I won't be raising a physical glass, but here is a virtual one
Dick Walker was and still is an inspiration to me.
Thanks Dick!!!!!
On this day in 1985
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There are 2 types of people in this world.... those that "get" fishing .... and those that don't
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Cheers to a true angling legend
There is no peace on earth like the peace of fishing in the early mornings
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I will certainly raise a glass in his memory tonight.
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Its now been 33 years since Dick passed away.
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).
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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I was one of thousands if not tens of thousands whom Richard Walker inspired through his writings and achievements in regard to angling. As a teenager I was given as a birthday present his book 'No Need To Lie' in the first year of its publication beautifully illustrated by Reg Cooke - it is the one book I would take to my Desert Island along with the Bible and the Complete Works of Shakespeare. It is the best in my opinion of angling books and I seriously doubt that it will ever be surpassed even though many have followed in Walker's footsteps.
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Well here's to Mr Walker I raise my G&T to him while sitting in the garden waiting for the Hedgehog family to arrive.
There are three things that improve with age: wine, friendship and water sense, and there's no short cut.
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Having a glass of single malt and raising it in Mr Walkers memory . Cheers . Martin
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Reading a chapter of Walkers Pitch this evening - one of the best angling books ever.
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The port is uncorked !!!
"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.