There's a hole in our hearts....

[Wildman]

Well. It's done and it was something I only dreamed about. Chris's Celebration was everything I had hoped and planned for and then some. Saw friends, family and co workers from all over. Close to 300 folks attended. After we all had lunch and cake...we went out of the Dana Wharf on a large Catamaran with 40 of us and had an amazing service on the water.

So thankful for everyone who shared with us and came out that day and on line or by mail or phone. Saw Richard and Sherry Setina and Eric Klein and his wife and I think Sophie.

Someone asked me if it had been streamed and it had been at:

http://www.capobeachchurch.com/live/

[DrCreek]

Smiles on my face, my Captain. You know what I can't wait for? I can't wait to see you next Friday. It's going to be an epic, much needed reunion. Love to you.

[Jimbo Roberts]

Family and close friends are always the toughest to get through. I know it may ring hollow now, but things will get better with time. And soon you'll be able to remember the goods times without crying.....

Jimbo

[Wildman]

I know, Jimbo. Not quite there just yet but that's ok too. I have been surrounded by wonderful people who have helped me every step of the way. That includes the wonderful Fly Addicts on this forum as well. The Volcano Party was just what I needed....surrounded by 12 crazy guys with good food and cold beer.

Jim

[Rob909]

I just saw this Jim. I am so sorry for your loss.


Rob

[Wildman]

I just saw this Jim. I am so sorry for your loss.

Rob

Thanks. It has been the most challenging thing I have ever had to deal with in my life. It gets better with time they tell me.

[rayfound]

Jim, just logging on for the first time in a while and am just gutted to hear this news my friend. wishing the best for you and your family, and I am so sorry to hear this news.

[Wildman]

Thank you. It has been a challenging few months. Being able to fly fish at the Volcano was a blessing and then spent a week in Kansas with some serious sized fish and my son's family. Taking things one day at a time.

[Wildman]

Suddenly it was over. We had a second Celebration for my wife, Chris at a ski lodge above Wrightwood where we had skied and eaten a hundred times over the past 48 years. Around 150 friends and neighbors (and fly fishermen) came to share a wonderful day and evening of music...flowers...laughter and tears...great food and a final slide show to live music. Two special guests included Chiaki and Tom Sakai and his lovely wife, Susie. What a wonderful and heartfelt surprise to see everyone.

Now it's time to continue learning about my new reality...work on figuring out what the future might bring and spend some time on the water. Thanks for all the well wishes. I am doing OK. Jim