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Post by Condor on Mar 19, 2009 18:52:21 GMT -5
Well, I am back along with Stoner. Some of the folks are still out there. All I can say is that it was a blast. The first couple of nights I was shivering my bones off in the tent, but it was fun. Some of us hunted in various parts of the ranch and also hunted at the Richie Ranch. What is really cool is that even though we all are basically pen pals and communicate mostly through these boards, we all are good friends. You would think we've known each other for years. No one tries to outdo one another or tries to impress each other. Everyone is accepted for who they are. The bottom line is that we are all rockhounds. There will be stories to come and pictures to be seen in the next few days including questions that will be asked that only the Condor can answer in his never ending wisdom as he goes about his "Gospel According to Condor." So sit back, relax, and enjoy these few pictures of the Blitz. A couple of K-9 creatures. (forground, not background)  Kickin' back after a long hard day of rock hounding.  Ummm, I thinks he went that way.  Let's have rock soup for dinner.  Telling tall tales about the big rock that got away.  Condor |
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NorthShore-Rocks
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Post by NorthShore-Rocks on Mar 19, 2009 20:28:05 GMT -5
Man that looks like BIG fun. Wish I could of went!
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Post by akansan on Mar 19, 2009 21:11:28 GMT -5
Aw - who's Fitz's pal in the first picture? I'm still kicking myself that I wasn't able to make it even for part of a day...
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Post by Condor on Mar 20, 2009 6:00:44 GMT -5
That's Dobbie. A chihuahua that I never heard bark, growl, or make any kind of noise. He was everyone's friend. Dan would put him inside his jacket and all you would see is his head peak out of it.
Condor
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Post by stonesthatrock on Mar 20, 2009 18:25:44 GMT -5
the reason that chihuahua never barked is because hes STONED lmao look at his face in the first picture.
Wheres Stoners cot?
I see a nice motorhome, now thats the way to camp out. lol
Looks like you all had a great time.
Conor which one are you , maybe i will recognize you.
ralph and mary nn
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Post by WyckedWyre on Mar 20, 2009 19:20:50 GMT -5
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Post by stoner on Mar 20, 2009 19:41:37 GMT -5
Okay, next time I promise to get more pics!!! Once again, I got busy looking for rocks and only got a few pics. It was a great trip though, the nights were cold and damp so I had to sleep in a tent, but at least I was able to unzip all the windows and still sleep under the stars. The people were great, Condor picked me up at the airport and we picked up where we left off 2 years ago, laughing and shooting the breeze the entire way to the ranch. It was nice to see the people who were at the first Blitz, plus a few new faces. Susan brought her new husband, Dave, and Turnedstone, George, was the other new face and both were a pleasure to meet. The collecting is always nice, but you can't beat the time spent sitting around talking and yukking it up, and we did a lot of that!!!! It was a good deposit into my memory bank, one I'm sure I'll draw from many times in my life. Here's the pics I got. Just making sure Condor had a good tire this time.  We saw this as we pulled off the freeway, only in Texas!!! ;D  Condor and Dan  Robert  The 3 of them resting after the hunt.  Our view, just think how many red plume bisquits there are out there!!!  Sunrise from camp.  Half moon in the morning. Took this pic using Dan's head as my tripod!!!!!  There will be some pics of the rocks as soon as they come in the mail. I did bring some home in my luggage and I'll take pics tomorrow. For now, here's a red plume from the last trip.  |
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Post by Bejewelme on Mar 20, 2009 20:21:28 GMT -5
WOW!
What a great group!!! I bet there was no shortage of talk!!!! Looks like a great time! It is nice to actually see the people that you converse with on here!!
And who had the cafe du monde coffee cup? Yummo!!
Amber
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Post by Condor on Mar 21, 2009 10:04:07 GMT -5
As good and fun as it was it would not have been made possible without two very important people. Jan and Trey, the owners of Woodward Ranch. Thanks to both of you for allowing us to hunt on your property. I for sure will see you sooner rather than later. Keep you eyes peeled for some homemade beef jerky coming your way.
Condor
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Mar 21, 2009 14:58:25 GMT -5
You had a great time, every picture of you the members of the "expedition" shows that. Ed you said it best, great investition in the memory bank!
Those plumes are amazing!
Adrian
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blarneystone
spending too much on rocks
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Post by blarneystone on Mar 22, 2009 12:47:19 GMT -5
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Post by Condor on Mar 22, 2009 15:06:38 GMT -5
Hey Dan,
Where's my favorite one of all that you found? It was the tube with the yellow in the center. Gotta post that one. Man, that was a nice one.
Condor
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blarneystone
spending too much on rocks
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Post by blarneystone on Mar 23, 2009 6:44:04 GMT -5
Gil - I'll take a few pictures of it tonight and get 'em posted.
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Post by Titania on Mar 23, 2009 10:53:59 GMT -5
Looks like a GREAT trip! Thanks everyone for sharing photos.  |
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Post by Gem'n I on Mar 24, 2009 14:31:50 GMT -5
Great shots people!! Thanks for sharing! 29dg in the morning is a heat wave up here!!
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Post by sbreed on Mar 24, 2009 23:46:23 GMT -5
I miss the ranch soooooooo much! I want to go back!! I miss you guys too!!
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Post by stonesthatrock on Mar 25, 2009 1:06:33 GMT -5
great pics thanks condor we don't remember you, but hopefully we will see you next yr. Bull what?  ? I think your holding it lmao Petrified bull poo lol |
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Post by Bejewelme on Mar 26, 2009 22:45:05 GMT -5
WOW, great pics Dan, you found some beauties! Was Ed cabbing there at the site? That was his tray of cabs in the first set wasn't it? I can spot his work a mile away.
I really liked you showing the biscuits where you found them. Those buggers must be hard to spot!! Looks like you all had an awesome time! Now you must get busy cabbing!
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Post by frane on Mar 27, 2009 22:38:12 GMT -5
That really looks like so much fun, even with the cold nights! I am looking forward to seeing what you all start making out of what you found!
Fran
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blarneystone
spending too much on rocks
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Post by blarneystone on Mar 30, 2009 10:27:22 GMT -5
OK... here's the pictures of the tube agate I found at the ranch... Gil is much better at finding these than I am but I got lucky and found a large one... biggest one I've seen from WWR yet...     Pretty cool huh? I'm gonna cut it up!! Dan |
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