I'd like to thank everyone who came out yesterday, I hope oyu all had a good tim eand learned some new things abotu rodbuilding. Here are a couple of e-mails i' recieved fromthose who attend SAtruday's gathering:

Ed H (from Georgia) : I really enjoyed the gathering Saturday and special thanks for the 1 on 1 time before the meeting. It really helps to see things and ask questions in person. You are great about sharing your ideas and passion with us and really make rod crafting fun! Looking forward, and will keep in touch. . Also will start on the wrapping challenge in about a week-have a couple of ideas. Thanks again for the education and hospitality and hope I can attend again soon."

Mike H "thank you billy! this was one of the best meetings ever! .i learned a lot, and now that i am home i am excited to start on my new rod! [ i ordered 2 new blades 18 tpi on line my blade was 6 tpi } "

Gabe N (14 y/o) "Had an absolute great time yesterday. For those of you that don't attend, you are missing out big time. MAYBE we can get some more of you to come down that way we can have another gathering!"

Next gatheirng date is in NJ, Octoer 22nd. Fo rhtos ein Mass, NH, RI and CT and would like to learn more about building rods, October 29th is the MAss Gatheirng in Leominster Mass at Mike Joyce's Shop.

And one more from Steve Z, "Thanks Billy Vivona for hosting a great gathering ,my dad had a great time as well.."