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Specimens of Creede past, Sweet hand me downs

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llamabox

Jul 29 2015, 11:36 AM

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Shovel Buster!

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We moved to Colorado 3 summers ago. The whole time we have been renting a place on a large trout farm. Over the years the family has become close with the owner Jerry. Jerry, who is in his early 80's, worked as a miner in Creede from the time he was 18 till the mines closed in the mid 80's. He worked the Amethyst vein in both the Bulldog and Commodore mines. Well this summer Jerry decided to sell the trout farm and move away. But before leaving he was kind enough to leave me with a few hundred pounds of mineral specimens, lapidary rough and a few odd antiques.

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swizz View Member Profile	Jul 29 2015, 11:56 AM Post #2
Moderator Group: Members Posts: 4,459 Joined: 25-August 09 From: way on up thar Member No.: 6,983	Those specimens are jaw dropping!!! I would have to say that is incredibly kind of Jerry and I believe they are going to a good person. Thank you for sharing the story and pics! -------------------- /l ,[____], l---L-OlllllllO- ()_) ()_)--o-)_) BLACK SANDS MATTER! Very Happy CP Lifetime Member CP CORE TEAM *Referral Code CE213*