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Post by joe on Nov 7, 2005 21:59:26 GMT -5
Sands if those teeth are ready for a steak then you are a good healer! May your steaks be juicy.
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Emerald
spending too much on rocks
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Post by Emerald on Nov 8, 2005 8:02:20 GMT -5
*chuckles*
Doc...you are a nut! (wanting to grab his teeth to cast) Man that would have been terrific! Talk about a conversation piece!
I agree...you must heal fast Sands....sure am glad you're on the mend!
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Post by docone31 on Nov 9, 2005 18:10:18 GMT -5
Sands is really getting settled in. He started looking at houses, over the internet for this area. He is relaxing, cutting again, and helping in the shop. He is getting out and starting to know the area.
I wanted his teeth, fresh, bloody, to cast. I thought it would be real cool. Those plastic teeth just do not cut it.
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Post by Cher on Nov 9, 2005 18:18:44 GMT -5
Ewwwwwwwww I'm sorry Doc, but that's just gross.
Glad to hear you're healing so well Sands, I can't wait to see some more of your cabs.
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Post by docone31 on Nov 9, 2005 19:39:30 GMT -5
If you think the teeth are a little unconventional, you should see the mutant cockroach we have down here. I wish I had a picture.
Full grown, it is about 1 1/2" in length, with a single probiscus extending out of its mouth. It injects a toxin into the victim. They have been seen more, and more here.
The next time I see one, I am going to cast it in silver.
That will make a great pendant.
It is called an hunter cockroach. We also get a giant waterbug that gets up to 2" in length. The venom from that digests the body from the inside out. There is no antitoxin.
I want to cast one of those also.
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Post by parfive on Nov 9, 2005 22:32:56 GMT -5
Hey Doc - How bout a cockroach/waterbug battle in Thunderdome.
Winner gets cast in silver.
Loser dissolves.
Rich
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Post by rockyraccoon on Nov 10, 2005 1:44:01 GMT -5
looking at houses! oh he's a floridian already. at least you are in the south now!
kim
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Emerald
spending too much on rocks
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Post by Emerald on Nov 10, 2005 7:26:46 GMT -5
Rob (hubby) has a job offer in Lake City, Fl. He took a drive down there to check it out. Sadly, he didn't like the area and I don't think we're moving, nor is he likely to take the job. We were really both pumped up at the thought of moving to Florida. Alas, he's still hunting for a job..... I thought it would be neat to give it a shot and maybe find a few places along the coast that might start buying some of the stuff I'm making to support my rock/silversmithing habit. *sighs*
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Post by docone31 on Nov 10, 2005 8:32:10 GMT -5
You mean you missed out on all the pickup trucks, rednecks, pit bulls, and just plain dumb bunnies?
Lots of fleamarkets here though, if you can get past the prejudice. No one wants anyone to succeed.
Hard to explain. It takes a different approach. Everyone here has a junk yard mentality. Everything is by the gram.
I sell nothing by the gram. Art is one off. You have to be tough, but a person can break through, boy.
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Emerald
spending too much on rocks
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Post by Emerald on Nov 10, 2005 9:12:06 GMT -5
Anything is better (as far as income) than being a painter. My last royalty check was $14.28. Time to retire my paint-brush and replace it with a torch! It may take me a year or two...but I'm convinced I can do it. Just not sure of the path yet. They don't make maps for where I'm going. (yep...I think it's the menopause that's talking again)
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Banjocreek
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Post by Banjocreek on Nov 10, 2005 14:28:38 GMT -5
Sounds like Sands is in the midst of a grand new adventure, and I am happy for him. Doc, you are a good man and I can't imagine a better companion and mentor. Cheers to you guys; and what you have going is just so cool. From PA to FLA. What a world of differance. I'll be anxious to see some pics soon myself. Like a screen play with a happy ending  -Banjo |
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Post by ladyt on Nov 10, 2005 14:32:58 GMT -5
Where about in Florida are you docone31? I live on the
outskirts of Orlando. I'm looking for a place in Dawson or
Lumpkin Ctys. in Georgia myself. Will be putting house on
market after the holidays. Hopefully it will sell before
summer is over so I can get my son in school up there.
Hey Sands, Where's the pictures?? LOL glad your feeling
better.
LadyT aka Tonja
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Post by docone31 on Nov 10, 2005 16:10:41 GMT -5
I am just north of Tampa, in New port Richey.
I want to go back to Alaska.
Floriduh is a great place, except for the heat, so daggoned flat, all the palm trees, calm water, southerners, and surrounded by water. Remove those factors and it is ok.
You from Rat Town? I understand why you are on the move.
Haaeey Mickey!!!!
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Post by krazydiamond on Nov 10, 2005 18:22:34 GMT -5
so, if i wanted to send Sands a snail mail, would he get it c/o your address, Doc?
KD
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Post by docone31 on Nov 10, 2005 18:55:02 GMT -5
Yeah, just put it C/O Sands. He goes to the mail also.
He would love to hear from yuz.
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Post by sandsman1 on Nov 13, 2005 19:12:59 GMT -5
hi all well im seein the jewlery biz dont stop when the the shop closes doc and jen come home eat and start workin repairs and special orders into the night they never stop and i see why people just hand them jobs or projects and say ill be back and they just try and keep up with the flow hahaha doc needs a clone to keep up with all the work heres afew rough shapes i did i have finished them now but you will see flaws in this pic theres amathist from kim and a emerald doc got me to cut for a customer to set theres a piece of mount saint helens doc found himself and a piece of tonys big sure jade and a pic jasper piece  |
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Post by Cher on Nov 13, 2005 19:43:28 GMT -5
Woohooooo There you go Sandsman you're back in business. That amethyst looks great, can't wait to see it finished. I totally forgot I have some nice big chunks of amethyst, I'll have to try cutting them.
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Post by docone31 on Nov 13, 2005 19:51:19 GMT -5
Cher, you will not be able to see the Amythist in the upper left hand corner. It is sold. Same with the Emerald. I sold it, with two emerald earrrings set in sterling.
The Amythist was wrapped in 14K/20 square wire, with swirls, the back side also wrapped, but differently. It was a two sided wrap.
The Emerald was set in .925, with 14K wire around the bezel. The plate was shaped the same as the Emerald, with twisted 14K wire soldered to the intersection of the .999 bezel, and .925 plate. Twisted wire was used as the bail.
I do not want to tell the selling price. No one would believe it. One of Sands pieces, I sold and the person who bought it flew here from Seattle just to pick it up. I have a few customers who fly from NY, Seattle, Anchorage, Costa Rica, Madrid.
So, the emerald and amythist are gone. The rest will be samples to help Sands cut for individual customers.
The more samples, the more people want one cut for them.
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Post by sandsman1 on Nov 13, 2005 20:09:18 GMT -5
if you guys seen jerry springer thats kinda like what its like at docs shop all but the fightin hahaha hes makin a braclet for a lady with her husbands ashes in it and this biker guy comes in and and wants his skull ring fixed he fell aslepp wile ridin and run his own hand over with the ring on hahaha --- if nuttin else its fun ---- so i think im gonna like it here if nuttin else i get to smile everyday hahaha
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Post by nepherite on Nov 13, 2005 20:31:47 GMT -5
Sands,
Excellent work, the jade also looks nice. Glad your having a good time there !
Tony
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