alysia711
starting to shine!
Member since January 2016
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Post by alysia711 on Jan 9, 2016 23:12:35 GMT -5
Introduction day at school was always one I hated, and evidently it's still something I dread. But, since I can hide behind a screen for this one combined with the request in the sticky, I think I can make it through this one without inducing too much anxiety.
This is something I've always been interested in, and I can now see that same interest in my kids, especially my 10 yo daughter. So, I got her a tumbler for Christmas and off we go. I'm hoping to start rock hounding with them too. But, I'm not so sure where to start.
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Jan 10, 2016 1:13:31 GMT -5
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Post by Rockoonz on Jan 10, 2016 1:13:31 GMT -5
Welcome from the Pacific northwest. A good place for information and to meet new rock friends is a local rock club. To check your area you can start here; amfed.org/region.htm
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Post by Jugglerguy on Jan 10, 2016 8:05:02 GMT -5
Hi Alyssa. You've found the right place for any kind of help you might need. I got started the same way about four years ago. In my case it was my 12 year old son who was interested in rocks. He has mostly lost interest now, but I have not. There are four tumblers running in my basement right now, with a total of seven barrels. Are you somewhere you can go rock hounding right now, or do you have snow on the ground like we do in Michigan? If you're going to be buying rocks, check out The Rock Shed. Otherwise, if you let us know what state you're in, someone here can probably point you toward a good place to do some hounding.
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Jan 10, 2016 10:48:48 GMT -5
Post by Starguy on Jan 10, 2016 10:48:48 GMT -5
alysia711Welcome from North Idaho. Tumbling rocks is a great hobby for you and your daughter. Can't wait to see some photos of your efforts.
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Jan 10, 2016 12:30:59 GMT -5
Post by Jugglerguy on Jan 10, 2016 12:30:59 GMT -5
I forgot to mention the number one tip for beginners. Here it is:
The first stage does not take one or two weeks. It takes a lot of weeks. Each week when you do your clean out, remove any rocks that are free of holes and cracks and replace them with new rough rocks. Don't expect to remove any rocks in the first few weeks. When you have enough down with the first stage to fill a barrel, you can do the rest of the stages.
Good luck and don't be afraid to ask questions.
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alysia711
starting to shine!
Member since January 2016
Posts: 31
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Post by alysia711 on Jan 10, 2016 13:16:16 GMT -5
Thanks y'all! I'm in New Orleans and I'm not sure there are too many places to search in the city. But, we all like digging in the back yard and we do find lots of interesting things, mostly bones and old bricks. the building records for my lot aren't completely accurate and there is some mystery as to what was here. There are foundations that aren't documented. From what I've learned from neighbors is that most of these lots were family lots. These lots would have a few small houses but not all would be registered with the city records.
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Fossilman
Cave Dweller
Member since January 2009
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Jan 10, 2016 17:36:32 GMT -5
Post by Fossilman on Jan 10, 2016 17:36:32 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum,it's a great place for education,ideas and lots of information..............Glad to here that your daughter is liking rocks! Depending where you live,try looking for river or creek gravel beds and bars,loads of agates,jaspers and petwood can be found in those areas......... Happy hounding............
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