ROFF and making friends

Hi all,

As all we see on ROFF are signatures and opinions (sometimes even pictures,
Dave's and rw's web sites). It is kind of nice to meet some of the people on
ROFF.
I've met Vaughan Hurry, Myron Buck, Osmo Jauhiainen, Stefan Rajert and Hans
Bock. I've also introduced a friend of mine to this newsgroup, Erik
Holmlund.
I've had dealings (read: help) from Wolfgang Siebeneich and Paul Morrison
aka RockTrout aka Bouncer, and I've helped Stan Gula with some fly pictures.
A sudden change of economics and rivermans post about "Dreaming of The
Perfect Year..." made me think that I'd like to participate in one of those
big US ROFFian claves.
The question is which one to choose? As far as I'm concerned the fishing
wouldn't be the big issue here. I've got some of the best fishing available
right at home. No, the issue is to meet with as many of you as possible, to
exchange stories about your fishing, ideas on techniques, fly patterns and
to be lied to over more than one glass of single malt ;-).
My written English may be sufficient to express my thoughts and all, but my
practice of speaking English is not by far enough, so there's another reason
to visit.

/ Roger
Daytime engineer
Lifetime fly fisherman
If you feel like it, visit http://www.imsoc.se/angler/ for info on fly
fishing in northern Sweden, Lapland,
or visit http://www.imsoc.se/ffgallery/ , the fly fishermen's gallery.

Roger Ohlund wrote:

... I'd like to participate in one of those
big US ROFFian claves.
The question is which one to choose? ...

I've never attended one, but if I had to pick one US 'Clave to
recommend it would be Penn's. A couple of the western guys usually
show up, some of the Cackalackians, some of the Massachusetts Mafia
and other various and assorted east coasters. The airport at State
College is fairly close to 'Clave Central and the neighborhood has
been invaded by roffians for several years running now so some of
the shock and awe has worn off. ;-)

--
Ken Fortenberry

I'd like to participate in one of those
big US ROFFian claves.
The question is which one to choose?

Well, not to denigrate the western clave, but the Penns clave is
probably a bit larger. Many of us speak binary, so we can use that as a
intermediate language. The accommodations are from covered hammocks and
tents to nicely outfitted cabins (that are really just fully-furnished
houses for rent). Also, we've yet to have a heart attack when the final
bill came (sorry Dave S., just had to say it). We have awards, prizes,
a really nice fly shop, everything from little brook trout creeks to big
brown trout rivers (both the water and the trout are big), and all the
bad scotch you can steal from Seidman's tent. Heck, we even have
pickled asparagus. The eastern US may be a bit cheaper to get to.
Penns isn't as storied as some of those western rivers, but I've found
that people will write more about a trip involving serious depredations
(bears, mountain lions, strange rangers) than they will about a trip
where they just caught fish all day, ate fine meals and slept soundly
all night.
Frank Reid

"Roger Ohlund" wrote in message
...
some snippage has occured...

made me think that I'd like to participate in one of those
big US ROFFian claves.

Dammit Roger! I had figured you for a much more intelligent european type
person, so much for my judgement calls?

Nevertheless, I too want to attend one of them big U.S. 'claves (that would
put you on par intellectually with me :~^( ). I was thinkin' of doin' a
western 'clave this comin' year, as I don't know if I will have the time
save by May to do the Penns. Whatever your decision may be, remember ya got
a free place to stay in NC, whenever and whatever you decide!

Op --I sure hope everyone I have made this same offer to doesn't show up on
the same day!--

/ Roger

"Guyz-N-Flyz" wrote in message
ink.net...

"Roger Ohlund" wrote in message
...
some snippage has occured...

made me think that I'd like to participate in one of those
big US ROFFian claves.

Dammit Roger! I had figured you for a much more intelligent european type
person, so much for my judgement calls?

Well, what the hell. Being an intellectual person will get you nowhere
compared to your ability to swallov a large ammount of scotch. Or?

Nevertheless, I too want to attend one of them big U.S. 'claves (that
would
put you on par intellectually with me :~^( ). I was thinkin' of doin' a
western 'clave this comin' year, as I don't know if I will have the time
save by May to do the Penns. Whatever your decision may be, remember ya
got
a free place to stay in NC, whenever and whatever you decide!

Nice offer Op, and really appreciated. Now, if you only would describe the
contents of your bar ;-).

Op --I sure hope everyone I have made this same offer to doesn't show up
on
the same day!--


So, Penns is the big one??

/ Roger

Fortenberry writes:

I've never attended one, but if I had to pick one US 'Clave to
recommend it would be Penn's.

Good choice. It is by far the largest clave and as Ken says, it attracts folks
from all over the country, even a Canadian or two. If you flew into Boston I
could pick you up and drive you to Penns. If you wanted to camp, I am sure
there are enough folks willing to lend you the necessities. Or, you could
share a cabin with some of the North Cackalackians (who have been known to pack
some pretty nice single malt stuff).
Dave

http://hometown.aol.com/davplac/myhomepage/index.html

"Roger Ohlund" wrote in message
...

Nice offer Op, and really appreciated. Now, if you only would describe the
contents of your bar ;-).

/ Roger



I can answer that: It's stocked with the nectar of the gods. A local
product, and a damn fine one at that. Certified lead free.

BTW, Roger, If you decide to come to an NC clave, I live near Charlotte
airport and would be glad to pick you up and carry you to the clave.

My bar, unfortunately, is stocked with home brewed ales. No single malts

"Dave LaCourse" wrote in message
...
Fortenberry writes:

I've never attended one, but if I had to pick one US 'Clave to
recommend it would be Penn's.

Good choice. It is by far the largest clave and as Ken says, it attracts
folks
from all over the country, even a Canadian or two. If you flew into
Boston I
could pick you up and drive you to Penns. If you wanted to camp, I am
sure
there are enough folks willing to lend you the necessities. Or, you could
share a cabin with some of the North Cackalackians (who have been known to
pack
some pretty nice single malt stuff).
Dave

Ok, what's the date of this clave?
Who's clave meister? And where's the best place to stay?

/Roger

..

"Roger Ohlund" wrote in message
...
Well, what the hell. Being an intellectual person will get you nowhere
compared to your ability to swallov a large ammount of scotch. Or?

'SHINE by the light of the moon!

Nice offer Op, and really appreciated. Now, if you only would describe the
contents of your bar ;-).

You get your ass here and I'll not only stock the bar with whatever you so
desire, I'll even buy a bar to stock!

So, Penns is the big one??

On the Right-Hand coast, I believe that would be the one. Unless the Pirate
holds a bigger shin-dig in Maine?

I must say tho, that the boyz down here, in NC, can throw a nice 'clave too.

Op --Also, I'm alwayz open to a two man 'clave on Upper Creek--
/ Roger

Roger writes:

Ok, what's the date of this clave?
Who's clave meister? And where's the best place to stay?

Tom Littleton is the clavemeister. I believe the clave is in late May. Best
place to stay: The North Cackalakie Cabin. Jeff Miller usually tries to get
one right on the stream (Cherry Run cabin), but last year we had to use cabins
in town with a short drive to the stream. I don't know who is in charge of
cabin appropriations for the 2004 clave. Jeff?
Dave

http://hometown.aol.com/davplac/myhomepage/index.html