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Post by beefjello on Nov 26, 2013 18:54:05 GMT -5
Just finished sorting through the rough I bought at auction Sunday. Took pix of most of it, the rest will have to wait another day. Supposed to be packing for our trip right now, so I better hurry before the boss gets home  I had the winning bid on this lot.. $40 plus 15% 'buyers premium'. I think I scored pretty good! In no particular order Corals   Palm  Kinda stumped.. either very cellular wood or some kinda bone  rough side  Rocky Butte  cut side with part of its mate  Sodalite  Another stumper, plumes with salmon streaks   other cut face.. anyone know what this is?  Nice plumes here.. maybe West Texas?  Stumped again but love it.. anyone know?  Lace chunks  Sagenites  Flame Agates  Uncut agate nodules  Some yummies   Royal Aztec  Rutile  A nice shade of jade  Some small Rhrodo chunks, a windowed fa and a couple small opals.. could not capture the fire  And some slabs that will have to wait 'till later  Hope you all enjoyed the pix! Everyone have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!! |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2013 19:18:11 GMT -5
Holly Molly that was one hell of a deal. I would have to name them all as my favorites.
Nice send off for a trip. If the trip goes to crap you will have something really good to look forward to. I hope that does not happen and you have a great trip.
Be safe
Jim
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Post by herchenx on Nov 26, 2013 19:20:31 GMT -5
Wow that is a great score
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Post by panamark on Nov 26, 2013 19:26:53 GMT -5
Holy cow that is a fantastic deal! They just kept getting better and better! That is a huge chunk of sodalite
Congrats on that haul!
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Post by Thunder69 on Nov 26, 2013 19:56:03 GMT -5
Way to go Midas..LOL...Between you and Tony Ya'll are doing something/living right ...nice score Brian....John
Your coral looks like Petosky stone...
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Post by beefjello on Nov 26, 2013 21:34:10 GMT -5
Thanks guys! John, I'm pretty sure you could fit my entire rock collection on one of Tony's weekly trailer hauls.. with room to spare |
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Post by jamesp on Nov 26, 2013 21:40:08 GMT -5
Needed sunglasses for that batch.
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Nov 26, 2013 23:15:49 GMT -5
Congrats beef, you've done it again!
I agree with the West Texas ID, but that's as close as I can get. The one after it looks kind of like a West Texas rock, too.
Chuck
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Post by bsky4463 on Nov 26, 2013 23:25:04 GMT -5
Booyah! Nice score....
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Post by pghram on Nov 26, 2013 23:29:07 GMT -5
What a haul! That Royal Aztec & Rutilated really caught my eye.
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Post by mibeachrocks on Nov 27, 2013 8:40:40 GMT -5
Nice haul. Second one looks like a Petoskey stone. If you have not worked with it before, jugglerguy and drummond island rocks can give you some pointers. It is a softer rock (3 -5) and can be difficult to polish.
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Post by Tonyterner on Nov 27, 2013 10:25:44 GMT -5
Oh sure just keep rubbing it in Brian. lol Lotta great stuff there, faves are the Rocky Butte, west Texas plume, flame agates, Royal Aztec................
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Post by jollyrockhound on Nov 27, 2013 11:58:24 GMT -5
yeah wow drool nice |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2013 17:56:10 GMT -5
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Post by beefjello on Nov 27, 2013 19:36:39 GMT -5
Thanks guys! Sitting here in a motel in west Hollywood on Christa's Kindle while she gets ready for a concert we're taking in tonight. First time ever posting on this hope it works! Tomorrow we're heading to Carlsbad for the next few days. Her birthday is tomorrow and she wants to be at the beach so at the beach is where we will be. Crazy holiday traffic getting here today.. 6 hour drive. Unwinding with a couple barley pops |
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Post by beefjello on Nov 27, 2013 19:38:45 GMT -5
Looks like the post took yes? |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2013 23:14:43 GMT -5
Looks like the post took yes? Yes. Too bad you drove right by me and we can't Meetup. Would love to meet our bride and introduce mine. Have fun in hollywierd. Pics for comedy! |
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Post by grayfingers on Nov 29, 2013 11:06:18 GMT -5
Wow as always Brian finds rocks that are "a sight to beheld" Thanks for the show!
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Post by carloscinco on Nov 29, 2013 12:03:48 GMT -5
Top of the line haul!
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Post by roy on Nov 29, 2013 15:14:10 GMT -5
nice rock beef I really like the big cell wood!
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