Monday, December 3, 2018

Saying Thanks At Christmas

It has been a great year at Small Stream Reflections. There have been so many viewers and commenters. All of this plus some wonderful photos and musings have made my life so very wonderful.

To show my appreciation to you I would like to offer up a few presents. All you need to do is just comment on this post. Your names will be put into a bowl and Jeanette will select the winners. The drawing will take place on Friday morning and the winners will be announced on the blog right after.


A Rangeley Streamer...


Flies with fly box. The flies include some very productive soft-hackles as well as "Salars Nemesis"


Two 2019 calendars. 12 beautiful photos which I'm sure you'll enjoy.

Again I want to say thanks to a great year. And it's greatness is because of you.






43 comments:

  1. Alan, I always enjoy your photos and blog, thanks.

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  2. We should be thanking you, Alan, for taking us afield even when we cannot actually be there. As for the "presents, I'd be hard pressed to fish any of those flies, as they bear witness to your considerable talents at the vise.

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  3. Alan,

    Thank you again for another wonderful year with your blog. Best wishes to you and your family for a prosperous and healthy new year.

    Regards

    John V.

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  4. Alan,
    I thoroughly enjoy everyone of your posts. Thanks for taking us along! Look forward to many more in the future. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
    Larry G.

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  5. Shame that this is what it takes to get me out of the shadows, but this is one of the few blogs to which I subscribe that I'll stop working to read.

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  6. Alan, it's been a pleasure to come along on your outings. Looking forward to 2019.

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  7. It's a great blog Alan, I look forward to your posts. Regards, John@thetwoterriers

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  8. Thank you Alan. You take us on a lot of trips and have gotten me through many lunch hours by strolling through Brook Trout Forest. Enjoy the Holidays and Congratulations to Morgan,the Proud Parents and Proud Grandparents.
    Kurt

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  9. Your blog is a near daily experience Alan - a pleasure of a read that both makes me hungry for nature, and deliciously simple soul foods as well! Happy Christmas!

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  10. Wow just back too the blogosphere and goodies upon offer, you know Alan I think life may just be getting a tad better....

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  11. It's been many years that you've been part of my morning routine. Thanks for letting me come along with you on your adventures.

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  12. We all have gratitude for you, Alan. Thank you for your blog, and taking us on your fishing adventures.

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  13. Alan, thank you for sharing your stories with us on such a regular basis. I also appreciate all the time you spent to maintain such a wonderful website.

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  14. Very happy I found your blog earlier this year. I've learned quite a bit and have also started tying my own flies. Due to your postings I've been focusing on soft hackle flies. Just had a successful Saturday fishing a fly I tied for the first time. The brook trout were eager to take the Professor pattern I was using. Thank you for the inspiration and great content.

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  15. Really enjoy your blog and your tying skills!

    Cheers

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  16. I read far more often than I comment; please don't think me too mercenary... Thanks and Happy Christmas!

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  17. Love your blog Alan! Always look forward to reading it!

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  18. wow wow good I love your flies maybe I'm lucky .... jaja.. a hug and good participation of all your fans ..!

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  19. One of the best fly fishing blogs ever, like seeing your recipes as well!

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  20. Wow Brk Trt, who needs scratch tickets? Those flies and prizes are what's worth a million.

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  21. Alan, this post is a proxy for John of "The Two Terriers". I personally certify he is not a robot, although apparently he cannot convince your software that he is human.

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  22. Alan, this post is for me. Alan you are a Mensch, which in my Carpatho-Russian/Eastern European mentality means a real human being. You know I live in Madison. Perhaps we can meet up on the Farmington some day in the new year.

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  23. Wow! I had always heard Santa spent time in the off-season in Connecticut.
    JJ

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  24. You have viewers and followers because you write so well. You have always something interesting to share with gorgeous photography!

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  25. Alan,
    I am licking my chops at just the chance at one of your marvelous Thank You gifts! Your tying is to die for! And, the calendars look pretty special too! We will be waiting for Friday to come!
    Doug

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  26. As always great insights and photos. Good looking meals and snacks too.

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  27. Thanks for your wonderful writing. Look forward to reading in 2019.

    -Trevor

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  28. Alan,I always appreciate your post and look forward to the next one. Thank you.

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  29. Alan,I've followed you blog for many years. Always a joy to read!

    Tim

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  30. Alan, I don't know which I enjoy more , your pics of the water you fish or the meals you enjoy ! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

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  31. Alan
    I look forward to your post each week, they are not not only informative but encouragement for all of us to fish small streams. Thanks for sharing all this year!!!

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  32. Great to look at your pictures while I'm stuck in the office. Merry Christmas or Merry Fishmas.

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  33. My favorite blog. Particularly love all the great soft hackles. Thank you for all the enjoyment I’ve gotten from your work

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  34. Merry Christmas. I am sure it has been asked before but what camera do you use.? God Jule

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  35. Love your blog. Jealous of the streams you fish and in awe of your photography skills. Merry Christmas.

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  36. Alan, Your blog is at the top of my list that I follow and the first I visit everyday. I'm a fellow small stream, brookie enthusiast, so I look forward to your photos and outings. From one Italian to another, Buon Natale!
    Regards, Dino

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  37. Merry Christmas Alan , Jeanette and all of your family,
    With "Small Stream Reflections", we are all winners.
    Lovely looking flies and calendar.
    Kindest Regards,
    Steve.

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  38. Alan
    Thanks for providing the angling community with a wonderful blog on wild trout, blue lines, nature’s beauty and your favourite cuisine.
    Take care
    Alistair

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  39. A very sincere thank you to you, Alan. May the coming year be a good one for you and your family.

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  40. Thank you Alan for another enjoyable year of brook trout fishing. I know that when I cannot go, I can always go "fishing" with you. Thanks for the fun you share.

    Ed Pirie
    West Topsham, Vermont

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  41. Alan, thanks for what you do here. It makes my day to read a new post you have put up.

    Best Regards and Merry Christmas to you and your entire family.

    Sam

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  42. Always look forward to your forays into the trout forests. Keep the stopries copming.

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