Gina Macias

Hi, I missed all of you, the camaraderie, the kindness and it feels like a family to me. Thank you all for being so nice and welcoming. I logged on one night when I could escape Nurse Ratchet (Husband) because I had FOMO and I saw what a commotion was started over my post about my foolhardiness when buying my first marbles and what that child said about me. I cried and considered never logging back into here, however she would have won, so I am back and I think you all will be proud when I show you what I’ve learned and what I’ve purchased while in the Blue Ridge Mountains. If I’ve already worn out my welcome, I understand, I never meant to cause such a hassle for everyone. Thank you to all and I hope I am still a member because I really like you all and want to learn more and be a part of this group. Steph, Chad, Bumblebee, my thanks to you and I apologize for causing you extra work. Gina

Aww, that tugged at my heartstrings, Chad, it’s so hard to lose a lifelong friend. Just know you always carry a piece of them in your heart and the memories will never die. I too, would value that marble he gave you as priceless.

I’m so sorry you all are having to go through this. I’m used to humid heat which is the worst (Virginia) (Florida)and Southwest dry heat which I love and the husband likes it cold so, you could hang meat in my house and I am in sweats and it is 90 degrees outside today. I love it in the northwest-I cannot imagine roads buckling and no air central air. When I was there it was so beautiful and lush-verdant. I love rain too!

Umm, they look so nice, I miss walking out back and being able to pick fruit or veggies fresh from my parent’s gardens and orchards, wash it off with the hose and eating it right off the vine! Those peppers look yummy, my father favored cayenne but we grew the hotter ones for my mother and me to eat! Produce never tastes that fresh anymore. Childhood memories…….

The husband and I are going on a little holiday before my eye surgery on Monday.We are going to the Shenandoah Mountains and I’m making him stop at every antique store we pass and there is a lot, so maybe I’ll score something good! I will be saying goodbye for now and will miss the group. I will definitely have FOMO. I do not know how long before I will be back it depends on the corneas- so take care and thank you all for your assistance and I hope I haven’t been too much of a pain. It is really an honor to be in a group with so many wonderful, seasoned collectors. Ive learned so much and still know so little! Happy Friday and enjoy your weekends. I’ll be seeing you! Happy marbling!

They’re all beautiful William.

Wow, I hadn’t seen those marbles, some beauties. Thank you for sharing your memories.

I cannot fathom how hard that was. I am so impressed and happy you got to experience that.

Thanks Chad, is there a forum for “questionable seller’s?” To me, it’s not logical to reduce something that drastically, that is a “tell” that it is not real. I think some of them, (in the case of the seller I purchased from)look at more expensive listings of a “real” marble from a good company and reputable dealer, find a reasonable cheaper facsimile in their collection and post it with the real marble’s description. I know he tried to pass off a D.A.S. Alley Agate Silverback shooter as an MF Christensen with Mica. I was rather proud I was able to ascertain that!

I was wondering about the color order as well, thank you for the clarification. It’s a nice marble, so I’m sorry if I offended you by calling it a Liberty. I have a lot to learn.

Can’t get over Tubby and Sissy, they look like they may be hiding some of those lost marbles you may be missing! So adorable. When we lived in Florida, I had so many animals, the husband said unless it is a unicorn DO NOT BRING HOME ANOTHER PET! Never found that unicorn, still looking….

Believe me, cats refuse to allow you to do anything they don’t approve of, I’m thinking they are secretly our overlords! Dogs are so much more accommodating, I love them all!

“Those eyes, that look-simply irresistible! Thank you, I love little “helpers!”

Mum spent so much time, sorting through bags, so I’m here to help!

At my age I am still so naive and expect everyone to be congenial and truthful. I just cannot fathom liars and cheats. Why do you do it and “how do you sleep?” Notice I got a Lennon song lyric in! For the music lovers.

That’s what I thought, that’s a big discount. This big of a “discount” is circumspect, to me a big red flag.

I wanted to let you know I liked this marble on eBay and the seller offered it to me for 129.99. That is quite a discount, what do you think? Thank you again for all of your help and kindness. It is appreciated more than you know.

9” and I apologize for the wonky photos, I’m shaky and can’t see well, which aren’t two qualities you look for in a good photographer. Sorry.

Same here! (Almost too!) I chatted with Bob on eBay and he sold the sand last week! Wah wah. However, he is getting more from the same consignor in the next day or two- so maybe. A very nice gentleman, thank you so much for sending me to a reputable seller.

I have to show off the babies!

Aww, Steph Punkin is lucky to have you.

Chad, you have been a wealth of information for me and I sincerely appreciate it. Monday after surgery, I’ll be going nuts, unable to get on my iPad or computer to see what’s happening. FOMO! Again, thank you for the invaluable information, you’ve provided. It is indeed a pleasure, every single member I’ve encountered, has been considerate and kind. It is a wonderful group.

Well from the gallery page, you have a fabulous collection. You know what I was confusing Popeyes with and they look nothing alike-bullseyes. Yes, thank you for the links, I have been drooling over his marbles too.

Aww.. You guys made me cry… memories of this guy, my beloved older brother. I was just a little girl, but he was my world! Gone much too soon.

Thank you so much.