Tumbling Rocks and Learning Patience

[@clevinger71]

The blackish petrified wood....Gorgeous! ❤

[@jaynehorn4753]

Lovely result. Time to get the ladies into wire wrapping and creating pendants. LOVE the long petrified wood and the flat piece.

[@YvonneSebastian1980]

Hello rookie.. you know I’ve beat myself up over cracks in my tumbles..until I figured out it was my life that was cracked...I’ve had an extremely hard year.. caring for my children’s dieing father.. you can’t always have perfection/ smooth edges when the balance is off.. or dirt gets in the way.. aka cancer/ grit..ok now who getting deep lol..those were beautiful rocks.. as far as my cracks.. he went with the angels this week.. and I’m left with the understanding of patience and the long tumble...nice video... peace

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Oh Yvonne you totally got the analogy. That’s a hard bunch of rocks to tumble I’m sure. Ugh, just honestly can’t imagine. I hope your children and yourself are doing okay, as okay as to be expected. My mum and dad have been divorced since I was 6, (I’m kinda thinking I was lucky they had if that makes sense), but I remember when my dad was only months away from passing, my mum met up with him and not to say everything was forgotten, but there was a sense that everything was okay, forgiven kinda thing. I cried to be honest. To see my mother give my father the “all’s well with us” was heart warming and heart breaking at the same time. Both for good reason. You’re a good woman Yvonne, honestly, I’m so sorry for your loss, but I hope there is peace there regardless of the divide. I don’t know the circumstances but I reckon what you did was selfless, and pure.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

I take my hat off to you. And I hope the tumbles gets easier 😌

[@YvonneSebastian1980]

Rookie Rockhounding thanks love.. and wow you get me..

[@iloverocks1235]

Yvonne! What an incredible time you've been through and are going through. When I hear of what someone's been bearing without letting on I am deeply humbled. I wish nothing but the best for you and your family.

[@YvonneSebastian1980]

I love rocks123 thanks hun

[@aurorasalinas1215]

I agree they are beautiful. Thanks for sharing your beauties.

[@Nox-bf7jj]

I love when you do voice overs, it feels a lot more personal

[@zhyde100]

Thank you for the perspective RR..not only the perspective on your beautiful tumbling, but also for what seems to be a common theme amongst a lot of rock hounders. Quest for Details, Katydid, etc, that life is patience and time, and if you don’t take the time through the noise, to enjoy the little things, you’re going to walk right past them, and before you know it, because life is so fast, it will be too late. To everyone: PLEASE, with what the world is going through now, and in the future, SLOW DOWN, use some PATIENCE, and give YOUR life some TIME. I think we all agree it will be worth it, and make all the difference. Sorry for the philosophical moment, but great videos not only are viewing pleasure but make you think on a big picture scale. Thanks RR. 🙏💙

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Hey Zack! Mate never apologise for gettin philosophical brother. You said it perfectly 👌👌👌

[@LastManStanding2012]

Seeing that you uploaded a new video and watching it always makes my day a little bit better. Thanks! :-)

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

LastManStanding2012 Oh man thank you mate! That makes my day! Hope your keeping well man!!

[@pattiklaus9580]

That was a beautiful batch! So much fossilized wood! Thanks for keeping it real, and sharing your perspective.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Thank you Patti! I’m really glad you liked it 😊😊😊

[@kerinholmstrom250]

Don't ever stop your philosophizing! You are just as beautiful inside, as the rocks you cut open! Keep being you! My son turned 40 last Sept., he is having a midlife crisis right now and I wish he had half of your insight. I can't help either. This is one that he last to find his own way out of, just like your funk. Well done!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Oh my gosh Kerin, this message touched me massively. I’m 1 year off of 40, but I think there’s some hard things I’ve been through that have taught me a little bit about life that, without them, unfortunately, I wouldn’t have learnt some things I have, and oh man there’s so much i need to learn still. Haha! But he’ll come through this I promise. Sometimes all you can do is be there, it’s hard but “time and patience” hey, it’s easier said than done, but you sound like such a good loving mum, he’s a lucky man. I attribute a lot of who I am to my mum, greatest person I’ve ever known I swear! Thank you for sharing and for the heartfelt comment Kerin.

[@acquavivarreonpocho891]

So nice 👍 I love them all 🌸

[@benatchison6600]

Most informative, great shots of the stones. More please.

[@japhyryder66]

Your videos, enthusiasm, and childlike love of rock hounding always makes me happy. I’m so sorry about Quinton. I have a 17-year-old cat who’s time is winding down so I get it.

[@manisteerocks7092]

Excellent!!.. Michigan rocks indeed has it down pat!.. he's an excellent teacher of tumbling.

[@kcbeyer3467]

So beautiful. I need a rock tumbler. 😂.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Ha! It’s seriously so rad!

