Chad G.

No pix visible here either, I seen it earlier but had to step out for a bit, also seen the repost, are you able to post any pix Bonnie ??

If the agate is hand faceted and one of those made in Germany it may well be from 1850 and up so possibly from well before the civil war but they made hand faceted agates for a log time and still do so no real way I know of to tell the difference except that most hand faceted are earlier than the contemporary machine ground agates. I guess the hand faceting and play wear will give somewhat of an idea as to the estimated age ?? They also dyed them much differently then than now, different Chemicals that are now illegal or lethal. Potassium cyanide, Potassium bi-chromate, different chemicals for different colors ... not chemicals to play around with !!

Looks like one of the "Victims" a wonder that it's still holding together w/ all those fractures, a real "Battle Beast"

As in "sitting Ducks" makes perfect sense to me !!!

Verry nice Sherry, love it !!

A brilliant maneuver Brother, Agreed, I would have done the same, when it's time to shoot, shoot, don't stand around talking about it the game will run off !!

What a classic : Don't "shoot your eye out" Ralphie .........

All I can remember about pictograms is the ones on the inside of "Lucky Lager" beer caps from when I was a kid . Come to think of it I never solved any of those either Marble word : A new one for me at least : "Baldy" = A ball bearing used as a marble; Term used in England

A big Vacor Michelangelo from a marble Friend overseas A pic next to a little 5/8ths first run Friend

...... Thanks Ron !! Well now you know why I almost never I.D. Vitro ?? Maybe I need a bigger Fence to sit on ??

Stop man, my stomach is startin to hurt .....

The "Sarcastic" yet another new mib name, excellent ....

Always wondered why they call em "Honkers"

Yeah !! exactly what I seen on the news, glad they could resurrect the problem. Although I wouldn't have moved or relocated unless you consider the human stomach a geographical location. From what I hear there's a lot of hungry folks around now and a Turkey dinner would fit the bill nicely & probably a whole lot cheaper than any relocation program ??

Man, surprise indeed, very, very nice !!!

I seen on the news (can't remember where ?? ) They were attacking & chasing people all the way home, they wouldn't stop for anything. My best guess is a problem with being "habituated" to human civilization i.e. "people"

Sorry man, you know I had to do it !!! No choice

I believe Danny Turner coined the phrase, naming the marble, at least that's what I was lead to believe year's Ago ?? Named for the very similar coloration of the R,G,Y parrot in the old Poll Parrot add. Ah well days gone by, guess I have to be willing to adapt, bend or break ??

I found one and it's a classic

Regular light bulbs have a yellow type cast, no blue or white "like the sun" natural sunlight is always best "if" you have access. FSB daylight bulbs w/ a CRI rating of at least 95 and a rating of at least 5000 K ( KELVIN : INFO SHOULD BE ON THE SIDE OF THE BOX ALONG W/ THE CRI RATING)are best for any pictures, especially macro and or glass, will show true colors. I know I have an extensive collection of trial and error case bulbs laying in the closet.

I know it's called a lifesaver now but didn't this type > used < to be called a "Poll Parrot" Art ?? I like Poll Parrot much better but nowadays people don't know what you're talking about : CIRCA 1920's - 1060's sometime ?? You know adapting the name from the old shoe add ?? Mascots like Poll Parrot starred in Vintage Children’s Shoe Ads 1920-1960’s Poll Parrot Shoes Sign 1930 An Entertaining Mascot I’ve always been fascinated with the mascot characters used in many vintage children’s shoe advertisements such as the Poll Parrot brand. In 1925, the parrot icon was the brainchild of Paul Parrot, the original owner of the Paul Parrot Shoes based in St. Louis, Missouri. Mr. Parrot had an obvious reason to use the parrot for his shoe logo that tied into his name and was a version of Polly Parrot. The company used several parrot models over the years and created the slogan “They speak for themselves”. Their children’s shoes marketing campaigns included many giveaways such as rings, buttons, whistles, bookmarks and banks with the parrot illustration. Poll Parrot Shoes Slogan “They Speak for Themselves” In the 1930’s, a syndicated radio program was launched called the “Cruise of the Poll Parrot”. The radio series featured adventures of a whaling ship also named for the witty Poll Parrot mascot. In 1947, The Company also sponsored the popular Howdy Doody children’s show. The International Shoe Company bought out the Paul Parrot Company early on and used the Paul Parrot trademark for it’s ongoing success.

x2, agree w/ Steph, Jabo = Oops !! forgot to hit the submit button, I posted right after Steph, didn't think the program deleted my post: Sorry bout the delayed reaction, my bad !!!