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Slab Box/Mystery boxes for newish members to practice

rockhoundingwithkids
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Slab Box/Mystery boxes for newish members to practice Dec 22, 2021 14:58:11 GMT -5 jasoninsd likes this

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Post by rockhoundingwithkids on Dec 22, 2021 14:58:11 GMT -5

Dec 21, 2021 17:33:52 GMT -5 jasoninsd said:

Dec 21, 2021 15:09:11 GMT -5 rockhoundingwithkids said:

Thanks lately we've been purchasing our rough from Casa Grande in Cerrillos NM and from a few lapidary people on Instagram. (Speaking of my status just changed to "starting to spend too much on rocks" and I can't emphasize the accuracy...)

I've got an entire bucket of ends and pieces for tumbling material that we're never going to get to. We're going on quite a few rockhounding adventures this year otherwise I'd try to unload it at a show but that will have to be a 2023 to-do item I think.

I tried to look up Casa Grande, but only came up with a listing for a Trading Post. I only saw Turquoise for sale on their website...

I know I miss on out some good "deals" not being on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter (I suppose)...much to my disappointment sometimes, but it makes my wife happier without her even knowing it! LOL

I'm quickly realizing I'm probably in the same boat with the amount of preforms I've cut this summer. I'm not too sure I'll ever want to get through 87 Silver Lace Onyx cabs! LOL - I'm going to try and focus on quality rough, rather than quantity going forward. Operative word in that sentence is "try"! LOL

I love hearing you've got some hounding adventures planned...notice I say "adventures"...as that's what I'm used to! LOL - I look forward to seeing and reading about some trip reports.

Casa Grande Trading Post is definitely not an online shop... very old school.. I know he's trying to get some YouTube put up too from his mine and I have seen one that was done from someone else that he gives a quick little tour of the place worth a watch if you can find it. He's also an AVID collector so there's lots he's not giving up.

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Slab Box/Mystery boxes for newish members to practice Dec 22, 2021 14:59:09 GMT -5 Brian and Son Of Beach like this

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Dec 22, 2021 1:43:52 GMT -5 MtnGorilla said:

I would love a box if you still have one. I’m about to order the rest of the supplies I need for my Lortone combo unit so I can finally start cabbing.

Sending you a msg

Ok I think that's all for now. Will definitely do this again in a few months if not sooner.

Last Edit: Dec 22, 2021 15:04:25 GMT -5 by rockhoundingwithkids

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