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Post by susand24224 on Jan 7, 2013 19:51:20 GMT -5
Nice stuff--and the cab looks great.
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Post by susand24224 on Jan 7, 2013 19:49:53 GMT -5
Beautiful batch!
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Post by susand24224 on Jan 6, 2013 16:42:08 GMT -5
I picked out your cabs #2 and 4--then got overwhelmed. But those two are almost identical to what I chose--not sure if this is good or bad.
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Post by susand24224 on Jan 6, 2013 0:27:10 GMT -5
Wow--that's really gorgeous. I need to hang out in Hub's neighborhood!
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Post by susand24224 on Jan 4, 2013 21:46:55 GMT -5
Phenomenal mixed batch. You have some real beauties there, and none are ugly!
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Post by susand24224 on Jan 4, 2013 21:44:18 GMT -5
Mike, I think they came out extremely well. As for tips, keep doing what you are doing, but don't mix the amethyst with carnelian. The carnelian oftentimes cause a lot of spalling and surface chips on amethyst, which is very brittle. Your batch fared well, but separating the carnelian can also kick it up a notch.
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Post by susand24224 on Jan 3, 2013 23:39:48 GMT -5
Tom, I love it! You come up with some of the darndest things--some people have creativity, some have great ability to execute, and you have both! Especially nice for winter in CT.
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Post by susand24224 on Jan 3, 2013 23:33:08 GMT -5
It looks great! Well worth the effort, I'd say.
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Post by susand24224 on Jan 2, 2013 21:47:08 GMT -5
I can't pick a favorite this time--they are all quite beautiful!
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Post by susand24224 on Jan 2, 2013 21:45:36 GMT -5
Keep it up--you're on the road to success.
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Post by susand24224 on Jan 2, 2013 21:38:50 GMT -5
Be careful with the carnelian--it is usually, although not always, a bit harder than your peridot. If the carnelian polishes and the peridot doesn't, that is probably your problem.
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Post by susand24224 on Dec 31, 2012 0:44:46 GMT -5
Beautiful. I always like MaryEllen, but that one is especially nice.
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Post by susand24224 on Dec 31, 2012 0:43:17 GMT -5
Absolutely, Helen. Head to the airport, get on Allegiant, and come to Tri-Cities in WA. There's an extra bedroom and bathroom here, and I will be happy to take you to a few spots. If collecting is a bust, there is the wonderful Ellensberg rock shop less than an hour away. Book ahead of time and it is $99 round trip, and TNTMom and I will meet you at the airport.
While waiting for your flight out of Vegas, stop by Cactus Joe's. The last time I was there, they had bins and bins full of rough, and a little shed full of slabs. You really have to dig around to find the good stuff, but there is some, and the prices are pretty good.
As for actual collecting, unless you want to make a field trip to Utah (or here) I'm sure there are others who know a lot more than me.
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Post by susand24224 on Dec 31, 2012 0:26:13 GMT -5
Many look like feldspar to me.
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Sales
Dec 31, 2012 0:23:42 GMT -5
Post by susand24224 on Dec 31, 2012 0:23:42 GMT -5
Congratulations, Jockstrap--what a fantasy to earn money doing something you love doing!
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Post by susand24224 on Dec 29, 2012 19:47:32 GMT -5
Thanks for sharing those, Mel, I had no idea there as such a variety. Quite impressive!
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Hello?
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Post by susand24224 on Dec 29, 2012 19:40:31 GMT -5
Welcome from snowy central Washington!
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Post by susand24224 on Dec 28, 2012 21:56:41 GMT -5
pm sent.
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Post by susand24224 on Dec 28, 2012 21:43:36 GMT -5
I'm rooting for the OJ as well--it's far from my favorite stone, but yours is exceptionally striking. I love the shapes of all as well. Warm weather again?
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Post by susand24224 on Dec 27, 2012 22:53:27 GMT -5
That moss agate sure is spectacular. The whole batch is very nice, though--way to go!
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