Rockhounding & Reminiscing • My Favourite Creek

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Unfortunately, this may be my last rockhounding video for the remainder of the lockdown restrictions in our area. I don’t know when the next time we can get out to the creeks will be but I’ll still try my best to make videos of stuff at home. Like playing with rocks and all that jazz. I hope it’s entertaining, but yeah, gotta do what we gotta do. Have a good week my friends! See you soon!

[@bennyrookieb2258]

Rookie Rockhounding we will be back 🤗👌

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Benny Rookie B2 You know it Benny! It’s gonna be a long 6 months 😣😣😣😣

[@paultherockhound7277]

We will be back

[@iloverocks1235]

Me too! 😊

[@RobertMiller-tv8xu]

I understand not being able to get out rockhounding. My wife and I take to the beaches of Oregon to find agates and chalcedony. Now all the parks and beaches are closed. So the rockhounding fever is strong. 😣

[@AgateDad]

What a great spot to celebrate your 2 years, those memories will be with you forever! So fun seeing the old clips from past videos, just perfect bud!! Sad to hear about the restrictions, I guarentee when you're able to get back out you will be so grateful and happy to be back at it! Can't wait to see it 😁👍👍✌

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Agate Dad Thanks brother! Yeah gonna get creative somehow in the meantime haha! Talk very soon dude 👊👊👊

[@paultherockhound7277]

Very nice happy video mate very helpful cant wait to catch up soon

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Paul the rockhound Aye thank Pauly!!!! Man we’ll have to catch up soon.

[@justinbow8120]

That's hilarious - when I find especially good rocks, I also exclaim, "Hello new friend!" at them.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Justin Bow Hahaha! Man that is so cool! 👊👊👊

[@406findings]

Congratulations bro🍻 you have help create a very positive and informative source of amazing people who love to find anything that means something to them and share it with people who love it as well👍

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

406 Findings Ayyyyeee! Dude that was seriously so well said! I’m just one little piece of it of course but man I love doing this. And love knowing others love doing and sharing and watching others love what their doing 👊👊👊

[@ReiDaspedras]

Show 👍👏 muito TOP incrível estou incrito no canal

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Rei Daspedras 🙏😊👍✨

[@highenergyog]

I've been with KZbin for the past 10 years and I've enjoyed nearly every moment, About two years back I found your channel and I've enjoyed every moment since then . You gave the most wonderful personality and I wish to thank you for putting yourself out there and sharing your experiences and adventures with us , Respect and love from the old guy way over here in Ontario Canada. 😷🤜🤛😷.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

highenergyog Ohhhh man you’re honestly too kind Lloyd, too too kind may friend. Thank you and thank you for hangin around from the very beginning. I remember meeting you and Trav the very first time. Such genuinely life loving mates to me! Much love from down here brother 👊

[@lisaroche2746]

Wow, 2 years of fun, beautiful scenery, rocks, and person to share it all. Thank you! 😁💖💕

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Lisa Roche Naw thank you Lisa 😊

[@CrazyJohnLe]

Thank you for these blessing videos. Can't wait to go fossicking once we can go outside again

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

John Le Oh, no, thank you for taking part mate. It’s gonna be amazing when we hounds are off the leash🐺 😉

[@RainbowMedicine2000]

I have been watching for over a year. I love the videos you put out. Calm and relaxing and makes you feel good. Love so many of the stones you find. I have rockhounded ever since I was a wee one. It is such an adventure. Especially when you find those pieces that just catch your soul. 50 years young and I still have pieces I found when I was 8. Keep the good journey and stay safe my friend.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

RainbowMedicine2000 Oh man that so cool to hear! It’s funny how you can remember where and when you find each one. They always have a “recording” of that time and moment. Thank you for hangin in there with us buddy! Here’s to many more good times out playin with rocks!

[@sharonbendtsen3421]

No. Thank you. It warms my heart to see you love the rocks like I do.

[@MichiganRocks]

Throw those in a tumbler! Tumble, tumble, tumble!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Michigan Rocks Haha! Heck yeah Rob! Man I hadn’t tumbled in a bit and the other day I put one on and it wasn’t working right at all. The stationary roller thing wasn’t rolling. But I got my big boy brain on and fixed it! Kinda felt just that little bit more manly 😆

[@MichiganRocks]

@@Rookie_Rockounding Great! That thing should be rolling all the time. I’ll wait patiently for the results.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Michigan Rocks I know!!!! I’m sorry sensei! Honestly rob, your a flippin rock polishing guru! Seriously! Sensei aside, I hope I can even come close to your polish quality. #StillARookie I think there’s still another 2 weeks in the barrel. I’ll keep you posted for sure though!!!!!!! I did a barrel from Rhondda’s place. See how it goes Sensei 💪

[@GravelBarHopper]

