A few Desert Gardens pix

beefjello
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A few Desert Gardens pix Jan 1, 2012 23:40:50 GMT -5

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Post by beefjello on Jan 1, 2012 23:40:50 GMT -5

Spent a fun day with Christa and my son Robbie down in Quartzsite today. Here's a few pix I took

Some nice Biggs and Deschutes

Carvings

Spheres and bowls

OJ

Huge polished Mook

Agua Nueva

Some nice Tiffany

Some fantastic wood

Turtles and OB carvings

Some lousy pix of some beautiful butterflies under glass

Some impressive cathedrals

And my hero Ralph

Got to jabbing with Tony and forgot to get a picture of him, Chris and their awesome set up.. no pic of Mary Ann either. Dang it.. guess I gotta get back down there ;D

I'll post pix of my purchases tomorrow, just wanted to show a bit of what's going on here in AZ on this fine New Years day. Thanks for coming along with us!

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A few Desert Gardens pix Jan 2, 2012 0:05:19 GMT -5

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Post by SteveHolmes on Jan 2, 2012 0:05:19 GMT -5

Shooot! I knew I should've just drove down there and forgot I had a job. Looks like alot of cool stuff...and that's just a tiny portion. Love those Laguna's....and heck, they even seemed priced reasonably. That little guy for 25 bucks looks like a sweet little gem. Really like those green carvings. And...how much for the NUDIE Obsidian Sun Bather! It would look pretty good in my bachelor rock shop. Can't wait to see what you buy. Tell all the RTH'ers HI and Have Fun.
Steve

NDK Cave Dweller Member since January 2009 Posts: 9,440	A few Desert Gardens pix Jan 2, 2012 0:17:51 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by NDK on Jan 2, 2012 0:17:51 GMT -5 Looks like a fantastic place to paruse for a day. Someday I plan to get there... Thanks for taking the pix! Nate
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frane misunderstood rock expert Member since July 2008 Posts: 11,015	A few Desert Gardens pix Jan 2, 2012 9:29:39 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by frane on Jan 2, 2012 9:29:39 GMT -5 That really looks like a fun place to be! I would be broke though in a matter of minutes! (but happy). Keep the pictures coming! Fran

brent fully equipped rock polisher Member since November 2008 Posts: 1,316	A few Desert Gardens pix Jan 2, 2012 9:51:11 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by brent on Jan 2, 2012 9:51:11 GMT -5 Looks awsome. By looking at the prices, I may be underselling my stuff....oh well, I'll call it introductory pricing...lol.
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shermlock has rocks in the head Member since August 2011 Posts: 612	A few Desert Gardens pix Jan 2, 2012 9:53:22 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by shermlock on Jan 2, 2012 9:53:22 GMT -5 Looks like so much fun. I hope to get at least once. Scott

Bikerrandy can identify rocks - even green ones Say what?? Member since September 2005 Posts: 15,688	A few Desert Gardens pix Jan 2, 2012 10:43:10 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bikerrandy on Jan 2, 2012 10:43:10 GMT -5 Those Biggs slabs are nice!! Great pics, thanks for posting
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LarryS freely admits to licking rocks SoCal desert rats Member since August 2010 Posts: 781	A few Desert Gardens pix Jan 2, 2012 10:50:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by LarryS on Jan 2, 2012 10:50:49 GMT -5 Great pics. We'll be there tomorrow. Save some for us!

beefjello no longer being taken for granite Member since December 2006 Posts: 8,731	A few Desert Gardens pix Jan 2, 2012 12:00:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by beefjello on Jan 2, 2012 12:00:31 GMT -5 Thanks all! Steve, didn't price the sunbather but you're right.. it would look great in a bachelor shop. I couldn't get away with it here Larry there might be a rock or two left lol! Have a safe trip down!
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adrian65 Cave Dweller Arch to golden memories and to great friends. Member since February 2007 Posts: 10,790	A few Desert Gardens pix Jan 2, 2012 23:46:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by adrian65 on Jan 2, 2012 23:46:56 GMT -5 What a great variety of rocks! Amazing! Adrian
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gr driving up their electric bill Man it was cold on the Rim that day Member since September 2010 Posts: 2,979	A few Desert Gardens pix Jan 3, 2012 0:11:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gr on Jan 3, 2012 0:11:23 GMT -5 Thanks for the pix Brian. It's lookin like your pix and others are as close as I'm going to be able to get to Qsite this year dang it!!!! Like Frane said, "keep em coming!"
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A few Desert Gardens pix Jan 6, 2012 14:56:58 GMT -5

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Post by rocklicker on Jan 6, 2012 14:56:58 GMT -5

Made me feel like I was there with ya all. Thanks for the photo tour. Those pet wood rounds are impressive and I love the butterflies. I can imagine attaching a bunch of those to a pet wood stump. Hmm... that gives me an idea ;D

Glad I was not the only one to spot the obsidian lady. That's, uh, interesting.
Steve

rocklicker driving up their electric bill Member since January 2006 Posts: 2,586	A few Desert Gardens pix Jan 6, 2012 14:58:20 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rocklicker on Jan 6, 2012 14:58:20 GMT -5 But I really like that carved duck one in the background. Very cool. Steve

kk has started giving rock gifts What a precious privilege it is to be alive- to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love. Member since October 2011 Posts: 3,223	A few Desert Gardens pix Jan 6, 2012 17:59:02 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kk on Jan 6, 2012 17:59:02 GMT -5 Looks fantastic, yet highly frustrating. I would ne ver have enough money with me to get away happyly. I think, I need to put this place on my "off limits" list together with casinos. LOL
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emyhro4048 spending too much on rocks Member since March 2007 Posts: 396	A few Desert Gardens pix Jan 7, 2012 4:37:27 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by emyhro4048 on Jan 7, 2012 4:37:27 GMT -5 Fantastic pics. Thank's for sharing. Those two large cathedrals took my breath away. How much were they price wise? Ed M.

christopherl1234 has started giving rock gifts Member since March 2010 Posts: 3,282	A few Desert Gardens pix Jan 7, 2012 13:52:14 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by christopherl1234 on Jan 7, 2012 13:52:14 GMT -5 If I remember correctly that dealer quoted me $2 a pound for those. I imagine he would negotiate though.
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Tonyterner gets rocks for Christmas Cuttin', cabbin' and havin' fun Member since June 2007 Posts: 6,962	A few Desert Gardens pix Jan 8, 2012 8:03:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tonyterner on Jan 8, 2012 8:03:37 GMT -5 Your pics make me homesick for Quartzsite. Wish we could have made it again this year. Loved those bowls. I'm sure you made some good purchases.

beefjello no longer being taken for granite Member since December 2006 Posts: 8,731	A few Desert Gardens pix Jan 8, 2012 10:17:58 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by beefjello on Jan 8, 2012 10:17:58 GMT -5 Steve the butterflies on a pet wood stump is a great idea!! Ed I didn't price the cathedrals. Glad you all like the pictures, though this is merely a fraction of what's out there to see.
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