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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 ...

Bowls: Two Wooden Bowls

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Bowls: Two Wooden Bowls Bowl: Wooden Bowl #1 Bowl: Wooden Bowl #2 Bowl: Wooden Bowl #1 (base) Bowl: Wooden Bowl #2 (base) Bowls: Two Wooden Bowls (base) Bowls: Two Wooden Bowls Olivewood: “Handmade from the wood of non-producing Tunisian Olive Trees” Product of Tunisia 2026: Box #39 – Sphere Holders and Figurines   Bowl #1 (plain center): 9.82 ounces 278 grams 1390 carats   Bowl #2 (striped center): 8.59 ounces 243 grams 1215 carats   Seller and Distributor: Trader Joe’s   Unknown acquisition date   2026-39-Sphere Holders and Figurines 2026-39-Wooden Bowls 2026-39-   Unknown-Washington-D-C-Unknown Bowls: Two Wooden Bowls

2012: Box #58b – Decorative Plates and Glassware

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Mrs. Butterworth Figurine/Bottle   2012: Box #58b – Decorative Plates and Glassware   Wrapped in Newspaper from 9/2000:   1. Bowl: Silver Oblong Bowl (Reed and Barton, 3610-12, Marked U.S.N.)   2. Candle Holder: Clear Votive Candle Holder, with white candle   3. Jar: Christmas Mason jar, Santa Claus, hand painted, with bow   4. Plate: Carnival Glass Fenton Plate: “Christmas in America,” No. 1. Bradford, Iowa, Christmas, 1970 (Pure Smarm)   5. Plate: Carnival Glass Fenton Plate: “Christmas in America,” No. 2. Isle of Wight County, Virginia, Christmas, 1971 (More Smarm)   6. Plate: Metal Plate with Gold Etching (Looks like something from India)   7. Plate: Peter Plate, “Charlie Gehringer Invitational,” Meadow Brook, Oakland University, 1977 – Wilton, Columbia, PA U.S.A.   8. Plate: Pewter Liberty Bell Plate (Old Mill, Inc., Lancaster, PA)   Added on May 23, 2012:   1. Bottles: Large Mrs. Butterworth Figurines/Bottles, 2 (1 with l...

Metal: Pineapple Shaped Doodad Encrusted with Faux Crystals and Lattice Design

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Metal: Pineapple Shaped Doodad Encrusted with Faux Crystals and Lattice Design Metal: Pineapple Shaped Doodad Encrusted with Faux Crystals and Lattice Design Metal: Pineapple Shaped Doodad Encrusted with Faux Crystals and Lattice Design Metal: Pineapple Shaped Doodad Encrusted with Faux Crystals and Lattice Design Metal: Pineapple Shaped Doodad Encrusted with Faux Crystals and Lattice Design Metal: Pineapple Shaped Doodad Encrusted with Faux Crystals and Lattice Design Useless Doodad – no idea of its purpose, all sizzle and no substance 2026: Box #39 – Sphere Holders and Figurines   5.1 ounces 144.5 grams 722.5 carats   Unknown acquisition source and date   2026-39-Sphere Holders and Figurines 2026-39- Note: Placed inside Soapstone or Limestone Bowl Metal: Pineapple Shaped Doodad Encrusted with Faux Crystals and Lattice Design

2012: Box #58a – Grandmother’s China Teapot Set

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Bone China Tea Set (photo from a vintage catalog, not the actual set)   2012: Box #58a – Grandmother’s China Teapot Set   Description: Bone China with gold gilding (all over), very shiny (Looks like metal). Very pretty.   Missing: Two cups, two saucers, and lid to sugar bowl   Envelopes: 1. Creamer 2. Cups (4, 2 missing) 3. Display stands (4, metal) 4. Saucers (4, 2 missing) 5. Sugar Bowl (no lid) 6. Teapot with lid   This box has been repacked (May 13, 2012). The original newspaper it was wrapped in was dated May 19, 1984. My grandmother may have given this set to us when we visited her as newlyweds, I think June 1984.     2012-58a-Grandmother’s China Teapot Set Small Clear Container with Clear Lid   Keywords: -2012- Dishes Kitchenware Tableware The Lists   (Shed – upstairs) Artistic License with Red Rocks and Stained Glass

