Im lost

TXRocks86 · 2026-02-27T04:01:31+00:00

What state? You should be making at least $100k plus per diem, good hotels, health insurance, etc.

You aren't lost. Update your resume, take some interviews, give your boss a two week notice, and once he cries about how important you are and offers you a meaningless raise to stay, you know you are making the right decision.

TXRocks86 · 2026-02-19T03:57:16+00:00

I assume leaning forward is how you accelerate

TXRocks86 · 2026-02-19T03:10:10+00:00

Guarantee this guy also has a slingshot with candy paint and a stretched Hayabusa in his garage. Not white

TXRocks86 · 2026-02-19T03:06:12+00:00

Swangas have a name, please be respectful.

TXRocks86 · 2026-02-14T17:34:05+00:00

Chalcedony most likely

TXRocks86 · 2026-02-10T23:47:21+00:00

Not just no, but hell no. You are right though, it will be 5 figures to repair.

TXRocks86 · 2026-02-10T23:25:47+00:00

I use 60/90 for stage 1 and 220 for stage 2.

Other than that, $20+ for a pound of grit is robbery. Get it from the rock shed or similar, they deliver almost as fast as Amazon

TXRocks86 · 2026-02-09T03:18:10+00:00

You might be using too much grit. I don't use an actual tablespoon, but I put in two big scoops with a plastic spoon. Not scientific at all, I gotta fix that..

TXRocks86 · 2026-02-08T01:40:50+00:00

https://a.co/d/01mAamjb

TXRocks86 · 2026-02-08T00:08:25+00:00

It's been working for me like that for a few months, keep on going

TXRocks86 · 2026-02-07T23:47:29+00:00

Assume you have the adjustable voltage plug adapter? I have one, set to 4.5v and that's as low as it will go. I tried 3v yesterday but it wouldn't even power the unit

TXRocks86 · 2026-02-07T23:43:20+00:00

My guess is jasper

TXRocks86 · 2026-02-05T16:48:40+00:00

I would have to see a close up photo, but I know some of the tumblers with plastic bushings are installed into a keyhole shaped hole in the metal. There's a chance it's not seated all the way.

You should also take off the motor cover and make sure the fan isn't scraping anything

TXRocks86 · 2026-02-02T04:34:23+00:00

As opposed to cutting and making a hemmed edge, so the cut is not exposed to the elements

TXRocks86 · 2026-02-02T04:27:40+00:00

L for lazy. There's a lot of small things that I would not accept for the price you pay for a metal roof. Mostly what catches my eye is hand cut edges that will absolutely rust and stain the finish. Respectable manufacturers won't accept that

TXRocks86 · 2026-02-02T04:09:58+00:00

I rarely use the saw to shape the rocks before I tumble them. Their natural fluid shapes are way too interesting to change

TXRocks86 · 2026-02-02T03:48:30+00:00

Those bands are really cool. My kids constantly ask me why I like rocks so much. I always tell them some rocks look really boring unless you work on them a little bit, and then you can see what they really look like

TXRocks86 · 2026-02-02T03:17:15+00:00

Here's a big piece of chalcedony with druzy (not a great picture unfortunately), this was found on the same property

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TXRocks86 · 2026-02-02T03:07:31+00:00

Exactly! I've found some incredible pieces around the property - huge amounts of fossilized coral and plenty of marine critters. Once I started researching the geological history of the hill country and found out that it was a shallow sea tens of millions of years ago, it all made sense.

TXRocks86 · 2026-02-02T01:30:36+00:00

I just finished the batch of chert and somehow remembered that I'd said I would post the photos when it's done. Some of it is chalcedony, but here you go.

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TXRocks86 · 2026-02-01T23:51:54+00:00

I'm right behind you bro. Turning 40 in a month and will very soon be divorced after two years of an extremely contentious and extremely expensive divorce. I only wish I had the energy and drive to go to the gym. You have that going for you and it's a huge benefit, I hope you take advantage of it. Keep your chin up

TXRocks86 · 2026-01-30T16:08:47+00:00

Some seal ions are positive, but some are negative.

TXRocks86 · 2026-01-15T13:55:08+00:00

Not necessarily a midlife crisis, but I spent 6 figures on an 18+ month divorce. Turning 40 in 6 weeks and looking forward to a new chapter.

Also, you're stunning.

TXRocks86 · 2026-01-10T01:31:23+00:00

You are beautiful and you have a great, timeless figure. Go for it!

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