JC
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by JC on Dec 4, 2004 10:51:17 GMT -5
Well I finally made it in and the tumblers they are a tumblin. If I get to any cool palaces with great rocks I'll post some pics. Here are a few pics of my setup and some random shots... Me before a patrol...  What I normally ride around in...  Crossing the Tigris in Baghdad...  Tumbling away!!! I have to use a 220AC to 110AC converter because of the power. It is at 50HZ, however, and I've timed the tumble at only 30RPMs. I'm a little concerned that this won't be fast enough. We'll see. The motors aren't running any noticeably hotter so that's good...  Waiting for a tumble. Some mook, assorted rough, golden and blue tiger eye, and some hematite from RosebudMN Thanks again). This should keep me busy for the next 8 months (not counting, not counting...  Supply stack. This should be enough I think. I even have the coveted and ever controversial magic Mule Team powder...  |
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Post by sandsman1 on Dec 4, 2004 11:22:47 GMT -5
hi jc ---i hope those 8 months fly by for ya and you get home safe--looks like your gonna be too busy tumblin to be counting days anyway hahaha--keep your head down and watch your back and before you know it you will be gettin off the plane in the states again,, and then you be able to give them tumblers all the juice they can handle seeya GOOD LUCK and THANKS for doin what your doin---john
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Post by rockyraccoon on Dec 4, 2004 12:48:15 GMT -5
jc you keep safe - i appreciate all you are doing to keep us safe. prayers are coming your way.
looks like you have your tumbling underway and that you have all your supplies in order. keep us posted.
thanks so much,
kim
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Post by Cher on Dec 4, 2004 13:01:25 GMT -5
I can't say it's a good thing but I'm glad you got there safely. Please be safe, like Sands said ... Keep your head down and watch your back. Hope the tumblers help the time to pass and continue to run steady and stong without any problems. Someone mentioned somewhere that if you can make the rollers bigger it would speed up the tumbling rotation. Maybe some tubing around the rollers might help to make them roll a little faster. Or even duct tape ... You're more than welcome JC, glad I had some to share. Cher  |
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Post by krazydiamond on Dec 4, 2004 14:47:18 GMT -5
wow, great photos, JC! totally impressed with the very military order of your supplies and set up! what do your buddies think of this peculiar habit? what til they see the finished product...you may have a few converts to rockhounding.
are there any cool rocks there?
thanks again for taking time to post to the board, we are all behind you. please let us know if there is anything we can send to you or your friends there.
take care!
KD
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llanago
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by llanago on Dec 4, 2004 17:48:33 GMT -5
JC, you got it goin' guy! Pretty darn nice setup for being on a battlefield, or darn close to one! When you get back, will you come to my house and straighen up my rock/grit storage closet!  It's a mess! If Iraq has any cool rocks, you know you can get you a little side biz going shipping some to us!  And, it really be interesting to see how many of your fellow GIs might develope an interest in rock tumbling - esp. when you take that first batch of polished beauties out of the tumbler! Keep your head down, watch your back and come home safe to us. You will be in my thoughts and prayers! llana |
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Post by connrock on Dec 4, 2004 18:25:01 GMT -5
Hi JC,
I'm a VET and know what it's like to be away from home for a long time.
You stick in there buddy and do what you have to do to keep safe.My prayers are there for you and all who serve in the military.
I don't think 30 rpm's is all that much off for that size tumbler.The smaller the barrel the faster you want to run but if you are running too slow it will just take longer.
JC,if you need ANYTHING at all just e mail me and it's yours.Beef jurkey,pepperoni,etc. or anything else.
If you just want to write,,,,,my email address is at the bottom of thius message.
Thanks for being there for us and God Bless You and keep you from harms way.
Tom Kuzia
tcknkk@adelphia.net
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MichiganRocks
starting to spend too much on rocks
"I wasn't born to follow."
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Post by MichiganRocks on Dec 4, 2004 19:25:43 GMT -5
Hey JC, what can I cay but, God be with you! You are in our prayers.
