After 9 months in the "tumber", he's here!!!

gaetzchamp
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After 9 months in the "tumber", he's here!!! Nov 19, 2005 0:29:13 GMT -5

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Post by gaetzchamp on Nov 19, 2005 0:29:13 GMT -5

Well meet your newest rockhound.....

Maddux

Born today at 1:30 PM (MST) He weighed in at 7lbs 10oz and was 20 inches long. Here are photos taken from coarse to final polish,

1st pict.....here he is in "coarse" really getting roughed up

2nd pict....here he is in 2nd stage

3rd pict....after 2 months in the 2nd stage, he's really shaping up nicely and is ready for 220

4th pict....Well we're getting closer. Man I thought "rocks" were supposed to decrease in size after time in the tumbler???

5th pict....Here he is in polish. I guess tomorrow he'll be done. Didn't I read a post just recently where someone's tumbler was imploding....or was that exploding??? LOL

Well, here he is right out of the "tumbler"

Here's Maddux during the "burnishing" stage....man is he pissed.....

What a great day! Everything went just perfect. Mom is an awesome woman; man I can't believe all the crap they have to endure. She breezed thru this thing and is doing great.

Gaetz...The proud daddy!!!!

Last Edit: Nov 19, 2005 0:43:19 GMT -5 by gaetzchamp

We are all like that ugly rock stuck in the dirt and mud. Capable of being picked up, tossed around, beaten, then gloriously shined to perfection!

textiger
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After 9 months in the "tumber", he's here!!! Nov 19, 2005 0:38:08 GMT -5

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Post by textiger on Nov 19, 2005 0:38:08 GMT -5

Congratulations Daddy-o!!! Although I have to say I'm surprised you didn't name him Jasper.

You and the missus are so out-numbered. But in a good way. Enjoy it all over again.

Congrats and thanks for the progress pix.

matt

It's not low self esteem -- there are rocks down there.

gaetzchamp driving up their electric bill Falcarius Utahensis Member since December 2004 Posts: 2,202	After 9 months in the "tumber", he's here!!! Nov 19, 2005 0:40:16 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gaetzchamp on Nov 19, 2005 0:40:16 GMT -5 I was gonna show picts of the "rock hunting trip", but I think we've all had our share of "mature" content on this site for a while. LOL gaetz
	We are all like that ugly rock stuck in the dirt and mud. Capable of being picked up, tossed around, beaten, then gloriously shined to perfection!

SteveHolmes fully equipped rock polisher Member since July 2009 Posts: 1,900	After 9 months in the "tumber", he's here!!! Nov 19, 2005 0:52:25 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SteveHolmes on Nov 19, 2005 0:52:25 GMT -5 Gatez, Congrats to you and your Family! He's a great addition, and he polished up very nicely! Glad things went well and the wife and son are healthy..and doing fine. Steve

fatrichie has rocks in the head Member since July 2004 Posts: 651	After 9 months in the "tumber", he's here!!! Nov 19, 2005 1:07:35 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fatrichie on Nov 19, 2005 1:07:35 GMT -5 God's most precious gift... Thanks for including us Gaetz! You made my day! Congratulations to you and your beautiful family! Rich

rockyraccoon
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After 9 months in the "tumber", he's here!!! Nov 19, 2005 1:23:58 GMT -5

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Post by rockyraccoon on Nov 19, 2005 1:23:58 GMT -5

that is absolutely precious gaetz! i hope you make him an album with those pics and write in the tumbling process. burnishing stage - got to love that! that is so special that you shared that with us.

kim

Alice has started giving rock gifts Member since February 2005 Posts: 3,931	After 9 months in the "tumber", he's here!!! Nov 19, 2005 1:36:00 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Alice on Nov 19, 2005 1:36:00 GMT -5 Congrats Gaetz Hope Mom and baby are doing well
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rollingstone starting to spend too much on rocks Member since July 2009 Posts: 236	After 9 months in the "tumber", he's here!!! Nov 19, 2005 1:58:42 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rollingstone on Nov 19, 2005 1:58:42 GMT -5 Congrats on the great tumble!!!

xenaswolf driving up their electric bill Member since August 2005 Posts: 2,319	After 9 months in the "tumber", he's here!!! Nov 19, 2005 2:06:24 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by xenaswolf on Nov 19, 2005 2:06:24 GMT -5 Well I was gonna say you James'd it there gaetz, but um well, that just didn't sound right! You have a beautiful family and Maddux is a gorgeous addition. Gratz to you and the wife!

