lorenzo
off to a rocking start
Member since July 2015
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Post by lorenzo on Dec 8, 2016 14:09:50 GMT -5
I'm a beginner rockhound and wannabe tumbler. I thought I was doing pretty good until I recently had my rock collection made fun of... It happened when I needed some emergency plumbing work done and one of the plumbers looked at my small but growing pile of rocks on the side of my home and said, "I see you got a lot of nice leaverites". Confused about what he was saying, I looked at him and managed a half smile. Then he said, "Leaverites. You know, as in you should 'leave them right there in the desert'". I told him I'm new to the hobby and I just like having a excuse to get out and explore the desert. The plumbers left and as I looked at my 'special collection' I realized the cruddy brown jasper pieces and the boring pastelite? agate were not very special at all. I know I have a long way to go and many miles to cover but I love being outside looking for rocks... it recharges my spiritual battery. I've been browsing the board for awhile and hopefully I can share/give back someday. Also it would be nice to meet some of you locals...as long as you are not a plumber --Larry
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Post by Garage Rocker on Dec 8, 2016 16:18:31 GMT -5
Don't let him get to you, you've got cruddy brown jasper and he left with crappy brown hands. I'll take the jasper.
Welcome to the forum! Keep at the hounding, and bring home whatever makes you happy.
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victor1941
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since November 2011
Posts: 1,979
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Post by victor1941 on Dec 8, 2016 16:35:53 GMT -5
Enjoy the hobby and especially the outdoors where you can wander and maybe find something good. If you want something special I'm sure some member will provide material at a nominal cost. Keep hunting!
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Post by wigglinrocks on Dec 8, 2016 20:30:21 GMT -5
Welcome from Wisconsin . Ignore the plumber , probably just learned a new word and is trying to be cool using it . Lot of people couldn't care less about rocks until they see what can be done with them .
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Post by accidentalrockhound on Dec 10, 2016 0:41:17 GMT -5
Hello well that plumber was sh!tty,your pile of special rocks are very special because you cared enough to carry them home and will only get better promise,we all would love to see pictures,
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Post by vegasjames on Dec 10, 2016 2:09:04 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum.
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Post by mohs on Dec 10, 2016 10:49:04 GMT -5
Welcome to RTH
One man leaverites Could be another man’s rockerrites
Where you hound this jasper ? Pictures?
Mohs
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lorenzo
off to a rocking start
Member since July 2015
Posts: 12
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Post by lorenzo on Dec 10, 2016 12:04:34 GMT -5
Thanks everyone. I wasn't offended by the plumbers comments. mohs, the brown jasper (might be generous calling it jasper. chert?) came from the Rodeo Flats area. I'll post pics when/if I can find them. edit* found a pic. Don't laugh but imagine seeing a couple of trays and some small buckets full of this stuff. You almost have to agree with the plumber... leaverites. imgur.com/a/Z2stv - Hope that link works.
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Fossilman
Cave Dweller
Member since January 2009
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Post by Fossilman on Dec 24, 2016 14:52:06 GMT -5
Howdy Larry..............Welcome
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Post by drocknut on Dec 24, 2016 20:27:35 GMT -5
Hello and welcome to the forum Larry. I'm not far from you near Wickenburg but dividing my time between there and Quartzsite right now. I'd encourage you to come to Quartzsite if you can at least for the annual RTH BBQ which is usually on the Saturday of Pow Wow week which is January 18-22 this year I believe. Always remember, one man's leaverite is another man's treasure.
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vera
spending too much on rocks
Member since December 2016
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Post by vera on Dec 26, 2016 13:28:49 GMT -5
I really liked that broken, lighter colored stone in your picture. I think it would make some very pretty jewelry.
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timloco
has rocks in the head
Member since April 2012
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Post by timloco on Dec 26, 2016 13:56:58 GMT -5
Those are great rocks! 2/3 of the fun of the rock hobby for me is just getting out in the outdoors where I'm looking for rocks.
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