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Post by Bejewelme on Mar 17, 2011 7:53:00 GMT -5
Hey guys, it is that time of year again, for the Franklin NJ show and the Sterling Mines show. Last year we had a great time meeting up with fellow RTH'ers, the Franklin show at the school was really awesome! I found a hotel that is a little cheaper than the Holiday Inn we stayed at last year. It is too late to hold rooms, so I suggest if interested you book soon. Rooms are about $70. To save some money we are going to drive up Saturday morning and go straight to the show and stay over on Saturday night. Here is the hotel information: Econo Lodge (NJ163) 448 Route 206 South, Newton, NJ, US, 07860 * Phone: (973) 383-3922 * Fax: (973) 300-5919 Show Information 30 April-1 May 2011: Franklin, New Jersey * 39th Annual New Jersey Earth Science Association Gem & Mineral Show * Organized by: Franklin-Ogdensburg Mineralogical Society and New Jersey Earth Science Association and Sterling Hill Mining Museum * Franklin Borough School (50 Washington Avenue, Franklin) * Indoor / outdoor franklin-sterlinghill.com/franklinminerals/annual%20events.shtmlsterlinghillminingmuseum.org/Hope to see you there! Amber |
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Post by Roller on Mar 17, 2011 22:33:10 GMT -5
Thanks for the reminder !!!!
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Post by frane on Mar 18, 2011 6:17:56 GMT -5
I will have to put it on the calendar and see if I have the funds then. It was a blast last year!
Fran
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Post by chromenut on Mar 18, 2011 7:42:14 GMT -5
MMmmmm geesh, just down the street from my old office in Totowa. Man, 10 hour drive, I am so tempted... gotta get momma to approve...lol...
The home I lived in before moving here was in Andover, just between Newton and Sparta. I think I'm gonna have to make this trip.
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Post by Mudshark on Mar 18, 2011 14:54:12 GMT -5
Count me in!Last year was so much fun I wouldn't think of missing it.
Mike
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Post by catskillrocks on Mar 25, 2011 13:13:34 GMT -5
Count me in!Last year was so much fun I wouldn't think of missing it. Mike I agree, Mike! Although I won't be making it this year myself.  Roller & Chromenut, you will NOT be disappointed if you come. Fran, I hope that you & David are able to attend also. Anyhow, there is always next year. Don |
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Post by jean on Mar 26, 2011 17:23:52 GMT -5
Jim and I are grandparenting that weekend and won't be able to make it but will hope to be there in 2012. Last year was such a great time.
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Post by frane on Apr 7, 2011 19:24:23 GMT -5
I think Amber and Tony are out due to so much going on in their lives right now and I know I will not be able to go. We are actually going to take a trip to San Diego for our granddaughter's arrival in July. If I go to the show, all my money would go to those beautiful rocks and slabs you can get. Just too much temptation! I hope to go next year though!
Fran
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Post by rockrookie on Apr 9, 2011 6:59:58 GMT -5
BUMMER , I can't make it , again .
i work that week end .
and i will also be getting ready to drive to Quebec shortly after that .
so even if i was not working , gas prices !
hopfully , another time .
Have a Great time !!
--paul
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Post by Tonyterner on Apr 11, 2011 15:56:22 GMT -5
Fran is correct, Amber and I can't make it. I blew out the Anterior cruciate ligament in my left knee playing basketball with the kids at work. I get surgery on 28th to get a cadaver ligament installed and will be in an immobilizing brace that weekend so I won't really be able to handle the drive or walking around a show. We will miss seeing everyone.
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Post by chromenut on Apr 11, 2011 16:36:13 GMT -5
eeeuuuwww dead pieces! lol
Well, wish you a speedy recovery, and Amber hope she's feeling better! I'm not sure if I can make it since $$ is very tight, but I really want to go. Just haven't seen that many positive responses of those going, and won't want to be there by myself, all lonely and stuff.....
