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Post by velodromed on Mar 22, 2024 10:04:59 GMT -5
hplcmanBoth of these are coming along beautifully! I’m just doing one more course run with the yellow rock because I think it’s starting to fade. The mossy kinda rock needs at least 3 more course runs. 
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Post by hplcman on Mar 25, 2024 10:47:01 GMT -5
hplcman Both of these are coming along beautifully! I’m just doing one more course run with the yellow rock because I think it’s starting to fade. The mossy kinda rock needs at least 3 more course runs. Wow! Those are coming along nicely! I'm stoked that the yellow color is still there. I was wondering if it was only surface staining! I'm about to start rotating the rocks you sent me into the QT66! I have them lined up in order of priority, and am really looking forward to seeing what lies under that white lime coating!  |
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Post by velodromed on Mar 25, 2024 11:01:50 GMT -5
hplcman Both of these are coming along beautifully! I’m just doing one more course run with the yellow rock because I think it’s starting to fade. The mossy kinda rock needs at least 3 more course runs. Wow! Those are coming along nicely! I'm stoked that the yellow color is still there. I was wondering if it was only surface staining! I'm about to start rotating the rocks you sent me into the QT66! I have them lined up in order of priority, and am really looking forward to seeing what lies under that white lime coating! I’m going ahead and finishing up the Yeller rock in the lot o now. as I look really close at it, I realize that the color is just starting to fade. I’m not sure this shade of yellow will last through another run. I know once the color starts to fade, it can go fast. Yup, that is one of the fun things about rocks around here. They’re like opening presents. That’s also one of the pain in it butt things about the rocks around here. Half to tumble 20 to find one really good one. I’m hoping I can start doing my saw again soon, which will make it easier for testing rocks. Thinking of trying it this week. |
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Post by velodromed on Mar 29, 2024 16:54:36 GMT -5
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Post by iamchris on Mar 29, 2024 16:59:40 GMT -5
Glad you enjoy! I have yet to cut some more slabs of that stuff you sent me but will be sure to post once I've cabbed it  |
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Post by hplcman on Apr 13, 2024 11:33:06 GMT -5
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Post by dillonf on Apr 13, 2024 20:58:44 GMT -5
Cool! I can't see the image for some reason? |
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Post by hplcman on Apr 13, 2024 23:53:14 GMT -5
Cool! I can't see the image for some reason? I tried adding it with cloudinary twice and it’s not working for some reason. I used to be able to add photos no problem. I’m on my phone, I’ll try my computer. sorry for the technical issues! 😂 |
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Post by hplcman on Apr 15, 2024 11:32:43 GMT -5
Will this picture of the bot show up this time, now that I'm on a computer? YES IT WILL!! Thanks again dillonf!!  |
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Post by parfive on Apr 15, 2024 12:58:44 GMT -5
Cool pic, hplcman . You just won Monday w/that rock. : ) |
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Post by hplcman on Apr 15, 2024 13:11:27 GMT -5
Cool pic, hplcman . You just won Monday w/that rock. : ) Thanks! I don't have a lot of experience with these agates, but I think the banding on this particular one is interesting and unique. It still has a little bit of time in stage one (you can see there's a small crack and groove there on the right) before pushing off to stage 2. There are some deep pits on the back that I just have to accept, as I worry that I would disrupt the banding if I tried to get those out. |
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Post by dillonf on Apr 15, 2024 16:39:08 GMT -5
Will this picture of the bot show up this time, now that I'm on a computer? YES IT WILL!! Thanks again dillonf !! That is a beaut! |
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Post by Starguy on Apr 15, 2024 16:39:32 GMT -5
Bots are fun to tumble. They remain one of my favorites. Yours is going to be gorgeous.
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Post by velodromed on Apr 22, 2024 14:14:22 GMT -5
Will this picture of the bot show up this time, now that I'm on a computer? YES IT WILL!! Thanks again dillonf!! Man, that is a beautiful Botswana agate! I have a couple of interesting ones that are taking forever to tumble, Seam Botswana agates. I’m almost ready to start getting caught up. Been through a rough couple of months, so I’m way behind on photos, tumbling… everything. |
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Post by chris1956 on Apr 22, 2024 18:55:24 GMT -5
Will this picture of the bot show up this time, now that I'm on a computer? YES IT WILL!! Thanks again dillonf !! That is spectacular! |
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Post by khara on Apr 22, 2024 18:55:37 GMT -5
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Post by hplcman on Apr 23, 2024 10:34:56 GMT -5
It's turning out nice! It exhibits some band parallax as well, which I just love to see! |
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Post by wargrafix on Apr 23, 2024 14:01:26 GMT -5
Those look amazing and tumbled perfectly!
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Post by velodromed on May 15, 2024 15:00:47 GMT -5
I really meant To spend so much more time with this thread and trading rocks and stuff. But man… we’ve been so sick in my little household. Our 11-year-old daughter brought home a severe flu in the middle of March. Which tore through us over the course of several weeks. Then we got some new Covid strain, Which made us miserable for Another few weeks. Then We had a few days where we thought we were feeling better but no, we’re now dealing with respiratory infections now (At least the kid is OK now). We have been to the doctors so many times and been through too many drugs. We have managed to escape hospitalization at least. Needless to say, weve had to scale back our love of all thing rocks a good bit. I still owe so many thank yous to people that have sent me amazing boxes of rock and crystals. Should be back up and running a few more weeks or so. Seems optimistic but It’s got to all end at some point  |
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Post by hplcman on May 15, 2024 17:44:27 GMT -5
I really meant To spend so much more time with this thread and trading rocks and stuff. But man… we’ve been so sick in my little household. Our 11-year-old daughter brought home a severe flu in the middle of March. Which tore through us over the course of several weeks. Then we got some new Covid strain, Which made us miserable for Another few weeks. Then We had a few days where we thought we were feeling better but no, we’re now dealing with respiratory infections now (At least the kid is OK now). We have been to the doctors so many times and been through too many drugs. We have managed to escape hospitalization at least. Needless to say, weve had to scale back our love of all thing rocks a good bit. I still owe so many thank yous to people that have sent me amazing boxes of rock and crystals. Should be back up and running a few more weeks or so. Seems optimistic but It’s got to all end at some point  Don't worry about it, Doug! Life happens and sometimes we need to drop everything to deal with it. My Mom was hospitalized (she's ok, but it was scary since she's old) and this forum and rock tumbling in general became a low priority for a while. At some point the sun comes out and you can start getting back into the things you love. Take care of yourself! |
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