Idea – Disabled American Veterans
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Driving around today, I saw one of those Texas DAV (Disabled American Veteran) license plates which always makes me think … how lucky I am, and what could I possibly do to make up for such high sacrifices. Now, someone somewhere must have already thought of this (and I am a what if person), but what if those of us who tie did a demonstration at a nearby DAV hospital on the same day nationwide? And what if some of us actually found someone among all the Veterans who actually wanted to learn, and continue, tying? And what if they could sell and we could find and buy from these tiers?
I have been in enough medical facilities in a professional capacity to see there are a lot of people capable and wanting to do something other than just sit in the same spot putting a permanent dent in a sterile chair.
I am sure there are a thousand rational reasons why not, but I, for one, would pay the going price + to know where my buggers are coming from. Perhaps this is too lowly a labor? I know WE all tie our own, but the general public consumption?
Talk me out of this somebody – please. shannon
Shannon, there is already a wonderful program for disabled vets and fly tying. Ben Cochran from this board is doing some great photographs on the flies they tie. BTW, ever thought how you would thread a bobbin with only one arm? How about start a jam knot or a whip finish? How about tie in marabou at the tail (can’t do pinch wrap with one arm). These guys are freaking amazing, seriousloy. If I’m not mistaken, there will be a book on this in the future. If they sell the flies, I will buy them all. Think about it.
PM Ben Cochran if you have questions.
I assume that Neal is making reference to http://www.projecthealingwaters.org It does great work. One of my friends here in town is especially active in the program. He is also a veteran so it hits close to home for him. Send me a pm if you want to make a connection with him. If there is not a PHW chapter in your area, I suspect that they would welcome your involvement in getting one off the ground.
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