I make custom pens as a hobby. I made a pen that I would like to raffle off with all proceeds going to Fly Anglers Online to help offset the costs of running this terrific site. This pen is made from fly-tying feathers cast in acrylic that I then turn on my lathe to size and polish. I was wondering if we could run a raffle for this pen. The administrators collect the funds and do a blind selection of the winner. I will even pay the shipping to the winner in the United States. I would offer to pay international shipping but the costs can be rather expensive and I’ve had bad experiences with the various customs in other countries. Here is a photo of the pen. I think that any fly fisherman or fly tyer would really enjoy this custom-made pen. Please let me know if this is a possibility. https://gifyu.com/image/SYF1Q
I’m not an administrator here, but wanted to reply to James. I checked the picture you sent with this request, and have to tell you, that pen is beautiful!! Thank you for thinking of FAOL and your offer. Back to the administrators, and your regularly scheduled programing!
Well, with over 22,000 views and no response from the administrators, I assume that they are not interested in (or are not able) to run a raffle for this pen. That’s too bad. If each person who viewed this post had purchased a $1 ticket, it would have generated a good bit of cash to support the site.Thanks for running a terrific site for all of us who enjoy fly-tying and fly fishing.Jim Smith
This site no longer has a captain …Kinda like our country :(Very nice gesture on your part, James Be safe
Thanks for the information and for a good chuckle to end the day. The poem Oh captain, my captain takes on a new meaning.Jim Smith
The FAOL site has been inactive for several years now, as far as posting new content. We, I, the husband of the late Lady Flyfisher, originator of this site, have continued to allow the site to remain active through the Bulletin Board, and to all people to access the content on the main page. Ron Tidd has hosted the site and the cost of maintaining the site is minimal. Thank you for your offer. Neil M. Travis