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Matt Sink and I went to the Fort Worth Zoo today - 10 pix for us to share with you guys - like any? #1

Let me return from my vacation on Aug 15th and let's talk afixin stuff...lol

Matt - are you bringing it to show me in person when we meet? (hops high here) Rich

for now, #8 I am trying to show you an assortment of the stuff I've seen so far in Arizona. Texas will be next!

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Here's a few pix so far... like any? Rich

I'd like more information about the marble like location, date, etc. please - thanks It looks like something I make on my torch using the "frit" method and not melting the frit all the way in.

I sure looks like fun! I wish I could get down and back up like I did in the 6th grade....lol

I tend to like the truth in posts, not that anyone isn't trying to be truthful, that isn't my point. My point is that if there is fact that is known by someone, whomever it is, that the truth of the facts be brought forth so we ALL can LEARN from the facts and truth. If I misspeak and someone corrects me, I do not see it as childish nor do I see it ruining my thread I start. Posting the facts isn't passive nor aggressive, I believe, from where I sit as a learner - posting the facts is educational. I do think there is a correct, positive way to make the facts known though. My dad taught me that you can catch more flies with sugar rather than using salt...lol. I hope everybody takes a break, sits where they can be in there happy place and thinks about the hobby of collecting and documenting marbles. I have enjoyed all the wonderful pictures and look forward to seeing more. Anyway, that is my thoughts on the subject before Intake an 8 week vacation where I will be keeping my eye out for those glorious marbles of old. Rich

Great advise Dave - thanks!

My wife fell in love with this marble and Matthew was kind enough to give it to her - what a wonderful thing to do!!!!! Thanks Matthew!

Personally, I don't want a hand signed mineral marble - it messes up the beauty of the natural stone in my opinion. Edna - you've seen my work in glass - what did you think about the art?

Thanks - after we get back and I finish processing my pix, I'll post some for your enjoyment.

You all stay careful and safe. My wife and I are going on a long driving vacation starting Friday and returning on 15 Aug. From Southern California to Texas first leg. I get to play in Texas for a few weeks while she and my step-daughter go to Ireland. Then on July 10th, we head north to Canada, over to Maine and to Ohio where I get to see machine made marbles being made. Then back home. You bet I have all my cameras and lenses! See you all when I get back! Rich