[@ALLMandy]

great video lovely rocks

[@nikkimcelroy3776]

This video pulled a heart string for me my fiancé and I used to go hounding and give each other special rocks that we found for Christmas and other holidays and unexpectedly he passed away four months ago and I drove from Oregon to Idaho to go leave his flowers in the rabbit Springs geode mine where I found thunder eggs and you really don’t know what time as in store for you until it’s done and over with and you’re right we do not have a hand in it at all. And then when I came to leave this comment I noticed that your video is 11 minutes and 11 seconds long 1111 angel numbers I now have a new love for hounding and I look at it in a completely different way who’s to know who’s feet touched those rocks or who’s blood was shed on those rocks back in history that we have collected it’s amazing to think about. Hound in peace babe 😍 you #forever26

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

NIKKI! My heart absolutely goes out to you more than you know. I don’t understand your exact feelings and emotions right now but I do know a loss similar. So this message really hit home to me. 11 years ago my fiancé passed away after a 2 year battle with bowel cancer at the age of 28. It wasn’t sudden, but it also wasn’t kind. It’s a loss that not many will understand. But my heart thoughts and prayers go out to you. There is a future, it just takes getting there, to realise it. Grief isn’t a fixed form either. Be gentle on yourself and know he’s there. I don’t have much more I can say that would even come close to helping, I know that. I’m just very sorry for your loss. So so sorry. I’m so glad you found this video when you did. And those Ange numbers (11:11) it wasn’t a mistake 😉✨ I saw it so so much just after my fiancé had passed. Take care Nikki. Don’t hesitate to say g’day every now n then.

[@nikkimcelroy3776]

@@Rookie_Rockoundingyou're a gem & you have a beautiful soul I too am sorry for your loss and I'm glad that you found happiness again and I'm sure I will too someday. Thank you! & G'day from America!😉

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

I am sure you will Nikki... but from what I’ve been through, I can only say that for now, it’s just about feeling what you do, and being okay with it. It’s hard though. So be kind to yourself, and grieve how those that have gone too early, deserve to be grieved. The pain is only ever matched by the joy we know, from having been a part of their life, and them a massive shaping part of ours. They are here still. While they need to be. Sounds chliche I know. But it’s true. And they will always be, when we need them to.

[@nikkimcelroy3776]

@@Rookie_Rockounding not cliche at all one of the things we love doing the most together is hounding and he's only been gone for months but I have found a handful or more of rocks that are shaped like hearts and I'm not talkin if you tilt your head a certain way they're shaped like hearts they are hearts and then my dog had puppies and one of them was born with the heart on its side in brown fur on a white dog. Right before he passed as I was leaving the hospital room I told my mom that I probably needed to get a dog to keep me company too much later that puppy was born. I know he's with me he's my twin flame he will always be with me. I realize yesterday after we spoke everything does happen for a reason and we were meant to speak do you want another a lot of your episodes are about chalcedony and geodes and thunder eggs when I went looking for the Thunder eggs and geodes I couldn't find any till I laid his flowers down and said a few words and went to leave next thing I know I'm digging 7 of them out of the same hole. I was very excited to cut mine open if I quit and got a saw that didn't know how to use it so I looked it up on KZbin and there's a video of you explaining how to use the saw and how to clean them. Thank you again for everything you've done and you don't know impact it just your words have had for me thank you I'm trying my hardest to grieve it the way I'm supposed to the world doesn't stop and give you a moment to grieve all the stresses of daily living for me sometimes I think too much but then I remembered that being on this Earth for my children is my family are more beneficial then if I were to give up to be with him we'll be together again someday right now it's not my time thank you again I know that you're busy with your family and hounding in your videos so please you don't have to respond back I just want you to know how much you've helped me

[@nikkimcelroy3776]

@@Rookie_Rockounding might this be blue chalcedony or is it just the host rock that is making it look blue?

[@biscuitEMT]

After a rough week where finding carnelians in parking lot gravel kept me sane, what a pleasure to catch the latest video that not only shared the lovely rocks but words of kindness and wisdom. All blessings and gratitude and may all stay healthy!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

biscuitEMT Thank you Biscuit! Oh! I wanna find parking lot carnelian! 😁

[@dregano7499]

OMG that last piece you held up! So beautiful, like a stained glass window.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

denise regan Isn’t it just! What a piece of art from the mother of nature 😉👊

[@RG-rl6hj]

Seeing that first petrified wood gave me chills, I've always been one to enjoy those with flaws the most. There is something unique in the mistake. I've said it before and I'm saying again, there is something magical in your videos. Somehow you bring me to tears.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Oh thank you! Yeah this one was a bit more of a deeper one, I’m really glad you liked it though. It means a lot to know I’m able to make a connection honestly. 😁😉

[@RG-rl6hj]

You definitely make me feel like an old friend. Thank you for what you do!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Outlander Oh that’s great! I see everyone on here as a mate of mine. I hope you’re keeping well and safe where you are. Take care mate. 😁

[@kimlongano2272]

Beautiful!

[@MichiganRocks]

It’s about time you tumbled some of those beauties! I love seeing the before and after. I’m usually so excited about getting started that I forget to take the before pictures.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Michigan Rocks Man I honestly gotta thank you, for making me want to do better tumbles. I see your box of rocks videos and I’m like “waahhhhhh!?” Thanks dude. Honestly. Just thanks man. You’re a legend.

