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Post by Deleted on Oct 30, 2008 20:44:23 GMT -5
After a very long, long time, I finally made it out to do my favorite thing, jade diving. It was a rainy windy day, a great way to get back into it! The swells were starting to build but I made it in for a quick dive. At first glance it looked calm but in the water it was non stop surge. Didn't find a lot of jade around 10-12 pounds, but one made up for for tonnage. I hope to do some more again soon. Here's some pics, it was a great time and good to dive again. Old photo for reference, reminded me of that day.  Nice green bar:    "B" grade but looked to have potential  |
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Post by Bikerrandy on Oct 30, 2008 21:06:34 GMT -5
Nice!! I'd love to go diving for jade one day. I'm a certified diver but haven't been diving in years. My last dive was off the Northern coast of Puerto Rico. No jade there! lol ..... You gonna do some cabs from that? We'll be needing pics of them as well. ;D
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Post by MidNight~Rocksi3 on Oct 30, 2008 21:27:27 GMT -5
Oh damn am i ever jealous...we just now have been getting the diving gear out over here.. (gotta send dad down cuz my kid threw my keys overboard) and unfortunately no jade over here either.. ..
So make sure you do post pics .. that score is killer.. !!!! and remember that choice piece you sent me? yup dad overed on it.. so might have to send him that way to go get his own.. LOL..
Great pics!
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Post by Condor on Oct 30, 2008 21:33:40 GMT -5
Cool. I always like to hear about your diving stories.
Condor
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Post by adrian65 on Oct 30, 2008 23:57:49 GMT -5
Beautiful boulders!
Any chance to find jade on that rocky beach? Or is it already "cleaned" by rockhounds?
Adrian
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2008 0:19:29 GMT -5
Randy dust off the dive gear and drive your bike out. Along the way pick up Roxy and her dad. I am thinking you could outfit for a sidecar for her pops. Call up Condor to meet up with us, it could be a EPIC time!!
Adrian, most all the good jade is now found thru SCUBA. I have a secret spot for beach collecting and when you come out let me know if you all want to go. It's about 4.5 hours south of San Francisco.
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Post by rollingstone on Oct 31, 2008 1:59:50 GMT -5
Wow, that green bar is a real beauty!
-Don
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Post by Tonyterner on Oct 31, 2008 11:15:28 GMT -5
That bar sure is sweet. I've never had the nerve to cab the piece I got from you. Its in my rock collection. Glad to see you are back at it.
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Post by Bikerrandy on Oct 31, 2008 21:53:56 GMT -5
That would be really tempting, Except for the bike ride. It's too damn cold!! lol
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Post by deedolce on Oct 31, 2008 22:12:05 GMT -5
Wow, that one bar is a beauty!! My guy is also a certified diver, and when he moves out here, and wants to get some diving in the Pacific! He's a Northeast coast guy. Hmmm, have to think of a way to get him interested in jade diving!! lol!
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Post by Michael John on Nov 1, 2008 3:09:28 GMT -5
Too COLD to ride??? WHAT? Dude, I rode year-round when I lived in Cincinnati. Gotta admit though, I was one of the few out there with that sort of testicular fortitude. Even most of my AFR Brothers hung-it-up for the winter. Pffft ... God made cows so that you'd have leather for riding!
Tony ... I go through a lot to get my Chrysocolla, but SCUBA diving in rocky surf to get rocks ... I aint sure if you're nuts or just dedicated, but either way you sure have my respect. The piece of jade you sent me sits prominently on my display table, as one of the pieces I consider a genuine treasure.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2008 6:55:20 GMT -5
Thanks michaeljohn, always glad to hear someone treasures the jade I send them. I am pretty sure I am nuts, I have heard it many times from others. I could tell some stories that is for sure. On this dive alone is was really surgy and was doing somersaults the entire time, what a rush! I was mainly in the shallows hunting and was in and out of caves looking for the green gems. Not sure why I do it but have lot's of fun in the process. Here is one I found early in the year after heavy surf, not sure if I posted it up but one of my favs to date:   |
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Post by DeanW on Nov 1, 2008 22:02:10 GMT -5
I am pretty sure I am nuts, I have heard it many times from others. We are all certifiable in one way or another - we must be to like rocks so much! |
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Post by texaswoodie on Nov 2, 2008 7:39:31 GMT -5
Tony, you do it because it's there and you enjoy it. You are one of the "real men" women are always talking about. Don't let anyone tell you any different.
Beautiful jade!
Curt
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Post by SteveHolmes on Nov 2, 2008 10:10:14 GMT -5
Tony,
Awesome finds my Friend! It would be a Thrill to go out and do some diving for Jade with you. I've never done anything like it, but I think I would enjoy it immensely. Like Curt said..."you do it because you enjoy it"! I ask myself why I go hiking in the rugged mtns. that I do and explore the old mines...I say I do it cuz the mtns. have got a hold of me....but I'M the ONE that can't let go. Your bar is spectacular. Just reading the comments; Tony sure spreads the Jade Happiness around. I know I've got a piece from him that I will always TREASURE!
Stay Safe out there Tony.
Steve
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Post by akansan on Nov 2, 2008 11:12:36 GMT -5
Tony - are most of your finds in "shallow" water (20ft or less)? It must amazing - rough seas while diving are interesting to navigate...and then pulling up pieces like that!
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Post by MidNight~Rocksi3 on Nov 2, 2008 11:41:07 GMT -5
lol Tony.. I wouldn't mind that kind of bike ride.. only.. I'd want to be the one driving... lol.. and maybe it's cold where biker is at. but man it's still riding weather this way.. but If Dad is also known for Riding.. and If He decides to sell the boat and buy his Harley (Like he's been wanting to do ) Then maybe I can talk him into a Ride thataway!
*smiles*
p.s.. uh you gonna slice that monster bar up? and if you do.. could you PUHLEEEEZ post the pics of them!
*smiles*
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Post by beefjello on Nov 2, 2008 20:50:50 GMT -5
Great finds Tony! Man I'd be too spooked about becoming a shark snack lol. Well worth the risks though eh!  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2008 22:46:49 GMT -5
Thanks all for the nice replies. I do it because I am like all of you, a Rock Hound.
Steve, let me know when you are out this way and will show you how to dive for jade. It's a real blast.
Curt, very cool complement. I am sure a piece of jade will make it's way to Texas sometime soon.
Akansan, most of the time it is fairly shallow. But you never know, I have found some of my best pieces deep.
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Post by iambluesman on Jul 16, 2012 11:44:49 GMT -5
I know this is an old post but I recognized the stone Tony posted. He gave it to me to grind and polish a couple of months ago and it turned out awesome. Now let me see if I can figure out how to post the pic ..... images.ecwid.com/images/1036054/34166791.jpg hmmm, didn't seem to work. well if you want to see the finished stone, go to the oceans art Jade website, click store, gallery pieces and you will see 6 pics of this primo stone. Took an insane polish. enjoy |
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