2 Tourmaline Mines in 2 Days: Day Two – Himalaya Tourmaline Dig!

August 27, 2010

Following a colder than expected night, our little band of rock hounds broke camp and headed to the “Meet – Up” spot in the front parking lot for Day Two: Himalaya Tourmaline Dig.People were waiting for us when we got there – we signed waivers and pick…

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2 Tourmaline Mines in 2 Days: Day Two – Himalaya Tourmaline Dig!

August 27, 2010

Following a colder than expected night, our little band of rock hounds broke camp and headed to the “Meet – Up” spot in the front parking lot for Day Two: Himalaya Tourmaline Dig.People were waiting for us when we got there – we signed waivers and pick…

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Trip Report: Two Tourmaline Mines in Two Days – Day One

July 24, 2010

It was a typical SoCal June day – here we call it “June Gloom” – a little overcast as we hit the road bright and early! The drive from the OC to the Pala area is a quick (just over an hour) and really nice one – it is a good reminder of just how much o…

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Trip Report: Two Tourmaline Mines in Two Days – Day One

July 24, 2010

It was a typical SoCal June day – here we call it “June Gloom” – a little overcast as we hit the road bright and early! The drive from the OC to the Pala area is a quick (just over an hour) and really nice one – it is a good reminder of just how much o…

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Field Trip Report: Jalama Beach – June 23rd

July 23, 2010

Trip Report: Jalama Beach June 23rd Jalama Beach, June 23rd Got to Jalama Beach about 9:30 AM, warned the gate we were coming, and found parking near the store. Weather was clear and cool, with the June gloom hanging about a mile offshore. There wa…

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Field Trip Report: Jalama Beach – June 23rd

July 23, 2010

Trip Report: Jalama Beach June 23rd Jalama Beach, June 23rd Got to Jalama Beach about 9:30 AM, warned the gate we were coming, and found parking near the store. Weather was clear and cool, with the June gloom hanging about a mile offshore. There wa…

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All That Glitters: The Splendor and Science of Gems and Minerals

July 7, 2010

All That Glitters: The Splendor and Science of Gems and Minerals takes you beyond the “bling” to see gems as very rare and ancient by-products of the forces that have created our landscape, including right here in San Diego County. It is designed …

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All That Glitters: The Splendor and Science of Gems and Minerals

July 7, 2010

All That Glitters: The Splendor and Science of Gems and Minerals takes you beyond the “bling” to see gems as very rare and ancient by-products of the forces that have created our landscape, including right here in San Diego County. It is designed …

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West Coast Gem & Mineral Show…Pomona Auction

May 25, 2010

Sometimes I just get too busy and I end up dropping the ball…thankfully I got a reminder just in time!!!Last weekend was CRAZY busy!!! …Demo Day at MASSC, the Zzyzx Gallery Opening and the return of the West Coast Gem & Mineral Show!…when I g…

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West Coast Gem & Mineral Show…Pomona Auction

May 25, 2010

Sometimes I just get too busy and I end up dropping the ball…thankfully I got a reminder just in time!!!Last weekend was CRAZY busy!!! …Demo Day at MASSC, the Zzyzx Gallery Opening and the return of the West Coast Gem & Mineral Show!…when I got a…

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