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You (and thus us) can learn just as much from the losses as the wins. I appreciate that every single one of your videos isn’t clickbait “TEH GREATEST X OF ALL TIME!!!11!!”. Also, depending on how far the drive is, that spot is worthy of a second trip.
One of the reasons I really like your channel is because you don't always show the "wins". I agree with the sentiment that, just being new, the learning is what I really enjoy and appreciate.
Thanks for keeping it real, Jared, re: wins vs busts. I’m a surfer too, and some days are just busts. Flat waves, blown out, etc. However, in the 40+ years I’ve been surfing, I’ve never regretted one paddle out-even if I didn’t catch a single wave. I learn. I observe. And most of all, I spend time in an Incredibly beautiful environment. It’s the same with Rockhounding, as you point out. Even on an “unproductive” day, there’s so much to admire and learn. Keep up the great work!
Thank you so much for your honesty and pertinent info.. you guys have been a real blessing to an older curmudgeon from montana..I've spent the last mo th rockhoundi g the San Raphael swell and have looked forward to watching g your videos in the evening! GOD BLESS YOU KIDS AND MAY HE CONTINUE TO KEEP YOU SAFE AND ADVENTEROUS WHILE YOU ENJOY HIS WO DERFUL CREATION...HUGS TO YOUR PUP. SINCERELY MY BEST TIM BOURK
Your channel was recommended to me by Brian and Julie with Arizona Rockhound Expeditions and Im glad I found you. Great videos and awesome info to learn from. Thank you for sharing and givings folks like me material to learn from...🤙
Definitely informative to see this kind of content. It's a more realistic view of rockhounding, because everyday is not a winner, and you better enjoy the journey!
Thanks for the geological information, I think I've told you before that I like your content because it's more than just pretty rocks, though there are plenty of pretty rocks that you cut!
Looks like fun. The most fun is in the finding. I never wanted to prove a claim was worked out instead of being un explored. Id go back and go both ways on the out crop.
I really like the egg at 10:51. The red rhyolite is super beautiful and it lookes like theres lots of detail in there. The curved shape of the white chalcedony or opal is very pretty, especially when placed together like that.
Jared, informative as always. Definitely worth a return trip. One comment, I was amazed that you didn't wear any eye, ear (that I could see) or dust protection. You seem such a regimented person I thought this would be part of your standard cutting protocol.
I have glasses on for one, but also these saws are not that loud and I don't see why dust protection is required when cutting with water since there's no dust.
Hey jared could you explain pressure ridges and do they give you a clue as to where to cut them? I should try to remember to watch the whole video before asking a question! I love the idea that you are going to educate us without having a 'win'. Money shots get old! LOL
I would totally use that saw too. Anything is better than nothing as long as it works, right? Not sure if you know it but I have recently learned that Opal and Uranium glow like scorpions, under a black light. You should definitely go back. I'm sure you'll find things that you didn't see before. Was sad to hear, a couple of years ago, that Richardson Ranch in Oregon, had closed. I keep hoping that a family member will decide to start it back up. It was a great place to take our daughters when they were younger. They still talk about it and are married with kids of their own now and have passed down the love of rockhounding. Thank you for sharing your discoveries!!!
35 year t-egg collector here and these remind me of the Etna location. The vast majority are duds, solid mud balls just like what you cut. A few can be decent mainly in the red matrix, also like what you cut that started to show some promise. But you are going to have to kiss a lot of frogs to find a prince at that location......
I would day 100% worth a second trip. I find that I often need multiple trips to really begin to understand the layout and structure of a thunderegg locality. Maybe dig some test holes too? Certainly looks like the appropriate geologic conditions.
There's decent thundereggs in Utah. The super volcano that detonated near the Utah/Nevada border anciently probably has a great deal to do with their presence.
Thank you Great video I appreciate your knowledge on rocks and minerals. Very understandable and very helpful. I definitely know I still have tons to learn. 👍
I'm not sure exactly where you went with the Adventures of Shadow channel but my main rockhounding spot is ~30 minutes south from where you were. Jaspers, fortified agates, Jasper/Hematite and thunder eggs. They haven't been as good as what you've shown on the channel but the best ones I found were just west of veyo. They have been mostly solid (chalcedony filling in the small cracks) and the rhyolite is a reddish brown color with copper colored flecks in it. I have a whole tote of the stuff so it's pretty common. I have a 395nm uv light and have had no luck so looks like I need to get the short wave so I can cheat lol. Thanks for the tip!
