I have many interests in life and over the years some have changed. My love
of a fish swimming has not.
My parents kept fish for as long as I can remember. So I guess it's
now very natural for me to do the same.
I also enjoy the pleasure of sitting on a tranquil river bank with a
fishing rod in my hand. This I believe is what has kept me sane
over the years. Many will swear on oath that I am very much insane
but that is their problem :-)
In todays high tech, high paced world, many of us older folks (I am
constantly reminded by friends and especially women how old I am
<g>) find it difficult to mentally keep pace. I'm sure that Bruce
would only too well realise the therapeutic value of watching
fish for hours on end. I have never seen anyone suffer from stress
as much as my current boss, he too can now relax because he has a
display aquarium to sit in front of. This may well save him a few trips to
hospital in the near future...
Finally there is the social and if one wishes the political side of
fishkeeping. I am proud to have made friends with so many
distingished people through fishkeeping. The fact that this message
may be read by people from all over the world is testimony to that.
And where would we be without the SPAM that this list produces? I
believe (no, I know) I would not be part of this list if it were too
serious all the time. Some may see that as a blessing :-) Back in
your box Rooster! ;) If we can get together to discuss fishes then I
believe there is still hope for the world to be at peace.
Cheers,
Alan
At 07:38 AM 12/14/96 +1000, Bruce wrote:
>Hello All,
>
>Since the list has a culinary flavour of warm spam at the moment I would
>like to introduce a slightly philosophical enquiry.
>
>I am interested in the reasons why we keep fish and enjoy the hobby so
>much - what is it that attracts us to this particular hobby and which
>particular aspect is the most appealing to the individual!
>
>For my part one of the fascinating things about the hobby is the complexity
>of all the threads that bind the hobby together, there are so many
>different facets that one can get involved with. If one gets a bit stale
>there is always another path to wander along.
>
>Above all there is always the opportunity to share the enjoyment with
>others.
>
>Bruce Hansen
>
>
>
>
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