jayb
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Post by jayb on Aug 24, 2017 8:41:57 GMT -5
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Post by fernwood on Aug 24, 2017 8:57:20 GMT -5
Yes, very interesting. May be a good thing they stopped cutting, as I would have gone in the opposite direction. Appears to have potential. Who knows what the inside looks like.
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Aug 24, 2017 9:31:48 GMT -5
Could certainly be a Lake Superior agate. Any idea where it was found? If it is a Laker of that size it is more valuable uncut. If toiv0 is around he might know if it is a Laker Chuck
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2017 9:40:54 GMT -5
Potato
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Post by Pat on Aug 24, 2017 11:34:14 GMT -5
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Post by coloradocliff on Aug 24, 2017 12:08:09 GMT -5
The end on the first picture says agate of sorts. Maybe a fortification pattern. Possibly a cool laker. Be easier if it were cleaner on that rind. Maybe iron out soak or even a bit of muriatic acid bath for a while would reveal more detail and make it easier to tell you more and show you more of the pretty underneath.
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gemfeller
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Post by gemfeller on Aug 24, 2017 12:30:46 GMT -5
Definitely a Burbank Russet #1 baker.
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lookatthat
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Post by lookatthat on Aug 24, 2017 12:32:26 GMT -5
Too large. I'm thinking a Prince Albert potato.
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Post by gemfeller on Aug 24, 2017 12:36:12 GMT -5
Too large. I'm thinking a Prince Albert potato. I'm from Idaho and I know a Russet Burbank when I see it -- I picked thousands of pounds of them off the ground when I was a kid This one's a midget compared to many I've seen.
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lookatthat
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Post by lookatthat on Aug 24, 2017 12:42:36 GMT -5
Prince Albert would go 12". Man, that just sounds wrong.
Not sure if they were russetted though... they are a practically extinct variety popular in the mid 1800s. It's true that Idaho has the most Famous Potatoes! I've read it on a license plate, so I know it must be so!
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Post by gemfeller on Aug 24, 2017 13:04:12 GMT -5
I heard Prince Albert's in a can. Why won't they let him out?
As for spuds, I've seen many Idaho Russets in the 8-9 inch size range. One of them is just right for 2 people to eat if they're super-hungry.
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Post by coloradocliff on Aug 24, 2017 13:20:58 GMT -5
Definitely a Burbank Russet #1 baker. Nailed it !!
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Post by coloradocliff on Aug 24, 2017 13:25:57 GMT -5
Prince Albert would go 12". Man, that just sounds wrong. Not sure if they were russetted though... they are a practically extinct variety popular in the mid 1800s. It's true that Idaho has the most Famous Potatoes! I've read it on a license plate, so I know it must be so! Could only sound wrong to you ....our silly sister.. grin. Yep giant corporations ad campaign says so.. Must be true. I own retail plant nurseries and sell seed potatoes. Have for years. No Prince Albert or any other potatoes being sold that's 12 inches long. Do sell cucumbers that long. "old maid's delight" Supposed to be extra crunchy and the ribs makes it slice better.
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Post by nemesis21 on Aug 24, 2017 14:50:05 GMT -5
Looks like a laker to me. Get it wet and you'll probably see more detail.
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Post by toiv0 on Aug 24, 2017 19:44:09 GMT -5
Most likely a laker, hard to tell quality with the pics
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jayb
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Post by jayb on Aug 24, 2017 22:30:12 GMT -5
Please pass the sour cream.
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