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Post by nowyo on Apr 2, 2019 16:14:58 GMT -5
After a long winter of sloth and indolence it was time to go look for some rocks. South facing slopes are bare and the mud wasn't even too bad. Saturday 3/30 we headed u the road a piece to a spot we've been to before. Found a few rocks. Looking to the south the North facing slopes were less inviting for finding rocks. On Sunday 3/31 we decided to just go for a drive, still exploring the area. Headed South and dropped a few thousand feet in elevation. Transition zone between the Pinyon-Juniper ecosystem and the Mojave. Joshua trees in this area are just starting to blossom.
Obligatory windshield shot.
Stopped to get a picture of the Joshua trees, and Cyndi kicked up a chunk of agate. A minute later I found one. Then we found more agates and
Jaspers. Pretty much ended our sight seeing drive, we decided there were worse things to do than wander around in the desert on the last day of March. I'll get some pictures of what we brought home later. Thanks for looking.
Russ
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Post by miket on Apr 2, 2019 16:28:40 GMT -5
Looks like fun, thanks for the pics. Never been to the desert, someday I'd like to get there. Looking forward to more pictures...
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Apr 2, 2019 19:03:15 GMT -5
Looks like the end of March was kind to you. Thanks for taking us along!
Looking forward to seeing the rocks you brought home.
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Post by nowyo on Apr 2, 2019 20:32:19 GMT -5
Grabbed a few quick pictures. Wanted to do it outside in the sunlight but it clouded up and it is now snowing. Yay! Nothing earth shattering, and when I finish sorting I'm sure some will wind up as yard rocks. Here are a few, though. A few from Saturday.
And some from Sunday.
Thanks for looking.
Russ
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Post by fernwood on Apr 3, 2019 4:59:01 GMT -5
Beautiful scenery and rocks. I love to see the Joshua trees in bloom. Did you make friends with the guy standing in front of the shed? He looks friendly.
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Post by orrum on Apr 3, 2019 6:01:55 GMT -5
Wow Russian thanx for the pics. You are fortunate to live there!
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Post by orrum on Apr 3, 2019 6:02:25 GMT -5
Russ my cell phone hates me...
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Post by nowyo on Apr 4, 2019 9:59:58 GMT -5
Wow Russian thanx for the pics. You are fortunate to live there! Thanks, Bill. I wondered why a black Yukon with tinted windows kept driving by yesterday. Guess I'm being investigated for "collusion".
And yeah, we're lucky to live where we do.
Russ
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NevadaBill
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Post by NevadaBill on Apr 4, 2019 14:05:01 GMT -5
Hey Russ, that is some interesting stuff! The material reminds me of some Banded Rhyolite (sp), which is found around the Beatty Nevada area! Some of it is large format but you can make some excellent crafts out of the material (bowls, vases, etc) I hear. Some day I would like to find enough that is large to do something crafty with it.
You know I have met that Alien before! He was about 2 clicks West of Alamo, NV. I love the Alien fresh Jerky out there. You probably could not miss the storefront as you passed through.
So, did you happen to accidently venture in to Area 51?? Hehe!
Thanks for sharing your great trip. It sure looks a lot like Southern Nevada, hehe.
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Post by orrum on Apr 5, 2019 7:47:23 GMT -5
Aww Russian my phone hates me and changes my words. Sorry but remember, Uncle is watching! LOL
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Post by rockjunquie on Apr 5, 2019 17:07:49 GMT -5
Nice trip! Can't beat a road trip where you're tripping over agates.
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