The last time John posted to this list was July 16 Thank you, Alan Di Somma
Phoenix, It's Arpaiolicious!" http://www.azflyfishing.net/ ----- Original Message ----- From: Jeff Frye To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2009 4:45 PM Subject: [VFB] Re: We Need a BLacklist I haven't seen a post on Facebook from John for months and he usually posted about every day. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: jim phillips <desert-tr...@hotmail.com> To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2009 4:22:20 PM Subject: [VFB] Re: We Need a BLacklist John was also a no show on my just completed 36 streamer swap. He had been very responsible in the past and always one of the first to send in his flys. I sent him several messages but no response. In my opinion; something has occurred to John and I pray that he is well. If a person does notify me as the host that they have to drop out (Shit happens!!), they are welcome anytime BUT if a person does not notify me as the host; I will not let them join in on future swaps. Keeping it one on one is best for all involved. Jim May your GOD be your fishing partner. EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOOD Join me ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: markflie...@hotmail.com To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Re: We Need a BLacklist Date: Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:48:54 -0600 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: iainsh...@hotmail.com To: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com Subject: [VFB] Re: We Need a BLacklist Date: Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:21:58 +0000 Whilst I can understand the feelings of people who are running swaps or entered into swaps, and have to cope with dropouts who fail to apologize or give reason for failing to complete their agreed task, Blacklists are an unwelcome and ineffective way of getting flies in on time. The last person I heard about in the US who really liked blacklists was Senator Joseph McCarthy...... It would be more effective to encourage good manners and announce our dropping out as soon as is known. The VFB is an unusual group of people, Poor to wealthy, Blue collar to scientist, mostly without any connection or interest other than fishing flies. Our commitments as individuals to house and work will of course result in these individuals dropping off the grid from time to time. We should only wish them well and hope they can feel welcome to return sometime. But it would be polite for all of us to say if they are dropping out of the damn swap. iain ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: nev.gosl...@shaw.ca It seems to me that we need to establish a blacklist of those persons who sign up for a swap and then fail to communicate with the swap master or other swap participants. It is ok if a person has to drop out for valid reasons, or even if they have taken too much on and can't continue AS LONG AS THEY COMMUNICATE. Those that do not communicate should be balcklisted and stuck off IMHO. BY taking a position in the swap, it is quite possible that they have prevented someone else from participating. Neville (Nev) Gosling, Greater Vancouver, B.C. Canada ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: vfb-mail@googlegroups.com [mailto:vfb-m...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Mark Romero Iain, i've tried to get ahold of John Bennett 3/4 times in the last few months..........no luck. mark ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: iainsh...@hotmail.com Still waiting for flies iain SECOND Traditional Winged Wet Fly Swap If you entered both swaps you only pay postage once. If you entered both swaps dress Different fly's for each swap please. Tie ELEVEN flies, toe tag them,send them to me by the end of august. Enclose 3 US dollars for return postage iain short, 29 Rothesay Terrace, Bedlington, Northumbria, NE225PT. ENGLAND All flies must be clearly marked second swap ! Name your fly 1. Deb Duran - Peter Ross Variant - - ARRIVED 2. Dan Gober - Professor - 3. Iain Short - Peter Ross - - - - - - ARRIVED 4. Mark Romero - Mallard and Claret - ARRIVED 5. Garry Smith - Grizzly King - - - - - ARRIVED FIRST (& wins prize) 6. Reuven Segal - 7. Rene Zillmann - Teal Blue & Silver - ARRIVED 8. George Vincent - Teal & Green - - ARRIVED 9. David Mason - Guinea Hen - - - - ARRIVED 10.John Bennett - 11.Mike Bliss - Liberty - - - - - - - - - ARRIVED ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ View your Twitter and Flickr updates from one place – Learn more! </HTML<BR ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Upgrade to Internet Explorer 8 Optimised for MSN. Download Now </html ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. 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