adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Sept 7, 2012 23:20:37 GMT -5
Hello, everyone! Some days ago Ina and me took a trip to Danube. The water level was low - the lowest one since we visit this place. So, our expectations in finding beautiful rocks were high. And, as you will see, they were confirmed  So, this is the place:  And, just few minutes after arriving, right on the bank...  This piece was so big that I only rolled it over it on the bank in a more secure position, such as the raised waters won't cover it again.   And very close to this first find...another big beauty!  This one has an even more appealing look with that cute knot and a very visible wood grain.   I had to borrow a wheelbarrow from some local fishermen to carry this piece to the car:   Ina also found some beautiful pieces:    And, a little further upstream...  ... we found a cycad!   This is the find of the day I think despite the size and the beauty of the two trunks you've seen above. Thank you for looking, Adrian |
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Post by herchenx on Sept 7, 2012 23:33:59 GMT -5
Man, that is some great stuff!
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Post by bhiatt on Sept 8, 2012 0:09:33 GMT -5
Nice action shots. Thanks for posting them.
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hand2mouthmining
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Post by hand2mouthmining on Sept 8, 2012 1:18:33 GMT -5
What a great days collecting, Adrian. The Danube certainly didn't leave you blue!
:cheesy:
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Post by deb193redux on Sept 8, 2012 7:22:26 GMT -5
looking good
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Post by NatureNut on Sept 8, 2012 8:09:21 GMT -5
Wow Adrian... what great finds!! What are your plans for them? Will you show us what they look like cleaned up?
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Post by mohs on Sept 8, 2012 11:49:17 GMT -5
rock'n the danube
must be an old family tradition
Adrian: do you think the wood came from that area
or was washed down from the Black Forest?
Ed
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Post by Jugglerguy on Sept 8, 2012 12:52:33 GMT -5
Must be some good fishin' on that river if the fishermen bring wheelbarrows with them!
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Post by tntmom on Sept 8, 2012 15:03:50 GMT -5
Oh what a GREAT day!!! Beautiful material and scenery. I love seeing your posts Adrian!
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Post by texaswoodie on Sept 8, 2012 15:05:48 GMT -5
Agggggghhhh! My pet wood brother found a cycad before I did! Awesome Adrian!
More pictures please and a cut side if your going to cut it.
Curt
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Post by Sabre52 on Sept 8, 2012 18:52:50 GMT -5
Wow what a trip Adrian! Great looking wood and the cycad is awesome. Really want to see that one cut open....Mel
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Post by Bikerrandy on Sept 8, 2012 19:15:08 GMT -5
Great finds and great pics!!  |
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Post by beefjello on Sept 8, 2012 19:34:36 GMT -5
Wow awesome finds Adrian!!! This looks like the same area you hounded when Karen was there? Can't wait to see them cleaned up.. especially that cycad!
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Sept 8, 2012 23:09:16 GMT -5
Thank you everyone. Yep, Brian, that's the exact spot where we hounded with Karen. Sharp eye, good memory. Curt, just to put a lil salt on the wound, that's my 2nd cycad ;D But the good news is that I intend to cut it (not very soon, but I'll do it) and when I'll do I'm gonna send my pet wood brother a patch for his wound Ed, looking at the sharp, rough aspect of the specimens I doubt they come from anywhere upstream. Besides, Danube is a very slow river and it's impossible to carry down such rocks for hundereds and hundereds of miles. So I'd say definetely local. Joanne, plans for them? Deccorate the house. I think we need a bigger house, LOL  Adrian |
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Post by Toad on Sept 9, 2012 6:47:48 GMT -5
Thanks for the pics, Adrian. Great trip.
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Post by frane on Sept 9, 2012 9:00:41 GMT -5
That was a wonderful trip and great finds! Thank you for sharing it with us!
Fran
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Post by texaswoodie on Sept 9, 2012 9:10:25 GMT -5
Thank you everyone. Yep, Brian, that's the exact spot where we hounded with Karen. Sharp eye, good memory. Curt, just to put a lil salt on the wound, that's my 2nd cycad ;D But the good news is that I intend to cut it (not very soon, but I'll do it) and when I'll do I'm gonna send my pet wood brother a patch for his wound Ed, looking at the sharp, rough aspect of the specimens I doubt they come from anywhere upstream. Besides, Danube is a very slow river and it's impossible to carry down such rocks for hundereds and hundereds of miles. So I'd say definetely local. Joanne, plans for them? Deccorate the house. I think we need a bigger house, LOL Adrian Woo Hoo! Curt |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2012 18:32:53 GMT -5
Must be some good fishin' on that river if the fishermen bring wheelbarrows with them! lol yes indeed. It is called the Wels.  and you can learn more here: animal.discovery.com/fish/river-monsters/wels-catfish/Nice Petrified wood and cycad! Wow! Congrats on lucky rock hounding trip! Do you also see other desirable stones? Like agates or similar? |
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Post by adrian65 on Sept 9, 2012 22:27:36 GMT -5
WOW, what a monster fish! No I haven't seen any like that over here but they could exist though.
No, no agates at all. Only some limestone fossil snails. Most of them broken, few of them intact.
Adrian
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Post by catmandewe on Sept 9, 2012 23:11:41 GMT -5
Nice trunks and great cycad!
I love seeing your pictures, thanks for sharing them with us.
Have a great day my friend..............Tony
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