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Post by unclestu on Apr 11, 2011 18:28:17 GMT -5
Hi,
I have heard about the show from a dealer who sold us a mineral specimen. He sent a flier along in the package. I live in NJ about 1hr or so away. For a total nube would this show be a good place to learn a thing or two or is it primarily just a buying/selling type of set up? In any event I would love to have the chance to meet some of you great people on this forum.
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Post by Mudshark on Apr 12, 2011 15:02:12 GMT -5
I'll be there Saturday for sure and maybe Sunday.If anyone wants to meet up PM me or post here.
unclestu,the show at the mine was mostly mineral specimens but they also had some great deals on used equipment.The show at the school was worth the drive up from Ct. and you can learn a lot just by talking to the sellers and others you meet there.Hope to see some of you there.
Mike
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Post by chromenut on Apr 12, 2011 18:18:46 GMT -5
Mike I didn't understand what you were talking about until I looked this up, boy I really want to go now. I'm hoping there will be a few RTH'ers there! Looking at this, I'm going to have to come up on Friday!
April 30, 2011-May 1, 2011
39th Annual New Jersey Earth Science Association (NJESA) Gem & Mineral Show / Outdoor Swap & Sell
Where: Franklin School in Franklin, NJ and Sterling Hill Mining Museum, Ogdensburg, NJ
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Description:
In addition to both indoor and outdoor mineral, fossil, and gem dealers, this show features extended mine tours, day-and-night mineral collecting, a show banquet plus auction, and the twice-annual Sterling Hill Garage Sale.
The following events occur on April 30 (Saturday): (1) NJESA Gem and Mineral Show at Franklin School (9:00 AM - 5:30 PM indoors, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM for outdoor swap and sell); (2) Annual Show Banquet and Auction (6:30 PM - 9:30 PM); attendance limited to 60 people; held at Geotech Center, Sterling Hill Mining Museum; (3) Sterling Hill Garage Sale (10:00 AM - 3:00 PM) at Christiansen Pavilion, Sterling Hill Mining Museum; (4) Day-and-Night Mineral Collecting at Sterling Hill (9:00 AM - 11:00 PM); organized by the Delaware Valley Earth Science Society and North East Field Trip Alliance; cost of $20/person includes extended mine tour and registration; fee of $1.50/lb. is charged for those participating in mineral collecting; preregistration required; see www.uvworld.org for information.
The following events occur on May 1 (Sunday): NJESA Gem and Mineral Show (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM indoors), 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM for outdoor swap and sell); (2) Sterling Hill Garage Sale (10:00 AM - 3:00 PM) at Christiansen Pavilion, Sterling Hill Mining Museum; (3) Mineral Collecting at Sterling Hill (daytime only, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM); collecting allowed on Mine Run dump and in the Fill quarry, Passaic pit, and “saddle” areas; open to the public; fees are $5 admission plus $1.50/lb for all material taken.
Fees: Depends on event; see Description
Age Requirements: Depends on event; see Description
Contact: 973-209-7212
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Post by Tonyterner on Apr 14, 2011 12:45:26 GMT -5
The show at the school is as good as it gets for for finding slabs and cabbing material here in the northeast. We are sad that we have to miss it this year but I need to get the operation asap, I'm getting tired of being called Gimpy. lol
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Post by frane on Apr 16, 2011 16:58:13 GMT -5
I will miss it too this year but I can tell you, I got some great deals last year! I did better in the parking lot vendor section than I did in the building but either way, great fun! There are some areas that are not so cheap and some that have great deals because they just want to get rid of stuff. Usually the people getting rid of someone else's collections offer the best deals because they don't know what they have.
Anyone going, have a great time and don't be afraid to ask for a deal. The worst they can tell you is no.
Fran
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Post by Roller on Apr 17, 2011 19:05:42 GMT -5
The odds were against me going but in a turn around it looks like I"am gunna make it ! Iam looking at being there Saturday unless theres bad weather then Maybe Sunday or vice versa ... Anyways meet up for for a few mins to talk rocks  pm me ... Greg |
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