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You Know You’re a Rockhound When…

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Snowflake Obsidian Specimen _____________________ – You look down instead of up. – Any rock, no matter how common, will raise your pulse. – You see beauty in all rocks, even “Leaverites,” the ones you leave behind. – Your family and friends just roll their eyes when you pick up yet another rock. – You are willing to dig up a rock with a spoon, even if it means ruining the spoon. – You have been known to visit urban rock piles and risk stares from people who are wondering why an old person is crawling around on a dirt pile. – You are willing to pay excess baggage fees (international, yet) for a large yellow rock that looks like a loaf of bread. – Your pockets are always filled with rocks and residual dirt. – You often find pebbles in your shoes and even socks. – You don’t mind dirt at all, even under your fingernails. That’s why soap and water exist. – You get why rocks are so spiritual; you understand that rocks have been around since the beginning of earth ...

2026: Tech Box #4 – Computers and Manuals

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Mushrooms     2026: Tech Box #4 – Computers and Manuals     1. Dell: Computer manuals and other paperwork. No computer in this box. Not sure if we still have this computer   2. HP (Hewlett-Packard): 14-inch laptop computer. Windows XP + case   3. Lenovo: 11-inch laptop computer. Windows XP + case   4. Scanner: Canon Scanner. CanoScan Lide 200 (Not sure if this works)   5. Toshiba: 17-inch Satellite laptop computer. Loaded with Windows 7 + case     Large Clear Box with White Lid 2026-Tech-4-Computers and Manuals   Keywords: -2026- Computer Manuals Computers Scanners The Lists Family Room

37. Original Walt Partymiller Editorial Cartoon: February 27, 1957

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Original Walt Partymiller Editorial Cartoon: About Time to Sprout? (February 27, 1957) Original Walt Partymiller Editorial Cartoon: February 27, 1957 Lot #621 2012: Box #14h – Original Walt Partymiller Editorial Cartoons and Other Art and Prints About Walt Partymiller   Original Walt Partymiller Editorial Cartoon: About Time to Sprout? (February 27, 1957) Pencil Comment: About Time to Sprout? Text: U.N. Peace Efforts – Middle East Crisis Illustration: A man in the ubiquitous fedora watches as the U.N. Peace Efforts and the Middle East Crisis sprout from the world Size: 11 x 15   York Town Auction York Expo Center/ York Fairgrounds York, Pennsylvania   23 February 2002   2012-14h-Original Walt Partymiller Editorial Cartoons and Other Art and Prints 2002-York-2-23 Brown Toshiba Box with Handle Inventoried in 2014 and photographed in 2026   Keywords: -2012- Art Cartoons Editorial Art Newspaper Art Poli...

Collection (Various Minerals): “Specimens from the Desert”

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Collection (Various Minerals): “Specimens from the Desert” Collection (Various Minerals): “Specimens from the Desert” Collection (Various Minerals): “Specimens from the Desert” Collection (Various Minerals): “Specimens from the Desert” Collection (Various Minerals): “Specimens from the Desert” Collection (Various Minerals): “Specimens from the Desert” Collection (Various Minerals): “Specimens from the Desert” Collection (Various Minerals): “Specimens from the Desert” Collection (Various Minerals): “Specimens from the Desert” Collection (Various Minerals): “Specimens from the Desert” Collection (Various Minerals): “Specimens from the Desert” Collection (Various Minerals): “Specimens from the Desert” Collection (Various Minerals): “Specimens from the Desert” (box) Collection (Various Minerals): “Specimens from the Desert” See the alphabetical list at the end   Weighed in box (most are glued down): 1 pound/ 4.79 ounces 589 grams 2945 carats   Yard Sale – Fireside ...

Pyrite Specimen with Partial Sunburst

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Pyrite Specimen with Partial Sunburst Pyrite Specimen with Partial Sunburst (partial starburst) Pyrite Specimen with Partial Sunburst Pyrite Specimen with Partial Sunburst (top) Pyrite Specimen with Partial Sunburst (closeup) Pyrite Specimen with Partial Sunburst (closeup) Pyrite Specimen with Partial Sunburst ((closeup) Pyrite Specimen with Partial Sunburst Pyrite Specimen with Partial Sunburst 2025: Box #18d – Special Items   3.72 ounces 104.5 grams 522.5 carats   Yard Sale – Fireside York, Pennsylvania   June 2026   2025-18d-Special Items 2026-York-6-Unknown Pyrite Specimen with Partial Sunburst

