CharlaineC 0 Report post Posted September 23, 2009 Hello all I wanted to introduce myself. I'm Charlaine I hail from Cranston Rhode Island and am somewere in my 30's . I'm finally in a place were I am able to pick up Fly tying as well as become a better Fly fisher. Having spent most of my adult life as a soldier I am finally home for good. Now living as my fathers caretaker and being disbled myself. I have a large amount of idel time on my hands, and after spending this summer fishing with my father I have decided to try my hand at fly tiying in the hopes that it will as I have been told help me with my ptsd and other emotional issues. I already repair fishing rods, some reels and some tackle as well as begining to learn how to build rods. I'm also huge into model rocketry and Invertebrate collecting. I worked in the law enforcement field as well as the field of I.T and computer repair for most of my military and nonmilitary life. I will try my best to not ask to many dumb questions but I will try to ask questions that will help others to come in time. Thank you all for your time and this great site. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rstout 0 Report post Posted September 23, 2009 Charlaine, Welcome to the forum. Do not worry about dumb questions. If you need to know something just ask. There are a lot of great people on the forum who are willing to help with just about anything. Rob (former Air Force) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CharlaineC 0 Report post Posted September 23, 2009 Charlaine, Welcome to the forum. Do not worry about dumb questions. If you need to know something just ask. There are a lot of great people on the forum who are willing to help with just about anything. Rob (former Air Force) thank means alot right Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oatka 0 Report post Posted September 23, 2009 Hey, you served our country, so anytime you need to ask a dumb question just preface it with "Oatka was too chicken to ask himself, so I'll ask for him. (Then insert dumb question here)" That's the least I could do for you, plus, I'm use to asking stupid things! Good luck with all your adventures, make sure to check out the other "sister sites" for more info on tying and rod building. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mickalo 0 Report post Posted September 23, 2009 welcome Charlaine. No such thing as a "Dumb question" .... believe me. I just started tying myself about a year or so ago and have posted my share of some really newbie question and everyone here is always more then willing to help out. You'll find this is a terrific forum for fly tying for beginners and the Fly pattern database is a wealth of information. Spent 4 yrs in the Navy myself. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arkansas Mike 0 Report post Posted September 23, 2009 Welcome to the forum, Charlaine. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chase Creek 0 Report post Posted September 23, 2009 Welcome. You'll find a lot of encouragement here. Tiers all the way from beginner to World class, and all more than willing to share ideas and tips. Don't be shy about asking questions, just go ahead and blurt them out. Chances are someone else has just the same question. Again, welcome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fred H. 0 Report post Posted September 23, 2009 welcome Charlaine, I think you will find aspects of fly tying very theraputic . I'm teaching tying to several of my sons friends that have just returned from the middle east. They love it. I 'm sure you will too. If we can be of any help just ask. Great bunch of folks here always ready to help. Fred Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smallieFanatic 0 Report post Posted September 23, 2009 A sincere welcome, glad to have you with us! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fairwxflyfish 0 Report post Posted September 23, 2009 Hi Charlaine I think the saying goes "the only dumb question is the one you do not ask" Welcome to the BB great Place... Retired Solider Canadian Forces, served 24 yrs. Plse check out Project Healing Waters.. http://www.projecthealingwaters.org/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horseshoes 0 Report post Posted September 23, 2009 A big welcome from the north. :cheers: There are no dumb questions, only mine. :hyst: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted September 23, 2009 Thank you for your service and welcome to the Forum Charlaine. The only dumb questions here are the ones you don't ask. If nothing else, they may give the group a good chuckle and everyone needs a good chuckle once in awhile. Lot of good info here about tying and fishing. It's a good place to hang out when you can't be fishing, which I hope is not too often. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CharlaineC 0 Report post Posted September 23, 2009 thanks all i'll take that to heart Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigDaddyHub 0 Report post Posted September 23, 2009 I like you already...another female member; military veteran, AND law enforcement...Man, if I wasn't already happily (or so I'm told) married, I'd be all about you!! LOL! Welcome to the forum! Ditto what the other fellas have already said. Look for my wife, Flyfisher 13, she's on quiet a bit lately! Have fun with this! BDH Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lykos33 0 Report post Posted September 23, 2009 Welcome home...to THE Forum, and like all the other good folks have said...aint no stupid questions, just the ones that don't get asked, so ask away! :cheers: :thumbup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
