Erich
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Post by Erich on Mar 20, 2017 20:28:14 GMT -5
This fellow was hanging out catching some rays last week on the dog's kennel in the backyard.
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Erich
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Post by Erich on Mar 19, 2017 12:26:57 GMT -5
What an awesome display!! I like the big toad and the snail especially.
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Erich
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Post by Erich on Mar 18, 2017 9:59:02 GMT -5
Thanks for the show, a nice change for this Florida boy.
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Erich
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Post by Erich on Mar 12, 2017 10:56:50 GMT -5
I prefer the stills. The video I thought too long and found myself jumping ahead to the next cab. Also did nothing for the Sand Opals - stills showed the flash. JMHO.
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Erich
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Post by Erich on Mar 10, 2017 22:27:37 GMT -5
Sorry, I just saw this thread. Last April I had a spinal cord stimulator (St Jude variety)w/electrodes implanted in my lower back. The electrodes go up through to my thoracic spine and everything is controlled by an Iphone - 7 different programs each with up to 26 levels of strength. I had a triple laminectomy and fusion with instrumentation at L4-L5 in Sept of 2014 due to spinal stenosis and several bad discs. The surgery worked to cure the stenosis but after 12 months or so the other bad discs started to cause too much pain. Since I've gotten the stimulator, life is much better. Rarely in any serious pain anymore - off of all pain medication as well. You say the rods and screws would need to be removed to have the stimulator implanted, for me the implant went well to the left of my spine so had no proximity to the fusion area and as mentioned the electrodes were placed up in my thoracic area. I'm glad I had the surgery! PM me if you would like to discuss the stimulator. Good luck in whatever you decide!
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Erich
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Post by Erich on Mar 10, 2017 13:03:32 GMT -5
I guess they're not too bad...
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Erich
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Post by Erich on Mar 5, 2017 14:46:04 GMT -5
Super finds! I really like the yellow one in the upper left, but they'd all be a joy to slice up! Thanks for posting them.
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Erich
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Post by Erich on Mar 5, 2017 14:40:21 GMT -5
Happy Birthday! Ah, to be 21 again!! Where is the beach? Ca., Wa.?
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Erich
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Post by Erich on Mar 3, 2017 11:06:11 GMT -5
What a deal! Hope you got it for a good price!
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Erich
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Post by Erich on Mar 3, 2017 11:03:25 GMT -5
Good luck with the surgery - VA is great!
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Erich
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Post by Erich on Feb 28, 2017 23:27:00 GMT -5
Super cabs and inspiring, Tommy! I liked best the N Cadys, the great vug and the rest like I'm looking through a mist into another world! That effect always gets me and I find myself sometimes in a different state of mind when I am fortunate enough to cab a nice agate like that. Cool!
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Erich
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Post by Erich on Feb 20, 2017 20:13:58 GMT -5
I feel for each of you and can empathise; I had to have a triple laminectomy and spinal fusion at L4-L5 (rods & screws with a bone graft) which my Surgeon said was the minimal amount of surgery needed to get me functional again. I had lost almost all feeling in both legs down to the knee and could no longer walk for more than a few minutes at a time. Prior to the surgery I had a series of spinal epidurals- 12 altogether - which would only help for 4-6 weeks. I wasn't bothered by the epidurals, pain was manageable. Prior to the Epidurals I was a regular exerciser, lots of core work and aerobics. The fusion surgery was in Aug. 2014, fixed my leg issues. Back to work within 4 months and slowly other back issues showed up. My Dr. diagnosed spinal surgery failure and chronic pain, I was eventually on 100mg -120mg of Oxy and Fentanyl patches just to get through a work day until finally I just couldn't work anymore. I opted to have a spinal cord stimulator implanted in my lower back this past April 2016 which is controlled by an external Ipod. After recovery from that surgery I attempted to return to work but that lasted only 2 weeks before I realized that I could no longer do the job I had for 29 years. I retired due to disability and was able to wean myself off the drugs over a period of 3 months. Now I'm totally pain killer free and I'm learning very quickly that I can no longer do the things I loved but I'm able to play with my rocks - slabbing isn't to much bending and now I am cabbing 2 -4 hours a day and take breaks as needed. All in all I'm pretty content. VA health care kicked in this December and I was just approved for social security disability last week. Thank God! First try too. I have worked since I was 8 years old delivering newspapers 7 days a week starting at 4:30 AM, also 3 afternoons a week spent collecting from my customers for the papers. I have never not had a job since then except for 2 years spent hitchhiking through Europe and Morocco after HS.
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Erich
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Post by Erich on Feb 19, 2017 18:48:12 GMT -5
The Apache Rhyolite is super! T'others ain't bad either.
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Erich
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Post by Erich on Feb 19, 2017 18:43:54 GMT -5
I do love that cabin! Do you know if someone owns it? I bet some of that wood could be reused - some nice projects going through my mind. Did you explore inside??
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Erich
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Post by Erich on Feb 19, 2017 18:23:57 GMT -5
Wonderful - so many Iris! How thick did you cut them?
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Erich
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Post by Erich on Feb 19, 2017 18:11:39 GMT -5
Love them all!
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Erich
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Post by Erich on Feb 13, 2017 15:03:18 GMT -5
Riker's will work for the best of the best as Rockjunquie does but I do like your desk of drawers 1Dave!, the making my own cases wouldn't be up my alley.- lost me at the mortise and tenon.LOL
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Erich
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Post by Erich on Feb 12, 2017 21:34:55 GMT -5
I can easily imagine having a few hundred cabs if you collect them or make them for the big show comming up. So, d o you label your cabs and if so what is the most common type of labeling? if stick on label what size and where to find them. or write info on the stone?How does one store them? Clueless in Fla. Appreciate your responses!!
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Erich
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Post by Erich on Feb 5, 2017 10:00:57 GMT -5
Very nice cab and material as well! When can we see some more?!
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Erich
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Post by Erich on Feb 5, 2017 9:59:02 GMT -5
Late to the party but I wanted to add my admiration of your all around skill and the choice material you use. I'm always looking forward to seeing your new posts as I'm assured of fantastic eye candy!
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