Dude, you need to change your name to intermediate rockhounding now lol. But that feeling you mentioned was absolutely correct! Nothing else excites me more than spotting them bands! Just so you know even though I've been a rockhound for a while, your videos woke up the major rockhound in my heart and to start my channel. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Lastly you found the trick! I will sit in the rocks or squat down to look and I find more that way then every other way. Have a good one my man ✌🤙

[@GravelBarHopper]

One last thought. If you can find a old computer monitor or old laptop, you can take the polarized sheet off the screen and cut a circle out for your camera lens and BAM! Now you can see in the water through your camera!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Gravel Bar Hopper Hey hey BROTHERRRRER! Oh that so cool GBH! I’m so glad you make vids now. There’s something about sharing something beautiful that just quadruples it’s beauty through others I reckon dude. And yeah man, everytime we sit, we always take 10 times longer to eat n stuff cause we see all the ones we’d have missed walking by too fast haha! Hope you’re keeping well my good friend! Talk soon brother 👊👊👊

[@susanboggs1612]

Thank you & stay safe!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

susan boggs Always always a pleasure Susan! And same to you and yours!!

[@BryanJordanMusic]

When you mentioned your daughter, it brought back a memory for me. I grew up searching for crystals, and minerals with my dad. At one point, I lost interest. It wasn’t until my mid thirties, when I started rockhounding again on my own, that I realized how special those moments were in my childhood. It’s really special to have a passion to share with my dad now.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Bryan Jordan Ohhhhhh! Man thank you for sharing that with us. It’s funny how we see how things are important when we grow up. I reckon I’ll be taking the grand kids one day, and saying “you know at one time your mum thought this wasn’t cool... crazy right!” Hahaha!

[@michaelgoldman4423]

Live in VA, USA. Rockhounding for 15+ years. You have captured better than anyone the absolute joy associated with this hobby. Thank You. :-)

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Hey mate! Thank you so much, it’s honestly a feeling a still always get even when I find something small haha. It’s like being a kid 😁

[@aydamercado6798]

Thanks to you for teach us to love rock hounding!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Ayda Mercado Thank you for loving the rockhounding with us Ayda😉👍👍👍

[@terezasilva9747]

Voutei pra dá um lindo laik Deus abençoe você é sua família gostei muito das pedras lindas demais parabéns

[@angelajellick7246]

I feel the same way about rock hounding, totally in my happy place. First thing I’m doing after lockdown ❤️

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Angela Jellick Oh yeah, I’m thinking it’s gonna be hard to get me out of the creek the first time we’re allowed 😆

[@eliset6879]

Thank you and I feel the same about rock hounding !!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Elise T It’s such a great discovery this hobby! I’m following in the footsteps of my nana 😉

[@lvl1frog]

2 years!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!! I hope you and your family stay safe during the lockdown!!! ✌🏼🐸

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Frog Frog Thank you Frog Frog! And the same to you and yours my friend. 😉🐺

[@JanVafa]

Just recently found your channel and love your enthusiasm and peaceful pace! Take care and anything you post will be appreciated!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Jai Oh man thank you Jai, man that’s super kind mate. 👍

[@fossicking321]

Great to watch. Thanks for explaining how the second last piece got those interesting marks on it (where calcite was attached), I was wondering about that on a few pieces I have. Looking forward to your next video. Cheers

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Kelly Clark Oh that’s so cool I was able to help, you see those marks so often and I always wondered how they were made. So much to learn about these beauties 😉👍

[@SlayermikeFishingandMORE]

What an awesome honey hole for rocks I would be there for hours myself!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Slayermike Fishing and MORE oh you know it buddy! It’s like a vortex out there. Time just disappears 🤣

[@Nox-bf7jj]

Best two years of youtube with you around

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Nox 2341 Aww thanks mate!

[@symonsheppard7151]

You are such a good person, I am humbled by your genuine comment and feel slightly embarrassed that I mostly post Sarcasm. Good on you, Jesse is a great guy.

[@howieharkema8576]

jesse, thank you !!! missing your hounding videos and enthusiasm...

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Howie Harkema A thank you mate, I wish I could do more. I’ll be home bound for a while now but reckon I’ve got some fun stuff to play around with and film 👌😉👍👍👍

[@sueerickson4849]

Stay safe my friend! Never say die! Lol

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Sue Erickson Oh heck yeah Sue! You too!!!! Never say die! 😉

[@victorenache3927]

Happy Birthday , or should i say happy rockday 😁 ? Nice place to walk and rockhound . U can make video with cuting some of the nodules u found , because of the restrictions. Take care and have a nice day.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Victor Enache Ayyyyye! Thank you Victor! And thanks for the help with video ideas for the lockdown times. I will definitely be doing cutting videos and polishing 😉 Thank you again mate for you rock-day wishes!!!! Hope you and yours are keeping well my friend!

