vicrider 0 Report post Posted December 13, 2019 First, I need to ID these streamers. I have the feeling they came in without a box for Christmas swap and got set aside and I just found them. 12 beautiful streamers. If you recognize them let me know right away. Nobody ID'ed the other box I somehow lost ID on. Second, this year the packages are wrapped inside the envelopes and you can open them for surprise gifts. Third, thanks to our member Denduke who contributed mightily to the swap a fantastic sets of flies of all types. Because of this and possibly my misplaced streamers I have several boxes left. I will spin a wheel with the participating names and Monday send out a second box to a few lucky winners. Also, from Denduke I have a box of big and lovely Bluewater saltie flies. If anyone fishes offshore for big game let me know and it will come your way. Also, thanx to my failure to remember to mark a name down would the Lanyard expert please contact me. Fourth, let's put any thank you's or pictures on this thread. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishingbobnelson 0 Report post Posted December 14, 2019 Well then, I'll start with the first THANK YOU!! My package arrived today and it is the first present under the tree. Thanks to Denduke, looking forward to Dec 25th open it. Nick, I don't think we realize how much you put into this every year, another great job. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year and a coming year of Heavy Nets and Tight LInes, Your Pal Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woodenlegs 0 Report post Posted December 14, 2019 Omg got my Christmas box and a great bunch of extras Thanks Vicrider for hosting and thanks bacchus_2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RickZieger 0 Report post Posted December 14, 2019 My package came in yesterday. Rick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
r2732 0 Report post Posted December 14, 2019 I think those are the extras I sent in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vicrider 0 Report post Posted December 14, 2019 Walt, if you sent those I'm sorry I didn't get them sent out to anyone but I will include them in the spin-off for the extra packages I have and some extra gifts sent in. They are a really beautiful set of streamers and I would be happy to win them in the spin. One of the Pass Lakes is going to find it's way to my box for sure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gillage 0 Report post Posted December 14, 2019 Nick, thanks for hosting the swap. My first Christmas swap ever. My flies arrived today and can't wait till Christmas so I can open my packages. Thanks for all the extras. To quote Bob, " Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year and a coming year of Heavy Nets and Tight LInes," Rick (Gillage) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandan 0 Report post Posted December 15, 2019 Nick, Thanks so much for hosting the swap. My present came today. Can't wait to see what's in it. And thanks Professori and Shmang for the trout flies. The holidays are going to be sweet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarrellP 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2019 Thanks for hosting this. Thank you so much for the extras. Very nice! And pink is my favorite color. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vicente 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2019 Thanks for the extras, some colors I wanted but didn't add to my cart due the terrible internet here during the 40% discount. Dave I'm looking forward to checking the flys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jburge 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2019 Been out of town for a few days, so imagine the big smile when seeing a mail package from vicrider. Woohoo! It's under the tree, and now I have to look at it every morning until 12/25 trying patiently to wait to see what's inside. An enormous thank you vicrider, for the work, the time, and the tradition. I'm glad to be a part of it. All the best and good cheer! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
r2732 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2019 Package arrives today. Thanks for the extras, I see some interesting streamers there. I can't wait for Christmas. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shmang 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2019 Vicrider- thanks for hosting! Great job. And I echo the warm sentiment for a Merry CHristmas to all. Shmang Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw4 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2019 Hey Vic got mine as well. Thanks stabgnid looking forward to opening them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vicrider 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2019 Just so you know I did a "Spin the Wheel" for the last 5 packages I had from the swap. I saw some great names fall to the heartless stopping of the reel but when it was all over 5 names were left and they went out today so a few lucky swappers are going to get a second package for under the tree with a few more bonuses. These boxes may not fit your fly choice but hopefully you'll get to fish them all for they are all quality flies from our great group of tiers. I would like to extend a special thanks to denduke for the multiple packages he sent in and enabled this last bonus spindown. Poopdeck contributed a bonus of a great lanyard of his own making and is on it's way to a lucky recipient. And a special thanks to the Mad Scientist from www.flytyersdungeon.com who gave me a great deal on some of his products and also through in a big bunch of extras just for our swap. Thanks to him almost everyone got a few extras to go to their tying tables. For those who really followed the rules and did a great job, thank you for making much of my work pure fun. For those who maybe didn't follow the guidelines quite as well it let me be creative in my sorting and wrapping and next year I hope you all still get in, I'm still able to handle this, and everyone enjoys the fun with gifts under the tree as I did in handling this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites