Cutting Rocks • You Never Know Whats Inside (Rhyolite, Agates & Chalcedony)

[@MarlainaAtkins]

Carnelians are red, Sapphires are blue, I only wake on Fridays, To watch what Rookie will do! Haha🤓🐾 Gooday brotha! What a day of cutting eh? You're really getting great at shaping those babies. Well, to be honest, I think you've done an amazing job from the start dude. Watching some of your past cuts have actually inspired me to start shaping stones myself. I aspire to make a tower someday out of...something cool Idk haha! But it's makes me happy watching what you come up with and is why I'm sending you some rough to play with in your package... Which I just officially sent dude!😁 There is also some stones I pre-shaped a little that I thought you'd like and could play with or give away...i just couldn't find the time to finish them myself. My saw blade is done for at the moment and I need new polishing pads...again! Haha Anyway, excited for you to get it. You're going to shoot me (not literally obviously) when you get it. It's heavy...☺ But back to your viddy... 2:50- I would absolutely call that a plume my friend. And boy is it magnificent! 5:10- 100% plume ALL DAY!!! And hells yeah it looks like dragons fire 🔥 I'm nicknaming it Smaug🐉 Now dude... I seriously love ALL of the rhyolite you find... You know that but... the one at 10:47- 💥BAM the colors are poppin! All the colors of nature in one stone 🌈 Wow!💖👌mwah! Stunning Cannot wait to see them all shining pretty✨ 2 more weeks... I'll be there😎 Cheers m8🐾

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

MARLAINAAAAAA! Dude! So sorry for late response! I’m here now and just loved that first bit haha! Ohhhh yes! Your gonna shape your stones, it’s so much fun, I don’t know if they’re considered specimens or fancy paper weights but it’s so much fun, you wait mar. Tip I’ve learnt, the more flat sides the easier to polish hahaha! Buuuuuuuut you’ve got a cabbing machine now so that’s gonna make funky shapes so much easier to polish. Can’t wait to see what you come up with! Absolutely can’t wait M! Aye! Yes! The dragon from the hobbit!!!!! Okay the rock shall be henceforth known as Smaug. I love it cause it was the only book I’ve read of the series because the movies came out before I had a chance to read the others haha! I’m so so looking forward to the package! And there’s rough pieces in there! Oh and the chance to finish something you started is like a collaboration piece! I cannot wait. Unfortunately though, I think the polishing video is going to be pushed back cause I need more time haha! So I’m gonna do a small hunt video first. 🤪🤦‍♂️ I really need to not say what the next video is hahaha! It will be coming though! It will! Sending much love to you and the family and just hope you’re all doing well. I genuinely massively mean it mar! Talk soon on the gram, probably tomorrow 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🐺✨🍻

[@13mjunky]

I loved that beginning! Hahaha brilliant

[@MarlainaAtkins]

@Cedric Kendall Rookie is on flixzone? Is that what I'm hearing?

[@agateenchantmentrockwizard5969]

Lots of rock fun, great video my friend, both SeaJay and I love your videos

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Hey mate! Thank you guys, I hope you’re both fairing well over there. America has been in my thoughts a lot the last few crazy months. Take care you two and stay safe until next time my friends!!!!!

[@michelle_7769]

Excellent video I get so excited to see what's inside the stones very Beautiful!!!!👍🏻😊👍🏻

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Thank youuuuuu mate!

[@christhompson4270]

Bloody beautiful mate, looks awesome, thank you for sharing 👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Cheers mate!!!!! So lucky to find these beauties 😉👍

[@dawnmorning]

Beautiful. Thanks for sharing. you rock

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Thanks Dawn! 😁✨

[@savagesquirrel9828]

Great videos. You are fun to watch...must be fun to have a saw. Thanks!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Hey savage squirrel! Thank youuuuu! Yeah it’s so much fun having a saw. One of my favourite pass times 😊

[@rawdawgpendants5490]

You are awesome man. I think you do just fine. I cant ever nit pick your videos they are always great.