[@MichiganRocks]

@@Rookie_Rockounding Thanks for mentioning me in your video. I learned everything I know from a website called Rock Tumbling Hobby. There are some amazing tumblers there. forum.rocktumblinghobby.com

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Michigan Rocks Oh man soooooo gotta give thanks where thanks is due man. You’re a legend Rob, a master in the craft 😉👊

[@rockfly8384]

Love tumbling rocks, especially seeing them after the first round of tumbling!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Oh man that’s my favourite one to crack the top off of 😉

[@wendyfromny6890]

Sounds like you have lost your best mate, Quinton. My deepest condolences for your loss. 💖 Losing a family member is so terribly difficult. Your channel is one of my favorites, it’s more about your warm spirit than the rockhounding. Please take care of you and yours, we are all in this together. 😊

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Wendy From NY Hi Wendy! Yeah, we had to say goodbye to a part of my family for the last 16 years. I’m lucky to have known him for so long. I really appreciate your kind words, honestly, thank you! Keep happy and in good health my friend from across the ocean 😊

[@scottishgirloutdoors2662]

Loved this video. It can be very easy to focus on the bad things but if you look that wee bit harder you will see the beauty in life. The rocks look awesome. Well done 😎

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Scottish girl outdoors Thanks Scottish Girl! I love how you said “wee bit” 😊 so Scottish 😁👌

[@michaelrobertson8795]

Those look really cool, I was up late when your video come up I was waiting on the ISS to fly by👍👍👍✌

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Michael Robertson Aye that’s awesome! Can you see it with the naked eye? I have an app on my phone that you hold it up to the sky and it shows what you’re looking at. So cool!

[@michaelrobertson8795]

@@Rookie_Rockounding kind of looks like a orange light at night that moves like a jet across the sky visible for about 3 to 4 minutes, I got an app that lets me know when it's going to be flying over👍

[@virginiarocks]

Those are lovely and I quite enjoyed your musings. Rock on! (And meminer is awesome)

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Oh heck yeah, meMiner is such a legend 😉👍

[@heatherwatson8273]

Some of these would make great pendants, thanks for sharing.

[@hukeaz]

That crazy agate at the end is stunning! Thank you for sharing💜 It's crazy how things can change in a week, from something as small as a rock in a tumbler, to a global crisis. Odd times, but you're mindset of focusing on the beauty and what's important is refreshing. Blessings🤙

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Heyyyyyyyy there Hu my friend! Oh gosh yeah, that crazy one is so stunning hey! And you got it totally, it blew my mind just how much has changed in such a short period of time. Honestly, just thank you, for all your support mate!!!!

[@demothesis02]

Man...it's so crazy how life works. Not many people understand when I explain it but I just finished my first tumble, and they all came out with a fog. Super smooth and beautiful as far as markings, but there was a slight fog covering the stones and it just hurt. Putting in weeks of anticipation, and patience just to find out they didn't come out correctly. Really took the wind out of my sails. This video couldn't have come at a better time brother. Thank you for everything you do. Truly.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Oh I’m so glad it helped mate. It’s all about trying and learning as you go. To see other great tumbling videos I learnt from watching meMiner, Michigan Rocks and Marlaina Atkins as well. Very good informative videos. I wish you well in the tumbles mate, don’t give up on it! You’re going to love it and just get better and better!

[@jewellloding3728]

Loved the video. I tumbled rocks once years ago. It was so much fun. I put them in my aquarium so I could look at them everyday. Thanks for the great video.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Hey that’s a brilliant idea Jewell!

[@mofreakie77]

awesome thank u for Sharing

[@phyllisalippert-kelly524]

Beautiful tumble❣️

[@angelajellick7246]

You’re awesome. Love your work and how you keep it real 😊

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Angela Jellick Thank you Angela 🙏😁

[@cedarwoman2]

Never apologise for being You. Love your channel and continue to be you. They all turned out beautiful. Stay safe and have a blessed day.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Thank you Teresa, honestly! Have a brilliant week ahead my friend!

[@ekamardian6825]

i always enjoy for your videos. thanks, god bless you

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Thank you Eka, and the same to you 😊

[@oakknobrocks1772]

I absolutely love my tumbler. Slow, but the results are great

[@oakknobrocks1772]

Oh! Between each stage I do a fairly good rinse, then burnish with a few shavings of ivory soap for 15 minutes. IT helps get the final bits off the barrel and the stones. Makes that last 5% of crud WAY easier to remove before the next stage. And I burnish like that for a few hours after final polish.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Oak Knob Rocks Heyyyyyy mate! Sorrrrrryyyyy! Late response! Heck yeah, the tumbler is like a time portal haha! They go in one way, and come out even more amazing! Oh and Thank you!!! For this one I used borax and water between each stage on a tumble for a couple hours and I couldn’t believe how dirty the water ended up being! Even after I had scrubbed them 😳

[@icatz]

Nice work. Now I'm tempted to break out the tumbler and throw my fire agate rough in. TFS 💖🦅🦅

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

icatz Haha! Heck yes! You gotta do it! You won’t regret it!!!!!!

[@manisteerocks7092]

That wood looks amazing!!!!...they allll look great!!!.. appreciate the brecciated!..you know,I used to think the same way,..I always expect the candy rock..but sometimes they come out just the way they WANT to come out..I like each one the way they are..and I appreciate what you do Jessie..thanks m8t

[@gwynnfarrell1856]

I think you were able to express in this video the feelings that many of us are having during this surreal time. I love how you used the time table of the tumbling rocks to illustrate the passage of time and the change that occurred. The change in the rocks, the change in the country, the change in the world; sometimes they show time so slowly and at others so quickly. We are adaptive beings and we can learn to be in a new way and continue to find the joy. Thank you for this heartfelt expression of your feelings and experiences. Thank you for showing us the beauty and the love. Take care, stay well, and keep seeking out the joy. (And rocks!) 🤗

[@aleta5873]

Gwynn Farrell, well said.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Gwynn Farrell Hey Gwynn! This was said perfectly Gwynn, thank you honestly! I’m so glad it came across properly. I hope you and yours are staying well and as sane as possible 😊 Take care and see you next time!!!

