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Post by Garage Rocker on Aug 19, 2016 23:14:00 GMT -5
Whether it's the cab contest or the tumbling contest or both, I'd encourage anyone to enter their work and let everyone see the results of all the knowledge shared here on the forum. It's fun, free and gives you a goal to work toward every month. It's like one of those home makeover shows around here the last day before deadline, sweating bullets sometimes wondering if I'll get something finished. I digress, the point is, do it! Sometimes it even pays dividends. I've been the recipient of two great prize boxes, both having nicer materials than anything I had. The last contest, I lost. The deal was that Tommy would donate his prize offering to the second place (loser) contestant if he won. As expected, he won and followed through on sending me his generous prize. I was feeling a little dirty about taking a prize without winning, until I got that box, that is. Long winded story just to have an excuse to make you all jealous, huh? Enjoy anyway...
Good Lord! 
 
I can not wait to finish these out!!!
THEN, to top it off, there was an additional gift for the missus. A beautiful wrapped pendant for 'putting up with me my new hobby'. HA! All that and a sense of humor too. Can't thank you enough Tommy!
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Post by Tommy on Aug 19, 2016 23:34:52 GMT -5
wait wait wait - there's been a misunderstanding... I meant to send that box back to myself - I guess your box got lost somewhere. I'll be needing that back please. j/k - enjoy  Just for the record Randy is a good guy - and I may or may not have been motivated to punch the prize up a notch or two. A couple of months ago I requested a favor from him and he went above and beyond to personally provide some local Kentucky hospitality for a couple of my family members ... and did it with a smile I might add. Glad she likes the pendant - I don't do gold very often but I had a little bit on hand and the colors of that Kentucky agate were just begging for it. AND ... like the man says, join the damn contests! |
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Post by Garage Rocker on Aug 20, 2016 0:00:16 GMT -5
wait wait wait - there's been a misunderstanding... I meant to send that box back to myself - I guess your box got lost somewhere. I'll be needing that back please. j/k - enjoy Just for the record Randy is a good guy - and I may or may not have been motivated to punch the prize up a notch or two. A couple of months ago I requested a favor from him and he went above and beyond to personally provide some local Kentucky hospitality for a couple of my family members ... and did it with a smile I might add. Glad she likes the pendant - I don't do gold very often but I had a little bit on hand and the colors of that Kentucky agate were just begging for it. AND ... like the man says, join the damn contests! I didn't even mention the extra special touch with the KY agate stone. I guess not everyone knows what that is already. Kudos again!  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2016 0:11:56 GMT -5
The best thread....
Ever
In the entire history of the universe!!
You guys are the best.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2016 0:12:58 GMT -5
Oh
And that Gary green is amazing!
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Post by Tommy on Aug 20, 2016 0:22:02 GMT -5
Oh And that Gary green is amazing! That's self-collected with assistance from a couple of rock stars here on the board - lets go get some more! haha |
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Post by txrockhunter on Aug 20, 2016 8:28:11 GMT -5
Very nice touch Tommy! I've had similar dealings with Randy Garage Rocker and he has always gone above and beyond! As for you, Randy......Make sure to practice Tommy's fine gesture, from time to time. That way all of us runner-ups will have something to look forward to! BTW....are you going to finish those cabs in the lot-o? |
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Post by havasumike on Aug 20, 2016 11:29:32 GMT -5
Great pieces! I like the way the black background makes the rocks stand out.
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Post by metalsmith on Aug 20, 2016 13:16:29 GMT -5
Wow, wow and wow ... in that order!
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Post by orrum on Aug 20, 2016 18:48:36 GMT -5
That's sure nice Tommy! One of the few prongs wire wraps I have seen and liked!
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Post by Garage Rocker on Aug 20, 2016 19:24:41 GMT -5
Very nice touch Tommy ! I've had similar dealings with Randy Garage Rocker and he has always gone above and beyond! As for you, Randy......Make sure to practice Tommy's fine gesture, from time to time. That way all of us runner-ups will have something to look forward to! BTW....are you going to finish those cabs in the lot-o? Thanks Jeremy, very nice of you. I am doing the prize box for the August tumbling contest, I think. Getting my months confused, maybe. Anyway, I get the chance to pass on some of the joy.
And I do plan on giving the Lot O some work with those cabs. I'd love to have wheels to work on, but not yet...
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Post by fernwood on Aug 22, 2016 21:45:10 GMT -5
Very Wow!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2016 22:06:02 GMT -5
Very nice touch Tommy ! I've had similar dealings with Randy Garage Rocker and he has always gone above and beyond! As for you, Randy......Make sure to practice Tommy's fine gesture, from time to time. That way all of us runner-ups will have something to look forward to! BTW....are you going to finish those cabs in the lot-o? Thanks Jeremy, very nice of you. I am doing the prize box for the August tumbling contest, I think. Getting my months confused, maybe. Anyway, I get the chance to pass on some of the joy.
And I do plan on giving the Lot O some work with those cabs. I'd love to have wheels to work on, but not yet...
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Post by paulshiroma on Aug 22, 2016 22:38:00 GMT -5
Outstanding pieces!
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Post by dottyt on Aug 22, 2016 23:30:13 GMT -5
Everyone of those rocks is wonderful! And the pendent is gorgeous! The gold really does complement it. Too bad gold is so expensive as it looks better than silver with many stones and is non-allergenic and non-tarnishing too.
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Post by Fossilman on Aug 23, 2016 13:48:13 GMT -5
HOLY MOLLY!!! Nice haul!!
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Post by glennz01 on Sept 2, 2016 23:11:27 GMT -5
Very nice treat you sent Tommy!
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