tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8149327463664491138.post2747913245707348603..comments2023-12-25T02:16:06.362-06:00Comments on The Fading Angler: Thinking DeepFading Anglerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01512558055052261053noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8149327463664491138.post-68096444808100233082016-09-07T16:25:28.950-05:002016-09-07T16:25:28.950-05:00I like your guidance very, very much. Meantime, I...I like your guidance very, very much. Meantime, I will arm myself information. Meditation and intuition (some may call it prayer and revelation) will come into play later, but not now. A weekend of fishing fiberglass cures man ills...Fading Anglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01512558055052261053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8149327463664491138.post-34386045142007826632016-09-07T16:21:58.593-05:002016-09-07T16:21:58.593-05:00Can't wait to fish with you someday, Alan.Can't wait to fish with you someday, Alan.Fading Anglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01512558055052261053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8149327463664491138.post-50334589293586951122016-09-07T16:20:29.165-05:002016-09-07T16:20:29.165-05:00Your "brothers' keepers" phrase has ...Your "brothers' keepers" phrase has many levels of meaning with me. I'm stepping outside my problems for a few days to go immerse myself in those of my "brothers and sisters." PD can wait. Fading Anglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01512558055052261053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8149327463664491138.post-78449989477024485782016-09-07T16:17:08.597-05:002016-09-07T16:17:08.597-05:00Uncle Mel, I'm going to be in your area this w...Uncle Mel, I'm going to be in your area this weekend, promoting peace and healing via the power of hope that is fly angling. Check your email, please!Fading Anglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01512558055052261053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8149327463664491138.post-25628267631244827642016-09-05T18:42:42.092-05:002016-09-05T18:42:42.092-05:00“Yet even in the loneliness of the canyon I knew t...“Yet even in the loneliness of the canyon I knew there were others like me who had brothers they did not understand but wanted to help. We are probably those referred to as "our brother's keepers," possessed of one of the oldest and possible one of the most futile and certainly one of the most haunting instincts. It will not let us go.”<br />― Norman Maclean, A River Runs Through It and Other Stories <br /><br />Brother, I understand. There is little I can do to help you but be available. PD is the river we both are trying to conquer. DBS is a pool of fear which I have fished twice. How you fish the pool is up to you, and it is not ease. You will emerge from the river's travails, as a changed person, as long as you fish with no fear.<br /><br />Natty BumppoThe Pathfinderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07547418169375926259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8149327463664491138.post-89315206894744055342016-09-01T22:44:56.019-05:002016-09-01T22:44:56.019-05:00I'm fortunate to have company that has found m...I'm fortunate to have company that has found me and walks with me for segments along my journey. Thank you. Earlier in the evening I was blessed with a 4wt fiberglass rod, a small spring creek, and a 10" brown trout that hit my hi-viz caddis hard, then ran. Peace achieved for a moment.Fading Anglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01512558055052261053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8149327463664491138.post-50790178886067481532016-09-01T17:13:52.834-05:002016-09-01T17:13:52.834-05:00I will echo what our good friend Ralph said. I am...I will echo what our good friend Ralph said. I am going to thread lightly here. but before I go there, there is no shame in the loss of temper under those circumstances although I am sure those words will serve no useful purpose. Your wife understands and if the kids don't, they will in time. You're a kind soul Chris. When we get together soon, I'll tell you a similar story my brother had to face several years ago. In the meantime be at peace my friend.cofisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12288930899340581141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8149327463664491138.post-66783184901408781072016-09-01T11:23:01.876-05:002016-09-01T11:23:01.876-05:00If I were faced with such decisions I think I woul...If I were faced with such decisions I think I would be a total mess of nerves and could not make a decision. It's good you have a faithful partner in Mrs. Fading Angler that can help and support you.<br /><br />As far as top side fishing I'm with you...fly fishing is visual and what go's one below the surface is not.<br /><br />Be well buddy.Brk Trthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677442640158367831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8149327463664491138.post-87862318730365107972016-09-01T11:06:25.348-05:002016-09-01T11:06:25.348-05:00I certainly can understand the "depth" a...I certainly can understand the "depth" at which you must consider your issues. Although, different than my issues, we are both headed down that same narrow highway. Ralph's comment is so well put that I just can't find other words to express my well wishes. May you find, "Peace", Chris!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8149327463664491138.post-88153557476599903542016-09-01T10:02:59.365-05:002016-09-01T10:02:59.365-05:00This predicament we find ourselves in is a brutal ...This predicament we find ourselves in is a brutal routine that at times has no rhyme, reason or care for your well-being. And the mood swings, fear and at times outright anger are real. Not to mention the fear of the unknown. DBS is a big step, but big step doesn't necessarily mean a step in the wrong direction. We are all made different and have our own reasons for the choices we make. And I would never choose to influence your decision either in a positive or negative manner. But what I will add is this. Get opinions....3rd and 4th opinions. And if you do decide to go in that direction....face the horizon, smile, and do it with nothing but optimism and confidence. Because the procedure is only half the equation. Owning the decision in a positive manner is the other half. My best in your deliberation Brother....keep me posted.RalphsFlyBoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12495058612066299971noreply@blogger.com