for a welcome, I have been reading the things I got.

Al--

there isnt enough time or space to tell you how i feel on this forum. suffice it to say that without you and your tutelage, i would not be as confident and successful in my tying as i am. through your articles, references, and tips, you have turned me into a reasonably competant tyer, in a reasonably short period of time.

the measure of a man is often in his friends. you, sir, have made friends with the entire, worldwide fly fishing community. you have xrossed bounds and barriers like no one before you. and while we will try to follow your example, none of us will accomplish what you have.

so let me say THANK YOU, for everything.

we love and miss you AL,
Chris

[ohiotuber]

Al,
Prayers continue.
What can I add to what the others have said?
Your reviews & writing got me started as part of this family. Thanks for the opportunity.
Mike

[Byron Zuehlsdorff]

Thanks will never be enough!

Since I came to this sight I have truely enjoyed your articles and learned a lot..

Keep up the good work (and fight), our prayers are with you.

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Wyo-blizzard

[TyroneFly]

Al,

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!