Howdy all.
Had the pleasure of attending my first meeting with the Central Maryland Rock and Mineral Collectors Exchange. I have been a part of this Meet-Up group for several months now, but my work schedule prevented me from attending meetings. Now that I have an adjusted schedule, I got to go to one.
First off, we met at the Meet-Up Creator's house. He was very nice and accommodating. I was a bit late due to some serious traffic and the first trip to the location, but nobody seemed to mind. Wayne has a lovely home and the space was very warm and friendly.
When I first walked in, I noticed that there were about 6 people there. They had set up on Wayne's kitchen table and were discussing some mineral samples. One of the members had brought his daughter with him to get some help identifying local mineral samples for a school science project. All the members were very happy to help, and I bet she got a good grade on the report!
Everyone is encouraged to bring samples and specimens with them to show off and discuss. I brought a bag of samples from our trip to North Carolina, as well as my Blue Quartz from Barleywood Farms. Everyone took their time looking at many things and discussions blossomed.
Two more members showed up during the next hour and discussions lead to the upcoming trip to Utah. The group is heading out to some Rock hounding sites for a few days! I am jealous. I would like to go, but it is not in the cards.
After some lengthy discussions on trip details, samples, specimens, and such, a few members had to go. With a bit more space, Wayne was kind enough to bring out some special samples he had collected or acquired over the last three years. He has some amazing stuff and does some great lapidary work!
I was very happy to have met these people in person and greatly look forward to my next meeting in November!
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