February is a crazy busy time here with summer cranking, the BnB fully booked, plus school is back in session for 2025. I only managed […]
Stones, Waves & Whispers: Part 4 – January
Summer has arrived, bringing with it perfect days for fossicking at the beach! This month’s spotlight on Gemstone Beach in January highlights significant changes to […]
Rock Tumbling YouTube Channel
NEW YouTube Channel Announcement! Kia ora, fellow rock enthusiasts! I’m so excited to share some big news—my new YouTube channel, tumbleandpolishnz, is live and ready […]
Stones, Waves & Whispers: Part 3 – December
It is finally summer in Southland and despite all the rain we have had (and are still having) water restrictions are already in place for […]
Batch 90: Treasured Gift of Kakanui Stones
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 […]