[@MarlainaAtkins]

Sent Rookies package yesterday! It's on its way to Aussieland ✈ 🇦🇺

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Aye Jas!!!! Dude thank you, that means a lot coming from someone who’s been here with me from the beginning dude. And from someone who KNOWS their rocks like you do dude. Thanks mate!

[@milesnn]

Awesome video beautiful finds fantastic cuts the excitement the rush when cutting to see what they will look like on the inside like Christmas time sweet job my friend

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Thank you miles!!!! Yeah it’s just such a fun game of what’s inside 😳🤤😆

[@michaelvandyke6715]

Awesome!!!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Thank you mate!!!

[@MichiganRocks]

It's always fun seeing what's inside, isn't it? I love all the agates/Chalcedony, but the rhyolites you spent some time talking about around 10:30 were really cool. I love fun patterns in the stone like that.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Hey Rob!!! Yeah, man the Rhyolite can be so cool inside hey. I need to do a test on it and see what it’s mohs hardness is but most of the time it does take a polish it just might have patches where it doesn’t take a polish depending on what mineral and things are where. So scientific right haha! But fingers crossed they shine okay 😊

[@josephgirone3081]

Inspiring! Great video. Thank you.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Thank you Joseph! Thank you!

[@klairesprengel9335]

I love these vids xx sooooo beautiful and some nice cutting also xxx

[@halithomas03]

Absolutely love your channels !!🧡🧡

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Hey Hali! That’s so cool to know 😊😊😊thank you

[@sharperprospecting6980]

Thanks for these brilliant vids. Today I purchased a tile cutter. . Time to get some of the rocks I've collected whilst prospecting..

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Ohhhhh heck yeah! Happy cutting mate! Have fun my friend!!!

[@sharperprospecting6980]

@@Rookie_Rockoundingcheers buddy. I have a bin full of " tailings". From my prospecting trips.. Rocks that got broken. checked for gold and stacked in a corner of the garden. 3 tris out to pits near by have produces many a fossil and possible thunder egg. Would you mind if I gave you a shout out.. When I make a vid or two on this.

[@karensparozvich6625]

Wow some beauties in there. Also that was a native bee( stingless) thanks for an awesome video again. Cheers.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Heyyyyyy! Someone saw the little fella who was struggling. I didn’t see it until editing but thank you for the ID! That’s really cool cause my father in law has a native bee hive and they’re just so cool to watch. I shoulda known that one 😁

[@karensparozvich6625]

Rookie Rockhounding they such cool little buggers. Everyone should encourage to have native bees in the back yard. See you on the next video. Cheers.

[@manisteerocks7092]

Wooooooowwwww!!!!..5:10!!!!...man you got some cool ass rocks!!!..I'm not even though the video yet and I HAD to comment on this particular stone!..5:10!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Oh man! Haha! That stone is nuts! And that it was actually sitting on top of the other rocks, just chillin, waiting for the sun to hit it just right... man. You can’t beat it dude. So rad! So lucky!

[@manisteerocks7092]

@@Rookie_Rockounding I watched a documentary tonight on the making of the movie Mad Max,..one of my childhood favorite movies,and they showed where alot of the scenes we're shot,.. little river VIC., Australia..the different roads and towns,was pretty rad!!..I love that movie,..I Google mapped that area,and it looks like it would be a great place to hunt the creeks for agates!!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Manistee Rocks! Oh man vic is a long way away but I hear ya! I reckon there’s some goodness down there. And heck yeah! Mad max was an iconic Aussie movie. 👊👊👊👊👊

[@howieharkema8576]

jesse, so happy to see your new video. thank you !!!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Howie Harkema Hey Howie! Thanks Mate!

[@riccapoo]

💖since I was small, I have looked at rocks and thought, "there's a world in there, I wonder what it looks like..." YOU get that, thank you, I learned so much!💖

[@thirstfast1025]

Ha! Dragon Fire! Love it!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Haha! Man I went full nerd on that one, edited most of it out though hahaha!

