Well, not really, but it does remind me of an Easter egg hunt. Sixteen members,two guests, and four pebble pups followed me down through the Sacramento wash and up on the hills above. This is an alluvial fan that some estimate to have flowed down though that area 10 to 20,000 years ago during the ice age. Whatever happened, it's delightful to stop almost anywhere up there and find agates, jaspers , petrified wood and coral.
You never know what wonderful little gem you might find. We made two stops and then followed Barb Ballard to a couple of very interesting sites. One has bees and their wax is oussing out of the cliffs above. The next stop was at the top of a hill overlooking a sand bowl below. At the top of the hill was a grave. It read "Here lies old Bill, he finally made it up the hill. Everyone was happy with their finds and those little pups were having a ball running up and down the hills.
I will send some pics to sally, maybe she can include some of them in the blog.
Linda Chandler
And here are the pictures: http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/1/8/615315/field%20trip%20Jan%2026%2C2008.pdf Sally - Be patient it takes a couple of minutes to download on DSL.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Monday, January 28, 2008
Bagdad Mine
Hi Folks,
Time to start planning for the Bagdad Mine Field Trip. I understand we are to depart from the restaurant in Wikieup at 10 AM (MST) on Friday February 22, 2008. If I remember correctly, the restaurant/gas station is more on the south side of town, on the east side of the road. Then we travel to the Badgad mine. We will meet at the Town/Mine Recreation Center at 11 AM.
The field trip leader Barb Ballard needs a head count as soon as you can let her know. We are restricted in the number of people who go. Please call her at 928-768-6335 to let her know your plans.
There will be information in the Blue Agate Newsletter and final information at our regular business meeting on February 20th.
Time to start planning for the Bagdad Mine Field Trip. I understand we are to depart from the restaurant in Wikieup at 10 AM (MST) on Friday February 22, 2008. If I remember correctly, the restaurant/gas station is more on the south side of town, on the east side of the road. Then we travel to the Badgad mine. We will meet at the Town/Mine Recreation Center at 11 AM.
The field trip leader Barb Ballard needs a head count as soon as you can let her know. We are restricted in the number of people who go. Please call her at 928-768-6335 to let her know your plans.
There will be information in the Blue Agate Newsletter and final information at our regular business meeting on February 20th.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Saturday - Needle Mtn Road Field Trip
Linda Chandler is leading our group on Saturday January 26!
Meet at Needle Mountain Road and I-40 off ramp at 10 AM MST. We are going after agate and fossils. 4WD is required! Hope to see you there!
Meet at Needle Mountain Road and I-40 off ramp at 10 AM MST. We are going after agate and fossils. 4WD is required! Hope to see you there!
Friday, January 18, 2008
About Tucson...
For those of you going to the Tucson show this year and those of you that live in the area...the Electric Park Show is open to the public.The "Learning Center" is a show-and-tell facility at the Electric Park Show. Conceived in the aim of demonstrating the fascination of gems and jewelry in a lively, hands-on way, the Learning Center offers 3 free lectures daily, cutting demonstrations, workshops and more, from February 2nd to 16th.
