and snail mail addresses

2010-10-10 Thread rayado
Kevin Slater 2905 E. 22nd Des Moines, IA 50317 E-mail: flymak...@gmail.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 unsubscribe from this group, send email to

[VFB] Sow Bug Alumni signup update

2010-10-10 Thread rayado
Through 9:30 p.m. CDT, I have the following Sow Bug Alumni signed up for the Swap. Remember sign up deadline is November 1. When the swap is full, I'll take the Swap Off List. Nick Runnarsson Larry Johnson Michael Bliss Alan Di Somma Jerry McKeown (sp) TONY SPEZIO Jimmy D. Moore -- You

Re: [VFB] Sow Bug Alumni signup update

2010-10-11 Thread rayado
-Thanks Jack. You're number 7 I'm in Jimmy Jack Lehman Nick Runnarsson Larry Johnson Michael Bliss Alan Di Somma Jerry McKeown (sp) TONY SPEZIO Jimmy D. Moore Jack Lehman -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send

[VFB] Re: Zillmann - Sow Bug Alumni signup update

2010-10-11 Thread rayado
Rene, whatever you decide to tie will be OK. JIMMY D -Original Message- From: Rene Zillmann rene.zillm...@t-online.de Sent: Oct 11, 2010 1:49 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Sow Bug Alumni signup update Jimmy, Jimmy, Im decided some weeks ago to refuse from swaps for

Re: [VFB] Sow Bug Alumni signup update

2010-10-13 Thread rayado
Sure. Glad to have you. JIMMY D Hi Jimmy D; I attended Sow Bug this year but did not tie, can I still join the swap? Wayneb 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

[VFB] Tue. Oct. 13 - Sow Bug Alumni signup update

2010-10-13 Thread rayado
The swap is filling nicely. Would like to cut the swap off at around 25 tyers, so if you want to participate, don't delay. If I've missed somebody, please let me know. Have A Great Day ! JIMMY D Nick Runnarsson Larry Johnson Michael Bliss Alan Di Somma Jerry McKaughan TONY SPEZIO Jimmy D.

[VFB] Sow Bug Alumni Fly Swap - Rules, etc.

2010-10-13 Thread rayado
SOW BUG ALUMNI SWAP To participate in this swap, you must have attended at least one SOW BUG Convention at Mountain Home, Arkansas. In my recollection, we have upwards of 35 fly tyers total from the VFB, FFW, and HCFF fly tying/fishing email lists that have attended at least one Sow bug. I'd

Re: [VFB] Tue. Oct. 13 - Sow Bug Alumni signup update

2010-10-13 Thread rayado
Got you covered. You're number 16. Thanks, JIMMY D Jimmy, Better count me in. I think I have attended 9 Sowbugs. Unfortunately, I have missed the last two due to other obligations. I will let you know what I am going to tie soon. Thanks, Bruce Whittle -- You received this message because

Re: [VFB] Hummingbird Feathers

2010-10-15 Thread rayado
No way would I tie with his feathers. If he's that perfectly preserved, why not maake a nice little mount out of him. If you have some Audubon members in your area, they could tell you what to do. I'd do that before burying or mounting him. JIMMY D -Original Message- From: Chuck

[VFB] Tue. Oct. 17 - Sow Bug Alumni signup update

2010-10-18 Thread rayado
Hi Gang It appears that everyone who wanted to participate in this swap has signed up. It's been a week since anyone has signed up. Our count now is 15. So . . . I'm giving Sow Bug Alumni till this Wednesday to sign up. Then we will go with what we have. Rules and regs will follow this

[VFB] Sow Bug Alumni Fly Swap - Rules, etc.

