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2naSalit

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15. That's good to know...

Fri Feb 1, 2019, 12:34 AM

Feb 2019

I always wondered about his username but never felt confident to ask. I suspected it might have something to do with 3M because he's in Minnesota.

I'd rather that it's indicative of his love for rockhounding.

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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

One of the reasons I live in 2naSalit Feb 2019 #1

Sweet! Why I am in this corner. GemDigger Feb 2019 #3

Yup. 2naSalit Feb 2019 #4

Read my #5 below and tell me what you think? GemDigger Feb 2019 #7

I like that idea, I gon't always like to go alone because 2naSalit Feb 2019 #8

When we head into April I will mention it again and we can talk about it in more detail. GemDigger Feb 2019 #22

I agree. 2naSalit Feb 2019 #26

I'm near Missoula. MontanaMama Feb 2019 #49

Hi guys! I'm just a little west of Kalispell. Maru Kitteh Feb 2019 #36

That's ME exactly. MontanaMama Feb 2019 #46

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

Right? How many times have you got the rolling eyes? lol. I will say Maru Kitteh Feb 2019 #68

It's so much easier to dust/clean rocks that it is knick knacks. GemDigger Feb 2019 #94

That is one neck of the woods that I have not gone picking yet. GemDigger Feb 2019 #57

Me either...other than Flathead Lake. MontanaMama Feb 2019 #62

we are in OREGON. MY hubby goes Goldmining in Washington state. trueblue2007 Feb 2019 #32

Lucky is the man who finds nuggets. All I find is flakes but the joy of digging is worth it. GemDigger Feb 2019 #33

Hiya GemDigger! MontanaMama Feb 2019 #2

Shazam! My son hates it when I decide I want to move. That last load is a bitch. GemDigger Feb 2019 #5

I think that'd be great! MontanaMama Feb 2019 #16

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

See my #22 above. GemDigger Feb 2019 #24

It's great to talk about something else! 2naSalit Feb 2019 #27

Are there no internet sites to get people together in your area? csziggy Feb 2019 #48

Many of the towns in this area have a Gem & Mineral Club and they schedule monthly outings GemDigger Feb 2019 #60

I just started collecting agates 2naSalit Feb 2019 #6

Raw agates are mesmerizing too. GemDigger Feb 2019 #9

I got into it as a child 2naSalit Feb 2019 #14

I used to belong to a photo club, and similar to here every month was something different GemDigger Feb 2019 #18

Yeah those aren't the best discoveries. 2naSalit Feb 2019 #21

Wow! Agates on river banks? MontanaMama Feb 2019 #17

Indeed! No digging required! 2naSalit Feb 2019 #23

I am going to do that this spring. MontanaMama Feb 2019 #54

I'm pretty close to a 2naSalit Feb 2019 #56

Wait...is it Lolo? MontanaMama Feb 2019 #59

Wait, now I have to look again to make sure! 2naSalit Feb 2019 #61

Correction, LOL111 2naSalit Feb 2019 #63

You got me on that one! MontanaMama Feb 2019 #66

Oooh yes! 2naSalit Feb 2019 #69

I believe a lot of it is on public land. MontanaMama Feb 2019 #88

Staying tuned...nt 2naSalit Feb 2019 #91

Just got the word that MontanaMama Feb 2019 #99

The only thing a rock hound near a creek has to fear is GemDigger Feb 2019 #102

Thanks! I might 2naSalit Feb 2019 #103

It is very detailed and worth the money. GemDigger Feb 2019 #104

That looks like MontanaMama Feb 2019 #105

Right after spring runoff is the best time for river hunting. GemDigger Feb 2019 #29

I am looking forward to 2naSalit Feb 2019 #70

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

Ha! 2naSalit Feb 2019 #75

You mean like Andy Dufresne? RockRaven Feb 2019 #10

I need to watch that again. I have seen it once and I cried like a baby. GemDigger Feb 2019 #13

