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Post by joe on Jun 29, 2005 19:41:45 GMT -5
Hi, my name is Joe. I am a rock addict. This started when I was a child and always picked up rocks. It hasn't ended yet. I can't go anywhere without looking for a good rock or two. Half the things that are mentioned in the "You know you're a rockhound when..." thread are things I already do, and the rest of them sound like good ideas to me. I've wanted a tumbler since I was a kid, but it never happened. I bought a Lortone 33b a few months ago and I love it. I saw MY first polished rocks about 2 weeks ago and I feel like a kid again! This is so cool! Then I started reading the posts here and I took a closer look at my treasures. Cracks here, holes there. Damn. I have to learn more about this. So I have been reading posts and old posts and learning more than I imagined. Of course my second batch hasn't come out of rough yet because I'm not happy with the grind. A C/E 3lb. unit snuck in here somehow after reading all about the problems with it. $24.00 just can't be beat. It's like I read all your posts and got a jolt of experience in tumbling. That and instructions on how to become experienced. This forum is so cool. Anyway, you're not helping at all when it comes to my rock addiction but I'm really glad you all are here. Thanx, Joe
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Post by krazydiamond on Jun 29, 2005 20:08:13 GMT -5
Hi, Joe! welcome to our shared addiciton. we are all just really big kids in here, playing with rocks. glad you found our corner of the world.
KD
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littlejimie
starting to spend too much on rocks
A rolling stone gathers no moss
Member since January 2005
Posts: 170
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Post by littlejimie on Jun 29, 2005 20:42:34 GMT -5
Welcome, Joe! This is a great place to learn and share! Jim... (imagine all those rocks in Colorado)
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Post by Cher on Jun 29, 2005 21:11:39 GMT -5
Hi Joe,
Welcome to the forum. You've definitely come to the right place for those with the rock addiction. Don't look for a cure here though, you won't find it. *smile* Only thing you find here is stuff that just encourages it.
Cher
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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 Jun 29, 2005 22:57:58 GMT -5
Hay Joe you will love it here thax for joining our love for rocks
I say the rocks in my head will take a great shine
you just need to help get them out ha ha
Tinman
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Post by joe on Jun 29, 2005 22:59:11 GMT -5
Hi. Thanx for the welcome. It feels comfortable here. Lilllejimie I do imagine all those rocks in Colorado. It's just that most of the rocks I find locally are crumbly sandstone. I think my part of Colo. is where all the driveway gravel comes from! I don't really know places where you can just go in with a hammer and tools and start loading up rock. If anyone does know of such places (or how to find them without getting taken away by a sheriff's deputy for trying to remove the state heritage in small chunks) in N. Colo. please let me know.
This rock tumbling was supposed to be a slow, part time sort of hobby that didn't take up a whole lot of time. So why am I spending so much time learning about rocks and loving it? I surrender.
Joe
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Post by rockyraccoon on Jun 29, 2005 23:36:14 GMT -5
welcome joe. no we are no help at all with a cure but we love being a part of the problem : ) . hope you have a digital camera so we can see what you are working on.
kim
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cuervo73
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since April 2005
Posts: 185
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Post by cuervo73 on Jun 30, 2005 0:59:28 GMT -5
Welcome Joe... you are on your way I see: two tumblers already. Next, you will want a grinder, then you will want a saw, then anuther bigger tumbler, then a double-barreled one for PP and polish. It never ends.  ed |
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Post by joe on Jul 1, 2005 0:03:41 GMT -5
Hi all. Yes, this is becoming a bigger problem fast. I found myself in Harbor Freight today, you know they have a tile saw for 49.00. I held back from that (I'll never buy anything expensive without reading about it here first) but I fell for some "diamond" bits for my drill. Considering how cheap they were I'm not too sure if I expect too much but hell, a few weeks ago it never occured to me that you could drill or shape rock like this. I'm getting too psyched up over this! Oh the rocky path I am following:~}
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Post by joe on Jul 1, 2005 0:14:17 GMT -5
No digital camera yet but I can see I'm gonna want one soon. The trouble is on the one hand is a camera, and on the other hand is more tumbling rough. I only get a small retirement check each month so I need to budget this in fast... LOL, the way I handle money this hobby is gonna be trouble! Oh well, I asked for this.
Joe
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Post by sandsman1 on Jul 1, 2005 19:34:02 GMT -5
hi joe welcome - i think it was james brown who said --- DONT FIGHT THE FEELIN HUUUAAA hahaha
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Post by joe on Jul 1, 2005 23:55:11 GMT -5
OMG- Those cheap diamond bits really DO drill rock! This is like revelation to me. Good feeling to realize I too can be "Master of Rocks". This IS gonna be fun! Now where did my free time go?
Joe
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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 Jul 3, 2005 22:36:06 GMT -5
Welcome Joe. Forget the camera for now buy more rock!Oh and tools can't forget them.Watch out for ebay they got lots of rocks and tools and on and on! If I'm on there too long the wife just flips the switch ! There goes the budget for the month.
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stefan
Cave Dweller 
Member since January 2005
Posts: 14,113
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Post by stefan on Jul 16, 2005 9:45:28 GMT -5
There is no hope for any of us!
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Post by joe on Jul 16, 2005 20:08:28 GMT -5
This gets worse fast. Now I just spent 120 bucks at The Rock Shed. Well, you all made it sound so good... Yeah right, this is "kid in the candyshop" time!
Bad Joe
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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 Jul 17, 2005 16:31:44 GMT -5
Hey Joe get used to it! I tell myself every day no, no, no! If I try really hard it's works for a day or two. then it's, wow I got to have that rock.
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Post by joe on Jul 17, 2005 20:20:53 GMT -5
So when does the support group meet?  Naw... this is fun! |
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Post by Cher on Jul 17, 2005 20:29:31 GMT -5
Hahaha Support group? Where? Who ... naw, there ain't one cuz none of us wants to get cured.
Cher
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Debs
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since February 2005
Posts: 1,252
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Post by Debs on Jul 17, 2005 21:45:02 GMT -5
We just do the bonding thing!  |
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stefan
Cave Dweller
Member since January 2005
Posts: 14,113
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Post by stefan on Jul 18, 2005 9:49:34 GMT -5
Hmmm I have been good till Yesterday- I saw Arkie's opal wood and lace- and I ordered some before my wife even had a chance to think about it- I just sent the check- and well She's not mad but the words CUT OFF are the only thing she will say to me! I have to stop buying rock!
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Naw... this is fun!
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