Re: [VFB] Tornadoes

2021-12-11 Thread Allan Fish
Thanks for checking. Everything is fine here except for high winds. The tornadoes were about 160 km South of us. But we’re having a cold front pass through with sustained winds of 70 km and gusts up to 90 km/. Minor damages with some trees down but nothing drastic. Here is wishing you

Re: [VFB] My messy fly tying bench

2021-08-25 Thread Allan Fish
I must agree with Rene. I keep looking for what you call “messy”. I would call it perfect - everything you need is within reach. What more could one want? Al 1014 Iris Ave. Greenwood, in 46143 (317) 919-3413 > On Aug 25, 2021, at 2:55 PM, Rene Zillmann wrote: > > Disagree, Gary. > For me

Re: [VFB] My messy fly tying bench

2021-08-25 Thread Allan Fish
I’ve seen hooks similar to those when I worked for a time in a bait shop after I retired. They were larger hooks designed as weedless worm hooks. I never thought about using them for flies. I’d love to see a picture of that 2-headed monster. . I may have to get us some Never Snags. Don’t

[VFB] Running late - again

2021-07-02 Thread Allan Fish
IN THE MOTHER-OF-PEARL CONNOISSEURS GROUP, THEY HAVE THE MOTTO “LOVE THY NACRE AS THYSELF”. -- -- 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] Great hooks, great price

2021-05-15 Thread Allan Fish
> On May 15, 2021, at 9:38 AM, Gary Webb wrote: > > And I'm trying Tenkara fly fishing Gary, I’m proud to say I was way ahead of the game. I started out fly fishing Tenkara style when I was probably only 5 or 6. It was quite a bit of work for a young lad because we used 14-16 foot bamboo

Re: [VFB] Thank You for Attending Don's Virtual Memorial Service

2021-03-04 Thread Allan Fish
THANKS, RICK. Al > On Mar 4, 2021, at 4:24 PM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail > wrote: > > > > - Forwarded Message - > From: Keeper on behalf of the Ordes Family -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email

Re: [VFB] Don O memorial

2021-03-01 Thread Allan Fish
Chuck, I think what happened was that Alan mis-typed our e-mail addresses when he sent them to Don’s son. I suggested that he left an “i” out of mine. He checked and that is what he did. That’s why I copy/paste addresses instead of trying to type them. I kant tipe werth a krap. Or the

Re: [VFB] Don O memorial

2021-02-22 Thread Allan Fish
I would like to attend. 295 Village Lane Apt. 243 Greenwood, IN 46143 afi...@sbcglobal.net (317) 919-3413 > On Feb 22, 2021, at 9:40 AM, Phxflytyer wrote: > > If anyone would like to attend this event, please let me know. I will forward > your email address to Donny Ordes so he can send you

Re: [VFB] Facebook Group

2021-02-08 Thread Allan Fish
Thanks Ed, My request is in. Al 295 Village Lane Apt. 243 Greenwood, IN 46143 afi...@sbcglobal.net (317) 919-3413 > On Feb 8, 2021, at 8:17 AM, Ed Roden wrote: > > It already exists - https://www.facebook.com/groups/42271173976 > > > Ed Roden >

Re: [VFB] Test

2021-01-01 Thread Allan Fish
> On Jan 1, 2021, at 11:07 AM, 'KP' via VFB Mail > wrote: > > So if we want to keep our merry band together why not set up a Facebook or > WhatsApp page/group? > Great idea, Keith. Why don’t you set it up? Need someone much younger than me to be the ‘guardian’. Al -- -- You received

Re: [VFB] Test

2020-12-31 Thread Allan Fish
I thought so too, but actually, I think it is Yahoo that’s dropping all groups. Google is revising their groups in some way that should be seamless………I hope. a. > On Dec 31, 2020, at 7:47 PM, Neville Gosling wrote: > > Google groups are dropping all groups . This is a test to see if it has

Re: [VFB] Don Ordes

2020-12-23 Thread Allan Fish
Obviously this old dude is getting his groups mixed up. I’m going to try to port the “Panfish” group to Yahoo. Chuck is the ‘fearless leader’ of that group. Byard, of course is the Super-fearless leader of the Virtual Flybox group. Sorry for the kornfuzion, Allan Allan Fish 295 Village

