Heres the deal!

I have been swimming around this site for a long time.

During these fine times I have met more than a few fine people here, many of whom I have had exchanges with and certainly expanded my FF knowledge, as well in other areas. I sincerely give thanks for this.

You all have giving me a place to escape during those times when the hill gets a bit tuff to climb and I need my far away waters..
I can go to Alaska or Maine in minutes...


The other day driving around I was thinking and naming all those I am reflecting on now. So Many! So lucky! So grateful!

The recent post about one of our own hurting hurts me, as I have felt too many times in the past when we get these important posts for our prayers and thoughts. Chris; you are in mine right now..

You wonderful people are our America and world, for most of the time displayed at our best!

As a friend wrote to me recently, Honesty, integrity, the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness is what this great nation is about,
We are her people FAOL thank you for bringing some of her best together right here...


Just reflecting...


Steve

.......and a wonderful reflection it is Steve. Seems like all posts from you are heartfelt and sincere.
Thanks for sharing.
Mike

Very well written Steve. As Mike said, thanks for sharing with us.

Rocky

Outstanding! I wholeheartedly agree! Steve, you are the salt of the earth buddy.

Steve,
I appreciate you!
Doug :D

Excellently phrased, Steve. You have voiced my sentiments exactly!!!!!

[QUOTE=ELKHUNTER]Hello Steve. Awhile back you were asking for some flies from the members to use as patterns for the kids at your camp to learn from. I told you back then I would send some along and I finally got them in the mail today. Sorry it took so long. I couldn't find my box of home made ones. I did not tag them with my name because I have not tied for years and I cannot honestly say they are my creations. All my own and those I have gotten from others were all thrown together and I do not want to take credit for anothers creation. But I do believe they are all from Oregon. I hope they help you out. Again I am sorry it took me so long to get them to you.

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Again this is why I had to write and start this thread...
Sure makes me proud to know people like this..

As far as being sorry for taken so long Mr. Elk-hunter, I am speechless
and in your debt , very much appreciated as with the others..

Take care!

Steve

Very well stated and those are my thoughts about FAOL too. We must not forget that if it was not for the high standards of JC and LF, this site would be just like all others. Thank God it is not. Jim and Deanna have made this site what it is and what it has become....a group of good caring people who enjoy fly fishing and all things associated with it and they are not afraid to share their knowledge.

FAOL is THE BEST and there is no equal to it!

As I wrap up my business , I was going through shelfs and low and behold -- I find a stack of FAOL various posts ,--all teaching moments -- from the Likes of JC ,- Dee, -AC , Neil, -Ree, -Lowteck, -Nighthawk , Baker Joe, Praline , -Betty, -Ed , Chris , Warren , - Bryon , Elk Hunter , -MikeOhio Tuber , -DShock and Many others..---> early mentors and fellow students of this flyfishin game of ours.. --- a stack of at least 250 pages, Looking forward to reviewing it all.. -- Polishing my game ,

I have always been impressed with the fact that FAOL became so very important to so many people. I know that was Deanna's hope from the very beginning. I am glad to see that it is still having the same effect on people today. The Chronicler

Though we seldom post much now, we certainly visit almost daily. Much appreciation goes out to the old faithfulls, those among us and those departed, and those that DO post regularly. .....lee s.

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Though we seldom post much now, we certainly visit almost daily. Much appreciation goes out to the old faithfulls, those among us and those departed, and those that DO post regularly. .....lee s.

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Right you are Lee !Stay safe -