Rock Exchange Shenanigans

[chris1956]

I just got an exchange box of rocks from dillonf.   Thanks much Dillon.   Pic attached.   Included in the box is:
Wyoming moss agate
Solid Ocos
Fire agate
Richardson's Ranch opal egg
Hoyt Canyon Agate
Apple Valley agate
Carnelian
Coprolite
Ocean jasper
Ron Coleman ranch quartz
Texas quartz various colors
Texas chert and flint various colors

I am wondering if there is a way to organize the pics from different people.  Do people just want to see finalized rocks or what we get and/or progress photos?  I was thinking origianlly it would be nice to see beginning and progress but it might get hard to follow and it might be a while until I or others get to everything they get.   Ideas? 

[pebblesky]

I feel you can always post photos of both the before and the after, even that means some pictures will be posted multiple times. I don't think anybody would complain seeing beautiful rocks

[velodromed]

There are no rules in this thread regarding pictures and so forth, just have fun. Post as many or as few as you want. As said before, nobody here gets sick of seeing pictures of pretty rocks.

[Fossilman]

We used to do this a lot on this forum, glad to see it coming back.. RockHounds are a family..

[hplcman]

I’m in the process of making a small flat rate exchange with chris1956 and just got his box today! I expressed interest in Petoskey Stones and he sent me two! One unpolished and one polished, which is absolutely beautiful! I only tumble so was planning on just displaying the unpolished stone until I could do something with it… Now I get to see something to aspire to! The rest of the rocks are amazing, and I can’t wait to get them tumbling!

[dillonf]

I just did a SFR box exchange with chris1956 as well:Michigan Rocks and 2 each of: Petoskey Stones, Charlevoix Stones, Horn Coral. I'll tumble the Michigan rocks, and hand polish the rest some day . . .
I'm very grateful for exchanges like this - allows me to get unique stuff from around the country.

[velodromed]

I’ve been down for a several days. I have this new pain doctor and he did a round of three deep steroid shots in my left shoulder and under the scapula over several days. Mondays was the worst. Look at this needle, it’s 20 gauge and awful to think that the whole thing was used to get underneath my scapula to inject the bursa. It hurt like hell and I don’t react as positive to steroids as I used to. They make me sick for a week or so. But I’m feeling better and will get caught back up. Got two boxes I am working on for iamchris and jeg that I plan to get off by this weekend.

[hplcman]

Feb 28, 2024 15:18:56 GMT -5 velodromed said:

I’ve been down for a several days. I have this new pain doctor and he did a round of three deep steroid shots in my left shoulder and under the scapula over several days. Mondays was the worst. Look at this needle, it’s 20 gauge and awful to think that the whole thing was used to get underneath my scapula to inject the bursa. It hurt like hell and I don’t react as positive to steroids as I used to. They make me sick for a week or so. But I’m feeling better and will get caught back up. Got two boxes I am working on for iamchris and jeg that I plan to get off by this weekend.

Oh man, that looks brutal.  I can't imagine how painful that would be.  There's a lot of tissue to get though to get behind your shoulder blade!  Your health always comes first, so please don't stress about anything going on in this forum.  All of this is supposed to be fun and distracting from the day-to-day!  I hope you feel better.

[velodromed]

Feb 27, 2024 20:35:48 GMT -5 dillonf said:

I just did a SFR box exchange with chris1956 as well:Michigan Rocks and 2 each of: Petoskey Stones, Charlevoix Stones, Horn Coral. I'll tumble the Michigan rocks, and hand polish the rest some day . . .
I'm very grateful for exchanges like this - allows me to get unique stuff from around the country.

I love that part of it as well. I also like seeing through other peoples eyes… the rocks that they like and so forth. Man, I am having a blast seeing people connect for rock exchanges here. It’s a real feel good kinda thing for me.

[velodromed]

Got two boxes off today! Y’all enjoy… iamchris jeg

[dillonf]

Here are some Cali beach Jasper I got from hplcman 
It has gone through 2 rounds of 80 grit in the 3lb Thumler's tumbler.
Picture wet- it looks like they will turn out real nice!

[brybry]

Feb 28, 2024 15:18:56 GMT -5 velodromed said:

I’ve been down for a several days. I have this new pain doctor and he did a round of three deep steroid shots in my left shoulder and under the scapula over several days. Mondays was the worst. Look at this needle, it’s 20 gauge and awful to think that the whole thing was used to get underneath my scapula to inject the bursa. It hurt like hell and I don’t react as positive to steroids as I used to. They make me sick for a week or so. But I’m feeling better and will get caught back up. Got two boxes I am working on for iamchris and jeg that I plan to get off by this weekend.

