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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Apr 22, 2012 6:33:09 GMT -5
I like the idea. You could finally cool down a warm beer without watering it down. (My wife, not knowing any better, once served beer to a guest with ice in it. That was before I knew her...)
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Apr 22, 2012 6:28:01 GMT -5
I'm taking my time figuring out how to cut this one. There is no clear orientation because the bubbles and sagenite change directions in different parts of the rock. I may have to cut it into thirds before slabbing. I think it's time for a new blade on my big, saw, too. I will be sure to post slabs.
Yeah, I wonder about vugs and pores, too. I guess if nothing else, I'll learn something from cutting it.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Apr 22, 2012 6:22:19 GMT -5
I know exactly what you mean, Mark! They're amazing just the way they are; I've got some smaller ones that I will cut, but I think I'll leave the big one alone. I've had that one near at hand since we got back!
Jeri: I guess I just included the gas mileage in the overall cost of the trip and tried not to think about it!
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Apr 21, 2012 15:25:15 GMT -5
I finally posted photos of my finds in the Specimens category.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Apr 21, 2012 13:37:02 GMT -5
That's really pretty stuff! Thanks for posting! Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Apr 21, 2012 13:35:21 GMT -5
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Apr 21, 2012 13:28:38 GMT -5
I've just started cutting one of these in the last 10 minutes, so I don't have any photos of the interiors yet. Anyway, roughly 34lbs. of mostly plume (biscuits) and some flower garden from the West Texas trip. The largest biscuit I found, 12ozs. Front: Others: Interesting plume with tubes. View 1: View 2: The half bucket: Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Apr 21, 2012 12:43:16 GMT -5
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Apr 21, 2012 12:36:36 GMT -5
This is another rock I found at Stillwell, more of a curiosity than anything else. I think it might be Birdseye Rhyolite, but would appreciate ID help. Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Apr 21, 2012 12:33:24 GMT -5
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Apr 21, 2012 12:16:25 GMT -5
You should be able to find photos of my 50 lb. tumbler made with a 10" pvc barrel. If not, PM me and we can go from there.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Apr 20, 2012 8:30:21 GMT -5
I agree with Steve and Daniel, they look like concretions to me. But, I'll be pleasantly surprised if they aren't!
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Apr 19, 2012 16:03:28 GMT -5
Agree with Don. All depends on condition.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Apr 19, 2012 16:01:40 GMT -5
In general I agree with you shotgunner, but if you don't bring home big enough rough for the saw, that extra size is going to waste.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Apr 19, 2012 15:59:48 GMT -5
Hey Daniel,
Let me know if you'd like to set up a time to cut it. Looks like a nice moss.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Apr 17, 2012 11:55:34 GMT -5
Hi Dave,
Finally found this post. I had been eagerly awaiting your review and missed it!
You talked me into it. These will be my next purchases.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Apr 11, 2012 12:17:23 GMT -5
I don't think you would fail a residency test or be denied your social security benefits (if you were of retirement age). I believe the Veterans Administration here would help you out. Other than that, yes we have a lot of homeless people who depend on charities, missions, etc. to scrape by. There is no safety net here, and (without trying to start a political fight) the social programs are constantly targeted for reductions.
I'm sorry to hear of your situation. I hope things improve for you.
Here's a thought: I think your story (why you left, your global adventure, and your situation on returning home) are worthy of both media attention and a book and/or movie. Maybe the interview will lead in that direction or maybe you can make contacts that would help.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Apr 9, 2012 15:43:24 GMT -5
I also hate it when that happens. How about grinding out a hole with a dremel and setting and accent stone?
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Apr 9, 2012 15:40:24 GMT -5
How big is the tumbler? What stage are you at and how long has the load been tumbling?
You should be okay for a week, but you may need to open it up and stir it to loosen it up.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Apr 9, 2012 12:19:39 GMT -5
Yeah, way too much jasper to be of value as ore. There's BIF all over northern MN, so it's not really worth much. The miners hated the jasper because it was so much harder than the hematite. It is pretty, though.
Morse: nothing on the web is a secret. Would love to know if you find Binghamite.
Chuck
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