RE: Extra terrestrial stones-literally out of this World
Hey happysmileyman, got one more thing we have in common.
My Grandfather and Grandmother owned a rock store, or better known as a gem and mineral / jewelry store. They traveled around the USA collecting stones back when the digging was good, 1950's up until they got to old to climb mountains and dig deep holes.
I was at their side ever chance I had. They had 3 girls and a boy(my dad) and 12 Grandkids. I was the only one that went and did the dirty work, everyone else wanted the final product.
Well when they both passed, I was Willed the shop. About 20 thousand pounds worth, plus all the saws, polishers, grinders and everything that went along with it. In the Will, Papa said, if I choose to give the family some that would be up to me, as far as I am concerned, you all got all you need when I was alive. .........Enjoy it.
That was 20 years ago, I have gathered more and my wife prays to God that we never have to move.
I will do a post later and show you some.
Thanks for the post, always love remembering Papa.
Wow this is fascinating to read about your parents love of rocks and fossicking and more than amazing @possumworks I've always wanted to have a secret mine (You could probably tell by the character i offered you for your stories the other day) he had a few secret mines too 😊
That's pretty amazing you still have the polishers and grinders exc! Your parents must have been very interesting/unusual people.
Be great to see some of the stuff you have in a post on here too mate 😊