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Post by sbreed on Jan 15, 2007 0:41:44 GMT -5
I am rock hunting somewhere on this earth. It is really cold tonight but tomorrow should warm up enough that a coat and maybe some gloves will be warm enough. There are other things to do here until it warms up enough to rock hunt. I am looking forward to finding the banded agate and chalcedony located here along with a lot of other rocks available in the area. Well, I am going to retire now and climb in my warm bed. I will talk to you tomorrow.
Sheri
NOW..........the contest is.........WHERE AM I? This will be a question and answer contest. You may ask 15 questions each, as long as the question is not "Where are you?". You may sumbit an answer as many times as you like. You will have the answers to questions others ask. I will let you have a little information each day on how the hunt went. Of course I am not really there but it will be fun to imagine I am there. This contest will be as much fun for me as it will be for you, I hope!
Once your 15 questions are done, if you have not guessed where I am, you are removed from the contest! Pick your questions carefully. I will be picking my answers carefully! I will do my best to answer your questions quickly.
The winner will get a flat rate box full of rough including agate and jaspers. Big ones and little ones will be included! I will post pics of the prize when I get it together and ready to go. In a day or two.
Have fun!!
Have fun!
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Post by stoner on Jan 15, 2007 0:51:40 GMT -5
You're at Woodward Ranch!
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Post by lonewolfrockhound on Jan 15, 2007 1:11:05 GMT -5
Needle Peak!
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Post by xenaswolf on Jan 15, 2007 3:48:01 GMT -5
How far from your real life home are you?
What direction are you from your home?
Are you still in the USA?
If you are not in the USA, what country are you in?
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donsimpson
starting to spend too much on rocks
Duncan and Mari's Dad
Member since September 2006
Posts: 176
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Post by donsimpson on Jan 15, 2007 9:58:25 GMT -5
1. What language do the natives speak?
2. At what altitude will you be rock hunting?
3. What is the average annual rainfall where you will be rock hunting?
4. Are you on private or public land?
5. Are you near a river?
6. If yes to #5, does the river run year around, or does it dry up, or does it freeze?
7. Which is easier to get at nearby restaurants:
a. fresh Atlantic lobster
b. fresh Pacific salmon
c. dirty brown rice
d. chile rellenos
e. none of the above
8. Which of the following is more important for the local economy?
a. mining
b. agriculture
c. fishing
d. tourism
e. none of the above
9. If the answer to #8 is a, what type of mining is most important?
a. copper mining
b. coal mining
c. iron mining
d. silver mining
e. none of the above
10. If the answer to #8 is b, what type of agriculture is most important?
a. corn
b. wheat
c. tobacco
d. marijuana
e. none of the above
11. If the answer to #8 is c, what type of fishing is most important?
a. salmon
b. deep sea (cod/halibut)
c. lobster
d. rock fish
e. none of the above
12. If the answer to #8 is d, what type of activities are most important?
a. sight-seeing
b. hiking/camping
c. boating
d. hunting/fishing
e. none of the above
13. What is the population of the nearest city (not town)?
14. Does light pollution significantly impair star-gazing?
15. What type or predator are you most likely to encounter?
a. bear
b. coyote
c. rattlesnake
d. badger
e. none of the above
Great contest!
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Sabre52
Cave Dweller 
Me and my gal, Rosie
Member since August 2005
Posts: 20,494
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Post by Sabre52 on Jan 15, 2007 11:12:15 GMT -5
*chuckle* I'm so agast and in awe of Don's list of questions, I don't even know what else to ask except:
"What are the common colors of the banded agates to be found?"
" Are you hunting in areas of volcanic rocks or sedimentary rocks?"
" Are cacti a dominant plant group in the area?"
" What season is it where you're hunting?"
" Would the most common greeting heard be: Howdy? Hola? G'dye mite? or Cheerio Bwana!"
"When you flush the toilet, does the water swirl clockwise or counterclockwise?"
"Oh yeah! Is there a flush toilet within 50 miles?"
" What venomous animals are in the area?"
" Can you drink the water without getting sick?"
" Have you been here before or is this a hypothetical trip?"
" *L* Will you have to consult books or the internet to answer all our crazy questions?"
