rockncajun
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Post by rockncajun on Jul 7, 2013 19:00:50 GMT -5
I am going to visit my son in Lake Elsinore, Ca. for labor day week. Any suggested rockhounding adventures? Fluorescents would be nice but open for anything. I do have access to a FWD vehicle. Ray
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ash
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Post by ash on Jul 8, 2013 3:30:32 GMT -5
Have a good trip Ray. Hope you find lots of stuff over there Later, Ash
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barclay
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Post by barclay on Jul 8, 2013 19:10:01 GMT -5
There is the Rock Bin . 33040 Dowman St, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 (951) 678-3106. I went there about half a year ago and got some good rocks at reasonable prices. It is on the far (west) side of Lake Elsinore and is run by a little old lady so be sure to call ahead to see if it is open. It is a bit off the beaten path but worth going to. You can try your luck finding pegmatites by Warner Springs. There are a number of claims and abandoned sites there like the Blue Lady Mine. I don't know the status of the Blue Lady Mine. If you would like some pay to dig sites there is the Himalaya Mine www.highdesertgemsandminerals.com/html/himalaya_mine_dig.html and Oceanview mine digforgems.com to check out. At Oceanview you used to get a tour of the mine, but I don't see that on the page anymore. I have heard that both mines "salt" their piles with a few crystals to make sure someone finds something. I did both and found stuff at both. It has been a few years though. Oceanview started with a larger pile to go through.
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rockncajun
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Post by rockncajun on Jul 8, 2013 19:55:15 GMT -5
Thanks Barclay. I also was thinking of driving to the Princess Pat Mine. Have you ever been there?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2013 22:03:20 GMT -5
I can't help you with fluorescents but can take you out. Reach out privately and we'll make a trip!
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<'))))>< Fish
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Post by <'))))>< Fish on Jul 8, 2013 23:24:16 GMT -5
You can rockhound in my backyard....
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rockncajun
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Post by rockncajun on Jul 9, 2013 8:03:40 GMT -5
Fish, where is your back yard?
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<'))))>< Fish
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Post by <'))))>< Fish on Jul 11, 2013 13:40:15 GMT -5
Anaheim ..
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barclay
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Post by barclay on Jul 12, 2013 15:08:59 GMT -5
Thanks Barclay. I also was thinking of driving to the Princess Pat Mine. Have you ever been there? I had not heard about the Princess Pat Mine. I did a quick google search and brought up their web page. I am not in to fluorescent minerals. The glow in the dark stuff is cool though.
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rockncajun
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Post by rockncajun on Jul 12, 2013 17:51:48 GMT -5
Yes Barclay, I am hooked on the fluorescents. I saw a collection in New Orleans a couple months ago and it blew me away! I can't wait to take my newly bought portable light out at night and see everything glowing.
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riverbendlapidary
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Post by riverbendlapidary on Jul 12, 2013 18:34:44 GMT -5
You can stop and dig through my rock piles, I'm a bit North of San Antonio.
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Post by johnjsgems on Jul 12, 2013 19:23:04 GMT -5
If you are driving out on the I-10 stop at the Boerne Rock Shop too. Right off the freeway. The owners have quite a display room and did the flourescent display at the Nipomo Show for many years. I believe they are part owners of the Purple Passion Mine.
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rockncajun
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Post by rockncajun on Jul 12, 2013 23:02:46 GMT -5
Thanks all, but I am flying to Cal.
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