Following a colder than expected night, our little band of rock hounds broke camp and headed to the “Meet – Up” spot in the front parking lot for Day Two: Himalaya Tourmaline Dig.
People were waiting for us when we got there – we signed waivers and picked up some last minute necessities at the general store.
I really want to say a BIG THANK YOU – to the Henshaw Resort and their great staff…especially our buddy Raoul who expertly guided the first group of diggers to the dig site entrance so we could wait for late arrivals.
Bobby and I finally packed it in at 11:00am and lead the rest of the group up to the dig site.
We were greeted by the energetic and knowledgeable manager, Denise and mine owner, Chris Rose.
By the time we arrived Intros and Instructions had already been handled and folks were digging in!
Raffle Tickets were issued upon arrival and we found out quickly why…drawings were held throughout the day for a variety of great prizes! Sunstone from the Spectrum Sunstone Mine – Crystals – Faceted Gems – Gemmy Blue Chalcedony – 50lb bag of High Grade Ore and more!
…a quick shout out to Kim & Frank for bringing a stack of Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwiches that they shared with everyone!
…and to NOCGMS’s own Wendy Erskine – I don’t think I have ever seen a more stylish digger!
Kids, dirt and water on a warm day…how can you go wrong? …I think that Charli would agree – this trouper dug for two days and camped out with us!
Jasmine is an aspiring lapidary and jewelry designer – her finds will be used in her jewelry!
Pat & Burel LaRue of the CFMS had a ball! Pat told me that it had been close to ten years since they had participated in a fieldtrip. You couldn’t tell they were troupers and held out to the very end…and were pretty productive!
The day was very productive! I think that everyone found something that put a smile on their face!
Thank you Chris & Denise for opening the dig on what is normally your day off and for the relaxed day of fun in the sun…oh and the grasshoppers!
Of course we made another stop at the Round-Up restaurant at the Lake Henshaw Resort before heading home.
Robert & Janine enjoyed a rare opportunity to view the mine before heading home!
Re-Create this trip with your family!
Himalaya Tourmaline Dig http://highdesertgems.com
Lake Henshaw Resort http://lakehenshawresort.com
Oceanview Mine http://digforgems.com
Photos – I share credit with Robert Thirlaway and Janine Arp
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