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Post by nepherite on Dec 9, 2005 23:47:46 GMT -5
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Post by sandsman1 on Dec 9, 2005 23:52:55 GMT -5
dam that is a haul with the tanks and the rocks --- in the first pic i keep lookin and sayin that cliff looks like it is full of jade is it ??
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Post by Cher on Dec 9, 2005 23:58:04 GMT -5
Hmmm I see a path in the third pic but I'm not seeing any path going
up that dang hill. How the heck do you do it? Sands, you talking about
that big ol' rock left of center in the first pic? Does kind of look green,
could that possibly be a giant boulder of jade?
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Post by nepherite on Dec 10, 2005 0:05:37 GMT -5
Sands the cliffs are mostly serpentine. To get the good stuff you have to strap on a tank & dive.
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Post by sandsman1 on Dec 10, 2005 0:08:01 GMT -5
i thought they looked kinda green i was thinkin theres the mother load hahaha
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Post by sandsman1 on Dec 10, 2005 0:10:24 GMT -5
yea cher i was lookin at the one on the left with the small bush in the center hahaha
cher i just went to your site and you got some great wraps there i can only hope
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Post by Cher on Dec 10, 2005 0:16:03 GMT -5
Thanks Sands. Don't worry, you'll get there, your first
two were terrific and you can only get better with practice.
What is serpentine? Can you tumble it? ;D
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Post by joe on Dec 10, 2005 0:57:15 GMT -5
How much weight did you schlepp over that hill in 6 trips?! You got all your exercise for the month Tony!
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Post by wil1213 on Dec 10, 2005 2:22:06 GMT -5
i commend you on diveing... i have a fear of deep h2o  , but for rocks I'm trying to get over it, this is hard its a big fear. but i am now at least subadividing in lack Superior for rocks but if i get about 5ft deep i get a little nervace... well congrats on your dives wil |
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Post by LCARS on Dec 10, 2005 2:24:18 GMT -5
I waited til I saw all the pics before posting. They were ALL awesome!! Thanks for sharing your jade diving adventures Nephrite!
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Post by Alice on Dec 10, 2005 5:49:08 GMT -5
Great pictures Nephrite (All 4 posts)
What sort of rocks would someone like me (a non-diver) expect to find along the shore line?
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Post by rockyraccoon on Dec 10, 2005 9:33:15 GMT -5
i see all kinds of rocks scattered about. be hard to leave them behind. but after climbing up that cliff i could probably do it lol.
kim
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Post by creativeminded on Dec 10, 2005 9:37:22 GMT -5
My legs just ache looking at it.
Tami
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Post by nepherite on Dec 10, 2005 12:24:34 GMT -5
You can find & pick up all the other rocks you want. I don't know all the different kinds but there are many colors to chose from. The surrounding cliffs are serpentine, its all over the place in all sizes even as big as cars !
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Post by krazydiamond on Dec 10, 2005 16:10:02 GMT -5
great shots, Neph, you are THE jade man!!
thanks for posting the photos, i can't believe that cliff..........
KD
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Post by gaetzchamp on Dec 10, 2005 19:37:31 GMT -5
Neph-
Way to keep me informed of what's happening on the left coast. I'm glad you made it back from another adventure and that you didn't stay down there too long looking for that one last piece.
Given the name of the beach, are there lots of people out there looking for the jade too and have picked it over, or are you one of the few?
Can you find it along the shore after storms? What about the little pieces have you tumbled them before? How many people go diving w/ you?
Well, thanks again for bringing the camera and posting your "Cousteauesque" photos!
Gaetz
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Post by Original Admin on Dec 10, 2005 21:16:25 GMT -5
That trip is too cool. All those samples beneath the waves - must be great to be able to get down there and get them out.
Thanks for the pics Neph - much appreciated.
Mark.
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Post by nepherite on Dec 10, 2005 23:49:38 GMT -5
Gaetz,
It is a well known place to collect jade. There is only a small group of us that dive, most people think its too hard. Its hard to find someone to dive there, so I dive it alone 99 percent of the time. You can always find small pieces on the beach, sometimes you can even find large boulders. The best time to jade hunt is after large pacific swells, it usually uncovers pieces that are hidden. I have tumbled jade in the past and really need to perfect my skills.
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Post by rockds on Dec 11, 2005 14:19:14 GMT -5
great job and better you than me
robert
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, but for rocks I'm trying to get over it, this is hard its a big fear. but i am now at least subadividing in lack Superior for rocks but if i get about 5ft deep i get a little nervace...