[VFB] Don Ordes

2020-12-23 Thread Allan Fish
Alan DiSomma tried to post the Facebook message about Don. It didn’t come through. I’m going to try following this. The VFB group on Google will disappear next week - as I understand it they are dropping all groups (no income?). I am going to try to set it up on Yahoo.com

Re: [VFB] Tony Memorial Swap -- Idea

2020-12-05 Thread Allan Fish
uld do 2 frames - for the auction and one for Dot. > > The last 2 sets are for fishing purpose, I guess. > > But first of all, we need a host in the US. Any taker? > > Best > > Rene > > P.S. is 'host' the correct word? > > > On 12/2/20 3:09 PM, Allan Fi

Re: [VFB] Tony Memorial Swap -- Idea

2020-12-02 Thread Allan Fish
Great idea, Rene, but we need 4 sets. One for the Sowbug, one for Dot, one for Robert and one for the host. Dot is moving to New Jersey with her daughter Gina so she and Robert will be about 1,200 miles (2,000 Km) apart. I won’t be able to tie until around February or March because my gear is

Re: [VFB] Dirty Bug Yarn

2020-12-01 Thread Allan Fish
Pete, > On Dec 1, 2020, at 11:04 PM, Pete Gramp wrote: > > Almost forgot to mention - we're having a house built for us on the west > branch of the Perkiomen creek (it will run through our back yard) that is > wild trout water. In Barto, PA, USA. My wife claims we're moving because we >

Re: [VFB] Thoughts and prayers wanted/needed

2020-10-30 Thread Allan Fish
Chuck my prayers are with all of you. a. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 30, 2020, at 4:01 PM, Chuck Alexander wrote:  Folks: My wife, my daughter, and myself need your thoughts and prayers badly. My daughter tested pos. for Covid 19 day before yesterday. My wife did yesterday, and I tested

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio...

2020-08-16 Thread Allan Fish
And never forget, Nick. Tony and Dot introduced you to A Root Beer, too. That definitely changed your life. Al > On Aug 16, 2020, at 5:07 PM, Niclas (Gmail) > wrote: > > Tony was one of the most generous persons I've ever met. The help he has > given me is

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio

2020-08-15 Thread Allan Fish
> On Aug 15, 2020, at 9:55 AM, Peggy Brenner wrote: > > > Maybe next year for Sowbug we should all meet there for a moment of silence > in his honor and before we all get to 90. > > Peggy ABSOLUTELY! -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group.

Re: [VFB] Source for Seal's fur dubbing in the USA?

2020-06-28 Thread Allan Fish
Alan, Make that http://www.azflyishing.net/>> - John Rohmer’s website. DoubleL > On Jun 28, 2020, at 7:37 PM, Phxflytyer > wrote: > > Pete; > > Arizonaflyfishing.net ==not—.com > > > Sent from my iPad > > Thank You, > Alan Di

Re: [VFB]

2020-06-27 Thread Allan Fish
Thank you Peggy. I’ve already forwarded it local friends of Tony. How sad. Al > On Jun 27, 2020, at 7:57 PM, Peggy Brenner > wrote: > > The care centers here have been closed since mid-March. The closest we have > been is a drive though on Father’s Day. Dot is

Re: [VFB] test to vfb

2020-05-18 Thread Allan Fish
I tried to call Tony. The phone rang and rang but he didn’t answer. He called me a couple of times and could barely talk he was so upset - esp. not being able to see Gina and Robert. Af > On May 18, 2020, at 12:00 PM, Peggy Brenner wrote: > > My gmail is giving me trouble today getting

Re: [VFB] First Fish of the Year

2020-03-11 Thread Allan Fish
Chuck, you are NOT in that age group. You’re younger than my son. af Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 11, 2020, at 4:58 PM, Chuck Alexander > wrote: >  I couldn’t believe that was only the second time I’d picked up a spinning reel in 15 yrs. That means, that since Daddy taught me to fish with

[VFB] Prayers needed

2020-01-05 Thread Allan Fish
Tony Spezio called me tonight.  He is currently in the hospital at Mountain Home.  He is suffering from congestive heart failure, massive urinary tract infection, pneumonia and his kidneys are failing.   He will be in the hospital several days then moved to the same nursing home that his wife