[@MACorrupt]

That was one of my favorite and first videos when you and Charlotte went there and saw the cow and she found that huge beautiful piece of carnelian. That was one of my favorite.💜

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Prevent PA Hey that was around the time I first met you. It feels like just yesterday but also like longer than almost a couple years ago😊

[@MACorrupt]

Rookie Rockhounding Wow you are so right about that. It has been a while and so nice of you to remember. Your videos bring me such joy as does the nature of your beautiful soul.💜

[@katherinedoughty839]

That certainly is an awesome spot to celebrate your 2yrs of rock hounding. Congrats🎉 You had a good day! Nice finds. Lol ..you were like when as a kid you were going for a drive in the country with ya dad... He'd say oh look at that did you see it. ☺ Well nah! didn't have time. Like can you see it..didn't get the chance to even focus n it was out of the water into your hand 😁😀😂 Thanks for sharing. Cheers!.. you guys stay safe too! Happy Easter weekend 🐇🐣🐰👍✌

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Katherine Doughty Hahahaha! Oh gosh I totally was, “do you see it?” TOO LATE! Hahahaha! So bad. This is the place where we met the guy that goes looking for the big hairy man out here. It’s just one of the best spots even just for the nature. I hope you’re doing well Kath, and have a great Easter! Thanks for being around for the last couple years mate!

[@katherinedoughty839]

Ah ha ha! Funny...you know what I mean!😁😀😂 Yes it looks so peaceful there. I'll get there one day! I'm fine thanks. Just been a bit heart wrenching up here. As you know I lost my stepdad Oct20 2019...now my poor step brother & sis lost their mum Carla. She was celebrating her birthday on the Ruby Princess with hubby Graham. Sadly they both ended up in hospital with covid19. Carla passed away but Graham is now home which is good..but I feel so bad for my extended family. Lost their mum n dad in 6mths😢. To make it worse they left Carla's body in the same room at the hospital as her hubby for 8hrs! My poor step brother wasn't allowed to spend time with his mum as he was in quarantine at home with a milder case of covid19. Just so sad n scary times! So thankyou Jesse for sharing your adventures..a little escape from what's going on👍 You guys stay safe too & HAPPY EASTER🐰 Look forward to watching your next vid✌ A link for the strange ol hairy man! kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5_CZqepmMR6nbM&feature=share kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXnIpIxjgKyJeqc&feature=share

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Katherine Doughty oh my god! Kath that is absolutely heartbreaking. I’m legitimately speechless. To see “the numbers” of people who have lost their life and loved ones doesn’t compute to the actual knowledge of being directly effected. I’m speechless and sending my love and thought to you guys and your family. Just heartbreaking Kath.

[@katherinedoughty839]

Thankyou Jesse your heartfelt message is comforting. Would be nice to say things can only get better... every time we do it doesn't. You never get over the loss.. but you get through it. I get really annoyed at people at the shop that disregard my space..Really wanna snake them n say piss off out my space! get away.. follow the rules ignoramis! 😁😀😂 Oye! I don't suppose you saw Marklaina's giveaway winner? 🍀I was doin the riverdance!🍀😁 Hope they don't extend this lockdown...I want to see my kids...especially my daughter Jessica...she is now an official Army recruit. Off to Wagga at the end of the month.☺😢 Sorry about the book 😜 Hope your all having an awesome Easter.🐰🐇Find those eggs the Rock kind I mean lol. Cheers🍹 Tc👍

[@19mychaellee71]

6:22 are you channeling Liz Kreate right there? HA Thank you for taking us back to your favorite spot, Jesse. I love creek hounding, and that spot looks really hard to leave. The lockdown may keep you indoors for a while but I look forward to what you decide to post anyway. You already have loads of beauties.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Mychael Lee Hahaha! Dude I didn’t even realise it but I so was! She’s my idle! Like the fairy godmother of all things fossicking! And thanks brother, yeah I’ll get creative haha! We’ll see what happens 🤣😂 I’ll see you there my friend 👊

[@OK-OK]

Show amigo 👏👏👏✌️

[@BryanJordanMusic]

I love the thrill of finding something, it’s such a great feeling. It doesn’t matter how small the piece is. This was a great video, it really captures the essence of rockhounding. It’s not just finding the treasures; it’s being out in nature, and all of the memories that come with it. It’s a great meditation. Stay safe! I wish you, and your family well!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Bryan Jordan Hey Bryan, mate thank you, I’m so glad you were able to see what I was trying to show. Just so grateful for being able to be a part of this awesome hobby. Hobby seems like such an understatement haha!

