Tommy
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Post by Tommy on Oct 25, 2023 22:37:39 GMT -5
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Post by parfive on Oct 26, 2023 0:15:56 GMT -5
See the entire contest thread here for more information. Maybe I'm the only one, Tommy, but they don't seem to jive. |
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Post by Tommy on Oct 26, 2023 7:48:07 GMT -5
Maybe I'm the only one, Tommy, but they don't seem to jive. I don't remember why I wrote the word "separately" after saying "the entire collection" - I probably just meant the auction would be separate from the contest thread. There were LOTS of little changes when putting together and launching the contest but the plan in my head and in subsequent conversations with the people handling the donation money was a single auction. |
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Post by Tommy on Oct 26, 2023 8:09:32 GMT -5
All, regarding the Mohs memorial bench fund, this is just FYI in case anyone is wondering.
Yes the bench has been paid for and ordered. Our desire was that we don't over-collect past the $5000 cost of the bench and the approximated revenue from selling the cabochon group (and now also the slabs) was factored in and donation auctions were paused until the cab contest came together. As it played out, we were still $220 short of our goal so a member who is involved in the fund raising efforts put up the money so we could proceed with ordering the bench. The revenue that these auctions generate will be used to square up with the member who bridged the gap and any excess will be used as best we can towards providing food for Tony's bbq or doing something nice for zoo staff who were really wonderful and helpful.
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Post by MsAli on Oct 26, 2023 8:36:57 GMT -5
$50
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Post by drocknut on Oct 26, 2023 10:59:27 GMT -5
$60
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Post by pebblesky on Oct 26, 2023 16:57:14 GMT -5
$100
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Post by jasoninsd on Oct 27, 2023 7:29:04 GMT -5
I love the fact the three hearts that were made, were all made with the same idea behind them...all three emulating Ed's "Rockin' Heart" made with two different materials! The fact all three picked spots on the slabs where that "effect" would come through puts a massive smile on my face!!  |
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Post by rockbrain on Oct 27, 2023 15:58:31 GMT -5
I made a heart too that didn't make the cut. I actually used two different looking places out of the slab and glued them together. It was coming along good but as I was grinding I accidentally hit the edge of the hard wheel instead of the soft wheel. I got the mark ground out but the dome was just too low at that point and it didn't look right.
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Post by jasoninsd on Oct 28, 2023 7:52:05 GMT -5
I made a heart too that didn't make the cut. I actually used two different looking places out of the slab and glued them together. It was coming along good but as I was grinding I accidentally hit the edge of the hard wheel instead of the soft wheel. I got the mark ground out but the dome was just too low at that point and it didn't look right. This happened to me the other day. I haven't done that in forever. Thankfully mine wasn't too deep and I was able to save it... |
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Post by liveoak on Oct 28, 2023 19:50:06 GMT -5
BUMP BUMP BUMP for the auction, it being Saturday night. Have you looked at all those 11 cabs we all suffered making Bid now before they get away ! 
Patty
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khara
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Post by khara on Oct 30, 2023 4:29:44 GMT -5
$125
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Post by Tommy on Nov 1, 2023 13:09:10 GMT -5
bumpidy-bump
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Post by Tommy on Nov 2, 2023 19:31:54 GMT -5
Half hour to go!
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Post by Tommy on Nov 2, 2023 23:52:47 GMT -5
Congratulations Khara! Please send the $125 to Eva's PP address - same one we used for the contest buy-in. |
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Post by khara on Nov 3, 2023 17:43:57 GMT -5
Tommy Done! Contact me if any problems.
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Post by Tommy on Nov 3, 2023 22:14:54 GMT -5
Got it thanks!
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Post by Tommy on Nov 8, 2023 11:48:28 GMT -5
khara and jasoninsd just an update in case you are wondering whats up. I'm down at the Mariposa project house this week but I'm hopeful that I can ship your cabs and slabs by this Friday. Thanks again for bidding and your patience.
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Post by jasoninsd on Nov 8, 2023 17:01:56 GMT -5
khara and jasoninsd just an update in case you are wondering whats up. I'm down at the Mariposa project house this week but I'm hopeful that I can ship your cabs and slabs by this Friday. Thanks again for bidding and your patience. Thanks for the update Tommy. I hope the "project house" is treating you well enough! I don't remember seeing any recent update pics on the property. How are things progressing? As far as being patient...I'm in no hurry. Those slabs will get tucked away. When I'm feeling like I'm starting to get this cabbing thing down pretty good, I'll bring one of those out to knock myself down a notch or two! LOL |
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Post by khara on Nov 9, 2023 7:53:55 GMT -5
Thanks for the note Tommy Same as Jason here, no worries. If you are exhausted or running behind there is no rush. It will be fun to see the cabs but I’m so busy, it will be a while before I decide what to do with them. |
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