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Post by python on Jul 6, 2024 16:49:24 GMT -5
Hello everyone!
I am new to the Rock Tumbling and Rockhounding Hobby. I just started a couple of months ago. I found this site from Rob's Youtube Channel, Michigan Rocks.
Unfortunately living in Maryland, I will be more of a tumbler than a hounder and buying a lot of tumbling rough. There's not a lot of public spots to look for rocks and not too many interesting rocks here. I find a lot of Granite, Gneiss, Schist, and a TON of Quartz in addition to the normal Basalt and things of that nature. But I'm probably wrong as I am still learning to identify rocks when I find them. There are a lot of fossils though as I live near the Chesapeake Bay. However, the same problem occurs with fossil hunting as with rocks, most of the land is private property in Maryland.
I am currently running my first batch of rocks. They are just some random rocks that I have found and some landscaping rocks. I am going to run a couple of batches of that stuff as practice runs to get the hang of it before running any rocks that I bought.
I also enjoy wood carving and woodworking among other things. My wife and I have always been interested in rocks, and we figured that this would be the perfect hobby for two people to share as my wood hobbies are pretty much singular activities. I hope to increase my knowledge from all of you here on the forum and look forward to contributing the little knowledge that I may have.
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Post by dshanpnw on Jul 6, 2024 17:05:00 GMT -5
Welcome from Washington state. I hope to see some photos of that first batch.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Jul 6, 2024 17:54:22 GMT -5
Welcome from Washington.
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Post by chris1956 on Jul 6, 2024 18:38:02 GMT -5
Welcome from Missouri. Don't be afraid to ask people for permission to look for rocks on their property. The worst they can do is say no.
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Post by Pat on Jul 6, 2024 19:32:50 GMT -5
Welcome from California. Not a tumbler, but many expert tumblers here on the forum.
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Post by vegasjames on Jul 6, 2024 19:42:56 GMT -5
Welcome from Southern Nevada.
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Post by mirkee on Jul 6, 2024 20:44:28 GMT -5
Welcome from California. I, too have access to a lot of ordinary rocks. i think the quest for rarer, more exotic material is ongoing. I sometimes buy rocks and I suspect it will be more that way in the future.
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Post by titaniumkid on Jul 6, 2024 23:11:57 GMT -5
Hi from Australia ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) I also don't have great rock hounding options nearby that aren't gold, so I feel your pain but as you get more into the hobby maybe one day you can do a road trip.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jul 7, 2024 0:52:45 GMT -5
Welcome from Northern Arizona!
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Post by rockjunquie on Jul 7, 2024 9:58:11 GMT -5
Welcome from Tidewater! ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) My husband is up your way as we speak. I understand your rock hounding dilemma. Not much around here, either. Luckily, good tumbling rough can be had online and here at RTH in the selling section. Keep your eyes peeled for it. It goes quick.
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Post by Starguy on Jul 7, 2024 11:25:30 GMT -5
Welcome from Idaho.
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python
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Post by python on Jul 7, 2024 11:33:40 GMT -5
Thanks for the welcome everyone!
And also a preemptive thank you to those that may welcome me after this post!
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Post by liveoak on Jul 8, 2024 6:07:07 GMT -5
Welcome from NW Florida Patty
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Post by rocknrob on Jul 8, 2024 14:00:03 GMT -5
Welcome!
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Post by jasoninsd on Jul 17, 2024 19:58:33 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum from South Dakota...where we have rocks aplenty! ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) **Not rubbing it in...just sayin' it. ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png)
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