2010-10-18 Thread rayado
SOW BUG ALUMNI SWAP - Rules and Regulations - Last call. JIMMY D To participate in this swap, you must have attended at least one SOW BUG Convention at Mountain Home, Arkansas. In my recollection, we have upwards of 35 fly tyers total from the VFB, FFW, and HCFF fly tying/fishing email

Re: [VFB] Tue. Oct. 17 - Sow Bug Alumni signup update

2010-10-19 Thread rayado
That's a Big Gal!Congratulations !!! JIMMY D -Original Message- From: Larry Johnson johns...@uvu.edu Sent: Oct 19, 2010 11:37 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Tue. Oct. 17 - Sow Bug Alumni signup update Note to all: Announcing a new grandchild !!! Phoebe Alivia

[VFB] Pattern for Sow Bug Swap

2010-10-19 Thread rayado
Below are the 15 people signed up for the Sow Bug Swap. When you decide on your pattern / Name of fly you'll be tying please email it to me so we can see who's tying what and try to prevent too many duplicates. Nick, think you already sent yours, but it's hard to keep up with stuff while using

[VFB] Sow Bug Alumni Swap CLOSED

2010-10-20 Thread rayado
Good Morning Sow Bug Alumni: I'm closing the swap with 16 participants, since nobody has signed up for over a week, so When you decide on your pattern / Name of the fly you'll be tying please email it to me so we can see who's tying what and try to prevent too many duplicates. JIMMY D NOTE:

[VFB] Sow Bug Swap - EMAIL ADDRESS Check yours

2010-10-20 Thread rayado
I need Wayne Blake Hodges email address, but would also like to verify that the email address I have for you is correct. If it's not correct, please let me know OFF LIST. When I get all the correct email addresses I'll move the Swap off list. Have A Great Day ! JIMMY D Alan Di Somma

[VFB] Quote EXTRA

2010-10-21 Thread rayado
The Anal Retentive Fisherman The guy who never actually made it fishing because his tacklebox and equipment had to be just-so. Phil Hartman Saturday Night Live -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to

[VFB] Re CONGRATS TONY !!

2010-10-24 Thread rayado
COULDN'T HAPPEN TO A NICER, MORE EESERVING GUY. GOOD ON YOU, TONY !! -Original Message- From: Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net Sent: Oct 24, 2010 6:50 AM To: Virtual Flybox vfb-mail@googlegroups.com, flyfishingandflytyingforpanf...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [VFB] GREAT news GREAT news.

Re: [VFB] Web-cam

2010-10-29 Thread rayado
Back in the late 60's we had slow scan TV in ham radio. That was the rage for a few years, but only the wealthiest hams had the wherewithall to purchase such a set up. Come to think of it, a lot of the advances we have in electronics werefostered by ham radio operators. I've been a ham since

[VFB] Re: fishing report

2010-11-08 Thread rayado
45 crappie and 15 white, (sand bass),yesterday, on the North Bosque river, tribuatary to Lake Waco. Crappie caught on crappie jig, white body, red head. White bass caught on a blue and white Roadrunner. It's unusual to catch that many whites this time of year, BUT, the fishing has been crazy

[VFB] Re: New Grandson

2010-11-12 Thread rayado
HI GANG ! I would have taken over the Quotes for Rick, but I've been in Houston since Wed. Daughter-in-law Cathie and Son Chris had their third, Wed. at 3:52 p.m., just a few minutes before we arrrived at the hospital. A not so little boy at 7 1/2 pounds 21 1/2 inches. They had two little girls

Re: [VFB] Re: New Grandson

2010-11-12 Thread rayado
9, and I think that'll do it. LOL -Original Message- From: Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net Sent: Nov 12, 2010 10:23 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Re: New Grandson CONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME BACK! How many does that make now? a. -- You received this message because

[VFB] Re: Virtual fly box site linesend.com

2010-11-12 Thread rayado
The VFB site is down, but not Lines End. Click on http://linesend.com/ Byard has been updating inventory, etc. Looked good to me. JIMMY -- 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

[VFB] Re:Linesend FLy Shop still active

2010-11-13 Thread rayado
-Original Message- From: Don Ordes f...@tribcsp.com Sent: Nov 13, 2010 9:32 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] test Which VFB do you mean? the VFB Googlegroup is up this is it The VFB website is down and dormant Linesend, the shop for the VFB, is still active, but i

