Jacob-
Thank you for your kind words. I've passed along to my
wife and son all the supportive and thoughtful
expressions of sympathy from list members, they
appreciate them very much also.
Take care, all and good fishing.
-John
Oregon
--- Jacob Raketich <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jacob Raketich
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 08, 2002 2:55 PM
> Subject: Re: [VFB] Pet Hair Swap
>
>
> I was out yesterday, sorry I haven't responded
> sooner.
>
> I have attached a PDF file, sent directly to those
> of you with email
> addresses from your posts, as I guess the list
> blocks attachments. It is a
> goofy, tongue-in-cheek story behind the Big Muddy
> "CDB" Midge. If anyone
> else wants it just let me know and I'll send it
> along. (Bart, you already
> have a copy, so I didn't include you in the direct
> email.)
>
> Muddy Waters is a Basset / Black Lab mix ; he looks
> like a lab with short
> legs, and wrinkled skin. No offense to anyone, but
> he is the best dog in
> the world, and a very loved member of our family.
> And yes, he does sing.
> My wife can get him going just about any time.
>
> John, I am terribly sorry to hear about Bear. I
> hope it helps, even just a
> tiny bit, to know my wife and I will share your
> grief. And I agree with
> Jimi, my Bear's Ear Nymph is not going to get wet,
> its staying on the shelf.
>
>
> Jake Raketich
> Pittsburgh
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Dan Crowe
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2002 2:25 AM
> Subject: Re: [VFB] Pet Hair Swap
>
>
> Grover periodically stumps me as well. He is, by all
> appearances, a big fat
> Siamese cat (currently perched in my lap), but he is
> as protective of my son
> as a German Shepherd. He comes and gets us when my
> son is upset, and he puts
> up with ear tugging, whisker pulling, and general
> climbing on and squishing
> as well as any golden retriever or lab. He's part
> cat, part dog, and a heck
> of a good foot warmer.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Gary and Diane Smith
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 2:47 PM
> Subject: Re: [VFB] Pet Hair Swap
>
>
> I also received the pet swap flies today. Would the
> tyers please name the
> species of critter the hair came from. I know two
> bears, one a car the
> other a very large Airedale. I think gizzy moto is
> a cat, Grover has me
> stumped. and i have no clue as to Big Muddys origin.
> Some very original well tied flies. Angus my
> Scottie still tucks his tail
> when he comes into my tying room. He and miss
> Billie will be getting their
> Scottie trim for the spring and summer. think I
> will have the groomer save
> me some fur.
> Thanks Bart.
> Gary Smith
> fight crime...shoot back
>
>
> Jacob Raketich wrote:
> I just received the flies from the Pet Hair Swap,
> and wanted to thank all of
> the participants. They all look terrific. For
> those of you who might have
> thought we were nuts (myself included) let me just
> say, you would be very
> surprised by these (myself included) and I think
> these things are really
> going to catch fish ! Bart, we owe you a great big
> thanks for hosting.
>
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