Byard -
I migrated to the list a little over a year ago. Like many, I sometimes find the banter to be distracting from what I want to get from my association with the list. But, like Tony, I have met many of the members, through Sowbug, and would not have had the delightful opportunity to get to know Murf - a wonderful tyer and friend - whom we all now miss since his untimely passing a few months ago.
The list may have its problems, but I have not found anything better, or even close to being as good, anywhere out on the net. Let's not throw the baby out with the bath water. The VFB has something to offer to all of us, and that is whatever we are willing to put into it. Let's try to keep on topic, but let's also try to not loose the family that we have formed.
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Joe Fusco, Sr.
Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen's Association and The Virtual Fly Box
REMEMBER CANCER IS A WORD NOT A SENTENCE
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Joe Fusco, Sr.
Member of The Missouri Trout Fishermen's Association and The Virtual Fly Box
REMEMBER CANCER IS A WORD NOT A SENTENCE
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On 9/27/06, Byard Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Please tell me how to unsubscribe from receiving these emails. I
> signed up in error. Thank you.
>
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> ---- Chuck Alexander <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> Folks: I saw where Lord Byron Nelson passed away today (yesterday
>> now) at 94 (one site I read said he was 95 so I'm not sure). Many
>> would consider him the all time greatest golfers with 18 wins with
>> 11 consecutive wins in 1945..That got me to thinking.. We have
>> some great and long time tiers here. Who would ya'll say is the
>> best ever fly tier??? I know I'll probably get as many answers as
>> I get replies LOL, but I just wondered if there is somebody that
>> stands out in many minds??? Or how bout , who was/is the greatest
>> fly fisherman/woman Chuck
>
I used to be quite proud of this VFB mail list. What happened?
Today a post was made...a good post... it attempted solicitation of
comments and thoughts that actually pertained to fly tying. I was
really looking forward to the discussion. Thanks Paul M for a most
lucid reply... sadly, yours was the only one. All other replies
turned a viable topic into a "good-ole-boy" diatribe...a much too
frequent occurrence of late.
At the top of this note you will find a request for unsubscribing
instructions. I don't blame him. If this wasn't my list, I'd be gone.
I see two to three new subscribers daily... and the same number of
folks bailing by unsubscribing daily. Why... because the group has
become very closed and familial. Yes, over the years we've all come
to know each other but for this list to continue we must strive to
accept new members.
I don't currently have the time or energy to be the tyrant landlord
of the list. If someone would like to step up to the position please
raise your hand.
As the list currently stands, I can't envision a need for it to
continue in it's present form. So what do we do? Suggestions?
I'll start...
Biggie... refocus on fly tying/fishing.
...you guys continue the discussion...
...byard