[VFB] Linesend FLy Shop still active - Please read

2010-11-13 Thread rayado
OOPS ! Somehow I hit send before I wrote the message. NOW, about Linesend Online Fly Shop. Click on the link below. Also, Linesend is the sponsor of our VFB flyfishing E-mail list. Without Byard's commitment, the VFB would not exixt. http://www.linesend.com/ Carefully read the message from

[VFB] E-mail archives still working

2010-11-13 Thread rayado
For VFB fe-mail Archives, click on the link below. /http://www.mail-archive.com/vfb%40troutnet.com JIMMY D Ho DonO; So what does that mean? The archive of discussions is unavailable? Wayneb --- On Sat, 11/13/10, Don Ordes f...@tribcsp.com wrote: From: Don Ordes f...@tribcsp.com Subject:

Re: [VFB] Jimmy: Sowbug flies

2010-11-27 Thread rayado
hey guys, don't know what the problem is. I have a slew of VFB emails in my inbox this morning. Nick, don't worry about extra time on your flies. I'm extending it to Dec. 31. JIMMY D -Original Message- From: Niclas Runarsson niclas.runars...@soderhamn.com Sent: Nov 27, 2010 5:28 AM

Re: Fwd: [VFB] Can't get hold of J.D.

2010-11-27 Thread rayado
-Original Message- The problem was that some way my incoming server grabbed my bigtroutman email address. Either that or I forgot to turn the bigtroutman address off. Sorry for the inconvenience. JIMMY D From: Rene Zillmann rene.zillm...@t-online.de *Mail delivery failed:

[VFB] UPDATE on Jimmy D's broken foot/torn posterior tendon

2010-11-27 Thread rayado
in Cimarron, NM on my favorite little trout stream, THE RAYADO! Hopefully, all the above lasts and I can do what I truly love. Tying flies is OK, but without the ability to wade, life is tuff for a fly fisherman. Have A Good UN! JIMMY D -- You received this message because you are subscribed

RE: [VFB] UPDATE on Jimmy D's broken foot/torn posterior tendon

2010-11-28 Thread rayado
I used a canoe a few times, when I was younger and had better balance. I'd never get used to a kayak. I did have a cute little pontoon boat that I used for a while, but it was much like fishing from a boat. Finally sold it to VFB member Jack Lehman. Jack loves it. Have you thought about putting

[VFB] RE: Tony's homemade Canoe

2010-11-29 Thread rayado
Sounds almost like a war canoe to me. Byard used to have one similar. His was 24 feet, square stern for a motor. He posted pics of it on the VFB, but later sold it. If you have a pic of yours, please share. JIMMY D -Original Message- From: Anthony Spezio bambot...@yahoo.com Sent: Nov

RE: [VFB] UPDATE on Jimmy D now Canoe

2010-11-29 Thread rayado
Neat set-up. JIMMY D -Original Message- From: walter-fishing wshock...@ohio-kayak-fishing.com Sent: Nov 28, 2010 7:48 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [VFB] UPDATE on Jimmy D now Canoe I've found the kayak a great way to fly fish both standing and setting. It is easy to

Re: [VFB] Webcam

2010-12-01 Thread rayado
Neville, I have an associate degree in Pixology and I don't have the foggiest idea what you're talking about. ROTFLMAO 1 JD What does that all mean. Tony --- On Wed, 12/1/10, Neville Gosling nev.gosl...@shaw.ca wrote: From: Neville Gosling nev.gosl...@shaw.ca Subject: [VFB] Webcam To:

[VFB] TESTING. Anybody out there

2010-12-05 Thread rayado
Ya'll fishing, resting, drinking, tying flies or talking about pixils. LOL -- 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 to

[VFB] Potential Virus Threat

2010-12-06 Thread rayado
Some of you are already aware and some may have gotten the My Girlfriend's Video virus. This originated a ways back and somehow got into a VFB members e-mail. J. Balmer was the latest victim, but caught it quickly. WHATEVER YOU DO, DON'T OPEN AN EMAIL THAT HAS ANYTHING ABOUT GIRLFRIEND's VIDEO

