I’ve still got a lot of stuff that I’d like to swap… hides, floss, pre-formed bodies, tinsel, and maybe some tools. Some dyed bucktails and deer hair and some undyed deer, elk, moose, etc. And whatever else is around. I was thinking of doing another material swap if there’s interest. This swap would be limited to 6 people and the items would be any tying materials and/or tools. The minimum value of what you send to each swapper would be $10.
Timing would be quick sign up with about two weeks to get me your materials. I’ll turn them around within a couple of days of receipt. Absolutely positively no late items accepted. You miss the deadline and you lose.
You would package up as many sets of materials as there are swappers minus yourself. Put your name on the bag, include a list of what’s in there, label all materials you know the label of, send no bugs or hazardous materials. Put in a secure package with enough money for return postage. I’ll find the packages for the return.
In case anyone says yes:
Sign up deadline: 3/20
Materials due to me by: April 5
Swappers
Diane
gqualls
tyeflies
rainbowchaser
[This message has been edited by Diane (edited 17 March 2006).]
OK, all you material and tool junkies, now’s the time to pony up. Feather flying everywhere? Hair hoarding getting you in trouble? Enough bodkins to open a shop? Join the swap!
I’ll play. I wasn’t sure that I could put together several ten dollar packages but a friend gave me a retired hunting trophy tonight that should make it easy.
all leaders tangle; mine are just better at it than most. Jim
OK, folks. There are four of us. Let’s have at it. Packages due to me by April 5th. Include 3 separate bags of stuff and return postage money. I’ll provide a box for shipping.
Labels for everything you know the names of would be most appreciated by all.
I’m looking forward to trading!
Ship to:
Diane Maluso
423 N. Albany Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Got the materials for the swap in the mail today. I was assured by the postmaster they would arrive on time. Hopefully, they will. Thanks again for hosting the swap. It’s been fun.
Yeah, sorry about that, Allan. Slept the evening away. I can pick them up sometime in the first part of the week to save you on postage if you want. I’m in Elmira M-F next week.
ok, just waiting for Allan’s then. Thanks to all of you for being reliably on time. I’ll turn them around and get them back to you quickly. Interesting mix so far!
Materials/tools going out in today’s mail Priority. I was stupid and grabbed and filled those flat rate boxes so they should get there fast! You’ll notice some stuff not in any bags at all. Those are extras from me once I realized I could load the boxes. And Greg, in the bag from me is the check I owe you for that other thing.
Interesting assortment, guys. Thanks for swapping! Let me know when you get your stuff.
No sense mailing the package to me. If you show up Friday, give it to Bill or Mike. If not, you can give it to me the next time we goo fishing or at a tying session.
I got the materials from the swap today and couldn’t believe what you contributed. It was all good. Thanks for everything. I’ve always wanted a chunk of Black bear and now that I have a large piece, what can I tie with it? Thanks Diane. I only sent $4 for shipping; I’ll send 4 more tomorrow.
My package arrived just before I left for work this afternoon and allmost made me late as I kept looking at stuff and planning flies instead of leaving. Has anyone ever gotten away with claiming tying fever as an excuse for not showing up to work? Thanks everyone.
all leaders tangle; mine are just better at it than most. Jim