A Puddingstone with a Story
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.ย. 2024
- I think you're going to love seeing this puddingstone all polished up. You'll also enjoying hearing its history.
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Thanks to Christina Jelinek for editing the closed captions for this video.
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Thelma Stevens is a treasure. Proof: she’s my grandma.
Her mother, Helen Mercer (born 1909), was an educator and a woman of many talents. She passed on her legacy to her daughter and her family. So proud to see something she left given such a wonderful polishing.
It's easy to see she's a lovely person!
It was wonderful to see how excited she was when Peter came back looking so gorgeous!
Hi Eric! Thanks for telling us more about your great grandma.
@@MichiganRocks Hi Rob! What a privilege to see a family heirloom given such royal treatment. I’m sure my great grandma Mercer - who passed away when I was very young - would be so pleased. Her daughter certainly is, as are all of us, her children and grandchildren. Thank you!
@@MichiganRocks The red headed Stevens child checking in! I saw that on a ledge in her house and said she had to get it polished. Thank you so much for taking the time to pretty it up!
"On a doily on the coffee table. It's a jewel." She's a doll and I'm so glad that you did that for her ☺️ She loved it before and you can tell she loves it even more now 🥰
She wasn't just acting for the camera either, she was showing it off to anyone still hanging around after Mass.
@@MichiganRocks I believe it 😁 I'd be over the moon too if I received a treasure like that!!!! Shoot, I'm that excited for my own basic rocks that I tumble. For that one to already have so much story behind it and then the fairy rock father to fix it up like Cinderella at the ball 🥰
My thoughts exactly.
That was the nicest thing I have ever seen someone do for someone else. The reaction of her was priceless. You are a good man Rob.😉
It wasn't that big of a deal on my end. I was just a little concerned that something would go wrong. There's a little bit of pressure when a rock has sentimental value.
@@MichiganRocks What a good guy!
Makes me feel good that you made your friend happy and that she is so appreciative. Warm hugs to you both. 🥰
Her reaction and appreciation were worth way more than I could ever sell a rock for. I was as happy as she was.
Well I’m sure we all love Thelma! Please tell her that her spirit and obvious kindness is a blessing to us all 🖤
Hopefully she'll read your comment.
I about died laughing when you told the rock "this might sting a little"!!! Your friend is a great lady. I'm glad you could do such a nice thing for her. The process is interesting.
This was a super fun thing to do.
Wow! The pudding stone is gorgeous, but Thelma is a GEM! Her exuberance reminded me of my Grandma, who I miss dearly. I closed my eyes when she initially saw ‘Peter’ again and her exclamation made my eyes pop back open because she sounded just like my Gma! Her voice is very similar. Made my eyes tear right up. So cool!
Sounds like you have an awesome grandma.
Miss Thelma is exactly the kind of person who deserves one’s time & energy. Her enthusiasm & appreciation moved me to tears. Her family treasure is now doily worthy! Well done Rob!
“alright Peter…this might sting a little.” 😄
Hi teetee I’m Cee Tee lol
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Rob, you are a good man.The world needs more like you.
I agree. He’s the type of guy that will help a stranger auntie load a bag of garden soil into the back of her car. Chivalry is not dead!
Thelma was so delighted. The joy on her face was wonderful to see.
The highest praise ever is that it’ll be center stage on the coffee table On A Doily!!! Wow!!
You're right. I don't know of any other rocks I've polished that have been given such a high honor.
This was such a feel good video! I loved hearing the back story and "meeting" lovely Thelma....and of course Peter! Thank you for sharing this!
I see lots of rocks, but not usually ones with such a great story.
That was awesome. Her mom picked a fantastic pudding stone
She sure did.
Thelma is a delight! I loved seeing her happiness at Peter's transformation :)
This put a big smile on my face. Thelma's pudding stone( Peter) is amazing. What a sweet Lady! Nice job with Peter Rob. You sure made her a happy lady.
OMG! That video was just precious! Peter came out really well too! That was super nice of you and her reaction to seeing it after you polished it, was just absolutely priceless! Thank you for sharing this!
Seeing Thelma appreciate it so much was awesome. This was a fun project.
she was genuinely amazed...great story and wonderful deed.
