cliffrocks
off to a rocking start
Member since February 2023
Posts: 2
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Post by cliffrocks on Feb 28, 2023 1:02:08 GMT -5
Hello, really glad to be here! Can't wait to dig in... I have been a rock, seashell, glass, mineral, fossil lover since I can remember. I asked for uncut geodes one birthday as a kid, and my dad found a man in town that sold geodes from Mexico out of his backyard shed, we went there, I got to pick the geodes from crates and he cut them on the spot on his lapidary saw; I was in heaven and I was hooked! After a career in natural food sales, 2 kids through college, a move from 20 years on Cape Cod back to my hometown just outside Orlando, I have decided to pursue jewelry making and the creative arts, another long time passion.
I have some out of the box ideas about tumbling and plan to make it a key element in my creations. I'm starting slow as I must still hold a day job, take classes and fit some rockhounding and beachcombing excursions in! Fortunately these days I spend time between the San Diego/Encinitas area and Central FL, so a beach or desert is usually within an hours drive. This forum has quickly become my go to resource on all things tumbling (and so much more) while I'm getting started, you are all amazing with your generous knowledge-sharing and willingness to help others. Thank you! -Cliff
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Post by Pat on Feb 28, 2023 1:06:10 GMT -5
Welcome from California.
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dirtsifter
Cave Dweller
Co to za kamyczek?
Member since September 2022
Posts: 402
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Post by dirtsifter on Feb 28, 2023 1:27:25 GMT -5
Howdy Cliff. Welcome from north central New York!
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khara
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since September 2022
Posts: 1,979
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Post by khara on Feb 28, 2023 1:42:26 GMT -5
Welcome from the other corner! I love your childhood geode story!
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Post by vegasjames on Feb 28, 2023 2:22:27 GMT -5
Welcome from Southern Nevada.
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 28, 2023 7:17:30 GMT -5
Welcome from Virginia!
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Post by liveoak on Feb 28, 2023 7:23:16 GMT -5
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dirtsifter
Cave Dweller
Co to za kamyczek?
Member since September 2022
Posts: 402
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Post by dirtsifter on Feb 28, 2023 8:24:29 GMT -5
When I have down time...I go through the boards inhaling posts that add a crumb to a banquet of information. I may not need it now, but know that in the future that nugget or feast of information will be useful. Hmmm, I should probably eat breakfast.
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rocknewb101
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since October 2022
Posts: 1,368
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Post by rocknewb101 on Feb 28, 2023 8:37:20 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum from NE Ohio!
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rockee
off to a rocking start
Member since February 2023
Posts: 3
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Post by rockee on Feb 28, 2023 9:04:33 GMT -5
Welcome! I’m new here too. I’m interested to hear more abyyour tumbling ideas!
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Feb 28, 2023 9:41:10 GMT -5
Hi and welcome from Northern Arizona!
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Post by jasoninsd on Feb 28, 2023 10:30:01 GMT -5
Hey Cliff! Welcome to the forum from South Dakota!
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Post by drocknut on Feb 28, 2023 20:05:15 GMT -5
Hi and welcome to the forum from south central Arizona
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geoff59
spending too much on rocks
Member since October 2022
Posts: 288
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Post by geoff59 on Mar 1, 2023 16:45:30 GMT -5
Hello and welcome from New Hampshire!
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Post by opalpyrexia on Mar 1, 2023 17:06:57 GMT -5
Welcome from Washington.
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Post by Starguy on Mar 1, 2023 20:56:33 GMT -5
Welcome from Idaho.
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