Good Morning All, and a Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
I wrote the post below a couple of years ago, but when I came across it
just now in my VFB file, while searching for a Quote for today, I
thought it might be worth sharing again. Kinda puts things in perspective.
><((((((((o>
I've just been sitting here thinking about all the friends I've made
over the years on the Virtual Fly Box, that we call the "VFB". I've met
a bunch of you in person at events like Sow Bug and Fly Fish Texas and
other fly fishing shows. Some of you have dropped by to visit with Jody
and me. Our collective knowledge of fly fishing and fly tying simply
astounds me. I've never posed a question without receiving a quick and
thorough answer, sometimes several answers, all correct.
Even though the rest of you I've met only through corresponding on the
list, I feel that I've known you for many years. I'm proud to call all
of you My Friend. You have been there for Jody and me during trying
times, Jody's breast cancer, my feet, hands and shoulder problems. Jody
still treasures the the shadow box with some 50 flies tied especially
for her through "Jody's Courage Swap", that started with a suggestion
by VFB member Rick Zieger, and was also named by Rick. Rick felt the
VFB sould do something to help Jody through her cancer ordeal. She
dubbed the group her "Rainbow Angels." Jody is in her 6th year of
remission for her breast cancer and her yearly checkups have always
given her a clean bill of health. Thanks again Rainbow Angels. You
made a tremendous difference in Jody's outlook during some trying times.
When Murf passed away suddenly, many of us responded to my suggestion,
or was it Jeff's or Rick's?, that we do a shadow box for Murf's wife
Lina. The important thing is that we did. I enjoyed meistering it and
some 60 of us responded with a specially tied fly, commemorating our
appreciation of Murph and to let Lina know of the many friends Murf had
on the VFB. Lina was truly moved, and the shadow box hangs on their Den
Wall for all to see.
Lastly, because of my association with you VFB'ers, I am a better fly
fisherman, a better fly tyer and a better person. We are truly a CARING
FAMILY!
My Best to each of you, and your spouse, and a Very Happy Thanksgiving
to you and your Family.
JIMMY D
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