Sometimes the best stones you tumble are the ones gifted to you. As are the stones in Batch 90, a treasured gift of Kakanui stones, […]
Batch 89: Raytech 10lb Vibe Polish
A new tumbler has been added to the mix! The Raytech 10lb Vibe, on special, purchased from MrGrit (NZ’s Aussie Sapphire Supplier) was just too […]
Stones, Waves & Whispers: Part 2 – November
November 2024 Only two fossicks managed for this month in my new series. In Part 1 (October) I only got down to Gemstone Beach twice […]
Batch 88: Rocking the Tumbler
In true rocking the tumbler style the stones of Batch 88 are recent finds on JPfossick #2, Monday 16 September 2024. Usually the stones that […]
Stones, Waves & Whispers: Part 1 – October
You’ll see in the images below and the descriptions of October’s fossicks that the biggest change was to the Taunoa Stream. I’ve documented a very […]
Batch 87: Inspiring a Potential Rocktumbler
It is a treat to have company during a fossick and to potentially inspire a new rocktumbler! My company was Lucy, our neighbour’s daughter and […]
Batch 86: Overloaded the 3lb Barrel
This will be an interesting batch because I have overloaded the 3lb barrel. Once again I’ve suckered myself into trying to keep stones together. I […]
Batch 85: Fossicking at Gemstone Beach with JP again
JP was back in Southland and I’ve been out fossicking at Gemstone Beach with him again! Living so close to that “famous” beach you can […]
Stones, Waves & Whispers: 12 Months on Gemstone Beach
Introduction Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. I’m excited to share this new 12-part series, dedicated to a year-long (month-by-month) journey of fossicking on one […]
Batch 80: The Coastal Collection 2
Batch 80, the neglected Papatotara coastal collection batch, has been patiently waiting in the Papatotara Coast ready for Stage 3 drawer for a wee while […]