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Abell
Hi all,
I'm new to the forum but have enjoyed reading many of the posts over the past year and have also met a new friend in the process. Last year I was able to contact Woody prior to a trip home to Colorado and he was extremely nice and helpful to my friend John and I while we were there. Our trip wouldn't have been nearly as fruitful without his advice and direction. He even met us a couple of times to point us in the right direction! I apologize to him for taking so long to post these pics of our finds while we were there. Anyway, here is some of the stuff we found.
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These are some of the larger pieces of amazonite we found.
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This is the biggest chunk.
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Here is the second biggest chunk but is actually the nicest one overall. I'll probably take my diamond band saw to a couple of the small pieces and try my hand at jewelry making.
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We also took a day trip to Devil's Head and managed to find a small pocket of smoky's. No nice points but they were covered in a glittery layer of what I'm guessing is Manganese. Clarification on this would be appreciated thumbsupsmileyanim.gif .
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Finally, Woody pointed us in the direction of a place where we could find fossilized shark teeth.
All together a very productive trip thanks to Woody!!
Caveman
Very nice finds!
Crusty
Lots of good stuff! I definitely want to get the scoop on the shark tooth spot; would be cool to find a bunch of those!
Abell
Thanks! Hopefully I can get back there soon.

QUOTE (Caveman @ Jul 30 2013, 06:41 PM) *
Very nice finds!

Abell
You'll have to contact Woody for that info; it's his secret spot so I don't want to step on his toes rolleyes.gif

QUOTE (Crusty @ Jul 31 2013, 01:51 AM) *
Lots of good stuff! I definitely want to get the scoop on the shark tooth spot; would be cool to find a bunch of those!
Crusty
QUOTE (Abell @ Aug 1 2013, 06:53 PM) *
You'll have to contact Woody for that info; it's his secret spot so I don't want to step on his toes rolleyes.gif



Oh, that's what I meant; would never expect anyone to give up someone else's good spots! :)
Woody
Hi Abell,

Glad to see your finds and hear the trip was a success. Even I am impressed with the amount of teeth you pulled from just one day. If I remember correctly, you had a very long trip, New Jersey right? Well I hope the next time you get out this way I am able to set you up nicely again. . Too bad we did not push that hole a little further when you were there. I found some really nice fluorite the very next time I went out.

Don't worry Crusty, You have already got the invite from me. arent you gettiing back this month? Congrads, Give me a call when you get in. Woody
Crusty
QUOTE (Woody @ Aug 1 2013, 08:56 PM) *
Hi Abell,

Glad to see your finds and hear the trip was a success. Even I am impressed with the amount of teeth you pulled from just one day. If I remember correctly, you had a very long trip, New Jersey right? Well I hope the next time you get out this way I am able to set you up nicely again. . Too bad we did not push that hole a little further when you were there. I found some really nice fluorite the very next time I went out.

Don't worry Crusty, You have already got the invite from me. arent you gettiing back this month? Congrads, Give me a call when you get in. Woody



I'm finally home next week!! Doing the Cripple Creek Vets ride the next weekend; maybe sometime towards the end of the month. Looking forward to meeting you!
russau
WELCOME HOME! SALUTE!
Abell
Yeah, I saw that piece of fluorite you pulled out....very nice. I was thinking maybe we could take a shot at specimen and sentinel rocks next time. I know it would take some planning and roughing it for a night or two but might be worth it.

QUOTE (Woody @ Aug 1 2013, 09:26 AM) *
Hi Abell,

Glad to see your finds and hear the trip was a success. Even I am impressed with the amount of teeth you pulled from just one day. If I remember correctly, you had a very long trip, New Jersey right? Well I hope the next time you get out this way I am able to set you up nicely again. . Too bad we did not push that hole a little further when you were there. I found some really nice fluorite the very next time I went out.

Don't worry Crusty, You have already got the invite from me. arent you gettiing back this month? Congrads, Give me a call when you get in. Woody

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