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Post by 1dave on Feb 19, 2023 10:38:14 GMT -5
Hah! I fingered it out! An Assay Ton (A.T.) = 29.166 grams. Definition of Assay Ton: A weights system created by combining aspects of Troy, Avoirdupois and Gram weights into a simple labor saving calculation unit. It was derived by reckoning in the following manner: 1 lb. av. = 7,000 troy grains. 2,000 lbs. = 1 Ton 2,000 X 7,000 = 14,000,000 Troy grains in 1 ton Av. 480 Troy grains = 1 oz Troy. 14,000,000/480 = 29,166 Troy oz. in 2,000 lbs. Av. There are 29,166 milligrams in 1 assay ton (A.T.); <Therefore 2,000 lb. is to 1 A.T. as 1 oz. Troy is to 1 milligram.> So now using this system, if 1 A.T. of ore assays 1 milligram of gold or silver, the ton contains 1 ounce Troy!
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Post by 1dave on Feb 18, 2023 10:53:52 GMT -5
Perhaps a state by state, location by location, photos and explanations on why - minerals, pressure,depth, Paul understood most of them. This from Germany: thundereggs.jimdofree.com/germany/
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Post by 1dave on Feb 18, 2023 10:08:56 GMT -5
1dave I spent about 20 minutes spot reading the book last night. I am familiar with bits and pieces of the info on Thundereggs and of the story of the Geode Kid having spent 4 or 5 weeks in Deming over the years collecting. Those trips always included a trip to the Deming Museum to see Paul's collection there. The museum remains a "must stop and visit" location on any future trips to the Deming area, the collection of Thundereggs is that good. My plans are to print out a copy to fit my style of reading, printed word is much better than from a screen. I will probably print in two separate pieces; The Thunderegg section and The Geode Kid section. I am hardly the person to proof read anything, however would you like me to note any any punctuation errors I spot? Do like what I see so far. Henry That sounds like an excellent plan to me! Errors from human me? What are the chances? I wish I could go back and photo his whole collection for a new book!
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Post by 1dave on Feb 17, 2023 15:49:04 GMT -5
Oh oh! I just noticed an error in the book. Somehow I managed to tell the story twice of the Geode Kid's Honor Systems Rock Shops that he set up across the west. He would collect the money from under the barrel and replace the eggs every month. He believed and expected the Best OF US!
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Post by 1dave on Feb 17, 2023 11:49:41 GMT -5
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Post by 1dave on Feb 17, 2023 9:56:01 GMT -5
I just downloaded my copy Dave! This is awesome! I can't wait to have a few moments this weekend to sit down and read through this. Oh oh! I feared this moment. It took me 10 Years to get to 10,000 posts. You did it in TWO (Great Posts by the by) YOU are going to be your usual self and RIP through this stuff and leave us all in the dust in your usual manner. Well, I look forward to it.
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Post by 1dave on Feb 17, 2023 9:48:01 GMT -5
Just downloaded my copy! Thank you, Dave, for your hard work on this book (and Sharon's too). I'm looking forward to reading it. Thanks Robin, You are another member whose advise and council I deeply respect. Lambast me for ANY problems. About Page 2 . . . I would have loved to take a full page for each site of Huge Thundereggs listed but worried about copy-write infringements. Ah, to be young and rich enough to travel to each site and take my own photos! EDIT: Drat! I forgot to mention that the FIRST thundereggs formed in Oregon were ` 4-5 feet in diameter!
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Post by 1dave on Feb 17, 2023 8:37:08 GMT -5
I scooped up a copy and I'm looking forward to reading it this weekend. Any chances of offering this book as a print on demand book for those who want a hard copy? I would love to make that happen, but don't know how. Sharon (my daughter) has done it, but with all the images it will probably be pricey.
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Post by 1dave on Feb 17, 2023 8:33:38 GMT -5
WOO HOO !!
Congratulations Dave.
Just purchased & downloaded, and am looking forward to a good educational read.
I'd agree with Beth, $ 5 is too cheap. But glad I got in at that entry level price . Thank you
Patty
Thanks Patty, I know you will straighten me out on any blunders I made. This is all new to me and I need all the input I can get to make the next book better. Dave
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Post by 1dave on Feb 17, 2023 8:29:18 GMT -5
1dave Congratulations! I have been waiting for this. Purchased and skimmed through it. It will take a while for me to read the entire 264 pages. This will be a valuable reference for years to come. Have one complaint. The $5.00 price is way too low for a publication of this quality. I am honored that what I feel is one of my best Geode doubles is included in the book. Thanks Beth, Your input has always been valuable. You gave permission, how could I leave it out?
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Post by 1dave on Feb 17, 2023 8:24:10 GMT -5
Just purchased and successfully downloaded. It's probably going to be the best $5 I ever spent!! Thanks Dave Henry Thanks Henry, My daughter Sharon came through keeping my memories in some reasonable order and finding a way to get it out there. I have no idea how much Payhip and Paypal charges but I wanted to keep the price low to get as many copies out as possible. In my research "THEY" are always demanding $35 for a 10 page PDF. That is excessive in my mind, and searching usually produced a free version. I tried to share a bit of the life I shared with others. Dave
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Post by 1dave on Feb 17, 2023 1:22:46 GMT -5
payhip.com/b/wD7Fl 260 8.5" X 11" pages, $5.00 As this is a PDF I made the photos large so you can zoom in on them. If they are too large PLEASE let me know. A warning about the contents. Much of it is listing information so YOU can search out more if you are interested,
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Post by 1dave on Feb 15, 2023 11:21:38 GMT -5
Not only is Perfect good enough, YOU nailed it every time!
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Post by 1dave on Feb 14, 2023 2:57:31 GMT -5
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Post by 1dave on Feb 13, 2023 9:51:56 GMT -5
I watched 5 minutes of two touchdowns and an hour of commercials and turned it off. There were no winners in my book. 17 minutes covered it all - If you care.
Players act like they have never made a touchdown before. SAD!
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Post by 1dave on Feb 11, 2023 12:53:32 GMT -5
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Post by 1dave on Feb 11, 2023 12:52:15 GMT -5
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Post by 1dave on Feb 11, 2023 11:04:23 GMT -5
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Post by 1dave on Feb 11, 2023 2:06:28 GMT -5
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Post by 1dave on Feb 11, 2023 1:48:35 GMT -5
4 Hydrogen atoms = 1 Helium atom 4 protons and 4 electrons squeeze into two protons, two neutrons, and two electrons.
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