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Post by txrockhunter on Aug 24, 2017 9:41:16 GMT -5
Awesome batch & photos Jeremy. The pics are so good you need to use a lint free cloth on the rocks. I have no such problem with my pics..... Thanks, Mike......That's hilarious! I didn't notice the dust until I blew up the photos, but was so frustrated with the process that I couldn't bring myself to re-shoot them! Already got a towel picked out for the next round.....
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illusionist
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Post by illusionist on Aug 24, 2017 10:28:19 GMT -5
Wow! Great job on these beautiful rocks!
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Post by txrockhunter on Aug 24, 2017 10:47:04 GMT -5
I mean, c'mon, it's not fair to have all that beautiful material from your back yard and then bring in the best from everywhere else, too. Jeez, I'll give this a try...always love the petrified palms, so #1 is a great example of that. Ones like #7 blow my mind, but I think #16 is a cool little piece too. Super duper batch all around, always love the variety you show off and the photos are spot on.
I'll have to show my boys the BB-8 rock
They'll get a kick out of that. I won't tell them where you got it or I'll be tasked with finding another one.
Now get back to work so we don't have to wait so long for the next show! Thanks, Randy! Definitely can't complain about the local selection. It sure is fun to throw in a few exotics, like the bots you sent. That 1st palm is one of my favorites.....smooth and fracture free. I'm pretty sure that #7 is a palm, but any input is welcome. It's got colors that I haven't seen in other palms, but has the tube structure......I duno. I thought your BB rock looked like cartoon eyes, looking at me every time I did a clean-out. Had to post a picture of the batches in that special bowl that sits on my desk at work. Always get asked about that bowl, as people are picking out their rocks.
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Post by Garage Rocker on Aug 24, 2017 11:05:35 GMT -5
Boy, you are more generous than I. Got a bowl like that on my desk too, but the good stuff doesn't make it in there. I keep that at home and/or save to give to people I like. Joe Public that walks in here is welcome to take what he wants, but probably thinks I'm a pure novice.
I've bought 8 of those bowls now. 4 have been given away and a 5th is being filled to gift. I like them too.
Your cell phone takes better pics than my burner phone. BUT, the picture does those tumbles justice.
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Post by aDave on Aug 24, 2017 14:41:50 GMT -5
I've bought 8 of those bowls now. 4 have been given away and a 5th is being filled to gift. I like them too. Randy, my wife appropriated mine. She likes it alot as well. Dave
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Post by txrockhunter on Aug 24, 2017 18:40:12 GMT -5
6, 7, 11, 16 are my favorites. Thanks for posting pictures again. Seems like you have the whole process down now. Thanks, ChicagoDave! Kinda been out of the groove for a little while, but I'm getting it going again. 16 is one my favorites, too. I'm pretty sure it's a Laker from toiv0 or Garage Rocker.
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Post by txrockhunter on Aug 25, 2017 6:56:28 GMT -5
You have some of the best self collected stuff around. Great rocks tumbled to perfection. Chuck Thanks for the kind words! Never would have gone this far with the hobby if it weren't for people like you and others in the RTH community! Definitely been blessed with some great local tumbling material. Hard to believe that other locals haven't picked up on this great material.
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Aug 25, 2017 7:23:38 GMT -5
Hey I am starting to see a theme here so I'll add my wooden desk bowl to the mix. I alternate a few of the other specimen rocks to whatever is new and exciting. Mine is Mango wood. Like Garage Rocker my best rocks are displayed at home and overflow goes to the work bowl. Chuck
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Post by Garage Rocker on Aug 25, 2017 7:36:24 GMT -5
I like the bowl and that big Petoskey looks good sitting there, Drummond Island Rocks . People rummage through my rocks at work all the time. Need to take them home and wash the grime off of them. I posted an embarrassingly bad photo of my bowl, so here is a better pic from the couple I gave away for Christmas.
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Aug 25, 2017 7:40:43 GMT -5
Where do you get your bowls Garage Rocker? My wife bought mine at Pottery Barn but I think they are way over priced. You are more generous then I am. When I give batches of rocks as gifts I usually do wicker baskets. Chuck
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Post by Garage Rocker on Aug 25, 2017 7:55:08 GMT -5
Where do you get your bowls Garage Rocker ? My wife bought mine at Pottery Barn but I think they are way over priced. You are more generous then I am. When I give batches of rocks as gifts I usually do wicker baskets. Chuck At Meijer department store. Looks like they have stores in Michigan. I checked Rob's hometown, wasn't sure what city you are in. They have these bowls for $19.99. Seems like a great deal after searching live edge root bowls online. They only get two or three in at a time, but I buy them all whenever I see them.
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Aug 25, 2017 8:03:06 GMT -5
Where do you get your bowls Garage Rocker ? My wife bought mine at Pottery Barn but I think they are way over priced. You are more generous then I am. When I give batches of rocks as gifts I usually do wicker baskets. Chuck At Meijer department store. Looks like they have stores in Michigan. I checked Rob's hometown, wasn't sure what city you are in. They have these bowls for $19.99. Seems like a great deal after searching live edge root bowls online. They only get two or three in at a time, but I buy them all whenever I see them. Yep Meijer is a local company that started in Grand Rapids Michigan. Over 100 stores in Michigan now. Probably 4 or 5 of them within 15 miles of my house. Will have to check there for the bowls next time, Thanks! Chuck
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ontherocks
noticing nice landscape pebbles
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Post by ontherocks on Aug 25, 2017 16:23:49 GMT -5
Really nice. I like the variety. Number 7 is my favorite.
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Sabre52
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Me and my gal, Rosie
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Post by Sabre52 on Aug 25, 2017 21:24:17 GMT -5
Holy guacamole those Texas specimens are remarkable! Love the palm and that orby one.....Mel
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rockdunker
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Post by rockdunker on Aug 30, 2017 8:08:51 GMT -5
They all look awesome. That #16 though is way cool. I didn't think those crystals would polish like that.
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Aug 30, 2017 9:02:43 GMT -5
Hey Jeremy,what does a person say when you post great material like that!! HOLY MOLLY !!!! Nice rolls my friend!!
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saxplayer
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Post by saxplayer on May 8, 2018 20:53:15 GMT -5
Nevermind, found out the answer.
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ontherocks
noticing nice landscape pebbles
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Post by ontherocks on May 9, 2018 7:40:34 GMT -5
These are awesome. I love #7 the best.
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