Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Reflections Of 500 Posts....Thanks All.

On April 10, 2010 I put forth my first post. It was not much, more or less telling of my new venture. The very first comment was made by "Apache Trout", and that first post landed me three followers. Since then I have managed to find 274 more people that find the same joy in the small streams of Connecticut and beyond. They have also endured some of my cooking, fly tying and thoughts on books to videos and gear. I try to be informative, and at times inspiring. While I like writing about my adventures, I prefer to post photos and let them tell the stories.

My love of fly fishing, and wild brook trout from small streams have been my focus and will continue to be. I appreciate all your comments and try to give my best responses. So in keeping with this blogs theme here are some photos of past posts showing the beauty of small streams, both in and around. In the last photo, my grand son Ethan is lovingly holding his first wild brook trout. It was a very special moment for him and me.

















Thank you..........


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28 comments:

  1. Hi Alan!

    Lovely pictures! Thanks for all you've been sharing!

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  2. 500 posts? Wow, I can appreciate that. Especially with the ups and downs we've had through the last 4yrs. Many blogs have come and go. I'm glad yours had endured.

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  3. Congratulations dude. I enjoy reading your blog in seeing all those nice colorful local photographs!

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  4. Congrats in the Milestone Brk Trt!! Here is to many more!!

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  5. Congratulations for you, good site.
    Greetings from Europe
    David
    www.romanillosflyfishing.com

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  6. Look forward to many more posts my friend.
    A.T.

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  7. Alan
    I am so glad I found your blog some time back. It is one of my favorites that I follow and I have learned a great deal about fishing dries and small streams reading your post. Thanks for being one of my blogging buddies.

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  8. I really enjoy reading your posts Alan, keep up the great work.

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  9. congrats to you! love that red trillium. just beautiful scenes.

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  10. Always a pleasure to read your posts Alan. From the stunning brook trout to the beautiful little creeks and surrounding countryside and let's not forget the fantastic food pictures...you know how to do it right!

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  11. I would not have used the word "endured" in this post. It's more like your readers have anticipated, welcomed, looked forward to, etc. There are no other blogs out there (including my own)that could sum up my love for the outdoors and fishing as well as yours does. I look forward to the next 500 for inspiration, ideas, and just plain entertainment.

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  12. Thanks from all of us for sticking at it and inspiring us all. It would be interesting to see how many other blogs yours has spawned(pun intended of course)!

    Best wishes

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  13. The flies,the pictures, the food and the writing I look forward to on a very regular basis. Thank you very much!!

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  14. Hey there Brk trt, what a mile mark! Well done all around & I can't wait for the next 500 posts that I believe are just around the next bend.

    Tight-lines.........Phil

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  15. Congrats, very glad I came across your blog recently. A nice escape during lunch while I'm sitting at my desk in the City and see the pictures of beautiful scenery and fish.

    best,

    Long

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  16. Congratulations on the milestone Alan. As usual you've captured what so many of us love.

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  17. I never miss one of your posts,all of the content is of interest to me even though I live in western Canada and this type of fishing is hard to come by here. The photography is great and I am looking forward to 500 more posts in the time to come. Thankyou for doing this Alan,you are providing great enjoyment to all who follow you.

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  18. It's been wonderful accompanying you on your journey Brk Trt!

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  19. Your posts and photo's are always a pleasure to read and look at, quite a milestone to reach. Here's to 500 more!

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  20. Congrats on hitting the 500 mark Alan! I'll be around eagerly awaiting #1000.

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  21. As all of the others have posted, many congratulations on a terrific milestone as a Blogger. You certainly have stood the test of time and frequent blogging efforts to get there. I have really enjoyed becoming part of the crowd here that loves your pictures of the area and of course the beautiful trout also. Here is too many more to come!

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  22. Thank You for all the time you have put into the blog.

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  23. Well done on this milestone: testimony to the great mix of content!

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  24. I enjoy your blog and your photos! Keep up the good work!

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  25. A pleasure to continue to drop by for some good reading and tantalizing images...love the veal meatballs...congrats.

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  26. Thank you all for your wonderful comments.

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