Ron
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bschultz
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by bschultz on Dec 4, 2004 19:38:57 GMT -5
Thanks for the pictures JC. I'm glad you have what you need to tumble. I think you have more supplies than I have back here in the states. It's great that you have something to take your mind off of your current situation. As everyone else has said thanks for all your doing for us. Be safe and hurry home. Our prayers are with you.
Bob Schultz
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Post by docone31 on Dec 4, 2004 20:20:43 GMT -5
JC. That is dedicated! I wish you the best. I also am a Vet. Don't count the days. They will go faster that way. I watched guys going nuts counting short time.
It looks like you and the tumblers got it going on. There are ammonites there, and fossilized shark teeth in the desert. I hope you find some. A lot have opalized material inside. Look at the ground, also look up.
Be safe. We will all be thinking about you.
Good luck.
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bwalters
has rocks in the head
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Post by bwalters on Dec 4, 2004 20:37:09 GMT -5
JC,
I'm so glad that you are able to stay in touch with us, and that you are able to keep on tumblin'! Like everyone else here, I will be thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers. Please stay safe and keep us posted when you can!
BE
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Post by cookie3rocks on Dec 4, 2004 21:52:22 GMT -5
Hi JC,
So glad you are safe and that you have the tumblers to keep you occupied when you have down time. Treasures from the earth, what could be better?
Thank you for your sacrifice and dedication. We all hold you in esteem.
And youre kinda cute, too ;D
Keep us posted and if you need anything, we are here for you, K?
Luck and love,
cookie
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Post by hermatite on Dec 5, 2004 6:50:16 GMT -5
Hey JC! Hello from New Hampshire...it's cold here today and they're predicting snow. I work with a guy who just returned from Iraq in August and some of his stories...wow. Happy Tumbling and...um...geez...what to say...be safe and wear clean underwear!
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Post by creativeminded on Dec 5, 2004 9:37:42 GMT -5
Thank you for taking the time to post some pictures. You have quite a set up. Keep safe and I just want to say Thank you for your sacrafice to keep me safe.
Tami
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shorty
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by shorty on Dec 5, 2004 10:24:59 GMT -5
hi jc nice setup and get back home safe .i now first hand that war is hell.. be safe and like sands said keep your head down and get home safe god bless .. get a sling shot and make some nice polished stones and let a rag head have some haha
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JC
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since September 2004
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Post by JC on Dec 5, 2004 10:41:56 GMT -5
Thanks all. And thanks especially for the kind words. I'll keep you informed of my luck tumbling.
JC
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James
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Post by James on Dec 5, 2004 15:06:23 GMT -5
Now that is just way too cool! Rock tumbling from Iraq!  You should contact Fox News and have them do a segment on you. You never know, it might make for an interesting story. Do your buddies give you a hard time about rock tumbling? Some of mine can't understand it. I see you have all to goods too: Tiger-eye, Mook jasper, grit, borax and a M16 assault rifle!  ! Please, be safe. I think that every one of us here really appreciates what you and all of our soldiers are doing. Thanks! |
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Post by Toad on Dec 5, 2004 21:01:00 GMT -5
Thank you for keeping my family safe. I will pray that God brings you back safely to yours.
Todd
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Banjocreek
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by Banjocreek on Dec 6, 2004 1:03:17 GMT -5
Very cool setup JC.
Its an honor to have you on board here.
God Bless and keep you safe.
I think that is great you can have something like that to keep yourself occupied as days count down.
I wonder if your day for departure might arrive and you may have some hesitation if you only have a few more days to go for your rocks to finish a cycle ;D
Thanks for the pics, very nice shots.
Geez, it looks like you really mean business!
Best of Luck to you!
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agatenut
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by agatenut on Dec 6, 2004 6:51:02 GMT -5
Way to go, JC! Great setup! Thanks for all that you and your fellow soldiers are doing for us! Good idea about planning ahead with your tumbling. Make sure you stop well ahead of your departure. In the meantime, keep low, keep safe. and please, keep your "rocks" safe, buddy! ;D
ralph
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It's a mess!
And, it really be interesting to see how many of your fellow GIs might develope an interest in rock tumbling - esp. when you take that first batch of polished beauties out of the tumbler!
You should contact Fox News and have them do a segment on you. You never know, it might make for an interesting story.
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