A few of those looked like fragments of the shell of much larger eggs. Overall it makes me think the area did not have sufficient water and/or silicates to form good agate. Think about what you're going to name the bed.
I agree it's worth another visit but I think the reason people are not talking about it is that no one has gone here looking, or they were easily discourage by some duds.
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I am 71 and just getting into this hobby/occupation. i learn so much from your videos. Please keep teaching showing the good & the bad. Thank you.
Welcome to the greatest hobby in the world!
@brianevans1561- hi ! I just turned 71 as well. I’m learning too, in Texas.👋🏼
You (and thus us) can learn just as much from the losses as the wins. I appreciate that every single one of your videos isn’t clickbait “TEH GREATEST X OF ALL TIME!!!11!!”.
Also, depending on how far the drive is, that spot is worthy of a second trip.
One of the reasons I really like your channel is because you don't always show the "wins". I agree with the sentiment that, just being new, the learning is what I really enjoy and appreciate.
Thanks for keeping it real, Jared, re: wins vs busts. I’m a surfer too, and some days are just busts. Flat waves, blown out, etc. However, in the 40+ years I’ve been surfing, I’ve never regretted one paddle out-even if I didn’t catch a single wave. I learn. I observe. And most of all, I spend time in an Incredibly beautiful environment. It’s the same with Rockhounding, as you point out. Even on an “unproductive” day, there’s so much to admire and learn. Keep up the great work!
I appreciate you taking us along through the learning
process.
I think it's worth another try out there, before you shut it down.
Good show!
Thank you so much for your honesty and pertinent info.. you guys have been a real blessing to an older curmudgeon from montana..I've spent the last mo th rockhoundi g the San Raphael swell and have looked forward to watching g your videos in the evening! GOD BLESS YOU KIDS AND MAY HE CONTINUE TO KEEP YOU SAFE AND ADVENTEROUS WHILE YOU ENJOY HIS WO DERFUL CREATION...HUGS TO YOUR PUP. SINCERELY MY BEST TIM BOURK
Enjoyed the Video, Always like the Cutting Videos whether it’s a “Dud” or not, it’s a Mystery, Thanks for the Information, Always Learning
Thanks for showing the homework! Its good to see a more complete view of rockhounding!
Hells yeah, go back and explore it more. Fun to watch even when they don't all turn out to be 'gems'.
Ha, ha, I'm glad that I'm not the only one that feels good sitting on the floor while cutting rocks. ☺
Your channel was recommended to me by Brian and Julie with Arizona Rockhound Expeditions and Im glad I found you. Great videos and awesome info to learn from. Thank you for sharing and givings folks like me material to learn from...🤙
This location has great potential. Keep looking and keep us posted.
We will certainly be going back.
If you don't go look, you will never know. A little further down the flow may expose a different layer of goodness. Thanks for the insights. 😷⚒
It's always a surprise! Fun to watch. I agree now you have a better idea of what to look for. Thanks Jared. 😊
You made an interesting content for rock lovers, man! Keep going! Hi, from Belarus.
Definitely informative to see this kind of content. It's a more realistic view of rockhounding, because everyday is not a winner, and you better enjoy the journey!
Yes definitely need to check area out more thoroughly. Great rocks come in small places.
Thanks for the geological information, I think I've told you before that I like your content because it's more than just pretty rocks, though there are plenty of pretty rocks that you cut!
Absolutely fantastic ❤
Looks like fun. The most fun is in the finding. I never wanted to prove a claim was worked out instead of being un explored. Id go back and go both ways on the out crop.
I really like the egg at 10:51. The red rhyolite is super beautiful and it lookes like theres lots of detail in there. The curved shape of the white chalcedony or opal is very pretty, especially when placed together like that.
Jared, informative as always. Definitely worth a return trip. One comment, I was amazed that you didn't wear any eye, ear (that I could see) or dust protection. You seem such a regimented person I thought this would be part of your standard cutting protocol.
I have glasses on for one, but also these saws are not that loud and I don't see why dust protection is required when cutting with water since there's no dust.