[VFB] Simplifying fly movement under water

2010-12-18 Thread rayado
Seems to me that the only time it really makes a difference is when we're fishing 'Wet Flies'. Also, it's been my experience that most wet flies, when wet, look pretty much alike, i.e. like a drowned Rat. Yes, you can jiggle them back and forth in the current and get a fluttering motion, which

Re: [VFB] Simplifying fly movement under water

2010-12-19 Thread rayado
Very thorough, DonO. Seems a shame to waste your knowledge of wet flies on little pissant fly fishers like us. Why not put it in an article with pics and submit to Hatch or Fly Tyer. I seriously doubt if either have studied wet flies as closely as you. Obviously you have a swimming pool. LOL

Re: [VFB] OT 60 years

2010-12-23 Thread rayado
Congrats, Tony. You and Dot are 12 years ahead of Jody and me. LOL I'm soon to be 74 and Jody still refers to me as her 'little boy' JIMMY D -Original Message- From: Anthony Spezio bambot...@yahoo.com Sent: Dec 23, 2010 9:29 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] OT 60 years

[VFB] A Big Texas Merry Christmas to all

2010-12-24 Thread rayado
A BIG TEXAS MERY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. I had an 'epistle' typed up, but evidently hit the delete button, but it goes without saying that I consider you gals and guys very special. Thanks for your help, aid and support through a 'trying' year, without being able to wade. Hopefully, my feet and

Re: [VFB] spine - spline

2010-12-29 Thread rayado
Sounds good to me. But, others might have a different take. JD -Original Message- From: Rene Zillmann rene.zillm...@t-online.de Sent: Dec 29, 2010 12:25 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] spine - spline Hi list, and hey Jimmy, this is just for you G I've got from my wife

RE: [VFB] VFB Is the VFB slowly dying? Your idea to revitalize VFB

2010-12-30 Thread rayado
Thanks, Jerry. guess I just didn't notice the chatter complaints. SO NOTED and will be incorporated in my answer. JIMMY D My self I like the VFB and have quit doing much comments due to compliants about to much chatter. I really like the swaps and have mistered some myself. Jerry

[VFB] VFB Alive and Well

2011-01-01 Thread rayado
35 VFB posts today. Just like old times. I knew we could do it. Now, how bout some good threads or need to know stuff, or sharing our expertise. I'd like to pick Tony's brain on building bamboo rods. Oh I build them too, but mine don't hold a candle to the beautiful handiwork of Tony. Long Live

[VFB] VFB Kicking up its heels

2011-01-06 Thread rayado
No need to share your suggestions on kick starting the VFB Ya'll already did it. LOOKING GOOD Your suggestions were all pretty much the same - GIT-ER-DUN JIMMY D -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [VFB] VFB Kicking up its heels

2011-01-06 Thread rayado
Yeah, Tony, but without the rod, there'd be no fly fishing. it's danged sure related. LOL JIMMY D -Original Message- From: Anthony Spezio bambot...@yahoo.com Sent: Jan 6, 2011 7:34 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] VFB Kicking up its heels I know it is not tying but

Re: [VFB] No rod casting

2011-01-07 Thread rayado
I've seen pics of Henk casting with a very short broom handle, maybe it was Hans. I remember seeing the loop, but don't remember if it was the forward or back cast JIMMY D Yep, a roll cast might be hard using your finger. ROFL, Chuck I know it is not tying but the rod messages are

[VFB] Re: Miniature fly rod and reel

2011-01-07 Thread rayado
There's a company that makes tiny fly rods and reels. Rod aboout18 long and rel about the size of a half dollar. I'm sure somebody will remember it. We had a nice thread on this little guy a few years back. As I remember, they ain't cheap, but really nice. JIMMY D -- You received this

Re: [VFB] Re: Miniature fly rod and reel

2011-01-07 Thread rayado
The little rod and reel is a J. Austin Forbes. Googled it. One of ya'll can look up the URL, gives pictures. JIMMY D -Original Message- From: ray...@earthlink.net Sent: Jan 7, 2011 3:00 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Re: Miniature fly rod and reel There's a company

