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treasurefever	40. RE: On A Lighter side Jun 13 2008, 9:38 AM EDT Hi Havermap, good luck on your rock pickin trip. Brenda Post reply Do you find this valuable?
pvjjh	41. RE: On A Lighter side Jun 13 2008, 11:42 AM EDT "Hey, I could use a Rockhounding for Dummies! I agree with titles for pics, making them easier to view. Often, I just view the thumbnails; unless it is something really unusual because it takes too long to go through each one. I have to say, though, I belonged to Mindat first but find this site more "friendly". Not having a geology background, I felt somewhat intimated at Mindat, everyone seemed to be so much more knowledegable than I. I have learned a great deal from contributors at this website. This is my first attempt at interacting at a website, so I might not have answered "friend requests" or done other thingsexactly right. But I'm trying to learn. I do appreciate posts that are not "agate", although I usually read the agate announcements to see what you are up to. I would like to see upcoming rock hunts (if somewhat close to me) that are open to members. I did find a guide for finding geodes at Mindat. After a person shows you what to look for, it's easy to find for yourself. I am heading north on Monday to go rock pickin'. I will add to the national directory upon returning. " Hi havermap, well heck speak up please. lol Hey take you time and read and comment and share your experiences. It is fun to see what others are doing and finding. I have to admit, one has to spend some time on this site to figure out everything one can do here. I know i still find new things all the time. "I do appreciate posts that are not "agate", although I usually read the agate announcements to see what you are up to." you had me in tears with this comment. I admit these agate addicts do enjoy the lively discussions and bragging rights about agates. I think I am glad we don't have any around here as I can think about few other things (like wishing there were agates around here). hehe Have a great rock hunt on Monday. What will you be hunting for? Oh please don't be agates. lol :-o Have fun and good hunting! Paul Post reply 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you find this valuable? Do you?
pvjjh	42. Rockhounding for Dummies Jun 13 2008, 11:51 AM EDT You know, with wealth of experience and information found on this site, I think a pretty good book could be produced. Then I think the next in the series would have to be something like "Rocking(chair)hounds for Those With Oldtimers" You know for guys like Tom and me. Which could be a rather short book saying, "go re-read 'Rockhounding for Dummies' DUMMY!" Post reply Do you find this valuable?
treasurefever	43. RE: On A Lighter side Jun 13 2008, 1:16 PM EDT Paul funny you should mention the Agates. I figured they liked them so much I put a picture of my PIECES of Agates that I have found.lol We will probably get some nice feed back on this.LOL! Have you ever heard of that song Hit Me With Your Best Shot, Fire Away.lol Hey just want yall to know I did not start this,I just put my 2 cents worth in.LOL Brenda Post reply Do you find this valuable?
treasurefever	44. Agate are Amber? Jun 13 2008, 1:27 PM EDT I did put a picture of a Agate in my Photo Album. I've been told it was Amber and then somebody else said it was a Agate. I also has a picture of it w/light so you can see the color. Can anybody tell me what it looks like to them? I'm trying to get my pictures look better,but they always turn out looking big and blurry. Sorry about that,if you have any tips without buying a better camera let me know.By the way I got so tickled over the Agates I had tears rolling.LOL Brenda Post reply Do you find this valuable?
TallTomSr	45. RE: Agate are Amber? Jun 13 2008, 1:42 PM EDT Alright You AGATE "Challenged" People Don't let your jealousy over our abundant hunting grounds get the best of you..lol. I know we post a lot of agate pics and have several very friendly discussions on them but there are so very any types and locations across this great nation it is hard not to become addicted to them. I also hunt for many other types of treasures in my area. Such as Jasper and quartz crystals and fossils and geodes, and more. I realize that another started the agate bashing but Paul took full advantage to get his licks in because he has NO agates where he lives. Sticks and stones can break me bones but mean agate words can't hurt me ,ha, ha, ha,,,lol Tom Post reply Do you find this valuable?
TallTomSr	46. RE: Agate are Amber? Jun 13 2008, 1:51 PM EDT "I did put a picture of a Agate in my Photo Album. I've been told it was Amber and then somebody else said it was a Agate. I also has a picture of it w/light so you can see the color. Can anybody tell me what it looks like to them? I'm trying to get my pictures look better,but they always turn out looking big and blurry. Sorry about that,if you have any tips without buying a better camera let me know.By the way I got so tickled over the Agates I had tears rolling.LOL Brenda" Hey Brenda That to me looks like a very nice Agate. The Agate pieces you have in that bowl look great too. If you could find some larger pieces of those type they make great cabs and jewelery. Bill could probably tell you what type they are since he has hunted your area before. Very nice stones go get some more and get ADDICTED to AGATES like Andy is,,,lol. Tom Post reply Do you find this valuable?
pvjjh	47. RE: On A Lighter side Jun 13 2008, 2:34 PM EDT "Paul funny you should mention the Agates. I figured they liked them so much I put a picture of my PIECES of Agates that I have found.lol We will probably get some nice feed back on this.LOL! Have you ever heard of that song Hit Me With Your Best Shot, Fire Away.lol Hey just want yall to know I did not start this,I just put my 2 cents worth in.LOL Brenda" Brenda.... Geepers how could you? This agate madness is out of control. Here we are talking about improving the wiki and now it is another agate thread. Heaven forbid!!! hehe Those are some nice agates. Such fun! And I didn't think Brenda was addicted. Man am I alone here??? lol agateless Paul Post reply Do you find this valuable?