[@MarlainaAtkins]

Ah man, a little choked up here. This was really touching Jesse. A river of treasures and memories that keeps on giving. What a way to reflect back on the most awesome 2 years of the best damn rockhound I love the most. (And the bit about Scarlett getting older...i totally get it sniff sniff😌) I want to congratulate you tho but mostly thank you for sharing yourself and your adventures over the past 2yrs and for all the joy, laughter, and inspiration you have brought me through it. The fun, love and light you put into each video is what's truly made me watch from day one. I look forward to the many more years of awesomeness to come. 🐾 You're a legend brotha! 6 months will hopefully pass quick! Take care out there and hug your family tight every night! Much love to you and the Aussie Posse😎💕🐾 Oh! I sent you an email😁

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Marlaina Atkins Heyyyyyy mar! Thank you honestly for being along with me this whole time, watching you grow with videos and friends and enthusiasm has been one of the coolest things to witness but not as cool as meeting you and having you as a true friend. I remember when you first popped up and I was thinking “that car looks rad!” Haha! Honestly was so glad you stumbled across the videos. Just thank you for your friendship and support my rock sister! Here’s to many many more years of sharing rock adventures with each other! I’ll talk soon on the emails 😉👍 Sending much love from me n the girls!!!

[@markdobell2677]

Hey Thanx For More Rocks For Rocky!!! Aye Ave A Good Weekend Dude!!!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Mark Dobell Thank you mate! You too! Stay safe and keep them hands washed 😉

[@markdobell2677]

Rookie Thanks For That!!! You Are A Great Aussie Mate Keep Up All This Good Work You Are Doing And Letting Us Go Bush With Your Propects!!! Very Cool Dude!!!

[@SkateSoup]

Thank you for documenting your journey, it's been great fun riding along as the rockhound bug has got its teeth in, and I've learned a lot watching the channel as well as seeing these beautiful places and pieces. Case in point, thank you for the fossicking definition, I'd heard it a fair bit but wasn't sure what it meant. Not a rookie anymore at this point m8, but always hold on to that rookie wonder and you'll have that joy just a stream or an outcrop away for life. Glad you're well, stay safe, and we, and the rocks, will still be here when all this is over.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

SkateSoup Ah thank you SkateSoup! That really really means a lot my friend. 👊 Oh and I know, I never knew it wasn’t common around the world cause we always just called rock hounding fossicking so it was cool to know! And dude, I’ve been battling with the idea of changing the name for a while but it’s for that exact reason I haven’t. The “Rookie” wonder. Man you know exactly where it’s at! Thank you again for coming along and supporting us. Keep safe and keep getting addicted 🤣

[@ovansovyan8354]

That awesome dude,, that the one U're daughter show to U,,,its Shinee...👍👍

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Ovan Sovyan Oh man that one was so pretty, we gave it to Benny for his birthday.

[@nancythompson8735]

Happy 2 years anniversary of rock hounding!!! Always love watching your videos because they are informative and you all seem to have a great time together. I am usually alone when I go to the quartz mine, or on some special digs with mines nearby. It is so amazing how the earth can produce so many different pieces of beautiful rocks. I hope you and your family remain safe and clear of this awful virus

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Nancy Thompson Thank you Nancy!!!! Yeah I’m super lucky to have such good friends who love getting out there as well. It makes it so much fun! Hope you and your loved ones are doing well over there Nancy 😊

[@thisarfingai]

mate I absolutely love your videos. So inspiring.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

jackandtui Thank you mate, that means a lot to me. 👍👍👍

[@cesarealessandrini9617]

hello rookie! thanks for the beautiful videos you upload to the channel. in this period of covid-19, of deaths and social distancing, your company is more precious than you can imagine. thanks for making me dream with your adventures in search of treasures.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Cesare Alessandrini Oh man what a seriously kind comment you shared. That really means a lot Cesare!

[@thelukeewan7602]

Thank you for these adventures. Love my time in nature and being inspired by what shows up for me. Unable to do it much now, but your excitement is contagious and you are kind to share with us.

[@dregano7499]

I got such a feeling of calm watching your channel tonight. :)

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

denise regan Aw that’s awesome! Thanks Denise 😊✨

[@thiah1951]

So fun to share in your explorations!

[@AgateAngler]

I love how rockhounding just puts you out into beautiful spots like the one your showed off. The rocks are one thing, but the memories, experiences, and emotions are something else entirely. You do a good job of putting that into words as always. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Agate Angler Thanks mate 👍

[@gwynnfarrell1856]

It's nice to take a look back and appreciate the memories made and soon to be made again. The rocks you find are so amazing. Thank you for explaining the formation of chalcedony! I didn't know that! Congratulations on 2 years of videos, my fellow almost Farrell! Take care, we'll see the other side of this. 💎

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Gwynn Farrell Thank you for the beautiful message and all your support the last couple years, its been a pleasure and here’s to many many many years to come. Take care my fellow Farrell blooded friend! Hmm that sounds gross haha! You know what I meant 🤦‍♂️ I hope you’re keeping well Gwynn!

