stefan
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Post by stefan on Jan 7, 2023 16:45:27 GMT -5
Well some of you know it has been some year (2022). I had a few health scares (DVT, diabetes) and have improved my health dramatically. I will be under 200 Lbs by my birthday (in a couple days) down from almost 240!. I am down 2 pant sizes and 1 shirt size. My energy levels have gone thru the roof, and my usual short temper and over all grumpy demeanor have really gone by the way side (amazing how crappy I was actually feeling). Anyway I was talking to the wife about my upcoming birthday. I actually wanted to have the kids and grandkids over for dinner (I never want company as it is too much working cooking and cleaning- even though my wife did most of it lol) Well the kids all have plans (anniversary for one, and some big aquarium meeting for the other) but I do get to dog sit my daughters dog! My wife is making me a low calorie cheesecake and she wanted to know what to get me for my birthday. I told her probably some new clothes that fit a little better, and she laughed. She said, no thats just stuff you get cause you need it, what do you WANT. Well to make a long story even longer I said I wanted a Vibe tumbler, but that nobody had anything but expensive ones in stock. She asked how much and I showed her the mini-sonic. Well 5 minutes later and I have a Mini Sonic and an extra barrel heading my way! So now I have to decide if I'm going to rotary tumble all the World Tumbling Contest pet wood, or if I'm gonna finish it in the Mini (hint I'm gonna try both lol)
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Post by Pat on Jan 7, 2023 17:14:33 GMT -5
Congratulations on everything!
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Post by Peruano on Jan 7, 2023 17:26:34 GMT -5
That's super on both health and lapidary fronts. The minisonic is a versatile and sturdy machine. Load it and watch in run even with a few rocks big enough to make you wonder if they will move or not. I have had several loads that my gyroc just didn't move right, but when shifted to the minisonic they performed admirały. You have the perfect excuse to renew the wardrobe so splurge a bit on that front too. Oh, and happy birthday too.
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ataraktos
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by ataraktos on Jan 7, 2023 17:48:50 GMT -5
Awww so nice - and just when you couldn't fit everything into your 3lb (it'll probably all go through the rotary at some point but at least you'll have so more time/finish options.
Congratulations on feeling better! And the vibe of course!
(I was thinking, we'll likely have more info about "the catch" in 7-10 days, lol.)
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quartzilla
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Post by quartzilla on Jan 7, 2023 19:20:49 GMT -5
You will love the mini sonic. Good luck on the contest!
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Post by jasoninsd on Jan 7, 2023 19:30:36 GMT -5
Stefan, I super happy that things are headed in the right direction for you! Congrats on the health improvements...and BIG congrats on the new tool/toy!!
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jan 7, 2023 20:30:46 GMT -5
Congrats on everything! Enjoy your new toy and your healthier self. Oh, and happy birthday pretty soon!
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Jan 8, 2023 6:52:20 GMT -5
Now the nervous waiting game begins lol. Thanks for the well wishes. My last order with The Rock Shed was here in 4 days, but Fedex completely destroyed the box (contents were fine). I'm researching vibe recipes and need to get some ceramics ordered, cut down some of the larger hunks of the pet wood, make room for the new vibe, reorganize my grit storage and set up a room in the shop for the 14" saw (building a plastic sheeting enclosed room so I can run the saw indoors). I also have to move a 4ft. retail display cabinet out of the shop to make more room. Anyone else who is entered this year I wish the shinyest of shines
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Post by drocknut on Jan 8, 2023 19:09:50 GMT -5
WTG on getting healthy and early Happy Birthday
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dirtsifter
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Post by dirtsifter on Jan 8, 2023 21:30:42 GMT -5
stefan, Well done on your health issues and Happy Birthday! Enjoy your day and new equipment!
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rocknewb101
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by rocknewb101 on Jan 9, 2023 15:36:36 GMT -5
Congrats on the betterment of your health - the lapidary arts will sure help with that!! (at least for me it does). Looking forward to seeing what comes out of your mini sonic!
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Post by liveoak on Jan 10, 2023 8:04:47 GMT -5
Congratulations! weight loss can be hard to do, but the benefits are great ! Here's to keeping if off for 2023 !
I've been curious about how a sonic tumbler works so I hope you'll keep us posted.
Happy Birthday Patty
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Jan 10, 2023 18:46:32 GMT -5
oh you know i will be updating with every new load.
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