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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Nov 23, 2020 16:21:55 GMT -5
I have mentioned before that I keep a few rocks from every batch to go into my personal collection. If I had to guess I would say there are about 40-50 pounds that have made the cut out of about 1,200 pounds of finished product. Some make the cut based on being flawless specimens and some make the cut based on pattern and eye appeal or even just rarity of the material. I want to photograph a bunch of them to create a really cool album so as I get them done I'll also try to post them here. I'll photograph them all over time but some of these will be removed from the favorites basket to make room for newer better tumbles. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Thanks for looking Chuck
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Post by miket on Nov 23, 2020 17:46:47 GMT -5
Damn. 5 & 10 for sure!
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Nov 23, 2020 20:29:24 GMT -5
5 sure has a lot going on in it don't it. I have 4 or 5 thunderegg slices that have turned out to be some of my favorite tumbles. Chuck
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Post by jasoninsd on Nov 23, 2020 20:36:15 GMT -5
I'm taking #10 for the win! That one just looks surreal!
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Post by Toad on Nov 23, 2020 20:46:17 GMT -5
#3 - simple but awesome
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Nov 23, 2020 21:54:31 GMT -5
I'm taking #10 for the win! That one just looks surreal! If you like that one stayed tuned. I already set aside one for next week that tops it ..... Chuck
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Post by jasoninsd on Nov 23, 2020 22:08:00 GMT -5
I'm taking #10 for the win! That one just looks surreal! If you like that one stayed tuned. I already set aside one for next week that tops it ..... Chuck Let the countdown begin!
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kyoti
has rocks in the head
Member since June 2020
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Post by kyoti on Nov 23, 2020 22:18:59 GMT -5
Great batch Chuck! I have to say I love #10 too. I can't resist inclusions. 😍
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quartz
Cave Dweller
breakin' rocks in the hot sun
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Post by quartz on Nov 23, 2020 23:45:19 GMT -5
If I had a pile of specials like you do, I wouldn't be culling the favorites basket, start another one. Great show, thanks.
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Post by stephan on Nov 24, 2020 1:01:42 GMT -5
#s 3 and 10, but the the others rock, too.
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Post by stephan on Nov 24, 2020 1:02:13 GMT -5
Aw, geez. Don’t call the pun police on me, please.
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Nov 24, 2020 6:58:30 GMT -5
If I had a pile of specials like you do, I wouldn't be culling the favorites basket, start another one. Great show, thanks. This sure is a fun project. Going to be a pretty cool set of photos eventually. Chuck
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Nov 28, 2020 17:50:13 GMT -5
Not one person picked my favorite this time. In person I pick #5. It is large at almost 6 ounces and getting a Montana that big with no fractures is a bit rare. The combination of milky agate, plentiful dendrites and the quartz area just top it off. Number 5 would be my second choice and while it may look a bit boring number 7 is actually a beautiful specimen that really shines like an agate should.
Chuck
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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 29, 2020 8:48:59 GMT -5
The thunderegg takes it for me.
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victor1941
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by victor1941 on Nov 29, 2020 14:00:25 GMT -5
Super good!
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Nov 30, 2020 7:03:02 GMT -5
The thunderegg takes it for me. I have only tumbled a few thunderegg slices and I think they all ended up in my keeper basket. They are so interesting. Chuck
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