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Post by greig on May 10, 2019 0:05:21 GMT -5
I almost sliced this one, but decided to play with it - etch in muriatic and polish in a tumbler. I am pretty happy with the result. It is destined to be a give-away at a metal detecting event next month in Toronto.
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Post by rockjunquie on May 10, 2019 7:11:53 GMT -5
You are gonna make someone very happy.  Don't know that I could part with it- it's awesomely pretty. |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on May 10, 2019 9:36:55 GMT -5
Great video, greig, and what a nugget! Holy moley, that's pretty. |
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Post by MsAli on May 10, 2019 9:43:14 GMT -5
Great video and someone is gonna be very lucky!
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Post by Garage Rocker on May 10, 2019 9:52:44 GMT -5
Cool video, looks like you put a little time in on it. Enjoyable watch and a great specimen.
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Post by greig on May 10, 2019 9:53:02 GMT -5
You are gonna make someone very happy. Don't know that I could part with it- it's awesomely pretty. I was really tempted to keep it and donate another. LOL However, it is not one that I was meant to keep. I had put my backpack down and forgot about it. I didn't realize it was still there until I was in Temagami on my way home. I almost didn't go back (2 hour drive), except there were some tools that I didn't want to lose. My wife threw this same rock at a fox (complete miss) who was chasing our chickens and I had to go find it again. It sat outside all winter in a pile of other rocks. This spring, it was almost shipped to Germany for a project (video pending). I sent other rocks instead, because I had somehow misplaced it for a short while and wanted to get the package underway. And now the rest of the story: The main reason that I wanted to donate something is because the proceeds from this event go to a cancer charity set up by the organizer. At the event last year, he told his sister's story and it was similar to what my first wife went through. He cried on stage and I quietly did the same standing there in the audience, both remembering sweet people taken from us too soon... Greig |
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Post by MsAli on May 10, 2019 9:56:08 GMT -5
You are gonna make someone very happy. Don't know that I could part with it- it's awesomely pretty. I was really tempted to keep it and donate another. LOL However, was telling someone else that it is not one that I was meant to keep. I had put my backpack down and forgot about it. I didn't realize it was still there until I was in Temagami on my way home. I almost didn't go back (2 hour drive), except there were some tools that I didn't want to lose. My wife threw this same rock at a fox (complete miss) who was chasing our chickens and I had to go find it again. It sat outside all winter in a pile of other rocks. This spring, it was almost shipped to Germany for a project (video pending). I sent other rocks instead, because I had somehow misplaced it for a short while and wanted to get the package underway. And now the rest of the story: The main reason that I wanted to donate something is because the proceeds from this event go to a cancer charity set up by the organizer. At the event last year, he told his sister's story and it was similar to what my first wife went through. He cried on stage and I quietly did the same standing there in the audience, both remembering sweet people taken from us too soon... Greig & that is why that rock is destined to be donated |
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Post by rockjunquie on May 10, 2019 9:56:57 GMT -5
You are gonna make someone very happy. Don't know that I could part with it- it's awesomely pretty. I was really tempted to keep it and donate another. LOL However, it is not one that I was meant to keep. I had put my backpack down and forgot about it. I didn't realize it was still there until I was in Temagami on my way home. I almost didn't go back (2 hour drive), except there were some tools that I didn't want to lose. My wife threw this same rock at a fox (complete miss) who was chasing our chickens and I had to go find it again. It sat outside all winter in a pile of other rocks. This spring, it was almost shipped to Germany for a project (video pending). I sent other rocks instead, because I had somehow misplaced it for a short while and wanted to get the package underway. And now the rest of the story: The main reason that I wanted to donate something is because the proceeds from this event go to a cancer charity set up by the organizer. At the event last year, he told his sister's story and it was similar to what my first wife went through. He cried on stage and I quietly did the same standing there in the audience, both remembering sweet people taken from us too soon... Greig Now you just brought a tear to my eye. Good man. Yeah, that rock had a destiny. |
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Post by Tommy on May 10, 2019 10:07:57 GMT -5
I love your videos greig and have subscribed to your channel and I hope others here will also. Good on you for donating that beautiful piece to a wonderful cause. |