Re: [VFB] Dot

2019-12-26 Thread Allan Fish
How fantastic. You two have had a rough year. Prayers for a healthy 2020 for both of you. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 26, 2019, at 12:41 AM, 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail > wrote: >  Best CHRISTMAS gift today, I clearly heard Dot say MERRY CHRISTMAS to my daughter on the phone and to a

Re: [VFB] Prayers needed

2019-12-09 Thread Allan Fish
ailto:vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com>. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/vfb-mail/258413755.7259229.1575928949745%40mail.yahoo.com <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/vfb-mail/258413755.7259229.1575928949745%40mail.yahoo.com?utm_medium=email_source=foote

Re: [VFB] Suggestion for Paper Books with Czech / Euro / Jig nymph patterns in them

2019-12-05 Thread Allan Fish
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[VFB] Re: [flyfishingandflytyingforpanfish] I'm home/Off Topic

2019-11-23 Thread Allan Fish
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Re: [VFB] list activity

2019-11-14 Thread Allan Fish
Yep. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 14, 2019, at 10:41 PM, Jack Harford wrote: >  Reuven . . . . I think they are talking about us youngsters under 70 . . . . :D > On Thu, Nov 14, 2019 at 10:38 PM Beer mit wrote: > Am I the younger generation? > > Regards, > > > Reuven > >> On 15 Nov

Re: [VFB] quote

2019-10-04 Thread Allan Fish
ussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/vfb-mail/782761981.3686431.1570203985848%40mail.yahoo.com <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/vfb-mail/782761981.3686431.1570203985848%40mail.yahoo.com?utm_medium=email_source=footer>. -- Allan Fish Greenwood, IN -- -- You received

Re: [VFB] Jimmy D. Moore

2019-09-25 Thread Allan Fish
I tried to reply last night on my iPad - it must have been rejected. This was a really saddening notice. Jimmy was a remarkable person.  For those of you who didn't know him, he retired from the Boy Scouts of America as the Executive (that's the Big Kahuna) of the over 140,000 acre Philmont

Re: [VFB] Prayers welcome

2019-07-20 Thread Allan Fish
Rene, Sagen Sie meiner Enkelin, dass ihr Großvater für sie und auch für ihre Babys betet.  Sent from my iPad On Jul 20, 2019, at 2:28 PM, Rene Zillmann wrote: Folks, some of you know my youngest daughter Anna. She attended with me the sowbug some 14 years ago. In the meantime a nice and

Re: [VFB] Re: Cheap but good fly line

2019-05-28 Thread Allan Fish
>?? 16.7lb Brown caught and released three days ago on my stretch of river. Bet that was the old boy that lived under your dock! af -- -- 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] Re: Cheap but good fly line

2019-05-01 Thread Allan Fish
m this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com <mailto:vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com>. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Allan Fish Greenwood, IN -- -- You received this message because you are subscr

Re: [VFB] Another recent good deal I purchased

2019-04-10 Thread Allan Fish
You bought his entire stock. 浪 Sent from my iPhone On Apr 10, 2019, at 3:50 PM, Chuck Alexander wrote: Folks: Here’s another good deal I recently bought. Great for streamers and wooly buggers as well as a lot of wet flies (as they are pretty webby) depending on where you take the feather

[VFB] Poor Tony

2019-03-08 Thread Allan Fish
Poor Tony Spezio.  As if he hadn't had enough medical challenges, he has spent most of this week in the hospital with pneumonia.  He hopes to go home today or tomorrow. af -- Allan Fish Greenwood, IN -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group

[VFB] Chuck

2019-03-05 Thread Allan Fish
I finally got word that Chuck Alexander and his family are okay and had no damage from the devastating storm in Alabama. af -- Allan Fish Greenwood, IN -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email t

[VFB] Oh crap...

