Well, I thought it would be a good time to update my bio, seeing as a bunch of info on my old one was now inaccurate.
If you have found your way to my blog, you are probably a friend, a fly fisherman, a jeep owner, or dutch oven chef. Those tend to be the popular page views I get on my site here.
Either way, you are most likely viewing this specific page because you are wondering about the person who writes this blog. So, basically, I am an avid fly fisherman, husband, father, and dog owner who views life with a Christian world-view. The name of the blog was catchy, rhymed, and makes a good acronym (FFC), and thought that it represented a piece of who I am. I probably attract readers with the name, and I probably turn-off readers with name.
Even so, this blog is intended as a place for me to jot down ideas and thoughts about my interests that others might want to share in. If you still reading this, I give you much credit.
Here is a family picture with my wife and daughter:
Here is our old family portrait, including our dog River:
June 16, 2007 at 8:05 pm
RE: Paint Creek / Lake Orion-
Thought it was a designated trout stream; if so, it should have legally protected minimum stream flows. That’s the only way I can think of to protect the habitat during summer.
Best,
RB
June 23, 2007 at 7:34 pm
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July 27, 2007 at 4:03 pm
Ran across your blog today… I really like it. The WordPress theme is really nice too. I’ve always felt like there was a connection between fly fishing and spirituality/Christianity. I look forward to your posts in the future. Keep up the good work
BTW I have a blog too. I haven’t kept it up over the years as well as I would have liked to due to my work demands (Internet/software). It’s at http://www.anglerwannabe.com. I’ve moved platforms and changed hosts so I’ve lost years of postings and pics unfortunately. I think I do it more as a journal really. Anyway, check it out when you get a chance.
Dean
July 31, 2007 at 3:27 pm
i needed to read that thanks
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August 1, 2007 at 2:06 pm
I always enjoy reading your entries. They are refreshing. I haven’t come back to the blogosphere yet. I have a journal of sorts at my link. You should check out the site it’s hosted on. Not really a blog host persay. christian Outdoorsman is mainly a get together forum for… well… Christian outdoorsmen
. I am sure you would enjoy and we have a bunch of fellow fly anglers as well.
God Bless
JMiller
September 26, 2007 at 8:26 pm
hey there from a fellow fly fisherman! if you have a chance, can you let me know how you applied this theme to your wordpress site? I have a theme as well but cannot figure out how to get this in.
thanks!
alan
http://awmiller.wordpress.com
September 27, 2007 at 9:45 am
Hey hey!! Thanks for the quick response!! Quick question though… (and yes it’s probably a dumb one!!)… I’ve read in the help files for WordPress that we can only use their themes on wordpress.com; that if we want to use our own themes that we need to go to some other webhosting site… the question then is: how are you using this theme then on wordpress.com? did you upgrade or something? just curious!! and thanks for the comment on the flies… I just got starting into tying my own… I’m sure you’re quite busy in life (as we all are!!) but if you get a chance, check out how our LORD revealed himself to me through fly tying!!! http://awmiller.wordpress.com/2007/09/13/i-think-im-starting-to-get-it/
Thanks again!!
Alan
http://awmiller.wordpress.com
December 6, 2007 at 7:49 am
Dearest friend, I felt compelled to leave a short reply letting you know that you have had a small part in changing the life of a fellow flyfisherman. Be proud of your work here. THANK YOU!
God Bless You! David
May 11, 2008 at 1:22 am
hi, stumbled across yuor website, really enjoy it, and everything you talk about seems to have some relevence on how i’ve been living my christian life, just didn’t know how to put it into words. I myself am an avid fly fisherman (not the greatest, but at least I’m out there!) and if your ever up in Canada on Vancouver Island, let me know and I’ll show you a northern fishing experience. so long eh?
July 19, 2008 at 5:55 pm
Hi, I came across your site through Rick Mansfeild’s blog on cast iron cooking. Looks good. One of my brothers got me a fly rod a while ago but I haven’t yet been able to use it. I hope to soon. Good blog. -Brian
July 28, 2008 at 2:56 am
I dont know how I ended up here but it must have been Gods will….I am a fellow fly fisherman from Illinois and I see something in you that you dont see much anymore…..No matter what your doing in your photos or how small a fish you catch is, you (and your wife)always look happy and thats awsome. I love your site and will visit it often…
Wade
Urbana IL
July 31, 2008 at 4:39 pm
Ran across your site on one of the fly fishing boards I check periodically. You’ve done a nice job with WordPress and have a great site. Always glad to see another Christian and fly fisherman.
I am attempting a second “go” at fly fishing this year after giving up about 25 years ago. And now that I’ve done that, I want to get back up to MI to try it out. (Originally from there and still have family in the area.)
Congrats on the little one! They are a wonderous joy!
Best regards,
JohnR
October 25, 2008 at 9:50 am
Greetings,
I love your site. I respect people who demonstrate their faith by living a full life in Christ. Your passion for fly fishing and the things of God is an encouragement to others. Keep it up!
Be Blessed
Dave V
http://www.runthepath.com
December 16, 2008 at 8:19 am
Stumbled on your blog today – really love it, faith, family and fly fishing … there’s no better combination! I’m a Christian angler from the UK, keep writing for the blog, and enjoy your lovely new baby.
God bless,
Jon
April 7, 2009 at 3:51 pm
Just wanted to say ha!! Let you know I am a fellow believer as well. I am retired live in Nashville, MI and love to fly fish for Smallies on the Thornapple River. Keep up the great work on your blog. I will be looking forward checking it out once a month. God Bless! Keep on Keeping on in His name sake.
Dennis
April 11, 2009 at 6:15 pm
Thanks for stopping by! I am planning on posting a bit more that fishing season is starting again soon…
January 21, 2010 at 1:12 pm
Howdy from Montana. Liked your site and all. Have you ever fished the Big Horn River in Montana? I just started flyfishing this past summer and am captured. I live 40 miles from the river on the Northern Cheyenne Indian reservation. Come on out!!
January 21, 2010 at 10:00 pm
Someday I hope to fish Montana. The stories I have read and hear probably do not do justice to the reality.
March 6, 2010 at 11:29 am
hey john, was online thought I would stop by and see what was new.