NEED HELP in MONTANA

OK, here's the deal... I have a friend, Jill, who worked as a judge's
administrator in the local courthouse. she is about 35 or so. always
pleasant, cheerful, easy-going, and liked by everyone who knows her. One
month ago, she was diagnosed with lou gehrig's disease (ALS) and has had
to quit work. She has about a year or so to live at best. She and I
used to chat about Montana and Pennsylvania. She's from PA and has
relatives there and in Montana - I've shared clave pics with her, and my
wife talks with her on a fairly regular basis. She loves the outdoors,
esp. Montana, and she will be visiting her sister in Montana this month
(near Helena, I think). She plans to visit Glacier NP too. She and her
father will be driving out from PA.

HERE's THE REQUEST FOR HELP: If she is able, I would like for her to
experience a flyfishing float trip out there. She has expressed
interest. I only know Warren, John H., and Brian N. as folks capable in
such matters in Montana. If she happens to be in your area, and if I
pick up the cost, can one of you guys provide the guided trip or
recommend someone? It's still up in the air as her condition
deteriorates and as her plans out west gel, but I'd like to do this for
her if possible. Thanks...

"Jeff" wrote...
OK, here's the deal... I have a friend, Jill, who worked as a judge's
administrator in the local courthouse. she is about 35 or so. always
pleasant, cheerful, easy-going, and liked by everyone who knows her. One
month ago, she was diagnosed with lou gehrig's disease (ALS) and has had
to quit work. She has about a year or so to live at best.

God, I hate hearing this stuff. 35 is way too young - many things left to do.

Good luck with your plan, Jeff. When the time comes, I'm up for putting in a
little cash to help offset expenses. Hell, roses for Heidi, although a very good
cause, pales in comparison.
--
TL,
Tim
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http://css.sbcma.com/timj

Tim... Thanks more than you'll know for your offer, but it's not
necessary. Rachel and I want to do this for Jill if she's able, and I
thought it would be great if there was someone in Montana with a ROFF
connection who would be interested in doing the float. I know they
would enjoy Jill's company and I would feel comfortable that she was in
experienced and caring company.

Jeff (and, yeah, it sucks big time... just a few months ago, she and i
were talking of how lucky we were to be able to visit and enjoy hiking
in Montana)

Tim J. wrote:

"Jeff" wrote...

OK, here's the deal... I have a friend, Jill, who worked as a judge's
administrator in the local courthouse. she is about 35 or so. always
pleasant, cheerful, easy-going, and liked by everyone who knows her. One
month ago, she was diagnosed with lou gehrig's disease (ALS) and has had
to quit work. She has about a year or so to live at best.


God, I hate hearing this stuff. 35 is way too young - many things left to do.

Good luck with your plan, Jeff. When the time comes, I'm up for putting in a
little cash to help offset expenses. Hell, roses for Heidi, although a very good
cause, pales in comparison.

Jeff:

Try Arends Fly shop, here's the URL:
http://www.montanaflies.com/

Bob guides all over - Nwestern part and the Neastern part. He's a good
man.

Good luck,

George


Jeff wrote:

HERE's THE REQUEST FOR HELP: If she is able, I would like for her to
experience a flyfishing float trip out there. She has expressed
interest. I only know Warren, John H., and Brian N. as folks capable
in such matters in Montana. If she happens to be in your area, and
if I pick up the cost, can one of you guys provide the guided trip or
recommend someone? It's still up in the air as her condition
deteriorates and as her plans out west gel, but I'd like to do this
for her if possible. Thanks...

thanks george - i've saved his page. if one of the roff regulars can't
do it, i'll give him a call.

jeff

George G. Miller wrote:

Jeff:

Try Arends Fly shop, here's the URL:
http://www.montanaflies.com/

Bob guides all over - Nwestern part and the Neastern part. He's a good
man.

Good luck,

George


Jeff wrote:

HERE's THE REQUEST FOR HELP: If she is able, I would like for her to
experience a flyfishing float trip out there. She has expressed
interest. I only know Warren, John H., and Brian N. as folks capable
in such matters in Montana. If she happens to be in your area, and
if I pick up the cost, can one of you guys provide the guided trip or
recommend someone? It's still up in the air as her condition
deteriorates and as her plans out west gel, but I'd like to do this
for her if possible. Thanks...

wrote...
thanks george - i've saved his page. if one of the roff regulars can't
do it, i'll give him a call.

You know I will do what I can to help. Just give me the dates when they
are going to be in Bozeman or Helena and I will taken them on a float or
two. Drop me a line or give me a call with the specifics.
--
Warren
(use troutbum_mt at earth(spam me not)link dot net to reply via email)

"Jeff" wrote in message
nk.net...
OK, here's the deal... I have a friend, Jill, who worked as a judge's
administrator in the local courthouse. she is about 35 or so. always
pleasant, cheerful, easy-going, and liked by everyone who knows her. One
month ago, she was diagnosed with lou gehrig's disease (ALS) and has had
to quit work. She has about a year or so to live at best. She and I
used to chat about Montana and Pennsylvania. She's from PA and has
relatives there and in Montana - I've shared clave pics with her, and my
wife talks with her on a fairly regular basis. She loves the outdoors,
esp. Montana, and she will be visiting her sister in Montana this month
(near Helena, I think). She plans to visit Glacier NP too. She and her
father will be driving out from PA.