[@gwynnfarrell1856]

@@Rookie_Rockounding You're very welcome. My rock tumbler has been very therapeutic and after watching your video, even more so. Thank you again for your honesty and openness. It's beautiful! 😊

[@BackcountrywithShaughn]

Oh my friends, what an awesome Friday morning to wake up to.😁 The weather outside couldn't be more perfect, have buckets of freshly dug beautiful pet wood to clean up and a bunch of new videos dropped including this one from our good friend from down under RR! Thank you sir for providing us some fresh content from below the equator~ Patience is definitely something we can all use, time is something which we are all unfortunately very limited and I for one am grateful for these little moments of beauty you are providing us where we can all bath in our shared addiction for beautiful chunks of mother earth! 👍 Looking back, reflecting on our current times and having points of reference for our memories can be both sad and wonderful at the same time.🤷‍♂️ These videos help remind us all of things past while still excited for things to come in the future... and while I am sorry for the losses we all face, am also very thankful for the all the interesting and potentially beautiful new things that continue happening all around us too! Thanks for making the effort to take, edit and make interesting content that allows us a small glimpse into you and your part of the world, much appreciated. 🎁 Tumbling was my first true experience with "exposing" the hearts of these magical little specimen and opened my eyes and mind to further possibilities available if we just take the time to look for the beauty, cutting was then just the next logical step to getting closer to the heart of the stone! PS. Loved the cacophony of birds chattering in the background, reminded me of my time out in the central/south america jungles. Hope you and yours are doing well, staying healthy and sane sir, take care have a great weekend say hey to Benny and Pauly and keep rockin' my friend!

[@iloverocks1235]

Hey Shaughn!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Backcountry with Shaughn Heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy Shaughn!!!! Man you summed that up perfectly. Thank you mate, and honestly I’m so glad you got what I was trying to say haha! Yeah I’m gonna try and keep working on getting the tumbling better as I go along but it’s getting there that’s fun also. I hope you are keeping well man, I’ll chat to you soon on the email ones 😉 Have a great rest of the week and next man and I’ll talk soon! Cheers as always Shaughn!

[@iloverocks1235]

Hey Jesse! Did you know we really needed this? I've been searching my heart, really searching for something wise to add but I can't. You nailed it Jesse.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Oh rhondda I am so glad, trust me, there are times where feeling defeated is absolutely normal hey, I hope you know just how much I’m cheering for you guys this week! I am soooooooo in the grandstand waving rhondda and Dave flags!!!!!!!!

[@MarlainaAtkins]

Me too me too! 🤗💕 Cheering for ya sis! Sending loads of love to you and the fam. 🌬💖💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@michaelvandyke6715]

Nice tumbled material !! Changing out my six tumblers tomorrow... Yes it does take patience and time... Great video my friend....

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Ohhhhhhhh snap! 6 tumblers 😧😳 Man, that’s nuts! But so so sooooo cool!

[@gangstamum]

You're relatable. Doing your best at living a real life. Real life gets a bit too real for everyone at times, and collectively we are all living through a time like no other. A very uncertain time. You are so refreshingly honest about the ups and downs and you always still find the beauty in life regardless. Thank you for sharing your beautiful rocks with us. Much love to you and your family xxxx

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Justine Forlong Naw thank you Justine, honestly just thank you. I hope you and your family and loved ones are fairing well and staying happy and healthy. Thank you for your kind message. They really mean a lot. 😊😊😊

[@1catfishuntermiller753]

Hiya, hey they are so beautiful, I have taken the polishing stage and stopped and cleaned them with a toothbrush and put new polish and plastic beads, and put them tumbling for another month, they came out shinny like glass. For Christmas I give them out as a gift, my family loves them. And hey if you want to get things off your chest, we will all listen, that's what rockhounds do, we are all family. I truly hope you have a rockhounding great day. Cheers mate.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

#1 Catfishunter Miller Heyyyyyyyyyy Miller! Sorry for the lateness! Yeah I think I need to work on the polish stage and also get me some ceramic pellets as well, I tend to see a lot of cracks, but I always forget to check if they’re there before or after I tumbled haha! Rookie error 🤣😂🤣 And thank you also, I like to chat about these things so others know it’s totally okay to do the same. But you are absolutely right, rockhounds are such a warm family. Thank you for all of your support and I wish you well until the next time my friend!

[@donnalantz7981]

I just love your videos, weather you are being deep or just goofing around. Something about you that is calming. I love the accent as well. I am from the states, in fact I dont live too far from Michigan Rocks, Rob. He is a great man as well. You are a beautiful man inside and out. Thank you for always being real.

[@themidwesternrockhound388]

Great video

[@jennybetzful]

Thank you for putting words to something I thought only I felt....about tumbling rocks. I've been so focused on getting them perfect that I let tiny cracks and pits distract me from their inherent beauty. Thanks for that reminder and congrats on another great video!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Heyyyy Jenny! Oh yeah, I know a number of people who tumble and feel the same way 😖 but one day, one day, we’ll get the perfect tumble! And it’ll all make sense haha! Take care and have an awesome week ahead 😉👍

[@robertmandigo7942]

I enjoyed the video very much. I like seeing rocks from around the world as I can't get there to see them in person, keep up the great work. 👍

[@lizzymoore54]

Maverick, preach! The wood and Jasper's turned out beautifully. Stay well and safe my friend. ☺️

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Haha! Thank you Lizzz!!! 😁😁😁 Have a great week ahead my good friend! Mav 😊

[@ginalanning5303]

I loved this video. Per usual! However you take a deep introspective view. It pleases me to no end at this specific time that there is positive content. Thank you for that. They are so very lovely!

