The search continues..... Options

[Denise]

There was green and blue all over the place! Here is an example of some green nodules forming in the Breccia.
The bigger one in my hand appears to be an agate nodule. See the little green one still sticking in the rock?

[Denise]

OOOOOOO! That bigger nodule in the last pic was cut open.
Amazing blue banded agate taking on a star shape the way Dan cut it.

Here is one of the green nodule broken still in the host rock.
Almost looks like a green M&M with a dark chocolate center. Ok, so I have chocolate on the brain.
Maybe Goethite? Will have to get the loop out and take a closer look.



The bottom of this waterfall sure looks like a great place to have a seat and take a break.
What a great way to cool off at the end of the day!

[CP]

Nice waterfall pic honey, what a great spot to take a cool down! Literally Brrrrr, chilly water!

Here is that agate nodule pictured above chopped in half then polished. Cute lil' buggar, think we'll have to see if there could be more of these out there. Like that blue!

[Denise]

I definately want to find more of those agate nodules!
Here is a close up of one I found with different little nodules still in the rock.

[Denise]

No telling what you will find while out exploring! Seems every area we go, it offers something cool and different, including its scenery.
Ever feel like you were being watched, when it was just you and the rocks around?



This was an added rock bonus. I didnt see it worth keeping, but my 9 year old saw it as the find of the day.
Lets see those finds everyone! I know we arent the only ones out enjoying this great land of ours.

[faaus]

Cool Beans! That photo above the snakeskin looks like a petrified old car hiding behing a rock.

Too cool!

Thanks d.

faaus

No telling what you will find while out exploring! Seems every area we go, it offers something cool and different, including its scenery.
Ever feel like you were being watched, when it was just you and the rocks around?



This was an added rock bonus. I didnt see it worth keeping, but my 9 year old saw it as the find of the day.
Lets see those finds everyone! I know we arent the only ones out enjoying this great land of ours.

[Denise]

Good to hear from you Larry! Maybe one of the old "Flintstones" original models, - the stone tires?

[Denise]

Things that make you go.....hmmmmm.
This rock looks like a big mushroom, but those would have to be some small bats to leave that Guana under the cap.


Lets just call this one shelter from the storm.

[CP]

Cool pics honey. That last one definately looks like a mushroom.....extra large size.

Here's a small fluorite we found while out doing some new area research around Colorado. Very small but good shape and quite clear....possibly a tint of blue and a small dark inclusion. We weren't expecting to find one of these that day, but we aren't complainin'.


Hopefully everyone is finding some nifty stuff this season so far. Still some great weather left yet, get out there for an adventure soon.

[Denise]

mmmmm Fluorite! There are so many amazing places in Colorado for finding goodies

Dont know what it is about this area, but I sure get a good feeling about finding nice goodies.

[Denise]

Here is a cool Star Quartz. We found a bunch of these! Is it just me, or does anyone else see the heart in the center?



Dan decided to cut one in half since we had several to see what was inside. Dont worry, I saved it and polished out the backside. Sure is pretty stuff!

[Denise]

No telling what your going to find when your out there looking.
Here is a cool piece. This stuff was all over the place. Its pretty hard stuff too!
Some kind of Chert or Jasper? Sure is pretty.

[Denise]

This is a cool little nodule. The whole thing twinkles in the sun.



You can see by the broken edge that its 2 solid layers of quartz crystals.
I was thinking this one might make a nice heart.



They are calling for snow this weekend, but none so far where we are digging!
Have a great weekend everyone, and stay safe out there.

[Denise]

Weather was a bit scary looking for snow, but it blew right past. Here is a little mushroom that was hiding out in the rocks.
This mushroom is a bit smaller than the rock mushroom above. This one is as small as a dime.



Guess this little mushroom gets to grow for a bit longer. What a fantastic way to enjoy the fresh air in the great outdoors!

[faaus]

Little d, I think you stumbled upon a leprechaun's golf ball! He was just getting ready to tee-off when he heard you crunching along and had to hide. Look around the area for his bag of gold!

Still love this site and the great posts...(even Scottinski's - LOL!)

You folks are the greatest!

Heavy Pans,
faaus

Weather was a bit scary looking for snow, but it blew right past. Here is a little mushroom that was hiding out in the rocks.
This mushroom is a bit smaller than the rock mushroom above. This one is as small as a dime.



Guess this little mushroom gets to grow for a bit longer. What a fantastic way to enjoy the fresh air in the great outdoors!