Hey jared could you explain pressure ridges and do they give you a clue as to where to cut them? I should try to remember to watch the whole video before asking a question! I love the idea that you are going to educate us without having a 'win'. Money shots get old! LOL
"Thunderegg cutting done correctly" by Currently Rockhounding, two years ago :) hope that helps.
@@cliffmiller1021 Thanks Cliff
I'm glad you liked it and it looks like Cliff got you the video before I did.
Thank you for helping.
Love the exploration. Rock pioneers!
I really enjoyed this episode. As I do all of them!
I've found rhyolitic material that looks kind of like this in SE Oregon between the Steens and the Nevada border. Nice discovery!
It's all about the treasure hunt. Less fun finding what you expect to find.
Cool jazzy background music. Doesn't sound great at double speed. :)
I would totally use that saw too. Anything is better than nothing as long as it works, right?
Not sure if you know it but I have recently learned that Opal and Uranium glow like scorpions, under a black light.
You should definitely go back. I'm sure you'll find things that you didn't see before.
Was sad to hear, a couple of years ago, that Richardson Ranch in Oregon, had closed. I keep hoping that a family member will decide to start it back up. It was a great place to take our daughters when they were younger. They still talk about it and are married with kids of their own now and have passed down the love of rockhounding.
Thank you for sharing your discoveries!!!
Enjoyed your video. I’m tending to lean toward you going back. It’s interesting. I think there may be potential at that location.
35 year t-egg collector here and these remind me of the Etna location. The vast majority are duds, solid mud balls just like what you cut. A few can be decent mainly in the red matrix, also like what you cut that started to show some promise. But you are going to have to kiss a lot of frogs to find a prince at that location......
yeah i think its worth a deeper dive to figure out what to look for at that spot
Awesome video! Thanks!
I think it’s worth it, you know what to look for now, so you almost have to go back at least once. 😊
I agree, I think heading back at least one more time to check it out more would be worth it.
I would day 100% worth a second trip. I find that I often need multiple trips to really begin to understand the layout and structure of a thunderegg locality. Maybe dig some test holes too? Certainly looks like the appropriate geologic conditions.
Nice saw!!
There's decent thundereggs in Utah. The super volcano that detonated near the Utah/Nevada border anciently probably has a great deal to do with their presence.
That purple /maroon one was great! Was it rhyolite? Was the white opal?
The 2 you didn’t cut were cool just like that! I’m glad you didn’t cut them!
I like to see the duds. So now you know what to look for. 🥰🥰🥰
Thank you
Great video
I appreciate your knowledge on rocks and minerals.
Very understandable and very helpful.
I definitely know I still have tons to learn. 👍
I'm not sure exactly where you went with the Adventures of Shadow channel but my main rockhounding spot is ~30 minutes south from where you were. Jaspers, fortified agates, Jasper/Hematite and thunder eggs. They haven't been as good as what you've shown on the channel but the best ones I found were just west of veyo. They have been mostly solid (chalcedony filling in the small cracks) and the rhyolite is a reddish brown color with copper colored flecks in it. I have a whole tote of the stuff so it's pretty common. I have a 395nm uv light and have had no luck so looks like I need to get the short wave so I can cheat lol. Thanks for the tip!
Thank you for the tip!
I can understand y don t cut the good looking one. I agree this rock looks to good to be cut. Greetings from Germany.
A few of those looked like fragments of the shell of much larger eggs. Overall it makes me think the area did not have sufficient water and/or silicates to form good agate. Think about what you're going to name the bed.
I think I have seen enough of these now to know that its worth going back to and checking around some.
It would be good to see the best/worst one under UV. I assume it fluoresces? If it does, any chance of a photo Jarred?
You have rhyolite and the formation of nodules. I would say yes to further investigation. How far of a drive was it?
3:52 looks like kidneys!
What is the green fluorescent mineral? Willemite or are they a hot rock?
Just normal chalcedony.
I've always wondered about using any saw to cut rocks. Nobody uses gloves while holding the rock. Blade won't cut flesh? 🤔
What is there to worry about? The blade isn't really a blade, it's like a thin grinding wheel.
It's worth one more visit, but if the results are similar, then you know why no one is talking about it.
I agree it's worth another visit but I think the reason people are not talking about it is that no one has gone here looking, or they were easily discourage by some duds.