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Post by 150FromFundy on Apr 10, 2009 19:14:06 GMT -5
I started my day at 6:00 AM in a warm Chev truck with the full moon setting through my rear window and the promise of a pink sunrise through my front window. It was a race to catch the low tide on the Bay of Fundy at 8:00 AM. I decided to try a new location this time. Cape Sharp – Parrsboro, Nova Scotia. This trek involved a hike from the highway to the bay. About 1 mile with a 200 foot ascent followed by a 300 foot descent. It wasn’t to hard going in, but took a long time to lug my 5 gallon bucket out with a stop and arm change every 20 steps, or so. In spite of the pain, it was well worth it. Cape Sharp – To the EastBasalt rubble tries to camouflage the good stuff. Cape Sharp – To the WestWalking on rounded beach rock is like walking on a bed of marbles. Cape Sharp – LighthouseBefore modern day GPS, rockhounds depended on the lighthouse to lead them to prime collecting locations in all conditions. I think ships may have used them too. That’s yellow lichen, not an amazing outcrop. Cape Sharp – Agate VeinsCape Sharp – Agate VeinsCape Sharp – Zeolites in VeinsCape Sharp – Zeolites in VeinsCape Sharp - Zeolites in VeinsCape Sharp - Beach Roch Polished by the TideLooks like it's almost ready to move from the 60/90 to the 120/240/ Cape Sharp – Today’s Score - Mostly AgatesI guess I need a another new saw blade. 150FromFundy
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Post by NorthShore-Rocks on Apr 10, 2009 19:18:36 GMT -5
Outstanding! Thanks for taking us with you. That sooooo reminds me of the Northshore of Lake Superior! Another sawblade indeed.
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Post by adrian65 on Apr 11, 2009 22:40:49 GMT -5
Beautiful beach, thanks for sharing the pics. It looks like extracting those agates from the hard matrix is not an easy task.
Adrian
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Post by 150FromFundy on Apr 12, 2009 4:53:14 GMT -5
Adrian:
Everything that I have collected was extracted by nature. The wet areas in the photos are under water twice a day being pounded by the 50 foot tides. Combine that with freeze/thaw action of the Spring melt, there is always new material being broken away.
It's not safe to bang too hard on the cliffs. They are usulally 100 feet to 200 feet overhead and severely undercut from the tidal action. You always here cobbles tumblig down when collecting this time of year.
My rock pick is just for photgraphic scale and of course, mean old dogs. LOL
150From Fundy
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Apr 12, 2009 8:20:23 GMT -5
Thanks for sharing 150! Those veins are fantastic!
Steve: I had the same thought, except for the agate veins and the abundance of agate there for the picking. The basalt, trees, and weather sure look familiar though!
Chuck
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Post by Wolfden on Apr 12, 2009 12:34:54 GMT -5
Dang that is an awesome spot .. so many great views and rocks Thanks for the great photos
Wolf
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Post by frane on Apr 12, 2009 21:48:20 GMT -5
You know, your pictures look like they are in a prime mystery novel, especially with the fog in the first one! You have some beautiful pictures of the rocks there and it looks like you carried out a great batch of rock! Fran
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Post by Tonyterner on Apr 13, 2009 15:24:29 GMT -5
Beautiful landscape and great rocks. What more could you ask. OK maybe easier access.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2009 21:03:01 GMT -5
Ahhh yes, reminds me of home.......basalt and Zeolites! Thanks for sharing.
Shannon
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Post by beefjello on Apr 13, 2009 22:26:35 GMT -5
Wow those veins are insane! Neat looking beach rocks too. Very cool!
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