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Post by txrockhunter on Jun 26, 2017 17:24:03 GMT -5
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zarguy
fully equipped rock polisher
Cedar City, Utah - rockhound heaven!
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Post by zarguy on Jun 26, 2017 18:17:12 GMT -5
Beautiful material. Thanks for the photos. I want to go!
Lynn
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Post by MrMike on Jun 26, 2017 18:49:35 GMT -5
Aww man can't see anything Jeremy txrockhunter. Get a Flickr error. |
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Post by HankRocks on Jun 26, 2017 19:43:24 GMT -5
Jeremy, that one piece you had did have the look of a nice piece of PomPom, the cuts confirmed that. It's better than any that I have found in several visits there. That one wash we walked up was decent which makes sense as any rain that falls has a chance to expose old buried material. All the material came out nice.
Needle Peak does seem to have an assortment of unique agate and in some cases two or 3 different types of material blended into the same vein. That's probably related to the geologic history with 2 or 3 different volcanic periods mixed in with a couple of inland ocean periods. The resulting jumbled mix has been a real treat for Rockhounds for years. It would have been something to have collected there in the 50's, of course that can be said about any locale.
Looking forward to Teri's Fall schedule. Will definitely work a trip in. Maybe two.
Henry(thanks for the kind words)
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Post by socalagatehound on Jun 26, 2017 20:07:44 GMT -5
Outstanding! Good to see good stuff coming out of Needle Peak! I've never had much luck there.
Also love what you found at Singleton Ranch! You did well. Can't wait for the Fall!!!
Craig
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Post by orrum on Jun 26, 2017 20:42:21 GMT -5
Wowser awesomeness!!
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Post by coloradocliff on Jun 27, 2017 2:49:17 GMT -5
It sure doesn't get much better than that.
Those big 18-20 pounders were great,
That pom pom knocked it out of the park.
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Jun 27, 2017 3:21:51 GMT -5
You guys are too lucky. Treasure hunting at it's finest. What wild mixture, resembles fossils in the lower half:  |
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Post by MrMike on Jun 27, 2017 4:44:14 GMT -5
Aww man can't see anything Jeremy txrockhunter . Get a Flickr error. See them this morning & WOW! Your finds keep getting better. |
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Post by coloradocliff on Jun 27, 2017 8:41:09 GMT -5
Jeremy, that one piece you had did have the look of a nice piece of PomPom, the cuts confirmed that. It's better than any that I have found in several visits there. That one wash we walked up was decent which makes sense as any rain that falls has a chance to expose old buried material. All the material came out nice. Needle Peak does seem to have an assortment of unique agate and in some cases two or 3 different types of material blended into the same vein. That's probably related to the geologic history with 2 or 3 different volcanic periods mixed in with a couple of inland ocean periods. The resulting jumbled mix has been a real treat for Rockhounds for years. It would have been something to have collected there in the 50's, of course that can be said about any locale. Looking forward to Teri's Fall schedule. Will definitely work a trip in. Maybe two. Henry(thanks for the kind words) Henry let us know when you are thinking of going. You might have some other RTH memebrs as company if you want us. |
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Post by wigglinrocks on Jun 27, 2017 8:54:17 GMT -5
All the colors and patterns are amazing . Got some of them on my must have list .
