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Post by MrP on Apr 6, 2017 18:33:55 GMT -5
Looks like fun. Enjoyed the pics.................................MrP
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Post by vegasjames on Apr 7, 2017 3:39:51 GMT -5
I love all of the pics, but especially those of your special doggie, Jax. Her own web page? Man, you have too much time on your hands, lol. Not that she doesn't deserve it. Thank you for sharing them, vegasjames . I hardly do anything with my own Facebook page so I have more time to tell Jax' story on her Facebook page.
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Post by vegasjames on Apr 7, 2017 3:54:46 GMT -5
Thanks for taking us along on your outing with Jax. Is she a Blue Heeler? I know many folks call them Aussie Cattle Dogs too. We rely on them a great deal in the cattle country of Montana. Yes, she is a blue heeler. Also referred to as Queensland heeler or Australian cattle dog. Extremely loyal, protective and intelligent dogs. Jax likes to stay with me all the time or be somewhere where she can see me to make sure I am OK. Like this pic where she is snuggling up to my leg while I dig so she can sleep but is aware if I go anywhere. 20170131_145654 by James Sloane, on Flickr And here she is watching me from afar: 20170228_135814-1 by James Sloane, on Flickr
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Post by melhill1659 on Apr 7, 2017 7:04:23 GMT -5
Thanks for taking us along on your outing with Jax. Is she a Blue Heeler? I know many folks call them Aussie Cattle Dogs too. We rely on them a great deal in the cattle country of Montana. Yes, she is a blue heeler. Also referred to as Queensland heeler or Australian cattle dog. Extremely loyal, protective and intelligent dogs. Jax likes to stay with me all the time or be somewhere where she can see me to make sure I am OK. Like this pic where she is snuggling up to my leg while I dig so she can sleep but is aware if I go anywhere. 20170131_145654 by James Sloane, on Flickr And here she is watching me from afar: 20170228_135814-1 by James Sloane, on Flickr Awww so sweet... did you pick up that green rock? Looks like Amazonite?
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Post by rockpickerforever on Apr 7, 2017 12:50:38 GMT -5
Our Queensland mix had to stay close and keep an eye on us as well. Almost as bad as a border collie! The need to stay close must have caused a great conflict inside her, as the other half of her was Chow, which made her standoffish.
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Post by Garage Rocker on Apr 7, 2017 13:07:34 GMT -5
I had a border collie that was attached to my side at all times. Now I've got Australian Shepherds that do the same. Both breeds intended to work closely with people, just like Jax.
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Post by vegasjames on Apr 7, 2017 14:48:12 GMT -5
Yes, she is a blue heeler. Also referred to as Queensland heeler or Australian cattle dog. Extremely loyal, protective and intelligent dogs. Jax likes to stay with me all the time or be somewhere where she can see me to make sure I am OK. Like this pic where she is snuggling up to my leg while I dig so she can sleep but is aware if I go anywhere. 20170131_145654 by James Sloane, on Flickr And here she is watching me from afar: 20170228_135814-1 by James Sloane, on Flickr Awww so sweet... did you pick up that green rock? Looks like Amazonite? No, I did not grab that one. It is mainly a thinner surface coating and is actually turquoise from one of the mines I dig my turquoise from. Here is an example of a large solid piece: 20160907_163459 by James Sloane, on Flickr Nevada turquoise often has a greenish cast or is green due to a substitution of some of the aluminum in the turquoise with iron.
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Post by 150FromFundy on Apr 7, 2017 15:47:46 GMT -5
Thanks for the photos. Laura and I will be Overton on May 6 and plan to see the Valley of Fire that evening. Can't wait!
Are there any public collecting locations around there?
Darryl.
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Post by vegasjames on Apr 7, 2017 17:17:08 GMT -5
Thanks for the photos. Laura and I will be Overton on May 6 and plan to see the Valley of Fire that evening. Can't wait! Are there any public collecting locations around there? Darryl. Very little in that area. Most of that area is National Park, State Park, or Native American Reservation. There is an area close by called Ute, which contains a lot of petrified wood, although brown and black. And there is a big hill of a colorful conglomerate rock that I think looks really cool.
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Post by melhill1659 on Apr 7, 2017 17:34:31 GMT -5
Thanks for the photos. Laura and I will be Overton on May 6 and plan to see the Valley of Fire that evening. Can't wait! Are there any public collecting locations around there? Darryl. Very little in that area. Most of that area is National Park, State Park, or Native American Reservation. There is an area close by called Ute, which contains a lot of petrified wood, although brown and black. And there is a big hill of a colorful conglomerate rock that I think looks really cool. I read somewhere the other day that on the Native American Reserve they will let you hunt but you have to call ahead and get permission. Where I read that, who knows 😂
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Post by vegasjames on Apr 7, 2017 17:59:10 GMT -5
Very little in that area. Most of that area is National Park, State Park, or Native American Reservation. There is an area close by called Ute, which contains a lot of petrified wood, although brown and black. And there is a big hill of a colorful conglomerate rock that I think looks really cool. I read somewhere the other day that on the Native American Reserve they will let you hunt but you have to call ahead and get permission. Where I read that, who knows 😂 I have never heard that but that area is not that great anyway. I have hiked that area pretty extensively. Mainly limestone and sandstone. Occasionally some interesting marine fossils.
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Post by 150FromFundy on Apr 7, 2017 19:19:31 GMT -5
As a visitor to the area from a foreign land, I am going to be SUPER careful to make sure that I only collect in public areas. Truth be told, most of my rock hounding will be in local shops along the way. 30 minutes in a rock shop can save a day in the desert. It's a time management thing.
My greatest fear is accidentally getting a rock that may be a little hot (radioactive) from Moab, UT or surrounding area. I don't want to end up on an episode of Airport Security. Thanks for the replies.
Darryl.
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Post by vegasjames on Apr 7, 2017 20:22:25 GMT -5
As a visitor to the area from a foreign land, I am going to be SUPER careful to make sure that I only collect in public areas. Truth be told, most of my rock hounding will be in local shops along the way. 30 minutes in a rock shop can save a day in the desert. It's a time management thing. My greatest fear is accidentally getting a rock that may be a little hot (radioactive) from Moab, UT or surrounding area. I don't want to end up on an episode of Airport Security. Thanks for the replies. Darryl. If you can get to Vegas, which is not that far away let me know.
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