OK. So this isn't about fly tying or fly fishing but it's definately worth posting! At 10:20 PM on Wednesday the 8th of August Giana Elizabeth, 6lb. 13oz. was born to my daughter Sara and her husband Brian. A beautiful, healthy baby girl. My wife Jan and I are very proud grandparents and I feel a very deep, driving need to indulge my ego and post these pictures.

Rich Lobrovich was at Rock Creek Lake the week after the Kistler Ranch trip and sent this to me. Nice fish! 7 lbs / 24 inches.

I met Rich Loborvich in a hotel room in Idaho Falls with a few other friends that are members of the Tracy FlyFishers during the weekend of the Expo. Considering the time of night, etc. I'm not sure how or why he remembered me, but he did.

Rich was kind enough to invite me to join the club (he is a founding member) on their annual blow-out, this year at Kistler Ranch. Rich was a wonderful host, very knowledgeable fly fisher, great guide and knew where the good restaurant was.

The club knows how to do these things right and it was a terrific day. Several of my fly tying friends are members of the Tracy club and this was the first opportunity for me to enjoy their company and fish with them outside of a fly tying venue. 2 of them, Steve Potter and Ben Byng barbequed the tri-tip which was as close to perfection as you can get.

I didn't catch any fish but I still left with a smile. Thanks to Rich and all the Tracy Flyfishers for a very enjoyable weekend.

The Oregon Council FFF put on a spectacular show March 9 & 10 in Albany, Oregon. This year they moved the venue to the Linn County Expo Center and it was a fantastic success. There was plenty of room to see all the tyers and the hotels were in walking distance and the crowds were great.

Here's a few pictures from the show.