2019-01-22 Thread Allan Fish
Did I accidentally cc: Jimmy on my note to you? Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 22, 2019, at 4:44 PM, DonO wrote: > > He must be worse off than me. > I really miss his banter on the VFB. > DonO > > From: Phxflytyer > Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2019 1:53 PM > To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com >

Re: [VFB] Sign-up list-- 1st Swap, 2019 - Pink Squirrel Nymph

2019-01-20 Thread Allan Fish
On 1/20/19 4:23 PM, 'KP' via VFB Mail wrote: Does that mean we are old? Keith, please do not use that /o**/ word.  To me, it is a cuss word. We are NOT o**,  we are experts (as in experienced). Great to hear from you. af -- Allan Fish Greenwood, IN -- -- You received this message because

Re: AW: [VFB] Sign-up list update 1-- 1st Swap, 2019 - Pink Squirrel Nymph

2019-01-19 Thread Allan Fish
to make a lanyard to attach the rod handle butt end to my > wrist. > > Tiers: (as of 1/19 am) > > 1. Rick Zieger > 2. Allan Fish > 3. Neville Gosling > 4. Chuck Alexander (are you still doing WW charity auctions?) > 5. Don Ordes > 6. Renr Zillman > 7. Gary

Re: [VFB] What is in your vices?

2018-11-02 Thread Allan Fish
of the various colors next year. And I'll do some variations for EHCs for a similar reason. And what are you doing? Rene -- Allan Fish Greenwood, IN -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email t

[VFB] Don O.

2018-10-19 Thread Allan Fish
; It is great that Tony is finally home, but we haven’t heard much about how >> you are doing. I hope very well. >> >> Neville (Nev) Gosling >> >> >> On Aug 7, 2018, at 21:32, DonO wrote: >> >> thank, Allan- card on the way. >> Don >

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio

2018-10-07 Thread Allan Fish
On 10/7/18 8:25 PM, 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail wrote: BTW, got a load of friend requests today asking to fwd to all my friends. DO NOT ACCEPT ANY FRIEND REQUESTS FROM ME ON FACEBOOK. Latest internet fiction.  Ignore them! af -- Allan Fish Greenwood, IN -- -- You received this message

[VFB] Great news

2018-10-06 Thread Allan Fish
Tony Spezio is HOME!  At last!   It's been nearly 3 months. He's back on-line. af -- Allan Fish Greenwood, IN -- -- 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] Tony Spezio update

2018-09-25 Thread Allan Fish
I just got a call from Tony.  He called Sunday and said that he felt like the walls are closing in on him.  He has not been home for 3 months.  But today they told him he can go home a week from tomorrow.  He is really excited. Allan -- Allan Fish Greenwood, IN -- -- You received

[VFB] Note from tony Spezio

2018-09-05 Thread Allan Fish
, and phone calls he has been getting.  He wanted everybody to know he has really appreciated them. AF -- Allan Fish Greenwood, IN -- -- 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] Tony

2018-08-31 Thread Allan Fish
level is reduced from what it had been. Allan -- Allan Fish Greenwood, IN -- -- 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-mai

Re: [VFB] Iowa State Fair

2018-08-24 Thread Allan Fish
On 8/24/18 3:55 PM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail wrote: bright green star burst dubbin from the Flytyers Dungeon.  Like ice dubbing. you got one at Sowbug. Rick Thanks! af -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email

Re: [VFB] Iowa State Fair

2018-08-24 Thread Allan Fish
On 8/24/18 11:21 AM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail wrote: Here is a picture of the Dr. Mike. Purple haze is basically a purple Adams. Neat! What's the body material?  SLF? -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [VFB] Iowa State Fair

2018-08-24 Thread Allan Fish
this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com <mailto:vfb-mail+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com>. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Allan Fish Greenwood, IN -- -- You received this message because you are s

[VFB] Tony Spezio

2018-08-07 Thread Allan Fish
and Living 6152 AR-202     Flippin, AR 72634 Allan -- Allan Fish Greenwood, IN -- -- 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-mai

Re: [VFB] Rocky Mountains Trip -- Rene -- Part II

2018-08-06 Thread Allan Fish
more nice campgrounds, a great evening in Vancouver and a very comfortable flight back. Rene -- Allan Fish Greenwood, IN -- -- 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] Bad news and Great news.