It was really sweet of you to do that for her. This lady sounds so kind and what a lovely rock with a great story to it.
This is the greatest video I've seen in quite some time!! My goodness I can not stop smiling, listening to her happiness is everything! Thank you for sharing.
I smiled all day yesterday when I filmed the end. I smiled every time I thought about it today too. Yesterday was a good day.
@@MichiganRocks I'm sure I will smile everytime I see a pudding stone from here on out. It's the simple things in life that bring happiness and this is the proof. Amazing.
What a glorious specimen! Its even better that Peter has a great story and was made into an even more beautiful treasure. Did anyone else notice the white quarts heart? Its on the side most often shown first.
I did! It seems like so many more stones showed up after polishing. Gorgeous!
I guess I missed that.
😊❤🎉❤ she, her mom, you and I and all your fans are rock lovers, and she even names them! Precious and perfect. ThankYou ❤
This has to be the best rock story I've ever seen. The excitement she showed while talking about the history of the pudding stone and when she saw it all shined up was incredible! She is an absolute sweetheart and you made her day! So, so sweet!
That made me smile. Her reaction and the back story were priceless. Thanks for making this video.
I kept smiling while editing it. I was wearing headphones and Nancy asked why I kept smiling. I think she thought something was wrong with me.
Michigan Rocks: ha! well we already know there is something wrong with ya! Just kidding… always enjoy the videos.
I am so happy that you shared her story and reveal! Warmed my heart to see her so happy! You are amazing and so kind!
that was just wonderful brightened my whole day, she is so lovely i love her reaction
Made my day too. Several days, in fact.
That was so cool! She was so happy!!! You were so nice to do that for her and it came out so nice to.
Just beautiful. You have a big heart. She is so sweet. And Peter turned out so amazing. He is worthy of the coffee table for sure.
Not just a coffee table. A coffee table _and_ a doily.
Oh yes, on a doily too. Just so sweet. I thought she was gonna cry she was so happy.
Way to give back Rob . You did a wonderful job and a wonderful thing for someone to remember a loved one . Priceless my friend . Thank you for sharing with us .
That turned out amazing. It was a joy to see her excitement with the reveal.
I love that part of this video. It's one of my favorite moments in all of my videos.
You made Thelma's day! Such a nice act of kindness. She sees a jewel that reminds her of her mother. Excellent job!
What a great story and good deed! Thanks so much for sharing with us!
Nice job Rob, That’s a very cool pudding stone and a lovely story. Thanks for sharing
Getting to see you both so happy from this made my day! So much love and joy shared between such beautiful souls 🌟
Made my day too. I smiled all day. I'm still smiling.
@@MichiganRocks 👏👏👏 that's what I'm talkin about 🤩✨ I love this so much!
That was very cool of you to do that for her! It’s a beautiful pudding stone with a more beautiful story
How nice of you to do that for her! That was so sweet and you made her so happy. The pudding stone is really good looking. Suzy AZ USA
I was happy to do it for her. It's fun to do stuff like that when someone appreciates it so much.
I love it!! Peter on a doily on the coffee table, with Thelma happily ever after🥰
Rob, you are an angel.
Nice job, Peter turned out fantastic! Thelma is a hoot and sweet soul and if I lived there would love to hang out with her.
such a heartwarming video, and what a great bunch of people ❤ beautiful work. God bless you all
Super job polishing Peter! Just make sure no one stumbles over him. Enjoyed Thelma’s enthusiasm.
That was a good looking puddingstone before it was polished; now, it is spectacular.
I've never thought to use power tools like that to finish larger specimens, but can see it really works well.
I have done several big puddingstones like this and have also made three bowls using the same method.
Happy Father's Day! What a precious thing to do... brighten a story and a memory for someone!!
Thanks!
That was so sweet! I love the story
Wow, really nice. That was a really good deed you did there. Your friend was really impressed! “Peter the traveling pudding stone!” I took notes. I did try to tumble a not-so-good Lakeport, Lake Huron pudding stone. Not a nice result, lots of those “hidden” impact speckles we’ve talked about previously. I’ll watch a couple times for sure, I watched the winter sales and now have a big 7” grinder with diamond cup, also a smaller grinder. No wet grinder yet, still on the shopping list! But, I can start my rough grinding on a few bigger stones I have. Again, great job, good works, and excellent production. You’re really getting good at this! Thanks for sharing!
