Fieldtrip Report:
Fieldtrip Report:
Second
Annual Southeast U.S.
Labor Day Gem Jam!
August 29th-September 1st, 2008
September 1st , Hogg Mine
Report
by: Pete Mailman
Photos by: Pete Mailman
Day 4 Second Annual Labor Day Week-End Gem Jam
Hogg Mine, Troup County Georgia
We had ten M.A.G.M.A. members, ten non-M.A.G.M.A. members and five children in attendance. The day started out with a light drizzle just enough to keep the temp. down and to expose a lot of Beryl and Rose Quartz.
Wild Bill Mitcham gave the opening dig safety speech.
Pete Mailman had a Beryl display with about 30 Beryl specimens from around the world.
And a cab and cut stone display along with what is left of a 35 year old gold nugget collection.
Romin brought along some of his silver jewelry, self designed and hand made, very nice and unique.
A "DIRTY DIGGER AWARD" was given to Kiran Shenoy.
Not to be out done by a young Rock-Hound upstart, Romin got the "ADULT" DIRTY DIGGER AWARD.
Jason Barrett and Hodgehound.
Having a blast!
"BEST FIND" awarded to Hodgehound, great Beryl crystal with Aqua center.
Also a special "THANK-YOU " to Mr Barrett (Amethystguy Sr.) what a funny guy and very helpful to everyone. Pete cooked Hot Dogs and chili, chicken wings and plenty of Watermelon.
A great time was had by everyone, can't wait for 3rd. Annual Labor Day Week-End Gem Jam 2009!
I think someone said it once but it bears repeating,"M.A.G.M.A. ROCKS"