[@thirstfast1025]

@@Rookie_Rockounding Haha! I know how that goes!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Thirst Fast 😂 yeah man, nerd city is where it’s at. Sent ya a quick email today, just to say g’day but will talk soon brotha

[@thirstfast1025]

@@Rookie_Rockounding Sweet! No worries dude! Last ones from me were pretty heavy, so I understand taking longer! Cheers!

[@bobhicks2762]

Another great video, Thanks brother.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Thank you brother 👊

[@corrinaguajardo7239]

Always enjoy your videos. Finally made it to phase 2 in Washington state Pierce County. When on a 3-mile adventure with my kids found some nice rocks on the carbon River. So I decided I'd start the Tumblr up and see what we got. Show six to eight weeks from now and I should have some nice specimens. Keep On Rocking

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

CORRINA! YESSSSS! That is fabulous news, I remember you saying how hard it has been to get out, it’s good for the soul once you so though hey. I bet the kids loved it too, such a wholesome thing for young curious minds. Happy tumbling and again, such great news!

[@jamesbryant5276]

A person can really learn from watching you.... Awesome

[@AgateDad]

😉

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Man that’s a massive compliment. Thank you James, I think the editing helps it sound like I know what I’m doing haha! Cheers mate!

[@addlerarul1975]

Nice..😑😘😘😘

[@RM-vw3ov]

Nice cuts! Those blues and greens are incredible!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

R M Thanks mate, yeah the rocks are really pretty hey. So much fun.

[@sueerickson4849]

Love the dragon fire!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Hey Sue!!!! Yeah that one is one of my favs! So lucky 😁

[@jennybetzful]

My goodness, that rhyolite is amazing!!!!!! Thanks for another great video!!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

I was blown away, they are so pretty to see inside. Thanks Jenny!

[@1catfishuntermiller753]

Hiya Jessie, awesome video mate, I think they turned out beautifully, polished they are going too be awesome. I hope all is well so, stay safe and healthy, and have a awesome weekend mate Cheers!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Cheers Miller! I hope all is well with you and yours also bud 👊

[@Austin331891]

You Sir! You make me want to rock hunt everyday when I watch your videos! I’ve learned so much about cutting, polishing and rocks! The rock gods would be pleased with what you do!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Oh thank you Austin! That’s so cool 😊 I hope the rock gods are happy with the cuts too haha!

[@hukeaz]

Mossy moss moss! Your laugh is infectious🤣

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Haha! Yeah I even edited out another “Moss” 😂🤣😂🤣

[@jamesg744]

Good job mate love from Florida and i subbed

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Aye thanks James! Welcome mate, I hope you enjoy my friend. 😁

[@1erinjames]

Always a nice break from the world when i come here! God bless

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Thank you and the same to you Erin 😊

[@katherinedoughty839]

Wow! Love the colours in the Rhyolite...they are cool. Gonna have to get myself a saw 😁 Its nature at its best...you just never know what surprises they hide within. Onya!👍

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Cheers Kath! Oh you guys soooooo gotta get even just a cheap second hand tile saw. It’s such a next level kind of fun!

[@katherinedoughty839]

I have got a saw sitting in my shopping cart online lol. If its still available next week I'm getting it. Blade doesn't look the biggest..but gotta start somewhere! 😜

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Katherine Doughty KATHHHHHHH! Do it! Do it do it!!!!!!!!

[@katherinedoughty839]

He! He! He!..I've got a saw coming this week..yahoo! I also went rockhounding for about an hr Thursday & have a bucket full of Chalcedony. Buggered me but it was worth it. Finally got some bigger chunks with chunks of yellow stuff & some with that micro drusy we get around here.😊😁 So now I'll be able to trim them & put them in my tumbler Yay! Bout blooming time aye! 😜

[@TheMogjo]

Wonderful as always, the COLORS!! WOWOWOWOW

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

😊😊😊

[@JonKinchIsLegit]

My favorite channel on youtube doesn't get any better then this . Great cuts they look fantastic.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Oh thank you Jon! I’m humbled mate. Honestly. Thank you!