Had a 3oz syringe with a 12" needle the doc used to inject steroids into my hip joint for an inflammation. He only did 3 complete remove/injection points. What killed me was the 5 angle changes from each point. I've felt your pain and still makes my butt clinch over 20 years later.

[khara]

I have a neighbor here who is from Michigan. They moved here for work a number of years ago and will now be going back for retirement. We don’t know them really well, just neighborly and as needed for fence repairs and whatnot. I was chatting with her over the fence recently and asked her about Petoskey stones. She said, oh ya they’re all over, some people collect them. I wanted to ask her to send me a box but she just seemed so bored by the thought of it!🤣

[hplcman]

Mar 3, 2024 9:07:14 GMT -5 dillonf said:

Here are some Cali beach Jasper I got from hplcman  
It has gone through 2 rounds of 80 grit in the 3lb Thumler's tumbler.
Picture wet- it looks like they will turn out real nice!

Hey Dillon! Those are looking nice! Thanks for sharing. I have all of the rocks you sent me tumbling in a 3-lb barrel as well (minus the pet wood and the little thunder egg.  I still need to crack up the blue lace as well.  I’ll post a picture next cleanout!


I’m sending a small box of similar stuff to chris1956 tomorrow. 

[velodromed]

Mar 3, 2024 10:50:38 GMT -5 brybry said:

Feb 28, 2024 15:18:56 GMT -5 velodromed said:

I’ve been down for a several days. I have this new pain doctor and he did a round of three deep steroid shots in my left shoulder and under the scapula over several days. Mondays was the worst. Look at this needle, it’s 20 gauge and awful to think that the whole thing was used to get underneath my scapula to inject the bursa. It hurt like hell and I don’t react as positive to steroids as I used to. They make me sick for a week or so. But I’m feeling better and will get caught back up. Got two boxes I am working on for iamchris and jeg that I plan to get off by this weekend.

Had a 3oz syringe with a 12" needle the doc used to inject steroids into my hip joint for an inflammation. He only did 3 complete remove/injection points. What killed me was the 5 angle changes from each point. I've felt your pain and still makes my butt clinch over 20 years later.

Ouch! Yeah, the angle change is harsh. I have a lot of scar tissue so every time the needle goes in it makes a harsh popping/ripping sound. Makes me nauseous.

[chris1956]

I received an exchange box of rocks today from hplcman.   First picture is dry and second is wet.  Included are California beach rocks, train track ballast, some Idaho seam agate, and blue lace agate.  I really like the blue lace agate.  Haven't had the opportunity to handle that before.  The yellow color on the yellowish ones really jumps when you wet them.   I am guessing they will look as good polished.  Now I need to clear out tumblers to get working on these although I may cut a few to see what else I can do with them.   

Thanks much Justin.  
Chris

[dillonf]

Here is a banded chert I got from velodromed during a trade a while back that I just pulled out of the vibe tonight. It has very nice banding!

[hplcman]

Mar 6, 2024 20:56:43 GMT -5 chris1956 said:

I received an exchange box of rocks today from hplcman .   First picture is dry and second is wet.  Included are California beach rocks, train track ballast, some Idaho seam agate, and blue lace agate.  I really like the blue lace agate.  Haven't had the opportunity to handle that before.  The yellow color on the yellowish ones really jumps when you wet them.   I am guessing they will look as good polished.  Now I need to clear out tumblers to get working on these although I may cut a few to see what else I can do with them.   

Thanks much Justin.  
Chris



Thanks Chris! I hope you have fun with all those. They all should take a nice polish, and I look forward to seeing how they turn out!

[velodromed]

Mar 6, 2024 21:31:08 GMT -5 dillonf said:

Here is a banded chert I got from velodromed during a trade a while back that I just pulled out of the vibe tonight. It has very nice banding!

That one turned out beautiful!

[velodromed]

Mar 6, 2024 20:56:43 GMT -5 chris1956 said:

I received an exchange box of rocks today from hplcman .   First picture is dry and second is wet.  Included are California beach rocks, train track ballast, some Idaho seam agate, and blue lace agate.  I really like the blue lace agate.  Haven't had the opportunity to handle that before.  The yellow color on the yellowish ones really jumps when you wet them.   I am guessing they will look as good polished.  Now I need to clear out tumblers to get working on these although I may cut a few to see what else I can do with them.   

Thanks much Justin.  
Chris

What a cool and colorful batch of rocks! Can’t wait to see what you do with them…