[VFB] Re: now tube flies- reply

2010-11-11 Thread dsdur...@msn.com
Hey, Ashley! Forgive me I don't know how to use this list very well. I do like to use tube flies on the Blues. They do have a junction tube connecting the hook to the tube with the crease fly pattern I tie but the Blue fish didn't seem to have any problems dislodging the fly if you get my mean

[VFB] Re: now tube flies- reply

2010-11-13 Thread dsdur...@msn.com
em, I to thought the price was a bit high. > I'm sure I sure a similar system sold by Sparton Tackle in the UK but that > was like years ago. > > I forgot about the Sawada book. > > Ashley > > On 11 November 2010 23:22, dsdur...@msn.com wrote: > > > > > H

[VFB] Re: Whiting hackle rumour

2011-07-01 Thread dsdur...@msn.com
Ashley Whiting Farms is in the business for creating feathers for fly tyers but this is also very good revenue for the farm. I'm so happy to see them keeping busy because I saw a couple of my favorite fly shops go out of business. I think Tom is right when he said the fly shops are also selli

[VFB] Re: Fwd: Larry Johnson

2011-07-09 Thread dsdur...@msn.com
That is very sad news. Larry was one of the first tyers to share with me when I joined the VFB. Trout flies were a challenge for me back then and he sent me some examples of his favorite flies. He was a very nice man. Deb On Jul 8, 8:28 am, Allan Fish wrote: > Sad news. > > > > >X-Originating

[VFB] Re: fishing

2011-07-16 Thread dsdur...@msn.com
Check out your plans ahead of time. Many of the state parks are closed and have been for a while now. You can't even hike on any of the trails in town (Santa Fe). We have been breathing smoke for a little over a month now and today I could still see a lot of heavy smoke from the Las Conchas fir

[VFB] Re: New Mexico

2011-08-05 Thread dsdur...@msn.com
Not all of the state parks are open, Tent rocks is still closed. It depends on where you plan to travel. Now the concern is flooding due to the fire destroying all the vegetation so some small parts are closed due to that concern. I think it affects the ones closer to Cochiti. The majority are

[VFB] Re: New Mexico

2011-08-07 Thread dsdur...@msn.com
our Grandmother has 'ammo' on her Christmas > list.....-----Original Message- > From: dsdur...@msn.com > Sent: Friday, August 05, 2011 7:32 PM > To: VFB Mail > Subject: [VFB] Re: New Mexico > > Not all of the state parks are open, Tent rocks is still closed.  I

[VFB] Re: Look's like I am in big trouble

2011-10-16 Thread dsdur...@msn.com
Yes, I'll be sure to say a special prayer for him also. It's very hard to see a long term member leave us. Deb On Oct 16, 2:45 pm, Allan Fish wrote: > JIM, > > Prayers headed your way. > > Al > -- > Allan Fish > Greenwood, IN > afi...@sbcglobal.net -- You received this message because you are

[VFB] Re: You think the hair extension fad was bad...

2011-10-24 Thread dsdur...@msn.com
OH My... If you think it's bad for us think about the poor roosters! It must be tough on them to be in such high demand. Deb On Oct 22, 11:27 am, "Don Ordes" wrote: > Just wait until this hits the markets here. > > Yep- ALL Saddle hackles! > > Chick-a-boom, Chick-a-boom...doant ya' juss lo

[VFB] Re: Mark Romero Details

2012-03-20 Thread dsdur...@msn.com
Wow! I'm very shaken by this. Mark was a special friend. He did a lot for me and I always enjoyed racing him to the vintage hook sales. We shared a lot of hooks over the years and I have every post card and letter he sent me. I will cherish them all. My thoughts are with Misako and I'm very

[VFB] Re: good news for once

2012-03-29 Thread dsdur...@msn.com
I'm very glad to hear that news Birdie! Stay well and enjoy the fishing. Deb On Mar 28, 6:07 am, "Brian Burgess" wrote: > Hi Guys and Gals > > just been to hospital for my latest scan results. > Tumors on the liver have all shrunk a bit more and the doc says I shouldn't > need another scan for

