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Post by fishenman on Jul 6, 2010 15:15:52 GMT -5
Awesome cab!!
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Post by fishenman on Jul 3, 2010 23:21:59 GMT -5
Nice cabs. The dino bone is awesome.
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Post by fishenman on Jul 2, 2010 21:40:50 GMT -5
Really nice Bob. The second one has a very interesting pattern.
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Post by fishenman on Jul 2, 2010 11:24:56 GMT -5
Very nice BO Ed.
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Post by fishenman on Jul 1, 2010 14:27:20 GMT -5
Congratulations Adrain, you are a excellent artist!!
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Post by fishenman on Jun 30, 2010 21:24:39 GMT -5
Awesome!!
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Post by fishenman on Jun 29, 2010 21:12:44 GMT -5
Great job!
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Post by fishenman on Jun 29, 2010 17:06:38 GMT -5
Very nice smithing Dan. I keep trying to get my wife back into it, she has some of my best work just waiting.........
I think I need to grab the torch and complete some of my stones.
I just hope I can do as good a job as you did here Dan.
Geoff
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Post by fishenman on Jun 27, 2010 23:18:18 GMT -5
Very nice. I like the Berrendo T-egg and the Oregon plume. The center of the Brazilian came out good and the fluorite is totally cool.
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Post by fishenman on Jun 27, 2010 18:35:40 GMT -5
I found this program in the paperwork of an old lapidary shop my wife bought for my 5th wedding anniversary present. It is a program from the 1975 rock show in Prineville Oregon, 36 pages. There's some old time rock hound names in here, if this program could talk............ Any potential as an ebay item? Geoff
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Post by fishenman on Jun 27, 2010 18:15:20 GMT -5
Great pictures. It looks like so much fun. Those rocks make me want to move the the area. Ralph holding the sphere, he looks like he was just told how much it was worth.
The personal collection is a real treat, thanks for posting. Geoff
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Post by fishenman on Jun 27, 2010 17:07:30 GMT -5
Awesome! That last montana is sweet.
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Post by fishenman on Jun 27, 2010 11:48:40 GMT -5
Thank you very much everybody! My fav is the third carey.
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Post by fishenman on Jun 27, 2010 10:57:42 GMT -5
Nice group of stones. The hematite in jasper is really cool looking and the imperial is awesome.
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Post by fishenman on Jun 26, 2010 19:15:57 GMT -5
Hi everyone! ;D Some new material and some old. Cary ranch Tiger iron Psilomelane Lapis Thanks for looking , Geoff
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Post by fishenman on Jun 25, 2010 19:47:43 GMT -5
Thank you to everyone for your replies.
I think I will start my own site eventually. I have been thinking of bringing out a praline cookie to the farmers markets, I could sell my cabs and jewelry also.
I have a job interview on Mon. (my first in a year) so, my plans my change.
Geoff
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Post by fishenman on Jun 23, 2010 16:39:09 GMT -5
I started selling Dec. 16th 2009 and I have sold 272 cabochons in the past six months. I have 218 positive feedbacks. My earnings won't pay the rent (3400.00) but are impressive given the economy and the relatively small group of customers.
I keep wondering if my own website would be any better. No listing or final value fees but more time away from cutting because i have to work on my site? I'm confused as to the next step to increase my sales and get my name known in the industry.
If I could do 4-5 times the biz I do now, I could actually make a living. I thought about cutting hundreds of primo cabs and taking them to Tuscon or Quartzite, to try to get my name out there.
I see so many stones on sites with high prices and I wonder how many do they really sell? I do a search on etsy and I find many cabs of the same material as mine selling for way less money. I know it takes time and effort, just wondering what anybody's thoughts are.
Thanks, Geoff
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Post by fishenman on Jun 21, 2010 23:03:51 GMT -5
That is a great cabochon.
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Post by fishenman on Jun 21, 2010 0:02:30 GMT -5
1487
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BEER
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Post by fishenman on Jun 20, 2010 11:39:03 GMT -5
Mmmmmmmm, sounds like a winner. Here are some basic guidelines-
Cannabis can be added to the beer at the same time the hops is added. THC is oil/alcohol soluble and some will dissolve in the brew as it ferments. Before adding it to the brew there are a few things you must do. Make sure the cannabis is dried until crispy, 1 hour in a 200 degree oven will suffice. This removes all water molecules from it thus activating the THC. Soak the cannabis in cold water for several hours. This removes some of the water soluble tars and chlorophyll that are associated with that "plant" taste. General rule is one ounce shade leaves per gallon brew. Higher quality plant, or flower tops, use less cannabis.
I would put a fresh, whole leaf in when bottling, for the wow factor.
Geoff
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