deedolce
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since October 2006
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Post by deedolce on Oct 18, 2017 10:23:19 GMT -5
Hi all! I'm pretty good at wrapping and cabs, but I've been pretty fail with my rock tumbler. And my hubby doesn't like me to run it because of the noise and vibration.
So I was hoping to buy or trade slabs/broken slabs, like a small priority box, of pretty polished rocks for my students, who earn points for prizes!
Thanks in advance!
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Post by Garage Rocker on Oct 18, 2017 10:51:25 GMT -5
I'd be up for trading a small box.
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deedolce
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by deedolce on Oct 18, 2017 15:57:13 GMT -5
Awesome! Thanks Garage Rocker!I'll pm you for your address, and send a small priority box of slabs your way. My students will be so excited.
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Post by Garage Rocker on Oct 18, 2017 16:19:30 GMT -5
Glad to help. My mom was a teacher, I know it can be a tough gig.
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Post by aDave on Oct 18, 2017 20:35:27 GMT -5
Hi all! I'm pretty good at wrapping and cabs, but I've been pretty fail with my rock tumbler. And my hubby doesn't like me to run it because of the noise and vibration. So I was hoping to buy or trade slabs/broken slabs, like a small priority box, of pretty polished rocks for my students, who earn points for prizes! Thanks in advance! I'd be happy in sending you a SFRB of tumbled material for what you do. PM me, and I'll send the stuff off to you. Dave |
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deedolce
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by deedolce on Oct 19, 2017 0:57:51 GMT -5
Rock folks are the best! Thanks, Dave.
I've been at it (teaching) for over 25 years now. It's tough, alternating with awesome, lol. I have two more years to put in, then I'm going to retire! I'll be able to spend more time for my hobbies, like rocks!
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ubermenehune
spending too much on rocks
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Post by ubermenehune on Oct 19, 2017 12:47:19 GMT -5
I'd offer, but my material would probably be considered punishments, rather than prizes compared to Garage Rocker's.
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Post by Garage Rocker on Oct 19, 2017 13:12:59 GMT -5
I'd offer, but my material would probably be considered punishments, rather than prizes compared to Garage Rocker's. Ha! Thanks, but I highly doubt that!!! I didn't go trophy hunting through my 'favorites' bowls, just scooped as much out of the excess stash as I thought would fit in a SFRB and packaged it up. Luck of the draw. |
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gemfeller
Cave Dweller 
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Post by gemfeller on Oct 19, 2017 18:12:21 GMT -5
I don't know how many stones you need deedolce but I'll be happy to send a box if you need more. Let me know either here or by PM. |
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loot
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since October 2017
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Post by loot on Oct 19, 2017 18:48:05 GMT -5
I'll get a big batch of quartz going for you, what size pieces would you like? Half inch to 1 inch work? And I'll see if I can knock out a sphere or two for you as well.
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deedolce
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by deedolce on Oct 19, 2017 22:22:51 GMT -5
Oooh, quartz! 1/2 inch to 1 inch sounds perfect.
I think I'm good gemfeller! This should last the rest of the school year for us! Lucky students!
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loot
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by loot on Oct 19, 2017 22:39:15 GMT -5
Okay, I'll let you know when they are ready to ship out.
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loot
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by loot on Oct 20, 2017 16:40:45 GMT -5
Oooh, quartz! 1/2 inch to 1 inch sounds perfect. I think I'm good gemfeller! This should last the rest of the school year for us! Lucky students! Got your quartz loaded up just now. I'll get your info for shipping when I get to the polish stage (roughly 2 weeks). Probably be a sfrb, but something is better than nothing. |
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deedolce
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by deedolce on Oct 23, 2017 16:35:30 GMT -5
Wow! Got boxes from Garage Rocker and aDave today!! My students will be jumping from excitement (note to self: make them run laps first before showing them shiny treasures) THANK YOU so much!! So shiny, they put mine to shame, lol.
You guys are the BEST!
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loot
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by loot on Oct 23, 2017 20:09:06 GMT -5
The quartz is in the tumbler now. I'm headed out on a cruise this weekend, so may have to push ship date out a bit. Sorry for the delay, but can't rush pretty. :-)
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deedolce
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by deedolce on Oct 24, 2017 0:58:40 GMT -5
Have a fun cruise loot! Where are you going? I have friends that love cruises, but I've never been on one. Yet...  |
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loot
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by loot on Oct 24, 2017 8:36:25 GMT -5
Sailing from Port Canaveral, headed to Nassau and the Princess Caye. Quick 4 day cruise. Not sure how much rockhounding is available there, but we will see.
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