adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Mar 16, 2007 0:05:38 GMT -5
Hello everybody! Since today is my birthday (happy birthday to you too, Jonje) I've decided it's my turn to organize a contest  . I am not a cabber, so the prize is not a cab as usual. But I think that it's "cabbable"  (sorry if the word it's unusual but it's funny and, by the way, you're welcome to correct my English anytime it's necessary). It's a slab (end-cut) of wood from my country, polished (by me) on one face, thickness 5 to 10 mm. I left the back natural, as it is almost flat.  The celular structure is visible (see the close-up in second picture) with a light microscope.  So, the rules are: - let's keep the name simple: at most three words (not counting the linking ones such as with, to, etc); - everyone may choose a single name; you can change your mind and the last post will be taken into account; - the deadline is next wednesday evening (evening at me, probably morning/noon in US, and in Australia  ... better you tell me, Mike) [glow=red,2,300]-precisely till 3 pm according to the official time of RTH[/glow] - then a family meeting (with my 13 years old daughter as president) will choose three to five names which will be posted for the poll. Sorry for not having a better rock, I'm a beginner in slabbing. Good luck and thank you for participating, Adrian |
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Post by creativeminded on Mar 16, 2007 7:01:23 GMT -5
BEAR ATTACK
Tami
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Post by Tweetiepy on Mar 16, 2007 8:00:05 GMT -5
Well I have to say it's a very nice piece.
the image on the front looks like (Manny) the mammoth chasing that sloth (Sid) as the iceberg splits wide open
So my try is: [glow=red,2,300]Ice Age[/glow]
Also [glow=red,2,300]Happy Birthday[/glow]! Hope you have a wonderful day!
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Mar 16, 2007 9:36:09 GMT -5
Looks like Maple wood to me so
Petrified Maple Syrup!
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Rose
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Post by Rose on Mar 16, 2007 11:20:42 GMT -5
Happy Birthday Adrian ! Buffalo in the dawn mist |
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Post by Cher on Mar 16, 2007 13:11:19 GMT -5
Mammoth's End Cause it looks like a wooly mammoth standing on the edge of a cliff.
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desertdweller
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Post by desertdweller on Mar 16, 2007 14:30:30 GMT -5
It looks like fabric to me so how about..............
stone fabric, no wait.....
wooly stone
cross that one out too.....
ok, I got it...
Hard Jacquard....
Yep, thats it!
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desertdweller
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Post by desertdweller on Mar 16, 2007 14:33:56 GMT -5
Also, Warmest Birthday wishes, from me to you!!!! Hope you enjoy the day!! Thanks for the contest!
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Mar 16, 2007 14:48:30 GMT -5
Hi, Desertdweller and thanks for the wishes. Please, "translate" your name 'cause I don't understand it and I wown't like to disadvantage you. Sorry, it's my fault!
Adrian
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Post by cina on Mar 16, 2007 15:41:27 GMT -5
Happy B Day!! I would like to call Fur Kin |
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Post by krazydiamond on Mar 16, 2007 16:16:55 GMT -5
Romanian Rainforest
cool slab!!! thanks for the contest!!! is fossilized (petrified) wood common in Romania??
KD
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dtcmor
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Post by dtcmor on Mar 16, 2007 19:34:12 GMT -5
Happy Birthday Adrian!! Very nice piece!!
It looks to me like a blurred desert scene - almost like seeing it in a dream, so I say....
"Dreamscape"
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Post by sandsman1 on Mar 16, 2007 19:42:14 GMT -5
cellular surprise
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Post by Toad on Mar 16, 2007 20:03:00 GMT -5
Ripples
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Post by snowdog on Mar 16, 2007 22:17:56 GMT -5
how's this ?? --- "buffalo head banger" --- looks like he came running up real fast and ran right into the rock wall , there's a trail of dust behind him to the left -----------
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Mar 17, 2007 0:20:06 GMT -5
Wow!  Just one day and sooo many names! You unleashed your imagination and saw in this slab so many things! KD, here in Romania there are one or two spots with some petrified wood, but by far not as rich as your "petrified forest". This slab is from there. These spots are far from where I live, so I search my wood mostly in riverbeds. Not so many, but I think that's good, as I am more happy when I find one than if they were a lot. To have an idea, last year I've found on riverbeds some 40 pieces (my best day was 10 pieces, but I consider a good day even if I return home with one nice piece). Adrian |
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Post by jjckitti on Mar 18, 2007 10:30:30 GMT -5
Happy birthday!
I choose
ANCIENT ART
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Post by chinook203 on Mar 19, 2007 0:57:57 GMT -5
It reminds me of a deer skin thats been tanned. I am absolutely no good at this......tanned leather isn't very creative.....ummm.........  i give up  |
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Mar 19, 2007 8:55:38 GMT -5
Come on Chinook, you're not afraid handling a crocodile and you're afraid naming a stone? It wown't bite! Adrian |
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Post by hermatite on Mar 19, 2007 13:38:30 GMT -5
Bailey's Irish Cream
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(sorry if the word it's unusual but it's funny and, by the way, you're welcome to correct my English anytime it's necessary).
... better
Just one day and sooo many names! You unleashed your imagination and saw in this slab so many things! 