[@marykanski7451]

Love your videos. You can show at home things. That would be awesome.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Mary Kanski Oh thank you, yeah it’ll be a long time till I can get out but I’ll try and get creative with showing rocks at home 😊

[@jamesbryant5276]

I don really think you're a rookie any more, awesome, just awesome

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

James Bryant Haha thanks mate 😉

[@colinmerriman5890]

Can't wait for these restrictions to go! Must say you have inspired me to clean up some rocks I have had laying around by using citric acid and oxalic acid. They are turning out great, so thanks for the tips and can't wait for other vids to be made.

[@terrylschumacher-levy5150]

Oh that was fun 😁 Really nice editing back to your memories 👍😎❤️

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Terryl Schumacher-Levy I’m glad you enjoyed it Terry. Thank you 😊👍

[@TheOldladyB]

Thank you so much for this video. I'm in self isolation and I'm starting to go stir crazy. Watching you find those gorgeous pieces made my day.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Darlene Bromberger Thank you Darlene, I hope the isolation isn’t driving you too mad 🤪🤪🤪 I’m sure feeling it 🤣😂🤣

[@milesnn]

Awesome adventure yes memories are the finds that one can never loose great times they are some more sweet finds my friend as we get them thanks to you taking us along with you ❤️ recently I was given a old windshield from a airplane which is plexiglass I cut a strip 1foot wide and 32 inches long heated it with a heat gun as I bent it to fit into the edge of my small tile saw now it is just my hands and a little of my arms that get wet Thank you be safe

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

milesnn Hey Miles! Oh woah that is so cool! What a great idea with the windsheald 👌👌👌 Stay dry and may your cuts be amazzzzzing! Thank you for all of your support as well. This has been so much fun to be a part of 😉👍

[@robertmartyr2041]

great finds, love the light blue with the druse :0) thanks for taking us on your adventure and here's to the next 2 years and if it was not for you we wouldn't be watching :0)

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

robert martyr Oh thank you mate, I’ll be doin it till I can’t 😉

[@robertmartyr2041]

no thank you mate, as you have opened a different world for me as fossils are my thing but seeing the amazing finds you make has peaked my interest in rockhounding but at the moment it's not poss with lockdown but it won't last forever and the fossils and rocks will still be there for us to find :0) you could make some vids of your collection and some of the best bits you have found that way you can still make some vids :0) thank you again and take care too :0)

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

robert martyr Yeah those are great ideas mate, I love it, thank you heaps buddy, stay safe and keep happy my friend 👍👍👍

[@justjulee9135]

I’m watching some of your older videos and really enjoying them. Your enthusiasm is infectious! One day I’ll get to Australia and I’m going to find you for a day of rockhounding.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Oh awesome Serah, some of them are pretty cringee haha I reckon that would be a great time! 😁

[@rambotambo9222]

Just love watching your videos at the end of a long day.. It's like when I was a kid watching cartoons I'm just glued to the screen looking at the stones just wishing I lived somewhere near where I could do that

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Oh man Rambo thanks dude! That’s so cool. It’s like cartoon time for us big adult kids haha.

[@silverback5033]

Year Jess I know those feelings well, my wife made heavy curtains for our room so I could kill all the light & shut down, there is nothing like a good dose of pethidine & maxalon, and 4-6hrs of being unconscious to aid in the relief, nearly as bad is the wiped out feeling once their gone. I look at it this way, yer it's s#itful but there are those much worse off. We know we will recover and get back to normal while there are others less fortunate. Keep well & Keep Rockin.

[@michaelrobertson8795]

Looks like fun👍✌

[@carlawatterud4546]

Very awesome video, I would love to have you as a neighbor! I have been collecting rocks all my life and now I’m a little to old to go out like you do but I sure enjoy your videos and would love to be along. You have inspired me to dig out my tumbler and finally see what I can do with the years of rocks I have collected, first batch is tumbling now. Thank you for your wonderful enthusiasm and your very kind heart. It’s a great hobby! Can’t wait till your next video. I also follow Agate Dad, he’s great and I have been to all the places he is rock hounding . I would love to see your country but just too old. God bless you

[@ramdia7654]

Thanks sir for your reply 👍

[@silverback5033]

2 years ago already, time gets away too quick, I remember looking for fossicking videos in Australia and I found Rookie Rockhounding and thought that's right up my alley as I had just started going fossicking. The videos have been coming out ever since and I am still enjoying watching them. You've introduced us to the wife and family, Benny, Pauly, Rhonda and quite a few other Rockhounds around the world, thank Jessy. You and the family and friends have a great Easter, keep safe keep well and keep Rockin.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Silverback Oh man Silverback that really means a lot to me, thank you for stickin with us my friend! I hope you guys are having an awesome Easter, even though it might be a bit less enthusiastic at the moment. Take care and see you soon!

[@Katobats]

Napaka husay patuloy mo lang . Talagang mahiwaga ang ganyang hobby . Napahanga mo ako..keep it up..cool content..