Original Admin has started giving rock gifts Member since March 2003 Posts: 3,278	After 9 months in the "tumber", he's here!!! Nov 19, 2005 2:18:35 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Original Admin on Nov 19, 2005 2:18:35 GMT -5 Nice one Gaetz and the "better half" - yup - the women do all the work - glad shes doing well. Cheers for sharing and contratulations big style Mark.

James freely admits to licking rocks Member since October 2003 Posts: 876	After 9 months in the "tumber", he's here!!! Nov 19, 2005 2:48:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by James on Nov 19, 2005 2:48:12 GMT -5 Congratulations. That batch came out very nice. A job well done mate! Cheers!
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stoner no longer being taken for granite THE EARTH IS JUST A ROCK TUMBLING THROUGH SPACE Member since March 2003 Posts: 7,715	After 9 months in the "tumber", he's here!!! Nov 19, 2005 3:27:13 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stoner on Nov 19, 2005 3:27:13 GMT -5 Man, it's been a long time since I tumbled one of those. Congratz gaetz, glad everyone is well. Ed

Rose Cave Dweller Member since November 2004 Posts: 875	After 9 months in the "tumber", he's here!!! Nov 19, 2005 5:00:59 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Rose on Nov 19, 2005 5:00:59 GMT -5 Congratulations daddy Gaetz, glad it all went smoothly and they are doing well. Mommy looks great in the pic just after, you should see the picture taken of me just after I had mine I looked terrible !!

Jack ( Yorkshire) has started giving rock gifts God created - I'M Investigating Member since November 2004 Posts: 3,076	After 9 months in the "tumber", he's here!!! Nov 19, 2005 6:00:45 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Nov 19, 2005 6:00:45 GMT -5 Hi, Great to have "another" new member best wishes to Mum Dad and all the family Jack Yorkshire UK
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rockds still telling self it's just a hobby Member since September 2005 Posts: 4,130	After 9 months in the "tumber", he's here!!! Nov 19, 2005 8:26:09 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockds on Nov 19, 2005 8:26:09 GMT -5 Very nice family and new one, what a SHINE! robert
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krazydiamond Global Moderator Nobody knows where you are, how near or how far. Member since June 2004 Posts: 9,636	After 9 months in the "tumber", he's here!!! Nov 19, 2005 9:31:27 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by krazydiamond on Nov 19, 2005 9:31:27 GMT -5 interesting recipe...congrats, Gaeter! KD
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ArkieRockhound freely admits to licking rocks Member since February 2005 Posts: 870	After 9 months in the "tumber", he's here!!! Nov 19, 2005 10:39:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ArkieRockhound on Nov 19, 2005 10:39:03 GMT -5 How clever and what a precious Jewell you ended up with. Trish

jdennis Guest	After 9 months in the "tumber", he's here!!! Nov 19, 2005 11:12:11 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by jdennis on Nov 19, 2005 11:12:11 GMT -5 He is so beautiful ;D congrats on a perfect "tumbel" just beautiful

parfive no longer being taken for granite Member since August 2005 Posts: 9,615	After 9 months in the "tumber", he's here!!! Nov 19, 2005 13:30:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by parfive on Nov 19, 2005 13:30:57 GMT -5 Congratulations, Gaetz. Beautiful family. Now . . . . . rockhounds always have the next batch in mind. All the best, Rich
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