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Rose
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What are the chances !!! Mar 21, 2005 5:59:02 GMT -5

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Post by Rose on Mar 21, 2005 5:59:02 GMT -5

This weekend, hubby and I got away for a weekend (with NO kids yay ;D) to go to an exhibition about emigrating (we want to go to Canada). Anyway in the same town there was a Rock & Gem show on

Hubby's words were "Dear GOD what were the chances of THAT" but after a bit of persuading we called in. Wow it was huge, I could have spent a day in there and spent an obscene amount of money ;D but I made do with an hour and picked up a few bargains.

Some pics of what I got:

Some Mookite Jasper

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Bag of Jasper - not sure what sort

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These pieces are too big to tumble at the moment so I'll be breaking some up, but a couple are too nice to smack with a hammer ! I may buy a cutting disk for my dremel and try to get some slices.

I also picked up a bag of Botswanna Agate.

And a pic of my FAT cat, who decided she would definately fit in this child's shoe box, even though her flab was spilling out of the sides ;D What is it with cats and boxes?

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Ignore my horrible carpet, it was here when we moved in and I didnt choose it

;D

Last Edit: Mar 21, 2005 6:00:02 GMT -5 by Rose

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What are the chances !!! Mar 21, 2005 8:33:19 GMT -5

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Post by Cher on Mar 21, 2005 8:33:19 GMT -5

Boy was that nice, finding a rock show right in the same town! Lucky girl, you got some nice looking stuff there. I've never heard of Mookite Jasper ... can any of the gurus here explain the difference?

Cher

PS .. Cute cat, mine always love bags better than boxes. ;D

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stefan Cave Dweller Member since January 2005 Posts: 14,113	What are the chances !!! Mar 21, 2005 10:49:44 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stefan on Mar 21, 2005 10:49:44 GMT -5 Nice rocks- Cool cat (they all love boxes!) So are you moving to Canada? Or is your husband sending you there as punishment for all the rock purchases ;D
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Rose
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What are the chances !!! Mar 21, 2005 11:21:25 GMT -5

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Post by Rose on Mar 21, 2005 11:21:25 GMT -5

So are you moving to Canada? Or is your husband sending you there as punishment for all the rock purchases

LOL He is more likely to leave me behind as punishment ;D We are hoping to apply in a few months, so its likely to be a year or two before we get there - if all goes well.

When we visit Banff he always has to drag me out of the big rock shop they have there.

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What are the chances !!! Mar 21, 2005 11:30:34 GMT -5

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Post by chassroc on Mar 21, 2005 11:30:34 GMT -5

Rose,
I didn't know that was Mookite Jasper. I have some that polished up pretty nicely...I always liked Canada...specially Nova Scotia......Keep them Canadian monies, another year or two it will be more than equal to USD!

ArkieRockhound freely admits to licking rocks Member since February 2005 Posts: 870	What are the chances !!! Mar 21, 2005 18:45:18 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ArkieRockhound on Mar 21, 2005 18:45:18 GMT -5 Great stuff! Wish I could find some rock shows around here. Trish

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What are the chances !!! Mar 21, 2005 21:33:32 GMT -5

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Post by cookie3rocks on Mar 21, 2005 21:33:32 GMT -5

What a catch Rose! Only an Hour In A Rock Show!!!
Youve got a stronger will than I have. Great buys in that short amount of time, though. I think that big first piece of Jasper is Pigeon Blood jasper. It's a little lighter that red jasper and has some green in it sometimes. Polishes up very pretty, a soft, translucent red.
Here's the last Mook (ie Mookalite, Mookite, Mookala ect)

It's just to drool over, huh? That's what I have in Big Red now, along with some Flint ridge flint. YUM!
*kisses beautiful Kitty on fat happy head*
MMMHA!

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sandsman1 In Memoriam RIP John "sandsman1" Member since December 2003 Posts: 11,341	What are the chances !!! Mar 21, 2005 21:50:40 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sandsman1 on Mar 21, 2005 21:50:40 GMT -5 rose it looks like you did good i realy like the mook that red piece is very cool lookin great color
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What are the chances !!! Mar 22, 2005 3:49:37 GMT -5

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Post by Rose on Mar 22, 2005 3:49:37 GMT -5

Nice rock Cookie !

Only an Hour In A Rock Show!!!

I could have stayed alot longer, but it was already past lunch time and we had a four hour drive to pick up the kids ahead of us, then another two hours drive home from there - so we couldnt spare the time....or the money ;D

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creativeminded still telling self it's just a hobby I am a crazy crafter. Member since January 2004 Posts: 4,524	What are the chances !!! Mar 22, 2005 10:20:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by creativeminded on Mar 22, 2005 10:20:57 GMT -5 You have some nice rocks there I know you are going to have fun with it. That first picture looks alot like my blood jasper I got, maybe a little darker red. Tami
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momma starting to spend too much on rocks YUMMY Member since December 2004 Posts: 183	What are the chances !!! Mar 22, 2005 12:30:58 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by momma on Mar 22, 2005 12:30:58 GMT -5 WAY COOL. The first pic. I have that sitting in my front yeard. I didnt think it was anything. I should prob. go and get it. Well, it looks like the first rock. Ill go get it and scan it to see. momma

krazydiamond Global Moderator Nobody knows where you are, how near or how far. Member since June 2004 Posts: 9,636	What are the chances !!! Mar 22, 2005 20:14:17 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by krazydiamond on Mar 22, 2005 20:14:17 GMT -5 luv your big fat pusskin, here is a shot of our little darling that my better half took last night after i went to bed. KD
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sandsman1 In Memoriam RIP John "sandsman1" Member since December 2003 Posts: 11,341	What are the chances !!! Mar 22, 2005 20:28:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sandsman1 on Mar 22, 2005 20:28:54 GMT -5 you guys got some funny dam cats i never had a cat befor maybe i should get one i can use some laughs hahaha
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BearCreekLapidary In Memoriam Member since May 2004 Posts: 1,232	What are the chances !!! Mar 22, 2005 22:32:09 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by BearCreekLapidary on Mar 22, 2005 22:32:09 GMT -5 Hello Rose, Don't ya just love a good rock and gem show! I am going to have to track one down ... as they never come around this part of the country Looks like you done alright John
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Rose Cave Dweller Member since November 2004 Posts: 875	What are the chances !!! Mar 23, 2005 4:24:20 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Rose on Mar 23, 2005 4:24:20 GMT -5 Cute cat KD - looks like he rules the roost ! I know mine do. Don't ya just love a good rock and gem show! It was amazing, I've never been to one before, they dont seem to come around my area either (all down south)
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BearCreekLapidary In Memoriam Member since May 2004 Posts: 1,232	What are the chances !!! Mar 23, 2005 10:56:39 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by BearCreekLapidary on Mar 23, 2005 10:56:39 GMT -5 What is that saying ...? Dogs have owners. Cats have servants ;D Enjoy, John
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What are the chances !!! Mar 27, 2005 13:47:35 GMT -5

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Post by rockyraccoon on Mar 27, 2005 13:47:35 GMT -5

nice finds at the rock show rose.

love the kitty pics. i think kd's cat was making a shopping list, reading the paper and checking out a little tube when hubby came in so he/she just fell over and pretended to be cleaning the paws so y'all wouldn't know what was really going on.

sands you would love a good cat but you would definitely have to hide that litter box you put your slabs in to get the oil of of them or you'd get a nice kitty surprise ;D.

kim