Hello from Shrewsbury

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André
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Hello from Shrewsbury

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Hi All,
My name is André and I'm from Shrewsbury in Shropshire, I'm a 47 years old husband, father and grandfather.
My health as not been the best over the years and after having a few failed spinal operations I found myself unable to do many of the hobbies I found dear.
Whist playing around with fishing web sites I came across the brilliant work of Ian Lewis who makes traditional floats, although id lost some of the fine motor control in my hands I decided to have ago at creating vintage floats,
I then realised that my depression had gone, I didn't focus on the pain as much and I had created a few usable floats, Ian Lewis's work was my inspiration and found that his clean lines between different materials my current challenge. I hope to progress to cane rods one day but it's all for my pleasure and never to be sold. I don't believe they are of saleable quality but one day maybe.

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Mark
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Welcome to the forum Andre.
Mark (Administrator)

The most precious places in the English landscape are those secretive corners,
where you find only elder trees, nettles and dreams. (BB - Denys Watkins-Pitchford).

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Robbi
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Re: Hello from Shrewsbury

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Greetings Sir, welcome aboard

I wish you well with your progress :)
"In the back roads by the rivers of my memory"

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André
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Re: Hello from Shrewsbury

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Thanks 🤞

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Welcome Andrè. With the tips, tricks and advice available here you are in the right place.
Ask questions and you'll be making progress in no time.
I walked across an empty land
I knew the pathway like the back of my hand
I felt the earth beneath my feet
Sat by the river and it made me complete.

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Muscavado
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Re: Hello from Shrewsbury

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Andre,

:welcome:

John

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Shed_Monkey
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Re: Hello from Shrewsbury

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Welcome to the forum Andre.
It's great to hear about the way fishing has helped you :Thumb: You will find many friendly and like minded souls here.

If you decide to embark on splitting some cane, feel free to get in touch for information and encouragement.

Cheers
Steve
:cheers:

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Tom
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WELCOME!
Tom

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A hearty welcome, Sir.
"Beside the water I discovered (or maybe rediscovered) the quiet. The sort of quiet that allows one to be woven into the tapestry of nature instead of merely standing next to it." Estaban.

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Re: Hello from Shrewsbury

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Welcome, you have come to the right place, we would love to see a few photos of your floats.

JW

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