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Posts: 119 03/29/2009 22:27 |
Pete and Banjo, I think it would be very hard for me to share and express openly what the two of you have. Your courage is truly an inspiration and certainly
puts in perspective what's important in our lives.
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Posts: 301 03/30/2009 17:52 |
About 20 years ago, I knew a guy born with a blood disorder which was always fatal and life expectancy was short. He had had a twin brother, also born with the
disease, who died at 19 years of age. My friend was 36 and every day could be his last, he knew it and he lived it. I only knew him as a poker buddy, oblivious
to his health problems. While others knew him better than me, everyone to a man was shocked to learn of his death. That he had been so sick and hid it from us
so well left us in shock. But when I look back at the man who died about 15 years ago, who asked nothing from anyone but to be a friend, I remember in awe the
most selfless, courageous, and yes, dangerous man I ever knew. Though slight of build due to his many treatments and disease progression, this was a man going
out with his boots on. No one, no entity, no government was going to stand in his way of living to his fullest. To this day, when we mention his name, the
stories always imply an extraordinary degree of respect for the man expecting nothing and determined to leave nothing on the table when he left.
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Posts: 865 04/03/2009 18:42 |
WOW..............................................
How can I express in words how sorry I am for you to know this. Yes, we all pass and I find it is the not knowing part gets me up every day and kissing my loved ones. Then get down and thank the Lord above for all his gifts to me. My father past last July after many years fighting cancer, many times he just wanted it to be over and other times he told me how thankfull he was that he had time to get "all that was needed done". I will pray for you. Since you did ask, I will tell you what I would do with the rods I know there are many on this board who would love to own this/these rods. Give them to someone like Jeff Hatton, someone who would share the rod with members to fish and then return. Have your name on the rods, so others can say thanks for the kindness. My rods are going to my 3 boys that do fly fish, and my wife that can sell anyone they do not want. ( I have a few, just check "my rod collection) You are doing a great service as many could not afford to have these rods to fish.
BDC
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Posts: 37 04/06/2009 22:04 |
Pete, I also have never met you. Fact is I have only met one person from this board, Jim Bresko from Coldwater Collectables, after buying my first rod. I sit
here with tears trying to write this. I just found out that my dad has stage 4 Pancreatic cancer. We started fishing together last year after his retirement. I
bought a new boat[thanks Rich for the recommendation] this winter in order to do some steelhead fishing this spring with him but that will not happen. Please
enjoy your time, you sound like a very kind and generous man. I too suggest having your name put on the rods, whoever uses them next will always remember you,
the rods and the history of them. Enjoy the good days, forget the bad. Take care, my prayers are with you. Kevin
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Posts: 88 04/06/2009 23:24 |
Pete, your posting has been the most profound I think I will ever see. Your courage is most inspiring. My long time best friend is a Mayo trained
hematologist/oncologist. If you want, I would gladly contact him on your behalf. The Mayo alums conduct a lot of drug trials, and do have one incredible
network of contacts, so PM me if I can be of help.
Your quest to find a worthy owner for your treasures is most appreciable. Might I suggest in these very difficult times that you consider donating them to two fly fishing museums, with the proviso that they be raffled off as a fund raiser. Museums to our sport shall certainly be under enormous financial pressures in the next few years, and could use additional help (the commercial real estate losses haven't even been felt yet, but they are coming for sure). Your generosity would be recognized for years to come, your estate would receive a large charitable contribution, and with a little luck the new owner would fish the classic masterpiece that only cost him ten or twenty dollars on a chance. I sure wish more in our sport would share your respect for the works of art that Mr. Dickerson and Mr. Gillum have created. Tom McDonnell |
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Posts: 1287 04/08/2009 00:01 |
pete
i'm so sorry to hear of your health pete , i wish you and your family the best in the days ahead of you , try to keep the faith , fastsled kevin i'm glad you like your drift boat and i knew you would , i'm also so very sorry to hear about your dad , i lost my dad a few years ago to the same way and he was only 56 , i felt like god robbed me of my time to do the things with him , i now make it up by spending as much time as i can with my kids and grandkids and i never try to put things off to another day for them , i know just how your feeling , i'm truely sorry for both of you ,
Richard
Check out my web site for vintage reels & rods , guided float trips on canada's # 1 best trout river http://bowriveradventures.googlepages.com/home |
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Posts: 493 04/09/2009 15:21 |
Pete...we are all praying for you and your family. I got a last minute repreive myself seven years ago in the form of a cardiac transplant. But I know I'm
on borrowed time myself, and am only here by God's Grace in the fact that I have a young granddaughter to raise and I believe He granted me some more time
to finish the job at hand. Keep your faith and know that the Father will never abandon you.