[@13mjunky]

Sits down OOOH! Love when that happens! I couldn't replace "that" feeling with all the money in the world! Young miss will come back around she's just discovering life and self. It's hard work absorbing all of life's pleasures and displeasure. Brilliant video! Thanks you!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Wherewill mahtajutakeyou Haha! Man I love that! I always check where I set my bag too 🤣 Yeah Scarlett is just growing up, I like how you put that dude. Thank you brother!

[@wayne1959]

love your work as usual Mate..Fingers crossed things ease this coming week and you can get some social isolation fossicking again..take care guys,

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Wayneo's World Hey wayeno! Man fingers crossed. I’ll be going stir crazy if things don’t change soon haha! Hope you’re keeping well mate.

[@gangstamum]

Maybe take along a sieve tray... Scoop a whole heap from the water and take it to the bank and pick through

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Justine Forlong That’s not a bad idea Justine, I’ve seen agate dad do something similar when he first started. I’ll have to give it a try.

[@lisapavlescak1708]

Congratulations on 2 years of rockhounding!!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

lisa pavlescak Thank you Lisa!

[@manisteerocks7092]

Amazing video,as always., I'd really like to come to your country some time and rock hound..I feel your pain brother, I live on lake Michigan in the States and not able to get out as much is killing my inner rock addiction..I just know there's Petoskey and agates just lying on the shoreline waiting to be picked up,. just kills me,.I try and sneak out there for a minute or two but not often... your rock selections are magnificent my friend!..stay healthy and I look forward to your next video..cheers

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Wil Bostwick Haha oh yeah! I reckon there’s a whole bunch of rockhounds the world over feeling the withdrawals at the moment 🤪🤪🤪 I hope you can get out there soon Wil!!!

[@manisteerocks7092]

@@Rookie_Rockounding went out today,.. not supposed to..but my head said so..got me some fine Petoskey...!!!!

[@valeriefry6380]

Thank you for taking the tedium out of lockdown. It's all been quite fascinating how many of you fellows mention each other, for instance watching Quest for Details he recommended watching your videos, of course which I have been from the very start of retirement. Rockhounding and tumbling small finds with my new Lortone tumbler has saved my sanity, thanks to my girls gifting me for my birthday some well needed funds to buy one. Keep up the fascinating videos and stay safe and well. I think I'll need an AKA "The Rocky Rowan" LOL

[@bunk9991]

Congrats mate! I have been doing it for 15 years and wont be stopping anytime soon either. You can drop the "rookie" part but we have to find a replacement for it.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Jeff Bunk Haha, man, I am worried about that also, I don’t know if I should or what I would, change it to... can’t be a rookie after that many years. But it’s like a nickname now. I’m open to any suggestions. I was thinking maybe “RnR Rockhounding” rockhounding and relaxation? Haha! but I don’t know.

[@sherrinewell2105]

Please don't give up the "Rookie" nickname! I find it, like you, charming and unassuming, (qualities that are sorely lacking in today's world) and it truly makes my heart warm to take part in your adventures, and to see you enjoying the beauty around you. Don't ever loose your sense of wonder and your positive attitude! I think that even if you stop using the "Rookie" nickname you will still be a rookie at heart, always searching for the next question. I just can't picture you with a know it all attitude!

[@bunk9991]

VERY good point! That just changed my mind! Spot on Sherri.

[@rasedase4899]

What a awesome place. I see why you love that spot 🥰. Keep them coming live your videos! 👊🏻

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Thanks mate! Sorry, just getting to comments and stuff now haha. 👊👊👊

[@nikitovitch5113]

8:52 something id like to see cut and polished 😍😍😍😍😍😍 man this is going to be sooo good

[@lindakile1229]

Great hunt! The water is so clear and everything you picked up looked amazing. Love the little round ones that look like bubbles.

[@dawnmartinez6984]

Watching your adventures...{zing}

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

dawn martinez Ha!!!! Awww I love that 😊✨

[@nessaoktaviani4417]

I like the video contents. good, i like it, passion for rocky rockhounding 💪👍

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Thank you Nessa, 😊

[@michaelgoldman4423]

Great video! Thanks.

[@rawdawgpendants5490]

Awesome bro. Rock on! You will be getting your obsidian soon.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Raw Dawg Pendants Oh man please don’t even stress it at all, I’m still holding things I’ve been meaning to send people for the last year 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ Hope you’re doin well Jas!

[@oakknobrocks1772]

congrats on 2 years! Thanks for sharing with us

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Oak Knob Rocks Thank you brother!!!!

