GatorGann
off to a rocking start
Just having fun with rocks.
Member since March 2005
Posts: 11
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Post by GatorGann on Mar 15, 2005 19:11:14 GMT -5
Hello everyone, I'm new to this board. I have always had a fasination about rocks. As a kid I went to North Carolina ruby mines with my fokes. I have really gotten into rocks, minerals and fossils since I went to the big Denver show in September 2004. I have 3 tumblers a 10" rock saw and a 15" vibrating lap I made for geodes and slabs. Geodes are my favorite. We live in Denver and I have joined 3 rock and mineral societies here. Can't wait till fieldtrip time.
Now I have 2 boys (11 & 14) and we are about to go to Utah to collect. I'm still trying to figure out exactly where we will collect. I have the Utah Gem Trails book for starters.
If any of you have directions to collecting sites near Moab or Nephi I would greatly appreciate getting a copy of them.
I'm married to a non-rock nut. The only rocks she like is diamonds. lol. I'm an environmental engineer and work for a consulting firm in Denver, CO. We clean up gas stations that have had releases.
Well I just wanted to say hello to everyone.
Dale
GatorGann Go Gators (University of Florida)
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Post by krazydiamond on Mar 15, 2005 19:56:10 GMT -5
welcome to the board, Gator-Gann-Dale, i just read an article about rockhounding in Moab..it was in the latest Lapidary Journal.
good luck in Utah, the board has a few members there, maybe they can give you a few tips..
KD
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Post by sandsman1 on Mar 15, 2005 21:42:39 GMT -5
hi and welcome dale --im sure i herd someone talking about those places so im sure you will get some hints take alook in the (location) forum you will prob find the thread
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Rose
Cave Dweller 
Member since November 2004
Posts: 875
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Post by Rose on Mar 21, 2005 6:40:43 GMT -5
Welcome to the board Dale  |
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rfuller
starting to shine!
Member since February 2005
Posts: 39
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Post by rfuller on Mar 21, 2005 15:17:16 GMT -5
Welcome to the board, Dale. I think that over time you will fine a wealth of information here.
I am a geologist who has done the same type of consulting work for the last 33 years that you are doing.
Let us know how your rock hunting goes and what you are tumbling that you found!
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Post by Cher on Mar 21, 2005 15:49:47 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum Dale.
I found a beautiful geode down by Castle Rock many years ago. You've got some beautiful stones out there. Good luck with your trip.
By the way ... "You Go Dad" I think it's great that you're introducing your kids to rock hounding. It's a great way to get them out into nature and to spend quality time together.
Cher
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Duckbean
fully equipped rock polisher
Looking for rocks in all the wrong places
Member since February 2005
Posts: 1,072
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Post by Duckbean on Apr 3, 2005 22:58:51 GMT -5
Just wanted to say Hi
Dale, and welcome to the board!
Bob
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Banjocreek
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since March 2003
Posts: 1,115
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Post by Banjocreek on Apr 3, 2005 23:58:20 GMT -5
Welcome dale. You don't sound like much of a newbie, with a set-up like that You may have some good words for us on some of this polishing excercise we put our selves through -Banjo |
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GatorGann
off to a rocking start
Just having fun with rocks.
Member since March 2005
Posts: 11
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Post by GatorGann on Apr 5, 2005 18:55:10 GMT -5
Hey Banjo;
I'm still trying to figure out the most economical pollish. I've bought aluminum oxide in bulk but it doesn't give me a good. I guess I will use it between my 500 grit and a different pollish. I guess I will have to find a supplier for Tin Oxide that doesn't charge $10+ a pound.
And my Utah trip was awsome.
Dale
GatorGann
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texmom
spending too much on rocks
When life gives you lemons, squeeze it on fried catfish!
Member since February 2005
Posts: 344
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Post by texmom on Apr 10, 2005 17:33:39 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum. Now TEXT really am a newbie. I live in a little apartment and get my rocks from the driveway and local Lowes!
Anyway, I have learned so much reading the information here and going to websites recommended here. I am like the fat dietician... I know what to do now, I just need to do some of it.
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