American Agate/Jasper Database Files (Aug 6, 2013)

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American Agate/Jasper Database Files (Aug 6, 2013) Jan 31, 2021 17:36:12 GMT -5 RWA3006, rockpickerforever, and 5 more like this

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This is an update to this wonderful thread - and project initiated by Lowell Foster elementary with forum member support most notably Sabre52. Special thanks to John Thunder69 for stepping up and saving the complete set of Dropbox files and preserving Lowell's work here.

In this era of unreliable online 3rd party hosts, and after what has been somewhat of a juggling process to keep these important files alive, and at the request of rockjunquie that emerged from this thread, I believe that I have successfully consolidated the complete set of Lowell's files. All of these files have been uploaded to the www.RockTumblingHobby.com domain for the simple purpose of safekeeping. All intellectual property rights of the information and photos provided are retained by the owners, same as they were when they were posted on this forum. If anyone sees a discrepancy where I have not uploaded a correct (most recent) version, or have trouble opening of any of these files please bring it to my attention.

The 2012 Index files:
2012 Agate Index Vol 1 Southwest.pdf
2012 Agate Index Vol 2 Northwest.pdf
2012 Agate Index Vol 3 California.pdf
2012 Agate Index Vol 4 The North.pdf
2012_American_Agate-Jasper_Ind.pdf

The 2011 and earlier Index files:
Agate_Index_vol_1_2nd_ed_.pdf
Agate_Index_vol_2.pdf
Agate_Index_vol_3.pdf
Agate_Index_vol_4.pdf
Agate_Index_vol_5.pdf
Agate_Index_vol_6.pdf
Agate_Index_vol_7.pdf
Agate_Index_vol_8.pdf
Agate_Index_vol_9.pdf
Agate_Index_vol_10a.pdf
Agate_Index_vol_10b.pdf

Lowell's "Artists of RTH" series files:
2011 Portfolio - Bob Rush Brazilians
2011 Portfolio - Dan Heuer Lapidary Alphabet
2011 Portfolio - Dan Heuer Rare Earths
2011 Portfolio - Steve Haynes Lakers

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rockjunquie Global Moderator Member since March 2012 Posts: 31,888	American Agate/Jasper Database Files (Aug 6, 2013) Jan 31, 2021 17:39:04 GMT -5 Tommy likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockjunquie on Jan 31, 2021 17:39:04 GMT -5 Thank you, Tommy. This deserves to be preserved.

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American Agate/Jasper Database Files (Aug 6, 2013) Jan 31, 2021 20:09:30 GMT -5 Tommy likes this

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Jan 31, 2021 17:39:04 GMT -5 rockjunquie said:

Thank you, Tommy . This deserves to be preserved.

For. Ever. Thanks, Tommy!

An awesome resource those guys did a while back. If some of these have been updated, I guess I'll just replace the old versions in my computer.

Mel Sabre52 , have you stayed in contact with Lowell elementary?

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Tommy Administrator Member since January 2013 Posts: 12,291	American Agate/Jasper Database Files (Aug 6, 2013) Jan 31, 2021 21:19:20 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tommy on Jan 31, 2021 21:19:20 GMT -5 Thanks guys - It would be even cooler if we had a way to keep building them.
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American Agate/Jasper Database Files (Aug 6, 2013) Jan 31, 2021 22:07:02 GMT -5 Tommy and jasoninsd like this

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Post by hummingbirdstones2 on Jan 31, 2021 22:07:02 GMT -5

Thanks Tommy.

We didn't have 2012 Vol. 4 - The North. I just looked through it for the first time.

Looks like Vols. 5 and 6 were not completed, from the notes found in Vol. 4 on pages 140 and 141.

In the list above, the 2012_American_Agate_Jasper_Ind appears to be the same file as Vol_1_Southwest.

These are worthy of preservation for all of us, and all those who might see them in the future.

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American Agate/Jasper Database Files (Aug 6, 2013) Jan 31, 2021 22:31:20 GMT -5 rockjunquie and jasoninsd like this

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Jan 31, 2021 22:07:02 GMT -5 hummingbirdstones2 said:

These are worthy of preservation for all of us, and all those who might see them in the future.

Just old stock rescued from the bowels of RTH.

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American Agate/Jasper Database Files (Aug 6, 2013) Feb 1, 2021 9:05:59 GMT -5 jasoninsd likes this

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Post by hummingbirdstones2 on Feb 1, 2021 9:05:59 GMT -5

Yeah. It is some of the "good" old stock, though.

We got one small slice of chain coral in an estate buy some years ago, and had no clue what it was. It's in Vol. 4 - The North.

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Feb 1, 2021 11:03:10 GMT -5 jasoninsd said:

I downloaded all of these last night. Now I'll have something to divert my attention when my wife puts on "90 Day Fiancé"! LOL

Almost the same scenario in my house last night. Except the 90 Day Fiancée part. I have them all downloaded and ready to read.

These are fantastic resources! Thanks for making them available again!

