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The aftermath of this swap is thoroughly amazing to me. I just love this sort of cultural conversation. This continued writing and sharing of ideas has made this swap one of hte most memorable ever....

No, Uncle Barry, that has not been an issue. The original Panhandler, one of the FOTW here, had a shortened "wing." That wasn't poetic enough for me. I just love the flow and freedom of the longer...

I have had a major "oops" and must apologize to all. Last night I started making my piles ? I separate flies into piles based on the number of swappers I have, in this case eight to make sure every...

Hey, everyone! Mike Ornsby's flies came in the afternoon post. I have basketball tournament games to shoot tonight so likely will do the honors this weekend and get them off on Monday. Thanks for...

Too funny. Literally we couldn't see a car parked on the street five meters away. Horizontal snow with winds up to 40 mph. Tonight I talked with my son who is touring in the Brisbane area and he was...

Folks -- I have all but Mike's flies. I hesitate to start the piles until everything is in. I didn't have a chance to get to the PO on Tuesday because of work. Now we've had a raging blizzard. Rest...

If I were intelligent enough to know how to post pictures (I know, I know, everyone says it's so simple!!!!) I would do so. One end of the envelope was simply ripped open and the contents gone....

Uncle Barry -- your package arrived today. Thanks. JGW

Greenock-- We have a problem. Your package arrived today inside a plastic sack from the Royal Mail noting that the package had been damaged while in their care. Basically it appears that someone...

Gringo -- your flies are here! Thanks a million. Loved the last name of your partner (wife?). Couldn't be more perfect for a fly tyer! ;-) JGW

Paul's flies came in today! Looking forward to receiving the rest! JGW

Hans, I got your flies. Thanks a million. Okay, tonight, December 27, at midnight is the cutoff for joining in this unique and interesting swap. We have enough to complete a decent swap even if we...

Thanks to both of you guys! I have passed along the link to this thread so Aaron can get back to me. I'll get his information and pass it along. This is the true spirit of traveling, of this site,...

Welcome Uncle Barry! Gringo, my son left a decent job as manager of an upscale restaurant in Minneapolis to follow the woman of his dreams to Broken Hill, and he said she did a dramatic switch on him...

UB, there are no rules, nor is this species-specific. If you joined, as of today, you would need to submit 8 flies. Since we have a week remaining in the sign-up, let's see what happens. Are you...

HOT OFF THE PRESS! We have an opening in Canada for one swapper. Sorry about your having to drop out. Next time for sure. JGW

Welcome both to the board and swap, Greenock! One Scot slot is shot! England is certainly welcome. Anywhere other than the sites that are filled. Thanks a million! JGW

Thanks Paul W and Hans, and indeed, the Netherlands are filled. We have five slots left with the US, Canada and the Netherlands full. Come on Norway, Scotland, Chile, et.al -- let's get this thing...

Mike, you're in. We're now booked in the U.S. and Canada. Lots of country left out there, folks. And, this is not species specific. JGW

Oops. Hadn't thought of that one. Just do what you can. I'm passionate enough about this swap to run it regardless. I'm not made of money, of course, but if need be, and we don't get three or four...

Gringo and Hamm --- the sign up is before Christmas, then there is a long month or so to get the flies in. I'd like them by February 14, but due to international mailing, etc., that can be flexible....

This swap is now Mailed! JGW


Okay, this one is costly due to the postage. Since this is an international site, I'll take two swappers from each country involved be it the U.S., Holland, Norway,...