Why am I so proud of that this year? Because, maybe more than any year in the past, we successfully navigated a mine field of obstacles both professionally & personally.
Sure, there were some problems:
The hardest challenges I faced this year were of a personal nature. All I’ll say here about it is that being a care-giver for a sick loved one is both a frustrating & rewarding experience. Fortunately, things are looking up & I am extremely grateful to all the skilled medical folks out there. I don’t know how you do it every day, but we’re so lucky that you do.
Rods did get made:
rods got fixed:
The leather got worked, too:
Looking ahead:
Gratitude:
Next year is shaping up to be a good one here in the rod shop. Sure, there might be some challenges, but that happens. If so we’ll get through them together. I’m excited & looking forward to making the best fly rods I can while working with all of you. Thank you all so much for allowing me to continue doing the work that I love so much!! Now, onto the new year!!