Mixed stones stage 1 reveal.

The colors are so vibrant in this batch! I love a good ol bag of random mixed stones. They spent 16 days in stage 1 and I am determining keeping them in stage 1 as a few are still quite rough, or moving onto stage 2 as they already look great. Either way this hobby is so much fun!

u/RudeExplanation9304 — 2 days ago

Hunter's Little Paper Wasps underneath a pool chair next to the one I was sitting on.

They were totally chill until I got up to leave an hour later. I got swarmed lol. About 6 stings in all but hey life happens and hopefully my immune system will be stronger for it.

u/RudeExplanation9304 — 3 days ago

Mexican Crazy Lace Agate stage 1 reveal.

Been tumbling for about 3 weeks. Still looking a little rough so back into stage 1 it is.

u/RudeExplanation9304 — 3 days ago
▲ 2.9k r/RealLifeShinies+1 crossposts

How did this happen to just just one garlic clove out of the whole bulb?

Both cloves came out of the same bulb. It has the texture of a gummy bear and no one in house knows how this could happen. Everyone in the kitchen was daring eachother to eat it but no takers.

u/RudeExplanation9304 — 19 days ago

To tumble or not to tumble? That is the question.

Recieved a bag a small crazy lace agate and found this amazing looking piece loading up stage 1. I think I'll keep this one rough as is because it already looks fantastic and I don't want to ruin that awesome triangle. What do yall think? Tumble or no?

u/RudeExplanation9304 — 28 days ago

I managed to cut my wrist on my roof, and also get poison ivy on the exact spot of the wound, all on the same day...so itchy.

Yes I got tetanus shot. Did I need stiches? Probably, but alas I do not have insurance. Neosporin and bandages will have to do.

u/RudeExplanation9304 — 1 month ago

Bahia Agates out of stage 4 and looking 🔥

My fifth finished batch this year. Bonus pic of them all at the end. This hobby is so much fun!!

u/RudeExplanation9304 — 1 month ago
▲ 1.2k r/Fishing

Found the Bluegill honey hole.

Never seen a spawning bed this big. Came across this small lake on a hike 4 miles into the woods. It's way up high and the hike is not easy, but once you get there you can catch fish all day.

u/RudeExplanation9304 — 1 month ago

They may be tiny but they have so much character. Batch of small Mexican moss agate going into stage 2. These are my favs from the batch.

u/RudeExplanation9304 — 2 months ago

Finished a batch of desert Jasper. Colors are absolutely stunning!

First two pics are them still wet in the sun. Last pic shows them dry, not as vibrant, but still awesome!

u/RudeExplanation9304 — 2 months ago