"Willi & Sue" wrote in message
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On Mon, 04 Oct 2004 19:35:40 GMT, "Barry"
wrote:


Enough nostalgia.

The nostalgia, made for a very nice read.

What to do with so much equipment is where I started.
Maybe a fly fishing club or ??

I think Tripper's suggestion of of selling it then donating the money is
a good idea.

that is a nice idea


People tend to value things they paid for more highly than
things that were given to them for free by a stranger.

Willi


maybe so, but there are exceptions to be found. i couldn't possibly value
the equipment frank church sent me any more if i had busted my budget to buy
it. there is a very sentimental attachment that comes with such a gift,
especially when a special friendship/ mentorship develops as a result. one
day my grandchildren will hear the story of how i "acquired" my first fly
rod.

larry, i would hold on to the stuff for a bit- don't be in any rush. you
will know when the right time, and the right person come along, and if/ when
that happens, it can be very rewarding for you both. if you are both lucky,
you may even share some time on the water.

snakefiddler