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Went to the Spey Clave yesterday on the Skykomish. Which, for those of you who didn't, or couldn't, go it was an excellent event. Lot of big name spey casters there that really put out alot of info. Highlights were Simon Gawsworth and George Cook. They put out a lot of info in terms we all could understand. Plus, besides telling you what you SHOULD do, they told/showed you how you possibly could be doing stuff wrong. Saw plenty of techniques that I was doing wrong by matching up to how their casts looked. Was an eye opener and stuff I haven't found on any videos. Great event.
Onto Fred. Finally got to meet Fred. This gentleman (and mean that literally) is as warm hearted in person as he is on the net. Was nice to meet a dear friend I've corresponded with for years. Plus, he's one helluva spey caster as well. After a great day at the clinic we (with 2 other friends from another board), we all sat down over nice smooth Macmallan scotch and BS'd for a couple hours. Was a great time. Wish I could've went to the get together after the event, but had Valentine's duties. 
Fred, when you get home, know you're still up on the Sky, but may take you up on the offer for the Spey Clinic you put on. Would love to hang out if anything again.
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Yeah... though I never met him, I can tell he is a true "gentleman" with a heart of gold, and a fantastic sense of humor. And, from the sound of it, his lovely wife is a jewel, too!
Thanks for the report, Jerry. Even though I can't be out there, maybe someday I can con the "war department" into a trip west. It might just change her mind about where to live....
P.S. So far this winter, we officially have 103 inches of snow. whoopee... 
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Cool, let me know if you make it here Bob. Have a seat open for you in my boat.
Yeah, Joan couldn't make it. Wanted to meet her. But hopefully really soon though.
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I appreciate the kind offer, Jerry. Thanks.
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What about me ?
Don't know if I ever want to be in the same boat with Bobk though could be dangerous. LOL
Hey reading some great articles how fish think and see colors, can see some posts on this next week when I get back from DC.
Well of to the airport, Jerry make sure they don't talk about me too much, you know who I mean. LOL
 
Vietnam and Korea memorials here I come.
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LOL, you know you have an open seat too Hal. Just Bob was actually talking about heading this way. Hoping to take Fred and Malcolm on a float in the near future. Want to see the two WG guys in action.
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Hal, you think to hard. LOL
I was out there on Saturday for a bit. Were you in shorts JerrY? If you were I was standing right next to you and feel bad about not speaking up.
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Well, look at it this way. For this week, anyway, Washington's loss is our gain! 
Just joking!
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LOL, yes, I was the only fool in shorts. Sheesh, I was wearing a steelheader.net hat too. Well, maybe next time.
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 Geez, you'd think at my age I would be able to just say are you so and so!!!
BTW, when I told my wife about this she said your avatar is very flattering??!! Is she implying what I'm afraid may be my case also? LOL
 
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LOL. We'll hook up too. Just sad that I had so many others I email/post with right by me and I didn't know it. I think name tags with realnames/monikers are a must next time. LOL.
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"Fred, when you get home, know you're still up on the Sky, but may take you up on the offer for the Spey Clinic you put on. Would love to hang out if anything again."
The 'round trip' was (true) 5 miles short of 1,000 miles in the new RV. Trip up, other than light rain was 'no big deal.' Going home! Much of it, for you boaters, was small craft warnings, to whole gale. 11 hours to do 500 miles in driving rain/wind .. and some of it sweat under the arm pits driving.
But, me .. hell I'm just another Canadian. Jerry as well as others who've I've corresponded with for years and FINALLY got to meet.... truely great, wonderful folk.
Jerry, if you want to do this/next years Charity clinic, you're 'compted.' Which means you help me with the on river details .. a few buck to cover your food .. and the rest is 'on me.'
We all get to meet great people (some times/this time FINALLY!!) we're blessed to meet. 2 Seconds flat and we're in huge hugs.
BS aside, you all have a treat in store when you really get to meet Jerry in person; what you 'read, is what you've got.' Jerry (above being beside the point, but true) anytime you want to come south, the bed has freah sheets, the pillows are fluffy ...
HUGS!!!!
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Fred, you are truly a gentleman. Only in fishing do we meet people like you.
BTW, you've got to realize that with that big-arsed flat side to the wind, that RV is a "small craft" at a minimum!
Take care of yourself!
(And do what I say, not what I do!)
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Got a moment here in DC, Hey Bobk check your PMs on my visit last night to sacred grounds.
You can post up here if you want.
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Found this pic of Fred and I (JD Jones is in the middle back) at the spey clave. Was a good time. Can't wait for the next event.
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VERY nice pic. Nice group that anyone would be proud to be associated with.
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How come every one has green coats on ?
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It's a Northwest thing. We all like our Goretex coats to be in shades of green.
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Yeah, Jerry - same color I use back east. Nice neutral color that is a form of Camo, especially when you've got evergreens as background.
(If Hal doesn't weart a green rain jacket, then he must be buying one of those "cheap, made in Cambodia" imitations! - It figures....)
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How come every one has green coats on ?
Because it was freeking pouring most of the weekend! We're all snug in our Gortex, Seal-Dry's, etc. Bad part is ... Jim and I are bundled up ... one guy there had the 'constitution of a Polar Bear.' Shorts on all day?? Man, they grow them TOUGH in Tacoma, WA.
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LOL Fred. Well, as I told guys there that day (I was ONLY one in shorts) I'm one of those crazy UPS drivers. I wear shorts all year. I don't have ONE pair of long pants issued to me. Even in snowstorms, I wear shorts. Just a little longer socks and my heavier boots. LOL. My trunk usually is only thing to get cold. My arms, legs, head usually stay toasty warm all year. Summer, when it's hot, I suffer BADLY.
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Jerry, where is that pic taken? PM me
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No big secret Geoff. It was taken at Big Eddy Park on the Sky. Where the spey clave was.
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Mines a nice spruce blue just for the record, blends in with the backgrounds nice like the sky and gray clouds etc.
Pouring rain fred well thats life in the PNW from what my internet friends, family members who lived in Seattle for 12 years tell me. Bet you have more cloudy days there then we do here in Chicago. But If I was a 100 miles to the east onthe west side of lake michigan the cloudy days probably double. I know I lived over there for 6 years in South Bend big difference due to the way the winds come out of the NW over lake Michigan.
Nice picture though fellows.
Maybe some day we will all meet up togehter in one big flyfishing internet clave. I have lots of frequent flyer miles to use yet just need the open time.
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SH69 I took 100 pic's that day!
My pic's are getting around.
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Yup, they are. It was great meeting you too. Homer is the guy who took the pic. We needed to get a pic of you. Wish I had my camera with. Was gonna bring it too, but forgot it.
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Hey Jerry,
What with the new avatar, and is that a big beer bottle ?
I just noticed the change from the Wynooche Dark Spey. I have mine put away in my boxes secured.
I may have some of Willie Gunns single malt, BTW, I am all out of that now !
BG
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LOL Hal, you've been looking hard at my avatar haven't you?? LOL Been changed almost a month now. LOL. This is a pic of me at the first steelheader.net guild at my Dad's place ON the Wynoochee. Yes, that's a picture of an Alaskan Amber Beer bottle. Was having a fun day, and we were all drinking beers. Had a BBQ too.
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Tells you I have been busy.
Work sxxxs right now lots of it.
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http://community.webshots.com/album/121123663alPYJr
More photo's; more to come from the 'Kaufmann 'Clave.
Damn, I'm getting .. under the weather on single malt.
Poopie.
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