harleyhunter 0 Report post Posted November 13, 2009 Really great looking fly!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnorton 0 Report post Posted November 23, 2009 Paul Absolutely amazing.......I have had a specimen that I found dead at work and been wanting to try to tie one of these but been pretty busy lately... Anyways nice job :headbang: Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Claudia 0 Report post Posted November 23, 2009 hey that is a stunning bug! felt kind of stupid when i realised it was a flie had to take a third look to actually believe my eyes. perfection. sincerely C Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arkle 0 Report post Posted November 23, 2009 Great to see both Paul, & that fly. If you guys think that photo's good, until you see it in the flesh - "You ain't seen nuthin'" A true world class fly from a top class tier. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul vd Driesche 0 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 Thank you guys....and girls it's very nice to read comments like these. Arkle, How are you doing? Did they fix you yet? Hope you will be up and running again soon. greets Paul Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arkle 0 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 Hi Paul, I had the op on the Monday after the bffi & stayed in for just over a week after. Am now back home, still in wheelchair as I can't put ANY weight on my leg for another 4/5 weeks. They're re-plastering it Weds. so will be able to see how they've done & how it's healing etc. Am unable to go anywhere other than trips back & forth to hospital at present so will miss the 30th anniversary dinner of the fly dressing club I formed, but if it means I get to keep my remaining leg, then it's a small price to pay. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul vd Driesche 0 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 Hmmm....that sucks. I hope you will be up and running soon and wish you all the luck and health you could ever need. Greets Paul Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverfishflies 0 Report post Posted November 25, 2009 For those of you who missed the show, here are a couple of photos taken at the International of "Bugman" v/d Driesche with his beasties. Thank you again Paul, for your amazing gift! The mounted & framed stonefly perched on it's original conceptual drawing has now a place on the wall in my den. Although my wife seems to think it may one day fly off - or eat the dog! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
British mike 0 Report post Posted November 26, 2009 Hey Paul Thats a great tying, the detail and proportion are just right.................. If my friend John (Arkle) says is amazing in real life I believe him All the best Mike....................................... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alpinefly 0 Report post Posted November 26, 2009 Wow, I'd just love to drop one of those in my Mother-In-Law's drink !!!!!! :devil: LMAO That is beyond excellent tying Paul !!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul vd Driesche 0 Report post Posted November 30, 2009 Thnx guys, This fly got me a lot of nice compliments on the symposium as well. I was very happy with that. Hey Steve, If you really need to post a picture of me on the forum....was this the best one you had? Anyway....I really liked making the frame for you and If I have to give such a thing to someone...you would be the man to give it to. I just got back home today. I had a great time at the symposium and it was a pleazure to see everyone again.....I hope to be back next year. Greets Paul Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougB 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2010 When I opened the post I thought it was a picture of the real thing. Very well done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
