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	Rock Tumbling Tutorials	13	813	Instructions for vibe tumblers.... by angelseakr1957 Mar 26, 2024 15:39:13 GMT -5

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wj: thanks for the warm welcome Sept 22, 2024 17:26:08 GMT -5

RickB: You're welcome. May the rock be with you young Stoneworker

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chargetumbleshine12: First time forum user. Looking forward to interacting once I learn how. 😂🥹 Sept 23, 2024 16:09:17 GMT -5

rocknrob: Obsidian is the dark side of the stone. Pain, sadness, anger. Those are the paths to the dark side.... Sept 23, 2024 18:58:33 GMT -5

amygdule: From the Light side of Obsidian...

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parfive: Hot tub Sept 26, 2024 15:39:03 GMT -5

RickB: A steaming cauldron Sept 26, 2024 16:46:42 GMT -5 *

amygdule: Waves 8 feet, water temp 54°F, Sept 26, 2024

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rocknrob: It'll be a doozy if it's not druzy! Sept 26, 2024 20:55:17 GMT -5

Wooferhound: Stuff is always better if you Druzy some Caramel on it Sept 27, 2024 13:49:53 GMT -5

amygdule: 13 feet tall, 9/27/2024

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1dave: Be the person to make others believe in good people again! Sept 28, 2024 14:40:36 GMT -5

rocknrob: We could use more people like that now for sure. Or if being a nice person is too hard, just leave some tumbled agates around places where kids play for them to find! Sept 28, 2024 20:14:18 GMT -5

Warzy Raptor: Just try being nice to -everyone-, you’ll be surprised at the results! My nasty supervisor will change her tone within five minutes when I kill her with kindness. And the local homeless lady Michelle and I have hour-long knee-slapping convos! Sept 29, 2024 11:14:22 GMT -5 *

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amygdule: The Lone Rockhound

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Wooferhound: and he shoots Gold Nuggets for bullets Oct 1, 2024 9:45:30 GMT -5

RickB: Pronto ke-mo sah-bee

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rocknrob: Thought process: "Oh No! I've been shot!" to having the removal pay for itself since it was a precious metal (popcorn)

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