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  1. gsweet

    FTS

    Been a while since I've been on here, but these are the reasons I come back from time to time... very jealous! Should you find yourself up this way (northern MN/circum- Lake Superior), give a shout. You might be surprised at the mountain bike trail networks up here. Got plenty of space...
  2. gsweet

    Just Florida being Florida

    Is it sad that despite the fact that I have not logged on to RM in quite some time, upon reading this article I immediately thought this needed to be posted here as quickly as possible? https://thevalleyreport.com/2016/02/13/florida-man-dies-in-meth-lab-explosion-after-lighting-farts-on-fire/
  3. gsweet

    wireless speakers?

    You could try peachtree audio. They have some pretty excellent gear, and tend to have a more "modern" approach to audiophilia (i.e., tech integration such as bluetooth, etc). Or just say to hell with it, and build some massive old Altec duplexes and archaic tube amps... Sounds a lot better...
  4. gsweet

    Random Picture Thread

    Multiple investment groups and mining companies have tried to develop ventures at various times since its discovery, but all "mysteriously" fell apart and/or were sabotaged. There's some great history about that particular kimberlite pipe in the book "Heartless Stone"...pretty fascinating read.
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    Random Picture Thread

    Crater of Diamonds state park, Arkansas? You know, the only gemologically "perfect" diamond ever found and graded by the GIA on the planet was found there by a visitor...
  6. gsweet

    2016 speculation thread

    You've got to corner the market here...start getting creative! "Turnip lamp" is....?
  7. gsweet

    2016 speculation thread

    But I'd bet you double or nothin' that a turnip lamp does...
  8. gsweet

    2016 speculation thread

    Best anagram I've found for a Trump-Palin ticket: turnip lamp.
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    Random Picture Thread

    This one...
  10. gsweet

    Random Picture Thread

    It's actually the Soudan Iron Formation...Iron Range of Minnesota. Part of Lake Vermillion Soudan Underground State Park. Pretty amazing place up in this neck of the woods between the two iron ranges, greenstone belts and mid continental rift system...
  11. gsweet

    Random Picture Thread

    Just going to hazard a guess here, but on the limited photo, looks like foliation runs parallel to the "cirque" depression, making this a small syncline...
  12. gsweet

    Random Picture Thread

    Copper sulfate?
  13. gsweet

    Random Picture Thread

    Crete is a fun place...loving the geol photos
  14. gsweet

    Anyone else get the DMG PM?

    Not on here much these days, but I felt the need express my condolences to his family and friends here...
  15. gsweet

    Custom jewelry work?

    Newly found hobby of mine...working on my second ring right now, wax cast mostly. With gold, things get difficult when recycling. If you want a refined piece, you're going to be better off selling the used gold to a recycler and just buying new gold with the credits (most jewelers will do this...
  16. gsweet

    Do you enjoy your work?

    Depending on your interests and academic background, it wouldn't be too hard to get into at least part time. Most exploration companies have their field/drilling season in the spring/summer/fall, and bring on a handful of folks to help out with the manual labor. For us, this consists of field...
  17. gsweet

    Do you enjoy your work?

    Happy to say that I fall into the "would still do it if I won the lottery" category. Exploration geology. I get to go camping, wander around in the woods and map out rock types exposed at the surface. Conduct geophysical surveys and drilling programs, and extrapolate about geological...
  18. gsweet

    Sstalder5's New Zealand Adventure Thread

    Go drink Monteiths. Lots of it. Did a heli-drop on either Franz Joesph or Fox, then had a Summer Ale and fish n' chips... I honestly can't think of anything better. You know what, just get yourself to the south island. For scenic vistas, hiking, biking and the like, it's the tittys' tassels...
  19. gsweet

    full retard?

    A nice, broad and heavy-handed approach by Germany. Nuclear energy does not have to be dangerous (a la Chernobyl and Japan's recent experience). A simple (and for some reason broadly downplayed) alternative to U238/U235 and Pu nuclear fuel is Thorium...seriously. Plenty of upsides with...
  20. gsweet

    hobbies/money pits other than biking?

    Why, yes you did! Small world; who'd have thought there'd be two mountain bikers into vintage hifi? :rofl:
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