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Post by sandsman1 on May 7, 2004 17:52:15 GMT -5
hi all --can i put in a my 2cents hahaha i just want to say bein a newbe to this hobby i love all the dif opinions and sugestions i see on the forum especially from somebody who turns out nice bunches of rocks on a reguler basis like james does he seems to like to experiment which is a good way of finding dif ways to beat a stubburn rock hahaha, i have picked up quite a few new ideas from reading his post-s and from alotta others here if it wasent for this forum id prob still be lookin at my first tumbler still in the box haha cause when it came i was lost, so im hopin that the opinions and the great new ideas keep commin cause id hate to hafta hire somebody to come cart all the stuff ive bought so far to the basement hahaha, what im getting at is opinions and proving a guess was right or wrong and posting it is what this forum is all about, and i for one dont care who figs it out i wanna hear about it hahaha, because i bought a buncha new toys and dont know the first thing about most of them, but with all you guys and gals help im gonna make something to be proud of sooner or later hahahaha
i asked what i thought was a dumb question awile back and it was answered and i wasent made to feel dumb and i hope that spirit never dies because if you dont wanna ask a question or write a post about what you have found because of fear of being put down for it then this forum is gonna die real fast and i enjoy comming here and posting with all my new friends so CANT WE ALL JUST GET ALONG hahaha ( see how i sliped that in there) hahahaha seeya-s all later ---john
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bwalters
has rocks in the head
Member since March 2004
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Post by bwalters on May 8, 2004 1:18:20 GMT -5
AMEN, Sandsman! I kinda think we should all value each others opinions, learn from them or ignore them, and ENJOY our hobby and our new friends here! Barbara
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Post by sandsman1 on May 8, 2004 2:43:41 GMT -5
hey barb i realy wanna see what you and llana are cookin up with that cross i have lots of broken slabs that had a crack here and there and they just snaped wile cuttin them big and small, and i could allways cut to fit if i hafta so dont forget the pics id like to make one for my moms bedroom wall after i get a look at yours, are ya spacing the pieces or in a tight fit like laying tiles----ok seeya---john
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James
freely admits to licking rocks
Member since October 2003
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Post by James on May 8, 2004 4:02:49 GMT -5
Posting pictures of shiny rocks doesn't make you better than everybody else, it just means that you posted better pictures than anyone else that has posted pictures. This board shouldn't be about "hero worship" or "who's better than someone else. Since when was this a contest of who is the best? Or who is better? We all help each other out around here. No one is trying to be a "hero." We all take pride in our work and we obviously try to post the best pics we can. But keep in mind, these projects take up to 3 months at times. There is no "trick photography" here. There are many great batches of rocks around here from a many different members. So why give me grief about my accomplishments and/or opinions?
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llanago
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since January 2004
Posts: 1,714
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Post by llanago on May 8, 2004 10:23:48 GMT -5
Seems RockyHorror has his panties in a wad over James for some reason. Pretty riduclous, if ya' ask me.
So, what's the deal RH? From the time you joined the forum you have sent little zingers at James. Seems you are going out of your way to distrupt the harmony of this board.
"Problem here Warren, is that you seem to think that only certain OPINIONS can be posted here. "
What a pantload! We value James' opinion because he constantly turns out a beautiful batch of polished stones and is always helpful to us newbies.
"But your assumption that he is beyond question is somewhat ridiculous!"
Another pantload! No one has ever said that James or anybody else is beyond question. What is ridiculous is your behavior since you joined this forum.
"This board shouldn't be about "hero worship" or "who's better than someone else", and to imply that ANYTHING is beyond question is being very shallow indeed."
Hero worship? Oh, for heaven's sake, get a grip! We admire and respect James because 1) he produces beautiful stones and 2) he is always KIND and more than willing to offer his advice when asked about something. He has established a track record here of being a great guy, while you have established a track record of - what exactly - except being meanspirited toward James.
If you have advice or opinions to offer, I am sure that we would all be interested in hearing it. Most of us are newbies and are more than willing to learn. So, when you are able to offer your opinions and advice without putting other members down, we will probably be more than happy to listen.
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donwrob
has rocks in the head
Member since June 2003
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Post by donwrob on May 8, 2004 14:50:46 GMT -5
Well said llanago. This thread is bizarre . I don't know you RH, but it seems you have picked a perfect name for yourself. I think you have read into these post what you have percieved them to mean, but you are mistaken. Either that or you are one of those people who find some sort of twisted joy when people don't get along and things are in turmoil. We are all rock lovers here, kind of like a family. Therefore we all care for each other in a strange sort of way, even though none of us has ever met in person. My guess is that you are simply attempting to flame, and if I was a moderator here it would have been over by now, as you no longer would be a member. Lighten up, you won't upset our agate cart here, it can't be done. Later, Don
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Post by sandsman1 on May 8, 2004 14:58:19 GMT -5
agate cart toooo funny don hahahahaha
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llanago
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since January 2004
Posts: 1,714
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Post by llanago on May 8, 2004 18:39:18 GMT -5
Hey I recognize that stone! It's petrified rat poison!
you won't upset our agate cart here
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;
You are in rare form today! LOL!
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