[@karensparozvich6625]

Thank you for another freakin awesome video. See you on the other side of this virus and look forward to the next video. Stay safe to you and your family. Cheers

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Karen Sparozvich Thank you Karen! See you on the other side of this 👊

[@PauloSilva-hd6nu]

Legal as pedras, manda um alo pra Sao Paulo BRASIL

[@LawofMoses]

Thanks brother, Seen as I cannot go hounding you have provided that feeling in my heart for me, it was an awesome trip. Still belowe 0 and a few feet of snow in alberta Canada

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

YehoshuaBenTorah Ah thanks brother, I hope you guys up there are able to get out and amongst it soon! Thank you for all your support the last couple years, it definitely hasn’t gone unnoticed!

[@LawofMoses]

@@Rookie_Rockounding hey, I am wondering how this c19 crap is affecting you guys down there? Not much changed for me but all the restaurants, bars, bowling alleys, theaters and everything not essential. No hair salons, no gatherings over 15 people, security guards at the grocery store keeping people away from each other. I'm betting it will be 18 months if anything ever goes back to normal.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Oh man yeah it’s pretty much the same for us. All state borders are closed except for workers and freight I think. We aren’t allowed to travel for anything except for food, work, medicine, and exercise and only as a family but are allowed 1 extra person. Basically if you’re caught in your car or out at the beach or park if you don’t have a good reason and are out of your suburb and not practicing social distancing you will be given a $1332 on the spot fine. Pretty crazy stuff. So if I went out by myself they don’t class rockhounding or even hiking as exercise 😔. As for gatherings you are only allowed an extra 2 people at your house and not for parties or bbqs or dinners basically. Very isolating times. I’m lucky I’m still allowed to work but unfortunately that’s dropped down to 2 shifts a week also. But our government is paying us for those shifts for 6 months so that business’ can still function and be around after the restrictions are lifted. But I think you’re right man. They said today that international travel will not be opened up again in any form until after the end of the year. It’s definitely crap. But I guess it’s necessary. It’s just like sitting and watching and waiting really hey. How you guys holding up?

[@LawofMoses]

@@Rookie_Rockounding hey bro, thanks for the info. We are all good but buried in snow still and unseasonably cold still which certainly helps the people stay in. I think it's a 1000 dollar fine. Hey bud rock hounding is definitely exercise and YOU and many need it for their mental health. We always keep social distance right, otherwise we'd be chasing each others rocks lol. Well take care bud and we will keep in touch. I have been thinking of putting the cars out of my shop and setting up my saws, I have tons of agates and chalcedony I brought with from the mountain. I will post em up if I get to it. Keep o rockin bro and to all the others, stay safe a c19 free and yeah shut the news off it will only get you down, 10 min a day is to much😉 Fear God and keep his commandments and see, it will free you from everything

[@EDLaw-wo5it]

2 Years already? Man time fly's when you're having fun. It is so good to find some good specimens but even when we don't find it is still good. It seems almost all the other hounds we meet become friends or at least buddies (or mates as you say ) and the friendships seem to last. We have watched you learn and grow and we learned with you. Very nice vid and so glad I found you 2 years ago. Keep you and the family safe and for sure HAVAGUDUN.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

E. D. Law Aw thank you E. D. Law, I remember seeing “Havagudun” for the first time and have loved seeing it ever since. Thanks for sharing these last two years with me n my mates. Here’s to many more 😉 I hope you and your loved ones havagudun 😊

[@CityRockhounding]

What a great story here. I had my first trip the other day and it kinda felt like that was going to be my spot that I share and having memories at. Thanks so much for sharing this.

[@virginiarocks]

Cool stream and gravel bars

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Yeah one of my favourite spots Anita 😉👌

[@cherylpump3372]

I love your enthusiasm! And your accent!!!!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Thank you Cheryl 😊😁

[@thiah1951]

Love it!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Thank you Thiah, so glad you enjoyed it 😁

[@cavitschempp5082]

Congratulations man! I just got some velcro grinding pads and starting polishing up some of my rocks, so thank you!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Cavit Schempp Ayyyyye! That’s great to hear Cavit! Have fun and don’t forget to dip em 😉👍👍👍

[@edtherockhound9944]

Ahh I drag my step doughter with me to . I say he you wanna go rock hunting and she’s down and it’s fun I like that she’s getting into it . Oh got my saw and I couldn’t get the highest quality blade they where all sold out . I did a few cuts today and it was awesome and still excited . Thanks for the videos there well done

[@1catfishuntermiller753]

Hiya mate! Hey! How ya doin? Loved the the video, the thing is we all do things for different reasons, but rockhounding is a one of a kind experience. I'm pretty sure there's a lot that would agree. I've been rockhounding for a very looong time 😍, and yes I love it! I've met a lot of awesome friends alone the way, your one of them. I get what I call Rockitis, I've gotten hurt at work, and it's pretty bad because I can't go rockhounding like I would like too anymore. So I bring some of my polished gemstones in my bed, and I just look at them, and put them on me and the feeling I get from them is is is , wonderful just wonderfully goood, my wife said, that's where I'm getting grounded. I think that's where I get my Zen from, laying or sitting on them, just being around them. I hope you and your family, and all the rockhounding community have a great blessed day. Cheers mate! Happy Easter!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

#1 Catfishunter Miller Duuuuuude catfish brother I loved this comment. Absolutely couldn’t have said it better and I just got such a rad sense of much of a cool guy you must be. You are a mate as well bud. Thank you always. Honestly, just mega thanks dude!

