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Post by radio on Nov 30, 2017 8:24:01 GMT -5
I'm going to move this for you, Arlen. Thanks Tela!~
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Post by radio on Nov 30, 2017 8:23:14 GMT -5
I have a similar stone in the rough, not round that came from not too far away. My daughter goes to Sturgis SD for the bike rally most summers and tent camps in an old timer's yard. He gave her a stone to give to me that came from Mount Rushmore back when you could get close enough to pick up the rubble. It looks like clear and milky quartz with a lot of pyrite in it. I will do a search for a photo and if that doesn't work I will see if I still have it. I have been lightening my load so that is a fifty, fifty. Jim It would be interesting to know where this ball came from! From what I can tell, there are no Granite areas like this anywhere near where this was found. Someone either traveled a long ways and toted it back, or traded for it or the material, then shaped it. I can see where an ancient person would be intrigued by the sparkles in the stone and want to fashion something out of it, possibly as a status symbol. The sparkles caught the farmers eye, or it would have been left lying there for eternity
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Post by radio on Nov 29, 2017 15:52:53 GMT -5
The easiest way to get pictures from a camera to your computer without doing anything fancy is email. I have given up on the e mail method as Google will no longer allow me to open a pic in my e mail and do the "save as" trick. I may resort to opening an account with another e mail provider just so I can save pics
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Post by radio on Nov 28, 2017 20:06:04 GMT -5
Yep, looks like a artifact I've seen before all right, especially if the rock is not local. We used to have similar stone balls that occurred naturally in the Ventura and Santa Clara Rivers but they were local sandstone and not man made but your piece sure looks man made to me. I'd guess game ball too as a hammer stone would have more percussive damage and most I've found tend to be a bit more pointed or egg shaped.......Mel Thanks Mel. He said he has found many walnut sized round rocks, but of a different stone than this one. He has given me a paint pot trip before this and has brought several items in to show me including a gorgeous plummet! I sure would like to spend a day or three walking his farm!
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Post by radio on Nov 28, 2017 7:43:33 GMT -5
After extensive Google search, it appears to be either a game ball, or hammer stone as I found a pic of one very similar from Illinois which is just across the river from the spot this was found. Due to the nearly perfect roundness, my money is on game ball. He did say he has found many other round stones the size of walnuts. I would love to spend a day or three walking his farm! Tommy @ Rockjunquie maybe move this to the "Fossils and Artifacts" section? Edit: link to site containing the Illinois artifacts lithiccastinglab.com/gallery-pages/2006octoberhammerstonespage2.htm
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Post by radio on Nov 27, 2017 18:21:48 GMT -5
Thanks for the rescue Bill! I still can not get pics off my phone to the computer An old Farmer who lives in N.E Missouri very near the Iowa border stopped by shop today with an unusual stone he found on his farm. At first impression I thought it to be stream tumbled granite, but then remembering his farm is the site of a permanent Indian encampment, it occurred to me to ask if he found and similar stones of any shape or size in. or near the place he found this one. He has never seen any similar material on his farm, so I began to suspect it is an artifact, possibly a game ball of some type. It is nearly perfectly round and is loaded with what appears to be very tiny quartz crystals and a metallic mineral of some type, possibly Pyrite. I touched it to the 200 wheel and it is amazingly hard and the metallic crystals do not shine like most Pyrite I have cut. He mentioned he was walking along and spotted the glitter in it and thought it was a cool and unusual stone, so picked it up. I told that if in fact it is an artifact, a Native American likely was fascinated by the glitter also and worked it into a sphere. It is roughly 4 inches in diameter and is very heavy for it's size. Any input or thoughts are appreciated By the way, he gifted it to me, so it will now have a special place in my displays, be it an artifact, or just a rock!
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Post by radio on Nov 27, 2017 18:05:26 GMT -5
Tommy Rockoonz your orders went out today. Thank you and let me know the results you have with the soaps
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Post by radio on Nov 27, 2017 8:29:40 GMT -5
Marci always sends a "Thank you" freebie on repeat orders
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Post by radio on Nov 27, 2017 8:27:02 GMT -5
I just ordered 3 bars as well. I tend towards dry skin related to bad circulation to my lower legs and wearing compression socks. Passed the info on to a high school friend who just relocated to Branson as well. Thank you muchly! All her soaps have a generous amount of both Tea Tree oil and Shea Butter. I'll ask Marci if she has any other recommendations for you. I suspect she will say to use a topical moisturizer without all the chemicals in over the counter lotions.
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Post by radio on Nov 27, 2017 8:23:32 GMT -5
I posted about it on Facebook too Thanks Tommy. are we "friends" on FB?
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Post by radio on Nov 27, 2017 8:17:21 GMT -5
Thanks Arlen! We ordered three soaps for starters - Eva picked the Aloe Cucumber Melon and Citrus and I like the sound of the Bay Rum. What, no B.S eliminator?!?!?!? Methinks you will like Bay Rum Thanks for the plug on FB
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Post by radio on Nov 26, 2017 19:23:44 GMT -5
"BS Eliminator" haha awesome. I might have to get a bar of this - I know a few mouths I'd like to wash out with it Seriously though - the wife is going to have a field day with this. We love this kind of stuff and she's into essential oils. LOL! Yes, "B.S Eliminator" is very popular as is Monkey Farts that has a very tropical smell, fruity, not farty Tommy your wife is welcome to call with any questions, or e mail if she prefers. Marci is extremely knowledgeable about all the oils and their benefits and uses. Many of the oils on the market are not top quality, so one must use caution when buying.
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Post by radio on Nov 22, 2017 19:17:09 GMT -5
Thank You for sharing ..I buy nothing but handmade soaps and there is also I see some other really cool products on here. I'm placing an order now Thank you alikat! Due to the Holiday, it will be Friday or possibly Saturday before we can ship your order.. I hope you enjoy them, and please let us know how you like them
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Post by radio on Nov 22, 2017 13:03:32 GMT -5
Thank you Tela for the great review and glad you liked the soaps. The wife puts tea tree oil and shea butter in all her soaps for extra moisturizing. The Pine tar soap has helped soooo many folks with eczema or psoriasis. It even helps with Rosacea
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Post by radio on Nov 16, 2017 11:48:26 GMT -5
look 'em up on bookface first to see if that causes any recollections. depending on the memory jog, you can decide to call, or not call
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Post by radio on Nov 14, 2017 9:53:44 GMT -5
I have some dino bone rough for sale
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Post by radio on Nov 13, 2017 20:52:08 GMT -5
Arlen tell him to hound the landscaping. There is a bunch of colorful flint, chert and jasper in that area! Also pet wood and palm. Corpus Christi lake when low is good too. Theoretically you can't hound the State Park but I always have. Thanks Bill! he is pretty much an amateur, but loves rocks and fossils. He is always coming to my shop to show me something he has found.
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Post by radio on Nov 12, 2017 9:22:19 GMT -5
I have a friend who will be spending the winter in Rockport, TX a bit East of Corpus Christi. Any decent collecting sites an easy day trip from there?
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Post by radio on Nov 10, 2017 8:22:49 GMT -5
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Post by radio on Nov 8, 2017 9:17:38 GMT -5
I signed up for Etsy a long time ago, but never listed anything for sale. I've been looking at Amazon's "Handmade" listings and might sign up there. A 15% "referral fee" sounds kind of high, but I have not kept up with what Etsy charges.
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