blarneystone
spending too much on rocks
Rocks in my head
Member since March 2010
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Post by blarneystone on Mar 9, 2009 9:13:21 GMT -5
We missed you last year Pete! I guess we'll be missing you again this year... Hope all is well with you....
4 more days!
Dan
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Post by llana2go on Mar 9, 2009 21:55:21 GMT -5
Well, it looks like I am not going to be able to make the WWR Blitz.
In the last two weeks, everything that could go wrong has and as a result, the $ I set aside for the trip had to be spent on more immediate needs, esp if I wanted to continue having hot showers!
Water heater went kapoot and have to buy two new tires so the truck will pass the state inspection. Had one new tire in the budget, but the other one and the water heater meant goodbye WWR trip.
And I won't even get into the freaking ants that have invaded my kitchen and that the lid on one of my 6# barrels blew off today!
Thank goodness that barrel was rolling with Borax and not grit!
I am so disappointed! I have had all my stuff sitting in a pile waiting to be loaded up, my MP3 loaded with some great tunes for the stretch of road where there is no radio reception and have been so excited to meet everyone and collect some cool rocks!
The only good thing that has happen is BE found the Workforce.
It mysteriously disappeared from her house. We knew it had been borrowed by somebody, but couldn't remember who and since we hadn't used it in a couple of years and it hadn't been returned, we figured it was gone for good. When she was helping her daughter sell puppies in front of the hardware store Saturday, a friend of hers came by and told her he had it! He had borrowed it from the guy we had loaned it to when he was redoing his bathroom floor.
Then we remembered the original borrower had asked us if the other guy could use it for his floors. So, the wandering Workforce has returned home and is now sitting in my storage shed waiting for a new blade. I figured since my long overdue vacation had been shot all to hell, I would order a new Hot Dog blade and at least get some rock time in after work next week. Ain't the same as being there, but at least I can do something with rocks besides wait on my tumblers to do their thing. Also got busy and set up the cabbing machine so I can give that a try again. Hopefully with better results this time around!
I might rob a bank or the local Mini Mart and show up after all, but don't keep the lights on for me.
Ya'll have a ball and drink a cold one (or two) for me!
llana
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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2009 7:34:54 GMT -5
I am not going to be able to make the trip either. We are short handed at work and can't get the time off. If there is another get together next year, and with more planning, I will hopefully will make it. Looking forward to the trip photos.
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blarneystone
spending too much on rocks
Rocks in my head
Member since March 2010
Posts: 307
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Post by blarneystone on Mar 10, 2009 8:56:05 GMT -5
I'm sorry to hear that you guys can't make it..... honestly. I plan to go again next year and I hope you all can make the trip. I think every rock hound should try to visit Woodward at least once.
We'll take lots of pics...
Dan
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Silver Lass
spending too much on rocks
diagonally parked in a parallel universe!
Member since March 2007
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Post by Silver Lass on Mar 10, 2009 9:08:17 GMT -5
I'm so sad that you guys can't come. llana, Hang in there. You know Murphy's law. Tony, work
always gets in the way that's why I don't work any more.hehe.
I have to agree with Dan, every rock hound should visit Woodward once in thier life.
Dorothy
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Post by Condor on Mar 10, 2009 18:48:17 GMT -5
For those of you going...on Monday at 9:00 A.M., I will be meeting with Teri who will lead us to the Ritchie Ranch that Rodney mentioned about. It is a $5.00 fee with rocks at 75 cent per pound. Let me know either here, or PM me so that I can give her a rundown as to how many of us will be going to RR.
Condor
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Post by sbreed on Mar 11, 2009 9:14:42 GMT -5
I will miss you all this year! The first Blitz was a blast!
I hope you guys have a ton of fun and tell Jan & Trey I said hello. Maybe I can make it next year!!
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Post by stoner on Mar 12, 2009 12:10:34 GMT -5
I go where the Green Burrito goes!
We're going to miss you Sheri.
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turnedstone
freely admits to licking rocks
Member since January 2006
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Post by turnedstone on Mar 12, 2009 16:08:59 GMT -5
Hi all I am loaded and ready to hit the road its 5: 30 here hope to get there sat. some time. Condor count me in for the Monday trip to hope to see everyone soon.
George
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blarneystone
spending too much on rocks
Rocks in my head
Member since March 2010
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Post by blarneystone on Mar 12, 2009 22:58:26 GMT -5
Have a safe journey all... see you there.
Dan
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kjohn0102
freely admits to licking rocks
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Post by kjohn0102 on Mar 17, 2009 10:09:14 GMT -5
....I guess no one brought a laptop! Everyone is out collecting while we're all here sad and lonley. Hope you're all having fun and taking lots of pictures!
KJ
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Post by frane on Mar 19, 2009 7:27:22 GMT -5
I can only imagine the fun they are having....Ahhh, rock hunting. Instead I am headed off to DC to take people site seeing...I would rather be rock hunting.
Fran
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turnedstone
freely admits to licking rocks
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Post by turnedstone on Mar 21, 2009 23:21:56 GMT -5
Hi All just pulled in it was sure a blast what a great group of rock hounder's just meeting everyone was just the greatest. Then we got to look for rocks all week that was almost as great as meeting everyone. Well off to bed I am beat.
George
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WyckedWyre
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since April 2007
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Post by WyckedWyre on Mar 27, 2009 19:49:06 GMT -5
It was great to meet you, George! Don't be such a stranger.
Nice binoculars!
:oS
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