Agate nodule from beefjello's grab-bag

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Agate nodule from beefjello's grab-bag Feb 1, 2014 14:48:40 GMT -5 adrian65 and GeorgeStoneStore like this

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Post by Tommy on Feb 1, 2014 14:48:40 GMT -5

First of all want to make sure I thank beefjello again for the thoughtful grab-bag of rocks he and his wife brought to the Quartzsite bbq. The highlight of every bag was one of the highly coveted RTH stickers - my bag happened to have two stickers attached (heehee) which I of course didn't say anything about because we have two rock-hounding vehicles

In the bag of rocks was a little agate nodule with red/yellow fortification showing on one end - it also had a crack showing so I wasn't hoping for a lot but as I cut it by hand the crack turned out to be very short lived and I got two flawless little slabs from the nodule.

I cabbed this one and left the rough edges and prong-wrapped it as a gift to my granddaughter - tonight we are driving down to where she lives to see her perform in her first play. I'm sure she's going to love it as much as I had fun making and wrapping it.

Thanks again Brian - you guys went above and beyond and it's appreciated. I'd love to know where the nodule came from - if you have more I would buy some from you or make a trade if I have something you would want.

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jamesp Cave Dweller Member since October 2012 Posts: 36,612	Agate nodule from beefjello's grab-bag Feb 1, 2014 16:08:31 GMT -5 Tommy likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jamesp on Feb 1, 2014 16:08:31 GMT -5 Beautiful agate, like well above average. Great presentation Tommy.

rockjunquie Global Moderator Member since March 2012 Posts: 35,018	Agate nodule from beefjello's grab-bag Feb 1, 2014 16:26:46 GMT -5 Tommy likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockjunquie on Feb 1, 2014 16:26:46 GMT -5 THAT is a gorgeous stone! I like the wrap- it lets the stone keep its shape. Great choice.

Tommy Administrator Member since January 2013 Posts: 12,989	Agate nodule from beefjello's grab-bag Feb 1, 2014 16:55:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tommy on Feb 1, 2014 16:55:49 GMT -5 Thanks! It really is a beautiful little stone. I don't think my first round of pictures did it justice :-)
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Agate nodule from beefjello's grab-bag Feb 1, 2014 18:36:42 GMT -5 Tommy likes this

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Post by beefjello on Feb 1, 2014 18:36:42 GMT -5

Wait.. I want that one back!! (freaked)

Hehe.. your very welcome Tommy! I dropped a small uncut Laguna nodule into each bag. Glad yours was a winner.. you never know. I'm sure your Granddaughter will be thrilled with both the exceptional job you did cabbing and wrapping it

Sure enjoyed meeting you and Eva, and thanks for keeping the Sam Adams flowing all night (mario)

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Thunder69 Cave Dweller Thunder 2000-2015 Member since January 2009 Posts: 3,105	Agate nodule from beefjello's grab-bag Feb 1, 2014 19:56:31 GMT -5 Tommy likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Thunder69 on Feb 1, 2014 19:56:31 GMT -5 Sweet stone and wrap...John
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drocknut no longer being taken for granite I'd rather be rockhounding Member since December 2008 Posts: 8,191	Agate nodule from beefjello's grab-bag Feb 1, 2014 19:59:47 GMT -5 Tommy likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by drocknut on Feb 1, 2014 19:59:47 GMT -5 That is really a beautiful stone and you did a great job on the wrap, I'm sure your granddaughter will love it. Brian does give out awesome gift bags.
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roy gets rocks for Christmas no rock gets left behind Member since October 2010 Posts: 6,396	Agate nodule from beefjello's grab-bag Feb 1, 2014 21:53:55 GMT -5 Tommy likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by roy on Feb 1, 2014 21:53:55 GMT -5 that is a awesome piece stone wrap all works well together!
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adrian65 Cave Dweller Arch to golden memories and to great friends. Member since February 2007 Posts: 10,790	Agate nodule from beefjello's grab-bag Feb 1, 2014 23:14:36 GMT -5 Tommy likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by adrian65 on Feb 1, 2014 23:14:36 GMT -5 Such beautiful colors in that nodule, and your copper wrap goes fantastic with them. Adrian
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Agate nodule from beefjello's grab-bag Feb 2, 2014 9:25:44 GMT -5 Tommy likes this

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Post by Sabre52 on Feb 2, 2014 9:25:44 GMT -5

Great stone and I really love the minimalist wrap. It's cool when the wrap accents the pattern rather than covering too much of it up, especially on things like fortification agates where a full face pattern is showing.....Mel

grayfingers Cave Dweller Member since November 2007 Posts: 4,575	Agate nodule from beefjello's grab-bag Feb 2, 2014 10:35:49 GMT -5 Tommy likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by grayfingers on Feb 2, 2014 10:35:49 GMT -5 Ditto the above comments! What a beautiful merging of specimen and cab.
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rockpickerforever In Memoriam RIP Jean Bradley, you are forever loved Member since July 2011 Posts: 12,069	Agate nodule from beefjello's grab-bag Feb 2, 2014 11:39:01 GMT -5 Tommy likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockpickerforever on Feb 2, 2014 11:39:01 GMT -5 That is sweet, Tommy! I got a nodule in Beef's goodie bag as well, I hope it's half as nice as that one. Great work and great wrap!
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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	Agate nodule from beefjello's grab-bag Feb 2, 2014 12:00:34 GMT -5 Tommy likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gr on Feb 2, 2014 12:00:34 GMT -5 Great piece Tommy I really like the creativity and the craftemenship is very good. Well done young man!
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Deleted Deleted Member Member since January 1970 Posts: 0	Agate nodule from beefjello's grab-bag Feb 2, 2014 12:48:18 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2014 12:48:18 GMT -5 what? I have a laguna nodule!?!?? Dang, thanks Brian.

pghram has started giving rock gifts Member since May 2009 Posts: 3,897	Agate nodule from beefjello's grab-bag Feb 2, 2014 16:00:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by pghram on Feb 2, 2014 16:00:23 GMT -5 Beautiful cab & wrap. I really like that style. Rich