Re: [VFB] Highwater in Cologne and the bell stops striking

2011-01-08 Thread rayado
rene: I can't imagine the Rhine getting that high. Must be a 100 year flood. We've had two 100 year floods in the last 15 years here in Central Texas. I remember the biggest one that blew out a whole new canyon on the Guadalupe River. Had some 25+inches of rain in 24 hours. All of us fly

Re: [VFB] Tampa

2011-01-09 Thread rayado
You might just freeze your butt off. -Original Message- From: Don Ordes f...@tribcsp.com Sent: Jan 8, 2011 10:04 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Tampa Speaking of salt water... I'm going to be in Tampa in a camper next week (flash trip), and I was wondering what fishing

[VFB] Looking for DON ORDES Kevin SLATER

2011-01-18 Thread rayado
These two wayward VFB'ers are the only ones who haven't sent me their flies for the Sow Bug Alumni Swap. I've sent several Sow Bug updates to them via the Sow Bug Swape-mail list and also to these two peckerwoods individually. If any of you know of their whereabouts, please contact me off

[VFB] Re: Mountain Home, not American Home

2011-01-22 Thread rayado
Larry, Sow Bug's at Mountain Home, not American Home. LOL Tho't I was the only one who did things like that. VBG -Original Message- From: Larry Johnson johns...@uvu.edu Sent: Jan 22, 2011 2:20 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Sowbug 2011 Nev: The first two times I

Re: [VFB] Re: Mountain Home, not American Home

2011-01-24 Thread rayado
LOL OOps. That was an honest mistake. I am having trouble with my memory. More and more often. And did I mention that I have trouble with my memory?... LJ ray...@earthlink.net 1/22/2011 4:00 PM Larry, Sow Bug's at Mountain Home, not American Home. LOL Tho't I was the only one who did

Re: [VFB] Quote

2011-01-27 Thread rayado
Mike, thanks for the quotes. Does this mean that you're going to do them permanently? Hope so. Rick ran out of time and I did them for years and wanted a break. Keep up the good work. JIMMY D -Original Message- From: Michael Bliss flyfish...@gmail.com Sent: Jan 27, 2011 2:30 AM To:

Re: [VFB] Birdie - CHEMO

2011-01-29 Thread rayado
GOD BE WITH YOU AND FAMILY. JIMMY D -Original Message- From: Brian Burgess brian.burge...@btinternet.com Sent: Jan 29, 2011 4:33 AM To: vfb vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Birdie Hi All Just to let you know that I start chemo on the 11th. It will be a 12 week course then they

[VFB] Rough WX in Central TX

2011-02-02 Thread rayado
Rough WX in Texas. We're getting the kind of weather that we only get once in a blue moon. 18 degrees right now at 10:50 a.m., going down to 13 tonight. Power off for 2 1/2 hours last evening. Went off again early this morning, came back on around 10:15. My gas grill on the patio came in handy

Re: [VFB] Rough WX in Central TX

2011-02-02 Thread rayado
Longhorn tailhair makes great stone flies. Calico, my longhorn steer is nearing record status with his horm length. They're approaching 7 + feet from tip to tip, straight across, not around the curve. A steer with 8 feet horns sold for $20,000 up in Ft. Worth a couple years ago. I expect

Re: [VFB] Jimmy D...

2011-02-05 Thread rayado
Thanks, JIMMY D -Original Message- From: Niclas Runarsson niclas.runars...@soderhamn.com Sent: Feb 5, 2011 7:01 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Jimmy D... Regarding last swap (have forgotten what it was and am to busy to think): Moved a couple of days ago and new

Re: [VFB] Jimmy D

2011-02-12 Thread rayado
rayado@earthlink address never seems to work. Does he have another one? /Nick -- 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 to vfb-mail-unsubscr

Re: [VFB] Jimmy D... Another try

2011-02-12 Thread rayado
] Jimmy D How do I get through to him offlist? His rayado@earthlink address never seems to work. Does he have another one? /Nick -- 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

