William,[b said:Quote[/b] (Tamlin Dawnstar @ June 10 2004,6:45)]Yeah, Geez, you Californian's got it all. Makes me wish my great Grandpappy lit off in a covered wagon. Everyone always says I belong in Ca anyways. You also have some incredible tourmaline deposits, if you are into cliff hanging (I am tempted).
Scotty, thanks for the details. I will do some research and see what might be possibe down that a ways. I am aware of the geology of the Hudson area, its famous for its gemstones. Like I said, anytime you have a mind to break rock let me know!
PAK, you are a fossil! Pretty much everone over 40 is fossilized. Be proud. The weak die off, and the fossils go on to make lots of beautiful history. Ya Hooo! We ain't dead yet, not even. As far as mining you goes, I dig you just fine, and you're pure diamond studded gold!
Thanks to all the respondee's. It's neat to see what is around! Geology is a great subject, and it literally changes the way you look at the Earth. All of a sudden, it's not all just rocks! Suddenly, even parking lots are interesting (especially ones in other States!) Plus, rockhounding is the perfect reason to go camping, so don't be surprised when I ring you up.
[b said:Quote[/b] ]PAK, you are a fossil! Pretty much everone over 40 is fossilized. Be proud. The weak die off, and the fossils go on to make lots of beautiful history. Ya Hooo! We ain't dead yet, not even. As far as mining you goes, I dig you just fine, and you're pure diamond studded gold!
I'll go as early as I have to![b said:Quote[/b] (wickedthistle @ June 11 2004,2:05)]Well, the California jade is a much lower quality than the ones used by the Chinese (I should know). But, it's fun to find.
Jason, you have to get to the beach early in the morning to get the best pick, or lower tides. New rocks wash up all day, but of course nobody picks them up at night! And in northern california, the most selection is after a big storm. That reminds me, there's a place in Fort Bragg, CA called glass beach. It's quite a funny place because it used to be the city dump, so the glass comes from back in the day. There's a big car engine block still sitting on the beach
[b said:Quote[/b] ]if you're into adventures you can go diving... 2 ton boulders of PURE jade have been found! I have only seen one of these monsters...
It's not the sharks... Though, all along the coastline here there are kelp forests... just where they like to hunt[b said:Quote[/b] (Lauderdale @ June 13 2004,6:05)]Hey Spec,
[b said:Quote[/b] ]if you're into adventures you can go diving... 2 ton boulders of PURE jade have been found! I have only seen one of these monsters...
Errr...ummm...adventure?
There isn't a big enough piece of Jade in the world.
And I quote..."Carcharodon carcharias, the great white shark is an important, though not common, predator in California`s coastal habitats and every summer and fall they actively feed in nearshore areas. They will occasionally feed on sea turtles and sea otters, and are known to mistakenly attack, but not eat, humans. Attack strategy consists of a swift, surprise attack from below, inflicting a large, potentially fatal bite. The target often dies from massive trauma or blood loss
The key words here are; actively feed...mistakenly attack but not eat humans...target often dies from massive trauma or blood loss."
The fact that they only attack humans by mistake and will not consume my entire body does not make me feel any better.