ladystrange Posted September 26, 2007 Posted September 26, 2007 ok boys, call me the bossy female if you want to. i was hoping to drum up a little enthusiasm. flytyer has been kind enough to contact a few people over the pond to set up a fly swap with the UK boys. it seems so far we only have 4 interested parties to the UK's 10 or so, I haven't check today for how many they actually have ready and waiting to tie us a few flies but they are putting us to shame. personally, i think this is a great oppertunity to learn, expand our knowledge and share so here's the kick in the butt. if you are curious and interested, come join us. if you are concerned about not knowing what to tie, go and check out the forum http://ukflydressing.proboards83.com/index.cgi some of the members even have their own websites with step by step instructions with pictures. plus a ton of helpful hints. Thanks guys. and i'll try to keep my bossiness to myself. Quote
Flytyer Posted September 26, 2007 Posted September 26, 2007 Thanks ladystrange perhaps your harping on them on tyers here will get them involved. It has the makings for a great swap and could easily become an annual event. All it takes is participation on your part. FYI: Flies tied here will be gathered by myself and I send them off to Tango in the UK. He does the same from his end. So if you are concerned about shipping them overseas you need not worry it will be taken care of for you. Quote
albannachxcuileag Posted September 26, 2007 Posted September 26, 2007 Ladystrange, sometimes the soft approach, even from a woman, does not work and then you have to resort to butt kicking to get things moving! Glad to see your enthusiasm for this swap - you want to see the horror I have created for this! Go for it Girl! Quote
126barnes Posted September 26, 2007 Posted September 26, 2007 After taking part in my first swap (fav flies) earlier this year I would love to be involved in another, but...................... Currently home renos and the fact my fly tying gear is in a suit case will be my excuse this time. I'll be up for a spring swap if one becomes available. Thanks for the offer Quote
Lawrence Posted September 26, 2007 Posted September 26, 2007 I got some good ideas on some winged wets will post a pic of my third attempt, I will need to pick up some new materials for the next ones Quote
ladystrange Posted September 27, 2007 Author Posted September 27, 2007 Ladystrange, sometimes the soft approach, even from a woman, does not work and then you have to resort to butt kicking to get things moving! Glad to see your enthusiasm for this swap - you want to see the horror I have created for this! Go for it Girl! There's a soft approach? i was not aware of this. humm. tact has never been a virtue of mine. how about crying and pouting? does that work on men? i've heard it does but never tried it. Would it be crass to threaten tears if more people dont sign up? I'll pout, really, I will. it's not a pretty sight. and then i may even have to resort to begging. and that's just down right ugly then... Quote
Flytyer Posted September 27, 2007 Posted September 27, 2007 Latest update : we need at least 4 or 5 more and then we can make this happen. The UK side is ready to go for all intents and purposes. Let's get this one rolling soon please. Quote
ladystrange Posted September 28, 2007 Author Posted September 28, 2007 it looks like another friend of mine is going to join. i told him to come check out the board Quote
DougC Posted September 28, 2007 Posted September 28, 2007 I guess I'll jump in on this one if you still need more people. When will the due date be? Quote
Flytyer Posted September 28, 2007 Posted September 28, 2007 I guess I'll jump in on this one if you still need more people. When will the due date be? Thanks for signing on Doug.Tango and I will work out the final details and we will post the guide lines on our respective boards. My guess might be a Nov date but that is still to be determined. That puts us at 8 here 11 on the UK side Quote
scotfly Posted September 28, 2007 Posted September 28, 2007 Thanks for signing on Doug.Tango and I will work out the final details and we will post the guide lines on our respective boards. My guess might be a Nov date but that is still to be determined. That puts us at 8 here 11 on the UK side Got the makings of a good swap this. Don't worry if you don't think your flies are up to scratch, they're bound to look good next to mine! Now, who's up for a Bergman wet? Quote
albannachxcuileag Posted September 28, 2007 Posted September 28, 2007 Got the makings of a good swap this. Don't worry if you don't think your flies are up to scratch, they're bound to look good next to mine! Now, who's up for a Bergman wet? Candice Bergman? Count me in! Quote
ladystrange Posted September 29, 2007 Author Posted September 29, 2007 Candice Bergman? Count me in! she's a little old for me, but what the hell. Quote
flyangler Posted September 29, 2007 Posted September 29, 2007 I apologize for not signing up. If it's still a go after vacation, I'll revisit the invitation. I hate letting our side of the pond down. Quote
lonefisher Posted September 29, 2007 Posted September 29, 2007 Having a look might get in if its a theme I can work with..... Quote
lonefisher Posted September 29, 2007 Posted September 29, 2007 Ahhh figured it out.... I will let you know by tommorrow if I am in (provided there is still space) Quote
ladystrange Posted October 2, 2007 Author Posted October 2, 2007 one more???? anyone? one more. still need 1 more tyer. buhler, buhler Quote
ladystrange Posted October 2, 2007 Author Posted October 2, 2007 You need the monotone to go with that lol, at least you caught the quote. insert monotone 'here' Quote
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