You know its time to leave when things go crazy!

Normally Alan is the voice of reason when it comes to my inability to control my budget for rocks.  This year it has not happened!  The amount of amazing material in Tucson this year is crazy.  Then there are the deals to be had on rock we have not had the chance to afford.  We now have to go home and explain to the kids that they will not have an inheritance.  (Not that we planned to have anything left anyway.)  Not only that but they will need to take care of us in our old age.

The back of the truck is packed.  We have Indian Paint Jasper, Fantasy Jasper and Red Lightening Jasper.  The colors of all these materials are incredably vibrant.  Lots of bright reds and oranges.

Amazing pieces of Tiffany stone available this year.  Todd must have reached deep into his supply to give us the opportunity to choose such wonderful material.  I am sure these pieces will go into the barrel with the rest of our stash that Alan won't let me sphere.

Bruce always manages to come up with something to part us from our money.  This year was no exception.  Sonora Sunset in pieces large enough for spheres!  Its wonderful to know someone that has huge connections.  He always smile when we walk into the room.  

The   Australians never fail to bring new and exciting materials.  This year they have huge pieces of Parrot Wing Jasper and Chatoiyant Malachite.  Beautiful, Beautiful material.

Now we can't wait to get home and start cutting!  We leave tomorrow, stay over in Phoenix, and then head home.  Can't wait to get home!