I'm new to the site and new to this thread, but I'm head over heels.
As a rock junkie I was already planning on using some locally collected rocks as part of the backing of the 4X3X2 I plan to build Noodle when he gets bigger. We hit the local mines, climb the mountains, collect all the interesting things. Hubby was even president of our local rock club for a couple years. You are so right about New England being a great place to be a rock junkie. Maine-iac myself.
I haven't tumbled in a very long time and would love to know what you have for a rig. Now I want to play again.
Thank you for showing me I'm not the only rock/snake crazy around here.