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Post by melhill1659 on May 24, 2017 8:21:49 GMT -5
While on my Meet n Greet to Southern Utah. I was fortunate enough to meet a man that over the last year, I've read many papers by, through Mindat.org. I learned so much from him before I even knew he was affiliated with RTH. Much to my surprise after making the connection and signing up for this trip to meet other awesome people from this forum, I was also going to meet him!!! In our brief encounter he shared something very special with me. It's a thunderegg that the Geode Kid had given him a long time ago. You can image how precious this was to him and now me!!! I cut it yesterday. Thank You so very much 1dave for becoming part of my family and sharing so much of your precious history with little ole me!! vegasjames, Tommy, @shotgunner, jeannie, zarguy, orrum, catmandewe, captbob, jamesp, rockjunquie, fantastic5, I'm sure I left a few tags out... sorry  ,  BAMMM |
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Post by coloradocliff on May 24, 2017 8:32:17 GMT -5
WOW>> Kudos to 1DAve.. Kudos to The Geode Kid. And Huge Kudos to you little sister. What a beautiful piece of history tou have just opened. Need to make sure that that one is labeled like crazy for future generations to love and enjoy. Really purdy and filled with meaning from the kid, held in trust by 1Dave and now you..
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Post by rockjunquie on May 24, 2017 8:33:13 GMT -5
The words Oooooooo and Awwwwwwww come to mind.  Dave is a precious resource. He's been very good to RTH. I'm not surprised by the stories I hear of him being just as awesome in person. You go, Dave! |
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Post by orrum on May 24, 2017 8:36:58 GMT -5
Rock n roll Dave!!! Dave is a rockhound on a mission! He has a w as y with computers that I certainly envy! Thanks Dave....
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Post by fantastic5 on May 24, 2017 8:48:23 GMT -5
OMG!!! That is fabulous! I bet your jaw dropped when you saw that! So generous 1dave ! |
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Post by Fossilman on May 24, 2017 8:52:14 GMT -5
HOLY MOLLY, Dave is very generous.......WOW!! That is a beauty...
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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2017 8:52:49 GMT -5
While on my Meet n Greet to Southern Utah. I was fortunate enough to meet a man that over the last year, I've read many papers by, through Mindat.org. I learned so much from him before I even knew he was affiliated with RTH. Much to my surprise after making the connection and signing up for this trip to meet other awesome people from this forum, I was also going to meet him!!! In our brief encounter he shared something very special with me. It's a thunderegg that the Geode Kid had given him a long time ago. You can image how precious this was to him and now me!!! I cut it yesterday. Thank You so very much 1dave for becoming part of my family and sharing so much of your precious history with little ole me!! vegasjames, Tommy, @shotgunner, jeannie, zarguy, orrum, catmandewe, captbob, jamesp, rockjunquie, fantastic5, I'm sure I left a few tags out... sorry , BAMMM BOOM! He also gave Jeannie and I a couple. She is using her saw tomorrow. I'll talk to her about cutting ours. Maybe wait and do it on oil. I had no idea they were like that. I guess I never saw a baker egg before. 1dave Mission accomplished. We all got to meet the Patriarch of RTH. Thanks for your friendship, your knowledge and leadership and mostly, thanks for just being you. |
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Post by fernwood on May 24, 2017 9:22:05 GMT -5
What precious memories this will bring. Dave is awesome.
Going to keep it as is or do something with it?
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Post by 1dave on May 24, 2017 9:42:10 GMT -5
 and that is all that I am - and it ain't even him. |
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Post by zarguy on May 24, 2017 9:42:58 GMT -5
Yeah, one of my favorite Dave Crosby songs is "Almost cut my geode"
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Post by Tommy on May 24, 2017 9:53:51 GMT -5
Yeah, one of my favorite Dave Crosby songs is "Almost cut my geode" Lynn Happened just the other day? lol |
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Post by jamesp on May 24, 2017 9:56:03 GMT -5
Where's the closest museum...
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Post by Tommy on May 24, 2017 10:05:07 GMT -5
I too was the recipient of a Baker egg from 1dave and unfortunately I forgot to take a picture of the innards before I got excited and ran for the wheels to make cabs LOL.   Thank you again Dave My brain still glows when I think about the preciously too short amount time we got to spend with you and your lovely wife. |
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Post by 1dave on May 24, 2017 10:26:31 GMT -5
Paul was dyslexic and gave me this Baker "angel wings" gift for proofreading his book:  Here are a couple other Baker Eggs.   |
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Post by melhill1659 on May 24, 2017 11:18:13 GMT -5
What precious memories this will bring. Dave is awesome. Going to keep it as is or do something with it? This particular one is special so the halves will get polished on the flat lap and put into its own display case with engraved tag and History card. I have several small Baker's eggs I will create with. Haven't cut them yet but will soon. |
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Post by melhill1659 on May 24, 2017 11:30:01 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2017 11:30:50 GMT -5
and that is all that I am - and it ain't him.He drinks glue so he won't fall apart! |
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Post by melhill1659 on May 24, 2017 12:41:44 GMT -5
I too was the recipient of a Baker egg from 1dave and unfortunately I forgot to take a picture of the innards before I got excited and ran for the wheels to make cabs LOL. Thank you again Dave My brain still glows when I think about the preciously too short amount time we got to spend with you and your lovely wife. Those are awesome Tommy! |
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Post by HankRocks on May 24, 2017 12:50:58 GMT -5
I was very fortunate and able to purchase about 200 lbs of uncut Baker Ranch nodules from an old collection. As soon as I get through cutting a bit more of the Singleton Ranch material I will start cutting the Thundereggs. Hoping they show some of the red.
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Post by jeannie on May 24, 2017 21:53:27 GMT -5
While on my Meet n Greet to Southern Utah. I was fortunate enough to meet a man that over the last year, I've read many papers by, through Mindat.org. I learned so much from him before I even knew he was affiliated with RTH. Much to my surprise after making the connection and signing up for this trip to meet other awesome people from this forum, I was also going to meet him!!! In our brief encounter he shared something very special with me. It's a thunderegg that the Geode Kid had given him a long time ago. You can image how precious this was to him and now me!!! I cut it yesterday. Thank You so very much 1dave for becoming part of my family and sharing so much of your precious history with little ole me!! vegasjames, Tommy, @shotgunner, jeannie, zarguy, orrum, catmandewe, captbob, jamesp, rockjunquie, fantastic5, I'm sure I left a few tags out... sorry , BAMMM Wow! I can't wait to cut ours open after seeing yours! 1dave Dave was such a generous host! Meeting him was such a special encounter! |
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