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In reply to the discussion: Are there any rockhounds here? Or a rock/gem/mineral/gold diggers forum on DU? nt [View all]ripcord
(5,284 posts)41. I started rockhounding when I was around 9
Then I decided I needed to do something with those rocks so I got into making spheres.
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Are there any rockhounds here? Or a rock/gem/mineral/gold diggers forum on DU? nt [View all]
GemDigger
Jan 2019
OP
When we head into April I will mention it again and we can talk about it in more detail.
GemDigger
Feb 2019
#22
I have been saying that if I ever get into an accident that it won't be the accident that gets me,
GemDigger
Feb 2019
#58
Lucky is the man who finds nuggets. All I find is flakes but the joy of digging is worth it.
GemDigger
Feb 2019
#33
Shazam! My son hates it when I decide I want to move. That last load is a bitch.
GemDigger
Feb 2019
#5
3 times in 25 years. The last place was too small and I couldn't get to my dirt/gravel to play with
GemDigger
Feb 2019
#20
Many of the towns in this area have a Gem & Mineral Club and they schedule monthly outings
GemDigger
Feb 2019
#60
I used to belong to a photo club, and similar to here every month was something different
GemDigger
Feb 2019
#18
NH is where I started my love for rocks when I found a piece of granite that was shaped like a bunny
GemDigger
Feb 2019
#72
My brother has made a living off of digging rocks for about 35 years now.
world wide wally
Feb 2019
#30
Know nothing about Rockhounds... But, everything I know about Rock Snakes, I learned from, "Peanuts"
TlalocW
Feb 2019
#35
I have not found any arrowheads (I haven't looked for them) but I have found a hide scraper purely
GemDigger
Feb 2019
#71
Used to be but restrictions on prospecting for gold in California are really strict now
ansible
Feb 2019
#39
I wasn't expecting this much of a response on this thread but now that I have I will do just that nt
GemDigger
Feb 2019
#76
Follow the itch wherever it may take you. Emeralds in NC? I hear them calling my name.
GemDigger
Feb 2019
#84
Robin that had me chuckling, a couple of times. Not laughing at you just your way with words made
GemDigger
Feb 2019
#87
Your have a yard I would give a big toe for. I need both arms and both legs to hobby with.
GemDigger
Feb 2019
#93
I don't know how either. Something about having to put pictures on a hosting site.
GemDigger
Feb 2019
#97