[VFB] Re: a graceful Rise the interview

2012-05-26 Thread dsdur...@msn.com
Wow! That's great Peggy. I'm glad you got the recognition you deserve. But what happened to your tying table??? That doesn't even look like your tying room. LOL I'm very impressed. Deb On May 25, 9:37 pm, Peggy Brenner wrote: > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKxxgDvA4wU > > I wanted to

[VFB] Hi Guys. Long time no post. :)

2018-11-16 Thread dsdur...@msn.com
Hi Guys, I can't remember ever using this forum but I'm testing it out to see if this post comes through. I took a very long break from tying publicly, I stepped back from the Whting team to work on my degree. A few of you were so encouraging and supportive of me while I worked my way through sc

[VFB] Re: Hi Guys. Long time no post. :)

2018-11-23 Thread dsdur...@msn.com
Hi Don O, Toto is doing well. I'm keeping him far away from the mice with plague here. I've pulled out some of my flies to display again and I'm going to start setting up my new tying desk this weekend. However I won't be able to use it just yet. My dad comes down here to stay with me through t

[VFB] Re: Hi Guys. Long time no post. :)

2018-11-23 Thread dsdur...@msn.com
Hi Don O, Toto is doing well. I'm keeping him far away from the mice with plague here. I've pulled out some of my flies to display again and I'm going to start setting up my new tying desk this weekend. However I won't be able to use it just yet. My dad comes down here to stay with me through

[VFB] Re: new mouse - Percy

2018-11-23 Thread dsdur...@msn.com
> Don O, Percy looks great! He has personality!!! That's awesome. I still haven't been able to stuff up starvin' Marvin, his ribs still show. I'm thinking he isn't doing so well, he's not even interested in cheese. Best, Deb -- -- You received this message because you a

Re: [VFB] Mike Martinek

2019-02-01 Thread dsdur...@msn.com
[image: Image result for mike martinek] Don O this is my favorite picture of Mike. I believe this photo was taken at the Holland Fly Fair and it really shows Mike's fun side. I will always choose to remember him this way. He was a true character and I had the privilege of being invited to his ho

Re: [VFB] Jimmy D. Moore

2019-09-26 Thread dsdur...@msn.com
Alan, I'm sorry to hear that Jimmy has passed. I still have my personally autographed book from him "Moon Holler Misfits" He always had a great sense of humor. I think of him a lot, being here in New Mexico. As I remember he was very fond of the Boy Scout Camp here. I often wonder what happened

Re: [VFB] Jimmy D. Moore

2019-09-27 Thread dsdur...@msn.com
Alan, I just thought of Jimmy's pet long horns name was it Diablo? Tell me if I'm getting close! :) Deb On Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 10:46:48 AM UTC-6, dsdu...@msn.com wrote: > > Alan, > I'm sorry to hear that Jimmy has passed. I still have my personally > autographed book from him "M

[VFB] Re: Prayers needed

2020-01-06 Thread dsdur...@msn.com
> > Thank you for letting us know. Please tell them we are thinking of them > and keeping them in our hearts and prayers. I hope you are doing well Allan. Best, Deb -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-

Re: [VFB] Don Ordes news

2020-12-28 Thread dsdur...@msn.com
I'm having a hard time with all the loss lately. It's hard enough to distance my self while working at the hospital but when good friends are passing also it's really difficult. I've had this week off so I'm just sitting at home and I broke out my vise and washed the dust off. I have been so bu

Re: [VFB] Don Ordes news

2020-12-28 Thread dsdur...@msn.com
I'm having a hard time with all the loss lately. It's hard enough to distance my self while working at the hospital but when good friends are passing also it's really difficult. I've had this week off so I'm just sitting at home and I broke out my vise and washed the dust off. I have been so b