[@theresaamandola7676]

PRETTY😍

[@fhewes7773]

Beautiful gems you've got there😉 ❣️✌️

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Yeah I’m a bit spoilt really haha 😊

[@RG-rl6hj]

I really love when rock hounds aren't afraid to cut what they want. I'd love to see inside them all haha. I love seeing the composition of the minerals inside them as well!

[@julietjackson2918]

Me too ☺

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Hey outlander & Juliet, yeah there’s ones I’m cautious of cutting, which I usually will but then there’s ones I am absolutely so unsure of how or which way to cut them haha!

[@julietjackson2918]

@@Rookie_Rockounding I understand that hesitation. I *want* to see inside them all however some rocks are worth saving until I'm more experienced. Especially since I'm sort of accident prone. I'm pretty sure my neighbours think I'm crazy outside working on rocks. I don't mind. 😊

[@AgateAngler]

GAH! That cut at 5:10 is really something special. It's always satisfying when a cut pays off instead of feeling a little regret that you didn't leave it be.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Ah thanks man, yeah I think it was a good mistake haha! I didn’t see that comin though, I like it better than what I was expecting haha. Thanks dude 👍

[@sarejen6868]

Dang! You exposed some awesome looking stone nteriors they look just BEAUTIFUL! Fun cutting the rock to see what you'll find. Mother Nature put her unique touch to the minerals swirled inside. Yes you need to show us your polishing technique! Thank you for sharing!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

She certainly did didn’t she. They’re stunning hey. Thanks Sare!

[@aurorasalinas1215]

I am so happy you’re back doing regular videos. You are an inspiration and I know that this is what I want to do when I retire in a couple of years. Thanks

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

That’s awesome Aurora, I can imagine that when I retire I’m planning on doing even more rock cutting, hunting and even more regular videos. If people are still interested haha! 🤣

[@janesenkyr3125]

Just wow! All these pieces are gorgeous!

[@cynthiaswain4070]

The great thing is you showed us some very neat rocks and had fun doing it. Thank you

[@travisguide4516]

those green rhyolite you call rainforest jasper is definitely worth playing around with you inspired me to get at those too

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Travis Guide aye trav! That’s rad man, yeah they’re pretty dude. Sorry if I overstepped in that comment I left when that guy was being a jerk. I just don’t like people pushing my mates around when they’re actually good people. Sorry bro!

[@QuartzCowboy]

Some beautiful stones down under! Nice video mate!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Cheers mate!!!!

[@brianriley9426]

I appreciate your love of the rock. Very beautiful pieces.

[@grandparocky]

A ROCK STAR ROCKHOUNDER!

[@virginiarocks]

I am going to pick up my tumbler today. May go get a tile saw too. Right now just river washed quartz and quartz from my land. I can’t wait! Well after this video. 🤓

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Ohhhh awesome Anita!!! That’s EXCITINGGGGGG!!!!! Happy tumbling and cutting if you get the saw! You’re going to love it. It’s such a great feeling! 😉

[@margaretlynch1494]

Great hobby! Beautiful cuts!

[@HowToGetToHeaven]

Enjoyed watching. Thanks much!

[@aleta5873]

Amazing how the agate has a beautiful cloud-scape inside. And I love your Chalcedony...just found in the little rivers...Gorgeous rocks all around.

[@joaomiguelferreira706]

Your videos are so magical...!!! Always joyfull to know when it's rookie Friday...!!! Peace brother

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Ohhhh thank you mate! Much much peace brother!

