Re: [VFB] Perpetual proposal, part 1 reply

[DMurphy832]

In a message dated 11/21/2004 10:25:31 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm still learning, but being encouraged by guys like Ridderbos, Haering, and others who aren't on the list, has gotten me to an office filled with material, and a wife who gets frustrated each time I visit a fly store or show! Ed, Continue to learn by video tapes, books, tying shows or demonstrations, and stay in the swaps.  Don't be turned off by anyone and keep working at it.  I've been tying for many years but in spurts which means I need to practice a lot before getting the flys the way I want.  The best way to improve is to set aside time every week for a couple of hours and work on just one pattern at a time.  Swaps are great for this.  My problem is that many times I just tie a few of several patterns missing from my box and the quality varies.  When I schedule a few nights in a row of tying the same pattern I can see improvement and correct mistakes in my technique.   Ridderbos and Haering are two proficient tyers who each tie very nice flys and are good folks to learn from.  Their are many people on the list that never post and we would gain from them if they would (do you hear me dances and Joshua?).  Don't ignore the regulars that offer a wealth of information like Westphal, Duran, Ordes, Zieger, and so many others here.   The more posts we can generate focussed on tying will dilute personallity clashes, make the list stronger, more appealing, give it longevity, value and attract new talent including beginners.  Now that my job situation is settled, I intend to post on-topic discussions more often.  I hope my posts attempting to quiet the dissension while Byard was at the show did not offend anyone.   Murf