Henry
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Post by Henry on Jan 21, 2016 8:00:46 GMT -5
So this is my first ever septarian found in Marin County, California. I guess these thing can be extremely fragile, but something was different about this one. It was REALLY dense (size of a large almond with shell) and wouldn't scratch with steel. So I went with my " Rock Spidey senses" and tumble polished it really aggressively with hard agates and 36 grit. This was the result (pulled from the lot after 3 days) after the coarse grind (wet). I LOVE the patterns.
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Henry
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Post by Henry on Jan 16, 2016 11:59:15 GMT -5
Hello everyone: This may be really subjective, but is there a way of telling whether a septarian will hold up during a tumble? Or is it just taking a chance? I have seen some really nice tumble septarians online. Thanks.
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Henry
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Post by Henry on Jan 9, 2016 19:32:35 GMT -5
volvata: Hello there. Basically go out there on days where you have a (-)low tide. Park at the furthest south parking lot. Go down the "cliffy point" on the side that you are most comfortable with. Stay away from the North side of the point, as that is a "State Beach". Once you go down the point, traverse the boulder cobble beach to the south. Look in between the wet cobbles (closest to the sand) for glassy colored or bright translucent stones. Also, look for large pebble pockets in between the cobbles as well. Go as far south as you possibly can. When the tide has become substantially low, CAREFULLY checkout the waterline where there tends to to be an aggregation of stones as well. As you come across a slight boulder barrier further south, the next beach is mostly sand. But if you walk to the very end of that beach, there are some high boulders that completely separates the next beach south. On rare occasion, you may find some nice pieces in between the large boulders, where small stones collect after a storm. (that's the ticket...after a huge storm) The given link may help you out a little. The picture is of a stone I found at the furthest south beach, where at the end it becomes impassable. www.sfgms.org/pescadero0209.html
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Henry
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Post by Henry on Jan 9, 2016 12:59:21 GMT -5
It's in the tumbler...
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Henry
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Post by Henry on Jan 9, 2016 2:20:50 GMT -5
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Henry
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Post by Henry on Jan 9, 2016 0:19:11 GMT -5
Okay folks, this is a cover. There are some sound problems...but I think it's an awesome cover by college students. (only the singer is "pro")
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Henry
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Post by Henry on Jan 9, 2016 0:15:43 GMT -5
An absolutely awesome live version!!
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Henry
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Post by Henry on Jan 9, 2016 0:01:34 GMT -5
Such a tragic band.
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Henry
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Post by Henry on Jan 8, 2016 23:30:16 GMT -5
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Henry
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Post by Henry on Jan 8, 2016 23:12:55 GMT -5
Hello everyone. So I went on a two day rock hunting excursion. The first day was in Big Sur. No luck with the jade this time, but met a really cool "old school" jade diver. Today, I hit Pescadero Beach and found only a few pieces. The first one I call "the agate monster". Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but none-the-less, I find raw, rough pieces really interesting. The second one is a pleasant looking small agate pebble (about the size of a large almond).
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Henry
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Post by Henry on Jan 7, 2016 1:00:59 GMT -5
I have this major fixation with music videos on youtube. This type of music might not be everyone's cup of tea...but the whole concept and performance blew me away! May need to cut/paste the link.
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Henry
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Post by Henry on Jan 2, 2016 23:15:52 GMT -5
This area is definitely on my "bucket list"
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Henry
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Post by Henry on Jan 2, 2016 22:36:26 GMT -5
Thanks for the info. Lynn. One question, because of the houses, is there a question of private property? Just wondering.
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Henry
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Post by Henry on Dec 26, 2015 21:36:27 GMT -5
Thank you everyone, or your replies! And Lynn, I know exactly what part of Pescadero Beach you are talking about. The day I went, there were huge crowds on that beach....5 LOL.
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Henry
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Post by Henry on Dec 25, 2015 13:21:28 GMT -5
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Henry
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Post by Henry on Dec 24, 2015 18:30:15 GMT -5
Thank you everyone!
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Henry
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Post by Henry on Dec 24, 2015 12:46:41 GMT -5
Hello all. I'm trying to create a rock/driftwood creation, but have no experience in the driftwood area. Online info., states that it should be thoroughly cleaned, water/soap water, soaked in a bleach solution, possibly sanded and waxed/oiled/varnish. (last parts up to the artisan). My question is: the bleach solution....is it necessary?
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Henry
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Post by Henry on Dec 23, 2015 21:30:22 GMT -5
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Henry
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Post by Henry on Dec 23, 2015 21:23:30 GMT -5
Decided to hit Pescadero Beach for the first time, this year. I actually found some nice chalcedony tumble pieces.
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Post by Henry on Dec 3, 2015 17:39:20 GMT -5
A decent sized cobble, tumbled in a sixer.
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