owyhee
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since March 2014
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Post by owyhee on Apr 5, 2014 14:29:17 GMT -5
I'm looking for Beacon Hill rough. Trade/buy is ok
MJ
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gemfeller
Cave Dweller 
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Post by gemfeller on Apr 5, 2014 18:36:59 GMT -5
Boy, does that take me back! Many years ago I spent a couple of pleasant days rolling nodule after nodule out of the loose volcanic soil there. I probably ended up with 500 or 600 pounds, many nodules with multicolored "paisley" bottoms and fortification "tops," including some crystal cavity geodes. Beautiful material! But a nasty divorce took care of my hoard. I have no idea what happened to it all. Do you know if the location's still producing?
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owyhee
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by owyhee on Apr 5, 2014 18:46:38 GMT -5
It is hard to get to now. Ranchers have to let you travel on their land.
The local clubs go there sometimes.But I think it is drying up.
Don't ya love exes, mine took my truck. LOL
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Post by radio on Apr 5, 2014 19:37:14 GMT -5
Been down that road myself guys. However, I hear if you play a country music song backwards, you get your truck back, plus you get your house and dog back  Never heard rocks mentioned in a country song though  |
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Rockpox
starting to shine!
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Post by Rockpox on Apr 5, 2014 20:37:33 GMT -5
We'll this is one of my favorite places. The Idaho gem club has a trip out to their claim every year. Beacon Hill is far from drying up it's just a access issue due to having to cross two private ranches with locked gates to get to the diggings.
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gemfeller
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Post by gemfeller on Apr 5, 2014 21:36:12 GMT -5
Been down that road myself guys. However, I hear if you play a country music song backwards, you get your truck back, plus you get your house and dog back Never heard rocks mentioned in a country song though That's very funny -- and sad, guys. I got out with an unpaid-for VW bug and all my possessions that would fit inside it. Didn't have a dog. But I lost a 13-year rock-collection including prime materials from very well known locations, a Frantom trim saw, a wonderful Highland Park slab saw, Poly arbors and much else. On the plus side I met the love of my life and have had a long, very happy second marriage. She gives me free rein with gems, lapidary work etc. because: 1) I love it and 2) she gets lots of glittery pretties to wear as the result of my obsession. Nice trade-off. |
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Post by roy on Apr 5, 2014 21:36:13 GMT -5
I'm looking for Beacon Hill rough. Trade/buy is ok MJ try tony@idahorockshop.com or message him here catmandew |
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Post by radio on Apr 5, 2014 22:22:20 GMT -5
I'm looking for Beacon Hill rough. Trade/buy is ok MJ try tony@idahorockshop.com or message him here catmandew Roy: Keep an eye on that mailbox on Monday actually, it will have to be signed for, so the postman will ring twice  |
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Post by roy on Apr 6, 2014 8:44:52 GMT -5
try tony@idahorockshop.com or message him here catmandew Roy: Keep an eye on that mailbox on Monday actually, it will have to be signed for, so the postman will ring twice i know cant wait |
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Post by radio on Apr 6, 2014 11:33:47 GMT -5
Roy: Keep an eye on that mailbox on Monday actually, it will have to be signed for, so the postman will ring twice i know cant wait Wish I could be a little mouse in the corner and see how you react |
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Post by roy on Apr 7, 2014 9:26:08 GMT -5
funny! it will be awesome for sure
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Post by catmandewe on Apr 7, 2014 9:46:03 GMT -5
I have a whole pallet full of Beacon Hill and/or Hog creek nodules.
Let me know if you are still looking for some.
Have a great day.............Tony
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Never heard rocks mentioned in a country song though 
