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Post by johnw on Jan 1, 2019 20:55:55 GMT -5
Err, this is very unusual we had to open the Zoo for a short period of time since one of our Fantasy Residents came back early. He think's he's a Bovine so we'll put him in the Bovine section of the Zoo until all the rest of the Residents return. Here he is: He is a cutie-pie and is made from Mutton-Fat Jade, measures 6"L x2.5"W x3"H, weight is 8 oz He really has a nice set of rams horns.    I never really had the heart to tell him he was just a "jug," It's bad enough he thinks he is a Bovine.  Cheers, johnw |
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Post by Pat on Jan 1, 2019 21:06:22 GMT -5
I can see why he thinks he/she is a bovine! Looks like a creamer of creamy white jade.
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Post by johnw on Jan 2, 2019 1:00:09 GMT -5
I can see why he thinks he/she is a bovine! Looks like a creamer of creamy white jade. Pat, you are right it does look more like creamy white jade, I misspoke. The Chinese call it Mutton-Fat Jade. I should have stuck to that correct description. Mea-culpa, I will change it. BUT, having said that I cannot tell the little guy he is made of MUTTON-Fat Jade and is a jug (AKA) creamer. Cheers, johnw Here is another example of Mutton-Fat Jade. This one is quite small, being 2-3/4" H x 2-1/4" W x 1-1/2" D. It weighs 4 oz.  Mutton-Fat Jade generally has a brownish area somewhere, thus the Mutton-Fat term. Cheers, johnw |
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Post by fernwood on Jan 2, 2019 4:30:31 GMT -5
He is too distinctive to be put in a cupboard.
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Post by Pat on Jan 2, 2019 10:20:43 GMT -5
DURING our first trip to Tucson, we bought a Mutton-fat Jade hippo. He is creamy white and green! I thought the rock so pretty, I wanted to get a specimen. Vendor had all kinds of animal carvings, but I wanted one that did not have any horns or tails sticking out to break. The hippo won.
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Post by johnw on Jan 15, 2019 12:52:37 GMT -5
DURING our first trip to Tucson, we bought a Mutton-fat Jade hippo. He is creamy white and green! I thought the rock so pretty, I wanted to get a specimen. Vendor had all kinds of animal carvings, but I wanted one that did not have any horns or tails sticking out to break. The hippo won. : Sorry to say this but only have Lapis Hippo's with really big teeth and a delightful invisible hippo made of crystal. Can you post a picture of your Hippo? Please? Cheers, johnw |
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Post by Pat on Jan 16, 2019 20:45:07 GMT -5
johnw I have several photos for your various collections. Have had some computer troubles. I have at least five hippos --- started by the Tucson hippo. Hope to post photos soon.
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Post by johnw on Jan 16, 2019 23:07:25 GMT -5
johnw I have several photos for your various collections. Have had some computer troubles. I have at least five hippos --- started by the Tucson hippo. Hope to post photos soon. . Awesome, please take your time. The few residents still at the Zoo are really excited to be welcoming some new members and have passed the word on to the vacationing members. So are your Hippos, male or female because I have two rambunctious males and one very timid invisible female so need figure out the logistics. Cheers, johnw |
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Post by Pat on Jan 16, 2019 23:09:21 GMT -5
Hmmmm, I’ll have to take s look!😄
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Post by johnw on Feb 7, 2019 0:08:28 GMT -5
Hey, you lookin'at me?
 I have been told to tell you the Zoo is opening soon and Fat Bubba sends his regards.
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Post by johnw on Feb 7, 2019 0:23:04 GMT -5
Yoohooo Froggie, anyone seen a big frog? I was supposed to tell everyone the Zoo is opening soon.
I am Fat Bubba and people tell me I look like Kevin Spacey
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Post by RWA3006 on Feb 22, 2019 23:25:44 GMT -5
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Post by mossyrockhound on Feb 23, 2019 16:58:49 GMT -5
If you're reading this and haven't heard, John ( johnw) passed away on or about 2-10-19. He will certainly be missed. |
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