[@jonathanelewis9134]

Your channel blesses me with every view!

[@imaflynstar]

Such amazing energy in your video!🙏🙏🙏

[@taramacela8958]

Thanks for sharing what a great end reult n please don't apologise for being deep.. thats an added bonus all this stuff can be relative n nice to know there's others with depth out there!!

[@davidcadavid4207]

You're awesome! Thank you for this.

[@danielhatchtutor]

doood! I fucking love the vibe of you and your videos. I see you! and Thank you for all the practical tips. :)

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Aye!!! Thank you Daniel, man that’s a frikin rad comment. Cheers mate 👊

[@suejarrard2221]

So true! Far to often we see the imperfect things around us rather than see the beauty that has been exposed and in front of us. I really enjoyed hearing your story and using your tumbling experience as a platform on how it applito our lives. Blessings

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Hey sue! I’m so glad you got what I was saying. Thank you and many blessings to you and yours!!!!

[@danababcock2766]

Beautiful! The rocks and your words. Really spoke to me. Thanks for posting!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Oh thank you Dana! That makes my day 😉

[@candymorrow7763]

Everytime I get to see another one of your videos, I see your heart. Your love for people and nature move me beyond a simple RockHounding video. I'm not trying to be fresh, I just wanted to share with you what your fans see when we watch you. Love them, keep em coming.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Haha! I loved that “I’m not being fresh” haha! No thank you for your comment Candy, that really does mean so so much to me, to know I’ve connected in some way. That’s all I ever hope for 😊 Have a brilliant week ahead 😁✨

[@TinaHyde]

Oh, Jesse. So here I am, recovering from balling my eyes out at the TRUTH you just laid down in a rock tumbling video. I just came in from walking alone in the woods at sunset, crying quite a bit at everything, and wiping my tears so I could get a better look at the rock I just picked up. And then I came in, got dinner, and sat down to watch this gem, having no idea what you put together. You blew me away with this, brother. I am incredibly sorry about your best mate. There is nothing more excruciating than to lose your best mate. And the fires, and the virus, and all the other things...there’s no way to describe 2020 anymore without sounding cliche, but yeah, I totally feel you on all this, brother. But we do have a choice. We can fall to the ground in pieces and give up (and sometimes this is necessary) or we can do what you did and focus on the positive, keep ourselves in the light, find gratitude in every moment, and see the beauty in that imperfect stone. Your wisdom hit me at the perfect time. 🙏🏼 Thank you for making and sharing this special video. ♥️

[@iloverocks1235]

Here, here!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Oh Tina! I read this and just felt so so sooooo glad I went with the idea for the video. I was genuinely worried it would be cliche and sappy but I am so glad it was of some use. It really makes me happy. I hope you’re doing well my friend, and like you said, there’s no way to describe 2020, but there’s ways we can benefit from it I guess, through how we hold it, examine it in our hands, acknowledge it’s hardship and feel what hurt we must, before taking any and every lesson we can from it. Even if it’s just that we remember how treasured everything was when we had it easier, and when easier times come, we hold them all that much more closer to our chest, for the privilege they are. Easier said than done, but hey, we’re only human right 😂 I hope you are well, and as happy as possibly can be Tina! Thank you again for the heartfelt message. 😊✨

[@TinaHyde]

Rookie Rockhounding Love you, brother. ♥️ My best to you and your family. And thanks for replying to my Insta DM. 🙏🏼

[@AgateDad]

I've been thinking of starting tumbling..ive always though to look at Marlainas video to help me get started! She did such a good job on it! And man..it is truly crazy how the world changes in a tumble.. felt a little goose egg seeing little Quinton, big hugs brother! Another amazing video man, always a great time watching 👍

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Agate Dad Ah man the goose egg got me hard when I was editing this. And man, tumbling is insanely rewarding, if you tumble some or ANY of the bangers you find, you’re gonna be amazed at how rad they turn out and you don’t have to spend very much time on them, other than looking at them after. That’s where I get stuck haha! But pay attention to Marlaina, and Rob, they know their tumblin dude! I reckon that’s definitely the toy you’d get the most fun outta next 😉

[@AgateDad]

@@Rookie_Rockounding It may be! Gotta reevaluate my priorities for lapidary!

[@AgateAngler]

I've been thinking that you should tumble some of those beautiful agates for some time Taylor. The nice thing about it is that it takes about 5-10 minutes to get each batch set up and tumbling. After that you can walk away and let the tumbler do the work. Highly recommend, especially if time is an issue.

[@gwynnfarrell1856]

@@Rookie_Rockounding meMiner got me started on tumbling, Michigan Rocks showed me the potential in various kinds of tumbling, and Marlaina took it home with her amazing polished rocks wrapped in fine metal. You mentioned them all! 😊

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Gwynn Farrell You’re speaking exactly what I experienced with these legends. So so need to give the thanks where it’s due hey. Without them I’d have the dullest rock around haha!

[@SkateSoup]

Beautiful rocks, and beautiful words. ❤ Do what you gotta do to take care of yourself, this won't last forever and the rocks will be there waiting for you.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Thank you mate! Keep well my friend!

