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Post by sbreed on Jul 22, 2009 19:12:29 GMT -5
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Post by frane on Jul 22, 2009 19:48:07 GMT -5
:drool: Oh ya, that is really drool worthy! How fun to go out to a rock pile and explore after the rain! I think that is the best time to find good stuff anywhere...Even if you get covered in mud! ;D Fran
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Post by sbreed on Jul 23, 2009 8:19:32 GMT -5
It really was fun out there!
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Post by Tonyterner on Jul 23, 2009 11:14:55 GMT -5
You get rain in July? I figured that was the dry season. You two certainly founds some amazing stuff.
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Post by Woodyrock on Jul 25, 2009 0:38:48 GMT -5
In someones backyard is this rock pile? Very pretty material for sure. Woody
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Post by sbreed on Jul 25, 2009 11:10:11 GMT -5
Tony, July and August are our monsoon time. Lots of rain!
Woody, the rock pile is on Hwy 60 between my house and Jamies house. It is an old gem shop where Martin Koening kept his finds. There is a huge pile that we hunt in. Martin's son, Jim, is re-opening up the gem shop. Lots of old stock rock in that pile!!
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desertdweller
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Post by desertdweller on Jul 25, 2009 16:16:05 GMT -5
I don't know if it would be considered old stock, some of it would be for sure. Koning's pile is a collection of agates and jaspers that Martin collected throughout his lifetime but most of it was collected here in Arizona. Sheri is absolutely right about the pile containing different types of agates that are from sources that were depleted years ago but the thing that makes this pile so unique is the fact that Martin discovered dozens of smaller deposits that he collected material from. A good percentage of the rocks in his pile were never classified or legally named because the deposit didn't produce enough material. So identifying the stuff we bring home is challenging but the chances of somebody else having material that is from the same location as what's in his pile, are slim to none.............Unless the collector was as dedicated as Martin was and happened to live in Arizona. Frane, we didn't go to the pile AFTER the thunderstorm, we got there just as it was starting. Sheri assured me we were well prepared. I was glad to hear that because I didn't even have my shoes on yet or my hair brushed out cuz I'd just hopped out of the shower when she poked her head in to say she'd be waiting in the truck.....HURRY!
When it started to rain she kept telling me, if it gets to be too much for us to handle, she had towels in truck we could throw over our heads. I was more worried about being struck by lightening than I was keeping my head dry but at least with the towel over my head I couldn't really see how close the lightening was. Doh! She didn't mention this was at night either. To do any rock hunting this time of year, it almost has to be storming, overcast or during the night, the temps during the days are hard to withstand for any length of time and can be very hazardous. The best part about rock hunting with Sheri is, she has the same problem I do, zero discipline when it comes time to leave.
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