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Post by paulshiroma on Apr 7, 2014 22:20:13 GMT -5
Having missed the Stoddard Wells Show, I might try and talk my family into going to this show. Thanks for the heads up. Paul
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Post by paulshiroma on Apr 7, 2014 22:12:33 GMT -5
Looks like you had a great time, Tommy! I've often looked at the maps for that area and wished I could get out there. Thanks for virtually taking me along! Paul
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Post by paulshiroma on Mar 19, 2014 8:16:54 GMT -5
Gang, thanks for the thoughts. This is very supportive and helpful and I so appreciate it. Lately, every priority has been reset ... a good thing if somewhat difficult as it makes you re-evaluate yourself. My Mom-in-Law has been with us now a couple of weeks and I'm enjoying the time and opportunity to just hang out with her.
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Post by paulshiroma on Mar 19, 2014 8:13:00 GMT -5
Thanks for taking me out there - at least virtually - Larry. This is a great show! Looked like you all had a blast!
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Post by paulshiroma on Mar 4, 2014 22:59:10 GMT -5
These are outstanding, Randy. Very, very impressive.
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Post by paulshiroma on Mar 4, 2014 22:55:05 GMT -5
Awesome pieces, Roy. Congrats on scoring those!
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Post by paulshiroma on Mar 4, 2014 22:53:29 GMT -5
Larry and Christopher: Thank you for the encouragement guys! I so appreciate the folks on the forum. Like an extended family spread out across the country. There are good days and bad days in all of this. Sometimes I'm fine and "accepting" and sometimes, I just want to scream. We're going to have to go through all my mother-in-laws stuff as well. Just before my father-in-law passed away, we spent an afternoon going through his photo albums with him. He was point out folks long since gone and reminiscing about times past. We found a really nice framed collage of photos and drawings titled "Summer of '42" with some of his photos and drawings of life at the internment camps during WW2. It included a copy of Executive Order 9066 - the relocation order. I'm glad he saved it. So many memories.
Our parents are/were amazing people. They did so much and sacrificed so much to make better lives for us here.
Paul
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Post by paulshiroma on Mar 4, 2014 22:05:13 GMT -5
Beautiful pieces, Jean!
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Post by paulshiroma on Mar 4, 2014 21:54:23 GMT -5
REally, really impressive collection! And I like your cat! Paul
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Post by paulshiroma on Mar 3, 2014 23:38:52 GMT -5
Take care of good old mom. Family comes first. Try to get her to write a journal of her life. We did that with my grandmother & mom. You wouldn't believe the stories they have from growing up. And the most thing you miss by having your parents gone is not being able to ask questions. Do it while you still have time. SOUND ADVICE, Buddy!!! Thank you for that. I'm really looking forward to her moving in with us, even if it's only for a few months. So, yes, I'll have to do that! My parents are getting up there as well. Dad and Mom are both on the upper-half of their 80's and Dad's had a couple of TIA's and a heart arrhythmia earlier this year. Dorothy is about their age as well. Emotionally and mentally, I'm trying to prepare for their passing. Fortunately, Dad left very, very explicit instructions for me (as I'm the executor) - think bullet points, literally. Nothing for me to do but read and follow his final instructions.
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Post by paulshiroma on Mar 2, 2014 18:21:10 GMT -5
GREAT rock hounding story, James! And those are awesome photos. Good for you on behaving like that! Paul You ever have second thoughts Paul??? HA! Nope ... I have the greatest wife in the world.
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Post by paulshiroma on Mar 2, 2014 18:19:17 GMT -5
So, what did you do with it Paul? The Land Cruiser, my shoulder or the tiger eye? LOL. Have to wait on the tiger eye purchase ... My LC died last July - very sad. Transmission went out and repairing a 1993 LC just wasn't in the cards (or the budget). And my shoulder's repair bills were pretty high as well. Actually, when all was said and done, 2013 was a "non-rockhounding" year. Went a few shows, including the CFMS show up in Ventura last June and some of the local clubs so we got to see some forum friends but we never got out much to do our own rockhounding. Didn't get around to doing much slabbing either. And, now that I think of it, the roller bearings on the tumblers all went at the same time. Wow ... looking back wasn't much of a hobby year. Lots of other stuff but not much on the hobby front.
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Post by paulshiroma on Mar 2, 2014 18:14:28 GMT -5
Gang - looks like I may not be able to make it out. We're going to move my mother-in-law in with us for a few months while we wait for an opening at the assisted living facility. She's getting really (really) forgetful (left the gas on, on the stove one night) and it's getting dangerous for her to be by herself. So, we're going to move her in on the 8th. I'm looking forward to having her stay with us - she's got great stories and is genuinely fun to be with. A few weeks ago, she spent a long weekend with us and she and I spent part of an evening watching "Casablanca" one of our favorites and a movie she grew up with. It'll be a bit of an adjustment for everyone but, nonetheless, good for her.
So, in case I don't see you all - I hope you all have a great time! Paul
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Post by paulshiroma on Feb 27, 2014 21:15:02 GMT -5
Speaking of tumblers I have to get some new rollers for my Thumlers. The little rubber areas literally wore down, got uneven, and the barrels started rolling right off. Been several months now since I've had them running. Gotta go spring for some new ones!
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Post by paulshiroma on Feb 27, 2014 21:05:01 GMT -5
Nice slabs, Larry!
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Post by paulshiroma on Feb 27, 2014 21:04:10 GMT -5
Congrats on the purchase! Like giving in to the dark side ... now, forever will it consume you :-) Seriously, happy cabbing and slabbing!
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Post by paulshiroma on Feb 27, 2014 20:51:57 GMT -5
I recall Christopher owing you gold ... but my memory is ... what was this about?
Looking forward to seeing you all. We might be up there Sat morning only as Andrew has a game Sat afternoon.
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Post by paulshiroma on Feb 27, 2014 20:48:05 GMT -5
Welcome! My boys and I did some rockhounding up in the Acton area. Fun place. We're in SoCal as well ... maybe we'll run across each other! Paul
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Post by paulshiroma on Feb 23, 2014 1:09:57 GMT -5
Hey Paul, sounds like your year went better than mine. We love this tailgate show. Like a mini Quartzsite. Hope to see you there. CA always has nice weather! I just re-read your post Larry...everything okay? Paul
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Post by paulshiroma on Feb 23, 2014 1:07:33 GMT -5
Right on, hoping to see you up there Bill and John!
I'm also trying to get a bunch of the families from my Bible Study together for the trip up. Several of the kids are interested in rocks and would definitely enjoy this one!
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