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James
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ROCKHOUND! Apr 26, 2004 21:26:51 GMT -5

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Post by James on Apr 26, 2004 21:26:51 GMT -5

I just got back from a rockhounding field trip over the weekend. It was a large gathering of people from various rock clubs. What fun!!! ;D

Here are some photos. The material is from the Cady mountains in southern California. Most of the collecting was done in Afton canyon.

This is kinda a bad pic but it shows how much material I brang home. Most of this is agate and jasper. The carnelian in the colander isn't from the trip btw.

This is a close-up of the moss jasp-agate I found. I had to hike over two large foothills to find it.

Here are some agates and nodules I found.

Here are some of the best specimens. There is chalcedony, chalcedony roses, blue fortification agate, and nodules.

I'll be doing a load of the moss jasp-agate in my new model B. I'll be sure to post pics!

Last Edit: Apr 26, 2004 21:29:20 GMT -5 by James

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ROCKHOUND! Apr 26, 2004 21:34:46 GMT -5

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Post by sandsman1 on Apr 26, 2004 21:34:46 GMT -5

hey james what a haul that moss jasper is realy cool lookin was worth the hike there all very nice rocks way cool colors,,,man i just went back and looked again thats a great days work, well hell it aint work when your finding good stuff like that congrates on your find it was a good one --seeya john

GOT TO KEEP THE LOONEYS ONNNN THE PATH
john-- NOMAD--- U.S.A. -- IN GOD WE TRUST

stoner no longer being taken for granite THE EARTH IS JUST A ROCK TUMBLING THROUGH SPACE Member since March 2003 Posts: 7,715	ROCKHOUND! Apr 26, 2004 21:43:47 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stoner on Apr 26, 2004 21:43:47 GMT -5 Somebody's gonna be busy for a while! Nice haul James. If you want to sell some of that let me know, I'm just a "stone's throw" away from you here in San Jose. Later, Ed

llanago fully equipped rock polisher Member since January 2004 Posts: 1,714	ROCKHOUND! Apr 26, 2004 21:59:08 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by llanago on Apr 26, 2004 21:59:08 GMT -5 Got yourself a whole bunch of nice rocks there, James! Enough to keep your tumblers rollin' for a while! llana
	Rock Tumbling = Patience! Beading = INSTANT GRATIFICATION! (kinda sorta)

cookie3rocks has started giving rock gifts Mother Nature is a grand old gal! Member since April 2004 Posts: 3,059	ROCKHOUND! Apr 26, 2004 22:04:04 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cookie3rocks on Apr 26, 2004 22:04:04 GMT -5 Do you know I am honestyly salavating ;D They almost look like they have been in corse grit for awhile. Ge-orgeus cookie
	If you hit the speed bumbs really fast, you hardly feel them at all.

rockyraccoon no longer being taken for granite Member since December 2003 Posts: 7,980	ROCKHOUND! Apr 26, 2004 23:17:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockyraccoon on Apr 26, 2004 23:17:49 GMT -5 certainly looks like you had a good weekend! can't wait to see how they turn out. kim

creativeminded still telling self it's just a hobby I am a crazy crafter. Member since January 2004 Posts: 4,524	ROCKHOUND! Apr 30, 2004 11:01:02 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by creativeminded on Apr 30, 2004 11:01:02 GMT -5 Somebody is going to have a lot of fun. Looks like you had Christmas in April. Tami
	Necessity is the mother of invention

James
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ROCKHOUND! May 14, 2004 3:32:50 GMT -5

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Post by James on May 14, 2004 3:32:50 GMT -5

Well, it's coming along. The moss jasper is in its third week of 60/90; in the 3000 rpm tumbler. It will be ready for 120/220 soon. Some of the agate is rolling too.

I can't wait! There is nothing like the satisfaction of tumbling your own findings.

Thanks to all who commented by the way. I'll post the pics when they're done.

What is life, without rocks?

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