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Post by Rockhobbit on Oct 30, 2012 1:05:00 GMT -5
So, a couple of really nice Aussie's stop by tonight to buy one of JC's cars. One of them saw my rock and we began talking briefly about rock and lapidary. Anywho, turns out that one of guys, uncle owns a Cooper Pedy mine and has been hoarding opal. He is now 89 years old and no longer does anything with the opals. The guys will be coming back beginning of December and asked me if I would like a box! Of course I said YES!! The size he motioned with his hands was that of a large flat rate box! CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS?  I am still in shock! I thought he meant a tiny pendant box. I am so grateful! And I CANT WAIT!! |
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Post by geoff on Oct 30, 2012 1:10:40 GMT -5
WOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Awesome score!!
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Post by johnjsgems on Oct 30, 2012 8:21:09 GMT -5
Cool!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 30, 2012 8:43:45 GMT -5
Wow, you should have enough to give all of us one. Well it would be nice if you show all of us one. Happy for you and I hope he is good on his word.
Jim
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Post by FrogAndBearCreations on Oct 30, 2012 8:45:29 GMT -5
Wow, what a score!
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Post by itsandbits on Oct 30, 2012 9:16:44 GMT -5
that'll be a nice score
I'll send you the postage; let me know when it gets there:<))))))))))
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Post by The Dad_Ohs on Oct 30, 2012 9:29:07 GMT -5
congrats on what may be the score of the lifetime.
Post some pics of it when you get it!!
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Post by gr on Oct 30, 2012 15:35:06 GMT -5
The Mother Load comes to mind!
Good for you!
post some pics. love seeing that stuff
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Post by rockrookie on Oct 30, 2012 15:52:39 GMT -5
COOL BEANS !!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Rockhobbit on Oct 30, 2012 17:36:01 GMT -5
I will post pics when he brings the box by. I know it will come. I am pretty sure the opal will still be in rough matrix. Do not know much about Coober Pedy except it is BEAUTIFUL! I am so excited! I just want one large enough to cab and wrap a pendant for me. Opal is my birthstone.
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Post by Woodyrock on Oct 31, 2012 0:30:05 GMT -5
Sheri:
Coober Pedy opal has been long known for its stability........which came about form the practice of leaving the opal exposed on the ground. This was a practice until recently, that has changed due to Chinese buyers. Ahywhoo, Coober Pedy opal from a hoard should be great, and stable. Actually any uncracked opal hoarded dry should be stable.
Woody
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Post by gingerkid on Nov 1, 2012 6:24:00 GMT -5
 That's pretty awesome and kind of them to send you some opals! Coober Pedy is really nice opal and has nice pinfire. I think you'll enjoy cabbing them, and maybe try carving some of it, too, Sheri?  Just cabbed my first Coober Pedy, Allen's Rise Seam Opal, and Lightning Ridge last week. Disastrous. lol. Found it easier to dop with wood glue, clear finger nail polish, and matchsticks.
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Nov 1, 2012 7:12:13 GMT -5
Whooooopeeee!! Awesome! Faaaaar Ooooout! Doing a happy dance here!!!! Can hardly wait, hope he comes back sooner!!!
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Post by Fossilman on Nov 1, 2012 7:20:05 GMT -5
Awesome!
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Post by chassroc on Nov 2, 2012 7:46:25 GMT -5
That will be a lot of fun to go through that box
Charlie
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Post by Rockoonz on Nov 2, 2012 12:42:28 GMT -5
What a nice early Christmas present.
Lee
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I am still in shock! I thought he meant a tiny pendant box. I am so grateful! And I CANT WAIT!!
That's pretty awesome and kind of them to send you some opals! Coober Pedy is really nice opal and has nice pinfire. I think you'll enjoy cabbing them, and maybe try carving some of it, too, Sheri? 