2012: Boxes #57a and #57b – Hand Truck Dollies

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Hand Truck Dolly 2012: Box #57a – Hand Truck Dolly 2012: Box #57b – Hand Truck Dolly Not Packed, but Tagged   Box #57a: Small hand truck dolly (really a luggage carrier, but useful for pulling small, heavy boxes   Box #57b: Large hand truck dolly (for appliances and other heavy items)   2012-57a-Hand Truck Dolly 2012-57b-Hand Truck Dolly Not Packed   Keywords: -2012- Dollies Moving Equipment The Lists   Shed, Lower Level

2012: Box #56 – Mostly Inexpensive New Carnival Glass

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Large Light Amber Iridescent Glass Bowl with Iris Pattern   2012: Box #56 – Mostly Inexpensive New Carnival Glass From a Box Marked “2000” and Wrapped in May 1996 Newspaper     1. Bowl: Large Light Amber Iridescent Glass Bowl with Iris Pattern   2. Bowl: Small Amber Carnival Bowl with Lip   3. Dish: Amber Carnival, Rounded Oblong Piece with Rounded Corners   4. Dish: Large Amber Carnival Egg Dish (for Deviled Eggs)   5. Dish: Large Amber Carnival Leaf Dish with Stem   6. Dishes: Medium Amber Carnival Leaf Dishes, 2   7. Dishes: Small Amber Carnival Leaf Dishes with Stem, 4   8. Glass: Tall Green Sundae Glass with Grape Pattern (NOT Carnival)     2012-56-Mostly Inexpensive New Carnival Glass White Banker’s Box   Keywords: -2012- Carnival Glass Glass Housewares The List (Shed, Lower level)

2012: Box #55b – Halloween

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Fire with No-face Head: Photo Credit for Background: Fir0002   2012: Box #55b – Halloween     1. Costume Accessory: Wig, black wig (short with bangs)   2. Halloween Accessory: Bucket, Trick or Treat bucket, orange plouffy pumpkin with black handle   3. Halloween Accessory: Skull with neck bone, Storm Master Lightning Strobe Stick   4. Halloween Toy: Trick or Treat, stuffed Dracula in a gray cloth casket   ( This box still has some room for more Halloween stuff )     2012-55b-Halloween Clear Box with White Lid   Keywords: -2012- Costume Accessories Halloween Accessories The List Toys Wigs Shed, Lower Level

2012: Box #55a – Halloween

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Scary Jack-o'-Lantern (Adapted photo, credit for original: Toby Ord )   2012: Box #55a – Halloween   Some items from old Box 2003-36   1. Candy Bank Items: Cardboard Monster Candy Bank display for Monster Candy Banks and banks (CVS): Candy Bank: Frankenstein Candy Bank (CVS) Candy Bank: Pumpkin Candy Bank (CVS) Candy Bank: Vampire Candy Bank (CVS) Candy Bank: Witch Candy Bank (CVS)   2. Costume Accessory: Bat wings, black blow up bat wings for costume   3. Costume Accessory: Black Afro wig (Really tacky)   4. Costume Accessory: Cape, black plastic cape with medallion   5. Costume Accessory: Glasses, back horned-rimmed glasses (hubby’s – what was he thinking back in the early 60’s???)   6. Costume Accessory: Gold belt and gold necklace (both extremely garish!)   7. Costume Accessory: Hat, black witch’s hat with gray hair   8. Costume Accessory: Hat, brightly colored woven flop ...

