g0too
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Post by g0too on Dec 23, 2005 13:09:03 GMT -5
Yes I finally got to visit the wholesalers today and I went stupid (this is good) and I spent loads of money and got over 150kg of rough. I have placed a garden spade at the top right of the picture so you can see how much space it takes up.  |
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Post by Cher on Dec 23, 2005 13:16:04 GMT -5
LOL this should have been in the Holy Crap post hahahaha that's
just amazing Chris. Are those all in little blue boxes? I see lots of
blue, greens and pinks, some of my favorite colors. Good thing I
dont' have one of those places close to me. Congrats, that's an
awesome collection.
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g0too
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Post by g0too on Dec 23, 2005 13:23:12 GMT -5
Hi Cher
Yes they are in blue boxes, the guy who spent about two and a half hours with me said he pre boxes them when he gets chance that way they can stack them on shelving but they also have them in plastic bins where you pick your own rocks out, I just figured it was easier to get the boxed ones as I was a bit pushed for time.
There is all sorts in there Cher I will take some photos tomorrow and list them all here.
I like the two big chunks of rose quartz at the front, I am going to turn them into electric lamps.
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Debs
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Post by Debs on Dec 23, 2005 13:23:20 GMT -5
Wow! That's what I call SHOPPING! ;D You bought the motherload of rocks. What all did you buy? I would feel like a kid in a candy store. Lucky you! Enjoy! Have a safe and Happy Holidays!
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Post by nepherite on Dec 23, 2005 13:30:45 GMT -5
OH MY GOD !!!!
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g0too
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Post by g0too on Dec 23, 2005 13:31:49 GMT -5
Debs, candy store doesnt even come close, I got shown their yard as well and it was full of massive wood bins full of rocks, the bins were about 4 foot square and some were even stacked on each other (if I only had a crane)
By the way the black tubes at the bottom left are gem kalidoscopes, I figured the kids would like them.
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Dec 23, 2005 13:37:47 GMT -5
WOW are you opening your own SHOP?  Man that's a lot-o-rock! Loved the rose quartz and the natural geode- not crazy about the died ones (but the do make for cool windchimes when sliced up!) but all them blue boxes- too cool- like a pre boxed batch for the tumbler- add one box- grit and go! |
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chassroc
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Post by chassroc on Dec 23, 2005 13:39:54 GMT -5
With all that beautiful Rough to work on...you will be a busy busy beaver
csroc
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Post by joe on Dec 23, 2005 13:43:53 GMT -5
Ha ha Chris. I told you you would spend more than the Christmas money! Or geez... did you have that much Christmas money? Whatever. it looks like you had a great time. Did you take any pics of the rock shop and yard? I'd love to see that.
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Debs
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Post by Debs on Dec 23, 2005 13:48:41 GMT -5
That's a great idea for the kids! I love those things too!  I also like the rock boxes. What a great idea for stacking and storing them! I will have to try that. Geez...how long did it take you to load them up and un load them? ;D |
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Sabre52
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Post by Sabre52 on Dec 23, 2005 13:56:56 GMT -5
Gadzooks Chris!!! I bow to you. You are now my rock idol. Talk about a guy who knows how to go shopping. Now that a friggin rock shopping trip!!!!....mel
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WyckedWyre
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Post by WyckedWyre on Dec 23, 2005 14:23:09 GMT -5
WOWSER  S |
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Post by texasrockhound on Dec 23, 2005 14:31:51 GMT -5
Incredible! Beautiful! The color of those Geodes is fantastic.
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Post by Condor on Dec 23, 2005 14:57:23 GMT -5
Dang!
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SteveHolmes
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Post by SteveHolmes on Dec 23, 2005 15:03:27 GMT -5
Nice Haul Chris! Have fun with all your new goodies.
Steve
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deepsouth
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Post by deepsouth on Dec 23, 2005 15:23:21 GMT -5
You treated yourself very well Chris .
Now the hard yards start and you will be snowed under in tumbling cutting shaping etc etc
Have fun with your awesome haul
Jack
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Post by jdennis on Dec 23, 2005 15:37:59 GMT -5
wow Hate to see that bill  Great haul Just enough to send us all an x-mas rock hehe |
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Dec 23, 2005 15:55:09 GMT -5
Hi ,
Yesterday I bought a few rocks to many, - BUT looking at your haul makes me feel a lot better, hope you have a great time polishing them
Have a good Christmas
Jack
Yorkshire UK
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Post by krazydiamond on Dec 23, 2005 16:59:45 GMT -5
how in the heck did you get that all home??? that is just a great shopping trip!! who said men hate shopping?
KD
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g0too
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Post by g0too on Dec 23, 2005 17:13:50 GMT -5
how in the heck did you get that all home??? that is just a great shopping trip!! who said men hate shopping? KD Got it all home in my Honda Civic, there is around 150+ kilos and then there was me and 2 grown up kids and their luggage. The car wasnt as fast at accellerating as normal (not sure why ;D ) but it still managed 90mph easily until I noticed I was speeding and slowed down. There wasnt enought room in the boot of the car so 3/4 of the back seat was taken up as well as the floor, the eldest complained a bit about being cramped.. lol Jack you have a good one as well, and everyone else as well. Oh I even bought the wife a clock made from an agate slice as a present, not a bad return considering what I got dont you think. |
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Man that's a lot-o-rock! Loved the rose quartz and the natural geode- not crazy about the died ones (but the do make for cool windchimes when sliced up!) but all them blue boxes- too cool- like a pre boxed batch for the tumbler- add one box- grit and go!
I also like the rock boxes. What a great idea for stacking and storing them! I will have to try that. Geez...how long did it take you to load them up and un load them? ;D
S
Great haul Just enough to send us all an x-mas rock hehe 
