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Texas cuts Dec 1, 2017 15:57:38 GMT -5 zarguy, Fossilman, and 9 more like this

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Post by socalagatehound on Dec 1, 2017 15:57:38 GMT -5

Hi all

Sorry I haven't posted in awhile, but with the start of high school soccer here in San Diego, there's been lots to do and never enough time. Just before tryouts, my rockhounding buddy Frank and I headed southeast for 8 days in Texas. We went on Teri Smith's trips to the Walker Ranch as well as visiting the Stillwell Ranch, Balmorrhea Lake and roads in Webb County around Laredo. As I get things cut I'll post pictures of them, but there is a bunch of material to work through. And I really need to get back to cabbing and maybe get in a trip to the Cady Mountains now that it's cooling off. So little time...so much fun to have!

Here are cuts off some nodules I collected along a county road in Webb County. I cut these first because I could see the orbicular pattern on the end of the nodule and I suspected palmwood. Certainly looks like it, but could be something else. Maybe someone has a more specific or better idea than mine.

And one other that's not palm, but a pretty cool agate...

Thanks for looking and for your thoughts.

Craig

Craig

fishnpinball Cave Dweller So much to learn, so little time Member since March 2017 Posts: 1,491	Texas cuts Dec 1, 2017 16:04:55 GMT -5 socalagatehound likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fishnpinball on Dec 1, 2017 16:04:55 GMT -5 Some pretty slabs there. Not sure about palm wood, but definitely agate replacing something. Wild colors..

MsAli misunderstood rock expert Member since October 2017 Posts: 11,455	Texas cuts Dec 1, 2017 16:22:25 GMT -5 socalagatehound likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MsAli on Dec 1, 2017 16:22:25 GMT -5 That last one is WOW
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accidentalrockhound fully equipped rock polisher I come in peace, Take me to your rock piles. Member since August 2016 Posts: 1,595	Texas cuts Dec 1, 2017 22:11:23 GMT -5 socalagatehound likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by accidentalrockhound on Dec 1, 2017 22:11:23 GMT -5 Man those will make some oustanding cabbs.
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fernwood misunderstood rock expert Member since May 2016 Posts: 11,965	Texas cuts Dec 2, 2017 7:27:35 GMT -5 socalagatehound likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fernwood on Dec 2, 2017 7:27:35 GMT -5 The colors are amazing. Nice finds.
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Bluesky78987 driving up their electric bill You can rest . . . later! Member since April 2012 Posts: 2,503	Texas cuts Dec 2, 2017 10:39:44 GMT -5 socalagatehound likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bluesky78987 on Dec 2, 2017 10:39:44 GMT -5 Those are cool Craig! Sounds like you had a good trip, hope you took lots of pics for a trip report!
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socalagatehound has rocks in the head Rocks in the head Member since July 2013 Posts: 681	Texas cuts Dec 2, 2017 14:21:20 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by socalagatehound on Dec 2, 2017 14:21:20 GMT -5 Actually, Frank was taking the pics on the trip. Hopefully he will have some to share... I will post more cuts as I get to them. Lots of great stuff.
	Craig

Fossilman Cave Dweller Member since January 2009 Posts: 20,723	Texas cuts Dec 2, 2017 18:28:33 GMT -5 socalagatehound likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Fossilman on Dec 2, 2017 18:28:33 GMT -5 Amazing cuts......Texas has some awesome materials!
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Sabre52 Cave Dweller Me and my gal, Rosie Member since August 2005 Posts: 20,504	Texas cuts Dec 3, 2017 20:20:05 GMT -5 socalagatehound likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sabre52 on Dec 3, 2017 20:20:05 GMT -5 First ones are definitely not palm but rather a really nice orbicular Rio grande agate. Lots of orbs spots and poppies in Rio grande agate. That last moss is a good'un too....Mel

rockjunquie Global Moderator Member since March 2012 Posts: 35,018	Texas cuts Dec 4, 2017 8:56:35 GMT -5 socalagatehound likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockjunquie on Dec 4, 2017 8:56:35 GMT -5 Love those orbs in the suspected palm. Very nice and I do love the colorful ones.

socalagatehound has rocks in the head Rocks in the head Member since July 2013 Posts: 681	Texas cuts Dec 4, 2017 22:12:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by socalagatehound on Dec 4, 2017 22:12:15 GMT -5 Thanks for your comments, folks! Thanks Mel for the help with ID. I was hoping you'd see this post. I knew you'd know. Been trying to get some more materials cut so I can take pics and post some more. Craig
	Craig

megalotis starting to spend too much on rocks Member since April 2009 Posts: 226	Texas cuts Dec 5, 2017 11:16:58 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by megalotis on Dec 5, 2017 11:16:58 GMT -5 Those are some sweet agates!
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