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Post by Alice on Mar 26, 2005 1:49:49 GMT -5
There's actually quite a few rock tumblers over there.
One of them works closely with hubby.
Hubby was telling me that some people like to display rocks on their desk in the office, and the next morning the rock(s) are gone (Somebody's actually stealing rocks from other people).
I find it kind of funny considering that there is so much rock over there that are pretty much all set just to be polished (no grit required).
Bear, your story reminds me of a story a close friend told me. He said that after he got married and his wife made their first "married supper", she boiled up some veggies and served it as soup (no broth, no salt, nothing... just veggies and water) LOL
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Post by Original Admin on Mar 26, 2005 2:52:27 GMT -5
Alice2072, Those top stones (two of them) are superlative for me. Really nice samples and beautifully presented. I've a mate whos father lived in the middle east (he ended up in jail whiiped across his back as he made some beer) - but thats another story. Anyway, when he got out, he brought home some "Desert Rose" which was fossilised sand (the wind ........) I think thats what you may have there - not sure - its sanstone definately though and very very very very very nice  Thats gorgeous Alice2072 - thanks for sharing those images with us. I'd keep that rock safe somewhere if I were you. mark |
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Post by Alice on Mar 26, 2005 3:10:23 GMT -5
Sand stone makes sense to me. It does feel rather soft and kind of has that grainy feel to it. Really, keep it? I was actually thinking of posting it up ebay (after I check out the newest batch which will be here in May). Thanks Mark for your help & Happy Birthday  |
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Post by Condor on Mar 26, 2005 13:19:00 GMT -5
After seeing these rocks, they reminded me of an article that came out in Rock and Gem magazine in October of '97. It had to do with some rocks that were formed as a direct result of the oil fires in Kuwait during the first Gulf War. Check out this link. The story about them is quite interesting. You will understand why they are called Midnight Tears. The original rough in the magazine looked somewhat like obsidian. What you will see in the link are cabs. www.capnfindo.com/midnighttears.htmCondor |
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Post by americanbulldogsnj on Mar 26, 2005 22:00:47 GMT -5
The stones are neat, kinda like the ones I got in the tumbler now from my backyard. The first one is a keeper. God bless your husband for for protecting us, Semper Fidelis... Marian  |
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Post by Alice on Mar 26, 2005 22:57:33 GMT -5
MArian, He's not in the army. He's a Canadian citizen contractor working for a US company, who shipped him off to Iraq to take over some former US military roles. Yes he's on an army base, but only as a civilian doing contract work. They don't give him a gun and send him off to war. They just give him a bullet proof vest and a helmet to wear. Here's a scan of a front page headline, and of the article of the Stars and stripes (A newspaper which is circulated around the bases). It'll help you better understand the roles that civilians play over there. The newspaper is too wide for my scanner, so I had to scan in 2 shots. Sorry if it looks a little strange, and that's its pretty large (if I made it any smaller, it would be very hard to read).    |
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Post by americanbulldogsnj on Mar 26, 2005 23:20:39 GMT -5
He's over there risking his life, he's still a hero in my book, military or civilian. God bless him and you...
Marian
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Post by rockyraccoon on Mar 27, 2005 11:20:57 GMT -5
i admire the bravery none-the-less and my prayers go out for him to stay safe.
i'd put that 1st one up too - very nice!
kim
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