2018-07-31 Thread Allan Fish
Tony Spezio called me today.  His bad news was that he had to have a toe amputated on Saturday. His great news was that the surgeon felt the foot did not need to be amputated. He is still in the hospital at the moment. Allan -- Allan Fish Greenwood, IN -- -- You received this message

Re: [VFB] Update

2018-07-21 Thread Allan Fish
So very sorry to hear, Tony.  Prayers continue. af -- -- 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

[VFB] (From Tony). Fwd: Tried to send, Bounced

2018-07-14 Thread Allan Fish
Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Anthony Spezio > > Subject: Tried to send, Bounced > > I want to thank all for the cards prayers a d good wishes. I still have a > long way to go to recovery. > My tying days are about finished but I had a good 30 + years of it. > I will

[VFB] Tony - evening update

2018-07-13 Thread Allan Fish
and would appreciate all the prayers he can get. Address reminder: Tony Spezio Twin Lakes Therapy and Living 6152 AR-202 Flippin, AR 72634 af -- Allan Fish Greenwood, IN -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group,

[VFB] Tony - Promising news

2018-07-13 Thread Allan Fish
uble using it while lying in bed.  He said he is a one-finger typist and too often accidentally hits the wrong key and erases everything so he has quit trying to type on it. But things are looking more up-beat than they were earlier. af -- Allan Fish Greenwood, IN -- -- You received this messa

[VFB] Update on Tony Spezio

2018-07-12 Thread Allan Fish
it to him at:     Twin Lakes Therapy and Living     6152 AR-202     Flippin, AR 72634 af -- Allan Fish Greenwood, IN -- -- 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] Tony

2018-07-07 Thread Allan Fish
t wait. -- Allan Fish Greenwood, IN -- -- 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,

[VFB] Tony Spezio update

2018-07-01 Thread Allan Fish
prayers. Allan -- Allan Fish Greenwood, IN -- -- 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 opti

Re: [VFB] Don Ordes

2018-04-23 Thread Allan Fish
On 4/23/18 9:12 AM, 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail wrote: Here is what I have, has not bounced. Don Ordes at Trib , Tony TRY THIS ONE: *f...@tribcsp.com* (Fantasy Fly Company) That's the one he's been using the last several months. af -- -- You received this message

Re: [VFB] Don Ordes

2018-04-22 Thread Allan Fish
> It would be great if anyone could find the time to send him a get well email? Just did. -- -- 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] Foam

2018-04-09 Thread Allan Fish
A drunken carrier pigeon dropped off a couple of pieces of yellow foam to me today that someone had been marking on. Looks like the pervert was trying to draw miniature bras without straps. ;-) I still don't quite understand how these are attached to a hook. Are they glued on?   You need to

[VFB] Nice Mr. Mailmam

2018-04-02 Thread Allan Fish
the swap. And a great  big Thank You to all participants for participating. -- Allan Fish Greenwood, IN -- -- 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,

Re: [VFB] Pleasant evening

2018-03-01 Thread Allan Fish
Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 1, 2018, at 11:25 AM, Bruce Whittle wrote:. > This group has always felt like family and I was lucky to spend time with one > of the patriarchs! I felt uncomfortable being called a "patriarch", so I looked it up.

[VFB] Pleasant evening

2018-03-01 Thread Allan Fish
a very busy schedule. As I said in the subject line, it was quite a pleasant evening. af -- Allan Fish Greenwood, IN -- -- 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] Don . . . . Buggers should arrive today

2018-01-10 Thread Allan Fish
On 1/10/18 12:37 PM, Neville Gosling wrote: Hey Jack: Have you heard from Don lately? I have not had any response since before Christmas. Possibly computer problems or sick?  This is not like Don. Neville (Nev) Gosling I got this from Don on Monday.  His son is now doing drone videos. 

Re: [VFB] Don . . . . Buggers should arrive today

2018-01-10 Thread Allan Fish
On 1/10/18 12:37 PM, Neville Gosling wrote: Hey Jack: Have you heard from Don lately? I have not had any response since before Christmas. Possibly computer problems or sick?  This is not like Don. Neville (Nev) Gosling I got this from Don on Monday: -- -- You received this message

Re: [VFB] Happy New Year

2018-01-01 Thread Allan Fish
On 1/1/18 12:36 PM, 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail wrote: Same to all, just 7 degrees last night and -7 tonight. Ah the weather in Arkansas is great. LOL A big HAPPY NEW YEAR to all. Arkansas Tony Time to break out your fur-lined whatevers.   They're now saying it will be -14° here tonight.

