New tyer story

[JUNGLEJIM1]

While working a sport show this past January I met a 14 year old who had been to a tying seminar at the show and he excitedly showed me his ties. I could tell he had just gotten started because his materials were limited to a couple items. I told him to call me a few days after the show and I'll help him out and send him some tying materials. He called,gave me his address and I packed a medium flat rate priority box full of tying materials and included a couple hundred painted heads because I was sure he didn't have paint yet. I dropped it in the mail and forgot about it until today when this card came in the mail. I feel pretty good about it so I thought I'd share it with you. Words might be blurry so we'll see how it turns out. Looks like now he's starting a business complete with cards.View attachment 1View attachment 2View attachment 3View attachment 4

 

[Radtexan]

Thats what its all about JJ ...

Great job on your part and very nice to hear back from him..I know that letter and that kid will always have a special place for you,and he will always remember what you did for him....AWESOME !!!!

 

[LedHed]

Waaay cool Jungle - spread the word.

 

[CrappieHappy]

Thats Greatness Jim!

 

[toadfrog]

Another foot step on the journey of keeping a National tradition alive . Congrats! Patriot

 

[JUNGLEJIM1]

I did tell him about jigcraft and another tying site but don't know if he's signed up here or not. He can learn a lot here. Maybe he's too busy tying. If they show an interest we need to get them going in the right direction.

 

[Pup]

That's very cool of you JJ. :icon14: :icon14:

Seems like a very thoughtful young man too.

 

[Fatman]

Awesome Jim!!!!!!!

 

[blt]

That's really a great story. It's hard to get kids away from the tv/video games. I donate tails/hackle to the De. fly tyers club when they teach people young and old to get into the hobby.

Hope the newbie joins this site.

 

[SaltyBuckster]

Very cool Jim.When you can find a young guy that is so passionate about something that you love to do,it makes the gesture 100 times better then then the gesture itself.

 

[Squeakyboatcaptain]

That is awesome!!! It's great to see young kids so passionate about this!! I know I was at a young age, then put it away for years... Now I feel like a kid again!! Great story and letter!! That kid will appreciate your gestures for a lifetime!

 

[crappiecripplerjigs]

That is a fantastic story Jim. You have made a new friend for life. Simply awesome!

 

[Lost Pole]

I was that kid, at a much much older age, not long ago. I know the exact feelings and emotions. I'm not a trusting person. I can truly say that Hunter, Mr G., changed my life the first time my son and I stepped foot in his home. His hospitality gave me a renewed confidence in the word "friend".
Way to go JJ1. Feel good knowing you made a difference in someone's life.

 

[StumpHunter]

Very nice JJ, great job!!

 

[redman]

Way to go JJ!!!! Sometimes it just the right thing to do. keep the kids busy in the outdoors will keep them out of trouble and will give them a life time of enjoyment.

Hat off to you.

Redman