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Post by drocknut on Jan 17, 2011 14:15:58 GMT -5
I couldn't find anyone to go with me and the weather was perfect lots of sun and temperatures in the 70's, so I said, what the heck, and went rockhounding by myself with some directions from rockhobbit. Here are some pictures:  This is the view I got when I parked to look around for geodes/nodules/thundereggs. I was told different things about what the area material is called. The books say they are geodes, rockhobbit tells me they are thunder eggs, and I call them nodules. Oh well, a rock by any other name is still a great rock in my book...lol.  A saguaro standing tall.  There were many types of cactus out there including beaver tail, teddy bear cholla, saguaro, staghorn cholla, and mesquite "trees" (I know they aren't considered cactus but they have sharp thorns so rank right up there with cactus in my book...lol).  I was in a wash looking for rocks when I came upon this scene. Thought it looked like a "typical desert" picture. The saguaro are rather large in person.  The moon was coming up over the desert and it was getting close to sunset so I decided to call it a day, headed back to the truck with a bag full of rocks, tired but happy.  Here are the rocks I found. Some of them are really cool pieces of chalcedony or geodes with chalcedony peaking out from the rest of the rock.  A cute little nodule with chalcedony sticking out.  Common opal with chalcedony bubbles in it.  I call this the big mouth rock. Looked like it was yelling at me from the ground so I had to pick it up...lol.  One last view at the area where I parked my truck before I headed off into the sunset. I literally did head off into the sunset as my mom lives north west of the area. I didn't have a horse so my truck headed off into the sunset instead.  Arizona sunset and the end of a great day of rockhounding. I didn't get to see the lake because the area closer to the lake is a fee area and I would rather look for rocks than pay to see a man made lake. I'm sure it is as beautiful as the rest of the area (for a desert that is...lol). Thanks for coming along with me. I so want to do some more rockhounding while I'm here so if anyone wants to go hounding or knows of any good 2wd accessible areas around Wickenburg/Phoenix/Quartzsite I'd love to hear from them. If you have a 4X4 I'd be willing to help with gas for a chance at some really great rocks. I'm only here for a few more weeks so got to get in as much rock hunting time as possible. Please don't make me have to go alone into the desert in search of rocks with cactus as my only companions and no direction to look  |
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Post by bn8lyu on Jan 18, 2017 11:11:38 GMT -5
Since I lost my rock finding friend, I don't go much anymore. If you ever need a partner, I'd love to go!!! Also the Apache called Geodes "Thunder Eggs", it one in the same.
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Post by bn8lyu on Jan 18, 2017 11:13:09 GMT -5
Ahh just realized you don't live here. I guess I should read the whole thing before I reply🙄
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Post by Fossilman on Jan 18, 2017 11:21:16 GMT -5
Nice score Diane.................Looks like it was fun,hounding alone or not,the rocks will be there to find..LOL
Get those eggs cut,I wanna see................Thumbs up
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Post by Jugglerguy on Jan 18, 2017 11:58:41 GMT -5
Cool pictures Diane, thanks for sharing them. I've never been to the desert but I'd like to go someday.
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Post by rockpickerforever on Jan 18, 2017 12:24:18 GMT -5
Thanks for dredging up that old (Jan 17, 2011) post, bn8lyu. Looks like pretty much everybody missed it six years ago. My excuse is, I wasn't even on the forum yet! Great photos, Diane, looks like you had a swell time! Always love the scenery photos, and the rocks are pretty darn sweet, too! You got something (field trip) planned for Quartzsite this year? Jean |
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Post by Sabre52 on Jan 18, 2017 13:16:18 GMT -5
I flat love field trip reports! Beautiful pics and great finds. I definitely see some T-eggs and some desert roses.....Mel
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Post by Pat on Jan 18, 2017 14:35:49 GMT -5
What a pleasant, peaceful day! We all need these. Beautiful scenery and some good looking mementos as well. Thanks!
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Post by jamesp on Jan 18, 2017 17:58:50 GMT -5
Shoot, set me out there for month solo and I'll be happier than a pig in a poke. Finding fine rocks replaces all luxuries.
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Post by victor1941 on Jan 18, 2017 21:54:12 GMT -5
Looks like a great trip and wish I could have gone along. I hope you take a lot of trips and find a ton of material.