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Post by miket on May 10, 2019 10:13:39 GMT -5
You are gonna make someone very happy. Don't know that I could part with it- it's awesomely pretty. I was really tempted to keep it and donate another. LOL However, it is not one that I was meant to keep. I had put my backpack down and forgot about it. I didn't realize it was still there until I was in Temagami on my way home. I almost didn't go back (2 hour drive), except there were some tools that I didn't want to lose. My wife threw this same rock at a fox (complete miss) who was chasing our chickens and I had to go find it again. It sat outside all winter in a pile of other rocks. This spring, it was almost shipped to Germany for a project (video pending). I sent other rocks instead, because I had somehow misplaced it for a short while and wanted to get the package underway. And now the rest of the story: The main reason that I wanted to donate something is because the proceeds from this event go to a cancer charity set up by the organizer. At the event last year, he told his sister's story and it was similar to what my first wife went through. He cried on stage and I quietly did the same standing there in the audience, both remembering sweet people taken from us too soon... Greig That's awesome. A friend of ours (not a close friend, but a friend nonetheless, passed away here last night from cancer. He has a son graduating tomorrow and a daughter that's in my daughter's grade. Super nice people, it's sad. There's an event called Circle of Light here every year and they take donations and have a silent auction. It was just a few weeks ago, one of my goals this year is to get good enough to be able to make something to give to them to auction- all proceeds go to local families here dealing with cancer. Good for you Greig! |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on May 10, 2019 10:16:44 GMT -5
You are gonna make someone very happy. Don't know that I could part with it- it's awesomely pretty. I was really tempted to keep it and donate another. LOL However, it is not one that I was meant to keep. I had put my backpack down and forgot about it. I didn't realize it was still there until I was in Temagami on my way home. I almost didn't go back (2 hour drive), except there were some tools that I didn't want to lose. My wife threw this same rock at a fox (complete miss) who was chasing our chickens and I had to go find it again. It sat outside all winter in a pile of other rocks. This spring, it was almost shipped to Germany for a project (video pending). I sent other rocks instead, because I had somehow misplaced it for a short while and wanted to get the package underway. And now the rest of the story: The main reason that I wanted to donate something is because the proceeds from this event go to a cancer charity set up by the organizer. At the event last year, he told his sister's story and it was similar to what my first wife went through. He cried on stage and I quietly did the same standing there in the audience, both remembering sweet people taken from us too soon... Greig That brought a tear to my eye, too. I'm sure many of us have lost loved ones to cancer (my mom) and your donation is supporting a great cause. Truly a destiny rock. |
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Post by Rockindad on May 10, 2019 22:13:11 GMT -5
You are gonna make someone very happy. Don't know that I could part with it- it's awesomely pretty. I was really tempted to keep it and donate another. LOL However, it is not one that I was meant to keep. I had put my backpack down and forgot about it. I didn't realize it was still there until I was in Temagami on my way home. I almost didn't go back (2 hour drive), except there were some tools that I didn't want to lose. My wife threw this same rock at a fox (complete miss) who was chasing our chickens and I had to go find it again. It sat outside all winter in a pile of other rocks. This spring, it was almost shipped to Germany for a project (video pending). I sent other rocks instead, because I had somehow misplaced it for a short while and wanted to get the package underway. And now the rest of the story: The main reason that I wanted to donate something is because the proceeds from this event go to a cancer charity set up by the organizer. At the event last year, he told his sister's story and it was similar to what my first wife went through. He cried on stage and I quietly did the same standing there in the audience, both remembering sweet people taken from us too soon... Greig A wonderful specimen and a beautiful story. Good for you Greig. Al |
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Post by greig on May 14, 2019 8:58:31 GMT -5
Thanks for your kind words. It is not just the people with cancer who struggle with its effects, but those around them who care. For both, it is a bit of a lonely battle. Life does go on, but there is always a hole is left that never really heals. All we can do is honor those who have fallen with fond memories.
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Don't know that I could part with it- it's awesomely pretty.
