jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Aug 25, 2014 16:14:19 GMT -5
There is 3 springs flowing thru a 30 foot streak of coral. Each spring had different stains on the coral. The first 3 were stained gray on the rind. Boring clams had done a lot of damage making many small borings. From a new vein found a few days ago. This one from the spring on the right, with white coating.
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Post by snuffy on Aug 25, 2014 16:31:47 GMT -5
Great cuttings ya got there!! Keep 'em coming!
snuffy
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Post by jamesp on Aug 25, 2014 16:41:19 GMT -5
Great cuttings ya got there!! Keep 'em coming! snuffy OK. Heres one for you Snuffy. Same middle spring as the 3 above. Nary a fracture, 72F spring flow probably kept it temperature stable. Left half Right half
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Post by kap on Aug 25, 2014 16:59:09 GMT -5
Wow! Love those!!!!!
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Post by rockpickerforever on Aug 25, 2014 22:05:54 GMT -5
Nice looking corals, James. Dang, I like them all!
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Post by quartz on Aug 25, 2014 23:41:11 GMT -5
That stuff is nicer to look at than any hand painted picture could ever be. Great find.
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Post by gingerkid on Aug 25, 2014 23:59:34 GMT -5
These are beautiful, jamesp! Really like the black rind (?) in them. Are these the 'lightning' corals??
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Post by jamesp on Aug 26, 2014 7:10:28 GMT -5
These are beautiful, jamesp! Really like the black rind (?) in them. Are these the 'lightning' corals?? Jan, the black is typical of good ole' salt in the water. There is a lot of ancient salt deposits down there. This spring was devoid of any plants, a tell tell sign of salt. Often just 1-3%, almost difficult to taste. This one vein has a lot of variety, some are jet black all the way thru. I try to window the coral deep enough w/a hammer to see what is on the inside out in the field. These had yellow within, about guaranteeing a pretty cross section. The little 'lightning corals' came from a vein 10 miles downstream. I haven't sawn any of them yet. The rind on them is very jagged and thin, looks like lightning. They make crazy patterns when tumbled and nice color range when heated and left unheated. Found two other veins that have yet again different textures. Gotta saw them to really know what quality they are. I like the variety. When I find all the varieties I will give up the coral hunting and be bored.
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Post by grayfingers on Aug 26, 2014 7:22:15 GMT -5
James, very nice 'clear spring coral'! The springs you speak of throughout your rivers make me reminiscent of a favorite song from childhood. This goes out to all who are parched.
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Post by jamesp on Aug 26, 2014 7:47:03 GMT -5
Some day we should make a trip when water is lower and camp. Do a 3 nighter and take time checking the river bottom for coral. A simple metal probe about 6 feet long will tell if you have rocks under the water. The lack of boat ramps makes it difficult to get a full day in of rock hunting in. Springs along the way make great places to wash up and bathe. Low water is usually enough to find the coral visually. But also hinders boat travel at the shoals a bit. As far as the Suwannee is concerned, root free sleeping is no problem past I-75:
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Post by 39don on Aug 26, 2014 8:01:15 GMT -5
Some day we should make a trip when water is lower and camp. Do a 3 nighter and take time checking the river bottom for coral. A simple metal probe about 6 feet long will tell if you have rocks under the water. The lack of boat ramps makes it difficult to get a full day in of rock hunting in. Springs along the way make great places to wash up and bathe. Low water is usually enough to find the coral visually. But also hinders boat travel at the shoals a bit. As far as the Suwannee is concerned, root free sleeping is no problem past I-75: AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 39don
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Post by jamesp on Aug 26, 2014 8:18:19 GMT -5
James, very nice 'clear spring coral'! The springs you speak of throughout your rivers make me reminiscent of a favorite song from childhood. This goes out to all who are parched. Wife and I always crack up at those vintage songs. Here is some water for you Bill. Sulfer Springs, and the spring house people used to frequent to soak...in the water. About the turn of the century. As the river rose, the spring was gravity fed into the inside of the enclosure. Spring up on hill above. When river was 4 stories high pool was very deep. A full surround balcony on each floor, 4 total. Smell of rotten eggs(putting it nicely)permeates the air from the sulfa fumes for a large area. Similar to an odor your wife may complain about. Notice the concrete dissolved away by the acid river water. Imported quartz pebbles used for aggregate since they do not dissolve.
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Post by Fossilman on Aug 26, 2014 9:01:50 GMT -5
WOW!!!!!! The black and white coral kicks ass!!!!! HOLY MOLY James,great finds.....
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Post by gingerkid on Aug 26, 2014 12:38:31 GMT -5
Thanks, jamesp! Will be keeping an eye out for your lightning corals, too!
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Post by jamesp on Aug 26, 2014 13:10:00 GMT -5
A couple of more from same spot From the spring to the left
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Post by Fossilman on Aug 26, 2014 13:27:40 GMT -5
Freakin' droolin Dude.....!!!!! Thumbs up
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Post by vugs on Aug 26, 2014 13:39:21 GMT -5
Wow those are all super nice! Good to see hard work in exile paying off. haha
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Post by jamesp on Aug 26, 2014 15:39:50 GMT -5
Wow those are all super nice! Good to see hard work in exile paying off. haha Exile did me well this trip. i did 70 river miles on my slow boat. I found 3 killer honey holes and eliminated areas I was curious about. And found places w/closer access. Next times will be gravy.
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Post by rockjunquie on Aug 26, 2014 16:17:11 GMT -5
Wow! Nice contrast in those! Love the spring house pics.
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Post by jamesp on Aug 26, 2014 16:33:07 GMT -5
Wow! Nice contrast in those! Love the spring house pics. see anybody you know Tela ?
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