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Post by catmandewe on Oct 27, 2009 23:15:15 GMT -5
Jason, Chris and I were out playing around last weekend and decided to stop by a rock shop and visit with the old couple who ran it. They were a hoot and we had such a good time visiting with them. Well to make a long story short, he showed me an estate that he had bought 20 years ago and still had not gone through yet. He offered part of it to me at a price that was too high for me, but too low for him, so I guess that means we met in the middle. Lots of good quality material in this load! Shot from the back of the trailer (Doesn't Chris look cold?) from the front of the trailer Some random closeup shots Angelwing mexican coconuts Going to try to get most of this on my website over the next few weeks. Thanks for looking.................Tony
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Sabre52
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Post by Sabre52 on Oct 27, 2009 23:22:54 GMT -5
Holy cow! You must have so much rock I'm surprised you have any room for your house. I'm blown away by the angelwing in those two trays. Haven't seen any that good in years. If you slice some make sure and post pics. Patterns in that stuff are often really cool.....Mel
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agatemaggot
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Post by agatemaggot on Oct 27, 2009 23:23:29 GMT -5
Now that's the way to pick up rocks !
Neatly sorted and packed carefully in easy to carry wooden boxes !
Nice score Tony !
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NorthShore-Rocks
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Post by NorthShore-Rocks on Oct 27, 2009 23:31:46 GMT -5
Dang Tony, that's unbelievable! What a huge score.
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Post by tkrueger3 on Oct 27, 2009 23:38:32 GMT -5
I can see weeks and weeks of fun, sorting through and photographing what's in those boxes! I bet there's some really outstanding pieces in there. Nice score!
Tom
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Post by rocklicker on Oct 28, 2009 1:31:54 GMT -5
I was just telling Mrs. Rocklicker about your rock buying habbits. I said "most people buy rocks, I buy buckets of em, and Tony buys trailers of them" ;D Cool rocks. I see some nice Brazilians and wood in there! Steve
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Post by Toad on Oct 28, 2009 6:21:16 GMT -5
Yep. I'm sure you'll make your money back and then some. Then you can go back and buy the rest.
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Post by Bikerrandy on Oct 28, 2009 11:20:12 GMT -5
I'm surprized at the amount of Grapes that California goes through. ;D
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Post by Jack, lapidaryrough on Oct 28, 2009 11:49:46 GMT -5
Tony;
Did i see a two box`s of Angle wing / Cary Plume plates?
Jack
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MikeS
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Post by MikeS on Oct 28, 2009 16:40:28 GMT -5
Wow...looks like you'll be set with material for a little while...
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Post by catmandewe on Oct 28, 2009 17:36:41 GMT -5
Thanks for the replies everyone.
Jack, Yes, there are 2 boxes of angelwing, I know where there are 1200 more pieces if you want some. If you are interested let me know and I will check on the prices he wants for them.
Tony
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Post by stoner on Oct 28, 2009 23:06:40 GMT -5
Wow, now that's the way to pick up rocks, all sorted and ready to go! I NEED to make a trip to your house!
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leadhand
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Post by leadhand on Oct 29, 2009 10:04:08 GMT -5
Wow, my keyboard is wet with drool. Amzing purchase!
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SteveHolmes
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Post by SteveHolmes on Oct 29, 2009 22:16:46 GMT -5
Sheeesh....I guess I was too early! Why didn't I wait for a few days. That looks like a great haul! Steve
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