Granny and I quit exchanging
gifts for each other years ago. That’s
because if we can afford something we want - we buy it. Why wait till December 25th? This practice certainly eliminates accumulation
of unnecessary and unwanted stuff.
When I saw a present under
our fake tree with my name on it I was surprised, and reluctant to open it,
especially because I could tell it was something to hang on the wall. What was in there? What was I going to do with it?
It turns out that its one of
the neatest gifts I’ve ever got. On Day 1 of the Jackson Hole One Fly Contest last September I competed against long
time customer/friend, Ray Thurston. We were guided by my friend Jean Bruun and Ray
and I had a One Fly day to remember in which we each racked up enough points to
make the podium. One of my fish was a
cutthroat that won me the big fish trophy for Day 1. Jean clicked off a snap shot in the heat of
the moment and Ray had a painting done of me and the fish. The painting is done by Tammy Callens and is truly
fantastic. What a great memory!
The best gifts are the ones you never new you wanted until you get them.
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