Hi John,

I found out that Snail Mail was well named. I just received my package of flies today, exacting 13 days after your postmark on the package. I did a little MapQuest check and found that we live exactly 206 miles apart. That means that the US Postal Service was able to move the package approximately 16 miles per day. Actually, I think the flies ended up in the wrong postal box and had to be returned to the postmaster. We've gotten a lot of mail belonging to other people and have had to return it. Our postmaster seems to have many things on his mind but the mail doesn't seem to be one of them.

Anyway, the flies are just great. I'm amazed at the genuine creativity of our little group. Thanks to all who participated. Pink is definitely the color of...........great fishing flies. Thank you for all your time and effort in managing the swap. It was definitely a positive experience and I anticipate joining another swap very soon. You are an awesome swapmeister. 8T