In non-lecture times visitors can try their own hand at gem cutting with an expert to guide them. Featured this year at the Learning Center: noted gem author Fred Ward presents his latest in the "Fred Ward Gem Books" on Phenomenal Gems Colin Winter, respected figure in British gemmology, giving a presentation on spectroscopy Roger Dery, past winner AGTA cutting award - talks about the real world of commercial, non-hobby, professional gem cutting Brad Simon introduces a new internet-based jewelry television channel Tyler Allen, award winning cutter - gives a spine-tingling account of his greenhorn's venture into the dangerous world of gem buying in Madagascar Beading and Wire Wrap demos...and so much more
All presentations are one hour or less in duration; all are open to the general public; all are free. Presentation times are at 11 am, 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm each day from February 2nd to 16th. 2008 Learning Center Schedule: http://www.electricparklearningcenter.com
In non-lecture times visitors can try their own hand at gem cutting with an expert to guide them. Featured this year at the Learning Center: noted gem author Fred Ward presents his latest in the "Fred Ward Gem Books" on Phenomenal Gems Colin Winter, respected figure in British gemmology, giving a presentation on spectroscopy Roger Dery, past winner AGTA cutting award - talks about the real world of commercial, non-hobby, professional gem cutting Brad Simon introduces a new internet-based jewelry television channel Tyler Allen, award winning cutter - gives a spine-tingling account of his greenhorn's venture into the dangerous world of gem buying in Madagascar Beading and Wire Wrap demos...and so much more
All presentations are one hour or less in duration; all are open to the general public; all are free. Presentation times are at 11 am, 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm each day from February 2nd to 16th. 2008 Learning Center Schedule: http://www.electricparklearningcenter.com
Thursday, January 17, 2008
New Field Trip
Folks, we have a new field trip planned, being led by Linda Chandler on Saturday January 26. Meet at Needle Mountain Road and I-40 off ramp at 10 AM MST. We are going after agate and fossils. 4WD is required! Hope to see you there!
News Flash
The Ludlow Field Trip has been canceled due to high "chilly" winds. We will update with a new field trip very soon!
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Sunday Morning
Good Morning Rock Hounds and Pups!
Yesterday I had the opportunity to cruise around Avi. The Clouds Rock Show is in full swing both places (actually three places). Of course there is the normal event in the RV Park on the west side of the high way and then in the Garden Room and Convention Room in the Casino there is more. I plan on returning several times. I think they will be around through the end of the month. I saved money by not buying much but that is not speaking for the entire month!!! It is well worth going to! Saw several Needles Gem and Mineral Club members shopping.
Yesterday I had the opportunity to cruise around Avi. The Clouds Rock Show is in full swing both places (actually three places). Of course there is the normal event in the RV Park on the west side of the high way and then in the Garden Room and Convention Room in the Casino there is more. I plan on returning several times. I think they will be around through the end of the month. I saved money by not buying much but that is not speaking for the entire month!!! It is well worth going to! Saw several Needles Gem and Mineral Club members shopping.
Friday, January 11, 2008
Friday
Hope this finds all you rock hounds happy and healthy!
Our regular business meeting is next Wednesday, 6 PM (Pacific Time) at the normal meeting place. That would be Needles RV and Marina located at 100 Marina BLVD in Needles. If you need directions, call Sally or Barb. You can find their numbers in the Newsletter (located on the side bar of this blog). I (the Secretary) will be distributing the updated 2008 roster, Bylaws and general start of the year information. The new 2008 officers start with this meeting.
Friday is the long awaited Ludlow exploring field trip. Hope to see all of you there!
Our regular business meeting is next Wednesday, 6 PM (Pacific Time) at the normal meeting place. That would be Needles RV and Marina located at 100 Marina BLVD in Needles. If you need directions, call Sally or Barb. You can find their numbers in the Newsletter (located on the side bar of this blog). I (the Secretary) will be distributing the updated 2008 roster, Bylaws and general start of the year information. The new 2008 officers start with this meeting.
Friday is the long awaited Ludlow exploring field trip. Hope to see all of you there!
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Info for the Ludlow Field Trip
Finally... some info!
Meet January 18, 2008 between 10:00 and 10:30 PACIFIC TIME at the Dairy Queen in Ludlow. The group will then go on to the camping place. There will be more details at the regular business meeting on the 16th. It should be a great time exploring for three days.
Meet January 18, 2008 between 10:00 and 10:30 PACIFIC TIME at the Dairy Queen in Ludlow. The group will then go on to the camping place. There will be more details at the regular business meeting on the 16th. It should be a great time exploring for three days.
Saturday
Happy New Year to all!
I have no new information to post - - just wanted you all to know I'm not behind in my "job"!
I'm trying to get times and location for the Ludlow outing in a couple of weeks. Stay tuned, I will post as soon as I find out!
I have no new information to post - - just wanted you all to know I'm not behind in my "job"!
I'm trying to get times and location for the Ludlow outing in a couple of weeks. Stay tuned, I will post as soon as I find out!
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