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Post by MsAli on Aug 16, 2023 17:39:48 GMT -5
MsAli and NDK - It's about time! Congrats to you both!   Thank you very very much! |
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Post by MsAli on Aug 16, 2023 17:40:36 GMT -5
Lmao. I guess so  November 11th we will be saying our I do's  Wisconsin Dells. Y'all are more than welcome to show up  Congrats Nate and Ali!  Thank you! I thought we already announced it on here but apparently we didn't  |
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Post by jasoninsd on Aug 16, 2023 17:55:47 GMT -5
Congrats Nate and Ali! Thank you! I thought we already announced it on here but apparently we didn't  Congrats to the both of you!! |
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Post by NDK on Aug 16, 2023 18:18:26 GMT -5
LMAO oh yes we did 😂
Thank you for the kind words everyone ❤️
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Aug 16, 2023 19:01:31 GMT -5
Thank you! I thought we already announced it on here but apparently we didn't Congrats to the both of you!! Yeah they did. I distinctly remember it. I just don't think there was a set date.  |
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Post by jasoninsd on Aug 16, 2023 19:18:29 GMT -5
Congrats to the both of you!! Yeah they did. I distinctly remember it. I just don't think there was a set date. You're right. I remember the initial announcement...just no date set.  |
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Post by Tommy on Aug 16, 2023 19:26:17 GMT -5
So Tommy do the rules allow any stabilization? It doesn't affect my entry either way- but I need to know. Thank you for doing this Tommy, I believe it couldn't be for a better cause. Thanks again for jumping in Patty and sorry for missing your question. It is a great cause and as Tela said in the other thread I've been wanting to do a mega contest for a long time and I've had these slabs sitting in kitty-litter for at least a couple of years, and I can't think of a more worthwhile cause than this. I do not have a problem with stabilization as long as it doesn't detract from the visual presentation in obvious ways. In other words to use an extremely unlikely example, if the cabochon contained a natural crustal druzy vug that was inadvertently filled with plastic, or a large vug in the middle of a high shine area was exhibiting an obvious flat non-gloss area, I would probably score these lower on the "presentation" aspect. |
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Post by liveoak on Aug 17, 2023 6:06:21 GMT -5
I do not have a problem with stabilization as long as it doesn't detract from the visual presentation in obvious ways. In other words to use an extremely unlikely example, if the cabochon contained a natural crustal druzy vug that was inadvertently filled with plastic, or a large vug in the middle of a high shine area was exhibiting an obvious flat non-gloss area, I would probably score these lower on the "presentation" aspect. Thank you for the clarification Tommy.
I completely understand what you're talking about.
Looking forward to the challenge of it all !
Patty
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Post by NDK on Aug 19, 2023 9:07:58 GMT -5
We got our slab the other day as well. I need to get my rump moving and work on a cab for this month's contest then figure out what to do with the plasma. First glance tells me it's going to be difficult indeed. Thank you Tommy for the challenge 🤘 |
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Post by rockbrain on Aug 19, 2023 10:09:04 GMT -5
Got my slab too. I agree with NDK. This one will be a bit challenging and I'm in no hurry to start whacking it up! Got a nice little druzy hole in the middle but then that's surrounded by a lot of brown which isn't as attractive and I think it's going to be soft. |
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Post by Tommy on Aug 19, 2023 12:43:40 GMT -5
The main contest post above has been updated as follows:
8/19 UPDATE - In order to achieve the absolute highest level of anonymity in the contest as possible, as contest cabochons are received they will be turned over to an independent 3rd party (my wife) for package opening and the assignment of a randomly generated number corresponding with the contestant which only she will know and have recorded. At the time of visual judging and photography I will absolutely not know whose cab I am handling. I'm not sure exactly what the public voting thread will look like but the assigned number will likely be used as a display order.
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Post by liveoak on Aug 19, 2023 12:55:55 GMT -5
We knew we could count on you Tommy !
Patty
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Post by liveoak on Aug 19, 2023 12:58:00 GMT -5
I got my slab today & wouldn't you just know that I didn't get a sticker 
The slab certainly looks INTERESTING ! 
One question Tommy, did you self collect it ?
Thanks,
Patty
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Post by rockjunquie on Aug 19, 2023 13:26:35 GMT -5
Got my slab yesterday. This will be interesting.
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Post by Tommy on Aug 19, 2023 13:33:19 GMT -5
I got my slab today & wouldn't you just know that I didn't get a sticker One question Tommy, did you self collect it ? Dag nabbit, are you kidding me? lol I guess it has to happen to someone - or two someones eventually. I plan on having more made in the near future so you are at the top of the list for a free one. No I did not collect it but my brother Steve did It was a very large rock - too big for my 18" saw - and my brother abandoned it at our momma's house for many years so I kind of adopted it  When she passed and we sold the house I could not stand to see it go so I brought it to Napa and broke it down into two large chunks for cutting. |
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Post by liveoak on Aug 19, 2023 14:44:56 GMT -5
Even better that the rock has a story behind it I'm imagining BIG sledge hammer.
Patty
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Post by Tommy on Aug 20, 2023 21:21:56 GMT -5
* BUMP *
Four spots left!
Let's GO! haha
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Post by liveoak on Aug 21, 2023 9:11:16 GMT -5
* BUMP * Four spots left! Let's GO! haha Excellent news Tommy.
So do we have an anonymous 12th contestant, that doesn't wish to be named ? Should we worry 
Patty
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Post by rockbrain on Aug 21, 2023 9:16:23 GMT -5
* BUMP * Four spots left! Let's GO! haha Excellent news Tommy.
So do we have an anonymous 12th contestant, that doesn't wish to be named ? Should we worry 
Patty
I was worried a long time ago! It's awesome that this is filling up. |
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Post by liveoak on Aug 21, 2023 9:19:27 GMT -5
I was worried a long time ago!
I know what you mean & we willingly signed up for this............... Patty
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November 11th we will be saying our I do's 
Wisconsin Dells. Y'all are more than welcome to show up 
When she passed and we sold the house I could not stand to see it go so I brought it to Napa and broke it down into two large chunks for cutting.
... to the New Guys from The ChatBox V.2 Crew