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Post by Rockoonz on Apr 1, 2010 22:26:24 GMT -5
It arrived today, the box was waiting for me when I got home. What an awesome gift! And in a nice Easter basket with some extra treats as well.  Slabs and rough. I don't know what much of it is, I recognize the Rocky Butte, the Imperial, the Rhodonite, and the Turitella, but I'm not sure about the rest. That large potato shaped rock is intriguing, should I be slicing it?  All those cab preforms are nice, I'm really looking forward to finishing them.  Thanks, Fran for this gift that I did nothing to deserve. It will help to remind me of the gift we will be celebrating on Easter. Lee |
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Post by rockrookie on Apr 2, 2010 3:24:51 GMT -5
great prize !!!
nice material , have fun !!
---paul
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Post by frane on Apr 2, 2010 18:13:21 GMT -5
I am so glad that you like it! Let me see if I remember what is in there...Second picture, top left starts with red jasper w hematite from Sheri, next to that is 2 chrysocolas that were from Jamie, desert dweller, and a picture jasper. Next row is dark blue dumorterite, the one in the center is a KY Geode. The small ones that I have cut open are an orange or yellow calcite but I love the pattern on the outside of that one. The bottom left is a turritella that I just cut this past weekend. I received that from Sheri and it has some wonderful fossils in it! the pink and green is a unikite from here in VA and another picture jasper and the one on the far right is either a snake river agate or graveyard point. I can't tell from here. The others you know.
I just hope you can use them!
Have a wonderful Easter!
Fran
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Post by beefjello on Apr 2, 2010 19:06:12 GMT -5
Nice basket of goodies, congratz! ;D
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Post by Toad on Apr 4, 2010 7:47:22 GMT -5
Thank you, Fran from the Pappas family as well. I'll try to get pics later today. She sent a beautiful bloodstone pendant for my wife (wrapped in gold and silver) - whose guess would have won - had I been wise enough to use it. She also included a geode that my son is looking forward to cracking open. And some slabs - including sodalite, porcelain(?) jasper, snake river agate, and some Idontknowites.
My in-laws are in town. My father-in--law just doesn't understand how people can just give stuff away. He asked me 3 times if I bought the stuff. "No, Fran is just really nice." Along with all the other RTH'ers. He obviously doesn't believe in something for nothing - he is very cynical. (like someone else I know - 'clears throat guiltily')
And Pez - there was a bunny pez dispenser. My son tore into that first thing this morning.
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Post by Roller on Apr 4, 2010 13:25:47 GMT -5
Thanks Frane!!!! Frane definately knows how to make a Easter basket ... Me and the family sat around opening the box the night before Easter and everyone got something extra special ... Even my 2 month old son Gabriel has the cutest little outfit .... Many Thanks ...Words cannot express my gratitude !!!!! Greg
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Post by Bejewelme on Apr 5, 2010 8:07:14 GMT -5
WOW Fran!!! What nice prizes!!!! I am not surprised Fran is a super sweetie, and I can't wait to see her in a few weeks!!!
Amber
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Post by frane on Apr 5, 2010 18:54:51 GMT -5
I am glad everyone got their gifts! Well Toad, in a way your father in law is right. I selfishly want to see what anyone does with the rocks when you all get around to it  That, to me, is the best kind of fun! Amber, I am looking forward to seeing you again as well!!! Fran |
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That, to me, is the best kind of fun!
