[VFB] Re: OLD FART Swap Closed 10/29 10:10 p.m. CDT

2008-10-30 Thread boosbooksandbargains
ROFLMBO on the size 2 midge and size 24 streamer. Allan. You get off a goody now and then LOL, Chuck - Original Message - From: "Allan Fish" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 8:31 PM Subject: [VFB] OLD FART Swap Closed 10/29 10:10 p.m. CDT > >>If we we going to

[VFB] OLD FART Swap Closed 10/29 10:10 p.m. CDT

2008-10-30 Thread Allan Fish
>If we we going to tie small flies, I will tie my original Tuft >Emerger on a sz 20 Scud Hook if that is OK. >Tony Tpny, The way I read the rulse, all us old farts can tie anything we want, so by definition that is definitely OK. I dunno, I may tie a size 2 midge! Or a size 24 streamer. Or

[VFB] Re: OLD FART Swap Closed 10/29 10:10 p.m. CDT

2008-10-30 Thread Anthony Spezio
If we we going to tie small flies, I will tie my original Tuft Emerger on a sz 20 Scud Hook if that is OK. Tony --- On Thu, 10/30/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [VFB] Re: OLD FART Swap Closed 10/29 10:10 p.m. CDT To: "Jimmy D

[VFB] Re: OLD FART Swap Closed 10/29 10:10 p.m. CDT

2008-10-30 Thread Jerryphl9
Jimmy: I've decided on the Ridley Creek Fuzz Ball. Not sure of the size yet I have to count hooks. It won't be larger than a size 20 or smaller than a size 24. -- Jerry Caruso [EMAIL PROTECTED] "All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia" -- Original message -

[VFB] Re: Vise ID...

2008-10-30 Thread Anthony Spezio
I checked my old E mail address book, I guess I lost it. Tony --- On Thu, 10/30/08, Pacres <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Pacres <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [VFB] Re: Vise ID... To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Thursday, October 30, 2008, 1:07 PM Not sure it would be an AK vise as I do have

[VFB] Vise ID...

2008-10-30 Thread Niclas Runarsson
>From Hans W came this suggestion... but also not sure: 'Roberto Pragliola' I'm amazed. October 30:th will be a special day in my fly-tier almanac: 'The day I asked a question that not even the oracles could answer'. -Ursprungligt meddelande- Från: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:[EM

[VFB] Re: Vise ID...

2008-10-30 Thread boosbooksandbargains
MeddelandeGeorge, Where can I get one of those "Third Hand"?? I see him using it on the DVD's I have of him tying and those things look real handy. Thanks, Chuck - Original Message - From: George To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:27 PM Subject:

[VFB] Re: Vise ID...

2008-10-30 Thread George
Nick, I have an AK Best Third Hand and the logo is "AK'S Fly Tying Tools" in Green Letter with a fly attached to a fly line. The vise doesn't look like any in his books or on his video. George Vincent _ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Niclas Runa

[VFB] Re: Vise ID...

2008-10-30 Thread Pacres
Not sure it would be an AK vise as I do have a few of his tools (Great stuff if you can find it) and the logos are quite different. It may be an older incarnation of the brand though. Darren On Thu, Oct 30, 2008 at 1:19 PM, Anthony Spezio <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Jeff, > The logo can very w

[VFB] Re: My email fonts

2008-10-30 Thread boosbooksandbargains
Jack: Great idea. Thanks.. I was reading about those tri focals. man, I don't see how ppl could get used to them, but my Aunt has the lineless ones and she says that now, she can see better than ever and the transitional part of the lens don't bother her at all, Chuck - Original Message --

[VFB] Re: Vise ID...

2008-10-30 Thread Anthony Spezio
Jeff, The logo can very well be AK Best. I have never seen one like this.  The AK's vises I have seen are a lot different than the photo. I had ordered one years ago but they stopped production and I never did get one. He might of had others with his name on them. I will see if I still have his

[VFB] Re: My email fonts

2008-10-30 Thread boosbooksandbargains
J: Thanks a lot.. I tried that (went from 1260 by 768 to 800 by 600) but it made it to where I have to scroll up, down, left and right to read a page (website). But, if this keeps up, i may have to do that and just get used to the scrolling. Thanks again, Chuck - Original Message -

[VFB] Re: My email fonts-may I suggest

2008-10-30 Thread boosbooksandbargains
Joyce: I'm going there just as soon as possible.. Thanks for the tip.. Only reason I haven't been before is that I went to one about three years ago. He said I needed bi-focals. And I had just been diagnosed with Macular degeneration from welding all those years. So, I got the lens that darken i

[VFB] Vise ID...

2008-10-30 Thread Niclas Runarsson
The guy himself is in on 'Andy Renzetti'... but isn't sure. I sat looking at a few Renzetti vises right now and the rounded shape where the sides turn in to the tips does look a bit similar. On the Fly Fisherman forum I got the suggestion 'A.K. Best', though with a questionmark after it, so obvio

[VFB] Re: Vise ID...

2008-10-30 Thread Jeff Frye
I'm guessing that Hans will know. Those letters look like they want to stand for AK Best, but that could just be a stab in the dark. --- On Thu, 10/30/08, Niclas Runarsson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Niclas Runarsson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [VFB] Vise ID... > To: vfb-mail@googleg

[VFB] Vise ID...

2008-10-30 Thread Niclas Runarsson
A friend dug up this vise from the basement and is curious about the brand. Anyone seen it before and knows what it is? Logotype: http://sportfiskeforum.se/userpix/10807_stad_1.jpg Vise: http://sportfiskeforum.se/userpix/10807_stad_2.jpg /Nick --~--~-~--~~~---~--~--

[VFB] Re: My email fonts

2008-10-30 Thread Jack Lehman
Chuck When you talk to your eye checker, be sure to tell them that you want your bifocals set for a computer distance, not a book reading distance. They can accomodate you. Or you can go to trifocals and get all three in one. Jack Austin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Oh, I got 50 pair of read

[VFB] Re: Feather I.D. Request

2008-10-30 Thread Anthony Spezio
Wes, What type of fly are you going to tie with it, maybe I can suggest what type of feather to look for, need or I can send you Tony --- On Wed, 10/29/08, Wes Wada <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Wes Wada <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [VFB] Feather I.D. Request To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date

[VFB] Re: Feather I.D. Request

2008-10-30 Thread Anthony Spezio
I have used those feathers for Jassads. I have not seen them sold separately. Tony --- On Wed, 10/29/08, mel hocken <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: mel hocken <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [VFB] Re: Feather I.D. Request To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2008, 10:34 PM

[VFB] Re: My email fonts

2008-10-30 Thread J Balmer
You don't have to change font size, you can change the resolution on your computer screen. If you right click on any open area of your desktop a small window will pop up with a number of options. Click on "properties" on the bottom of that window and a second window, Display Properties, will pop up

[VFB] Re: My email fonts-may I suggest

2008-10-30 Thread westphaljm
May I suggest that it is time to go to your opthalamologist or optomatrist? This type of vision may also be due to problems in the back of your eye or beginning cataract formation. And if it is cataracts, good news! With our new phaco equipment, you can have a cataract removed and regain almost