patrick carroll

cencalfly Have a great time checking the fliies out.The box needs a little rest as it will be going for a nice long ride again. Southern California at approx. 105 dgrees this week with no relief in sight. Have a good one Pat Carroll

The "mystery box" is moving well, lots of fun stuff going on. Last October , I got back into some new type of woodwork, called "intarsia". This is my recent progress. Have a good one Pat Carroll

My quick guesstimate is about 13,000 miles for each cycle !!! It makes 4 cross country trips at approx. 3000 miles each. Good job tyers, lets have some fun. Have a good one Pat Crroll

trouttraveler, any news? There are motivated tyers anxious to showcase their talents and get their shot at the "mystery swap box". Lots of activity going on for cycle 2!!! Have a good one Pat Carroll

rich, the mailing sequence is as you have listed. According to trouttraveler's last post, the box should be heading to new jersey. Have a good one Pat Carroll

will, I honestly am a true pennsylvanian, see I can still spell it. A time or two, I have mentioned that I am an old man. My beautiful wife , and best friend of 51 years headed to california in late 1960 . At that time, I wasn't in to fly fishing. I truly, still miss the fall weather and colors,still avid steelers, pirates , pitt panthers and penguin fan. You can take the boy out of the country, etc. I lived on the allegheny river at schenley where it meets the kiski river, you wouldn't believe how badly polluted the rivers were at that time. Thanks for bringing back some fond memories. Our last trip back, we were able to capture the autumn weather and beauty. Have a good one Pat Carroll

Good to hear from you, rick. You literary giant. Hope all is going well. Great turnaround. Heres to an awesome weekend for all you tyers and your families. Stay safe and try to behave. rich, I am guessing that you are getting a little anxious. Temperatures for the last couple days about 100 degrees in my neck of the woods, south. calif.!!! Have a good one Pat Carroll

The second cycle of the "mystery swap" has been launched, and mailed to trouttraveler.Be prepared , rich5665 for some great flies. Have a good one Pat Carroll

I was able to go thru the "mystery swap box", what a job you tyers have done. Great variety, all sizes and the tying talent is something else. What a group of tyers we have in this swap. I should have the box shipped out on Monday. The mailing sequence should be similar, the only difference, chris hubbard will follow his wife. I don't have brianbrown on the list, he pulls a disappearing act, and one condition for this swap, each tyer was to send their flies to me. So far, no flies from him. He did join in mid April, should have been ample time to send his flies. I really look forward to the second cycle, your energy has made this a fun time. Thanks for being part of this swap and who knows what you creative tyers have up your sleeves!!! Have a good one Pat Carroll

The only time I dealt with Fly Tyers Dungeen was last years "Christmas Package",I couldn't believe the amount of fly tying material he provided. Wouldn't hesitate again , this Christmas. Pat Carroll

Good to hear from you , rick. The " mystery box" arrived this afternoon. I haven't had a chance to open it, but within a few minutes , I will be checking it out. The "second cycle" is officially ready to begin. I definitely plan to have the box mailed out by Monday. Outstanding job moving the box along, tyers, this has been an awesome swap. Stay tuned for the latest updates. Have a good one Pat Carroll

Will let you know when "it" arrives at my doorstep. I sent a couple messages to troutraveler the last couple days, no feedback yet. Have a good one Pat Carroll

This swap has turned into one fun time, and to think we will soon be in the next cycle!! Time to head out the door, head to a local winery and listen to my grandson strum up some great music on his geetar, he is something else. He and his brother are fine musicians and make grandma and grandpa very proud. Have a great Fathers Day, and to think a package will be heading to Californee. Have a good one Pat Carroll

bigdaddyhub, glad to have you part of this swap. more than anxious to see what you will be tying, the swap gets better and better. have a good one pat carroll

Nice touch with the extra flies, the first cycle of the "mystery swap " is winding down and you tyers have made this an awesome start. It will soon be heading back to California, and I am definitely itchin" to check out all of the goodies. Your interest and enthusiasm makes for fun times. The movement from tyer to tyer has been great. I certainly like the way we are spread out , all parts of the country, even though we only have 8 tyers. A few more tyers certainly wouldn't hurt. Have a great weekend Pat Carroll

Thanks for the feedback, kerusso. The " mystery box" keeps moving along at a great pace, good job tyers. As mentioned on a recent post, there is room for a couple more tyers, if interested. Interesting swap to be part of. Have a good one Pat Carroll

First fly was a wooly worm ,many , many years ago. Never heard of foam or wooly buggers at that time. Big fly supplier then was Herters. First fly tying book was Noll's fly patterns, it seems to me it cost $3.00!! Oh , the good ol' days. Have a good one Pat Carroll

jamie,it would be great to have your hubby be part of this swap. With his and your talent it just gets better and better. The box keeps moving on and the surprises continue, fun swap and the interest makes for some interesting times. Thanks tyers, stay tuned!!! Have a good one Pat Carroll

rich, to answer your question, I don't see any problems at all having a couple more tyers in this swap. If there is any interest let me know. Have a good one Pat Carroll

will, you will be next in line, after kerruso. Everyone is doing a great job moving the box along. We wil be ready for the next cycle, very soon. awesome job,tyers!!!! Have a good one Pat Carroll

Had the privilege and honor to help out handicapped kids and adults on a fishing trip.What an experience that was, highly recommend it. Have a good one Pat Carroll

Its great to see the "mystery box" moving right along.In the last couple weeks it has eaten up a few miles. With the talent in this swap, fun times and choices are to be had. Awesome job tyers, I really enjoy the dialog and comments.Just think, it has just begun!!! Have a good one Pat Carroll

Great job moving the " mystery box." Thats quite a jaunt from fresno, ca. to the norht eastern tip of the country. I would think there might be some interest in the " blue grass state." Have a good ine Pat Carroll

As I was receiving the flies from you tyers, I was surprised how small some of the flies were. You should be ashamed of yourselves, making this old , old man envy the the skill you tyers have shown. Thats the neat thing with this swap, anything goes and the "mystery box" definitely does have a variety. Thanks for the input. Have a good one Pat

Thanks for the quick reply, rich. Thought you might be surprised. cencalfly, you are next in line for a surprise or two. aroostookbasser is anxiously waiting for the'mystery box" to make its way to maine. With the way you are all rarin to go, this should be a "good un"!!!! Maybe the "mystery fever " is ready to be unleashed. Lets make it fun. Have a good one Pat Carroll