Round # 2 is Officially CLOSED!!
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Round # 2 is Officially CLOSED!!
Count me in Keven
I'd like to participate again! I got quite a bit more stuff I'd like to add in. :-)
Karli-Rae
Sorry I haven't been around but my Mom passed away 19 Mar, only been home a week and trying to deal with stuff an older sibling is trying to pull. May have to head back home again shortly so I'm not gonna be in round two. Hope you all have a great round 2.
Fatman
Yes Sir count me in please.......Fatman My Heart goes out to you and your Family
Still room for more players in round #2 of the swap box, we have ten names so far. :D:D:D
Just PM me if you want in and your good to go!!
We are getting close to the end of round #1 of the "Brand new swap box". JohnR should receive the box today. Jake Hise should receive the swap box next week and then a short 12 mile drive to my house, that will complete round #1.
I am thinking we can start round #2 by 04/18, I will post a mailing list by the end of next week once I know all the players, lets make Friday 04/15 the close date. I will keep the first post of this Thread updated with the names of the players and the mailing list order. If you want to get in, you still have time to send me a PM.
Note:
I would like to make a suggestion for round #2, prior to adding materials to the swap box, look over the mailing list and see who will follow you. Then determine what kind of fishing they might do, such as Trout fish, Salmon fish, Bass fish, Salt Water fish or Popper fish and included some tying materials or whatever based off that so everyone has something good to take from the swap box. Just food for thought :)
Here is a short list of Swap Box Rules for the new and old players!!
1) Take what interests you from the box. The items that are in zip-lock plastic bags are considered to be one item. Take everything in a bag, and replace it with like value. Items not bagged and in original packaging are considered individual items.
2) Replace with anything related to fly fishing of equal value.
3) Please post on “Swap Box Thread” what you take and what you replaced it with. Please make every effort not to keep the swap box for more than a day or two before forwarding to the next person on the list.
4) I will include a shipping list along with individual mailing labels. Just find the next person name on the list, peel and stick new shipping label over old address label, add postage, and drop in the mail. Please leave my address as the return address so if there is any problem it will come back to me and I can send it back on its way.
If you have questions with the swap box drop me a PM. Thanks to all swappers, let’s have some fun once again.
Oh this sounds like fun!! Count me in please. Sending you address now.
Hello folks, I just wanted to update everyone on the status of round #2 swap box.
I know I stated in my earlier post the swap box would ship by 04/18 to start off round #2 but I am still waiting on JohnR to ship the box to Jack Hise, if anyone knows how to contact John please let me know.
I will keep everyone updated on the status........sorry everyone for the delay but we will be off and running soon :)
Update,
Swap box from round #1 is back on track heading to Jack Hise, then a short drive to my house and back on the road again for round #2.
Last chance to get in....maybe.....lol
I will put together the shipping order by this weekend and have it posted. Once I have the box I will notify everyone on the start ship date for round #2.
Thanks everyone for being patience :)
Lets hope this one goes a bit better. It's the height of vacation season and we should make every effort to keep the Swapmiester up to date on when we will be able to send the box to the next player. We certainly don't want someone worried that they screwed up at the post office again!!
I'll be the one actually starting the mailing but Popperfly is the Swapmiester so keep him informed ( he does not need to lose any more hair worring about the fate of the "Box"!).
PopperFly.....is there anyway I can get back in the swap?
My medical problem is straightened out now....and feel better.
Thanks
Sure Jeffro, your in
Cool Beans... Thank you Kind Sir.
You have me on the list twice # 5 ans 13
Everyone that wanted in on the Swap Box #2, please take a look and make sure I have your name down on the list, if not please PM asap.....I am getting everything ready to kick this swap box off :)
Here is the mailing list and rules for Round #2 swap box, please read over the rules for the swap box.
We will get started as soon as I received the swap box from round #1
I should have the swap box from Jack Hise by the middle of next week 04/27, I will take inventory of the swap box, then list all the materials that will start round #2 off.
Round #2 Swap Box mailing list
1) Jack Hise
2) Gigmaster
3) Bobbymojo
4) Kaboom1
5) DaveMac
6) Flybugpa
7) Dry Fly Guy
8) Albasurf
9) Flygal
10) Jeffro
11) Liljoe
12) Popperfly
Swap box rules
1) Post WHEN you receive the swap box and WHEN you ship the swap box and Please make every effort Not to keep the swap box more than 2 days before forwarding to next person on swap box list.
2) Prior to adding materials to the swap box, look over the mailing list and see who will follow you. Then determine what kind of fishing they might do, such as Trout fish, Salmon fish, Bass fish, Salt Water fish or Popper fishing, included tying materials or whatever from your findings so everyone has something good to take from the swap box.
3) Take what interest you from the swap box and LIST all materials Taken and Replaced with by posting here on this thread and please make sure equal value applies.
