Re: [VFB] Tony Memorial Swap -- Idea

2020-12-10 Thread Rene Zillmann
Hi Allan, thanks for the ideas - we can go with 4 flies, need 3 frames and the US host can fish his set or what he wants to do. Sure, we will need to send a bit of $$ to the host for the frame etc. But,... no volunteer so far. Best wishes Rene On 12/5/20 9:59 PM, Allan Fish wrote: Rene,

Re: [VFB] Tony Memorial Swap -- Idea

2020-12-05 Thread Allan Fish
Rene, If I weren’t in the middle of a move to downsize (followed by another move when my new cottage is done), I would be glad to host, but I won’t be in a position to do so until probably April. It really should be finished and distributed before then. When I suggested four sets, I was

Fwd: [VFB] Tony Memorial Swap -- Idea

2020-12-05 Thread Rene Zillmann
Hi Allan, We can go with 4 sets, would 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 Fish wrote: Great idea, Rene,

Re: [VFB] Tony Memorial Swap -- Idea

2020-12-02 Thread JERALD CARUSO
Count me in. Jerry Caruso "All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia." > On 12/02/2020 5:29 AM Rene Zillmann < rene.zillm...@t-online.de > mailto:rene.zillm...@t-online.de > wrote: > > > Folks, fellow VFB Members and Tiers (Tyers), > > In the past, we

Re: [VFB] Tony Memorial Swap -- Idea

2020-12-02 Thread Neville Gosling
I support this but am unable to tie any flies at present Nevill Gosling > On Dec 2, 2020, at 2:29 AM, Rene Zillmann wrote: > > Folks, fellow VFB Members and Tiers (Tyers), > > In the past, we did a couple of swaps to honor certain members. I would like > to pick up this for a really

Re: [VFB] Tony Memorial Swap -- Idea

2020-12-02 Thread Beer mit
mber 2, 2020 8:09 AM > To: Vfb > Subject: Re: [VFB] Tony Memorial Swap -- Idea > > 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 &g

RE: [VFB] Tony Memorial Swap -- Idea

2020-12-02 Thread J Balmer
I can't host, but I'm in for the swap. J -Original Message- From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Allan Fish Sent: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 8:09 AM To: Vfb Subject: Re: [VFB] Tony Memorial Swap -- Idea Great idea, Rene, but we need 4 sets. One for the Sowbug, one for Dot

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

[VFB] Tony Memorial Swap -- Idea

2020-12-02 Thread Rene Zillmann
Folks, fellow VFB Members and Tiers (Tyers), In the past, we did a couple of swaps to honor certain members. I would like to pick up this for a really memorable tyer who passed away recently. I suggest that we run a swap to honor Tony Spezio. Unfortunately I cannot host it, as it makes no

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

[VFB] Tony on his river

2020-08-16 Thread Phxflytyer
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Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio

2020-08-16 Thread 'Everett Hall' via VFB Mail
Tony was a man among men.  One of a kind and always the same every time you saw him. To say he will be missed is an understatement. I have many pictures of him and the fellow fly tyers that  I will cherish forever.  Buck Hall Palmetto Florida e.hal...@yahoo.com Live simply. Love generously.

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio

2020-08-15 Thread Bruce Whittle
Tony was the definition of the word gentleman.  I will be forever grateful for his encouragement of my son, Brandon.  They even share the same birthday, March 22.  I think of him fondly every time I see a Chili Pepper in my fly box and even more so when one saves the day!  Tony left a huge

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio

2020-08-15 Thread Neville Gosling
Tony fought a valiant battle despite the odds. He was a good and generous man and I have fond memories of him when I attended the Sowbug in 2011. Even back then, his health was not great. Rest in peace Tony, the battle is over. Neville (Nev) Gosling Greater Vancouver BC Canada On Aug 15,

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio

2020-08-15 Thread Joyce M Westphal
Thank you so much for this information. I shall continue to treasure my time with him. Joyce On Sat, Aug 15, 2020 at 8:00 AM Allan Fish wrote: > > > > 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 >

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] Tony Spezio

2020-07-09 Thread Neville Gosling
Poor Tony, he is having such a tough time. I am glad that I met him at the Sowbug in 2011. Prayers will continue. Neville (Nev) Gosling On Jul 9, 2020, at 16:15, Scott Bearden wrote: For those of you that don't know (I think that is most of you), Tony had to have his other leg removed. They

[VFB] Tony Spezio and Don Ordes

2020-03-25 Thread Neville Gosling
I called Tony Spezio’s cell number on his birthday which was Sunday 22nd March but got no answer, so I left a message wishing him a good day and left it at that. A couple of days ago, I received a message from Don Ordes with the attched pic and note "Starting all over with a make-shift pen

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio

2020-03-17 Thread Phxflytyer
We will continue to keep him and Dot in our prayers. Very sad. Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Mesa, Az. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. Real funny Scotty? Now beam down my clothes! > On Mar 15, 2020, at 1:55 PM, Allan wrote: > >  > I received a

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio

2020-03-16 Thread Rene Zillmann
Nev, this is true. Very sad new. I keep Dot and Tony in my prayers Rene On 3/16/20 4:54 AM, Neville Gosling wrote: Yes, I’m sure all list members are saddened by this news. Nev On Mar 15, 2020, at 1:55 PM, Allan wrote:  I received a saddening phone call from Tony today.  He was very

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio

2020-03-15 Thread Neville Gosling
Yes, I’m sure all list members are saddened by this news. Nev > On Mar 15, 2020, at 1:55 PM, Allan wrote: >  I received a saddening phone call from Tony today. He was very difficult to understand but he wanted me to post on the lists that he will no longer be able to make rods. He has

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio

2020-03-15 Thread Joyce M Westphal
I am so sorry to hear this news. Not surprised as he said he was in kidney failure. I am hoping Dot will be OK in the nursing home. I am fortunate to have one of his beautiful specialty rods. Joyce On Sun, Mar 15, 2020 at 5:01 PM Michael Bliss wrote: > Shoot. This is sad. I feel fortunate to

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio

2020-03-15 Thread Michael Bliss
Shoot. This is sad. I feel fortunate to have known Tony and called him friend. Time just keeps moving along. It’s taking its toll on all of us. Mike Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 15, 2020, at 2:55 PM, Allan wrote: > >  > I received a saddening phone call from Tony today. He was very

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio

2020-03-15 Thread Gary Webb
No more sad than I am to read this. Thanks for letting us know. Gary On Sun, Mar 15, 2020 at 3:55 PM Allan wrote: > I received a saddening phone call from Tony today. He was very difficult > to understand but he wanted me to post on the lists that he will no longer > be able to make rods. He

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio

2020-03-15 Thread 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail
Sorry to hear this. Rick. On Sunday, March 15, 2020, 3:55:54 PM CDT, Allan wrote: I received a saddening phone call from Tony today.  He was very difficult to understand but he wanted me to post on the lists that he will no longer be able to make rods.  He has sold his lathe and

[VFB] Tony Spezio

2020-03-15 Thread Allan
I received a saddening phone call from Tony today. He was very difficult to understand but he wanted me to post on the lists that he will no longer be able to make rods. He has sold his lathe and some other equipment. There is still one rod at his house he would like to sell. I think he

RE: [VFB] Tony visit

2020-02-20 Thread J Balmer
Thanks Peggy, I need to plan a trip down there. J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Alan Di Somma Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2020 10:14 AM To: VFB List Subject: Re: [VFB] Tony visit thanks for the update Peggy. please give Tony and Dot my thoughts and prayers

Re: [VFB] Tony visit

2020-02-20 Thread Alan Di Somma
thanks for the update Peggy. please give Tony and Dot my thoughts and prayers. phxflytyer Phoenix,AZ "Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him; better take a closer look at the American Indian." Henry Ford > On Feb 20, 2020, at 8:15 AM,

Re: [VFB] Tony visit

2020-02-20 Thread Jack Harford
Thanks for the update Peggy!!! On Thu, Feb 20, 2020, 10:16 AM Peggy Brenner wrote: > I went and visited Tony yesterday at the hospital in the end he was > discharged to the rehab Dot is in. Things are not looking good but he has > set a goal of making his big 90 birthday, and Sowbug,he has his

Re: [VFB] Tony visit

2020-02-20 Thread Peggy Brenner
I went and visited Tony yesterday at the hospital in the end he was discharged to the rehab Dot is in. Things are not looking good but he has set a goal of making his big 90 birthday, and Sowbug,he has his pattern picked out. Today I'm going to the nursing home and see them both,, I'll email you

[VFB] Tony, your aircraft?

