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Post by indyme2 on Jun 5, 2014 7:04:37 GMT -5
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Post by ywevis on Jun 5, 2014 7:15:59 GMT -5
LOL they are missing you indyme2 !!! |
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Post by indyme2 on Jun 5, 2014 9:25:44 GMT -5
Yep, Ywevis, the Weeehopper keeps them sweating. They know it's just a matter of time when I whip both of them. Lol. I tried the @ thing and can't get it to work. Coach me. I am computer retarded.
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Post by ywevis on Jun 5, 2014 9:29:58 GMT -5
Yep, Ywevis, the Weeehopper keeps them sweating. They know it's just a matter of time when I whip both of them. Lol. I tried the @ thing and can't get it to work. Coach me. I am computer retarded. Do @ ywevis without the space.  between the @ and the name. |
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Post by ywevis on Jun 5, 2014 9:31:02 GMT -5
Ya should get ron & travis over here Just saying more diving dudes for us to get into that as well! |
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Post by indyme2 on Jun 5, 2014 11:51:16 GMT -5
Been trying to get those 2 up here, ywevis. I believe they are afraid I will whip them at gold too. Lol. Diving is where the treasure is and there in no problem with access. |
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Post by ywevis on Jun 5, 2014 11:51:50 GMT -5
Ya, how long does it take to get certified? And what is the cost? indyme2 |
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Post by uregold on Jun 5, 2014 12:06:23 GMT -5
question... is there alot of rock around those places you dive? im asking because of the points. here around uwharrie its mostly ryolite and domelite so points are found often but down near the coast there is less rock. do you think those points could have come from somewhere else?
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Post by ywevis on Jun 5, 2014 12:12:35 GMT -5
Good question!
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Post by indyme2 on Jun 5, 2014 14:55:14 GMT -5
ywevis, the classes are pretty cheap. The gear is what is expensive. But the gear lasts a long time. I still use some I bought in the 80's. Expect about $150-300 for classes. You will need an additional $100-150 start up gear for classes. Check out dives may be free or an extra charge depending on where you go. Can usually complete training in two weekends. It is pretty cheap to rent gear too until you can buy your own. Good swimmer and like water? Go for it. You will be happy. I'll even share a secret dive spot or two with you. Lol.
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Post by indyme2 on Jun 5, 2014 14:58:56 GMT -5
uregold, rhyolite points are found even in the coastal areas although it doesn't occur there. Those Indians were some serious traders. In the coastal areas you have chert. Much better material to work with and makes much nicer points. Limestone morphs into chert and sometimes a nice flint given enough time, heat and pressure. Good question indeed.I'll try to remember to take a picture of some morphed limestone this evening.
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Post by uregold on Jun 5, 2014 15:44:14 GMT -5
i always woundered what kind of rock coastal indians would have used.
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Post by indyme2 on Jun 5, 2014 18:37:06 GMT -5
Ok, uregold. Here is a piece of coastal rock. It is limestone that has changed to chert in some areas but other areas are still limestone. This is what the Indians made their points and tools out of in the low country. It comes in many different colors. The colors are sometimes altered and enhanced by natural fires. Sometimes the Indians heated the rocks to bring out the colors and make more beautiful points.  |
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Post by indyme2 on Jun 5, 2014 18:39:32 GMT -5
In this close up you can see shells in the limestone. This pic is a section of the above pic.  |
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