Re: [VFB] quote 021211

2011-02-13 Thread rayado
Great Quote. thanks for sharing. JD -Original Message- From: Michael Bliss flyfish...@gmail.com Sent: Feb 13, 2011 12:41 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] quote 021211 I don't want to sit at the head table anymore. I want to go fishing George H. W. Bush -- Mike

[VFB] Sow Bug Update 2/15/11

2011-02-15 Thread rayado
As soon as you receive your Sow Bug Alumni Swap flies, please let me know OFF LIST. No sense clogging the VFB. Thanks, JIMMY D -- 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

[VFB] need Rick Zieger's address

2011-02-17 Thread rayado
I have lost Rick's address and can't run him down. Anybody happen to have it. Thanks, JIMMY D -- 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 to

[VFB] need Rick Zieger's postal address

2011-02-17 Thread rayado
Need Rick's mailing address. have his e-mail address. Need to send him something. JIMMY D -- 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 to

Re: [VFB] Sowbug Alumni Swap...

2011-02-19 Thread rayado
Title: Meddelande Thanks Nic. Great job. You make my piddlin Meister job appear half way decent. LOL JIMMY D rom: Niclas Runarsson Sent: Feb 19, 2011 4:33 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Sowbug Alumni Swap... Result, for the ones who might be

[VFB] Eagle w/broken wing, nursed back to health

2011-02-20 Thread rayado
A few months back one of you sent me a very heartwarming e-mail about a Bald Eagle, who was rescued and nursed back to good health except for her broken wing. The owner and the Eagle have a very close bond and the last photo shows the Eagle placing her head on the owner's shoulder. I

Re: [VFB] Eagle w/broken wing, nursed back to health

2011-02-20 Thread rayado
Don't bother looking. I found my Eagle. JD -Original Message- From: ray...@earthlink.net Sent: Feb 20, 2011 4:04 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Eagle w/broken wing, nursed back to health A few months back one of you sent me a very heartwarming e-mail about a Bald

[VFB] Re: Jimmy Moore fame

2011-02-21 Thread rayado
Funny thing is that I don't remember making that quote up. Maybe I did, maybe not. I think it's one of my wife Jody's quotes. She's come up with some good ones. JIMMY D -Original Message- From: Rick Zieger Sent: Feb 21, 2011 7:46 AM To: VFB

[VFB] testing

2011-02-26 Thread rayado
testing - Mighty quiet today. Anybody out there? -- 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 to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options,

Re: [VFB] quote 022811

2011-03-01 Thread rayado
LOL JD ---Original Message- From: Michael Bliss Sent: Mar 1, 2011 3:23 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] quote 022811 This is an exchange of Opie and Andy from the Andy Griffith Show. "Opie: He's a good one aint he pa? Andy: Good?I believe never in

Re: [VFB] Now we're here again...

2011-03-09 Thread rayado
Title: Re: [VFB] Now we're here again... Gonna miss you guys. Drink a suds for me. JIMMY D -Original Message- From: Allan Fish Sent: Mar 8, 2011 7:01 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Now we're here again... ... packing. Swedish FlyFair on

Re: [VFB] Shadow Box with flies

2011-03-24 Thread rayado
My pleasure,Tony. good fishing to you. JIMMY D Original Message- From: Anthony Spezio Sent: Mar 23, 2011 9:06 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Shadow Box with flies I received the Shadowbox frame with the Sowbug flies yesterday and I can say I am very

Re: [VFB] Sowbug Shadow Box

2011-03-25 Thread rayado
Looks like DonO's Golden Stone got jostled in transit and got turned sidwways. I had it mounted straight up and down, with head at top, but hey, it looks pretty good sideways. I sure wouldn't want to pop the box open and re-set the golden stone, for fear another fly or two would come loose. LOL

Re: [VFB] Trees in Arkansas

2011-04-04 Thread rayado
Tony, aren't there a lot of big grandaddy Cypress growing along the edge of the rivers / creeks. They're all over the place here in central texas. I wouldsuppose you'd also have a lot of Black Gum, Water Tupelo,Swamp Cyrilla,Bayand other water loving species. JIMMY D -Original Message-

[VFB] HOWDY VFB'ers - From JIMMY D

2011-05-31 Thread rayado
Hi Gang! Many of you have asked about me, so I guess it's about time I let ya'll know what's new with JIMMY D. Like so many of us, I got a little burned out with keeping up with all the VFB, FFW ahd HCFF posts. Very little FFW stuff hits my Inbox anymore and Bill Higdon the owner of the Hill

Re: [VFB] Tony S.

