mike9000
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Post by mike9000 on Nov 25, 2022 9:58:01 GMT -5
Howdy gang, my name is Mike, I got into rockhounding over the pandemic, and over the last few years I've hunted most of the locations you find in the popular books and few other secret ones I've found! I'm always looking for new spots, and willing to trade locations, or even just tag along. I try to get out there every other week, I find it clears my head and helps me get my life priorities in order. Thanks for having me, lets find cool stuff!
-Mike
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Andrewa
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by Andrewa on Nov 25, 2022 11:05:21 GMT -5
Hello Mike and welcome from Bonnybridge, Scotland.
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rockbrain
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Post by rockbrain on Nov 25, 2022 11:27:11 GMT -5
Hi mike9000 welcome from Central California. What part of the state are you in? |
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Post by jasoninsd on Nov 25, 2022 13:05:00 GMT -5
Hey Mike! Welcome to the forum from South Dakota!  |
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Tommy
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Post by Tommy on Nov 25, 2022 13:59:08 GMT -5
Welcome from Napa Mike! What part of CA do you hail from?
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Nov 25, 2022 14:05:56 GMT -5
Hi and welcome from Northern Arizona!
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Post by pebblesky on Nov 25, 2022 14:58:58 GMT -5
Welcome from the Bay area!
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Post by Pat on Nov 25, 2022 15:02:31 GMT -5
Welcome from California. TELL US WHERE IN CALIFORNIA |
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Post by vegasjames on Nov 25, 2022 18:43:18 GMT -5
Welcome Mike from Las Vegas.
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Post by Rockoonz on Nov 25, 2022 19:23:33 GMT -5
Welcome from AZ
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rocknewb101
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by rocknewb101 on Nov 26, 2022 8:58:45 GMT -5
Howdy gang, my name is Mike, I got into rockhounding over the pandemic, and over the last few years I've hunted most of the locations you find in the popular books and few other secret ones I've found! I'm always looking for new spots, and willing to trade locations, or even just tag along. I try to get out there every other week, I find it clears my head and helps me get my life priorities in order. Thanks for having me, lets find cool stuff! -Mike Hi, Mike and welcome to the forum!! I live in Ohio, but will be in Los Angeles in January. Looking to find somewhere for my maiden rockhound experience - I know California is a huge state, wonder if you have a suggestion for the LA area? Thoughts on Santa Monica mountains vs. Palos Verdes coastline? We'd make a day trip out of it. Thanks!! |
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Post by liveoak on Nov 27, 2022 7:34:04 GMT -5
Welcome from NW Florida.
I look forward to reading your rock hounding reports
Patty
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dirtsifter
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Post by dirtsifter on Nov 27, 2022 8:28:15 GMT -5
Hi Mike, Welcome from central New York! Always interested in rock hounding reports. Probably why I watch Currently Rockhounding on youtube. I'll probably never make it to the west coast but I find it fascinating nevertheless. Enjoyed your 1st post LOL. shhhhhush, now we wait. LOL
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mike9000
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Post by mike9000 on Nov 27, 2022 17:35:42 GMT -5
Hey Mike! Welcome to the forum from South Dakota! Nice tourmaline up there! |
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mike9000
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Post by mike9000 on Nov 27, 2022 17:37:16 GMT -5
Hi mike9000 welcome from Central California. What part of the state are you in? I'm in LA but I get up to central coast here and there. I'm especially interested in the Nipomo Marcasite you have up in your area, but I've never been able to find any and haven't found any info in books about it. Have you ever come across any? |
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mike9000
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Post by mike9000 on Nov 27, 2022 17:38:13 GMT -5
Welcome from Napa Mike! What part of CA do you hail from? I;m in LA but I rockhound clear through the Mojave, San Diego and as north as Big Sur |
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mike9000
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Post by mike9000 on Nov 27, 2022 17:39:17 GMT -5
Welcome from California. TELL US WHERE IN CALIFORNIA I'm in LA but I rockhound through the Mojave, San Diego and as far north as Big Sur. Are you in CA as well? |
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mike9000
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Post by mike9000 on Nov 27, 2022 17:41:02 GMT -5
Hi Mike, Welcome from central New York! Always interested in rock hounding reports. Probably why I watch Currently Rockhounding on youtube. I'll probably never make it to the west coast but I find it fascinating nevertheless. Enjoyed your 1st post LOL. shhhhhush, now we wait. LOL I'm actually originally from Buffalo area. You have Herkimer diamond mine close to you as well as a few garnet spots. You should check it out once the snow thaws! |
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mike9000
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Post by mike9000 on Nov 27, 2022 17:47:38 GMT -5
Howdy gang, my name is Mike, I got into rockhounding over the pandemic, and over the last few years I've hunted most of the locations you find in the popular books and few other secret ones I've found! I'm always looking for new spots, and willing to trade locations, or even just tag along. I try to get out there every other week, I find it clears my head and helps me get my life priorities in order. Thanks for having me, lets find cool stuff! -Mike Hi, Mike and welcome to the forum!! I live in Ohio, but will be in Los Angeles in January. Looking to find somewhere for my maiden rockhound experience - I know California is a huge state, wonder if you have a suggestion for the LA area? Thoughts on Santa Monica mountains vs. Palos Verdes coastline? We'd make a day trip out of it. Thanks!! Sure. So it all depends on what sort of experience you are looking for. If you are looking for a variety of minerals or an adventurous hike, or an easy hike with the rocks right at your feet. I always suggest Afton Canyon for fir time rockhounds- huge variety of desert minerals (agate, jasper, common opal, fluorite, calcite) all packed into amazing desert canyon vistas. However the location is about 3 hours away from LA. If you want something where the minerals are at your feet when you park, check out gem hill for green common opal, golden honey agate and bloodstone. That's a little closer only about an hour and a half ride. Santa Monica mountains has an abundance of white agate which is only about 30 min drive. Palos Verdes coast line has spots like gaviota beach for fossils, San Simeon Creek and moonstone beach for some interesting jasper, agate, and the rare piece of labradorite. |
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rocknewb101
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by rocknewb101 on Nov 27, 2022 17:56:09 GMT -5
Hi, Mike and welcome to the forum!! I live in Ohio, but will be in Los Angeles in January. Looking to find somewhere for my maiden rockhound experience - I know California is a huge state, wonder if you have a suggestion for the LA area? Thoughts on Santa Monica mountains vs. Palos Verdes coastline? We'd make a day trip out of it. Thanks!! Sure. So it all depends on what sort of experience you are looking for. If you are looking for a variety of minerals or an adventurous hike, or an easy hike with the rocks right at your feet. I always suggest Afton Canyon for fir time rockhounds- huge variety of desert minerals (agate, jasper, common opal, fluorite, calcite) all packed into amazing desert canyon vistas. However the location is about 3 hours away from LA. If you want something where the minerals are at your feet when you park, check out gem hill for green common opal, golden honey agate and bloodstone. That's a little closer only about an hour and a half ride. Santa Monica mountains has an abundance of white agate which is only about 30 min drive. Palos Verdes coast line has spots like gaviota beach for fossils, San Simeon Creek and moonstone beach for some interesting jasper, agate, and the rare piece of labradorite. Thank you so much! These are all awesome suggestions. Afton Canyon sounds amazing. I'll have to see how far I can push folks Thanks again! |
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