A New Craze for You and the Kids

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@akalinus (44366)
United States
November 2, 2016 12:23pm CST
I saw a Facebook page about finding and hiding painted rocks. It was in Lakeland, Florida. A family from Lakeland went to a city in Washington state and found a painted rock. They learned that painting, hiding, and finding the rocks was a new craze. The activity is spreading quickly in Lakeland. You can start or continue it in your city or town. Some people paint simple or complicated art and others write encouraging words on the rocks.
ROCK ON: Painting, hiding and finding painted rocks has become the latest crazeAAA You may have seen them on social media, or you may have seen them around town. Painted rocks found near the Learning Garden. They are popular at the Learning Garden, showing
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238349)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Nov 16
I like it Because it doesn't involve using your blasted cell phone. At least I assume it doesn't. Don't get me wrong I love Pikachu, and I identify with Jigglypuff, but...
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
3 Nov 16
@TheHorse Now you are getting funny. That would be a rock in the gears. You might have the makings of a Pokemon rock hunting craze.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
3 Nov 16
It involves buying a bit of paint and brushes, painting free rocks, getting outside and hiding the painted ones and having fun looking for others and watching people find yours. You don't invade private property, drive around looking at a smartphone or fighting for a blip on a screen.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238349)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Nov 16
@akalinus Maybe I'll paint a Pikachu rock just to bait the Pokemon Go addicts.
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Laurel (L_B)
@Happy2BeMe (99353)
• Canada
2 Nov 16
I love this idea. My grand daughter loves to paint rocks. She has been doing it for years. Her mom and her collect rocks and then paint them. I will have to show them this idea.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
2 Nov 16
I love the idea, too. I wish I had thought of this when my kids were young. They can keep busy painting, hiding, and finding the rocks and bring joy to others as well.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
2 Nov 16
@Happy2BeMe My kids used to paint rocks on a lazy nothing to do day but we never thought about this idea. It is a great idea.
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Laurel (L_B)
@Happy2BeMe (99353)
• Canada
2 Nov 16
@akalinus Yes for sure. Whoever started it came up with a great idea.
ElusiveButterfly
@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
4 Nov 16
Great way to share ones artistic abilities!
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ElusiveButterfly
@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
5 Nov 16
@akalinus I also think of the elderly too who are in nursing homes.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
5 Nov 16
@ElusiveButterfly That would be exercise and talent.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
4 Nov 16
Yes, it is and great for the children to show their talents.
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (169533)
• United States
19 Nov 16
Those images are lovely art work. I think it would be fun to do.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
20 Nov 16
You could always try it. Even if you don't hide them, you could use them in decorating arrangements, or whatever.
Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
4 Nov 16
Interesting. It would be a fun activity.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
4 Nov 16
Yes, fun and simple. Not very expensive, either.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
4 Nov 16
@just4him I love cheap things that showcase talent and are fun to do, especially when the cost is minimal.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
4 Nov 16
@akalinus That's the best part. Rocks are free and the paint would be the only expense and that shouldn't cost that much.
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haripriya
@Hari101 (1123)
• Chennai, India
29 Nov 16
It is such a good idea for spending some family time efficiently :)
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
30 Nov 16
Yeah, it is something most any family can do.
vanny
@vandana7 (102698)
• India
2 Nov 16
What a nice craze..lol
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
2 Nov 16
Yes, I like a craze that is safe and fun instead of dangerous.
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much2say
@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
2 Nov 16
A craze ! I love that! We went to some beach on Mexico when I was a kid and they had very smooth rocks (don't know where that was), but we brought home a lot of them. They were perfect for painting on - and I did a few back then. Oh but how cool to hear it's a craze now - I love the idea of hiding them and having people find them!!!
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much2say
@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
2 Nov 16
@akalinus I can't wait to show the kids this . . . they will love this idea so much!!
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
2 Nov 16
@much2say It is a lot safer than finding Pokemon characters. And it only costs the price of the paint, rocks are free.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
2 Nov 16
You can either keep the rocks you find or rehide some of them for others to find.
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rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
6 Nov 16
It would be nice that it would be started here too . The artistic people will surely go for it .
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
6 Nov 16
You can start it anywhere. Just don't go on private property unless you have permission. And don't pick up rocks that may be in a protected area.
Arthur Chappell
@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
6 Nov 16
sounds a fun idea - hope they check there are no valuable fossils or crystals in them first
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
6 Nov 16
That is a good idea.
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Jessica
@JESSY3236 (22244)
• United States
3 Nov 16
cool. I haven't heard of this.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
3 Nov 16
I never heard of it until I saw the FB post. I think it is great.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Nov 16
We paint rocks here occasionally but I haven't heard of people hiding them. They do sell pet rocks too which are painted to look like animals.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
9 Nov 16
That is a good idea, too. Someone got rich with pet rocks a number of years ago.
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
26 Apr 18
@akalinus Interesting. So, these are some of the rocks in the picture?
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
26 Apr 18
Yes, the rocks can be whatever you make them to be. Put your creativity to work.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
28 Apr 18
@Hannihar Some people write on the rocks, draw pictures, or just paint them different colors. There are no rules but keep it decent if you put them out for others to find.
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
27 Apr 18
@akalinus Jo Ann, good idea.
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RM
@RitzzView (3041)
• India
3 Nov 16
Wow! So nice! Didn't know about this at all...
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
3 Nov 16
Yes, such a simple idea and so much fun.
RM
@RitzzView (3041)
• India
4 Nov 16
@akalinus Even inspiring..(if the rock had inspirational words written) It would be so mood freshening..
Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
4 Nov 16
@RitzzView Words change things especially inspirational ones. The beauty of painting rocks is that anyone can do it. Even little kids can paint rocks.
Marlina
@marlina (154103)
• Canada
2 Nov 16
It is a smart craze for a change.
Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
2 Nov 16
I like it. It is creative, safe, and a lot of fun.
Anna
@LadyDuck (502729)
• Italy
2 Nov 16
I did not know about this new craze, but I know that the wife of one of my neighbor loves to paint rocks and she does this since we bought this home 17 years ago.
Anna
@LadyDuck (502729)
• Italy
2 Nov 16
@akalinus I remember I painted some rocks too, I wonder where they are.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
2 Nov 16
You could help her spread the craze in Switzerland. People would love it. My picture shows big rocks but the rocks that people hide will fit in the hand or just a little bigger.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
2 Nov 16
@LadyDuck You can always paint some more.
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17712)
• South Africa
3 Nov 16
I have a few painted rocks
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
3 Nov 16
Maybe you could hide some in a public place and watch the reaction when someone finds them.
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paigea
@paigea (36143)
• Canada
4 Nov 16
What a fun idea.