[@BasicMillennialMom]

I'm quarantined at home (like a lot of the world) in a big city... I'm dying to get out and find some rock treasures! Your channel is great therapy ❤️ glad you're safe and sound, hope your family is too!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Hey Melisa, I hope the quarantine is lifted for you soon. Thank you so much, and stay safe and as sane as possible during these times 😊

[@josephgirone3081]

GREAT VIDEO. Thank you for the time and effort that you put into all of you videos.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Joseph Girone Thank you Joseph, I’m glad you enjoy it mate. 😁

[@rasedase4899]

Great voiceover work man! Love the video. They turned out amazing!!!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Ayyyyyyyyye brother!!!!!!! Thank you dude, can’t wait to see how your one goes! Cheers Ray mate!

[@tanyabonnett4174]

How beautiful these finished pieces are

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Tanya Bonnett Thank you Tanya!!!

[@highenergyog]

It's wonderful to hear you mention Greig in your video, I have been a friend and subscriber to Greig and his KZbin channel for a long time , he also live just across the lake from me up here in Ontario ( it's a big lake lol). I've learned most of what I know about rockhounding grom Greig and always look forward for his next adventure. I'm quite glad to see you are well and I hope you get the chance soon to get into a few streams to hunt for more beautiful treasures of our earth . ✌ and ❤ my friend.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

highenergyog Heyyyyyyyyy mate! Man I hope you are doing okay, I had you in my thoughts during filming this one. Given what you’ve endured this last month. Kinda a silent nod to you brother. Greig! Yes! That’s how you spell his name! Ughh! I always get it wrong 😂 But what a great dude he is hey. He’s my rockhounding/tumbling guru man. Just a legend! Just headed out into the stream this weekend past, so will be sharing the day next video. Until then my brother, keep well in your heart and keep being your genuinely rad self Lloyd. 👊

[@highenergyog]

@@Rookie_Rockounding G-day my friend across the planet, thank you for your heartfelt kind words as they mean a lot to me . I'm a little worried about Greig because he has just suffered a heart attack and is in hospital, stay safe and healthy and as always best regards from Lloyd.

[@roxannaweaver2155]

I really like that first rock you picked up. It just jumped right out at me. Thanks for sharing your hard times. It makes the burden easier I know. I tend to keep those to myself but am learning to vent so I can continue to enjoy the fun stuff. It was hard when my mom and dad died, but when my husband died unexpectedly last October I just about forgot to keep my eyes and heart open. We are putting his ashes in the burial site on Monday, May 11, 2020 which would have been our 46th anniversary. Life goes on and I keep playing in the dirt to release my stress and ease my heart.

[@iloverocks1235]

Oh Roxanna. I am so glad you have dirt to play in. I try to imagine what life would be without it and the burden would be unbearable I think. Having this (now shared interest thanks to Rookie) is so much more important than ever to getting through the most gutwrenching, painful of times we are all faced with sooner or later. I wish you nothing but peace, warmth and the strength to face each day. I will be thinking of you on Monday. In a strange round-a-bout way your comment here has helped me. This hobby keeps me grounded in more ways than one and what you've said has reminded me not to wallow in my own self pity.

[@iloverocks1235]

It's Monday May 11 here, I'll be thinking of you Roxanne. I'm sure these comments are the last thing on your mind but if you ever look back at them I wanted you to know.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Roxanna Weaver Oh goodness Roxanne, I can only imagine how that must have shattered your world. On this your 46th anniversary I genuinely am sending you my deepest condolences and sympathies Roxanne. May he rest well, in love and peace, and live loud in your heart. 🙏

[@trippingonrocks1165]

Good on you buddy, they turned out amazing. Glad you could look back and give yourself kindness and a voice over. Congrats on nearly 20k, well deserved.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Tripping on Rocks Thank you Trippin, thank you for all of your support this whole time and kindness. I do really appreciate it! Kia Ora!!!!

[@juliemckenna514]

❤️😊awesome thank you

[@savagesquirrel9828]

Wonderful video...your musings are spot on. I am tumbling Obsidian now...packed it too tight and it hardly moved for two weeks. :) There are many recipes but I won’t stop until it is glass-glossy!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Ha! Yes! That’s the attitude Savage Squirrel! Glass gloss is the goal! I’m still not there yet but it’s fun trying to figure it all out 🤣 Best of luck on the obsidian tumble!!!!!!!!

[@markdobell2677]

Jessie Man Thanks For What You Are Contributing Toward Gemstones Australia I Love Everything About What You Show Us In Every Episode In Matter Of Fact Way And You Working Your Own Spin On The Gems Is Very Interesting. Cheers Mate Take Care!!!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Mark Dobell hi Mark! Thank you very much for your kind words mate. I hope you’re keeping well and really appreciate your message my friend. 👍

[@MACorrupt]

I appreciate that you put your heart and soul not to mention your passion into your work. The rocks are beautiful and so are you.💜

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Thank you thank you my friend. I really appreciate that hey. I absolutely love sharing “stuff” in the videos. Rocks and otherwise 😊 I hope you are keeping well 😊

[@nancythompson8735]

Beautiful stones for sure !!! Always love watching your videos. Wished my polished ones came out as good as yours lol

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Nancy Thompson Oh thank you Nancy, I still have a ways to go but it’s fun trying to get it better as I go 😁

[@luckycharms8028]

Thank you for sharing your work and love of rocks. I think they turned out awesome. I loved the petrified wood especially. They don’t need to look perfect. I can relate to your feeling of funk. This is really a terrible time with Covid-19, and Australia has gone through a real inferno. Please know you are helping out by spreading some joy to the rest of us.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Thank you massively Lucky Charms! Oh gosh that piece of petrified wood was my favourite also, I can’t wait to get back there and find some more 😉 Thanks for the kinda words and I hope you have a great week ahead my friend!