2019-05-15 Thread rene.zillm...@t-online.de
https://youtu.be/-9cqQVy5oJg hi Tony, found this Video on YouTube. Rene Gesendet mit der Telekom Mail App -- -- You received this

RE: [VFB] Tony Spezio/ + VFB Fly Offer

2018-10-20 Thread Chuck Alexander
, Chuck From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Chuck Alexander Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2018 5:20 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [VFB] Tony Spezio/ + VFB Fly Offer Don: Can you use dyed wool?? I am supposed to have a bunch of it unless I gave it away and forgot about

RE: [VFB] Tony Spezio/ + VFB Fly Offer

2018-10-20 Thread Chuck Alexander
ps.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio/ + VFB Fly Offer Tony, calling is fine. Just on/off busy also. Lots of appointments. All of my therapy has been put in hold until we figure out what is going on with my pelvis. The X-rays yesterday showed everything normal, so it has to be a nerve. VFB

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio/ + VFB Fly Offer

2018-10-20 Thread DonO
: Friday, October 19, 2018 9:04 PM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio Don, got it and will reply later. Too much going on here right now. Woulf prefer to call you and talk direct. Tony On Friday, October 19, 2018, 11:30:53 AM CDT, DonO wrote: Tony, I replied off list

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio

2018-10-19 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
few days to check why there’s so much pain.  Say a prayer for me that they find a problem they can fix. Tight Lines,DonO  From: 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2018 10:02 AMTo: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio Hi Don,I have been meaning to give you

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio

2018-10-19 Thread DonO
14, 2018 10:02 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio Hi Don, I have been meaning to give you a call and talk a while. I have had a couple of strokes but with no ill effects. I am thankful for that. I was in hospitals and nursing home for just over three months and back

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio

2018-10-14 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
: Allan Fish Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2018 9:00 PM To: rodmak...@goldrush.com ; VFB Subject: [VFB] Tony Spezio   FYI, Tony has finally gotten out of the hospital after having a toe and part of his foot removed. Tony is now in a nursing home for rehab.  He doesn't feel like having phone calls

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio

2018-10-11 Thread Rene Zillmann
<mailto:rodmak...@goldrush.com>;VFB <mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com> *Subject:*[VFB] Tony Spezio FYI, Tony has finally gotten out of the hospital after having a toe and part of his foot removed. Tony is now in a nursing home for rehab.  He doesn't feel like having phone calls at t

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio

2018-10-11 Thread DonO
. We are also trying to figure out what’s wrong with my right hip- hampering my walking progress severely. Strokes are no fun. Cheers and welcome back. DonO From: 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail Sent: Monday, October 08, 2018 6:53 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Tony

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio

2018-10-08 Thread 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail
Glad you are home. Take care. Rick From: 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, October 8, 2018 7:54 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio Got more last night amd this morning. Changed password.Tony On Sunday, October 7, 2018, 8:16:38 PM CDT

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio

2018-10-08 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
 From: Allan FishSent: Tuesday, August 07, 2018 9:00 PMTo: rodmak...@goldrush.com ; VFBSubject: [VFB] Tony Spezio FYI, Tony has finally gotten out of the hospital after having a toe and part of his foot removed. Tony is now in a nursing home for rehab.  He doesn't feel like having phone calls

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio

2018-10-07 Thread Neville Gosling
M To: rodmak...@goldrush.com <mailto:rodmak...@goldrush.com> ; VFB <mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com> Subject: [VFB] Tony Spezio FYI, Tony has finally gotten out of the hospital after having a toe and part of his foot removed. Tony is now in a nursing home for rehab. He doesn't feel

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

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio

2018-10-07 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
on the way.Don From: Allan FishSent: Tuesday, August 07, 2018 9:00 PMTo: rodmak...@goldrush.com ; VFBSubject: [VFB] Tony Spezio FYI, Tony has finally gotten out of the hospital after having a toe and part of his foot removed. Tony is now in a nursing home for rehab.  He doesn't feel like having

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio

2018-10-06 Thread Neville Gosling
ust 07, 2018 9:00 PM To: rodmak...@goldrush.com <mailto:rodmak...@goldrush.com> ; VFB <mailto:vfb-mail@googlegroups.com> Subject: [VFB] Tony Spezio FYI, Tony has finally gotten out of the hospital after having a toe and part of his foot removed. Tony is now in a nursing home for rehab

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio update

2018-09-26 Thread Jack Harford
Good to hear!! On Tue, Sep 25, 2018 at 2:38 PM Allan Fish wrote: > 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

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio update

2018-09-25 Thread Michael Bliss
I think that is a boost to him. I hope he can handle this change. We care about him. Mike On Tue, Sep 25, 2018 at 12:38 PM Allan Fish wrote: > 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.

