Joyce, Because you asked.It started right after the New Year started. I allowed my phone minutes to be trashed, two months in a row. Got smart and started accepring only calls from known persons. I had to finally place on my saddles page that I had no saddles and would not have until late 2012. The calls dropped off some. I was getting from 25 to 50 calls per day. Yes Joyce, I even had a few knock on my door way out here in the boon docks. Everyone wanted grade #1 saddles, Grizzly, Variant and or barred Cream. It has been goofy. I have had rediculous prices offered. Lots of Fly shops wanting saddles so they could make the big profit. Have had some very pushy buyers offer me to moon. As I could not figure out how to use the moon in my tying, I politely hang up. Hopefully this fad will soon end. I have tried to not be rude to anyone but it has been very difficult. The barns are full of new babies. Some nice colors. JV hens are almost all processed. Know they will not last long. Feed price jumped from $12.64 per 50 lb bag up to $16.84. Not a happy camper.:'( I have been forced to raise my prices. Is only the second price raise in 15 years. Health is OK, am getting in some fishing and catching has been very good. Plans for a week late this month to camp out and fish the Selway down in Idaho. West slope Cutts. I have been doing this for about 8 years now. Try to catch the October Caddis hatch. Lots of fun!
Of course I knew Tony was going to get the award. Many of us have pushed for this much earned and deserved award for Tony, far too long. He has helped far more people than anyone can know. He is a Prince of a Guy!! The Award was way over due. I am very happy he got it.
Denny On 9/6/2011 4:51 PM, Joyce M Westphal wrote:
Have been struggling to get new storm windows in the house before the winter storms begin and knitting preemie and chemo hats. But, I always read, and appreciate, the contributions to the vfb..I share your experiences with joy and congratulate Tony on his great award. I got to meet him in SLC at a flytying expo.. a memorable experience. I'm wondering if Denny Conrad is having people knocking at his door to buy capes and saddles for their hair? Joyce -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group.<http://www.linesend.com>
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