2026: Tech Box #3 – Computer Accessories and Low Tech

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Hardy Pink Hibiscus ( Hibiscus Moscheutos )   2026: Tech Box #3 – Computer Accessories and Low Tech   1. Adaptor: Canon 16v. power adaptor   2. Adaptor: Dell power adaptor   3. Clock: AP Placement Clock. Needs LR44 battery   4. Cords: USB A to USB C with plugs   5. Docking Station: Dell D/APR PR01X docking station   6. Headsets: Lightweight Headsets, 2   7. Jacks: RCA jacks to Fuji Camera   8. Laser Pointer: Tips for laser pointer   9. Radio: General Electric Solid State AM transistor radio, Model 7-2725. Uses 9-volt battery   10. Radio: JD-298 radio and earphones, blue (York Newspapers) radio scanner doesn’t work.   11. Radio: Lifelong Radio – doesn’t work   12. Radio: Suntone radio, partly works   13. Radio: Yellow sports radio, AM/FM (Loose, not currently in box)   Large Clear Box with Aqua Lid 2026-Tech-3-Computer Accessories and Low Tech   Keywords: -2026- Accessories Computer Accessories Low Tech Items...

36. Original Walt Partymiller Editorial Cartoon: 1956 or 1957

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Original Walt Partymiller Editorial Cartoon: A Busy Social Season (1956 or 1957) Original Walt Partymiller Editorial Cartoon: 1956 or 1957 Lot #621 2012: Box #14h – Original Walt Partymiller Editorial Cartoons and Other Art and Prints About Walt Partymiller   Original Walt Partymiller Editorial Cartoon: A Busy Social Season (1956 or 1957) Pencil Comment: A Busy Social Season Text: This War Weary World – Eisenhower Visits & Talks – Coming Khrushchev Visit & Talks Illustration: The weary world (band-aid on surface), wearing glasses, mouth open, stunned look, fends off the upcoming talks, above text Size: 10.75 x 14   York Town Auction York Expo Center/ York Fairgrounds York, Pennsylvania   23 February 2002   2012-14h-Original Walt Partymiller Editorial Cartoons and Other Art and Prints 2002-York-2-23 Brown Toshiba Box with Handle Inventoried in 2014 and photographed in 2026   Keywords: -2012- Art Ca...

Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass

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Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass Take Your Pick: Google Lens is all over the place Some Iridescence Craters (Basalt-type Holes) Glassy in Some Areas 2025: Box #18d – Special Items   2.95 ounces 83.5 grams 417.5 carats   Yard Sale – Fireside York, Pennsylvania   June 2026   2025-18d-Special Items 2026-York-6-Unknown Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass

Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass

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Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass (base) Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass (side) Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass (side) Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass (side) Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass (base) Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass Take Your Pick: Google Lens is all over the place Top is green and glassy Base is mostly gray 2025: Box #18d – Special Items   2.91 ounces 81.5 grams 407.5 carats   Yard Sale – Fireside York, Pennsylvania   June 2026   2025-18d-Special Items 2026-York-6-Unknown   Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass

35. Original Walt Partymiller Editorial Cartoon: October 17, 1956

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Original Walt Partymiller Editorial Cartoon: “Can’t be Brushed Under the Rug” – Adlai Stevenson (October 17, 1956) Original Walt Partymiller Editorial Cartoon: October 17, 1956 Lot #621 2012: Box #14h – Original Walt Partymiller Editorial Cartoons and Other Art and Prints About Walt Partymiller   Original Walt Partymiller Editorial Cartoon: “Can’t be Brushed Under the Rug” – Adlai Stevenson (October 17, 1956) Pencil Comment: “Can’t be Brushed Under the Rug” – Adlai Stevenson Text: This War Weary World – H-Bomb Tests – Deadly Radiation Illustration: As the world, with a weary looking face, fends off an H-Bomb and deadly radiation, smoke swirls all around Size: 11 x 14.25   York Town Auction York Expo Center/ York Fairgrounds York, Pennsylvania   23 February 2002   2012-14h-Original Walt Partymiller Editorial Cartoons and Other Art and Prints 2002-York-2-23 Brown Toshiba Box with Handle Inventoried in 2014 and photographe...

Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass

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Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass Take Your Pick: Google Lens is all over the place Some Iridescence Craters (Basalt-type Holes) Glassy in Some Areas 2025: Box #18d – Special Items   4.52 ounces 127.5 grams 637.5 carats   Yard Sale – Fireside York, Pennsylvania   June 2026   2025-18d-Special Items 2026-York-6-Unknown Tektite, Goethite (Turgite), or Slag Glass

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