Horseshoes

Ok. I mailed it a few days ago. Crossing my fingers. Thanks a lot fishybob. Wow! What a difference in the postage. Oh well if this is a standard fishybob swap the flies will be worth it. 

On 9/8/2021 at 9:05 AM, Old Hat said:

"  I met a great friend on this forum (Bob Nelson). We have exchanged flies, items, and met a couple times in person to share a slice of Marionberry pie.  You can't put a value on that!  '.

Ok Carl what is marionberry pie?

   

 

Yup, I'm your elf. Hey fishyBob Thanks. I have returned. Doing a lake caddis. I'll have to get back to you on the size after I find where I put my hooks.

On 4/1/2021 at 11:10 AM, breambuster said:

HEY Horseshoes! (AKA Helen Shaw). It’s good to hear from you again. Glad you are doing well. I am retired now, (worked until I was 70 years old) and living in Upstate SC and trying to find a “new normal” again. I ran a series of swaps with a fast turn around rule last year. It was either 5 or 6 swaps in that same number of months. In other words, a new swap every month for 6 months and the guys knew what they were getting into and that the deadlines were hard and fast. I must say that the swappers really responded to it well and did an awesome job, but I did get sort of burned out in the process, so now I am taking a bit of a sabbatical from hosting. Glad to hear that you are still tying. Hopefully, we can swap again one of these days. I love to get flies tied by Helen Shaw!

Hard earned rest.👍

On 9/4/2020 at 11:55 AM, breambuster said:

Helen Shaw was my nickname for her. The older I get, the harder it is for me to recall names, but it finally came to me. The lady who used to participate in swaps here was owner, or part owner, or worked at some place, I think in Nova Scotia, that sold fly tying materials, but they went out of business and I haven't seen her on here since. Her nickname here was "Horseshoes." But I always called her "Helen Shaw" because she really a good tyer. Quality work, no doubt. 

BB

Well, breambuster aren't you good for the soul. Yes I closed up the shop. The market was saturated. I've been selling off by request to my friends. I was doing flies on request, mostly salmon (fishing not classic) for friends. Apparently they attract the eye of many. Haven't been on because my fly tying was packed away while doing renos and well I sort of forgot to make space for it. lol. You know how you get a huge selction of flies, more than you  can use in a life time. I get the itch once in awhile. I do miss the swaps. I have a fabulous collection of quality flies from you and many more members from around the world. I will in the future get it together and start again. My books sit on the shelf torturing me. lol. Stay safe. 

Beauties

flytire your blog is great!

HI, It has been awhile. I like the no clutter, clean lines in the look of the new site. Can't really comment on the behavior since I have not used it too much yet. My following/friends list is empty. Is the pattern database no longer? I can't seem to find it. But hey,  it could be me. I'll take it for a spin.

Bream I hope your retirement brings back your youth.

Got mine on Monday. Fabulous as usual. Thanks bream for hosting.

Packaging them up. Take to the PO over the weekend.

I didn't clip the gnats. I know people like different variations so they are doing the 360.

I love these gnats for the simple reason that I have found that if fishing and need a skeeter or the likes I just clip the hackle till the profile fits the fly I forgot to bring. Lol

Griffith's gnat. I love those little buggers. I'm in.

Okay Horseshoes...One down, one to go. Li'l Dave is still waiting but yours getting there gives me hope.

They took the long way home. Lol

I got them! Thanks for the fabulous fly mix and box carpflyguy. Here's hoping there will be enough water to fish in this spring. Vic, wholehearted thanks for your efforts once again. Just leaving them open and feasting on them awhile. Happy New Years everyone.

I'm glad they arrived on time. Thanks for thinking of me. As everyone knows life can get busy and you're lucky if you keep up one social site. Can't wait for santas gift. I always love the great quality flies from everyone.

Sorry fishybob. Up on the roof today. Missed your heads up. Next time.

Coming up for air! I'm in!

Thanks, I was wondering. Maybe I should send it packed like that more often. It might not look so temping to some. I did report the missing packet from before as it was not the only one missing. Cheers! Enjoy your winter.

Just looking for a quick update. ..

I have mine, adam's and retrocarp's offerings ready to go.

I'll have mine packed and out by weeks end hopefully.

Not only did I pick up flies today, but picked 'em up while enjoying a crisp cold frosty blast of air when I opened the door. Thanks Bob for hosting, even if you went for sushi with the ole rattler. Thanks to everyone for a great set of flies. Quality as usual.

I'll send from here. It cost the same from here to the U.S. As it is to you Dave.

Flies arrived. Great swap everyone. m_grieb thanks for hosting.

I'm in

So you and the ole rattler went for lunch. Sigh!

You are welcome.