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio update

2018-09-25 Thread Phxflytyer
Good news indeed. Hope to hear from him soon. Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Mesa, Az. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. > On Sep 25, 2018, at 11:38 AM, Allan Fish wrote: > > I just got a call from Tony. He called Sunday and said that he felt like the >

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio update

2018-09-25 Thread Joyce M Westphal
> *From:* 'Everett Hall' via VFB Mail > *To:* "vfb-mail@googlegroups.com" > *Sent:* Tuesday, September 25, 2018 1:53 PM > *Subject:* Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio update > > Thanks for the good news Allan. Hope he continues to improve. > > Buck Hall Celina, OH e.hal.

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio update

2018-09-25 Thread 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail
Good to hear. Rick From: 'Everett Hall' via VFB Mail To: "vfb-mail@googlegroups.com" Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2018 1:53 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio update Thanks for the good news Allan. Hope he continues to improve. Buck Hall Celina, OH e.hal...@yahoo.com L

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio update

2018-09-25 Thread Neville Gosling
That’s good news! Neville (Nev) Gosling On Sep 25, 2018, at 11:38, Allan Fish wrote: 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.

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio update

2018-09-25 Thread Scott Bearden
This is fantastic news! On Tue, Sep 25, 2018 at 2:38 PM Allan Fish wrote: > 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

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio update

2018-09-25 Thread 'Everett Hall' via VFB Mail
Thanks for the good news Allan. Hope he continues to improve. Buck Hall Celina, OH e.hal...@yahoo.com Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God. On Tuesday, September 25, 2018 2:38 PM, Allan Fish wrote: I just got a call from Tony.  He called

[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 this

Re: [VFB] Tony

2018-08-31 Thread J Balmer
Tell him he's in our prayers & I plan on driving down when he's up for it. On Fri, August 31, 2018 6:24 am, Allan Fish wrote: > I tried to send this yesterday but it bounced. > > > Tony called me yesterday and asked me to update the list.  He kinda > bounces between good days and not so good

Re: [VFB] Tony

2018-08-31 Thread Phxflytyer
That is good to hear. We will keep him in our prayers. Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Mesa, Az. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. > On Aug 31, 2018, at 6:24 AM, Allan Fish wrote: > > I tried to send this yesterday but it bounced. > > Tony called me

[VFB] Tony

2018-08-31 Thread Allan Fish
I tried to send this yesterday but it bounced. Tony called me yesterday and asked me to update the list.  He kinda bounces between good days and not so good days.  The day before had been pretty good, but yesterday was a rather bad one.  Keep him in your prayers. The best news is that his pain

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio update

2018-08-30 Thread Bob Hendry
-- > *From:* Neville Gosling > > *To:* VFB > > *Sent:* Wednesday, August 29, 2018 12:26 PM > *Subject:* Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio update > > Is there any update on Tony since Aug 20? > > Neville Gosling > > On Aug 20, 2018, at 07:21, Scott Bearden

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio update

2018-08-29 Thread Phxflytyer
ling > To: VFB > Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 12:26 PM > Subject: Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio update > > Is there any update on Tony since Aug 20? > > Neville Gosling > > On Aug 20, 2018, at 07:21, Scott Bearden wrote: > > Hi everyone, > > I am

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio update

2018-08-29 Thread 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail
From: Neville Gosling To: VFB Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 12:26 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio update Is there any update on Tony since Aug 20? Neville Gosling On Aug 20, 2018, at 07:21, Scott Bearden wrote: Hi everyone, I am cross posting this from bamboo rodmakers list from

