Howdy all!
I attended my first Chapter meeting yesterday with the Allegheny Chpater of the GPAA. They are located in Greenville PA, and have access to a wonderful property.
The meeting was held at the property. It was easy to find and parking was plentiful.
The members were very pleasant and quick to welcome me. I got to speak to Rob Smith, the current president of the chapter and he welcomed me with open arms. He was very informative as to the group activities, rules and regulations, site rules, protocol, and even introduced me to some other members.
After buying some raffle tickets, I scouted the site while the other members began eating from the Pot Luck meal (I had just eaten breakfast in town). After the meal, Rob called the meeting to order and we began discussing all sorts of things.
Toward the end of the meeting, I expressed that I had a hard time finding information online about the group, and offered my assistance to change that. My offer was quickly and graciously accepted!
So, please take the time to check out
GPAA Allegheny Chapter Website
GPAA Allegheny Chapter Facebook Page
GPAA Allegheny Chapter Blog
I will definitly be active with the chapter, so please check us out, and feel free to E-Mail Me Anytime!
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Was a Long Winter Break!
Howdy all,
just wanted to let you know that the "winter" break is just about over! Right now I am challenged by spring rains flooding out my favorite spots! I have yet to have a successful outing in 2011, but that won't keep me from trying!
Also, please feel free to check me out at my FaceBook page and I started a new Twitter account! I plan on having some awesome adventures this year, so I will keep you posted!
On a Hounding note, I was looking at some samples I had collected last fall. They were oxidized quartzite specimens that looked very rust colored. I had cut a few in half with the tile saw to reveal that they were still clear to milky inside. As I collected these samples the day I sprained my ankle so bad, they kind of got left out in the weather for the winter. The local rains and snow had some good cleaning action.
Looking at them today, I noticed some shiny "specks" in the matrix. I got out my lighted viewing lenses and amazingly enough, the specks are gold inclusions! I am not talking about major amounts, but the four samples I looked over all had them! Some more than others.
Just goes to show you, the "Yellow Fever" can strike at anytime and any place! I will go back to that location once the weather and water level allows!
Till then! Stay safe and have good times!
just wanted to let you know that the "winter" break is just about over! Right now I am challenged by spring rains flooding out my favorite spots! I have yet to have a successful outing in 2011, but that won't keep me from trying!
Also, please feel free to check me out at my FaceBook page and I started a new Twitter account! I plan on having some awesome adventures this year, so I will keep you posted!
On a Hounding note, I was looking at some samples I had collected last fall. They were oxidized quartzite specimens that looked very rust colored. I had cut a few in half with the tile saw to reveal that they were still clear to milky inside. As I collected these samples the day I sprained my ankle so bad, they kind of got left out in the weather for the winter. The local rains and snow had some good cleaning action.
Looking at them today, I noticed some shiny "specks" in the matrix. I got out my lighted viewing lenses and amazingly enough, the specks are gold inclusions! I am not talking about major amounts, but the four samples I looked over all had them! Some more than others.
Just goes to show you, the "Yellow Fever" can strike at anytime and any place! I will go back to that location once the weather and water level allows!
Till then! Stay safe and have good times!
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