desertdog
off to a rocking start
Member since December 2017
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Post by desertdog on Dec 23, 2017 13:03:11 GMT -5
Hi Everyone, new member here from California (Bay Area). Been kicking rocks and breathing dust for 25 years, and still find myself clueless at times. Friends say "Ed, what's this rock?" All too often, "Heck if I know, but it's interesting - drop it in the bucket!"
Collecting is a part-time hobby and I probably have too many hobbies as it is. I seem to spend most of my collecting time in Nevada crawling over old mine dumps and tailing piles, in addition to poking around the odd slag heap or two. With kids now, I try to make day trips closer to home. I just got back from a quick trip to Coalinga, and on the way home I spent a couple of hours at Clear Creek.
Probably the worst thing I ever brought home was a bag full of rocks from a creek with a natural tar seep. Still, it was interesting to put a torch to a 'rock' and get it to burn for an hour - it certainly kept the bugs (and the wife!) away!
Since I also actively explore old mines, I have come away with some nice samples that way, too. Anyway, looking forward to contributing and learning!
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Post by MsAli on Dec 23, 2017 13:05:39 GMT -5
Welcome from Fresno
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Post by manofglass on Dec 23, 2017 13:29:15 GMT -5
Welcome from Michigan
Walt
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Fossilman
Cave Dweller
Member since January 2009
Posts: 20,661
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Post by Fossilman on Dec 23, 2017 13:34:57 GMT -5
Howdy from the Oregon valley.............
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Post by Pat on Dec 23, 2017 13:57:14 GMT -5
Welcome from another Californian.
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Tommy
Administrator
Member since January 2013
Posts: 12,567
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Post by Tommy on Dec 24, 2017 13:22:49 GMT -5
Hi desertdog! Welcome from the east bay! What part of the bay are you from?
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Post by vegasjames on Dec 27, 2017 0:06:36 GMT -5
Welcome from Southern Nevada.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Dec 27, 2017 9:49:35 GMT -5
Welcome from Northern Arizona!
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zarguy
fully equipped rock polisher
Cedar City, Utah - rockhound heaven!
Member since December 2005
Posts: 1,791
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Post by zarguy on Dec 27, 2017 12:40:28 GMT -5
Welcome desertdog from a former Cupertino boy relocated to Southern Utah. What part of the Bay Area are you in? Lynn
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Post by TheRock on Dec 27, 2017 13:37:37 GMT -5
to RTH forum desertdog from ~Duke in SW Michigan
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