rodeodan
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since January 2010
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Post by rodeodan on Aug 16, 2014 22:17:25 GMT -5
Have been lurking around the site for quite a while and decided to finally introduce myself. I'm Dan and have been tumbling rocks for close to 5 years now. I prefer larger over smaller pieces but the small fillers often come out nicely. We don't do much in the way or hounding but try to hit some of the local shows and this is enough to feed our hobby.
I don't have much to offer in the way of experience but appreciate all of the advice and instruction that the others share on this site. Next step is to post today's tumbles...
Dan
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bcrockhound
spending too much on rocks
Member since June 2014
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Post by bcrockhound on Aug 17, 2014 1:06:34 GMT -5
Hey Dan, I'm in Vancouver/the island too. I look forward to seeing your tumbles. Also interested in what you think of local stores/shows. What sort of stuff do you like to tumble? I'm new too, welcome.
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rodeodan
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since January 2010
Posts: 213
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Post by rodeodan on Aug 18, 2014 0:00:14 GMT -5
I mostly tumble larger agates but sometimes jaspers or obsidians. We have two youngish kids so hunting for rocks tends to get put on the back burner but every time I go out fishing, I always check out the water...
Some of the better shows, imho, are the Port Moody (October), the Sullivan Stations tailgate (July), and Bellingham (March, I think). How are the shows on the island? Is there much for Nanaimo?
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bcrockhound
spending too much on rocks
Member since June 2014
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Post by bcrockhound on Aug 18, 2014 13:19:04 GMT -5
I mostly tumble larger agates but sometimes jaspers or obsidians. We have two youngish kids so hunting for rocks tends to get put on the back burner but every time I go out fishing, I always check out the water... Some of the better shows, imho, are the Port Moody (October), the Sullivan Stations tailgate (July), and Bellingham (March, I think). How are the shows on the island? Is there much for Nanaimo? Thanks for the info! I'll try to make the Port Moody show. I've just gotten into the hobby but have been pretty disappointed so far. The rock and gem clubs on Vancouver Island seem to do little with Vancouver Island rocks and frankly don't have much going on/don't have a lot of wisdom to share. The internet resources are bone dry and lapidary clubs have websites from the 90s. Lots of opportunity to breathe some fresh life into the area at least. Not even a rock and gem store in Nanaimo. Sorry to be so gloomy! Can't wait to see your tumbles.
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Fossilman
Cave Dweller
Member since January 2009
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Post by Fossilman on Aug 19, 2014 9:24:34 GMT -5
Howdy from Oregon!
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Post by snowmom on Aug 19, 2014 17:42:12 GMT -5
Welcome from Michigan
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spiritstone
Cave Dweller
Member since August 2014
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Post by spiritstone on Aug 20, 2014 4:04:07 GMT -5
Nice to meet you Dan. Only 1200km east of you.
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juzwuz
has rocks in the head
Member since April 2010
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Post by juzwuz on Sept 5, 2014 1:51:53 GMT -5
Hi! This guy in Coquitlam has a lot of rocks: vancouver.craigslist.ca/pml/art/4635459344.htmlI bought some stuff from him many years ago. My favorite was a chunk of flowerstone. Anyway, he has been posting the same ad for years now. Nice enough guy.
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rodeodan
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since January 2010
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Post by rodeodan on Sept 5, 2014 10:11:57 GMT -5
Thanks Juzwuz. I have met that fellow before, he is a member of the Port Moody club and is a friend of a friend. Since I don't have a saw, I haven't checked out his backyard and everything looks too big for what I need.
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