[@aidan6149]

It’s crazy dude! I just woke up this morning planning on doing Washington agate hunting!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Aidan Cerenzie Ahhhh sweeeeeeet! Hope you had a rad day!

[@J_H_Rahbek]

I love your videos so much!!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Epiclight GD Thanks epiclight 👍👍👍

[@silvinapuertas8158]

Cuando la mirada no alcanza y el corazón late rapido... felicitaciones, saludos desde Patagonia Argentina

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Silvina Puertas 👍😊👍

[@andersongeorge7591]

How is Will the kid doing? Is he doing alright? Also nice finds today. I really wish I could've of been there with you! But I can't really travel sadly.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Will is still at the same level as before. It’s a lot of work getting it all sorted out. But there’s little bits of progress here and there.

[@andersongeorge7591]

@@Rookie_Rockounding Yeah I know. But hey I mean at least I got notified about him.

[@KatyDidRocks]

Congratulations, Rookie! You just make me so happy. I hope you and your family are safe in this madness. Also, thanks MUCH for the shout-out - I curled up with my coffee to watch the latest Rookie video, and got a big surprise. :D I just love your enthusiasm, and your genuine heart. 💗

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

KatyDid Ohhh thank you Kate! Your videos make ME happy! 😉 they always do. And the shout out is 100% because I genuinely believe more people should see what you do. You love it and it shows. I hope you guys are doing well over there Kate! Talk to you soon!

[@KatyDidRocks]

@@Rookie_Rockounding So far, so good. :D Peace, my friend.

[@davidgrooms717]

Hope you cut that last one soon, I’d love to see the guts of it! Stay healthy and safe bud

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

David Grooms I shall do some cuts today I reckon. 👍👍👍

[@allysonhean4204]

Another lovely one rookie, and you're welcome 💓 Did you see my follow up video yet?

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Allyson Hean Heyyyyyyyy Allyson! No! I didn’t see it! I’m about to have dinner but I will be checking it out for sure! CANT WAIT! 🤪

[@iloverocks1235]

Hey Allyson! Me either but I'll be having a look for sure!

[@allysonhean4204]

@@iloverocks1235 hope you like it sweetie!

[@silverback5033]

Jess, just a thought re the head issue, did you have any nice chocolate Easter eggs over the weekend .? It has been known to be one of the triggers.

[@trippingonrocks1165]

Heya what an awesome spot alright. Anywhere you can find your zen is golden. Congratulations on 2 years of awesomeness my friend, we appreciate every video. Here's to many more. Stay safe, as boring as it is, there's going to be massive hounding moments when we're released back into the wild the for sure 😅🐃

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Tripping on Rocks Haya!!!! Haha I actually have imagined how it’s gonna look when all the “hounds” get released to collect rocks again 🤣😂🤣 it’s gonna be madness! I hope you and your family are keeping sane over there 😉👍

[@MACorrupt]

I had an idea just wanted to throw out an already mentioned it to agate angler and Katy. If there was someway that someone who is text savvy and Quick not to mention smart amongst the family maybe of all the finders could put together an Etsy shop so you could all post your fines that you’re not keeping or from your rock pile because you all have a huge one LOL and this way finders from all over the world could purchase rocks that you find from different parts of the world. I watch these videos and I draw because I can’t find anything like what you guys put back let alone keep. Not here in Massachusetts that’s for sure. It could be a way for all of you to earn some extra money while we all enjoyed some of the rocks that you find. Just an idea and maybe a fantasy💜

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Oh my goodness that is a great idea! I’m terrible at computers but maybe we could organise something like that because I reckon everyone would love it! I’ll talk to agate dad as well!

[@MACorrupt]

Rookie Rockhounding I also ran it by Agate Angler and KatyDid. Yeah someone tech savvy with some time to research how to organize with finders all over the world.💜

[@jaynehorn151]

Have s/daughter learn to make jewellery. Start with wire wrap. Always a great motivator. Wire wrap tumbled. Start with copper jewellery wire but silver later.

[@joanramonborra7380]

Encouragment, i Hope you Could go so Soon for new rockhunting i see great vídeos, see you soon✌

[@waltbarrand2655]

if you run out of hot spots i have places here in Arizona you might like great minerals

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

walt barrand Oh Walt if I could I would for sure!!!!

[@dillydilly7693]

Wow, it doesn't seem like it's been 2 years already.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Mlani Thurston I know right! Thanks for sticking with me for so long 😉👍