Another Natural Cab

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Another Natural Cab Jul 25, 2007 22:05:17 GMT -5

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Here is a somewhat natural from Big Sur. I find these scattered all over the bottom mainly in the gravel and sand areas. the ocean acts like a natural tumbler and tumbles the crust off and leaves a nice polished form. They aren't really perfect, but all I have to do is a little sanding and they come out nice. Here is another from my last dive trip:

The natural straight out of the ocean:

Lady B driving up their electric bill Hello! I'm Lady BeaBea. Oh Look! A Rock! Member since May 2007 Posts: 2,260	Another Natural Cab Jul 25, 2007 22:45:42 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lady B on Jul 25, 2007 22:45:42 GMT -5 You know, that would look real nice next to some of the shells that come out of the ocean on this side of the country! ;D Lady
	And Mother Earth spoke to me about her children and Lo! there were the rocks and minerals, the geodes and thundereggs, the crystals and agates. And I clasped them close to my heart. And Mother Earth smiled and welcomed me into her family. And I played with all the children in joy and peace forever as we all tumbled about.

adrian65 Cave Dweller Arch to golden memories and to great friends. Member since February 2007 Posts: 10,790	Another Natural Cab Jul 25, 2007 22:48:28 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by adrian65 on Jul 25, 2007 22:48:28 GMT -5 Till now I thought you have no competitor in jade cabbing, but be aware, the Ocean is right behind you! I suppose you polished it, or you found it that way? Adrian
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joe still telling self it's just a hobby Member since June 2005 Posts: 4,900	Another Natural Cab Jul 25, 2007 22:51:10 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by joe on Jul 25, 2007 22:51:10 GMT -5 What really scares me is that you use this stuff for driveway gravel. Anyone wanna raid Tony's driveway?
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Deleted Deleted Member Member since January 1970 Posts: 0	Another Natural Cab Jul 25, 2007 22:52:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2007 22:52:03 GMT -5 Adrian, I did clean it up on the pixie machine. But these are pretty easy, most of the work is done.

luv2hound freely admits to licking rocks I try & I try, but dang it! Those rocks just keep ending up in my pockets Member since June 2007 Posts: 890	Another Natural Cab Jul 26, 2007 16:55:20 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by luv2hound on Jul 26, 2007 16:55:20 GMT -5 Oh my goodness! That is very nice. In the first and second pic, it's like looking through a glass bottom boat into the ocean and your sitting on top of kelp bed. The kelp is waving and swirling around. ~~Mitzi~~

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Another Natural Cab Jul 26, 2007 17:54:40 GMT -5

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Post by spikeict on Jul 26, 2007 17:54:40 GMT -5

Tony it is so cool you dive for this stuff. For most of us when someone picks up a rock or a cab we can say well I walked around in a field and found it or bought it. You can say Well I was diving at somewhere between 80 and 100 feet and my favorite mermaid showed up, led me to this one winked and swam off. Who is going to disagree?

Aye, fight and you may die, run, and you'll live... at least a while. And dying in your beds, many years from now, would you be willin' to trade ALL the days, from this day to that, for one chance, just one chance, to come back here and tell our enemies that they may take our lives, but they'll never take... OUR FREEDOM!

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Deleted Deleted Member Member since January 1970 Posts: 0	Another Natural Cab Jul 26, 2007 18:06:45 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2007 18:06:45 GMT -5 Spike, A guy can only dream!!!! Mitzy, your right it does look like kelp. Under water in Big Sur its like swimming thru a forest.
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Lady B driving up their electric bill Hello! I'm Lady BeaBea. Oh Look! A Rock! Member since May 2007 Posts: 2,260	Another Natural Cab Jul 26, 2007 19:11:21 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lady B on Jul 26, 2007 19:11:21 GMT -5 I feel a title coming on...how 'bout "Kelp Bed Pearl"? Come on, MItzi, help me out here. Lady B
	And Mother Earth spoke to me about her children and Lo! there were the rocks and minerals, the geodes and thundereggs, the crystals and agates. And I clasped them close to my heart. And Mother Earth smiled and welcomed me into her family. And I played with all the children in joy and peace forever as we all tumbled about.

Deleted Deleted Member Member since January 1970 Posts: 0	Another Natural Cab Jul 26, 2007 19:45:48 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2007 19:45:48 GMT -5 Lady B. I will include this cab along with the other 2 rock sculpture/cab in the "Mermaids Tear" contest in the comp section. The stakes are a lot higher now!!!! You are definitely a finalist.

luv2hound freely admits to licking rocks I try & I try, but dang it! Those rocks just keep ending up in my pockets Member since June 2007 Posts: 890	Another Natural Cab Jul 26, 2007 20:58:42 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by luv2hound on Jul 26, 2007 20:58:42 GMT -5 O.K. Lady B. I like the name you gave it, but I"ll give it a shot. How about "Fortress of the Sea"? ~~Mitzi~~

Tony W has started giving rock gifts Ahh, Opal. I love the fire and flash! Member since May 2007 Posts: 3,435	Another Natural Cab Jul 26, 2007 23:35:02 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tony W on Jul 26, 2007 23:35:02 GMT -5 Man, you already have me thinking about spending the life savings on Opal after looking at your work, but now I have to figure out how to pay for an "ocean tumbler". Tony

Cher In Memoriam Tumbling is addictive - Resistance is futile - You will be assimilated Member since August 2004 Posts: 14,072	Another Natural Cab Jul 27, 2007 11:36:45 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cher on Jul 27, 2007 11:36:45 GMT -5 joe said: What really scares me is that you use this stuff for driveway gravel. Anyone wanna raid Tony's driveway? Ok ... you are joking right? Joe? Tony?
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joe still telling self it's just a hobby Member since June 2005 Posts: 4,900	Another Natural Cab Jul 27, 2007 11:53:16 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by joe on Jul 27, 2007 11:53:16 GMT -5 Of course I'm joking!!! If he used it all in the driveway there wouldn't be enough to line the fishpond!!
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