You could send a DM to MineralMan... SidDithers Feb 2019 #11

Ahh his name does speak for him. Thanks GemDigger Feb 2019 #12

That's good to know... 2naSalit Feb 2019 #15

I figured him MontanaMama Feb 2019 #19

Hi. I spent several years selling mineral specimens MineralMan Feb 2019 #45

Hi MineralMan, thanks for stopping in. GemDigger Feb 2019 #64

Yessir. 912gdm Feb 2019 #25

Yes, feeling out for other hobbyists, hoping there was a forum here and. GemDigger Feb 2019 #28

do the petition for a subgroup in topics. 912gdm Feb 2019 #34

I will look into it and see what I can do. GemDigger Feb 2019 #67

I'd "subscribe". n/t Wawannabe Feb 2019 #106

My brother has made a living off of digging rocks for about 35 years now. world wide wally Feb 2019 #30

I envy him. Green with envy. GemDigger Feb 2019 #31

Know nothing about Rockhounds... But, everything I know about Rock Snakes, I learned from, "Peanuts" TlalocW Feb 2019 #35

Rock snakes are dangerous. GemDigger Feb 2019 #65

Rockhound checkin in! Wawannabe Feb 2019 #37

I have not found any arrowheads (I haven't looked for them) but I have found a hide scraper purely GemDigger Feb 2019 #71

Try Paul McCartneys ex-wife. PCIntern Feb 2019 #38

Hahaha, I remember hearing about that. GemDigger Feb 2019 #73

Used to be but restrictions on prospecting for gold in California are really strict now ansible Feb 2019 #39

There are restrictions here but not as strict as CA. GemDigger Feb 2019 #74

Love my rocks! backtoblue Feb 2019 #40

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

I started rockhounding when I was around 9 ripcord Feb 2019 #41

awesome, I have almost bought a sphere machine a bunch of times cbdo2007 Feb 2019 #43

Despite all the noise its how I relax ripcord Feb 2019 #50

Suiseki at its best! That one is beautiful too. GemDigger Feb 2019 #78

Beautiful! MLAA Feb 2019 #51

Please tell me more about this?!?! MontanaMama Feb 2019 #53

Hehe I just said the same thing and sent my son a text saying just that. GemDigger Feb 2019 #79

I got my kiddo a metal detector for Christmas... MontanaMama Feb 2019 #89

Once he is able to get out and use it he will like it more. If not, GemDigger Feb 2019 #92

Beautiful piece! I want to touch it and look at it real close :) GemDigger Feb 2019 #77

Rockhound here in the Kansas City area cbdo2007 Feb 2019 #42

Sounds like you have a nice little stash of rocks. GemDigger Feb 2019 #80

I've busted a few hundred pounds of them.... cbdo2007 Feb 2019 #95

AR has diamonds too Wawannabe Feb 2019 #107

Definitely here! DFW Feb 2019 #44

Wow! That is a big piece! Love the picture. GemDigger Feb 2019 #83

I'm in North Carolina. momto3 Feb 2019 #47

Follow the itch wherever it may take you. Emeralds in NC? I hear them calling my name. GemDigger Feb 2019 #84

The Gem show just opened in Tucson this week. MLAA Feb 2019 #52

I have been wanting too go there for years. GemDigger Feb 2019 #85

And if you did manage to drag yourself out of the show... MLAA Feb 2019 #100

There is that. 70 sounds so comforting right now. GemDigger Feb 2019 #101

Our sixteen year old grandson is a 'rock hound' and a 'detectorist'. Tikki Feb 2019 #55

The detector is on my wish list. GemDigger Feb 2019 #86

I am mickswalkabout41 Feb 2019 #81

You All Are So Lucky RobinA Feb 2019 #82

Robin that had me chuckling, a couple of times. Not laughing at you just your way with words made GemDigger Feb 2019 #87

I live in northern NM rusty fender Feb 2019 #90

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

It really is amazing rusty fender Feb 2019 #96

I don't know how either. Something about having to put pictures on a hosting site. GemDigger Feb 2019 #97

Wow! rusty fender Feb 2019 #98

any mods on? guidance for this group/topic? 912gdm Feb 2019 #108

I sent in a request to the admins late on Friday. GemDigger Feb 2019 #109