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Post by miket on Dec 21, 2021 10:47:45 GMT -5
So, everyone knows that the people on this forum are among the most generous, helpful and kind people that you'll find anywhere.
The things that the people in my Rock Tumbling Hobby family will do for people never ceases to amaze me, and I'd like to share a story.
Back in June I decided that I'd like to make some nightlights for Christmas presents for my family, but I don't really have a proper saw to cut the slabs for it.
So I reached out to one of our members and asked if he had any slabs that he would sell me, then I would polish them. He said that he would get back to me.
Fast-forward to December 1, I get a message asking if I was still interested in slabs. Of course I said yes and he sent some Brazilian slabs that were already polished and I ordered the rest of the things that I needed.
Plus, this very kind gentleman sent me some other slabs of some very cool material that I am going to cab.
If you haven't guessed already, it was Mr. Henry HankRocks.
So again, sir, thank you for this! These lights will go to my family this Christmas and will truly be appreciated!
Merry Christmas, Henry.
Here's some pictures of the slabs that he sent and how the nightlights turned out...
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Post by opalpyrexia on Dec 21, 2021 10:58:12 GMT -5
Very nice, Mike! I am sure that your family will be very happy to receive them.
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Post by miket on Dec 21, 2021 11:06:11 GMT -5
Very nice, Mike! I am sure that your family will be very happy to receive them. Thanks, and I think they will, Gary. At least I hope so! |
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Post by Son Of Beach on Dec 21, 2021 11:06:42 GMT -5
Those are awesome! What a great idea.
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Post by brybry on Dec 21, 2021 11:52:05 GMT -5
That's great. Enough backlight to function as needed but lights up the slab. I likes it!
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Post by miket on Dec 21, 2021 12:14:27 GMT -5
Those are awesome! What a great idea. Yeah, unfortunately it wasn't my idea- there's several people on here that do it I think, but Henry is the one that I first saw who posted his nightlights.
He does great work...
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Post by HankRocks on Dec 21, 2021 12:23:37 GMT -5
Mike, thanks for the kind words. The nightlight looks good and I am sure your family will be happy with them. Be interesting to see what kind of pendants you make out of the slabs.
Small acts of kindness are good for the soul. We need a whole lot more of them in this crazy world.
Henry
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Post by miket on Dec 21, 2021 13:05:45 GMT -5
Mike, thanks for the kind words. The nightlight looks good and I am sure your family will be happy with them. Be interesting to see what kind of pendants you make out of the slabs. Small acts of kindness are good for the soul. We need a whole lot more of them in this crazy world. Henry Again, thanks Henry!
I'm going to try to work one of the slabs tonight if I get time- I just have to pick which one... 
Indeed they are, and indeed we do.
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Post by rockjunquie on Dec 21, 2021 13:52:25 GMT -5
That's very good of you HankRocks ! Mike is such a great and deserving guy. miket I love those night lights. Those will make very welcome gifts.  |
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Post by Brian on Dec 21, 2021 14:04:15 GMT -5
Those look great, Mike! And thanks for sharing the story. Kudos to HankRocks for such a kind gesture! |
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Post by miket on Dec 21, 2021 15:25:56 GMT -5
That's very good of you HankRocks ! Mike is such a great and deserving guy. miket I love those night lights. Those will make very welcome gifts. He's one of the good ones for sure! And thank you for the kind words, Tela. |
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Post by miket on Dec 21, 2021 15:26:27 GMT -5
Those look great, Mike! And thanks for sharing the story. Kudos to HankRocks for such a kind gesture! Thanks Brian! |
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Post by mohs on Dec 21, 2021 15:50:54 GMT -5
those are really nice Mike !
tells us mor
where ya get those electrical fixtures?
is the rock epoxied on?
thanks
Ed
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Post by jasoninsd on Dec 21, 2021 17:08:20 GMT -5
Mike, thanks for sharing the story...it's always great to read about the good ones like Henry...and deserving folks...like yourself! I love the way those turned out. The one you took a single pic of looks like a candle flame to me! Pretty cool! |
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Post by miket on Dec 21, 2021 17:27:21 GMT -5
those are really nice Mike ! tells us mor where ya get those electrical fixtures? is the rock epoxied on? thanks Ed Thanks my friend!
I ordered the lights and clips on Amazon and used E6000 to glue them on. So far so good...
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Post by miket on Dec 21, 2021 17:31:59 GMT -5
Mike, thanks for sharing the story...it's always great to read about the good ones like Henry...and deserving folks...like yourself! I love the way those turned out. The one you took a single pic of looks like a candle flame to me! Pretty cool! I'm glad you like them Jason.
Henry is super nice and there's been quite a few people (including yourself, my friend) that have helped me down the rabbit hole along the way and they're what make this community such a fantastic thing to belong to for me.
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Post by jasoninsd on Dec 21, 2021 17:35:56 GMT -5
Mike, thanks for sharing the story...it's always great to read about the good ones like Henry...and deserving folks...like yourself! I love the way those turned out. The one you took a single pic of looks like a candle flame to me! Pretty cool! I'm glad you like them Jason.
Henry is super nice and there's been quite a few people (including yourself, my friend) that have helped me down the rabbit hole along the way and they're what make this community such a fantastic thing to belong to for me.
Hey...without you playing a major part, I wouldn't be where I am today with all this!  Credit or blame...I know we still haven't come to a conclusion on that one! LOL |
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Post by Rockindad on Dec 21, 2021 19:00:38 GMT -5
Great work miket! Really great work HankRocks! That's a great Christmas story! |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Dec 21, 2021 19:57:36 GMT -5
miket, this story made me smile so much!
The nightlights turned out great, Mike! Your family will really enjoy them.
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Post by miket on Dec 21, 2021 20:02:29 GMT -5
Great work miket ! Really great work HankRocks ! That's a great Christmas story! No real work on my end, but thanks Al! |
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