RE: [VFB] Nightmare order...

[Mike Morris]

For a key to your cabin I’ll send a dozen hooks and a whole bag of rubber bands!!   Mike M   -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Murphy Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 3:43 PM To: vfb@troutnet.com Subject: RE: [VFB] Nightmare order...   Deb, Not at all.  Byard is biased towards you ladies of the fly and has said flattering things about all of you gals.  BUT... he must like me a little bit as he always brings delicious food and beverage AND he makes ME coffee in his cool contraption.  Whoa!  What do you mean "hand deliver" his Starbucks??? He knows I like Lord Chesterfield Ale and I know he won't touch any Bologna but Kuntzler's.  He made me his signature paraloop tool with premium steel and natural rubber (2 hooks & a rubber band).  I returned the favor with a key to my cabin.  He is the only person other than my parents to retain one, although Rick Zeiger was afforded to hold one for a week. Rick knitted some booties when he visited and then my third grandchild was announced on its way.  Beware the deeds of Rick and Anna but they are a lovely couple.  (Yes Rick, I know what I need to send you other than baby pictures.) Now, I have noted many of my postings being delayed for hours at times so you may not get this on list.  Byard knows you and I have inside knowledge of his secret stash of fly tying goodies which never are listed on Line's End.  He claims to sell them to any who ask but I am suspicious about "shrinkage". What really hurts is that Byard has planned his summer fishing schedule without a trip to Murf's.  I am devastated as this year I would actually have time to watch him fish and tie extensively.  Yes, tis true I am known to keep him on the phone for extraordinary lengths and I DID post his secret pattern... but on his own VFB site.  Maybe he has removed it? Murf Member: www.virtualflybox.com Favorite Fly Tying Shop: www.LinesEnd.com David T Murphy: The Walper Group, Career Owner, Your Business Door, Franchise; Maryland/Delmarva/Consulting/Consultant/Career/SalesPros, Sales Doors, SurfMurf, Little Diddy From: "Deborah Duran" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: <vfb@troutnet.com> To: <vfb@troutnet.com> Subject: RE: [VFB] Nightmare order... Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2006 14:36:02 -0500 Gee David.... He only gives you free shipping? He hand delivers my orders and then takes me out to dinner to boot! :) VBG Must be the Starbucks I hand deliver the next morning..... -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Murphy Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 12:56 PM To: vfb@troutnet.com Subject: RE: [VFB] Nightmare order... Niclas, While Byard at Line's End does not give his friends any better discount than others, he is VERY meticulous about fast service, excellent packaging, accurate billing, etc. for EVERYONE.  Even jesters like you.  ;-)  I even ordered some stuff I saw on Cabela's site from Line's End (special order too) and it came very quickly.  (No, Byard, I am not trying to get a better discount than my VFB membership affords but I sure like the free shipping ALL customers get... which can be 10-20% on certain orders!)   While speaking of orders, I've noted a variety of dealers mentioning the diminishing suppy of Whiting product.  Spoke to Mr. Byard on this and he vaguely agrees.  Seems the Asian tying cartel has put excessive demand on certain products.  Currently, I have product on order which has taken longer than expected due to suppy and demand.  Even though LE is a top customer, if they don't have it, it takes time.  Now, DonO says these midge saddles will exceed my lifetime so I'm falling back on the Whiting 100s I got for $7 versus every other place wanting $13 or more.   You all probably think I'm not more than an advertisement but I really shop for good deals.  If I can save $10 on shipping for a $50 order... well, do the math.  Let's say a cape sells for 50 and you pay $9.99 for shipping.  You actually paid 60 for that cape!  Oh, I'm sure there is a surcharge for shipping across the pond but Byard only covers his cost and doesn't make it a profit center. Murf Find e-mail, documents and more on your PC instantly with Windows Desktop Search–FREE!