elementary
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Post by elementary on Jul 14, 2013 21:53:55 GMT -5
Here's the wood specimens I bought Saturday. In looking over the variety, I realize I am hoping for another shot at that pile as some of the pieces come from areas that are either closed or are rarely seen. Here's a rundown of the material. I hope it interests you. Mule Canyon, CA Calexico, Mexico (collected 1960) Farmington NM Niger Head (which is misspelled on the label and I believe is called Grassy Mountain now due to the nature of the original word...): [ Bruneau Canyon ID Hanksville UT Escalante UT Zion UT Butte Valley, NV Napa CA Santa Barbara Canyon, CA Cuyama CA Unknowns: Thanks for looking through the pics. :Lowell
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Post by roy on Jul 14, 2013 23:01:22 GMT -5
cool pic's not sure on the grassy mountain though i havent see any look like that
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Post by Tommy on Jul 14, 2013 23:17:45 GMT -5
Amazing! I'm very curious about the Napa CA wood. That's right in my neck of the woods and I didn't think that anything exciting came from here hahaha.
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panamark
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Post by panamark on Jul 14, 2013 23:36:03 GMT -5
That Butte Valley stuff is terrific. Almost like Hell's Canyon herringbone! And also congrats -this is your 1000th post! Thx for the nice pics
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Jul 15, 2013 7:50:37 GMT -5
Great to see those old specimens. May not be any left or illegal to collect.
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Jul 15, 2013 9:54:42 GMT -5
Thumbs up....
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Post by Peruano on Jul 15, 2013 10:02:38 GMT -5
Thanks for taking the time to post (and label!). Thats the way we learn things from this board. You have sent me back to my pile of wood to look for variety. Tom
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elementary
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Post by elementary on Jul 15, 2013 10:57:03 GMT -5
Tom,
Normally I don't buy pet wood at estate/yard sales because it's not labeled. I'm more of a nodule nut than a weird wood guy. This time, when I saw the notes put on the rocks, I bought as much as I could afford. Material isn't as interesting to me if I've lost its origins.
Besides, it will help with the Agate Index as well with some new sites that weren't included yet. (speaking of index, I have two people sending me a ton of new material photos from Oregon and SoCal.
As I said at the top, I'm beginning to get itchy to get back into that pile to see what other specimens are there. I know I put back another SB canyon one, and I'm thinking I should have kept it.
Panamark - wow! 1000? took me long enough! Thanks for noticing.
Lowell
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Post by jakesrocks on Jul 15, 2013 13:27:18 GMT -5
Sad, isn't it Lowell, that we can no longer use the original names for some materials and locations. I ran into a similar problem on another forum for talking about materials found at Coon Hollow. Even after pointing out to them that the name was on not only the California state maps, but also the Geological Survey and BLM maps, I was made to edit the name in my postings. I got around their filters by posting C O O N H O L L O W.
Great post. I'll have to dig around and see which woods I have that you can add. One that I know of that's sitting right in front of me. A piece of opalized wood from Indian Creek in South Dakota. That is, if the name Indian isn't too sensitive to use. LOL. (The Lakota Sioux around here all think this politically correct stuff is dumb by the way).
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Post by Thunder69 on Jul 15, 2013 20:16:51 GMT -5
Man I wish I was a rockhound back in 1982 ...Lived in Cuyama for two years....Never thought about it ...Side note... I did find alot of fossil shells in the mountain area out that way when camping...Lots of sand dollar fossils in perfect condition...They are probally still in the yard of the place we lived at .....Very nice specimens..Lowell, did I send you any wood specimens from out here...If not let me know and I will get you a couple of pieces sent out.....John
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Post by rockpickerforever on Jul 15, 2013 20:28:06 GMT -5
Nice wood, Lowell! I like that "Grassy Mtn" the best. I know what you mean about not knowing location. I've picked up wood from shows and sales, but have no clue where it came from. I've gotten some of the herringbone-type wood, like the Butte Valley, but it could've come from anywhere.
That Mule Canyon almost has a "boggy" look to it. And the second one from Calexico? Calexico is in California, Mexicali is the town in Mexico just south of the border there.
Cool finds! Jean
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Post by elementary on Jul 17, 2013 0:10:15 GMT -5
Jean,
Yep - about Calexico, but I wrote the location as it is written on the specimen. I believe the actual site might be Pinto Mountain on the other side of the border. I have a book that talks about this location but provides no images. The book dates back to 1961 or so which also is the date written on the specimen.
It's exciting finding pieces that have some documentation.
John,
I don't think I have any wood from you. I'll never say no to specimens from you. Thanks for the thought.
(Oops - daughter calling. Time to put her to bed.)
Glad you all are finding the material worth discussing,
Lowell
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2013 11:40:50 GMT -5
Thanks Lowell, I always learn when you make posts like this. I really had nothing to add but a thank you. Please accept that as a virtual pat on the back for a job well done!
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Post by darstcreek77 on Jul 19, 2013 8:06:54 GMT -5
Great stuff pet wood is my fav to collect , I traded tony some stuff for some pet wood great stuff ...
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