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Posts: 210 04/10/2009 10:34 |
Life just isn't fair, my sister is also undergoing cancer treatment and this is about the 6th time she's had to do this. You both have courage that I
simply can't help but to admire.
Circumstances do not make the man, they reveal him ~ Allen |
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two bamboo rods, two bamboo gentalmen! | #30 | ||
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Posts: 84 04/10/2009 21:42 |
Pete and Banjo,
I lost a good friend earlier this year to cancer, he was the Lutheran minister LCMS who married my wife and I in 1985. He baptised both my boys and married both my sister-in laws to great brothers in laws! I know someday as I slip into sleep Bob will be there saying with great excitement "Jack come on he's over here I want you to be with him also!". I have been watching banjos post as quite a few of us have since learning of his health issues. Now Pete you are in our flock also. I wish as others earlier in these posts have that your two wonderful rods might make it to either a young person just becoming "aware" of bamboo fly rods and the history surrounding them or to someone who will help others enjoy them. I have always felt when I'm standing mid stream all alone in a peaceful valley some where near here that the rod in my hand some how conects me with the person who crafted it, be it a group of workers at Heddon, Goodwin Granger, the Phillipson plant, one of the rod builders at Leonard or one of the Edwards. I wish that for your two rods Pete. I hope and pray that either of my boys (Bill my youngest is my only chance as Alex hates fishing! Go figure!) someday enjoy the peace we find as we are out in nature closer to God. Each time that I go out, I will bring thoughts of you both along. You both take care, stand mid stream of life letting the rush of cold water push against the front of your legs while you choose a fly that will bring a wonderful creation of the Lord close enough to look into their eyes, wonder at with excitement and then slowly slip out of your hand back to where they once came. Life is that with us all. To the others who have added posts here I would like to say thank you for an example of what good friends are about. You all make me proud!
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Posts: 86 04/12/2009 13:58 |
Pete,
God bless you. Don |
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Posts: 740 04/14/2009 12:57 |
Pete,
I would like to share a few lines taken from my personal journal. "On September 23, 2004 I spent the afternoon with an old friend who had only a few more days before departing to the other side of the veil. We talked of many things; the influence and example of his parents, his grandparents who had immigrated from Sweden, of his wornderful wife who had passed on before him, and of the experiences of life that had molded him in ways he had not anticipated. Now he was looking forward to the reunion with those he loved in this life and to the new voyage which lies before him. It was a final gift, for he was one who always seemed to give more back even when he received. As we parted I noticed a picture on the wall outside his hospital room. An old battered canoe was beached on the edge of a beautiful mountain lake. At that moment there came a thought, an insight. My friend, the vehicle you used in this life is now worn out, but the fisherman will be off on a new adventure!" Jim |
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Posts: 18 04/15/2009 18:46 |
Pete
There is nothing I can say that hasn't already been said. I can, however, tell you a story about giving away treasured items. I had a friend that had an inoperable Brain Tumour. A few days before he passed away he presented me with a Westley Richards Faunetta that he had had for 20 years or so. The Gun was, in his opinion , too valuable to ever use and, except for some drool marks that I had put on it, was pristine. He knew I lusted after the Gun as I had tried to buy it numerous times, only stopping when he had gotten sick. I told him that I didn't believe in not using any gun because of fear of wear marks and he told me that it was now mine and do with it what I would. Four days later he passed on. The Westley is among my most cherished possessions, not because of the monetary value but the intrinsic value. Every year, for the past 13 years, I take the Westley on the opening weekend of Chukar season and anytime the weather permits. I have shot numerous Chuks and two Coyotes with it and every time I pick it up or show it to someone I think of John and his gift to me. I think your idea of giving or selling your rods to someone who will not only appreciate them but use them is excellent. I have made a list of things I wish to give to various friends using the same criteria. Good Luck and God Speed Finn
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I apologize, I had no idea | #34 | ||
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Posts: 60 05/08/2009 14:57 |
I never clicked on this. I'm terribly sorry, I had idea at all. I'm not really interested in such rods, I don't search for these makers. I thought
it was just another thread. Was I wrong.
