Subject: [LA-Rocks] CFMS THANKSGIVING REMINDER
WHERE: Wiley Wells
WHEN: November 24th - 30th. There will be folks camping all week. Collecting trips: November 27th, 28th, and 29th
Open to all CFMS affiliated clubs members and their guests. Each day we will leave camp at 8:00 am and return in the late afternoon except on Thanksgiving Day when we will be back in time for our Feast at 2:00 pm.
27th - Pebble Terrace/Fire Agate.
28th - Paisley Agates, Black Agate and Nodules.
29th - Geode Beds. 4WD is not a "must" for this trip, but is highly recommended. No low clearance vehicles advised. 4WD "IS" necessary to get to the fire agate and Pebble Terrace. We will make arrangements for those without 4WD to ride with those who do. These sites are remote, so bring food, water, and all required supplies. The nearest stores are in Blythe, California.
DIRECTIONS: From the I-10 freeway, exit on Wiley Wells Road and turn south from the freeway, 14 miles to the camp. Around a mile or so down the road, the pavement will turn towards the right. Don't follow that road. Stay straight in the dirt road. Stay on this dirt road past the Fire Agate mine and Coon Hollow. You will see a sign for the Imperial County Line. The camp will be just past this sign on the right hand side. We will have O.B.M.S. (Orange Belt Mineralogical Society) field trip signs along the way to the campground. If you get lost call Adam at (909) 489- 4899.
MATERIAL: Fire agate, geodes and a large variety of miscellaneous fossils, limestone, jasper, petrified wood, agates and very old stromatolites. Also, we will search for paisley agate, black agate and nodules.
TOOLS: Sturdy bags, hard rock mining tools, safety glasses and gloves. It may be wise to carry a first aid kit. I also recommend a dust mask as the ash may irritate lungs.
CLOTHING: Wear clothing in layers as it can be very warm during the day and very cold at night. Bring extra blankets and jackets.
DINNER: Thanksgiving - 3:00 pm; O.B.M.S and C.F.M.S. will host a potluck dinner for all those willing to contribute. Please bring your own plates, utensils, drinks and chair. We welcome everyone.
If you plan to join us for dinner, here are the guidelines to follow: If your last name begins with A, E, I, M, or Q - please bring a main dish If it begins with B, F, J, N, R or V - please bring a starchy food If it begins with C, G, K, O, S, W, or X - please bring a vegetable or salad If it begins with D, H, L, P, T, Y or Z - please bring a desert
REMINDER: please help preserve our deserts and pack out what you pack in. Let's leave it clean for future Rockhounds. Please bring firewood if planning on campfires. All those attending the collecting trips will be required to sign a Liability Waiver form.
For further information please contact: Adam Dean@ 909-489-4899 or email at theagatehunter@verizon.net or Shep Koss @ 661-248-0411 or email at freudonetoo@yahoo.com
UPDATE: please be aware that many sites require long walks or hikes, notably the Thumb Peaks area will require up to a 5 mile round trip hike due to Wilderness designation.
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