[@marilynbruce753]

Oh! Wow! I have been captured by your love of rocks. I have learned a lot on what to look for.TY

[@TheOldladyB]

I'm speechless. They are all just absolutely gorgeous. Can hardly wait to see them polished. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Definitely pieces of mother nature’s craftsmanship 😊✨

[@kimbain4368]

I'm a brand new subscriber -- I'm glad you were recommended to me. I've loved rocks since I was a child (some 60 years ago, now) but I've never been a rockhounder, per se. Since I retired a few years back, I've gotten into jewelry making and the natural stones are my absolute favorites. I love to see what patterns you are finding when you cut into a stone. Lots of those slabs that you cut, jewelry makers would pay good money for. The one you cut at about 5:10 did indeed look like dragon fire! Awesome! Others that you've halved would be beautiful just mounted on wood blocks or in small window box frames , as art objects. Thanks for sharing and for breaking up the boredom for a housebound senior.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Hi Kim! So sorry for the late reply! I’ve been a bit behind lately. Thank you for your lovely comment!!! I would love to one day be able to share these pieces around. I just know I would have to do a lot of mailing and stuff and would probably get too far behind to make videos haha! Maybe an online market or something once a year. That could be cool.

[@kimbain4368]

@@Rookie_Rockounding I know what you mean about finding a market and dealing with the shipping and all of that. My two best jewelry customers and cheerleaders passed away in the last two years (and thus their contacts as well), and now my own health issues make doing craft shows no longer an option. I'm thinking perhaps an etsy page or an online store, and I've got two willing daughters who can help. I've got a crazy amount of inventory to do something with. I hope you can find an outlet for your stash, too. Because, seriously, jewelry makers are craving natural stones. Take care, stay well! Thanks for responding.

[@virginiarocks]

These are stunning. Gorgeous! Love the cube

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Thank you! Thank you! 😊

[@timcarver5492]

cutting rocks is always a great day! Thanks for sharing!

[@icatz]

I love watching ppl do cuts. I don't have the nerve. They're like little Xmas presents. Just beautiful. TFS 💖🦅🦅

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Yeah it’s so cool to see inside, I think I’m able to do it more because there’s so many out here where I live. But there’s definitely rocks I wouldn’t trust myself to cut haha! 😆😉

[@Rocktwister]

Love the cuts! Great job! Thanks for sharing!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Thank you Lawanda!

[@deniseview4253]

Beautiful country you live in. Each cut of the rocks is like opening a present 🎁.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

I know right! Gotta love it 😉👍

[@bunk9991]

LOVE that moss agate! Agates are like a " box of chocolates"!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Yeah it was a little one but still a beauty hey, “you just never know what you’re gonna get” 😊👌

[@gwynnfarrell1856]

You make me smile! Your enthusiasm and joy in the surprise are wonderful. My goodness, that striped rhyolite is amazing! All of it is! Thank you for showing us the results of your hard work cutting rocks and making videos. It's very much appreciated. Take care, Jesse

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Hey Gwynn! Thank you 😁 I know right, those Rhyolite are just crazy cool, I’ll have to collect some more I reckon. We’ll see how they polish 😉🤞🤞🤞😆

[@jeffhaskins530]

You have inspired me so much man. I really appreciate you and your channel.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Oh man thank you dude, that honestly makes me so happy dude. Doin what you love and sharing it, is seriously the coolest thing to do. Thanks Jeff!

[@GermanGemcutter]

I love to open stones, it is very exciting and always a surprise. I opened some small agates myself with wonderful results. Very much like more of these videos. Thumbs up for that👍

[@rasedase4899]

Dude! That carnelian is absolutely amazing!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Heyyyyyyyyyyyy Brother! Man sorry for the late response haha, classic jesse! 🤣😂🤦‍♂️ Yeah that carnelian turned out so much better inside than I thought it would. LUCKY CUT!!!!!! Woooooo!

[@NewZealandRocksDownunder]

Love the rhyolite, such amazing colours and patterns. That mossy is just wow

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Thank you my cous EDIT: Cuz. Cous just looks weird. Haha! Kia Ora brotha! Churrrrrrrrr!

[@deegingerkid]

JESSE!! Holy heck. These are GORGEOUS.