In my private email to you I wrote of a rodmaking buddy out here in Southern California who currently is fighting as best he can. He's a loner, his only friends are those who fly fish with bamboo rods. Last week George passed on to me what I've always believed to be his grandest creation, a handplaned 3/2 7' for a three line. The cane is dark and rich, with burgundy wraps and golden highlights. It works deep but stiffens in the bottom third. It's fantastic. I think it's nearly the perfect small stream rod. I've told him so over the years. And he handed it to me. Pete, I hope I can display the courage and grace you and George display. |
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Posts: 2948 07/07/2009 22:01 |
Pete, until these last few minutes, I had not read your post.
I was out of town during the week it was posted and for some time after that. I just flat missed it and feel ashamed I did. My 46-year-old son died of pancreatic cancer May 24, and his brother and I were with him in SLC. His struggle was a rugged one, nearly two years, a long time to hold up against such a vicious cancer. But he remained cogent, retained his sharp wit, gave his love unconditionally to family and friends, championed causes that were dear to him, and even kept at his law practice until his last month. I'm immensely proud of him. What you've said here shows the same sort of bravery and thoughtfulness he exhibited. I admire that very much after having seen it up close and apologize for having missed your post for so long. But I'm grateful to you for it. It becomes more and more plain why this Forum is such a sustaining place. Thank you. Bill |
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See the 8/26 update added to my initial post. | #36 | ||
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Posts: 51 08/27/2009 03:27 |
See my initial post and you will find an update I added on 8/26/09. I have yet to find a home for the rods where I can truly say "Yes, that's what to
do with them," although dealers and others have made various approaches that were not in line with my thinking at all. As predicted months ago, all the
fly line has run out and I fear I am using up the backing at this point. You've all been really great and I appreciate every single prayer and word of
encouragement.
All I can say is: "Keep fishing cane rods and supporting the individual craftsmen who produce them. Only the solitude of nature and a well-cast bamboo rod can provide us that fleeting but temporary escape from the pressures of modern life that we who fish cane experience. There is nothing else like the feeling you get from the fluidity and power of bamboo as it loads and releases, turning over a perfectly unrolling loop and allowing a #14 Adams to float down that last four feet, alighting like a natural upon the surface."
Pete In Vermont
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Pete. I just learned of your illness and I am so sorry. I always enjoyed your posts. If it is of any consolation, my own father was diagnosed with lung cancer
and died two weeks later from complications stemming from the biopsy. He never got that last year of life. In hindsight, he would have been better off not
knowing and receiving no medical care at all until the end. So in an odd way, the fates may have been kind to you. You are right to make the gift of your
favorite rods now. Sleep well. Don
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Posts: 117 09/08/2009 14:19 |
Pete, God bless you & your family.
Tim |
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Though it is very sad news to us all, there are some very nice articles online about Pete's life . . .
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Posts: 235 10/05/2009 02:55 |
My condolences to Pete's family.
I am lucky to know Pete before he was stricken by this illness and glad to own one of Pete's rods. He was a gentleman is every way. Other than fine tackle, he collected antique firearms, fire trucks and John Deere tractors. He lived a full life and that's the most important thing I know about him. He was gruff when he answered the phone as his hearing wasn't too good ( and maybe he was still that tough journalist inside) but his voice would mellow once he knew a friend was on the line. I will miss chatting with him. I'll be fishing his fine T&T Paradigm this week in remembrance... Arthur |
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