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Oh my, the crazy idea!!
I returned home from an appointment in town late Friday afternoon to find a package on the doorstep from Rick Zieger. I brought it into the house, put away my stuff and opened the package. I didn't know what those of you who were involved in this wonderful surprise knew when you decided to provide me with a fly rod I can hopefully use this spring, it was a complete surprise. I had a good cry and tried to write something to you all here on the BB and I couldn't do it. Forgive me for not responding immediately, but frankly I have been very upset to not be able to fish. I suppose that sounds very silly to non-flyfishers, but the last 15 years of my life have revolved around this website and fly fishing. The shoulder problems, Jim's untimely death and the realization that Jim had left me with a very dire financial situation did not leave me in a very good emotional state. Without Neil's understanding and uncompromising sense of doing the right thing I am sure I would have been lost, he literally saved my life - along with this website.
Thank you all for caring and finding a way to get though to me that my input here is still valuable to you.
I will indeed fish the rod, we are investigating proper flies and methods I can use when we get back to Montana in April (not that long away.) I have permission of sorts from a big-name shoulder specialist here to go ahead and fish. The new rod will no doubt advance that quickly! I know "thank you" doesn't sound like a whole lot, but it does come from my heart.
Hugs,
LadyFisher
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Your happiness pleases me (as well as many others) no end. It was fun being a part of this little surprise.
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As long as you will be able to fish again, is all that matters. Enjoy it....You deserve it
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Just a small token of our love for you and what you do here. ENJOY!!!
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Glad you liked it. It was the rod that was recommeded by many people on this site that I contacted.
We wanted you back on the water.
Rick
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I look forward to reading your reports, LF, as you learn this new technique. It may very well be something a few more of us will be wanting to try!
Thanks Rick for your "crazy idea"!
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I didn't know what was going on, but what a GREAT Crazy Idea. This group is incredibly special and unique. This just shows how good the people on this web site really are and how much LadyFisher is especially the Queen of the pack and LOVED by all of us..
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You're welcome "from the heart".
Pleasing you will be able to fish again!
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LF. For at least five years this site has been part of my life. Every day I come onto this site and learn about friends and fishing. Thanks for making this possable, I know it takes a lot of work. I hope you wear out that rod from use.
Eric
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A wonderful gift for a most wonderful lady. Enjoy it and your welcome.
Rocky