ronnsrockroundup
starting to spend too much on rocks
Hurry up and wait.
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Post by ronnsrockroundup on Nov 11, 2024 16:37:30 GMT -5
Congrats to realrockhound . As soon as I saw the cab you posted I knew if it wasn't a winner something was seriously wrong. I thought it was a great theme, but agree that the 2 should be separated. When you open it to healed cracks that really brings in a wide range of materials. This is definitely the most excited I've been for second place. I definitely don't feel like "the first loser". I was watching closely and that part of the race was really tight. Thank you realrockhound for offering such a generous prize! I didn't even realize until now that I was number 13. My lucky number. I married my wonderful wife on the 13. (42 years is 2 days away) Ha, me too. It's been almost 30 years and my son's birthday is also on the 13th. Very lucky # for me. That's why my vote went to you. All are excellent, but 13 is, well 13. Congrats to everyone, even you Evan  |
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Post by Rockoonz on Nov 11, 2024 18:33:48 GMT -5
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realrockhound
Cave Dweller 
Chucking leaverite at tweekers
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Post by realrockhound on Nov 11, 2024 19:08:11 GMT -5
Thank you Lee. Much appreciated |
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dshanpnw
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since December 2020
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Post by dshanpnw on Nov 11, 2024 19:19:21 GMT -5
Congratulations to realrockhound and what a wonderful competition this was. I will have to set aside a nice slab with holes for next time. |
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realrockhound
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Chucking leaverite at tweekers
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Post by realrockhound on Nov 11, 2024 19:23:29 GMT -5
Congratulations to realrockhound and what a wonderful competition this was. I will have to set aside a nice slab with holes for next time. Awesome. And thank you. Was kind of a funny theme for me. Couldn’t find a piece to work with for the life of me that I thought would make a nice cab. Then slabbed that piece off and gave it a go. |
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whalecottagedesigns
spending too much on rocks
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Post by whalecottagedesigns on Nov 11, 2024 23:24:22 GMT -5
Congratulations! It was a monster cab!
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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 12, 2024 9:25:26 GMT -5
I KNEW that was a winner! Congrats on a job well done.  |
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Tommy
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Post by Tommy on Nov 12, 2024 9:36:42 GMT -5
I agree with the above comments. In hindsight… I should have separated the two characteristics. Definitely it's in hindsight for me too. I had every opportunity before the contest to offer advice on the theme but also saw it as increased opportunity for entries. All in all it was a banging success so  |
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rocknrob
has rocks in the head
If Costco only sold slabs in bulk...
Member since May 2024
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Post by rocknrob on Nov 12, 2024 9:49:38 GMT -5
Of course after I make my cab entry is when I start finding random holey slabs in my collection. I just remember panicking and flipping through 4 shoebox totes of them like some kind of geological rolodex. I'm hoping someone soon chooses "sodalite" in my super newbie days I bought 8 pounds of the stuff and now I've got at least a dozen slabs with 4 rocks that still need slabbing.
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Post by victor1941 on Nov 13, 2024 13:26:47 GMT -5
Congratulants for a great cab and surefire winner! Keep them coming.
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realrockhound
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Chucking leaverite at tweekers
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Post by realrockhound on Nov 13, 2024 14:15:19 GMT -5
Congratulants for a great cab and surefire winner! Keep them coming. Thank you Victor. Greatly appreciate the compliments |
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Post by miket on Nov 14, 2024 13:29:14 GMT -5
Congrats and the cab and the win, nicely done!
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realrockhound
Cave Dweller
Chucking leaverite at tweekers
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Post by realrockhound on Nov 14, 2024 13:52:31 GMT -5
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rockbrain
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Post by rockbrain on Nov 17, 2024 13:09:41 GMT -5
I ended up with 2nd place on this one but totally feel like the winner. I received the box of slabs yesterday from realrockhound that was for the winner (or second place if he won) He was very generous with some beautiful material and I can't wait to get started with it. |
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