Thursday, December 23, 2021

That time of year....some Christmas cheer to sare with you....

It's that time of year when I like to show my appreciation and thanks to all of the readers of Small Stream Reflections... you are what makes this blog work. So with that I would like to offer a little Christmas gift to you. I know it may be a little late but this past week has been a life altering experience. More on that later....for the first gift...it is a Rangeley streamer that is named "Soft Shoulder" I tied this pattern about a year ago and would like to share it with you.

 

The second gift is "River Flowers" by Robert Romano...this is his latest and deals with some of the finer things involving fly fishing. I have not read it and knowing Bob it is going to be on the top shelf as are many of his books.
 

The third gift is " a fly box"...hand crafted of  wood. The lid slides back and forth and allows for easy access to the flies inside. I have one and use it for those special flies, special stream etc. I will be giving away two of these along with a few of my personal favorite flies.
 


All that's needed is that you comment on this post. You will be entered in the drawing that will take place on December 28th.

So good luck and Merry Christmas

 

Posted by at

45 comments:

  1. Dave HDecember 23, 2021 at 7:05 AM

    Alan, best wishes to you and your family for a happy holiday season.
    Dave

    ReplyDelete
  2. Dean FDecember 23, 2021 at 7:08 AM

    "Life altering experiences" come in both good and bad. I pray this one of yours is good. Merry Christmas Alan!

    ReplyDelete
  3. John V.December 23, 2021 at 7:54 AM

    Alan,

    I pray everything is ok with you and your family.

    Best wishes to you for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

    Stay safe.

    John V.

    ReplyDelete
  4. seth campbellDecember 23, 2021 at 7:57 AM

    This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  5. seth campbellDecember 23, 2021 at 8:00 AM

    I hope you and your family have a memorable Christmas this year]

    Regards

    Seth

    ReplyDelete
  6. EdgeDecember 23, 2021 at 8:01 AM

    Merry Christmas and Happy new year.
    Please be safe.
    Edge

    ReplyDelete
  7. UnknownDecember 23, 2021 at 8:13 AM

    Always look forward to reading your posts. Peace and blessings for the holiday season.
    Tight lines,

    Bill

    ReplyDelete
  8. UnknownDecember 23, 2021 at 8:14 AM

    Your absence had me worried for a bit, Merry Christmas to you and yours.

    ReplyDelete
  9. ShawnDecember 23, 2021 at 8:15 AM

    Merry Christmas Alan! Best wishes to your and your family.

    ReplyDelete
  10. UlyssesDecember 23, 2021 at 8:16 AM

    This is very generous of you. I hope you and your family are well for the holidays.

    ReplyDelete
  11. RichDecember 23, 2021 at 8:25 AM

    Thank you Alan for all your great postings thru the year and for your generousity!Merry Christmas to all.

    ReplyDelete
  12. Chris "Kiwi" KuhlowDecember 23, 2021 at 8:33 AM

    Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year. Looking forward your posts in 2022!

    ReplyDelete
  13. Bill TrussellDecember 23, 2021 at 10:16 AM

    Alan
    I'm looking forward to more great post from Small Stream Reflections in the coming year. I hope you and the family have a great Xmas and Happy New Year!!

    ReplyDelete
  14. Hollen M. GroffDecember 23, 2021 at 10:40 AM

    Merry Chrismas to you & all of your family. I hope everything is ok and your looking forward to the new year. Take care & thank you for shairing your small stream adventures...
    Sincerely; Hollen Groff

    ReplyDelete
  15. Mark Farrell-ChurchillDecember 23, 2021 at 11:03 AM

    Very generous of you, Alan. Thanks from all of us, and Happy Christmas!

    ReplyDelete
  16. HansDecember 23, 2021 at 12:16 PM

    Merry Christmas Alan! As always, your blog does nothing but bring me joy, and sometimes inspiration. Cheers!
    -Hans

    ReplyDelete
  17. Mark KautzDecember 23, 2021 at 1:02 PM

    Hi Alan. Added "Soft Shoulder" to my "Flies Suitable For Framing" File. Don't include me. Let the other's vie for the gifts.

    ReplyDelete
  18. Toccoa TenkaraDecember 23, 2021 at 1:05 PM

    Merry Christmas to you and yours. You have gifted us all with this Blog throughout the year.
    Thank you, Walter
    ><)))*>

    ReplyDelete
  19. dpnollDecember 23, 2021 at 1:14 PM

    It's always fun following your blog. Whoever wins, these gifts are icing on the cake.

    ReplyDelete
  20. AlistairDecember 23, 2021 at 2:52 PM

    Hi Alan,

    Thank you, sir, for your posts once again.......

    Well, that is 2021 nearly over and done with, here's to more stable times in 2022. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your nearest and dearest.

    Take care and stay safe my friend.

    Alistair

    ReplyDelete
  21. UnknownDecember 23, 2021 at 3:02 PM

    merry christmas!

    best,

    Art Urban

    ReplyDelete
  22. barry demmersDecember 23, 2021 at 7:34 PM

    Merry Christmas , Alan, you are doing a wonderful thing with the blog. I know many enthusiasts look forward to each new entry as I do. Thank you Alan.

    Happy New Year to you and your family.
    Stay well.