Gee this is fun!.....mel
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flatumbler
starting to spend too much on rocks
Now totally addicted!!!
Member since January 2007
Posts: 191
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Post by flatumbler on Jan 15, 2007 11:17:38 GMT -5
 Don, like omg, someones going to be doing some research for those answers..... lol |
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Post by sbreed on Jan 15, 2007 11:39:00 GMT -5
You're at Woodward Ranch! Incorrect! |
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Post by sbreed on Jan 15, 2007 11:39:29 GMT -5
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Post by sbreed on Jan 15, 2007 11:42:18 GMT -5
Hmm.. my first question: What type of flora is to be seen in this area? Would you please explain what you mean by "flora", I am somewhat of a dummy! LOL Second q: What type of critters can be encountered here? Several types. Cool contest, thanks! Your welcome! |
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Post by sbreed on Jan 15, 2007 11:45:00 GMT -5
How far from your real life home are you? I consider it far but then that is my judgement, it depends on how many miles you consider 'far' is. What direction are you from your home? West Are you still in the USA? Yes If you are not in the USA, what country are you in? |
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donsimpson
starting to spend too much on rocks
Duncan and Mari's Dad
Member since September 2006
Posts: 176
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Post by donsimpson on Jan 15, 2007 11:46:19 GMT -5
What type of flora is to be seen in this area? Would you please explain what you mean by "flora" Flora = plants (fauna = animals) |
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Post by sbreed on Jan 15, 2007 11:46:48 GMT -5
OK, guys & gals, please ask one question at a time! It is to hard for me to answer all 15 at one time!! LOL
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donsimpson
starting to spend too much on rocks
Duncan and Mari's Dad
Member since September 2006
Posts: 176
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Post by donsimpson on Jan 15, 2007 11:50:07 GMT -5
OK, guys & gals, please ask one question at a time! It is to hard for me to answer all 15 at one time!! LOL I guess I misunderstood.  Should I repost them one at a time? |
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Post by lonewolfrockhound on Jan 15, 2007 11:53:19 GMT -5
LMAO!
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Post by sbreed on Jan 15, 2007 12:21:44 GMT -5
DON -
1) Many speak English here
2) I don't know and am too lazy to ask
3) It hasn't rained since I have been here and the guy I asked has no idea.
4) Yesterday or today?
5) I have seen a creek but no river. Of course today is only my second day!
6) don't know cause I havn't seen a river.
7) I prefer fast food to restaurants so I couldn't tell you.
8) Heck, I asked two ladies and they walked of without answering.
9) the ladies walked off!
10) I could have sworn I seen a couple of 'weed' plants but I am really not sure!
11) I aint seen no river so I aint seen no fish. I did see some minnows in the creek.
12) I seen some people hiking and sight-seeing
13) Jeez........you think I have a computer with me? I think the nearest city is quite a distance.
14) I can see the stars, clear as a bell! Thousands of them!! Millions of them!!
15) This dude told me there were snakes and I hear some type of dog howl at night.
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donsimpson
starting to spend too much on rocks
Duncan and Mari's Dad
Member since September 2006
Posts: 176
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Post by donsimpson on Jan 15, 2007 12:50:08 GMT -5
San Francisco Bay?
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Post by sbreed on Jan 15, 2007 12:52:17 GMT -5
SABRE -
I have found some pinkish banded so far.
They told me that Volcanic rock can be found here.
I see lots of cactus
It winter, silly,
I just say 'Hi' not to many people around.
I am not watching the toilet flush to answer this question!! GROSS!!
I stopped at a gas station on my way here but I don't know how far out it is.
The only thing they told me about was snakes. Dont know if anything else is venomous and I hope I dont find out!!
I am drinking the water and so far have not been sick.
This is my first time here. Never been here before.
Some of your questions require a computer but I dont have one so you are crap out of luck!! LOL
Sheri
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Post by sbreed on Jan 15, 2007 12:54:14 GMT -5
Hmm.. are you at Burro Creek? nope |
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Post by sbreed on Jan 15, 2007 12:54:39 GMT -5
Black Hills Rockhound Area? nope |
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Don, like omg, someones going to be doing some research for those answers..... lol