2012: Boxes #53a, 53b, and 54 – Bags, Briefcases, and Totes (These Boxes No Longer Exist)

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Bombshell (AI Generated):  “What Does it Mean to Not Exist?”   2012: Boxes #53a, 53b, and 54 – Bags, Briefcases, and Totes (Theses Boxes No Longer Exist) 2012: Box #53a – Bags, Briefcases, and Totes (This Box No Longer Exists) 2012: Box #53b – Bags, Briefcases, and Totes (This Box No Longer Exists) 2012: Box #54 – Extra Boots (This Box No Longer Exists) Some from Old Box 2003-74 (I Don’t Know if This Box Still Exists, s o if I don’t know, does that nullify its existence?)   Boxes 53a, 53b, and 54 no longer exist. On non-existence, AI says:   To not exist means to lack presence, reality, or being, either in a literal physical sense or a deeper psychological, social, and philosophical context. Because the phrase is used across many disciplines, its meaning changes entirely depending on how you look at it. Here is a breakdown of what non-existence means across different perspectives:   1. The Philosophical & Metaphysical Lens Philosopher...

2012: Boxes #52, 52b, and 52c – Correspondence, Ephemera, and Memorabilia

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A fictional representation of an old letter 2012: Boxes #52, 52b, and 52c – Correspondence, Ephemera, and Memorabilia 2012: Box #52 – Correspondence, Ephemera, and Memorabilia 2012: Box #52b – Correspondence, Ephemera, and Memorabilia 2012: Box #52c – Correspondence, Ephemera, and Memorabilia Some from Old Box 2003-59     2012: Box #52 – Correspondence, Ephemera, and Memorabilia 1. Buttons 2. Cards from various people 3. Drawings by oldest granddaughter 4. Employment letters 5. Fans 6. Letters 7. Obits And so on   2012: Box #52b – Correspondence, Ephemera, and Memorabilia 1. Old letters   2012: Box #52c – Correspondence, Ephemera, and Memorabilia 2. Important old letters, some of them contemporary with Cherokee   ***** 2012-52-Correspondence, Ephemera, and Memorabilia Clear Box with Clear Lid   2012-52b-Correspondence, Ephemera, and Memorabilia Beige Container with Beige Lid   2012-52c-Corresp...

2012: Box #51 – Vintage Gumball Machine

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A similar looking vintage gumball machine (not ours)   2012: Box #51 – Vintage Gumball Machine   1. Vintage Gumball Machine: Glass bowl (square with rounded corners, marked “1ȼ”), metal base, red and blue (or black). Has a metal opening with a covering. Rough shape. York Town Auction, Auction #18b York, Pennsylvania Acquired 23 February 2002   2012-51-Vintage Gumball Machine Brown Box   Keywords: -2012- Glass Metal The List   Shed

2012: Box #50o – Beanie Babies in Cases and Non-Ty Beanies

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Classic Collecticritters: Light Pink “I Love Lucy” Bear, Episode 39 (9/15/1952)   Classic Collecticritters: Light Pink “I Love Lucy” Bear, Episode 39 (9/15/1952) (patch) Classic Collecticritters: Light Pink “I Love Lucy” Bear, Episode 39 (9/15/1952) (closeup) Classic Collecticritters: Light Pink “I Love Lucy” Bear, Episode 39 (9/15/1952) (base) 2012: Box #50o – Beanie Babies in Cases and Non-Ty Beanies 1. Classic Collecticritters: Light Pink “I Love Lucy” Bear, Episode 39 (9/15/1952), #0970/10,000, Item #ILL39   2. Planet Plush Christmas Beanie: “Merry,” The Christmas Bear. Comes with Registration Card. 1998, #006553/36,000.   3. Ty Beanie Baby: Clubby IV, The 2001 Light Blue Tie-dyed Bear. Retired January 23, 2002, 2   4. Ty Beanie Baby: Doodle, The Rooster, born 3/8/1996, 2   5. Ty Beanie Baby: Valentino, The White Bear with Red Heart, born 2/14/1994   6. Ty Beanie Bear: Magenta II, The Magenta Bear with a Pink Ribbo...

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