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Post by txrockhunter on Jun 27, 2017 13:59:13 GMT -5
Jeremy, that one piece you had did have the look of a nice piece of PomPom, the cuts confirmed that. It's better than any that I have found in several visits there. That one wash we walked up was decent which makes sense as any rain that falls has a chance to expose old buried material. All the material came out nice. Needle Peak does seem to have an assortment of unique agate and in some cases two or 3 different types of material blended into the same vein. That's probably related to the geologic history with 2 or 3 different volcanic periods mixed in with a couple of inland ocean periods. The resulting jumbled mix has been a real treat for Rockhounds for years. It would have been something to have collected there in the 50's, of course that can be said about any locale. Looking forward to Teri's Fall schedule. Will definitely work a trip in. Maybe two. Henry(thanks for the kind words) I think Needle Peak is one of those areas that you need to explore multiple times. The spectrum of material is so broad, that you almost need the experience to be ready for all the opportunities! I'm looking forward to seeing Teri's fall schedule, too! I think we'll be much better equipped to cash in next time! |
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Post by txrockhunter on Jun 27, 2017 14:13:54 GMT -5
You guys are too lucky. Treasure hunting at it's finest. What wild mixture, resembles fossils in the lower half: It was definitely a treasure hunt! Yes, the variety of material is extensive, making it easy to overlook stuff because you are scanning for something totally different! I've been very jealous of your Rio haul and have that on my bucket list of hunting locations! You set the bar pretty high on that trip! |
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Jun 27, 2017 15:34:55 GMT -5
You guys are too lucky. Treasure hunting at it's finest. What wild mixture, resembles fossils in the lower half: It was definitely a treasure hunt! Yes, the variety of material is extensive, making it easy to overlook stuff because you are scanning for something totally different! I've been very jealous of your Rio haul and have that on my bucket list of hunting locations! You set the bar pretty high on that trip! You see it's just not fair Jeremy. You have that pet crow. Crows can see fine color a mile away. I see he can take pictures from above too. Collecting with that crow is just not fair. I guess Henry had the advantage of the trained seeing eye crow too. Then the conspiracy theory of you and Henry happening up in the town of Marfa, pop. 123. Really now. Truly Marfa reminds of a ghost town. You are getting hillsides and seam agates before the earth forces moved the stuff down to S Texas. Rarely a 20 pound agate down there. And more susceptible to impact damage. Remember what you find up there. There will be the same agate in perfect cobbles way down south. Damnedest thing. Betcha Henry is good company. Is he as funny in person as he is in his posts ? I messed up on a Woodward visit. Mrs. Woodward told me about a hole some guys were digging fine flower garden agate out of. Not knowing much about agate collecting i carried home a few of his rejects the rain had exposed in the tailing pile. I should spent my time digging that stuff. Got it home and sawed it and fell out when I saw the innards. Every chunk a trophy. You might do better right where you guys are at. |
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Post by HankRocks on Jun 27, 2017 17:46:23 GMT -5
Did you mean Old Crow?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2017 17:55:44 GMT -5
When is her spring schedule published?
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Post by HankRocks on Jun 27, 2017 18:05:20 GMT -5
I am going to e-mail her and see when Fall Schedule is out. Looking back at her old messages on her website, she did not release her Fall schedule until Sept. Here's the link to her Website; terismithrockhunts.com/Henry |
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Post by HankRocks on Jun 28, 2017 7:22:41 GMT -5
I know of a small hill just off the River road west of Lajitas that has several veins of very nice agate running through it. I measured a couple of the pieces and they were over 6 inches thick. Did manage to collect several large chunks in the past. Unfortunately the land was acquired for the Big Bend Ranch State Park and collecting is now off-limits. On my last hike of a trip before the Sale of the land I found a vein of very pretty black plume set in a light blue agate. Was only able to extract a few small pieces as I had no real digging tools. Had planned on getting into it with digger bars the next trip, and then the Park took the land over. No telling how much agate, petrified wood, etc lays on the 300,000 plus acres that make up the State Park.
Henry
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Post by Garage Rocker on Jun 28, 2017 10:56:48 GMT -5
Nice report, Jeremy. And, of course, the material speaks for itself. Doesn't get any better than Texas rock hounding. At least the evidence suggests, never collected there myself. Thanks for letting us in on your trip. How big is that rock pile out back getting???
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ADHD
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Post by ADHD on Dec 28, 2017 21:36:21 GMT -5
I hunted East Needle Peak March 2017. Came away with not a single rock. It was March and 107 degrees. The only folks who found stuff went up and over the peak. I quit 2/3 way up because I was sliding down with every other step. The four folks who went on ahead did well and each limited out with what they could carry. Two got heat sick and someone had two ferry their packs for them and a third did a vertical forward face plant coming down the mountain. I was not envious.
Singleton Ranch sold and is no longer available but Teri ranches to guide into.
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