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FishingBobNelson, As we were shovelling out the drive again from the plow again, the usual question of where all the snow is coming from because we have no where to put it. I was rather quick with my retort 'it's the Californian rain', 'what?' was the reply. I repeated that since you are about to be out of water, which in itself is unreal, that all the snow must be the Californian water just lost in its travel. I do hope your water situation corrects itself soon. Getting rid of the decision makers would be a great start. Anyways I hope you get fishing.

You are very welcome rockworm and hope the weather treats you well. Dave, thought maybe the flies might have caught a tail wind and shot your way faster than normal. Let me know, curious if I picked the right flies for you.

Sorry I haven't been in on this conversation, just a little to busy with way too many Nor'easters. Ok let's see if I got this right. Fishybob, vicrider and Henrik received their flies? Leaving li'lDave and rockworm? I am glad the flies are getting home. I understand the reviewing the flies, I have over time come to realize that my flies are tied for fishing and try to make sure they stay togather after a lot of wear and tear. I do know that my dimensions aren't correct and even sometimes I infuriate myself by tying my clousers upside down. Yet the fish aren't too discerning. My heads can very from canon balls to perfect beauties. Sometimes I am short a material in a pattern but throw it togather anyways. I guess I'll never be a fly artist but once in awhile I will create a beauty in my eyes and even create a style all my own. Such as my newest baby. I did not use any scales just tried to create something with the materials I had on my desk that would flow nicely when stripped through water. I do on the other hand deeply appreciate all the fabulous flies I receive from the swaps I participate in. I then get to admire all the pieces of art I am unable to accomplish myself. If I could get clarification from Dave and rockworm it would be appreciated. Maybe you already told me. Things have been hectic so I apologise if you have already called in.

Not a problem.

OK, trying to move these flies because we have 2 fronts coming in so hopefully I will be able to run them to the PO tonight. I will pm you after I get the amounts. To rectify the space left from a drop out I have hand picked some flies for you. I may have missed the mark a bit in what you may use or just enjoy. Some may have my designs or maybe my first tie in the category. Just wanted to give the personal touch. Yes Dave, you are a salty, hopefully they will not curve in the travelling, if so I am sure your stripping will straighten them fine. Bob besides your request you have what you said you would swing and then some. Vic, I really hope that the flies I picked will do justice to your preference, your flies will please everyone as usual. Henrik, I think you will enjoy these, your flies are as always the finest. Rockworm, I hope you need these for the season, you do such a great job on such a variety of categories that I am not quite sure what you like to use. Want to thank you all for joining the swap. Once again the quality is superb. Post when they arrive and be patient because we are having a winter not seen in my area since the 1800's.

Dave, your flies have arrived. What a nice set of flies. A great way to end the week. I will try to discipline myself enough to get them out the door for next week. I have to admit it will be hard letting them go. Lol so rest easy over the weekend, everything is in hand. Lol

Henrik your flies have arrived and what a sweet selection. Now Dave did you forget yours in the car? I mean like went out the door with good intentions and well..... No worry. My backlog of mail is starting to be delivered. If the storms would stop it would help a lot. So if any of you have some mojo in that department it would be deeply appreciated.

No Henrik but it usually takes about three weeks from your area. There hasn't been any mail delivered for five business days or so. We are so buried in a deep freeze and snow. We even have to shovel our roof. It just won't stop. The ice on the houses is unbelievable. It has shut down most things off and on. Don't worry they will get here. I am not stressed about the deadline.

Eric has has dropped out due to health, sorry to hear and wish for a speedy recover. Henrik my good man you are the last to deal with the mail. Here's hoping you are still in. Our mail is a little slow due to the amount of storms. Don't worry about it being 1 down I will see what can be done. Swap meister to the rescue. Lol

Rockworm your flies have arrived. I will contact you when I return mail. Rockworm has not lowered his game and done some quality flies in his usual style. That is I am going to give away on his submission.

Wow sorry wasn't quick enough.

Henrik I probably have that bristle in my barn. Dave, can't wait.

Eric Hanson sounding great. Dave don't forget to mail them.lol

Rockworm! Hi stranger, looking forward to your flies.

Dave, Henrik, Eric and Rockworm. Give a yell and let us know you haven't fallen in to a sink hole. Well, Dave has kept up the com, to be fair.

Vic your flies have arrived and folks we have another set of quality flies. Vic has submitted a mix for us. That's all I am going to say for now. Lol Fishingbobnelson and Vicrider both are making it hard to not lean over the containers and whisper 'precious'. 2 down.

Ok my Guilly Blues are in the mail and coming your way.

I have finished my group of flies. Looking good! Maybe I should mail them to myself? Can't wait to see your flies. This swap will be a treat to sort and mail back.

If at first you don't succeed. Try try again. Tis a lesson you should heed. Try try again. You can do it Dave! Fishybobs are already looking good on my desk. Lol. I actually watched a duck fishing around an ice flow in the river yesterday. I was standing there having the wind flash freeze my face. It was actually beautiful with the Devils breath rising off the water and glowing in the morning light. Then I remembered I was standing in the coldest place in town and thawed my brain and kept walking.

Now Vic admit it you had both shoulders nattering in your ears. Lol. I'll keep an eye open for your beauties. Forgot to say thank you to fishybob for the extras.

Fishybob your flies have arrived. The hardest part of hosting a swap is when the flies arrive. You open the packet and once you see the flies this little imp sitting on your shoulder is asking " do we have to share them, do we really?" I guess this is testament to the quality of the flies we get in these swaps. Well done fishybob!

My clouser variants are on #2 saltwater hooks.

Great set arrived. Another great swap Dave, thanks.

Well Li'l one I'm not sure......hmm. You know, come spring those trout in the river will gobble those up. I think maybe you should toss those this way. Can't imagine anyone turning them away. Fishy Bob might just take those up in the mountains. If you can get him to stop going for lunch all the time.

Happy New Years everyone.