Al.... thank you. You have made my life so very much better. Through your words here I've learned to tie some flies, and learned that they don't have to be perfect to catch fish. Through your example, I've learned that sharing fly fishing with others is a great thing. And because I learned this, I'm starting a bunch of college kids in fly fishing and tying. They are in turn going to be teaching some troubled kids in their town how to fish and tie flies. They will make a difference in those kids' lives just as you have made a difference in mine.
This is the first winter in memory that I haven't been depressed, miserable, and feeling sorry for myself. Instead of that, I grin at the feathers and the fur and I tie some flies. And I dream of fishing. And I thank God for you, Al.
I'm holding you in the light and I'll never forget what you've done. I promise to keep passing it on.
Diane
"If I'm not going to catch anything, then I 'd rather not catch anything on flies" ... Bob Lawless