karlfarris Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Decided to make an unusual Valentines day gift for my wife, Judy. Had this 8.7 Gold Basin meteorite I found wrapped in white gold and added a white gold chain. She doesn't hunt for them like I do, but she's friends with several of my fellow hunters, and has heard a thousand stories about the hunting process, so I think she'll like it. Haven't given it to her yet, so I'm crossing my fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
49goldrushtradingpost Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 That's a nice gift....the out of this world charm.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saginaw72 Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Great gift Karl! l know Judy's going to love it. She'll have something to show when she explains why you're not home. :-)Tell her I said hi.I'll be talking to you soon about our next outing.Saginaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfarris Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 Tony...thanks. I hope your comment means you'll be out hunting again soon. Karl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saginaw72 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Surely will be Karl. I can't wait to hunt GB again and Franconia for the first time.I'll be in touch to discuss dates, or contact me if you have dates in mind.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredmason Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Very thoughtful and a great way to showcase the meteorite!!! I am certain she will love all aspects of that gift!fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikestang Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Nice job, Karl, looks great. Great find, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mn90403 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Karl,She knows how hard you work for these and for you to dress one up for her will make her very happy.You have taught us all that keeping the wife informed will let you hunt more often.Mitchel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rarity Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Gorgeous!!!! I think i need one of those. Now, to find a meteorite....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Dorado Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 NIIIICE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mn90403 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Just a thought but what if a smaller meteorite that is common were 'tumbled/shaped' and all the fusion crust were removed or maybe even shaped into a pendant? It would show the chondrules. Now I want to go out and find one and make it!Thanks Karl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfarris Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 Mitchel...I know what you're saying, but to me that would ate all the interesting "color" off of the meteorite, and I don't think the chondrules would be that interesting to look at. The fusion crust to me is the beautiful part of a meteorite. Could be wrong, but what do I know. I was actually breaking ground to do what I did.Karl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfarris Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 I'm going to GB Monday for a few days. Saginaw may be joining me. Anyone else is welcome too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mn90403 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I should have bought some small NWAs at Tucson and try to shape them in a pendant form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mn90403 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I found a picture of one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfarris Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 Reporting...she loved it!! ( Many points for me!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Au Seeker Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Reporting...she loved it!! ( Many points for me!)That Great, I thought she would, but I was waiting too see! I didn't have a meteorite to give to my wife, she would love it, so a dozens roses did the trick for me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mn90403 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Karl!Good for you and better for her. She appreciates your dependence and independence.Happy Valentine's DayMitchel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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