rockncajun
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Post by rockncajun on Apr 16, 2011 23:00:25 GMT -5
That would be great Jeri. And bring some pics of your Texas trip.
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Post by roswelljero on Apr 17, 2011 22:17:50 GMT -5
Oops! I guess I never posted any pics of the Texas trip. I'll have to get on that!
Later,
jeri
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rockncajun
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Post by rockncajun on Apr 28, 2011 6:13:59 GMT -5
13 people from the Baton Rouge club have signed up also! We are going to have a great time!
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Post by kap on Apr 28, 2011 12:53:53 GMT -5
When are y'all going?
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rockncajun
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Post by rockncajun on Apr 28, 2011 16:19:33 GMT -5
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Post by rockncajun on May 7, 2011 23:16:49 GMT -5
Getting closer to our trip! I've had a few more people sign up. Also I have made up decals to be given when we get there.
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Post by connrock on May 8, 2011 8:05:26 GMT -5
I took a trip from CT to Tn and AR last fall to collect mostly quartz crystals. Even though I did a LOT of research before I went I almost got duped into going to a few mines that boast great collecting. I found after I got to the area that Arrowhead and Ron Coleman's Mines were a total waste of time. Although I didn't go to Arrowhead I did go to Ron Coleman's Mine and found that it WAS a waste of my time and money! I had a TERRIFIC time at both Bear Mountain and Jim Coleman's Mines and if you are interested I wrote a complete trip report of my entire trip(with photos) at the following link,,,, www.mcrocks.com/ftr10-2/KuziaOctober2010.htmlI hope this helps you to save some time and money and also to find some awesome quartz specimens! connrock |
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rockncajun
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Post by rockncajun on May 8, 2011 13:09:23 GMT -5
Thanks Connrock. I have been several times and it is odd that I have had good luck at Ron Colemans while others haven't. I guess a person has to be at the right spot at the right time! I have also been to Bear Mountain and I really liked it there also. I enjoyed looking at your pics and I am excited to go again. Thanks for the post. Ray
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rockncajun
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Post by rockncajun on May 9, 2011 19:25:35 GMT -5
I've had twenty people committed to going thus far! Almost time to Rock!
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wyobrian
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Post by wyobrian on May 9, 2011 19:35:22 GMT -5
Boy Ray I'm about to start walking ;D the 27th can't get here fast enough
Brian
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rockncajun
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Post by rockncajun on May 10, 2011 16:33:35 GMT -5
I'll have the mountain dug up by the time you get there!
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Post by kap on May 10, 2011 17:17:20 GMT -5
We are leaving on Sunday we plan on digging at Fiddlers Ridge(bear mtn) and Sweet Surrender I will let you know how we do. WE WILL TRY AND LEAVE A FEW CRYSTALS  . Also hitting the Diamond Mine one day(you never know). Keith |
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rockncajun
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Post by rockncajun on May 10, 2011 18:29:49 GMT -5
Have fun. I've been to Bear Mountain. I really like it. Bring your camera. It has one of the most awesome views around.
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Post by peachfront on May 10, 2011 19:51:27 GMT -5
I used to dig at Miller Mountain back in the day. Anyone know if that claim is still there? I wish I could join you guys. I will tell you a secret. We actually eloped and had our honeymoon in Hot Springs. :-)
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rockncajun
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Post by rockncajun on May 10, 2011 20:32:10 GMT -5
Don't know about Miller Mtn. I heard of it tho.
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Post by roswelljero on May 11, 2011 13:18:47 GMT -5
We may not go on the dig. Son still hasn't made up his mind. I was always pleased with what I brought home from Jim Coleman's Mine. I could be wrong, but I think Jim Coleman's Mine is on Miller Mountain.  Later, jeri |
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Post by rockncajun on May 12, 2011 17:58:05 GMT -5
I think you are right Jeri. I heard good stuff about them also. Keep in touch. Ray
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Post by rockmanken on May 19, 2011 21:16:14 GMT -5
Ray, just a little information. Went with MAGMA on a dig a few years ago to Rodney Moore's (he is on here as digforcrystals) Lonesome Dove mine in Jessieville. About 40 of us drove from NC to there. He cleaned out the pocket and left the day before we got there. Nobody found anything worth while and paid $25 each to dig.
Went to Matthews mine, the Arrowhead. He has pockets he opens up for $100 to $500 each. THEY ARE SALTED. The crystals are clean and some even had newspaper on them.
Went to Ron Colemans and got a lot of very exceptional crystals. Everyone that dug found some very nice collectable ones. Also has a nice campground.
Ken
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rockncajun
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Post by rockncajun on May 22, 2011 6:12:06 GMT -5
I don't think Rodney has his site anymore. As for Arrowhead, They do salt there dirt. They buy there crystals from bear mountain. Bear mountain is one of my favorites. I also like Ron Colemans, It is easy digging. I want to try, Jim Colemans, Sweet Surrender and Judy's mine.
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Post by rockncajun on May 25, 2011 16:47:01 GMT -5
For those going this weekend, I have just been turned on to a spot to dig large exposed crystals! Can't wait.
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. Also hitting the Diamond Mine one day(you never know).
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