thomtap
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since December 2007
Posts: 237
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Post by thomtap on Dec 13, 2007 16:10:51 GMT -5
I'm Thom Tapp, a 56 year old Pastor from Kingston TN. I have loved rocks and minerals since childhood. I have enjoyed lurking here and reading a lot of very informative posts. I hope to become more involved in lapidary soon, but most pastors can't afford many toys... unless you count air conditioned dog houses... <grin!> anyway, I hope to make new friends here, and learn a lot.
Thom Tapp Kingston TN
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Sparky
starting to spend too much on rocks
Still diggin'...
Member since October 2007
Posts: 147
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Post by Sparky on Dec 14, 2007 9:31:33 GMT -5
Welcome to the RTH family, Thom. You're gonna find the best bunch of rockers here, along with more info than you can shake a rock...errr...stick at. lol We look forward to hearing from ya and, if ya don't know already, we just LOOOVE pics. So, until ya get more toys and start posting pics, glad to hear from ya and have ya aboard.
Rus
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thomtap
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since December 2007
Posts: 237
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Post by thomtap on Dec 14, 2007 10:21:30 GMT -5
Thanks for the welcome! I'm thinking about starting with a new "tile" saw from Lowes for cutting my stones. The lapidary saws are a bit much for me right now. Also, I want to get a grinder and put a diamond wheel on it for shaping. I'm not a tightwad, just broke!
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daddydave
starting to shine!
Member since June 2007
Posts: 44
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Post by daddydave on Dec 14, 2007 13:25:09 GMT -5
Welcome Thom - being from TN you're not alone. I'm from rural Polk Co. down the river from you. Are you a rock hound also, or just a grinder?
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thomtap
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since December 2007
Posts: 237
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Post by thomtap on Dec 14, 2007 14:27:01 GMT -5
Only a Rock Hound so far. My son and I love hunting agate, fossils, and any other interesting rocks. You aren't too far from me... I live in Kingston!
Thom Tapp
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huffstuff
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since August 2007
Posts: 1,222
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Post by huffstuff on Dec 15, 2007 23:51:25 GMT -5
Welcome, Thom!
Amy
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Post by cpdad on Dec 18, 2007 22:18:33 GMT -5
welcome thom....funny little website ya got there ;D....there are all kinds here....from a to z....so dont let that frazzle you in the least ;D..we all likes each other ;D...kev.
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AgateHeaven
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since September 2007
Posts: 197
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Post by AgateHeaven on Dec 21, 2007 1:14:18 GMT -5
Did you say AGATES?? lol Welcome welcome! They have some really great info in this forum and the people...well....they are awesome!!!! I love it! Welcome again!...AgateHeaven
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