Blog In Dormant Stage.................................................

It has been quiet around here for the past couple of weeks.    Just thought I would toss a post up here tonight and let everyone know.  Know what? All is well, here..............................................

However, there have been some significant happenings in my life over the past couple of weeks that have led me to this difficult decision.  This blog is being put in a dormant stage for now....

Remember, all is well, so don't anyone panic.  Am blessed to have an opportunity to live each day and I want to make the most of my time.  Just going in a new direction.....................

How about that! Thanks so much for all of you who have spent countless hours reading my blog and leaving comments.  You have helped me more than you will ever know.......................... 

God Bless!

We Have Lost One Of Our Own.........................................

I am totally shocked this morning to read of the loss of Bryan Kristopher Dale, from The Rogue Outdoors..

Bryan's death is being confirmed so I have no details to pass on at this time.  Just wanted my fellow BlogBuddies to know of what I have learned this morning.

Bryan, has been a follower and supporter of my blogging efforts at Pond Stalker headquarters for quite some time.  He often commented on my blog, as, I did his.  In fact, my fly box for warm water fishing includes some Crappie patterns that he had sent to me to experiment with.  I always appreciated his insight and blogging creativity.  He has just recently, in the last year, became a married man.  Most recently, he had remodeled his blog and it was looking top notch.   
R.I.P. my friend.  The blogging world will miss you.  
The Pond Stalker sends my condolences to his family and all of his close, personal friends during this difficult time..............................................

****An update from Bryan's wife Jane:

 
For sure plans will be Friday funeral service for Bryan Kristofer Dale in Marshalltown, Iowa. Approximate time at 11am Friday at family church and then celebration of life (with memories of Bryan) to follow at the country club. The church is fairly small so not all may fit there, but family for sure would like a headcount regarding the celebration of life service following so please respond here or to any of the Dale family. They know you may be coming a long way and would like to welcome you. I will provide more details later when I know them.