I got my hook boxes in the mail. I guess nobody has seen this note, previously.

LOL...make that two less!! :D Thank you so much REE. You know, I like mostly plain backgrounds too, and for the same reason. It helps you concentrate on just the fly, nothing else. A busy background on a fly takes you eye off of the fly, and it does not always make it the center of attraction. I lov...

Okay, I hear ya. It would be a great book to have.

What do you think of the fly stand I made for small flies? I hope this lets me take better photos.

That was a huge find Mark. Turn it back in, so others can enjoy it too.

Great history lesson there! Thanks.

That was a very long time ago Mark. I met someone five years after that, and got married. That lasted a little under 5 years. I have two beautiful kids, now grown. I gave up on meeting anyone. If it happens, it happens. If not, I am cool either way. At least now I get to do what I want, within reaso...

Cruel... but pretty close. I dated him for 5 years, we were engaged for about 3 years. Jealousy is what ruined it. Otherwise we'd still be together, I have no doubt.

Isn't that the TRUTH....lol...I love that song!!!

Right. I don't remember that place you mentioned. I was stationed at CincLantFleet. I spent some time on NOB first. Then I was in King's Bay, Georgia, then on to Pascagoula, MS. I went to boot camp in Orlando, Florida. I worked 12 hour shifts at CincLantFleet. I spent all my off time in New Jersey m...

I spent a lot of my time in NJ when I was stationed in Norfolk. I sure did get to travel a lot. I loved traveling around, and seeing some great spots, some historical spots, and some beautiful scenery too. I was on a sub tender, so I didn't get to see too much time on the water.