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Post by drocknut on Jan 24, 2017 16:22:21 GMT -5
Ahh just realized you don't live here. I guess I should read the whole thing before I reply🙄 Did you notice the post was in 2011 too? I actually live in Arizona now but travel around in my travel trailer. Home base is Wickenburg because my mom lives near there. |
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Post by drocknut on Jan 24, 2017 16:25:04 GMT -5
Thanks for dredging up that old (Jan 17, 2011) post, bn8lyu. Looks like pretty much everybody missed it six years ago. My excuse is, I wasn't even on the forum yet! Great photos, Diane, looks like you had a swell time! Always love the scenery photos, and the rocks are pretty darn sweet, too! You got something (field trip) planned for Quartzsite this year? Jean Nothing planned for this year because I was working at PowWow. I'm still here and available for hounding if anyone wants to go around Quartzsite area. We missed you at the BBQ Jean. |
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Post by drocknut on Jan 24, 2017 16:26:47 GMT -5
Nice score Diane.................Looks like it was fun,hounding alone or not,the rocks will be there to find..LOL Get those eggs cut,I wanna see................Thumbs up Did you notice the date of the post? I don't even remember where I put those rocks...LOL. |
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Post by rockpickerforever on Jan 24, 2017 17:51:16 GMT -5
Thanks for dredging up that old (Jan 17, 2011) post, bn8lyu . Looks like pretty much everybody missed it six years ago. My excuse is, I wasn't even on the forum yet! Great photos, Diane, looks like you had a swell time! Always love the scenery photos, and the rocks are pretty darn sweet, too! You got something (field trip) planned for Quartzsite this year? Jean Nothing planned for this year because I was working at PowWow. I'm still here and available for hounding if anyone wants to go around Quartzsite area. We missed you at the BBQ Jean. I missed all you guys, too. I woulda if I coulda.
I think Mark K is still lurking about in Q, maybe, maybe not. He called me Sunday evening (as I was just sitting down to dinner) to tell me he located the flatirite location. Mark, I'll catch up with you in the next couple days, via PM, phone call or email. ARE you still around Q?
As for a field trip in Q during the last week, I guess the weather didn't cooperate at all. Can't say I blame Tommy for NOT heading off into the mud and muck behind Brenda. Just thinking about getting stranded, flash floods, etc., I kept thinking back to a couple years ago, when we just had some sporadic showers. You and Sheri kept telling us about the "Stupid Motorist's Law" in AZ, lol.
Lately, we've had our share of people trying to cross flooded roads in cars get swept away and requiring rescue teams to save their asses. All because they were stupid. To be fair, because of the amount of rain we recently had, some cars just floated off from where they were parked at, no attempted fording of flooded roadways whatsoever!
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Post by Erich on Jan 25, 2017 12:55:00 GMT -5
I've only visited Arizona once but loved it - all the different ecosystems from desert to mountains. Your photos bring back nice memories. Wish I could spend a few months there.
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Post by Mark K on Jan 25, 2017 21:48:28 GMT -5
Nothing planned for this year because I was working at PowWow. I'm still here and available for hounding if anyone wants to go around Quartzsite area. We missed you at the BBQ Jean. I missed all you guys, too. I woulda if I coulda.
I think Mark K is still lurking about in Q, maybe, maybe not. He called me Sunday evening (as I was just sitting down to dinner) to tell me he located the flatirite location. Mark, I'll catch up with you in the next couple days, via PM, phone call or email. ARE you still around Q?
As for a field trip in Q during the last week, I guess the weather didn't cooperate at all. Can't say I blame Tommy for NOT heading off into the mud and muck behind Brenda. Just thinking about getting stranded, flash floods, etc., I kept thinking back to a couple years ago, when we just had some sporadic showers. You and Sheri kept telling us about the "Stupid Motorist's Law" in AZ, lol.
Lately, we've had our share of people trying to cross flooded roads in cars get swept away and requiring rescue teams to save their asses. All because they were stupid. To be fair, because of the amount of rain we recently had, some cars just floated off from where they were parked at, no attempted fording of flooded roadways whatsoever!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2017 10:55:48 GMT -5
I missed all you guys, too. I woulda if I coulda.
I think Mark K is still lurking about in Q, maybe, maybe not. He called me Sunday evening (as I was just sitting down to dinner) to tell me he located the flatirite location. Mark, I'll catch up with you in the next couple days, via PM, phone call or email. ARE you still around Q?
As for a field trip in Q during the last week, I guess the weather didn't cooperate at all. Can't say I blame Tommy for NOT heading off into the mud and muck behind Brenda. Just thinking about getting stranded, flash floods, etc., I kept thinking back to a couple years ago, when we just had some sporadic showers. You and Sheri kept telling us about the "Stupid Motorist's Law" in AZ, lol.
Lately, we've had our share of people trying to cross flooded roads in cars get swept away and requiring rescue teams to save their asses. All because they were stupid. To be fair, because of the amount of rain we recently had, some cars just floated off from where they were parked at, no attempted fording of flooded roadways whatsoever!
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Post by Mark K on Jan 26, 2017 11:41:01 GMT -5
I couldn't take the problems from my condition. I had to get home to see the doctor.
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Post by bn8lyu on Jan 26, 2017 17:05:08 GMT -5
Yes I did after I replied. Sorry about that, lesson learned lol.
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Post by Tif on Jul 13, 2017 23:39:53 GMT -5
Awesome rocks you found@lake pleasant! I recently found what I believe is a thunderegg but not positive. I am an avid rock collector & love to see another enjoying rocks as much as I do! Finding them is more than half the fun  if u need a rock hunting partner let me know! I haven't known anyone else who enjoys picking up rocks & it would be cool to hunt with someone who does  |
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if u need a rock hunting partner let me know! I haven't known anyone else who enjoys picking up rocks & it would be cool to hunt with someone who does 