[@deegingerkid]

Side note: it's been a brutal week/week and a half for the US. The city where I live has a corrupt police force that I as a pale-ass redhead prefer to avoid. They've killed far too many an unarmed person of color with no provocation nor justification - the most recent happened during looting on Monday night :( The videos that come out of unwarranted aggression and injury perpetuated by cops EVERY day are infuriating, but prompt me to be better and to have the difficult conversations that are absolutely necessary.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

deegingerkid Man, I can’t believe what I have seen over here in Australia. The brutality has broken my heart. The depth and layers of years and decades of injustice breaks my heart. I feel for America. I feel for the country I was born in (yes I was born in the USA), who by what I have seen, lacks a leader who leads with their heart, instead of their wallet and the wallets of those who got him there. I don’t want to get political, but it’s embarrassing as an American 𝖠𝗎𝗌𝗍𝗋𝖺𝗅𝗂𝖺𝗇.

[@deegingerkid]

@@Rookie_Rockounding - You're spot on, friend. It's truly sad to see the definition of "profits over people". I know folks say that they don't wanna be political, but it's pretty much impossible to do when talking about the state of the US. Thank you for your compassion. The callous lack of it from folks here is, at times, shocking.

[@rockinwitht9948]

I love rock cutting day!! It doesn’t matter if I’m cutting or somebody else is! Those are crazy beautiful!! Way too hard to pick my favourite, but I’m always a sucker for the blues. That last stone was absolutely incredible!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

A rock cutting day is always a good day! But yeah, I’m a blue fan as well, it’s hard put them down. I just wish there was more in there haha. There’s always next time 😉👍

[@rosemaryspringer4239]

Really nice cuts - all of them.

[@illmsg77]

Dude! Awesome vid. I seem to be stumbling along and slowly figuring out the same or very similar to what you are of course not as beautiful of specimens as you and I'm slowly picking up the terminology too. I gotta tell ya, its really cool to be, in a way, learning along with you. Im gonna get up off my ass and post a video here in a couple days. I haven't done that in o ver 9 years but I'm fired up about this bro! I gotta show you some of the things I've learned, cut and discovered since I started watching your vids. Your positivity has inspired me more than you know my friend.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Ohhhhhh man!!! That’s sseriously so cool brotha! Like seriously! That makes me feel so happy dude. Just so happy! Let me know when you post one mate, I’ll definitely jump on and have a look. Thank you again for such a kind message man!

[@illmsg77]

@@Rookie_Rockounding You're very welcome. You have a genuine positivity about you that is motivating to me and I hold the same appreciation and fascination as you do which makes your vids so fun to watch. Thumbs up buddy. I'll let you know as soon as I get something posted, I appreciate your interest in that more than I could possibly express.

[@valeriewilliams6576]

What a lovely man you are. I am going to go exploring thanks to you!

[@donnalantz7981]

Those were so amazing. I just can't get over just how beautiful they are. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@waynemathews8859]

Just beautiful rocks

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

They certainly are hey, very lucky to get to okay with them 😉

[@BeachBushandBeyond]

Loved the Rhyolite Jess 💚

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

It’s beautiful ain’t it, you know where this is, I think if you get there, keep an eye out for it. I reckon there’s more pretty Rhyolite there than chalcedony, and it’s worth picking up 😉

[@BeachBushandBeyond]

@@Rookie_Rockounding actually, i popped out there Friday afternoon 😜 We (Ryder) didn't venture into your creek cause it looked too rugged but went to the next bridge and i found a sweet little piece of rhyolite to take home. It is pretty country isn't it!

[@LongIslandsHardcoreDetectorist]

Beautiful stuff my friend 👍🏼🔔 really enjoyed the video

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Thank you mate 😌👍👍👍

[@rammanrai2899]

Awesome! Jst flicking through and saw you. Watched and I think you've got a gr8 way of showing people what you love. New subsciber here!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Ramman Rai Heyyyy! Thanks mate! That’s a really nice thing to say, thank you hey. And awesome!!!! Welcome my friend. I hope you enjoy the videos mate.

[@allysonhean4204]

Oh rookie, you do know how to whet a rockhound's appetite! And that gorgeous little spud of agate! Cant wait for your next one.....I'll have to do one soon, wait to you see what my son found in a sheep paddock and gave me for my birthday.......can anyone say fist full of smokey!?

