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Post by akansan on Feb 4, 2010 13:07:08 GMT -5
Jo, we've done this in the past, but unlike Burro Creek, the rock is/was $2/lb for what we find.
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Post by roswelljero on Feb 12, 2010 0:40:35 GMT -5
Silver Lass it was nice talking to you today.  Thanks for answering all my questions. OK everyone... I've booked my flights... Arriving at the ranch late on March 13th and leaving March 20th mid-morning... Time to start packing! ;D Later, jeri
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Post by WyckedWyre on Feb 18, 2010 15:03:22 GMT -5
It would be nice if someone would sticky this thread...John?
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Post by Sabre52 on Feb 18, 2010 19:49:02 GMT -5
I've been to Woodward several times. Fee is now $2 per pound for rock you collect and usually Woodwards is not one of those places where you really get large quantities of rough. Most rough is on the small size. Nodules are rarely very big and sometimes not all that easy to collect but often beautiful inside...Mel
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Post by roswelljero on Feb 23, 2010 0:39:47 GMT -5
It would be nice if someone would sticky this thread...John? ::)S Someone must not like us.  Later, jeri |
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Post by turnedstone on Feb 23, 2010 5:21:25 GMT -5
Wish I could go again but it looks like its a no go this time. I drove in last year from Ohio and came in from Monohans, Ft. Stockton route to Alpine. Its a very nice drive and yes the speed limit is 75 not 80 I was driving 80 they did not like it lol. I stayed in alpine last year I had a kidney stone attack on the way down and felt it was wise to stay close to my own facilities if another attack occurred, thank god it waited till I made it back home. I think the room was 38 dollars 43 or so with tax. It was not the holiday inn but way nicer than what I seen at WWR lol. It was just off the route out to the ranch about 15 miles to the camp grounds Micky D's was behind the motel I could stop eat and be there in 30 min. Pull over on some of the pull offs the view is great, at night going back into town is also a must see. A trip out to see the Marfa lights is also a must along with a Marfa plume hounding expedition while you are in the area lol. I think most everyone who left late last year went trough Big Bend N.P. This would be the hi lite of anyones trip no matter what things they have seen before. Its almost a sin being that close and not going is all I can say lol.
George
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Post by roswelljero on Feb 23, 2010 23:40:49 GMT -5
Hey! We got 'stickied'!
So, I'm bringing my shiney new rockhammer that I got for Christmas... Should I bring my chisels too? Will I need them?
Later,
jeri
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Post by WyckedWyre on Feb 28, 2010 9:40:24 GMT -5
Oh, George - I wish you could make it this year. I'll miss your binoculars...  S Looks like it's going to be a really SMALL group this year...D and D are in FLA and probably won't make it. No Ed...now no Ronda...no Gil? Last I heard Robert was going...that means it'll probably just be Dan and a friend, Robert, myself and Dave. Llana? Jeri - we'll be pleased to meet you. If anyone else cares to join us, especially you Texans - MEL? We'll be there under the stars amidst the agate. Jan's making briskit.  S |
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Post by akansan on Feb 28, 2010 12:57:34 GMT -5
I'm not completely out yet, just definitely won't be there for the full week. I'm hoping I can still get down there for W-F/S. Had my boss light a fire under her supervisors on Friday, lol.
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Post by roswelljero on Mar 1, 2010 10:38:19 GMT -5
When I talked to Silver Lass, they were planning to attend. 12 more days! WOOHOO!!! ;D Later, jeri |
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Post by llana2go on Mar 7, 2010 13:19:37 GMT -5
I'm not going to be able to make it either. Had hoped I could get it all worked out, but as usual, something has reared it's ugly head.
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Post by roswelljero on Mar 7, 2010 19:14:26 GMT -5
Sorry you can't make it llana2go. Jeri - we'll be pleased to meet you. Me too! ;D I'm really looking forward to hanging out with other rockhounds! I started packing today for real! LOL I hate packing this time of year. Never know if it's gonna be warm or cold, so I packed everything clotheswise.  I think there's still room for gear and sundry stuff.  Glad I rented a full size SUV! LOL My husband saw me packing the sleeping bag and asked " Where are you going?" LOL We always stay in hotels, so he was surprised at the cold weather gear. Later, jeri |
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Post by roswelljero on Mar 9, 2010 19:26:32 GMT -5
So, 2 things I noticed happening during this trip: 1. Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday morning. 2. Wednesday is St. Patrick's Day... Who's cooking CBC? Later, jeri |
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Post by WyckedWyre on Mar 12, 2010 13:36:31 GMT -5
AND it's Dan's Birthday!
Looks like we'll be there sometime Sunday!
Don't forget the Ding Dongs!
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Post by Condor on Mar 12, 2010 22:14:49 GMT -5
Uh-oh. How shall I say this? I will not be going this year. Wife and I have made other plans for this spring break. As much fun as it is out there, last year I didnt' spend the spring break with her so this time around we'll be heading out to San Antone, or somewhere away from home and away from the rat race. Sorry.
Condor
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Post by stoner on Mar 12, 2010 22:21:47 GMT -5
Rat Race?  I'd hardly call El Paso part of the Rat Race! I won't be going this year either. But next year for the 5 year Blitz, I say all who were there for the first one HAVE to show up. MANDATORY!!!!! |
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Post by WyckedWyre on Mar 14, 2010 8:02:51 GMT -5
Gil, Gil, Gil. *shakes head* We'll miss you...You, too, Ed. Well, we're OFF! See ya next year!  S |
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Post by roswelljero on Mar 20, 2010 23:02:32 GMT -5
I finally got home. Both my flights were delayed. Sorry you weren't there Condor and Stoner. I guess it'll be next year before we meet up. That's right, I'll be back next year! ;D ;D ;D Stories and pics later. I'm beat. Later, jeri |
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Post by roswelljero on Mar 26, 2010 19:47:32 GMT -5
OK, the editing and uploading are done. YAY!!! Anyone that's been to the Ranch has probably seen similar pics and heard similar stories... Since this was my first time, I took over 100 pics! LOL Standard pics of Cathedral Mtn.  and Eagle Peak  Opal Hill... NO collecting there unless you want Jan on your butt.   Buddy  Campground... Dan got lots of exercise walking between the trailer and his red tent.  Pretty sunset on the mtns.  Goldie  East Gate  Purty rocks  My 'postcard pic' of Calamity Creek  Spot the rockhounds ;D  Even Silver Lass went hounding!  Where I slept until Thursday when Robert left. Thanks Dan for loaning me the air mattress!   Silver Lass and Cosmic Cowboy  Molly, Dillon and Jeffry  Fergie saying 'Help me Mommie! I have a burr in my paw'  Wycked Wyre and hubby  Buddy telling Nacho to get out of the trash!  More purty rocks waiting to be picked up!  4 days worth  Scary momma and newborn calf  Had to leave this one behind  "Dor-o-thy"  Look at the whopper I found the last day! ;D (The board is 6 inches wide.)   I found the piece that broke off too! The rest of the pics can be seen here> public.fotki.com/jero/rth/wwr-2010-edits/Later, jeri |
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Post by NatureNut on Mar 26, 2010 20:05:49 GMT -5
Way cool Jeri. Wish I coulda been. Nacho looks like a sweetie!
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Thanks for answering all my questions.
I think there's still room for gear and sundry stuff. 
Glad I rented a full size SUV! LOL
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