Wow Jim, David really chose some appropriate items - looks like you'll have some great fish eating (as long as they are biting!)...and the platter is gorgeous! -maria

oh my - that platter is just beautiful. I hope we get to see it with some fabulous fish recipe...Great job as always David, and James, your description was so sweet. I remember the big part that your wife always played in the swaps...

Stacy

Wow that was fast! Great swap package! That platter is beautiful. David you have great taste! James can't wait to see what you make from the cookbook. Enjoy your gifts!

Shelley

What a fabuolus parcel but I excpected nothing less from David. His parcels are always amazing, as are Jim's ! I've been lucky enough to have recieved from both these generous guys.

I love the platter and the book but you can keep the knife! LOL

Great job Big Guy , enjoy Jim!

Sharon....

Oh.............How absolutely perfect!!!!

David, I know how much thought went into your gift to James. It couldn't be more perfect.

James, I also remember how much Jeanne loved and was a part of our swaps. I can't wait to see a fresh caught fish, cooked and served on that gorgeous platter.

Ann

Fabulous and right on target, I expected nothing less from David! Jim, you also send such thoughtful and great packages, so I see this as payback! I'm sure Jeanne is smiling down right now that you've been well cared for!

ROFLMAO at the fishing stuff. Perfect! See how much we get to know each other on this forum?

That platter is amazing! I'm going to go look at that book online..I'm looking for a new cookbook for my brother.

Don't know anything about fish cleaning stuff..but those tools look handy!

Jim, what a lovely and thoughtful swap! Obviously David did his research and spent some time thinking before shopping. It all suits you well. A cookbook from the top fishing lodges -- you know that has to be good (and very manly).

So, you have tools to fish, a cookbook to help with cooking the fish and a great platter to serve it. We do expect pictures, you know!

Nice going, David.

Jim,
The platter is gorgeous, and my hubby would kill for the knife and the cookbook. David is indeed a fabulous swapper, as I well know from the great box he sent me some years ago.
Enjoy your goodies, Jim.

Jim, that swap package fits you to a tee, doesn't it?

The fish tool and knife will definitely come in handy, and how great that you have some new recipes to make with all those fish you catch?

That platter is amazing! David, your choices were perfect!!

Linda

Great swap! How pwerfect for you Jim. And David, the platter is Gorgeous!!!

I think it's great that you guys got to swap together - probably the first time that a guy sent to another man, and I can see that David really understands your interests. I would have loved the knife as well, even though I don't catch my own fish any more, but I find find fish that need cleaning from the fish market. The cookbook looks great as well as the platter, although I wish you could have added something in the picture for scale. Big platters are always very useful, I think, and I imagine that one would have been difficult to ship.

Great job!

Lars

That looks like a great box! I love seeing all the different pottery.....that platter is really gorgeous.

Great job David.

Janet

Another great swap gift! David, you did very well!

Bri

Here are a couple of better pictures. I always take swap pics here. I don't know why I did it different this time.

Jim, I love the platter and what a great cookbook. I sincerely hope you catch fish worthy of the Rapala and get to clean 100's with it. I have one that has got to be 30 yrs old and sadly, it's not been used nearly enough.

David, you put a wonderful swap box together for Jim to enjoy for many, many years!

Nancy

What a wonderful and thoughtful swap box, to give and receive! David it's clear you spent a lot of time searching for just the right gifts for Jim. And Jim, you will enjoy everyone of those beautiful items. But that plate - it is magnificent! I could see myself using it constantly. It will look nice with all the delicious fish dishes you'll be serving:-) Enjoy it all, Jim!
DONNA

Perfect swap box from one lovely person to another. David you always know exactly what to send ;-)

Just ask me...I know!

Jim, I remember how your wife liked to participate in the swaps. Brings a smile to my face. Enjoy your awesome swap package!

David is so cool, there is no doubt about him being a great swap partner. In additional to the coolness factor, at the Pigeon Forge Pajama Party we taught David everything he knows about hunting down great pottery.

Jim, I think it is so touching that you are carrying on the tradition.

Love you guys!

James, you are very welcome and I'm glad see it the platter survived the ride down there. It took me a few days to figure things out....then the fishing thing hit me. I have a collection of things in the bottom of the lake so I thought the knife set might come in handy..lol. I'm sure Jeanne and a few others are smiling down on us during this swap. I had a great time putting this together for you!!

Lars, I think your right...another swap first.

Sharon, I guess you prefer the fishmonger...LOL!

David

Wow! Nicely done. Only a fisherman could have come up with such a perfect swap box.

Enjoy your wonderful catch.

AM

That would be "I'm glad to see".....me tpying on my first cup of coffee with two little ones wanting the puter and their nick site back on the screen...gotta love company and little kids..lolol.

David

That platter is beautiful. You done good, David.

David, you are so cool to have little ones wanting the computer!

I love this swap!!!

Thought I'd sneak in and see what people are giving and getting, even though I'm not participating this time.

What a beautiful and thoughtful selection of gifts, David! That platter is magnificent! We drive through McAlester on a fairly regular basis. Does this artist have a gallery that's open to the public? I'd love to stop in and see his work.

Jim, I wasn't around here and doing swaps when your wife was sharing in the fun. Your tributes to her really move me. I'm glad you got such a nice package.

Sally

James, I think that's a perfect gift, but I expect you to post that recipe of the bacon wrapped trout. Soon, and with a picture of it on that platter.

That platter is just beautiful, David, as always you've done a great job of figuring out your swap partner.

And I agree on the Rapala, I bought Elery one. He didn't have one and the one I have was Dad's, I'm betting it's nearly as old as me and still going strong so that knife will be around for a long, long time.

Annie

Beauty and practicality in one package. That David is a talented swapper - I should know.
I love how the plate is glazed in brown like that - very unique. Enjoy those gifts Jim!

Sally, I'm not sure if he does or not. I bought this at one of my favorite shops in Tulsa that features many items by different artist. I'll try and check with them for you and let you know via email.

David

David did well for you , Jim. Those seem to be perfect items for you-- lots of future use in that package-- love, love that platter .