tinman
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since May 2005
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Post by tinman on May 2, 2005 17:46:50 GMT -5
i HAVE BEEN READING FOR AWHILE YOU ALL SOUND LIKE NICE PEOPLE THAX FOR INFO IT HAS BEEN A GOOD JUMPING OFF POINT i LIVE IN ORLANDO FL YES RAT TOWN. I DO NOT HAVE ALOT OF LOCAL ROCK BUT I HAVE ALOT OF GRANITE I KNOW THE OWNEROF A COUTERTOP CO. I GET IT CHEEP I WORK ALOT AT THE LOCAL BREAD CO. HERE IT TOWN i HAVE FIVE KIDS AND A GREAT WIFE MY SON IS IN THE NAVY IN WASHINGTON
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Post by sandsman1 on May 2, 2005 19:26:52 GMT -5
hi tinman first a big WELCOME ---- now down to biz you got five rockhounds to convert so your job if you wish to except it will be to assimilate them -- by taking them rockhounding even if there yellin and screamin NOOOOO hahaha they will get the bug sooner or later,, all family trips will have stop off points to collect rocks at least 5 lb each for each rockhound in training so get up offa that thing and assimilate them
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tinman
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since May 2005
Posts: 197
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Post by tinman on May 2, 2005 21:03:46 GMT -5
I'VE GOT THE 2 YEAR OLD PICKING UP ANY ROCK SHE CAN GIT HER HANDS ON IT IS FUNNY BUT SO COOL. MY SON IS GOING TO BE SENDING SOME SOON. THAX FOR THE TIP I' LL KEEP YOU POSTED
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Post by Tweetiepy on May 3, 2005 8:25:06 GMT -5
Hey there Tinman - welcome aboard!
Not sure if this rule applies here on this board, (someone can correct me if I'm wrong or if I stuck my foot in my mouth) but text in caps is really hard to read - some people interpret it as shouting, but I just think it's harder to read.
PS: I can, however, feel you excitement in your post! - I'm sure you'll enjoy this cozy place, and your sure to find any help you need!
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Rose
Cave Dweller 
Member since November 2004
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Post by Rose on May 3, 2005 8:34:01 GMT -5
Hi Tinman Welcome to the forum. My kids love the rocks too, I had my seven year old helping me recharge the barrel at the weekend and picking out the bits that were ready to move on. He also staked his claim on a couple of pieces that he wants when they are finished !  |
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nugget24k
starting to shine!
Member since May 2005
Posts: 28
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Post by nugget24k on May 3, 2005 11:14:17 GMT -5
Hi Tinman,
I'm a newbie here too, but this looks like it's going to be lots of fun. Sounds like you have a good start for a rock club. What a great way for the family to spend time together. Almost all of our vacations when our three boys were home were trying to follow directions in some gem trails book or one of the Rock and Gem, Gem and Mineral, Lapidary Journal, etc magazines. We've ended up some really strange places, but brought home some great treasures as well as memories. Tell your navy son many thanks for watching out for us. I appreciate the sacrifices our soldiers and sailors make.
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Post by Fidalgo Island Rock hound on May 4, 2005 12:11:29 GMT -5
Hi Tinman! I'm pretty new here too, but I'm getting lots of great info and seeing great rocks. I moved away from Washington a couple of months ago and truly miss the great rocks that can be found on the beaches there. I'm sure the rocks that your son sends will wonderful.  I got some of my best rocks when I lived in Oak Harbor. I have 3 sons, 4, 12, and 14. My younger 2 are my junior rock hounds. They loved beachcombing and bringing home treasures. ;D Now we'll have to start hunting rocks along the river where I live now, since there is no saltwater beach here on the high plains of NE Colorado. haha |
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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 May 4, 2005 19:28:37 GMT -5
Hi Tinman welcome to the board. There are a lot of us newbee's on here any more. I have a great wife, a son, and two fantaskic grandchildren. We all are into rocks or beading or both. Lots of great people on the board Just goofed! Forgot the great dauther in law good place good people!
Bob
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tinman
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since May 2005
Posts: 197
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Post by tinman on May 4, 2005 23:54:50 GMT -5
thax all I think you all are good people. I hope to be posting soon. but I have alot of  ?? hope you all can ansir thax too all the tinman |
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Banjocreek
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since March 2003
Posts: 1,115
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Post by Banjocreek on May 5, 2005 0:05:32 GMT -5
Welcome aboard 'tinman'.
You have questions?
This here is the place to get them answered.
Have fun!
-Banjo
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deepsouth
fully equipped rock polisher
He who rocks last rocks best
Member since January 2004
Posts: 1,256
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Post by deepsouth on May 7, 2005 1:45:35 GMT -5
Hi Tinman family , welcome all to this great disease of rockhounding . I just wish I had had time to start it earlier .
I have 6 kids and all but one have brought me rocks to tumble or cut and yes it is great to see the smiley faces once the polish is done. They have all grown up now.
enjoy
Jack
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I got some of my best rocks when I lived in Oak Harbor. 
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