Puddingstones never tumble perfectly, they always undercut. Polishing them on a cab machine or with the tools that I used in this video works much better.
What a nice story. The rock was a treasure and so are you for polishing it up for her. She sure appreciated it.
What a sweet thing to do. Such a wonderful video…and the rock looked amazing!
I like the lady! She has an incredible way with words. Great energy
This was one of the most fun rock projects I've done in a long time. It was Thelma's enthusiasm that made it that way.
So awesome you did this for her. I'm sure her Mom was smiling in heaven.
This is so Precious, Love this !!! Your Grandma is a treasure .
I love her explanation of the Peter rock from her mom.
What a great time of fun and fellowship . Her excitement was catching !!!
Thelma is a grandma, but not my grandma.
What a beautiful story, and an even more beautiful rock! Great job!
Thelma is so lucky that you polished Peter so nicely! That was so nice of you to do!
Thelma was so cute in her excitement. Peter turned out beautiful. Very good job, Rob.
You got a special place in heaven reserved for you kind Sir.
Wow! This was such a beautiful video all around ❤️ Beautiful rock, beautiful story, beautiful reaction!
It's just about perfect for all those reasons.
I don't think she would have been more excited if it were the Hope diamond. Fun story.
Diamonds are overrated.
@@MichiganRocks Some days are diamonds 💎.
Some days are stones 🪨.
John Denver
Such a wonderful story indeed! And a perfect ministry you have performed for Thelma. All three of you are beautiful!
What a beautiful stone and Thelma is adorable! Rob, your kindness is a gift from God!
Awesome video Rob! This rocks has one awesome story and journey! What a fantastic job polishing that Beautiful puddingstone! Great video Rob!
My mom was so happy to get the pudding stone polished! And it IS sitting on a doily on her coffee table. It in absolutely beautiful. 😊
Thanks for the verification. I love that it's on a doily. That made my day when she said that.
She is right.. It went from a rock to a gem..
Seeing Thelma's reaction to Peter's facelift made my day. You did a great thing for her Rob. 🙂
That made my whole month. It's fun to make people happy.
a beautiful stone to decorate a table or the interior of the house. I really like this show👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Being that she had such lovely memories associated with the pudding stone, I'm surprised she didn't cry when she saw it. I would have.
That would have made me uncomfortable. I'm glad she didn't cry.
@@MichiganRocks that's understandable.
Wow ! That was the most beautiful video Rob you did such a great job on polishing that gorgeous pudding stone and making that lovely lady soooooo happy ! May God bless your kind heart 💗
2:03 oh my gosh what a sweetheart! “Are we going to make a video so all your friends get to see it!?”
Melted hearts straight away! Can’t wait to see Peter in all his glory! Still watching but dude Rob this is so sweet!
5:24 oh my gosh Rob she’s gonna love this! She’s gonna flip out dude!
“It’s a jewel!!!!” Man mate, what pleasure you brought to her! On a doily even!!!!! So wholesome mate!
This video was more fun to make than most. I smiled that whole day after giving Peter back to her. You can't ask for more than that sort of appreciation.
On a doily on the coffee table! Place of honor! I loved the summer sweater she was wearing during the first part. Great job & pleasure to see her reaction & joy!
It was not super warm here in the first part of June. It's hot now though.
These kinds of videos are what we need more of... nice job on Peter... and you’re a good person...👍
This was the feel good video of the year for me.
Outstanding job Rob! 😎👍
The pudding stones are an amazing creation of nature,they just blow my mind everytime i see them polished✌️ Napa California
That was a wonderful video. I just loved listening to her tell the story about Peter. You could tell the puddingstone gave her great enjoyment. She entrusted it to the right person, that's for sure. You did an outstanding job and as always do an excellent job explaining everything. Thank you for sharing.
Reminds me of "the one ring." 😆 Precious!
Peter sure looks beautiful after his makeover! What a thoughtful gift for your friend, I'm sure she treasures it! I've also enjoyed watching your rock hunting videos with your wife, your son-in-law, and your geologist friends. Nice guy, nice videos. Thanks!😊👍🏻
Thanks, Danika. I have fun doing videos with other people.