[@RockHunterMark]

i have been working on a rock polishing video. It is my next video. thanks for sharing.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

RockHunter Mark Let me know when it’s out mate! Good luck with the polish and enjoy it mark! Can’t wait to see it 👍👍👍

[@1erinjames]

It is amazing how stress can cause us to overlook the smallest of beautiful things. We live on a glorious earth with so many lovely things!! ROCKS especially! The polish looks to have taken well. Thanx for sharing :)

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Erin James I couldn’t have said that better Erin, thank you and i hope you and your loved ones are keeping happy and well 😊

[@TheOldladyB]

Just gorgeous.

[@EDLaw-wo5it]

I always get a laugh out of people that bring me rocks to polish for them. They don't realize that it takes at least a month to make them shine. Also they change appearance so much it is hard to tell sometimes which single rock was theirs lol. Nice work mate. Havagudun my friend.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

E. D. Law Hahaha! Oh yeah, my brother asked me to do this for him and I ended up just using the hand polisher so I could have more of a hand in how it turned out. Still took a while though but tumbling, I think from now on might even take me longer. Haha! I’ve changed from the beginning in that I’m not in as much of a hurry, but more just want the best polish I can achieve, as long as the rocks don’t get too small haha! I hope you guys are well and absolutely havagudun!!!!! 😁

[@milesnn]

Sweet you did a awesome job I think everyone agrees and goes through them feelings but as you have shown the outcome pays off them small blemishes just reminds us what they were and how much you improved them, man if you didn’t have them deep thoughts you would love rock hounding awesome awesome as always my friend beautiful pieces magnificent job thank you for taking us along

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

milesnn Heyyyyyy Miles! Thank you!!! I couldn’t agree more honestly. And thank you as always for being so supportive. It really means a bunch hey. Thank you thank you!!!!

[@porkchop0711]

The last one you held up reminds me of peanut brittle

[@13mjunky]

When I find a beautiful stone that i adore I'll keep it safe stash it hide it away. But if that rock crosses my mind while thinking of someone, immediately I give it to them. I feel it's the stone saying "hey i wanna go there". So tumbling is the most natural way for the stone to become the way it was meant to be. In my opinion anyhow. Those stones are beautiful and so is the story! Much love rookie! (Pst congratulations on 20k!)

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Heyyyyyyyy brother! I’m late this week getting to responses but thank you mate! I feel the same way about the stones. They pick us out too. And sometimes when someone is visiting our home, they pick up one of the rocks and are just quietly looking at it, it’s like it picked them. So I’m like, “oh man, you like that? You can have it!” It’s like we’re just custodians of them until they continue on their journey. I hope you’re keeping well mate! OHHHH! And I completely failed at the comet pic! I couldn’t see it!!!!!!!! 😔🤦‍♂️

[@13mjunky]

@@Rookie_Rockounding that's alright comets are difficult. I like that "custodians of stone" hahahaha

[@katherinedoughty839]

Ah noooo! Not Step One again...lol if I see that add one more darn time I will be in Lockdown! 😝 I still haven't used my tumbler...slacker aye! Ah those rocks look familiar.. 😀 glad they turned out! Hope you manage to get out hounding..look forward to your videos! Cheers to a better year! 🍹👍

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Katherine Doughty Cheeeeeeeeers Kathhhhh!!!!!! I hope you’re keeping well my friend!

[@katherinedoughty839]

Heeeey! Jesse I'm trying.😊 Just hope Me Miner gets well quickly.. poor bugger. I was gifted with some 200+million year old fern fossils & huge slab of petrified wood...more or less local. I'm not sure what the p/wood is made of. Has some Chalcedony...quartz & sorta porcelain I think! 🙆 or maybe not any of that stuff😀😁😀 😊 👍

[@katherinedoughty839]

Heeeey! Jesse I'm trying.😊 Just hope Me Miner gets well quickly.. poor bugger. I was gifted with some 200+million year old fern fossils & huge slab of petrified wood...more or less local. I'm not sure what the p/wood is made of. Has some Chalcedony...quartz & sorta porcelain I think! 🙆 or maybe not any of that stuff😀😁😀 😊 👍

[@roxannsejkora1691]

There is a store in Keystone, South Dakota called The Rock Shed, that sells extra fine grit. You use it after the fine grit, and then go to the polish stage. Not sure on the price. I haven't used mine yet, but have seen results in videos I've watched on KZbin that have used it, and the rocks come out really nice and shiny. Love your channel! Hope you and your family are staying safe and well! G'day mate!

[@roxannsejkora1691]

The store is located here in the United States. Sorry forgot to mention that part. Lol!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Roxann Sejkora Hey Roxann! That’s funny you mentioned that because Benny actually got some of that grit that’s one up from the finest one I use. So I’m going to try it next tumble for sure. Cheers for the help mate 😁

[@brendawillbanks3056]

I have missed seeing you and hearing you. And your rocks tuned out beautiful! Even Beauty can be flawed. Nothing is perfect. And if it is. Then it's togood to be true. I always find more beauty in the flawed!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Oh Brenda I genuinely could not have said that any better 👌 I just tried, haha, and totally couldn’t. I love it!