Re: [VFB] Happy New Year

2017-12-31 Thread Allan Fish
On 12/31/17 12:01 PM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail wrote: Have a Happy New Year from the cold state of Iowa. Blessing in the New Year to all of you and yours. Rick Same back to you.  But did you know that a whole bunch of your 'cold' slipped away and came over to Indiana? Have a Happy,

[VFB] MERRY CHRISTMAS

2017-12-24 Thread Allan Fish
May all have a Merry Christmas, or a Happy Hannukah, or Happy Holidays, whatever your 'bent'. And may all have a Healthy, Happy New Year. Allan -- Allan Fish Greenwood, IN -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group,

Re: [VFB] Mustad Bugger hook suggestions?

2017-09-23 Thread Allan Fish
On 9/23/17 2:14 PM, Pete Gramp wrote: Pete, You'll probably get a ton of responses.  For size 8, I prefer the R74-9672 (4X long).  An alternative is to get the R73-9672 (3x long) in size 6.  It will give you the same shank  length with a wider gape.  Any good streamer hook works. I tend to

Re: [VFB] Kevin Slater

2017-08-15 Thread Allan Fish
NEAT! Good for Kevin. af On 8/15/17 7:05 PM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail wrote: He tied some flies for the fly tying contest at the Iowa state Fair. Can't remember which flies won ribbons. Rick -- -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post

[VFB] Charlie Spezio update

2017-08-14 Thread Allan Fish
GREAT news a.f. From Robert Spezio's Facebook page: Robert Spezio We went to the hospital yesterday morning

Re: [VFB] On topic- auction fly

2017-08-12 Thread Allan Fish
Hi! Beautiful fly, Don. af On 8/12/17 3:10 PM, DonO wrote: I’m very happy the news about Charlie is positive, and I pray that he continues to recover fully. On a fly topic, my Matlacha Streamer was chosen for the Boise Valley Fly Fisher’s Club as their 2018 logo-fly. It will also appear on

[VFB] Quick Update

2017-08-07 Thread Allan Fish
Robert Spezio Just a quick update on Charlie. He is doing good and getting stronger everyday. We won't know until later in the week if his last surgery

Re: [VFB] Quick update

2017-08-07 Thread Allan Fish
Nev, I just talked to Dot. She's really 'down'. Physically, Charlie's coming along (except for his left leg), but he does have brain damage. He thinks he's living where he was 20+ years ago. Sad. Both Tony & Dot are taking it pretty hard. Tony's been trying to get some work done to

[VFB] Quick update

2017-08-07 Thread Allan Fish
Robert Spezio Just a quick update on Charlie. He is doing good and getting stronger everyday. We won't know until later in the week if his last surgery

[VFB] SPEZIO UPDATE

2017-08-02 Thread Allan Fish
said that we should know in a week if he was able to save Charlie's lower leg and foot. So thankful for all of the love that our family has been receiving. Allan Fish Greenwood, IN -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to

[VFB] Update

2017-07-29 Thread Allan Fish
too much personal stuff, today Charlie proved that not only is God hearing the prayers, but so is he. He said something today that could only have come from him feeling all the love and feeling the power of God. THANK YOU ALL AGAIN. Our family is so grateful for all of you <3 -- A

[VFB] Great news today

2017-07-27 Thread Allan Fish
Here is Robert Spezio's post this morning. It's great to hear such heartening news. af He (CharlesSpezio) is really good this morning. he even put on his own chapstick. he took it from Gina and had no problem doing it. he knew who we all were. he was trying to talk to us but they don't have

[VFB] Two Spezio updates

2017-07-26 Thread Allan Fish
especially Charles. af -- Allan Fish Greenwood, IN -- -- 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

[VFB] Kinda a 'down' day,

2017-07-25 Thread Allan Fish
experience but I know I have so many praying for us to keep us going. Thank you! -- Allan Fish Greenwood, IN -- -- 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,

[VFB] Positive news

2017-07-24 Thread Allan Fish
Here's some really positive news on Tony's son Charlie. It was posted on Facebook by his brother Robert. af He is doing good this morning dad went in and Charlie know him and understood what he was saying. they are starting phycal therapy and occupational therapy and speech therapy

[VFB] Robert Spezio's Facebook note today

2017-07-23 Thread Allan Fish
Charlie is not doing as good this morning but this is not uncommon to have good and bad day.everything with his vitals are still good and he is still breathing on his own. prayers are still needed and we want to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers -- -- You received this

[VFB] Another note

2017-07-22 Thread Allan Fish
oving him out of ICU today. Thank you everyone for your thought and prayers. Please keep him in them. It's just baby steps but we will take them" In addition, please keep Tony & Dot in your prayers. af -- Allan Fish Greenwood, IN -- -- You received this message because you

[VFB] Tony's son

2017-07-21 Thread Allan Fish
Tony's other son, Robert, posted this on Facebook today. I hope he and his parents don't mind me sharing it: Charlie was starting to come around just before we left for the day he was opening his eyes when we were calling his name he is still pretty much out of it but it's a good there is

[VFB] From Tony.

