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Post by amateurbiologist on Dec 14, 2010 12:57:43 GMT -5
Hello,
I am the Amateur Biologist. But I also enjoy geology. I think all little boys are rockhounds at heart...I can remember sticking odd looking rocks in my pockets everywhere I went as a child. So my inner child has come out and I am officially back into the rock hunting hobby.
I also am an avid herpetologist, and a future biology teacher for the high school level.
So...I am "new" to this hobby. I notice this is about treasure huunting as well, which is good since I also collect old coins. Hmph...I never realized how much of a nerd I am! And I always thought I was so cool...
Anyways, I hope this forum is helpful. I have found some responses a little "snipe-y" to some newbie questions, but I am sure that not everyone is an a-hole.
Hopefully I will be posting results of rock hunting expeditions with my children soon(also father of 5 kids). Thank you.
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Post by Rebel KGC on Dec 15, 2010 22:17:43 GMT -5
;D Welcome to you and yer family; I ALSO started out as a rockhound; and yes, the inner "child hound" still lives... LOL! ;D
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Post by amateurbiologist on Dec 15, 2010 22:22:25 GMT -5
Thank you.
I find my "inner child" has no idead what it wants to do when it grows up...hence all the crazy hobbies I have started in my later years.(I'm only 30 so far.).
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Post by Rebel KGC on Dec 16, 2010 7:37:02 GMT -5
;D Way I "see" is, you have TWO "options"; 1) "Rockhounding" with yer family. 2) WHAT are YOU alone willing to "hunt for" in BAD weather (rain, snow, sleet... stay off BLACK ICE!). THAT will determine yer "inner child" wants/needs... LOL! For You & yer family; "google"... "Gems & Minerals of Northern California" 40,700 "hits"; Then, this MAY be interesting... www.amazon.com/Gems-Minerals-California-Localities-Traveler/dp/155838118X Good Luck! HH! (Happy Hunting!). BTW, I'll be SIXTY, in January, 2011, and I STILL have some of the rocks I found when I was a kid... LOL! The rocks/stones are in my "medicine bag" (aka "mojo bag") Yes, I am "of the blood".
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