u/windigogaming

I found lithops for the first time ever at Lowes and had to pick some up, unfortunately they were in 100% organic soil and doomed. I put them in with a mix of small lava rocks and very minimal organics. I figure I shouldn't water until they shrivel a bit but I was wondering if Im doing anything wrong and what stages each one is in. Also there were no labels so I have no idea the species/cultivars. The grow light is just supplemental, its in a south facing window that gets good sun its just really rainy right now. Any tips on keeping these rocks alive would be appreciated 😅

Came into possession of this Piece of 8, Thought it could be a restrike but went and got it looked at by some local numismatic experts. Free weighing and a spectrometer later and I now know this baby is legit. By far the best piece in my collection now by far. Felt so good sitting at the counter hearing them agree one by one!

I received this as a gift from someone who works at a Disney resort that is being remodeled. This was displayed in a pirate themed bar and passed off as authentic. There were only 3 and somebody handed them out and it ended up in my hands. I got it checked at a hole in the wall pawn shop and it is silver but they didnt know coins. I've contacted an actual numismatic nearby but just was wondering what yall thought. I just know most fakes dont use real silver and if any company has money to have authentic pirate stuff behind glass for a themed bar it would be Disney. It should also be noted we live on the Treasure coast and these coins have been found nearby especially by Mel Fisher.