2011-06-02 Thread rayado
If anyone gets to talk to Tony, please let him know that my and Jody's prayers are with him and Dot. JIMMY D -Original Message- From: Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net Sent: Jun 2, 2011 8:34 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Tony S. Prayers going up to The Boss for one

[VFB] Prayer request

2011-06-11 Thread rayado
I don't do this often, but my best friend, Steve Taylor's wife Val could use a few prayers. Those of you who read my book will remember Steve as the stay-at-home-Dad. Valerie was walking down the parking lot to the grocery, when a lady hit her from behind. Val had been bent down to pick up her

Re: [VFB] Home from the Northlands

2011-06-13 Thread rayado
Wow, what a super trip! JIMMY D -Original Message- From: Allan Fish afi...@sbcglobal.net Sent: Jun 12, 2011 1:52 PM To: Virtual Flybox vfb-mail@googlegroups.com, flyfishingandflytyingforpanf...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [VFB] Home from the Northlands I got back home late yesterday from

[VFB] God be with you

2011-06-13 Thread rayado
Birdie, saw your post, re: prayer request. I didn't even know that you were under the weather. Rest assured that you have my and Jody's daily prayers for a full recovery. Best, JIMMY D -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the VFB Mail group. To post to this group, send

[VFB] Larry Johnson's passing

2011-07-09 Thread rayado
Hi Gang: I sat near to Larry at mpst the Sow bug's that I've attended Got to know him fairly well as we tied flies and told lies, and bantered back and forth. Larry was a fun loving guy and had a keen sense of humor. I've missed the last three Sow Bugs and seeing Larry. I counted each day as

Re: [VFB] re: Link to the obit for Larry

2011-07-11 Thread rayado
Thanks Mike. Finally got into the site and left left message / signed guest book. For anyone trying to get into the site, don't use Netscape. Doesn't work JIMMY D From: Michael Bliss Sent: Jul 10, 2011 10:23 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] re: Link to

Re: [VFB] Not all that far

2011-08-02 Thread rayado
Allan, I was totally unaware of this. Sickening ! What surprises me even more is that I had Rotary program last week and my speaker who is the District Fishery Chief didn't say diddly squat about it. I'll have to call him and see if they have any plans tor the lake, once this drought is over.

[VFB] IOFF Certificate, rules Poem - Why I fish. I have them.

2011-08-18 Thread rayado
Dono, have some extra IOFF original certificates, theIOFF rules and my poem Why I Fish. I fish. Anyone wanting same please contact me off list. These went with tht IOFF swap and are now available to others who care to join. JIMMY D -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: Fw: [VFB] IOFF Certificate, rules Poem - Why I fish. I have them.

2011-08-18 Thread rayado
In the mail this weekend. JIMMY D -Original Message- From: Jimi AKA Desert Eagle j...@hdc-nm.com Sent: Aug 18, 2011 4:11 PM To: ray...@earthlink.net Cc: Desert Eagle j...@hdc-nm.com Subject: Fw: [VFB] IOFF Certificate, rules Poem - Why I fish. I have them. Jimmy, could I get

Re: [VFB] IOFF Certificate, rules Poem - Why I fish. I have them.

2011-08-18 Thread rayado
I think the poem was Fly Tying Fanatic. Will send bote to those who want them. JIMMY D -Original Message- From: ray...@earthlink.net Sent: Aug 18, 2011 4:01 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Cc: Don Ordes f...@tribcsp.com Subject: [VFB] IOFF Certificate, rules Poem - Why I fish. I have

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