[@aleta5873]

I like your rocks better than the more polished. Your's look real, natural and beautiful..loved the petrified wood rocks, amazing...

[@aleta5873]

p.s. We all felt sick at heart for what was going on in your country. We sent so many prayers, good thoughts, vibes. We love you...

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Aleta Oh thank you Aleta 😊 Yeah I am one of the fortunate ones that was not effected by the fires luckily. But the word really came together for us. Thank you for you comment 😊😉

[@AgateAngler]

I know what you mean about the little imperfections, and how if you look at it the wrong way, they can really bother you. I think that's because a lot of us rockhounder sorts are pretty big perfectionists, but at the end of the day, you're totally right (Unless you're trying to put them in a museum or something). My recent struggle has been taking the 3 minutes to set up my tumbler.... not sure how I can talk myself out of that one. Crazy times though for sure, hope you and your family are doing well!

[@iloverocks1235]

You're so right about the perfectionist thing!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Agate Angler Hey dude! Yeah man you said it perfectly haha! I reckon we are known to be perfectionists, which is probably okay in this hobby ha! Thank you mate oh and get in there! Get it set up, it takes no time to start, but the journey is pretty rad once you see the end result. I hope you your fam and the doggy are keeping well brother!

[@SouthernOntarioSasquatch]

Thank you for taking the time to share with us this beautiful tumble...and all the thoughts and feelings you expressed along the way. You made my eyes water in the best way possible. :) You've inspired me to start a new tumble tonight and to keep at it :) Thank you for sharing the spellbinding beauty of your rocks :) Focussing my attention on the small details of nature brings a lot of comfort...especially lately. Tumble one, tumble all! :) All the best to you and your loved ones XO

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Helllllooooooooooo my friend!!!! Oh thank you! I’m so glad honestly, so so glad it connected and that you’re getting your tumble on!!!!! Keep fighting the good fight and amen! “Tumble One! Tumble All!!!!!!!!!!!!!” 👌

[@bunk9991]

I think Gwynn Farrell said it all and very succinctly. You are a gem mate, good on ya!

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Ohhhhh! Thank you mate! I’m working my way through the comments now to reply to them all, but man, just thank you!

[@theoe2879]

Brother, I needed that! Absolutely GLORIOUS. HOPE all is well at your end. Many thanks and much love.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Heyyyyyyyyy Theoooooo! Man I am so glad you liked it brother!

[@waltbarrand2655]

thanks for your video good to see you back

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

walt barrand Cheers Walt, good to be back mate. One video every two weeks feels like a while in between hey.

[@terrylschumacher-levy5150]

👏👏👏 This was a brilliant video chum. My heart felt all the feels when you "weren't getting too deep" You conveyed your thoughts beautifully. Do you know MeMiner? He burnishes for his last step. Have you seen his video talking about it? Good stuff 👍 Thanks for the joy 😊

[@chriscwikla7558]

Nice shirt. John Lucero is the man.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Dude!!!! Haha! This shirt has gotten two comments from skaters on here now! Thanks bro! Once a skater, it’s in your blood for life. I’m just a bit heavier footed nowa days 😂 bit like Mike V but now where neeeeeeeeeear as good haha! Just heavy footed 😂🤪

[@chriscwikla7558]

@@Rookie_Rockounding I love watching the Bondi Bowl sessions. Did you ever skate it?

[@mackie_p]

Honestly this was a great voice over, so many awesome analogy’s. 🤙🏻 thank you

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Aye!! thank you! I’m glad it wasn’t too corny haha! Just chatting and checkin the rocks, I just hope it comes across right 🤪👊

[@asher692]

Wow 2 weeks feels so long in quarantine, have been waiting for this, awesome low key videos a bit closer to home.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Ruby Haxton Hahaha! Oh ruby I know right! 😂 It makes it feel like time is travelling so slow. Thank you for your patience and support 😉😉😉

[@Bizz420]

We appreciate you and what you do. I’m still locked down in New York and it’s driving me crazy.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

GrassGuy 420 Thank you mate, I really appreciate all your support brother and hope life begins to be kinder to all of you living through this in NY. I’m thinking of you guys man 👊

[@WonderlustAdventures]

Rookie, I love your videos so much. A very familiar sense of wonder. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Heyyyyyyy bud! You’re Kate’s son! Thanks man, like you dude it’s the wondering that gives us an adventure hey. Thanks dude honestly 👍👍👍

[@OK-OK]

Bom dia! Linda natureza, lindas Pedras 👏👏👏👏👏

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Marcos S. Bello Obrigado!!!! My friend!

[@rawdawgpendants5490]

My tumbler took a crap. But i did finally get a slant lap for my cabs.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Oh noooooo! Actually Jas, man mine did too during the time I had it empty and I had to fix one of the rollers, but I got some oil on it and boom! Not like new, but still, it rolled 🤪

[@truckerenoch8824]

Glad to see you back brother!

[@travisguide4516]

I understand your thoughts on focusing on small negative aspects isn't good nice one

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

Travis Guide TRAVVVVVVVV! Heyyyyyyyy brother! Man I hope you’re keeping well over there in Cali my brother! Think of you often man, always when I’m out on the creeks. 👊👊👊

[@travisguide4516]

That means alot to me brother you are always in my head too a mate as you guys say