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Hey Allyson! Sorry for the late response 🤦‍♂️ Ohhhh I can’t wait to see that! Smokey Quartz in a sheep paddock!? That’s a rad find!!! And HAPPPPPPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!! 😁✨

[@patrickbeaton6697]

Niiiiiiiiiiice, saaweeeeeeeeeeeeeet pieces. Lookin' forward to the polishing. 👏🍻

[@rachiebarbie7306]

You just made my whole day!!!!! You are fantastic, mister;)

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Ohhhhhhh thank you so much Rad Rachie!

[@lastrayer9004]

I'm really enjoying your journey here!

[@johnwertz7786]

You are an inspiration! I am so happy I get to know more about rocks and philosophy from you! If you ever come to West Michigan we should go hunting!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Oh thank you John mate, I’m glad you enjoy the rocks with me. And man I would love to visit one day! Check out Michigan rocks if you haven’t. He’s a rock wizard!

[@Piper0516]

Earth is awesome. I’m so happy to hear your enjoyment. I appreciate the types of treasures too. Life is about the little things. ❤️❤️❤️ thank you for sharing your learning journey.

[@BackcountrywithShaughn]

Ah, another Friday and lo and behold... fresh stone goodies from Rookie served up on a platter for us to digest early in the morning! 👍 Thanks for sharing your playtime on the saw my friend, always has been my favorite game in this hobby, that first look inside these beauties to see what magic lies within. 🎁 Exposing the hearts of those little treasures is not just a pastime, its a gift to be cherished and leaves us with memories that will be with you for all your days sir! The "dragons breath" plume piece is an example, those plumes truly do look like a type of fire being sprayed across the stone and a perfect example of discovery within the earth below our feet! 🤷‍♂️ haha Recently returned from another desert trip and two of the larger chunks turned out wayyyy better inside than the outside, one was completely a guess. Thank you for being who you are my friend and for sharing some of your world with us nerdy rock hungry KZbinrs😁✔ Kudos bromigo and hope you have a super weekend ahead! *drops mic*

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Ahhhhh dude I wanted to get that video off to you before responding to your comment and then in doing so I completely forgot to respond. I’m the worst at this man. Ohhh man the what’s inside game is the best! I can’t even begin to imagine what you found inside the graveyard point ones. I haven’t watched the videos yet but I will. I’m finding Im running out of time to watch as much as I want lately. I’m terrible at time management but I hope you know just how much I value you mate. I have from the get go brother. Be talking soon Shaughn my good sir!

[@BackcountrywithShaughn]

@@Rookie_Rockounding no worries my friend, I understand the constraints on available time, with so many folks who've noticed what a cool dude you are it's tough to be your humble self and still be accessible to the community all the time and hope you know I'm just grateful you still have time to share your adventures with us all! Take it easy with a smile and will catch up with you more real soon~ Have an awesome weekend ahead! PS..Cherries are ready here so my weekend adventure is all about those little magical fruit wonders!!!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Backcountry with Shaughn Oh man cherry hunting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Heck yes! 🤤🤤🤤🤤

[@KatyDidRocks]

I love your dragon fire. 10:50 HOLY MOLY! O.O IT looks like some of the mineral pools at Yellowstone National Park.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

I’m so glad others thought it looked like it too Kate haha! I thought I might have been getting my nerd on too much with that one haha! Hope you’re keeping well Kate! Love from aus!

[@TinaHyde]

I just learned so damn much! I’m still a decade or so behind you on rock knowledge, so I greatly appreciated the primer!👌🏼

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Heyyyyyyyyya Tina! Oh I’m a decade behind myself as well haha! I reckon I could have learnt so much more if I’d read books and researched more, but hunting and then playing with the rocks is just too much fun 😂🤣

[@melissamassey630]

I love rocks too. It's clear you enjoy this, you look and sound happy.

