Jim, Welcome to FAOL and the BB here. Sounds like you've had a run of bad luck or foul play around you. I agree with BBW on the internet shopping. I know it's nice to do hands on, touchy feely when buying flytying materials and tools but it's not always possible. My nearest store is a BPS and it's 75 miles one way to it. Check out our sponsor links on FAOL. We have a bunch of nice people on here. Also throw out what you need or want on the "Things Wanted" link at the top of this bulletin board and you will probably get more than you ask for.
The stuff you are going through now is just stuff. I know from years of experience that this too shall pass. You have your daughter, and a whole lot of fishing to do so get busy. Oh yeah, stay in touch on this site and you'll have more people helping you out than than you'll know what to do with. Jimsnarocks
I'm either going to, coming from or thinking about fishing. Jim