Jimi, I didn't need to respond. My bio is on my website. Thbbbbt!!!! :^ P
DonO ----- Original Message ----- From: "Desert Eagle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, February 21, 2003 8:50 PM Subject: [VFB] What I've Learned from, Why I Fly Fishing/Tie Flies? > Evenig Folks, > After looking over the comments again I have formulated a cross section > of the group that responded. Obviously we have a couple of regulars missing, > ( Don O, Jimmy D, and Byard), but I was still able to get an idea. So > without further adieu, here it is. > Most, if not all of the respondents were not "Born" into fly fishing or > tying. The "Acquired" a desire, on their own, to seek out this marvelous > craft. Almost all reached the point where they are now by seeking out and > experimenting on their own. All have higher expectations of themselves, but, > at the same time are more than willing to share what they know. Each > developed from shear determination and the aspect of "Cant" or "Impossible" > was not in their mind. The current ages range from 11 to 70+ and all have > the wisdom afforded them of "Experience" gained through effort. > In short, This group, and for that matter the VFB group, comprise the > "Salt of the earth". All are willing to share, all have gained experience > that is useful and willing to put it forth. But most of all, the group holds > a special place for friends and family. The ties that bind are stronger than > the best "Clinch" knot and support the soul with loving grace. The wisest > sages seek out the list and sit in quiet awe as the knowledge is passed > without favor or price. The spirit of the group is for each, supporting and > caring, again without favor or price. > It is truly a marvelous thing, this group who seldom meet in life. But > each that should cross the river before the others, surly seeks the deepest > and quietest pools, to share with the others as they arrive. > To those who share the dream and the desire we all have come to love and > respect, I am proud to call you my "Friend". What a fine group of friends I > have found. > Jimi >