[@silverback5033]

All of those pieces are great, but the rhyolite is just extraordinary. Great cutting mate, they should polish up to great display pieces. Some feed back on my drive, Went for a short stint up the Albert, & Widgee Ck, a lot of time driving and very short search at the crossings. Zilch. I need to go back and spend more time searching & less time driving. Some lovely spots up there for a family day or short weekend trip. Keep Safe & Keep Rockin.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Thanks mate, yeah the Rhyolite is really cool in this area hey. Ah yep, it’s a fare drive out there and I’ve found the river and creeks out there can change so much from having chalcedony and then not having any!? So strange, I can’t figure out why hey. It’s definitely a beautiful area though, it just would be nice to find something... I know that feeling hey. So sorry it didn’t work out for you! 🤦‍♂️😫

[@silverback5033]

You know what they say, €hit happens. 😅

[@AbbyRusch]

Omg. I found my twin!! KZbin popped this video up as a suggestion for me (based on my most common interests). It's the only suggestion I've watched that wasn't garbage! Not just that, I totally loved it and I subscribed. This is awesome, thank you!! I'll be watching from now on! XOXO -Abs

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Hey! Awesome! Thank you so much Abby! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!!

[@EDLaw-wo5it]

It is so funny that we see a rock we think will be stunning inside and it turns out plain then we cut what we think will be a dud but has all the beauty. Good job Again Jessie. Havagudun my friend. Havagudun mate.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Heyyyy E.D.L! It’s so true hey. I couldn’t believe some of these rocks. Well, most of them to be honest. I’m super lucky 😉 hope you have a good week ahead my friend! Havagudun mate!

[@scottishgirloutdoors2662]

Always amazes me how pretty they are inside 😍 thanks for sharing

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

It’s so much fun honestly 😁

[@CityRockhounding]

There just something about the saw starting up and the water shooting outwards, awesome. I'm glad you went for it. I look forward to your polishing video. These are so beautiful. I like how you take the time to think about the rock before cutting it!

[@kellieleyton6638]

I really enjoy your videos, your excitement for nature and your respect for it. I'm always inspired. Thank you from the UK

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Thank you Kellie! That’s seriously so cool to read such a lovely comment. 😊

[@amyjones7962]

I think it's great how you describe rocks. How beautiful they are and everything. Sounds just like me when I have nobody to talk to about my enormous rock collection. LOL! I even nicknamed my van Rockhound Rita 😂😂😂

[@jayneevans1174]

Thank you for the joy you share!

[@dominikakovacova7795]

I like to watch your videos, they are my favorite 👍. Thank you for them. Greetings from Slovakia 🙂

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Ďakujem! From Australia 😊

[@betojdesigns]

Yay, it’s Frookie time! I love seeing your enthusiasm in the work you are doing. It always puts a smile 😊 on my face. So many beautiful colors, patterns and swirls. They all look fabulous. I could watch you for hours, better than Netflix and that is really saying something 👍👏

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

FROOOKIE TIME!!!!!! I still always think of you when I see that, it’s brilliant. And that’s a massive compliment honestly, thank you so much, I’m just glad people can enjoy it like I do 😊😊😊

[@hukeaz]

Lol! You're totally cutting rocks like YEAH!🤣🤙😝

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Hahahaha! Yeah, I kinda am 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@tinacloutier7654]

Gorgeous sunset stunning

[@nancygoerlich8526]

I just discovered you and subscribed! When I was a girl my great-uncle used to bring home rocks and cut them in half just like this. They were beautiful and I became fascinated with rocks and minerals at that early age which continued throughout my life. Thank you for sharing this and I look forward to watching your other videos.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Hello Nancy 😊 What a cool memory though. My nana was a rockhound but I think it was before I was old enough to remember it. But I love thinking she is looking down and liking what I do. Hopefully haha! I hope you enjoy the videos 😊

[@crystalbailey6553]

Great stones! Love the video and the time it takes to create it is appreciated!!🤩✌🤎🧘‍♀️

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Hey thank you Crystal 😁

[@laurat5143]

I loved all the cut one's, there amazing.