pvjjh	48. RE: On A Lighter side Jun 13 2008, 2:39 PM EDT "Paul funny you should mention the Agates. I figured they liked them so much I put a picture of my PIECES of Agates that I have found.lol We will probably get some nice feed back on this.LOL! Have you ever heard of that song Hit Me With Your Best Shot, Fire Away.lol Hey just want yall to know I did not start this,I just put my 2 cents worth in.LOL Brenda" Brenda... Geepers I can't believe this. You mention agates and now showing picks. What is it with the agate addiction everyone has?? Yikes here we are talking about improving the wiki and it becomes an agate thread. ;-o And you Brenda of all people. sighhhh.. I must be the lonely non agate addict. Mannnn... agateless Paul Post reply Do you find this valuable?
pvjjh	49. RE: Agate are Amber? Jun 13 2008, 2:44 PM EDT "I did put a picture of a Agate in my Photo Album. I've been told it was Amber and then somebody else said it was a Agate. I also has a picture of it w/light so you can see the color. Can anybody tell me what it looks like to them? I'm trying to get my pictures look better,but they always turn out looking big and blurry. Sorry about that,if you have any tips without buying a better camera let me know.By the way I got so tickled over the Agates I had tears rolling.LOL Brenda" Alas, I must agree with Tom, it is a nice agate. The way to tell the difference between amber and agate is easy. Amber is very light and agate is heavy. also you can use a knife and scratch the surface of the stones. Agate will not scratch with a knife but amber will. Amber is pertrified pitch and looks sort of lie pitch too. But it is very light and soft. Hope this helps. Paul Post reply Do you find this valuable?
treasurefever	50. RE: Agate are Amber? Jun 13 2008, 2:47 PM EDT Hi Tom good to hear from you. lol It was also funny that I had already put those pictures of the Agates on there before I read what Paul said and I got so tickled. I love to kid around and find stuff to laugh about. All of my friends just tell me I'm crazy.LOL Thanks,Brenda Post reply Do you find this valuable?
aubreyreynolds9@gmai	51. RE: Agate are Amber? Jun 13 2008, 3:38 PM EDT One Dummy (myself) has launched out into uncharted water. A new page has been added :Rockhounding for Dummies. I will be formatting the page when I get from the hospital. Bill Not dead as yet Post reply Do you find this valuable?
TallTomSr	52. RE: Agate are Amber? Jun 13 2008, 4:58 PM EDT "One Dummy (myself) has launched out into uncharted water. A new page has been added : Rockhounding for Dummies. I will be formatting the page when I get from the hospital. Bill Not dead as yet " Hi Bill I hope it is nothing too serious. Keep us posted and if there is anything we can help with let us know. Tom Post reply Do you find this valuable?
TallTomSr	53. RE: Agate are Amber? Jun 13 2008, 5:11 PM EDT "I did put a picture of a Agate in my Photo Album. I've been told it was Amber and then somebody else said it was a Agate. I also has a picture of it w/light so you can see the color. Can anybody tell me what it looks like to them? I'm trying to get my pictures look better,but they always turn out looking big and blurry. Sorry about that,if you have any tips without buying a better camera let me know.By the way I got so tickled over the Agates I had tears rolling.LOL Brenda" Hey Brenda I went to our local dollar tree and picked up a small tripod to use to stabilize my pics since I have a close and play camera. It really helped. I picked up a large tripod yesterday for five dollars at a back yard sale also. Now I can do more . If you use a tripos and when holding stones in your hand find someting to stabilize your hand with the pics come out clearer. Check out the pics of the pocket eggs I posted. I used the small tripod and braced my hand against the platform I had the tripod on and they came out pretty good. Tom Post reply Do you find this valuable?
washatonian	54. RE: Rockhounding for Dummy's Jun 13 2008, 5:22 PM EDT "One Dummy (myself) has launched out into uncharted water. A new page has been added :Rockhounding for Dummies. I will be formatting the page when I get from the hospital. Bill Not dead as yet " Kudo's Bill. Now of course you can't start something without finnishing it so thought and prayers are sent your way on your in and OUT hospital adventure. All is well my friend. Now back to the dummy part >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> that me,I'm all in! Lot of potential with that one. Andy Post reply Do you find this valuable?
havermap	55. RE: On A Lighter side Jun 13 2008, 5:45 PM EDT I am heading to the Sleeping Bear Dunes Nat'l Park area of MI on Monday. I can't wait! I won't be hunting agates. . . BUT, I am like a crow; I pick up whatever is shiney. LOL Pam Post reply Do you find this valuable?
TallTomSr	56. RE: On A Lighter side Jun 13 2008, 5:51 PM EDT "I am heading to the Sleeping Bear Dunes Nat'l Park area of MI on Monday. I can't wait! I won't be hunting agates. . . BUT, I am like a crow; I pick up whatever is shiney. LOL Pam" Caw Caw welcome to the flock,,lol Go get them pretties gal TOm Post reply Do you find this valuable?
aubreyreynolds9@gmai	57. RE: On A Lighter side Jun 13 2008, 5:53 PM EDT I read the obituary this morning, I was not in it so I knew it was going to be a good day. The Doc said they wil be mining for a kidney stone. They are going to BLAST it. I was hoping they would leave it whole so I could add it to my collection. It's not an agate. Will be posting PICS. Post reply 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you find this valuable? Do you?
havermap	58. RE: On A Lighter side Jun 13 2008, 5:59 PM EDT Bill, Glad to hear your going to be better soon. You know, you still might be able to collect a few pieces of that stone. . . Hope this will make you feel better, I am going hunting for your pet stones next week. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
washatonian	59. RE: On A Lighter side Jun 13 2008, 6:00 PM EDT Marvelous medicine...........Glad to hear I'm not the only one checking the obits. :) Happy Days Post reply Do you find this valuable?

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