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by SwordfishMining
Sun May 19, 2024 6:55 pm
Forum: Enthusiast Zone
Topic: Turning a fossil into the best crystal opal I have ever cut
Replies: 1
Views: 36

Re: Turning a fossil into the best crystal opal I have ever cut

It is kind of a rule that Crystal Opal rough produces two sided stones as it is that most black opal has a potch side. Most do not face out all directions but have a color bar as in semi crystal whites. I used to cringe when people said "Oh Boy! A gem pine cone = cutting rough." Later I re...
by SwordfishMining
Sun May 19, 2024 6:49 pm
Forum: Critter Corner
Topic: Should I continue the Funday Sunnies here?
Replies: 1383
Views: 212444

Re: Should I continue the Funday Sunnies here?

Lots of things can grow on you while visiting. My problem is im doing too many things at once and the computer would be fine if i just didnt want to not watch ads I think. I may go only brave browser in the new one.
by SwordfishMining
Thu May 16, 2024 2:21 pm
Forum: Gemstones
Topic: A Tale of Two Retailers at JCK Las Vegas
Replies: 1
Views: 58

Re: A Tale of Two Retailers at JCK Las Vegas

The captive market has always been a dream. As good as no competition. Teddy Ridge Sunstone Mine did a few cruises selling sunstone jewellery some years back. We were never that big to have an inventory to move.
by SwordfishMining
Thu May 16, 2024 2:15 pm
Forum: Metals
Topic: Phillip Gavriel Reimagines the Box Link in Its Spring Collection
Replies: 1
Views: 60

Re: Phillip Gavriel Reimagines the Box Link in Its Spring Collection

I see a place we can use up the thicc directional opal cabs. The blocky links are appealing to me.
by SwordfishMining
Thu May 16, 2024 2:11 pm
Forum: Synthetic/Lab-created
Topic: GRWN Founders Seek to Disrupt Lab-Grown Diamond Space
Replies: 1
Views: 86

Re: GRWN Founders Seek to Disrupt Lab-Grown Diamond Space

Price slashing? Google definition : verb introduce a democratic system or democratic principles to.
"public institutions need to be democratized" make (something) accessible to everyone. "mass production has not democratized fashion"
by SwordfishMining
Thu May 16, 2024 2:05 pm
Forum: Latest News
Topic: The Latest AI News in Social Media
Replies: 1
Views: 50

Re: The Latest AI News in Social Media

Its funny how AI can't read a number or maybe it's just so many "busy" people are using the free or cheap ones online wanting to practice without a English speaker based data base. As a writer, in my mind, dealing with a slimy Penfish, polished in prison, I resent the "commoners"...
by SwordfishMining
Thu May 16, 2024 1:57 pm
Forum: Critter Corner
Topic: Should I continue the Funday Sunnies here?
Replies: 1383
Views: 212444

Re: Should I continue the Funday Sunnies here?

I figured out what my computer problem is...I think. Its Microsoft trying to force my computer to go to windows 11, but i have my computer set to not let it use that much memory from online for anything. :lol: Im thinking it keeps loading it hoping to install it over and over. I need a new laptop so...
by SwordfishMining
Wed May 15, 2024 12:22 am
Forum: Mining
Topic: Anglo investors tell company to move faster to survive BHP bid
Replies: 1
Views: 47

Re: Anglo investors tell company to move faster to survive BHP bid

Better get on it while you can. GME just made a little run to where Im back in profit. AMC.....
by SwordfishMining
Mon May 13, 2024 7:43 pm
Forum: Gemstones
Topic: Mystery of Oregon’s sunstones | Oregon Field Guide
Replies: 1
Views: 49

Re: Mystery of Oregon’s sunstones | Oregon Field Guide

I have friends that dig. Whats your budget.....
by SwordfishMining
Sun May 12, 2024 4:13 pm
Forum: Critter Corner
Topic: Should I continue the Funday Sunnies here?
Replies: 1383
Views: 212444

Re: Should I continue the Funday Sunnies here?

And we never saw or heard from Flush again. :D My dish water is hot. Supposed to be 80s today. Pets do always seem to fatter in the spring than the fall? :o Off to see where I dont have to worry about anymore after that. There's another hopeful miner running around with a bundle of stakes, or a paid...