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fancyfree1950
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H ello from Ill. May 2, 2010 11:20:21 GMT -5

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Post by fancyfree1950 on May 2, 2010 11:20:21 GMT -5

I just found this site, and I'm in LOVE

I have been a rockhound all my life, but just found out there are others.
Hubby is into gold prspecting,and we are members of GPAA. Last summer we went to Nome, Alaska, and he got gold and I got Garnets. On the way home we stopped in Philipsburg at the sapphire mine. Got a couple of cuttable stones. Now I am really hooked.
The travel channel had some treasure shows on and that got me looking online for more info.Stumbled onto this site and really want to say "THANK YOU" to all for this site and all the great info.I'll be back often

donniestreasures
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H ello from Ill. May 2, 2010 13:24:13 GMT -5

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Post by donniestreasures on May 2, 2010 13:24:13 GMT -5

Hi, I'm new too! I am also hooked on rocks. Not so much hounding 'cause I can't really do that. But I love cutting, grinding, polishing & tumbling what rock I am able to get my hands on. I also love to make jewelry with the results of my labor.
Donnie

www.donniestreasures.com
www.bonanza.com/booths/DonniesTreasures

Doug
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H ello from Ill. May 3, 2010 10:44:17 GMT -5

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Post by Doug on May 3, 2010 10:44:17 GMT -5

Glad that you found us!! I have cut a few of those Montana sapphires, but most are just too small for my old eyes to handle anymore. I am also glad that I am not the only one who brings rocks back from wherever they travel. You should consider trying to come down for the roundup at the end of July, people from all over the country attend and it is great. Newcomers are always welcome.