Allan,
You may have gotten scammed or taken for granted. I think it's happened to a lot of people on this particular board, and it's happened to me more than once. I don't volunteer materials to every newbie that is looking for whatever he/she can get. I tend to be more open to sharing with people who have legitimate neeeds. As others have shared, even those with needs are here today and gone tomorrow once they have what they are looking for. Personally, I give in good faith, and ultimately that is enough for me. I can remember when I first started tying and I was gathering materials. I have been helped incredibly by many on this board. That type of generosity is infectious and spreads. Maybe that's why every now and then when those who give from the goodness of their hearts are simply being taken. I'll continue to help others when I can, even if I get taken from time to time. Big shout out to all you folks who have liberally shared with myself and others through the years.

Greg