2017-07-20 Thread Allan Fish
In case you haven't heard. Here's a prayer request from Tony Spezio. Forwarded Message Date: Thu, 20 Jul 2017 16:34:23 + (UTC) From: Anthony Spezio <bambot...@yahoo.com> Reply-To: Anthony Spezio <bambot...@yahoo.com> To: Allan Fish <afi..

Re: [VFB] July 4

2017-07-04 Thread Allan Fish
On 7/4/17 11:19 AM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail wrote: Have a safe and Happy fourth to all my friends on these lists. Know better than to add "sober". Rick And the same back at you and to everyone else also. af -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail"

Re: [VFB] Health update

2017-06-28 Thread Allan Fish
On 6/28/17 6:08 AM, Pete Gramp wrote: It makes absolutely no logical sense to me how simply poking in my belly is going to make the pain stop Let's hope that's a permanent cure and you don't have to go to a biker bar once a month and get into a fight with some big bruiser to get punched in

Re: [VFB] White Perch

2017-06-24 Thread Allan Fish
Looked like you were having tons of fun. af Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 24, 2017, at 6:06 PM, 'Wayne Blake-Hedges' via VFB Mail > wrote: > > > > > > HI All; > > Went fishing with my club Tuesday and one of my buddies snapped a couple of > photos of me. > >

Re: [VFB] Tony & Dot

2017-06-15 Thread Allan Fish
Oh no! Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 15, 2017, at 9:33 PM, Joyce M Westphal wrote: > > I am so sorry. Thanks for letting me know. Joyce > >> On Thu, Jun 15, 2017 at 6:24 PM, ladyflytyer wrote: >> Just a quick note to let everyone know that Tony

Re: [VFB] Popper Hooks

2017-06-02 Thread Allan Fish
Mustad stinger hooks. I think they're C52S. jsflyfishing.com is one source. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 2, 2017, at 11:01 AM, 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail > wrote: > > I use straight shank hooks with foam poppers. I use a 1/64 inch drill bit in > my Dremel and

Re: [VFB] Test Only

2017-05-30 Thread Allan Fish
On 5/30/17 1:42 PM, Neville Gosling wrote: Responses and messages from me haver not been posted to VFB, so I asked Al Fish if he could check what was wrong. Turns out that my account had web participation only checked for some reason So this is kust a test to see if this message gets posted.

Re: [VFB] Vfb Mail

2017-05-04 Thread Allan Fish
On 5/4/17 1:47 PM, ray...@earthlink.net wrote: Please answer. JIM I did. -- -- 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] Swap?

2017-04-28 Thread Allan Fish
OKAY - Count me in for a dozen. af On 4/28/17 6:58 PM, Phxflytyer wrote: Allan; If the general consensus is a dozen, I am good with that. Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Phoenix, AZ. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. On Apr 28, 2017, at 9:00 AM, Allan

Re: [VFB] Swap?

2017-04-28 Thread Allan Fish
On 4/28/17 6:58 PM, Phxflytyer wrote: If the general consensus is a dozen, I am good with that. Okay, count me in for up to a dozen. af -- -- 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] Swap?

2017-04-28 Thread Allan Fish
I could also do 10-12 in th next week or so. af Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 28, 2017, at 11:53 AM, DonO wrote: > > I'd love to, but we have a late spring here and everything is crowded into > May to get ready for summer. > Maybe if there were just 10 to 12 swappers. > >

Re: [VFB] SWAPS both sent out today

2017-04-13 Thread Allan Fish
On 4/13/17 10:23 PM, Phxflytyer wrote: I ignored your fly if that will make you feel better? Thank you! -- -- 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

Re: [VFB] SWAPS both sent out today

2017-04-13 Thread Allan Fish
Mine arrived today. Gorgeous flies (if you ignore mine, that is). Thanks to all who participated and most especially to Peggy for hosting. -- -- 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

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