Slabfoot
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Post by Slabfoot on Dec 9, 2023 19:19:32 GMT -5
Went to the Middle Tennessee Gem and Mineral Show in Franklin, TN today. While it’s convenient to acquire lapidary materials over the internet, it’s great when you can examine material hands on and in person. Of course it’s even better when you can find your rocks in the wild but it’s not always possible. It was a nice show and it runs through tomorrow, Sunday, December 10, 2023.
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Post by rockjunquie on Dec 9, 2023 20:49:57 GMT -5
Wellll, what did you get??
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Slabfoot
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Post by Slabfoot on Dec 9, 2023 21:16:47 GMT -5
Wellll, what did you get?? I didn’t buy much. Looked at a few slabs of Crocodile Jasper that were nice. Then some Bumblebee Jasper. I really loved the bumblebee jasper but it has gotten expensive! My little 1st grader granddaughter wanted me to bring her something and I found some nice natural quartz crystals for her. I think she may become a rock hound someday. The show is not far from where I live so I may return tomorrow for a few items.
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Post by rockjunquie on Dec 9, 2023 22:15:49 GMT -5
Wellll, what did you get?? I didn’t buy much. Looked at a few slabs of Crocodile Jasper that were nice. Then some Bumblebee Jasper. I really loved the bumblebee jasper but it has gotten expensive! My little 1st grader granddaughter wanted me to bring her something and I found some nice natural quartz crystals for her. I think she may become a rock hound someday. The show is not far from where I live so I may return tomorrow for a few items. Sounds good! Yeah, that bumble bee jasper has gotten expensive.
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QuailRiver
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Post by QuailRiver on Dec 9, 2023 22:26:58 GMT -5
Wellll, what did you get?? ...The show is not far from where I live so I may return tomorrow for a few items. We'd love to see pictures!
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Post by jasoninsd on Dec 9, 2023 22:53:56 GMT -5
That's great you were able to get out to the show...and fantastic you snagged something for your "pebble pup"...aka rock hound in training...aka your granddaughter!
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rolleyholeman1
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Post by rolleyholeman1 on Dec 15, 2023 1:09:14 GMT -5
I know some guys who went out to this. Apparently it was a pretty neat show but I was far enough away in East Tn that I didn’t make it.
The guys I know were after material for making some good Rolley Hole marbles but there wasn’t much for that or much for local type stuff I’ve seen.
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