Re: [VFB] Newbie weighs in

[DMurphy832]

In a message dated 11/22/2004 11:23:44 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My point is that I join swaps for the challenge and the pressure they put on me to do the best I can, I hoped that I wasn't being judged and analyzed as to whether I was worthy to join future swaps, it is difficult enough for new tiers (which I am, I stopped tying flies in the late seventies and just picked it up again last year) to go out on a limb and put their efforts out in a group such as this, believe me folks this is a pretty intimidating crowd, skill wise. Mike, No worries.  We all get judged but I'll bet the other tyers are more critical of flys tied by the list experts than the beginners.  Just keep entering and doing your best and you'll continue to improve quickly if you tie regularly.  Never let others deter you and stay positive.   Murf