HERE's THE REQUEST FOR HELP: If she is able, I would like for her to
experience a flyfishing float trip out there. She has expressed
interest. I only know Warren, John H., and Brian N. as folks capable in
such matters in Montana. If she happens to be in your area, and if I
pick up the cost, can one of you guys provide the guided trip or
recommend someone? It's still up in the air as her condition
deteriorates and as her plans out west gel, but I'd like to do this for
her if possible. Thanks...


I'm sorry to hear about your friend, jeff. it seems like at 35 i was just
really getting to know who i am and what i need in life to get me by, and to
make me happy. it takes time to reach that place, and i think that for many
of us we have to get out of our 20s for it to happen. it is sad for someone
to be losing life , just as they may otherwise be finding their place in it

i wish ya'll all the best with this endeavor. i hope she gets the
opportunity to experience this adventure, as well as any other that she may
have been putting off for "later."

she is fortunate to have friends like you and rachel.

take care-
snake

Jeff-
She is welcome in the boat if she makes it to Bozeman- we usually hit the
Madison or Yellowstone on a semi-weekly basis and are always willing to show
people the country (and the fish) especially people with special
circumstances.
This isn't a "guide" offer, I am not an outfitter and I am not insured- the
trip would be just like if a buddy came to town and wanted to do some
fishing- totally free (and we have plenty of extra gear.)


t.
www.reelhard.com

reply to if you are interested (the reelhard email
goes into my buddy's account and I might not see it for awhile)



"Jeff" wrote in message
nk.net...
OK, here's the deal... I have a friend, Jill, who worked as a judge's
administrator in the local courthouse. she is about 35 or so. always
pleasant, cheerful, easy-going, and liked by everyone who knows her. One
month ago, she was diagnosed with lou gehrig's disease (ALS) and has had
to quit work. She has about a year or so to live at best. She and I
used to chat about Montana and Pennsylvania. She's from PA and has
relatives there and in Montana - I've shared clave pics with her, and my
wife talks with her on a fairly regular basis. She loves the outdoors,
esp. Montana, and she will be visiting her sister in Montana this month
(near Helena, I think). She plans to visit Glacier NP too. She and her
father will be driving out from PA.

HERE's THE REQUEST FOR HELP: If she is able, I would like for her to
experience a flyfishing float trip out there. She has expressed
interest. I only know Warren, John H., and Brian N. as folks capable in
such matters in Montana. If she happens to be in your area, and if I
pick up the cost, can one of you guys provide the guided trip or
recommend someone? It's still up in the air as her condition
deteriorates and as her plans out west gel, but I'd like to do this for
her if possible. Thanks...

"Jeff" wrote in message
nk.net...

HERE's THE REQUEST FOR HELP: If she is able, I would like for her to
experience a flyfishing float trip out there. She has expressed
interest. I only know Warren, John H., and Brian N. as folks capable in
such matters in Montana. If she happens to be in your area, and if I
pick up the cost, can one of you guys provide the guided trip or
recommend someone? It's still up in the air as her condition
deteriorates and as her plans out west gel, but I'd like to do this for
her if possible. Thanks...


Brian N is an outfitter and can be reached at www.diamondnoutfitters.com

I'm just a dope with a boat- If she wants to float and she's in the area I'd
do my best - but I'm not a guide nor an outfitter ( I can't emphasize that
enough!). I don't spend near as much time on the water as the local guides
do, so we would be pretty much guessing as to what is fishing and what isn't
on any given day. I'm also not much of a coach- if she needs "coaching", no
CPR training, insurance, - yada yada yada.

Can't speak for Warren.

If Brian is unavailable, I'd check with John Herzer at Blackfoot River
outfitters (www.bentrods.com) for Missoula area fishing.

This, sadly, seems like a once in a lifetime deal. My advice would be to go
for a real guide with very good references if she really wants a good day of
flyfishing. If she justs wants a nice day on the river with a friend- bring
the friend & lets go.

john

thanks john... i doubt jill would be serious about the fishing part of
the float, though she'd like to see it done i'm sure. it would be
mainly a nice day on the montana water kinda thing... something she's
never done before to my knowledge. still not sure where she'll be in
montana...

jeff

John Hightower wrote:



Brian N is an outfitter and can be reached at www.diamondnoutfitters.com

I'm just a dope with a boat- If she wants to float and she's in the area I'd
do my best - but I'm not a guide nor an outfitter ( I can't emphasize that
enough!). I don't spend near as much time on the water as the local guides
do, so we would be pretty much guessing as to what is fishing and what isn't
on any given day. I'm also not much of a coach- if she needs "coaching", no
CPR training, insurance, - yada yada yada.

Can't speak for Warren.

If Brian is unavailable, I'd check with John Herzer at Blackfoot River
outfitters (www.bentrods.com) for Missoula area fishing.

This, sadly, seems like a once in a lifetime deal. My advice would be to go
for a real guide with very good references if she really wants a good day of
flyfishing. If she justs wants a nice day on the river with a friend- bring
the friend & lets go.

john