So, this weeks "Outdoor Writing Prompt" from OBN is the open ended question, "If you had a chance to meet some Outdoor Bloggers you’ve come across online, who would it be? Who would you like to fish with, hike with, camp with, hunt with, toss back a beverage with?" There is a very large group of people that I would like to meet. I believe that the OBN get-together in the summer will be a chance for me to enjoy interacting with those that I have blogged with and with those that I have yet to meet... I'm sure that there will be great "cross-training" in other fields that I don't know about and I will marvel at those that have talents that are beyond what I have ever tried to do! And then there will be those fellow fly fishers that I will marvel at their talents as they share with me their experiences and vast knowledge.
To narrow this down is difficult...but, hey, that is what OBN is asking us to do, I guess! So, I will take the "OWL" approach and just pick a few that I know best and for the rest of you that I enjoy reading and appreciate you reading my posts...just know that there are a lot more of you that I really want to meet!
To narrow this down is difficult...but, hey, that is what OBN is asking us to do, I guess! So, I will take the "OWL" approach and just pick a few that I know best and for the rest of you that I enjoy reading and appreciate you reading my posts...just know that there are a lot more of you that I really want to meet!
The River Damsel hopes too meet and fish with:
Owl Jones, http://southernblueridge.wordpress.com/... What can I say?. We are so much alike, but still very different, I'm sure! He's just a crazy and honest guy who really makes me laugh. (Especially when he says "Incoming!" in his vids!) I know that I can read his post and have a better day. But, would someone take that Tenkara rod away from him??? Haha. Buddy, if you forget the grits, I really won't mind! :)
Owl Jones, http://southernblueridge.wordpress.com/... What can I say?. We are so much alike, but still very different, I'm sure! He's just a crazy and honest guy who really makes me laugh. (Especially when he says "Incoming!" in his vids!) I know that I can read his post and have a better day. But, would someone take that Tenkara rod away from him??? Haha. Buddy, if you forget the grits, I really won't mind! :) 
Howard, http://www.cofisher.blogspot.com/ This guy rocks! (For an "0lder" guy...haha) j/k Howard! His blog is so diverse and always has something different for the reader...from glass rods that he wants me to try...(heehee) to a fish name "Rodney"! Honestly, Howard has a lot more "expert" knowledge about fly fishing than he admits. And a sense of humor to boot! And he can take a little bit of teasing... :) 
Rod, http://poudrecanyonchronicles.blogspot.com/ ...What can be said about wanting to meet the "Midgeman" himself? It would be an honor, let me tell you...I have only tied a few flies and I am mesmerized with each post when I see the talent of this man. He is my "Czech" nymphing blogger friend...finally, I meet up with someone that shares an interest and maybe a passion for this style of fishing. I appreciate his experience that he shares with all of us...we are so fortunate to have him as a fellow blogger! :)
I rock for an old guy...that's all that counts! Thanks RD.
ReplyDeleteCofisher...You're the one that is always calling yourself "older"...it's all in fun...heck, I'm afraid that I'm not that far off myself...
ReplyDeleteI see I didn't make the short list... but that's OK. You made some excellent choices. I agree Howard is more of an expert than he admits, especially when it comes to classic fly gear.
ReplyDeleteJay ~ To tell you the truth, I was hesitant on doing this post...I didn't want to pick and choose...I would have put all 50+ names! Hope you can make it out to CO!
ReplyDeleteLet's give grits a chance. RD, just do what I do. If you dump enough salt, pepper, and butter on them they're actually pretty good. :) I'd be willing to bet Owl will be bringing some. Hope y'all have a good time...
ReplyDeleteMark ~ Thanks for stopping by...how about maple syrup? HA! I'm sure that Owl will be camping with them "grits"...Lol.
ReplyDeleteMaple syrup would probably do just fine. Almost anything is an improvement. Eggs, bacon, dirt, you know whatever you've got handy. If I were a betting man, if Owl has got it in his head that you'll be trying grits, there may be no escape...
ReplyDeleteMark - I think you may be right!
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ReplyDeleteI would have to agree with you about the Midgeman. I have got a lot of expert fly fishing advice from this individual. I don't tie my own flies but if I did he would be the one I would seek out for advice in that area. As for meeting more bloggers, you believe it or not would be at the top of my list. Why??? I just find it so fascinating that I have found a lady who loves to fly fish. As I told you when you found my blog, I can count on one hand the women I have known throughout my fishing life who fished. Sure my wife fished with me when we were dating but after we got married she lost interest in being out on the water with me. So I really admire you for taking on a sport that is pretty much dominated by men. Thanks for being a part of our blogger group Bill
Bill ~ You are too funny...Thank you! Wait until you see my post in March of me and Rebecca chrome fishing! Two women with steelhead rods on the river at the same time...heehee. Those poor fish won't know what's coming at them! ;)
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