You did an amazing job with Peter! Kudos to you! Peter gets a new place and Thelma gets to have wonderful stories of her Mother and the generous talented Rob who polished her rock.
What a beautiful rock and a wonderful kindness. That video was a gift for everyone I think. Thanks Rob.
What a delightful lady, a wonderful story and a beautifully polished pudding stone.
Peter polished up real nice, worth it to make her so happy.
It turned out just gorgeous! And it gets its own Doiley! Awesome Job what a Nice thing to do for her to keep Peter looking nice♥️
Putting Peter on a doily is the ultimate compliment.
Awesome job on that polish, and Thelma is adorable.
That was a great puddin' stone! Very colorful. She can change the name to "Peter the Great" Quite the awesome rock!
I wasn't kidding when I told her that it was a really nice one.
Fabulous!!! So great to see the smiles!!
Thanks for sharing great job on that puddin stone.
Wholesome rock polishing man is wholesome!
You certainly made her day. 😁. I laughed when she said it will go on the coffee table on a doily. Fun video to watch. Thanks for sharing that with us. 😃
The doily comment made my day too. My mom has a lot of things on doilies too.
@@MichiganRocks when doilies come back in style, I will do the same. 🤣🤣🤣
Made your day as well Rob , A treasured moment
You're right there for sure.
Wow. That is a lovely lovely pudding stone - the inclusions are amazing. Thank you so much for doing this fir her, and it was fun to watch. Just wow.
That is just beautiful! It was a prize before you polished now it is priceless. What a wonderful stone and very special story. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thelma is awesome. Peter has two heart shaped stones. One red, one white. I smiled broadly during this video.
Isn't she just a doll 🥰 Lovely lass, lovely puddingstone, and your a sweetheart too as always. I really enjoyed this one! Much ❤️ from Sweden
I just love how happy she is!
"All right Peter, this might sting a little."
Haaa haaa, you are so funny. What a sweet thing to do for Thelma!!! God bless you Rob...glad you didn’t get hurt on your Cheboygan puddingstone (kayak) hunt.
That was so fun to do for her. She was so happy.
Rob, you are such a kind and giving man, that brings joy to so many people. I love the story behind this pudding stone and am so happy for Thelma to have such a wonderful and beautiful reminder of her mother.
Oh my goodness, what a delight to witness the unveiling and Thelma's response to the transformation of her mother's prized pudding stone! It's a wonderful story and you've added another chapter to it. I wonder where Peter will travel to next! Thank you Rob. 😊
Sounds like he traveled to her coffee table.
omg I love Thelma! Her pure joy made my eyes leak a little
I have missed your lives. My rock hound buddy passed away (my beautiful red doberman) about a year ago and haven't been able to make it out looking for rocks, the grief has been weighing me down. Love this live and Thelma is amazing!
I'm sorry about you losing your dog. Getting out looking for some rocks might be what it takes to cheer you up. I'm usually pretty happy when I'm outside on a beach even if I don't find many rocks.
What a beautiful pudding stone!!! It was so nice of you to polish that up for her!!! And the kayaking trip looks like it was incredibly fun!!
Thelma is right! It is a jewel and a treasure! Worthy of display anywhere! God and nature sure make beautiful things and He makes people like you to give them a shine! Such a neat video! Thank you! Richard and Joy from Northern Indiana
It’s so great to see her pure.
She was like a kid in a candy store. Great job Rob!
❤❤😂beautiful story, guys! Peter has face as well. Nice find...
That's an awesome pudding stone! She was absolutely thrilled with it after you were done! Thanks for sharing!
* WOW ~ Never thought the silt-stone would shine like that.. Thought it would be dull like sandstone. ~ Am so glad you made her even Happier with her Mother's Stone.. Bless You!
The matrix in Michigan puddingstones is quartzite. It's a metamorphosed sandstone. When tumbling these, the matrix is always a problem. It usually ends up pretty pitted unless you happen to have a better than average rock. When polishing them on a cab machine or with diamond pads like I did in this video, it's not nearly as much of a problem.