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American Agate/Jasper Database Files (Aug 6, 2013) Feb 1, 2021 18:24:12 GMT -5 miket and jasoninsd like this

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Feb 1, 2021 11:03:10 GMT -5 jasoninsd said:

I downloaded all of these last night. Now I'll have something to divert my attention when my wife puts on "90 Day Fiancé"! LOL

Start with Vol 4 - the North. The eye candy in there was giving me heart palpitations. The stuff around you and miket is amazing.

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Feb 1, 2021 18:24:12 GMT -5 hummingbirdstones said:

Feb 1, 2021 11:03:10 GMT -5 jasoninsd said:

I downloaded all of these last night. Now I'll have something to divert my attention when my wife puts on "90 Day Fiancé"! LOL

Start with Vol 4 - the North. The eye candy in there was giving me heart palpitations. The stuff around you and miket is amazing.

LOL - That's exactly the one I used last night for a sidetracking option!

The Chalcedony Nodules were listed as being around Fairburn. I haven't seen any of those yet, but I'll be on the lookout.

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"It always seems impossible until it is done." - Nelson Mandela
"Life becomes easier when you learn to accept the apology you never got." - Robert Brault
"You can't wait until life isn't hard anymore before you decide to be happy." - Nightbirde (RIP 2/19/22)

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American Agate/Jasper Database Files (Aug 6, 2013) Feb 1, 2021 20:57:41 GMT -5 hummingbirdstones and jasoninsd like this

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Feb 1, 2021 18:24:12 GMT -5 hummingbirdstones said:

Feb 1, 2021 11:03:10 GMT -5 jasoninsd said:

I downloaded all of these last night. Now I'll have something to divert my attention when my wife puts on "90 Day Fiancé"! LOL

Start with Vol 4 - the North. The eye candy in there was giving me heart palpitations. The stuff around you and miket is amazing.

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American Agate/Jasper Database Files (Aug 6, 2013) Feb 6, 2021 21:54:19 GMT -5 rockpickerforever, rockjunquie, and 3 more like this

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Post by Thunder69 on Feb 6, 2021 21:54:19 GMT -5

Hey my good rock Family..
Was just stopping by to do my stalking lol..Tommy , Thanks for all you have done to preserve this wonderful archive..I am still rocking , just had a lot of life happen in the last couple of years.keep rocking my friends

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American Agate/Jasper Database Files (Aug 6, 2013) Feb 6, 2021 21:57:42 GMT -5 Thunder69 and rockjunquie like this

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Feb 6, 2021 21:54:19 GMT -5 Thunder69 said:

Hey my good rock Family..
Was just stopping by to do my stalking lol..Tommy , Thanks for all you have done to preserve this wonderful archive..I am still rocking , just had a lot of life happen in the last couple of years.keep rocking my friends

So good to hear from you, John. Stay safe!

Thanks for dropping in, don't be a stranger.

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Feb 6, 2021 21:54:19 GMT -5 Thunder69 said:

Hey my good rock Family..
Was just stopping by to do my stalking lol..Tommy , Thanks for all you have done to preserve this wonderful archive..I am still rocking , just had a lot of life happen in the last couple of years.keep rocking my friends

Hi John, you're welcome and its always good to see you!

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Pat misunderstood rock expert Member since February 2012 Posts: 11,163	American Agate/Jasper Database Files (Aug 6, 2013) May 2, 2022 14:33:39 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Pat on May 2, 2022 14:33:39 GMT -5 Is this wonderful collection in book form? I’d love to spend an evening or more browsing. How can we get the book? Thanks.
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American Agate/Jasper Database Files (Aug 6, 2013) May 2, 2022 15:56:08 GMT -5

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Post by rmf on May 2, 2022 15:56:08 GMT -5

Thunder69 & Tommy There seems to be a problem. There are 18 Dropbox links.
Tommy has 20 titles.
I have found 20 unique files (between both groups). However based on Tommy's titles it appears that "2012_American_Agate-Jasper_Ind.pdf" and "2012 Agate Index Vol 1 Southwest.pdf" are the same file. Sooooo are there 21st pdfs?

BTW Not complaining, This is really GREAT STUFF!!!! I am just Greedy so if there are 21 I want one more:)
Thanks to all who spent time creating these docs.

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American Agate/Jasper Database Files (Aug 6, 2013) May 2, 2022 21:25:29 GMT -5 via mobile rockjunquie and rmf like this

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Post by Tommy on May 2, 2022 21:25:29 GMT -5

May 2, 2022 15:56:08 GMT -5 rmf said:

Thunder69 & Tommy There seems to be a problem. There are 18 Dropbox links.
Tommy has 20 titles.
I have found 20 unique files (between both groups). However based on Tommy's titles it appears that "2012_American_Agate-Jasper_Ind.pdf" and "2012 Agate Index Vol 1 Southwest.pdf" are the same file. Sooooo are there 21st pdfs?

BTW Not complaining, This is really GREAT STUFF!!!! I am just Greedy so if there are 21 I want one more:)
Thanks to all who spent time creating these docs.

I seem to remember being confused myself but figuring out that there were some duplicates. When I get some breathing room from work I'll try to remember.

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