    Barry

    ReplyDelete
  23. Tom DavisDecember 23, 2021 at 8:14 PM

    Merry Christmas, Alan! I wish you and your family a safe, healthy and happy new year!

    ReplyDelete
  24. DougsdenDecember 23, 2021 at 10:17 PM

    Alan,
    From our house to yours, may you and Jeanette be blessed with all this season has to offer! As always, I'm looking forward to more classic posts from your den and from your life's exquisite outdoor adventures!
    I am so glad that I found this blog! Merry Christmas Friends!
    Dougsden!

    ReplyDelete
  25. sharecropperDecember 23, 2021 at 10:27 PM

    Your blog is one of my favorites. Thank you what you post. I hope your Christmas is a great one.

    ReplyDelete
  26. GrannomDecember 24, 2021 at 12:02 AM

    Alan,
    thank you, your blog is a sane haven in this increasingly mad world. I look forward to each instalment.

    Nadolig Llawen from Wales

    John

    ReplyDelete
  27. SteveDecember 24, 2021 at 1:23 AM

    Greetings from Downunder,
    I wish you and all your family a Merry Christmas and that the new year brings you great joy and good fortune.
    " Small Stream Reflections " gives me joy all through the year. Thank you, Alan.

    With Kindest Regards,
    From the Hynes family--Lynda, Steve and Seth.

    I thought you might like this beautiful version of a beautiful Christmas carol. If the link doesn't work it is performed by Alison Krauss and Yo Yo Ma.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxDZjg_Igoc

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. SteveDecember 24, 2021 at 1:26 AM

      Should have written that it is the "Wexford Carol".
      Cheers,
      Steve

      Delete
  28. UnknownDecember 24, 2021 at 5:15 AM

    Thanks for the info on "River Flowers", and a year's worth of interesting posts and of course non-stop Wild Brook Trout. Have a safe and Happy Holidays. -RAL

    ReplyDelete
  29. DRYFLYGUYDecember 24, 2021 at 6:38 AM

    Brk Trt, thanks for another wonderful year of reading your blog, where has the time gone? You've taken us along with you on your travels and adventures so many times, its been like we were right along side with you. Merry Christmas to you and yours....Phil

    ReplyDelete
  30. jturick388@gmail.comDecember 24, 2021 at 8:09 AM

    Thanks again for this blog and have a Merry Christmas.

    ReplyDelete
  31. GSmithDecember 24, 2021 at 8:45 AM

    Alan, I have been an avid reader of SSR for many years now. I check for new posts and comments every day and have always enjoyed them all. Thank you for SSR, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you, your family, and to all the other followers of SSR. Greg

    ReplyDelete
  32. HibernationDecember 24, 2021 at 9:22 AM

    Happy Christmas Alan - enjoy it. Thanks for keeping the blog going, it's always a source of positive energy in the world!
    Be well
    Will

    ReplyDelete
  33. billpDecember 24, 2021 at 9:41 AM

    Merry Christmas everyone! Lovely ties in that box Alan.
    bill

    ReplyDelete
  34. Armando MilosevicDecember 24, 2021 at 11:35 AM

    Merry Christmas Alan I wish you and Jeannette have a pleasant night in the company of your relatives, a hug from the end of the world ...

    ReplyDelete
  35. Michael CapursoDecember 24, 2021 at 12:27 PM

    Thank you for for all your blog entries, truly enjoy reading them. Merry Christmas!

    ReplyDelete
  36. RKMDecember 24, 2021 at 12:52 PM

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Alan. I miss our crazy New Year's day adventures.

    ReplyDelete
  37. jbozDecember 24, 2021 at 1:16 PM

    Alan, I like your blog very much. Merry Christmas

    ReplyDelete
  38. John DornikDecember 24, 2021 at 2:13 PM

    Christos razdajetsja!
    Christ is born!

    Slavite Jeho!
    Glorify Him!

    ReplyDelete
  39. REMDecember 25, 2021 at 8:53 AM

    Thank you Alan for your inspiration throughout the year- Have a safe and peaceful holiday season

    ReplyDelete
  40. UnknownDecember 25, 2021 at 9:36 AM

    Merry Christmas Alan to you and yours.

    ReplyDelete
  41. Good DigginDecember 25, 2021 at 11:44 AM

    Thanks Alan for all you do and a Merry Christmas to you both.

    ReplyDelete
  42. Patrick MDecember 26, 2021 at 12:17 PM

    Merry Christmas to you and yours Alan. Thank you for taking me fishing when I can't get out for real. Love the nature & food shots. Made the skillet stew! It was great!! Wishing you a Happy, healthy, and blessed 2022!

    ReplyDelete
  43. Tim ADecember 26, 2021 at 2:52 PM

    thanks Alan, I was just about to go look for some new fly fishing books to order as santa did not bring as many as usual and the book you posted here looks awesome. Can't wait to look it up

    ReplyDelete
  44. UnknownDecember 27, 2021 at 10:34 PM

    I discovered your blog about two years ago and check it often. I too have a deep love of the tiny streams that inexplicably hold beautiful little brook trout. I long for retirement (3 years if it goes our way) so I have the time to visit them more often. Stay safe out there, and thank you for the photos and stories.

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)