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Post by snowmom on Jul 31, 2015 5:05:15 GMT -5
too late now! And there are witnesses! LOL Yes I have been out there several times, not since the water level came up last fall. When I last visited, there was a nice wide sandy beach with several rocky points. I was with Snowdad and he doesn't have time for rocks, so never did actual hunting, just quick scanning with interest in coming back. We hope to camp there after first frost. pickings look most likely at campsite #4.... I think flipping rocks in the water anywhere in the rocky areas out there might be productive. Is it a place you could use waders or your kayak? I doubt there is a beach in our area which has not been combed for rocks from the time the area was settled by prehistoric man. Man and his gathering instinct was at work in the dawning days. I had not heard about the fish traps structures, I wonder if the site is being protected while it is being studied. No good to invite all sorts of visitors to pick through everything there... ( thus no publicity?) There are 6 campsites now? I only knew of the 4... must have been some new ones put in. Gotta go back soon. I know the parks use is increasing as people become aware of it. One which is to become a night sky/dark park, if that legistlation has not already passed. nice setups with private privvys and a bear pole at each one. Last time I was there was August of 2014, lots and lots of skeeters, deerflies, and that poison ivy thing. After frost, being in the woods is always better. Thanks for the post!
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Post by snowmom on Jul 31, 2015 4:46:45 GMT -5
Gingerkid Jan, I'd be happy to make it that far with my tumbles, those aren't so bad...I see some good shine coming on. I am surrounded by Michigan perfectionists here, gives me a good example to strive to emulate... so far I'm in the disappointment boat with you. Keep on keeping on, you have company.
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Post by snowmom on Jul 30, 2015 5:11:07 GMT -5
arsenopyrite and realgar ? can you get a streak from the red mineral?
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Post by snowmom on Jul 30, 2015 4:59:48 GMT -5
keeping family in thoughts and prayers. Keep us posted.
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Post by snowmom on Jul 30, 2015 4:56:59 GMT -5
well if the halos are diagnostic, there are certainly halos in LilacMoth's rock... and kimberlite is associated with gems, the red in her rock doesn't look like just surface staining.... not going to draw any conculsions, but .... it might be suggestive.... ?
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Post by snowmom on Jul 30, 2015 4:50:08 GMT -5
photos are quite clear, thanks for posting them. This is one fascinating piece of rock. still watching.
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Post by snowmom on Jul 29, 2015 7:11:46 GMT -5
watching with interest, it is beautiful stuff!
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Post by snowmom on Jul 29, 2015 7:10:08 GMT -5
I am wondering about 'the rest of the story' captbob Were you able to remove the glue?
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Post by snowmom on Jul 29, 2015 4:53:30 GMT -5
update not glass-like but some are getting quite shiny! I received a like new Thumler's tumbler from captbob yesterday. I will get it going in the next few days and put the ones worthy of continuing in it along with some more I found the past couple of days... might be a summer long pudding stone saga. I am overwhelmed by captbob's generosity and by the kindness of his gesture. He sent beautiful amazonite and ruby in zoesite, also some banded hematite.. and a huge bag of grit for the polisher. No way to express the depth of my gratitude and appreciation. Thank you so much! I'll be able to do so much with it- Looking forward to the learning.
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Post by snowmom on Jul 29, 2015 4:34:42 GMT -5
stole that ... thanks for the link!
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Post by snowmom on Jul 29, 2015 4:30:12 GMT -5
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Post by snowmom on Jul 29, 2015 4:29:10 GMT -5
awesome piece! made me drool a bit... Will have to do a little research to find out where this is located.... suspect the U.P.
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Post by snowmom on Jul 28, 2015 13:07:01 GMT -5
Those are great!
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Post by snowmom on Jul 28, 2015 5:13:19 GMT -5
I love green rocks. Cool veining in that one, and the little particles with the rings around them make me think of this (still unidentified breccia) found on the SW Shores of Lake Huron. I would love to see what that looks like inside! The red will make it spectacular! (look for more!) That is the Diatreme facies kimberlite material you sent me. You id'd it! Why do you say not id'd?? I found only one photo of stuff(diatreme facies kimberlite) that looked similar, I am still not satisfied that this is what the stuff is... not confident enough of that one poor photo to say for sure, kimberlite seems soo unlikely. I'd like to have my speculations confirmed, not enough evidence to my mind to feel certain. Need to send it to a lab I guess.
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Post by snowmom on Jul 27, 2015 4:49:40 GMT -5
best wishes for easy procedure and speedy healing, will keep you in thoughts and prayers mrzulu My aunt had both hips done, what a miracle in the difference between before and after... a whole new life! Keep us posted on your progress.
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Post by snowmom on Jul 26, 2015 14:15:14 GMT -5
well worth the effort on those, so pleasing to look at, and I bet they feel great in hand, too.
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Post by snowmom on Jul 26, 2015 14:09:52 GMT -5
unicorns of the grasshopper world. neat lil critters!
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Post by snowmom on Jul 26, 2015 14:05:50 GMT -5
generous friend! Those are colorful right out of the desert... bone is sooooo coooool! (lucky you!)
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Post by snowmom on Jul 26, 2015 13:58:17 GMT -5
wonder if it would help to look for areas of unusually heavy plant growth. Cool info, thanks for the post!
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Post by snowmom on Jul 25, 2015 17:42:44 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum from still another Michigander.
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