rockwolf
noticing nice landscape pebbles
Member since November 2008
Posts: 97
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Post by rockwolf on Nov 10, 2008 8:44:22 GMT -5
Just started out in this hobby! Not even got a tumbler yet (but one hopefully in the pipeline ;D) Have been collecting minerals for some years now and have always been one to pop a pebble (or two!) in my pocket during beach visits! Recently, in Cornwall, I collected quite a few agates pebbles which I'm itching to get polished!! They are quite stunning when wet (to a newbie's eyes! )!! Look forward to joining in your community!
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Post by krazydiamond on Nov 10, 2008 13:35:36 GMT -5
welcome to our shared addiction, rockwolf!
KD
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MidNight~Rocksi3
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since January 2008
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Post by MidNight~Rocksi3 on Nov 10, 2008 13:37:50 GMT -5
Hello Rockwolf..... Welcome aboard.. Glad to see another rockhound join from the UK..
*smiles*
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erbojones
has rocks in the head
Member since October 2006
Posts: 659
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Post by erbojones on Nov 10, 2008 14:27:07 GMT -5
Hello!
Being a Cornish member - I'm intrigued to find out where you found the agate pebbles!!!!
I've only ever found a couple on my local beach - but they are really pleasing when they do turn up!
Hope you have fun on RTH - loads of great people here.
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rockwolf
noticing nice landscape pebbles
Member since November 2008
Posts: 97
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Post by rockwolf on Nov 11, 2008 5:31:41 GMT -5
Thank you all for your welcome! erbojones - Portreath beach!
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erbojones
has rocks in the head
Member since October 2006
Posts: 659
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Post by erbojones on Nov 14, 2008 8:07:15 GMT -5
Aha! Thanks for replying! Might have to take a wander down there one day...... :-)
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Rogue Trader
freely admits to licking rocks
"Don't cry because you are leaving, smile because you were there."
Member since December 2008
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Post by Rogue Trader on Nov 14, 2008 14:47:19 GMT -5
Welcome Rockwolf. I'm also from England, there are others here too I've not been on this site for long, and I have found it very helpful and friendly. Hope you enjoy your stay here.
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rockwolf
noticing nice landscape pebbles
Member since November 2008
Posts: 97
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Post by rockwolf on Nov 15, 2008 17:24:43 GMT -5
Hello Roguetrader!
Thanks! Have enjoyed it here very much already! It's great to see other people's results!Looking forward to getting more involved once I have my tumbler!! ;D
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rockwizz
freely admits to licking rocks
Member since May 2007
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Post by rockwizz on Nov 20, 2008 10:27:06 GMT -5
Welcome onboard. Looking forward to your first pictures on the forum.
Ozzy
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rockwolf
noticing nice landscape pebbles
Member since November 2008
Posts: 97
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Post by rockwolf on Nov 20, 2008 11:59:22 GMT -5
Thanks Rockwizz! I'm very much looking forward to having something to photograph!! I've already accumulated quite a few bits to tumble! Must remember to get into the good habit of taking at least before and after pictures! In betweens as well if I think about it!! ;D
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Post by Bejewelme on Nov 21, 2008 23:06:19 GMT -5
Welcome, at least I can understand your typing, when I went to England I couldn't understand a word with all the accents!!! Everyone is so nice on here, you will have fun. Amber
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Post by sparkles on Nov 22, 2008 13:02:52 GMT -5
Ey Up Lass! It's good to see a fellow Brit on the board! ;D Welcome!!! I'm way out in deepest darkest Norfolk nowadays, but I'm Derbyshire born and bred. Shropshire is such a nice part of the world, I love those valleys lakes and gently rolling hills. Nicely placed for some exciting rock hunting too! Sounds like you had a productive time down in Cornwall - I'm sure Erbojones will be scouring the beaches for Agates! Hope you left her a couple to fin He he he he! I found a couple of wee examples up in Rhyl a few months ago, so I'm looking forward to seeing what you got! ;D We love to see rough pictures as well as the final polished treasures. If you are searching for tumblers and such, drop us a line and I'll pass on my prefered suppliers (some are much better value than others - depends what your buying...). Anyhow - Welcome and have fun! ;D ;D ;D Cheers, Sparkles. p.s. - Forgot to mention for Erbo - Loe Bar, Porthleven comes highly recommended ;D This site is developing at the moment. Not mine, but I like it! www.agatecollectinginbritain.co.uk/index.html
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rockwolf
noticing nice landscape pebbles
Member since November 2008
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Post by rockwolf on Nov 23, 2008 15:35:52 GMT -5
Thanks Sparkles! Shropshire is indeed beautiful! I love it here! Moved here 8 yrs ago from Kent so quite a change!!! I know quite a few mineral collectors from Norfolk! ;D Hoping to get over to the NW coast of Wales some time soon to search out a few agates amongst others! I've just bought the book featured in the link you posted actually! Very good it is too! With only an hour to spare on the beach at Portreath I'm sure I left a few behind!! Lol!
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