4) Absolutely NO!! Un-treated skins allowed in swap box, must be commercially tanned skin. We don't need a problem like round #1 and with the weather getting warming in most parts of the country there is a high potential for bugs. Make sure all materials are sealed in zip-lock bags or whatever means you have to seal the bag to prevent any bug infestation please.
5) If you are going on Vacation, Business trip or whatever, please inform the swapmiester (popperfly) so I can make arrangements with the people before and after you on the list.
6) I will included a shipping list along with mailing labels, just find the next person name on the list, peel and stick shipping label over the old address label, add postage, drop in the mail. Please leave my address as the return address so if there is any problem it will come back to me and I can send it back on it way.
If you have questions with the swap box drop me a PM. Thanks to all swappers, let's have some fun.
Thanks Keven - Looking forward to it.
Guys;
I have a skein of Adams Gray wool yarn that was used by JC to tye his Bead Head Adams. He brought it to the 2008 Michigan Fish in to share with us. I was one of the last to leave and cleaned off the swap table so it's been in a box under my tying bench ever since. I'll put it in the box for the second round but I want ya all to know the story behind it. It has a history so take some, if only for the memory of a great flyfisher and friend.
That is a great idea Jack. I still have some flies that Bassman tied in the last swap I particpated in with him and always think of him when I see them/use them. I will take a small amount and make some flies to keep the memory of JC going.
Bob
Still no box from JohnR guys so round 2 will be delayed even further.
Folks, I placed a call to JohnR today and left a message, waiting on a reply.
I did make contact with JohnR last week, John ensured the swap box would be in the mail no later then last Friday, well today is Thursday already and Jack Hise hasn't seen the box yet.
I am sorry once again for all the delay in getting this swap started. If I don't hear from JohnR or see the box by this weekend I will start a new box with my materials.
Once again, thanks for being patient
The box has landed!! UPS Overnight!! I have taken out what I want and poperfly is coming over this weekend with the 2nd round labels. The box will be in the mail Monday. I will post a photo of what I have added.
WOW!!.....THE EAGLE HAS LANDED BACK IN SHELBYVILLE!!
I shipped round #1 swap box on Feb 2 and today is April 29 it only took 3 months traveling around the country.......thanks to everyone that shipped the swap box within a few days after receiving it.....thumbs-up to you!!
I need to stress once again.... PLEASE!! ......forward swap box within a couple days after you receive it, I dont want to go through all that mess again. If for some reason you are having a hard time mailing the swap box send me a PM.
the eagle has landed......my donation pile grows larger
The post office says gigmaster should have the box tomorrow.
Just remember that I will be on vacation until May 16th, so there may be a small delay in the box's travels. Our Swapmeister is aware of my schedule.
Brad
Got the box today, but it is too late to mail it back out. I'll send it first thing Monday.
I was just about to order some more wing cutters,but lo and behold, there were some in the box. I took the cutters, some peacock colored mylar, and a few misc feathers. I replaced them with a Glue Gun (for making hot-glue flys), a platform dubbing twister and a large bag of misc. feathers (mostly Macaw, and other stuff for salmon flys).
Just a reminder to everyone.
Please make every effort not to keep the swap box more than 2 days before forwarding to next person on swap box list.....thanks
I'm a little confused,Who has the package as of today?
I was going to ask the same thing.
Keven, is the delivery order still the same?
Round #2 Swap Box mailing list
1) Jack Hise
2) Gigmaster
3) Bobbymojo
4) Kaboom1
5) DaveMac
6) Flybugpa
7) Dry Fly Guy
:cool: Albasurf
9) Flygal
10) Jeffro
11) Liljoe
12) Popperfly
Dave,
Yes we are back on track with the shipping order, Kaboom1 is back home from his vacation.
Jeff,
Gigmaster just sent the swap box to bobbymojo yesterday, per tracking info box should arrive at bobbymojo door on Monday 05/23. The box then will be shipped to Kaboom1 and such forth.
He had the box for 13 days? There was some bad weather i think?
I promise I wont let this happen...No more than 2 days here and will be shipped off to next stop.
Thanks Popperfly
The box arrvied yesterday (Saturday). I will be going through it tonight, posting what I have taken/added and get it back in the mail on Monday.
Bob
All,
The box will be on the road today going to Kaboom1. Here is what I did.
Removed from the box:
1 pk Hares Ear Natural Dubbing
1 pk March Brown dubbing
1 pk Grey Dubbing
Put into the box:
10 pks Estes Chenille (variety of colors)
13 pks Glass Needle Point Beads
I transferred all items to a new box.
Bob
Recieved box today at 12 noon. Removed 1 package of pink punch yarn. Added 6 spools of punch yarn. Will be shipping the box to Dave Mac after 2 PM today.
Brad