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio update

2018-08-29 Thread Neville Gosling
Is there any update on Tony since Aug 20? Neville Gosling On Aug 20, 2018, at 07:21, Scott Bearden wrote: Hi everyone, I am cross posting this from bamboo rodmakers list from yesterday. Keep Tony in your prayers: "Texted with Gina this morning, and Tony has had surgery. Originally were

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio update

2018-08-20 Thread Joyce M Westphal
gt; > > J > > > > > > *From:* vfb-mail@googlegroups.com *On Behalf > Of *Scott Bearden > *Sent:* Monday, August 20, 2018 9:21 AM > *To:* Virtual Box Fly > *Subject:* [VFB] Tony Spezio update > > > > Hi everyone, > > > > I am cross posting this f

RE: [VFB] Tony Spezio update

2018-08-20 Thread J Balmer
So sad to hear, but glad he’s otherwise ok. J From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Scott Bearden Sent: Monday, August 20, 2018 9:21 AM To: Virtual Box Fly Subject: [VFB] Tony Spezio update Hi everyone, I am cross posting this from bamboo rodmakers list from yesterday

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio update

2018-08-20 Thread 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail
Thanks for the info. Rick From: Scott Bearden To: Virtual Box Fly Sent: Monday, August 20, 2018 9:21 AM Subject: [VFB] Tony Spezio update Hi everyone, I am cross posting this from bamboo rodmakers list from yesterday. Keep Tony in your prayers: "Texted with Gina this mo

[VFB] Tony Spezio update

2018-08-20 Thread Scott Bearden
Hi everyone, I am cross posting this from bamboo rodmakers list from yesterday. Keep Tony in your prayers: "Texted with Gina this morning, and Tony has had surgery. Originally were going to take a toe but complications required the surgeons to take his lower leg up to mid-shin. Gina reports his

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio

2018-08-07 Thread DonO
thank, Allan- card on the way. Don From: Allan Fish Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2018 9:00 PM To: rodmak...@goldrush.com ; VFB Subject: [VFB] Tony Spezio FYI, Tony has finally gotten out of the hospital after having a toe and part of his foot removed. Tony is now in a nursing home for rehab

[VFB] Tony Spezio

2018-08-07 Thread Allan Fish
FYI, Tony has finally gotten out of the hospital after having a toe and part of his foot removed. Tony is now in a nursing home for rehab.  He doesn't feel like having phone calls at this time, but would welcome cards and letters addressed to him at:     Tony Spezio     Twin Lakes Therapy

[VFB] Tony - evening update

2018-07-13 Thread Allan Fish
Tony news tonight is not positive. He has a lot of pain in a couple of toes which are basically dying due to poor circulation.  The doctor told him today that the only way to get rid of the pain is to amputate his entire foot.  He is not going to do that.  Needless to say, he is pretty down

[VFB] Tony - Promising news

2018-07-13 Thread Allan Fish
Tony is still in the nursing home and will be for some time.  He is still very weak, but is finally starting to get a little stronger. The best news is that his kidney function is showing signs of improving. He still does not want to be "bombarded" with phone calls but will answer when he

[VFB] Tony

2018-07-07 Thread Allan Fish
David Fulghum just posted this on Facebook: Just visited Tony Spezio in the hospital. He may be a bit better. Moving him to the Nursing Home hoping he will get strong enough for surgery. If you want to see him, don’t wait. --

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio update

2018-07-06 Thread DonO
Tony is in our prayers also. Special man. DonO From: Allan Fish Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2018 12:45 PM To: VFB Subject: [VFB] Tony Spezio update Tony is currently having some pretty severe complications. He's been in the hospital for a week and will likely be in for at least another week

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio update

2018-07-01 Thread Michael Bliss
Please keep us informed. He is one of the worlds good guys. If you talk to him let him know that we care and are praying for him. Mike On Sun, Jul 1, 2018 at 12:45 PM Allan Fish wrote: > Tony is currently having some pretty severe complications. He's been in > the hospital for a week and

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio update

2018-07-01 Thread Phxflytyer
TNX Allan. He will be in our prayers. Sent from my iPad Thank You, Alan Di Somma Mesa, Az. Some mistakes are just too much fun to make only once. > On Jul 1, 2018, at 12:18 PM, Gary Webb wrote: > > Thanks Allan for the update on Tony. He and Dot are In our prayers. > Gary L Webb > >> On

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio update

2018-07-01 Thread Jack Harford
Thanks Al . . . Sending prayers . . . On Sun, Jul 1, 2018, 2:45 PM Allan Fish wrote: > Tony is currently having some pretty severe complications. He's been in > the hospital for a week and will likely be in for at least another week > then will have to go to a nursing home for rehab. He

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio update

2018-07-01 Thread Neville Gosling
Thank you Allan for letting us know and yes, I will keep Tony & Dot in my thoughts and prayers. Neville On Jul 1, 2018, at 11:45, Allan Fish wrote: Tony is currently having some pretty severe complications. He's been in the hospital for a week and will likely be in for at least another

Re: [VFB] Tony Spezio update

2018-07-01 Thread Gary Webb
Thanks Allan for the update on Tony. He and Dot are In our prayers. Gary L Webb On Sun, Jul 1, 2018 at 1:45 PM, Allan Fish wrote: > Tony is currently having some pretty severe complications. He's been in > the hospital for a week and will likely be in for at least another week > then will have

[VFB] Tony Spezio update

2018-07-01 Thread Allan Fish
Tony is currently having some pretty severe complications.  He's been in the hospital for a week and will likely be in for at least another week then will have to go to a nursing home for rehab.  He preferred that I not go into details on the list. *He has some requests for everyone*: 1)     

Re: [VFB] Tony & Dot

2017-06-25 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Thanks Mike. Tony On Sat, 6/24/17, Michael Bliss <flyfish...@gmail.com> wrote: Subject: Re: [VFB] Tony & Dot To: "vfb-mail@googlegroups.com" <vfb-mail@googlegroups.com> Date: Saturday, June 24, 2017, 8:47 PM Again

Re: [VFB] Tony & Dot

2017-06-24 Thread Michael Bliss
> On Thu, 6/15/17, ladyflytyer <ladyflyt...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Subject: [VFB] Tony & Dot > To: "'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail" <vfb-mail@googlegroups.com> > Date: Thursday, June 15, 2017, 7:24 PM > > > > Just a quick note to let everyone know

Re: [VFB] Tony & Dot

2017-06-24 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
She was laid to rest Friday. She was 37 years old. Tony On Thu, 6/15/17, ladyflytyer <ladyflyt...@gmail.com> wrote: Subject: [VFB] Tony & Dot To: "'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail" <vfb-mail@googlegroups.com> Date: Thursd

Re: [VFB] Tony & Dot

2017-06-17 Thread DonO
So very sorry to hear about this. Our prayers go up for you. If there’s anything we can do... Don & Cheryl From: ladyflytyer Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2017 6:24 PM To: 'Rick Zieger' via VFB Mail Subject: [VFB] Tony & Dot Just a quick note to let everyone know that Tony have lost

Re: [VFB] Tony & Dot

2017-06-16 Thread Neville Gosling
years old. Tony On Thu, 6/15/17, Allan Fish <afi...@sbcglobal.net> wrote: Subject: Re: [VFB] Tony & Dot To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Thursday, June 15, 2017, 9:22 PM Oh no! Sent from my iPhone On Jun 15, 2017, at 9:33 PM, Joyce M Westphal <joyce...@gmail.com>

Re: [VFB] Tony & Dot

2017-06-16 Thread Alan Di Somma
/15/17, Allan Fish <afi...@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > > Subject: Re: [VFB] Tony & Dot > To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com > Date: Thursday, June 15, 2017, 9:22 PM > > Oh > no! > > Sent from my > iPhone > On Jun 15, > 2017, at 9:33 PM, Joyce M Westphal <joyce

Re: [VFB] Tony & Dot

2017-06-16 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Thanks for all the prayers. She was only 37 years old. Tony On Thu, 6/15/17, Allan Fish <afi...@sbcglobal.net> wrote: Subject: Re: [VFB] Tony & Dot To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Thursday, June 15, 2017, 9:22 PM Oh no! Se

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] Tony & Dot

2017-06-15 Thread Joyce M Westphal
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 have lost a Grand > daughter. > > Peggy B > > Lee Vining, CA > > > > Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Tab® S > > -- > -- >

[VFB] Tony & Dot

2017-06-15 Thread ladyflytyer
Just a quick note to let everyone know that Tony have lost a Grand daughter. Peggy  B  Lee Vining, CA Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Tab® S -- -- 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

Re: [VFB] Tony S.

