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Post by nursetumbler on Oct 27, 2022 8:49:20 GMT -5
JugglerguyI was disappointed too. Like you said it's basically set up as an online store. We asked about classifiers and she had to look it up in the catalog. They list a lot of the rock and mineral small books by state but didn't have any out. I too liked the rock room. The Rock Shed is basically the size of a single car garage, maybe a touch bigger. You have to ask for tumble rough and anything else, like the acrylic lap backs, and they go down in the basement to get it for you. I am glad I asked if I could place an order but pick it up. Saved a lot of shipping costs and time as they didn't have to get it all together while I stood there. They do have bigger rough pieces for slabbing outside in big bins and that area is 2 or 3 times bigger than the building. Shawn is really nice as is the girl behind the counter. If you are in the market for slabbing rough and are in the area I think it is worth the drive if only to be able to go through the pieces and choose what you want. Best part you are pretty close to Mt Rushmore and crazy horse monuments. Hope this helped Rob. Thanks! If I went there, I’d be most interested in pawing through tumbling rough. Now at least I’d have my expectations set for what to expect. It sounds like visiting Jason is more fun! JugglerguyI got to pick through rubellite. jasoninsd could tell you better if they allow it always. Only reason I think I was allowed was they didn't have any bagged up. Rockhound with jasoninsd was the highlight of my trip. Cant beat finding a Fairburn
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Post by Jugglerguy on Oct 27, 2022 18:30:58 GMT -5
How on earth did I forget you jasoninsd Jason. I'm like a drunk Friday night...fun at the time...but hell if you can remember much about it the next day! LOL Thanks! If I went there, I’d be most interested in pawing through tumbling rough. Now at least I’d have my expectations set for what to expect. It sounds like visiting Jason is more fun! Oh...I'm like the court jester of hounding...you'd laugh more AT me than WITH me! LOL Most of their actual tumbling rough is out back and downstairs - away from the outside bins and public scrutiny. A lot of their tumbling rough is pre-packaged in weighed bags and sitting on shelves downstairs. I'd be willing to bet Shawn knows exactly who you are...and would likely be willing to allow you access to the back room considering how much business you've brought his way...you know...VIP status. Shawn does know who I am. I send a ton of business his way. He gives me discounts when I buy something, which I really appreciate. Maybe next summer I can get out your way if gas prices aren’t super high or there’s a plague or something.
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Post by jasoninsd on Oct 27, 2022 19:01:35 GMT -5
I'm like a drunk Friday night...fun at the time...but hell if you can remember much about it the next day! LOL Oh...I'm like the court jester of hounding...you'd laugh more AT me than WITH me! LOL Most of their actual tumbling rough is out back and downstairs - away from the outside bins and public scrutiny. A lot of their tumbling rough is pre-packaged in weighed bags and sitting on shelves downstairs. I'd be willing to bet Shawn knows exactly who you are...and would likely be willing to allow you access to the back room considering how much business you've brought his way...you know...VIP status. Shawn does know who I am. I send a ton of business his way. He gives me discounts when I buy something, which I really appreciate. Maybe next summer I can get out your way if gas prices aren’t super high or there’s a plague or something. That would be super cool if you guys made it out this way....and even more cool if gas prices are lower...and there's not "another" plague! LOL
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Post by fernwood on Oct 28, 2022 5:25:00 GMT -5
nursetumbler Glad you were able to have some restraint. Someday I will make it to The Rockshed in person. Until then I just receive lots of packages from them.
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Post by nursetumbler on Oct 28, 2022 8:36:35 GMT -5
nursetumbler Glad you were able to have some restraint. Someday I will make it to The Rockshed in person. Until then I just receive lots of packages from them. fernwoodIf you call that restraint, LOL, then I'd hate to see non-restraint. 🤪
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Post by fernwood on Oct 28, 2022 8:39:42 GMT -5
nursetumbler Glad you were able to have some restraint. Someday I will make it to The Rockshed in person. Until then I just receive lots of packages from them. fernwood If you call that restraint, LOL, then I'd hate to see non-restraint. 🤪 When I get to The Rock Shed my car will be loaded down. My best friend and I hope to make the trip in the RV she is getting next year. We are planning on lots of room in the RV for rocks.
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Post by nursetumbler on Oct 30, 2022 18:35:48 GMT -5
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Post by jasoninsd on Oct 30, 2022 18:47:37 GMT -5
What the H.E.(double hockey sticks!) I have been there and picked up stuff countless times...and have YET to get candy!! That's what stuck out the most in that picture of all the rocks! LOL
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Post by nursetumbler on Oct 30, 2022 19:12:22 GMT -5
What the H.E.(double hockey sticks!) I have been there and picked up stuff countless times...and have YET to get candy!! That's what stuck out the most in that picture of all the rocks! LOL jasoninsd Jason You have the wrong anatomy. LOL No seriously I thought it was a normal. The girl behind the counter was putting it in all bags/boxes.
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Post by jasoninsd on Oct 30, 2022 19:26:42 GMT -5
What the H.E.(double hockey sticks!) I have been there and picked up stuff countless times...and have YET to get candy!! That's what stuck out the most in that picture of all the rocks! LOL jasoninsd Jason You have the wrong anatomy. LOL No seriously I thought it was a normal. The girl behind the counter was putting it in all bags/boxes. I'm going to say it's because you placed the order prior...so they're were treating it as a "shipped" order even though it was picked up. *At least that's what I'm going to keep telling myself to make me feel better! LOL
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Post by Deleted on Oct 30, 2022 21:34:10 GMT -5
nursetumblerThats so awesome to see Kelly!! All that beauty goodness! Is that you and the husband?!
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Post by pebblesky on Oct 30, 2022 22:16:11 GMT -5
Wow what a sight... These must have made your day, week, month and the rest of the year!
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Post by nursetumbler on Oct 31, 2022 2:17:21 GMT -5
nursetumblerThats so awesome to see Kelly!! All that beauty goodness! Is that you and the husband?! ashley. Ashley No it's just a picture my husband sent me.
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Post by vance71975 on Oct 31, 2022 2:19:31 GMT -5
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Post by nursetumbler on Oct 31, 2022 2:21:50 GMT -5
jasoninsd Jason You have the wrong anatomy. LOL No seriously I thought it was a normal. The girl behind the counter was putting it in all bags/boxes. I'm going to say it's because you placed the order prior...so they're were treating it as a "shipped" order even though it was picked up. *At least that's what I'm going to keep telling myself to make me feel better! LOL jasoninsd Jason The ironic thing about that is the stuff I ordered online didn't have candy in it. She threw it in the bag from buying the crystal cluster, lap backs and a pkg of rocks.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2022 6:19:08 GMT -5
nursetumblerThats so awesome to see Kelly!! All that beauty goodness! Is that you and the husband?! ashley. Ashley No it's just a picture my husband sent me. Lol, he has a good sense of humor!!
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Post by brybry on Oct 31, 2022 7:57:59 GMT -5
What the H.E.(double hockey sticks!) I have been there and picked up stuff countless times...and have YET to get candy!! That's what stuck out the most in that picture of all the rocks! LOL She's prettier and smells better. That's my theory.
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Post by nursetumbler on Nov 1, 2022 13:01:46 GMT -5
What the H.E.(double hockey sticks!) I have been there and picked up stuff countless times...and have YET to get candy!! That's what stuck out the most in that picture of all the rocks! LOL She's prettier and smells better. That's my theory. Thanks brybry.
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