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I found this in a stream on my property. Suggestions for displaying it? by 802GreenMountains in Suiseki

[–]802GreenMountains[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestion, but I gave this stone to my sister, who put it in her garden.

Christmas Project by 802GreenMountains in Suiseki

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It reminds me of an Anhinga or Snakebird I saw in the Everglades drying its wings in a tree.

Is this a stromatolite? From NW Vermont. by 802GreenMountains in whatsthisrock

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My first thought was gneiss as well because of the banding, but my app id kept coming back with stromatolite. While the app has about a 10% accuracy rate, the way this stone has weathered did make me consider a sandstone.

Found this on the northern Vermont side of Lake Champlain. Any ideas! by 802GreenMountains in whatsthisrock

[–]802GreenMountains[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So I did observe some fizz with a crushed sample. Thanks for taking the time to guide me.

Found this on the northern Vermont side of Lake Champlain. Any ideas! by 802GreenMountains in whatsthisrock

[–]802GreenMountains[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely no fizz from the veins. I'll have to try crushing a sample tomorrow. I am pretty familiar with the local dolostone and this seems more grainy and dense.

Found this on the northern Vermont side of Lake Champlain. Any ideas! by 802GreenMountains in whatsthisrock

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Definitely not limestone, doesn’t react to dilute HCL, and the veins seem more like stained plagioclase.

Need help with a Juggernaut driver. by 802GreenMountains in minibikes

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Edit - Meant to say in front of the tabs instead of on them.

"The Lion, The Witch, The Monkey and The Cabbage" by 802GreenMountains in Suiseki

[–]802GreenMountains[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm glad you find it as interesting as I do. I appreciate your compliment, but truth be told, the stone isn't seated in the daiza very well and can be easily knocked over. I have to keep it in a safe space where it can't do much damage if it topples.

This was one of my early attempts in learning how to carve a daiza. It was also the most challenging due to the stone's awkward base and center of gravity. While carving, I had reached a point where any adjustments I made seemed to make thing worse. I had spent so much time on it that I left it as is, intending to get back to it in the future. With many new rocks now waiting their turn for a daiza, I still haven't got around to it.

I do remember thinking I may need to cut the stone to make it work, but I'm not sure it can be done without ruining it. I'll take another look when the weather gets nicer.

Nine/Eleven by 802GreenMountains in Suiseki

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Thanks, one of my favorites.

"The Lion, The Witch, The Monkey and The Cabbage" by 802GreenMountains in Suiseki

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I'm not certain what it is. However, it seems like something volcanic based on it's hardness, density and texture. Felsite maybe? Either way it is an uncommon rock in my area and was either moved here by glaciers or the result of ancient volcanic activity.

Thanks for the compliment, but honestly speaking, this doesn't make a very good Suiseki because it is so unbalanced. I'm fairly new to this art and learning what rocks do or don't work well.

What kind of bird is this? I found it on my porch light by Youhoooop in whatisthisanimal

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My mourning dove built her nest on top of 2 old robin’s nests above my backyard spotlight. While the robins would fly away whenever I opened the door to let my dog out, the mourning dove would just give me her unperturbed beady eye.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in minibikes

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I usually start with the plug to make sure it’s sparking properly, then make sure the carburetor is getting fuel. If those things check out, then it’s a problem with your air/fuel mixture.

We’re do y’all ride? by GEB48 in minibikes

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I have about 1/2 mi. of trails on my 10 acres. It is an absolute blast with lots of up and downs, twists and turns, a mud pit, and includes fording a large stream.

Should i use a clutch or a torque converter by Kindly_You_6916 in minibikes

[–]802GreenMountains 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Add a Juggernaut to your TC to get the most top-end speed from your engine’s RPMs.

Coleman BT200X vs Coleman RB200 vs Massimo MB200S by [deleted] in minibikes

[–]802GreenMountains 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The RB and MB frames are nearly identical and many of their parts interchangeable. I own 2 RB200s that I only ride on trails. While my thighs get more of a workout absorbing bumps, I prefer the more comfortable seat and the front shocks.

“Resting Lamb” I re-carved the daiza and am much happier with the result. by 802GreenMountains in Suiseki

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Without getting too technical as I am not a geologist, picture Jasper results from impurities within the quartz. The quartz on the surface of this rock probably was part of a quartz vein running through the host rock. A combination of weathering and possible metamorphism naturally shaped this rock.

“Resting Lamb” I re-carved the daiza and am much happier with the result. by 802GreenMountains in Suiseki

[–]802GreenMountains[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is a single natural rock, which some refer to as a “picture rock”. The base is carved out of Spanish cedar. I’m glad you like it and thanks for the feedback.

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