2016-09-28 Thread Scott Bearden
Tony, If you are reading this please know you are always in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you have a speedy recovery and look forward to spending some time with you at SRG. Regards, Scott -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this

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2016-09-27 Thread 'Wayne Blake-Hedges' via VFB Mail
From: Allan Fish Sent: Sep 27, 2016 10:14 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Tony S. Stent.  Sent from my iPad On Sep 27, 2016, at 10:29 AM, Alan Di Somma <phxflyt...@cox.net> wrote: Prayers for sure. What is the oper for?. phxflytyer big prayers !JIMPhoenix,AZ  &quo

Re: [VFB] Tony S.

2016-09-27 Thread rayado
-Original Message- From: Allan Fish <afi...@sbcglobal.net> Sent: Sep 27, 2016 10:14 AM To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [VFB] Tony S. Stent. Sent from my iPadOn Sep 27, 2016, at 10:29 AM, Alan Di Somma <phxflyt...@cox.net> wrote:Prayers for sure. What

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2016-09-27 Thread Allan Fish
Stent. Sent from my iPad > On Sep 27, 2016, at 10:29 AM, Alan Di Somma wrote: > > Prayers for sure. What is the oper for? > . > phxflytyer > Phoenix,AZ > > > "Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government > take care of him; better take a

Re: [VFB] Tony S.

2016-09-27 Thread Jack Harford
Sending out prayer!! On Tue, Sep 27, 2016 at 10:15 AM, Allan Fish wrote: > Tony needs prayers for a speedy recovery today. He is having surgery as I > write. > > I had planned to write last night but my internet was down. Hopefully this > comes through. > af > > Sent from

Re: [VFB] Tony S.

2016-09-27 Thread Michael Bliss
He certainly has mine. What a fine gentleman he is. Mike Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 27, 2016, at 8:15 AM, Allan Fish wrote: > > Tony needs prayers for a speedy recovery today. He is having surgery as I > write. > > I had planned to write last night but my internet

Re: [VFB] Tony S.

2016-09-27 Thread Alan Di Somma
Prayers for sure. What is the oper for? . phxflytyer Phoenix,AZ "Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him; better take a closer look at the American Indian." Henry Ford > On Sep 27, 2016, at 7:15 AM, Allan Fish wrote:

Re: [VFB] Tony -

2016-03-23 Thread 'Anthony Spezio' via VFB Mail
Thanks Mike, I think the same way but I just have tom pass things up. I turned 86 and am feeling it.Tony On Wednesday, March 23, 2016 6:13 PM, Michael Bliss wrote: I received this from a friend and it made me think of Tony too: Appreciating LifeOne day I had

Re: [VFB] Tony -

2016-03-23 Thread Michael Bliss
I received this from a friend and it made me think of Tony too: *Appreciating Life* One day I had lunch with some old friends. Jim, a short, balding golfer type, about 85-years old, came along with them; all in all, it was a pleasant bunch. When the menus were presented, my friends and I

Re: [VFB] Tony -

2016-03-23 Thread Michael Bliss
Happy Birthday to one of the true gentlemen. You are appreciated by many. Mike On Tue, Mar 22, 2016 at 1:41 PM, Jack Harford wrote: > Hi Tony! happy happy birthday!! Have a Fantastic Year. May you be blessed > with tight lines and bent rods. > > See you in a couple of

Re: [VFB] Tony -

2016-03-22 Thread Jack Harford
Hi Tony! happy happy birthday!! Have a Fantastic Year. May you be blessed with tight lines and bent rods. See you in a couple of weeks, Jack On Tue, Mar 22, 2016 at 3:28 PM, Allan Fish wrote: > Tony - Happy Birthday. > > You're getting better and better each year! > > >

[VFB] Tony -

2016-03-22 Thread Allan Fish
Tony - Happy Birthday. You're getting better and better each year! 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

Re: [VFB] Tony fishin / Swap flies

2013-05-29 Thread Anthony Spezio
doing something constructive now instead of laying in the recliner all day. Tony From: Conranch conra...@wildblue.net To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 5:10 PM Subject: [VFB] Tony fishin / Swap flies Tony, Good to hear that you got out and the boat wet! My JD fly swap

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