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!
