A Halo Of Flies

The Monthly Microscopical Journal

Effective Stillwater Fly Fishing

Top advice from a master stillwater angler and complete hatch information for lakes, ponds, and reservoirs make Effective Stillwater Fly Fishing the perfect resource for fly fishing on stillwaters. With proven fly patterns, tips on the best way to fish them, and more than 300 full-color photos, this book is a must-have for all dedicated fly fishers. The author helps you make the most of every fishing expedition--even those ego-bruising days when the fish seem to reject everything. Gorman approaches stillwater fly fishing as a puzzle and views challenging days as a chance to put together the pieces and enjoy the most cerebral, rewarding parts of the sport.

A Kangaroo In My Sideboard

" A dream of a better life – and a reality that shatters the illusion. We spend Christmas Day at Hurtle’s house. It is not where I want to be. Children’s voices fill the air in play, but I brace myself for the inevitable scream of frustration from one little girl. It is an emotion I can relate to, but for me, screaming is against the rules. Mollie Veale 1949 July 1946 – A letter from Australia dangles a carrot: Former soldier Eric Veale determines to remove his new family from British post-war austerity, and take a chance on a business venture twelve thousand miles away. September 1949 – Mollie Veale dreams of a better life for her asthma-suffering husband and their three year old daughter. Putting her trust in her husband’s vision, she tears herself away from her family in Manchester. Mollie has one condition: her mother’s antique sideboard must go with them! Nearly forty years later, with both Mollie and Eric now deceased, their son Alan is given a bundle of letters, photographs and other documents. For the first time he learns of the stark realities his parents faced, of the remarkable friendships they made in South Australia, and how they had to face up to a life-changing decision. This true story, written with frank honesty and good humour, gives a fascinating perspective on the fundamentals of emigrating in a world that predates the internet and social media, where there are few telephones, and where letters are (in Mollie’s words) as addictive as oxygen. "