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Post by drocknut on Mar 27, 2010 0:41:43 GMT -5
Great pictures, thanks for sharing.
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Post by frane on Mar 27, 2010 9:20:30 GMT -5
Thanks for taking us along on your trip! Looks like you all had a good time hounding! You really did get some great scene shots there!
Fran
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Post by roswelljero on Mar 27, 2010 15:51:19 GMT -5
Thanks gang. Despite the cool/cold windy weather I had an awesome trip! WWR is one of the few places I've found where it's sooooooo easy to just 'be'. At the end of the last collecting trip I stood on the top of the hill, closed my eyes, spread my arms and just let the breeze blow through me. It's forever in my soul now. ;D ;D ;D Hope that doesn't sound corny. The place really got to me.  Later, jeri |
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Post by Condor on Mar 27, 2010 17:16:09 GMT -5
I never get tired of seeing WWR pics. I do definately plan on being there for WWR Blitz V. Hope many others do to.
Condor
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Post by sbreed on Mar 27, 2010 22:45:07 GMT -5
If I start planning now, I can be there also!
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Post by WyckedWyre on Mar 29, 2010 12:30:35 GMT -5
Heard a rumor that Jan plans to disallow tent camping at The Ranch. Only 11 are allowed in the combined cabins and the cabins must be booked in advance. Times they are a changin'... Two real nice agates we collected this year. Classic Red Plume   Flower Garden   Woodward Ranch remains one of my favorite places on Earth.  :)S |
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Post by drocknut on Mar 29, 2010 23:57:51 GMT -5
Those are cool agates and that rainbow shot is great. Too bad Jan seems to be trying to drive people away from there.
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Post by blarneystone on Mar 30, 2010 9:41:13 GMT -5
Those are cool agates and that rainbow shot is great. Too bad Jan seems to be trying to drive people away from there. Signed up again to provide more details here.... The deal with the cabins is that the septic system can only handle about 11 people maximum.  So... only 11 people are allowed at any one time to stay in the cabins. Those folks can pitch tents or stay in the cabins but only 11 are allowed to stay at the cabin site. Individual campers were banned at the cabin site after some teenagers who were camping at the creek got out of control and caused some problems... (the Sherrif had to be called out). Camping is still available at the Ranch House camp sites.... Hope that helps to clarify.... Jan is not trying to drive anyone away... she is trying to make a living and provide a safe experience for us rock hounds. I'd also like to report that WWR is NOT picked clean. Anyone who's been there recently can tell you this. I find plenty of good material both large and small every time I go. You just have to know where to look! |
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Post by WyckedWyre on Mar 30, 2010 13:05:11 GMT -5
Hi, Dan! ;D
Last I heard she was considering banning tent camping entirely...including the sites at The Ranch House. Not to worry. There's always the option to camp at Stillwell and collect at Woodward...
Oh, and Woodward is DEFINITELY NOT picked clean.
:PS
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Post by blarneystone on Mar 30, 2010 16:28:51 GMT -5
 I'm gonna call Jan to find out for sure... no tenting at all? That don't sound like a good idea to me... |
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Post by kjohn0102 on Mar 30, 2010 16:37:50 GMT -5
How did WWR come and Go without me even noticing?  ? Shows you how out of the loop I've been! WWRV for sure!! kj |
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Post by roswelljero on Mar 30, 2010 23:19:03 GMT -5
It was my first time there and I found plenty! ;D Lots of rough to feed my tumbler... Lots more to slice open on my WF... And quite a bit that's  too big for the WF! These are my favorites... :help: If any of these have specific names, please let me know. 1.  2. Carnelian?  3.  4. Love the 'rainbow'... It goes all the way through too.  5.  6. Whopper!  7.  8. My favorite big chunk!   9. Cool 3-D effect.  10.  11. Love the chalcedony on the left and crystals on the right!  12. Favorite biscuit!  13. Citrine! Trey said I should have it faceted.  I won't bore you with pics of the pretty pieces of tumble rough. There are 65 pics here>>> public.fotki.com/jero/rth/wwr-2010-rocks/Later, jeri |
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Post by NatureNut on Mar 31, 2010 7:50:03 GMT -5
Oh my Jeri, you sure did well girl. Have no clue, but you sure should have that citrine faceted. Nice haul! Jo
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Post by blarneystone on Mar 31, 2010 8:33:04 GMT -5
Yea... Jeri did great! She's the only person I know that's found Citrine there. I had heard it was there but never knew anybody that actually found some.
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Post by roswelljero on Mar 31, 2010 12:24:26 GMT -5
Thanks Jo! I'd never been to a place where soooo many purty rocks were just lying there for the pickin'. I guess all newbies pickup everything at first, I did. By Wed. or Thurs. though I noticed I was getting picky. LOL LOL Leave it to a newbie to find the elusive. ;D Um, Dan, if you can remember where we were when I first showed you the Citrine, maybe we can find more next year. Later, jeri |
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Post by Haleysdream on Apr 1, 2010 7:50:07 GMT -5
Those are super, wish I could have gone. Maybe next year.
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Post by roswelljero on May 13, 2010 23:54:04 GMT -5
If anyone is wondering... ... So, let it be known, and the Condor heretofore declares that the WWR Blitz #V shall run from 3/12/11 thru 3/20/11 and most definately will be there. Condor Mark your calendars (if you have one for 2011)! See yall 3/12/11 thru 3/20/11. ;D Later, jeri |
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Sept 27, 2010 8:34:25 GMT -5
Hi Jeri,
5, 6, and 9 (and maybe 7) are Flower Garden Agate. It's beautiful when cut---bright yellow, orange, and red.
Chuck
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Post by turnedstone on Oct 6, 2010 1:23:50 GMT -5
Well did anyone ever find out if we are going to be allowed to tent camp we only have 6 months left to plan this lol.
George
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Post by stoner on Oct 7, 2010 18:40:00 GMT -5
Yea, find out. All the first Blitzers should be there this time for our 5 year anniversary. I'll be there.
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So... only 11 people are allowed at any one time to stay in the cabins. Those folks can pitch tents or stay in the cabins but only 11 are allowed to stay at the cabin site. Individual campers were banned at the cabin site after some teenagers who were camping at the creek got out of control and caused some problems... (the Sherrif had to be called out). 
? Shows you how out of the loop I've been! WWRV for sure!!
too big for the WF!
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