Afterdark, what impressed me is that you are using many different materials and styles. Most folks ease into it slow and try to get comfortable with a given style or technique before moving on. Very good job. I think that several of those have promise and will stand the test of time, becoming favorites. #7, 9, and 10 are very nice. The rubber legged ones will do better than you would expect and be very durable when properly tied. Be sure when tying different materials to stop and maybe throw a hitch or two and a small drop of sally's to make sure that they finish solid. PLEASE don't ask me why I say this, it was a lesson I had to learn the hard way. Keep after it, you're doing very well.