2009 Sawdust: Dion Wright, Sculpture

August 6, 2009

Dion Wright P.O. Box 2472Flagstaff AZ 86003 20-526-1909e-mail to: dionart@aol.com Atta GirlAtta mexicana; leaf-cutter ant mixed metals, 3′, length of ant$2500, shipping extra. Atta mexicana, cut foliage which they take home to feed the fungus they raise underground as their own food source. Like bees, all ant workers are female. “Staff of Aesculapius”Closeup of the […]

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My View – Whaley Studio on BlogTalkRadio!

July 24, 2009

BlogTalkRadio is a format that lots of people are using to bring attention to either their service, trade or personal talent. Recently, one of the people making their way in this venue is Jay Whaley of Whaley Studios – why Blog Talk Radio you ask? I think that the answer to this would be two-fold: […]

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Purchases at the CCRMC Gem Show

July 16, 2009

As promised… I told you about the amazing Blue Onyx from Aragon Enterprises… These are the pieces that went home with me… This sweet little piece of Boulder Opal deserved two photos (be sure you click the picture to see a larger shot). After a little work on the wheel this will be on my […]

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CCRMC’s “Wonderful World of Amber” – Day 2

July 13, 2009

Just a quick posting of some of the photos that I didn’t get up yesterday and photos of more vendors…The Children’s area was busy throughout the show. Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts Webelo’s and kids of all ages kept Ellen Moe and her daughter on their toes. Right across from this bustling area , the guys […]

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CCRMC’s “Wonderful World of Amber”!!!

July 12, 2009

The theme for this year’s CCRMC Gem Show is “The Wonderful World of Amber”! …and what a wonderful world it is! 48th Annual CCRMC Gem ShowVeteran’s AuditoriumCulver at OverlandCulver CityJuly 11th – 10 to 6pmJuly 12th – 10 to 5pmFREE Admission & ParkingRaffle Drawing Hourly First stop the Rotunda features an array of gems, rough, […]

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Two Tourmaline Mines – “The Take”

June 17, 2009

This beauty came out of the Oceanview mine on the first day of the trip! Our take in Tourmaline – several pinks, a few greens, one dark blue and several nice blacks (shorl). A little Aquamarine – only one that is actually cutting material. Ellen Moe found a really nice bi- color Beryl that was […]

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Hot, Dirty & Tired! …and day two!

June 17, 2009

We were dirty, hot, tired and sunburnt to a crisp! The plan was to drive to the Lake Henshaw Resort and camp out overnight and then go to the Himalaya Mine (next door) in the morning. When you read – this camp site offers a few cabins, sites with hookups for those with RVs and […]

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CFMS Trip to Two Tourmaline Mines in Two Days!!!

June 13, 2009

Day One; Mine One! Following an unbelievably quick drive from Orange County to Pala we were getting set up at the top of the hill. Everyone turned in the mine paperwork (BTW – the OceanView has this process perfected! Once you have registered for a day at the mine you get a password to their […]

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Jubilee of Gems Show – La Habra, CA

June 12, 2009

Welcome to the “Jubilee of Gems” – Nancy Bird and her hand nurtured plants have been a long standing fixture at the front door of the North  Orange County Gem & Mineral Club’s Annual Gem Show! Friday June 5th was the exclusive Preview for the La Habra Chamber of Commerce and the local Red Hat Society.  […]

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Chasing the elusive “Green Diamonds”…

June 11, 2009

A Fistful of Diamonds by John B. Robinson We have all heard the term “Blood Diamonds” and many have seen the film, Robinson throws the grity reality of the diamond trade in the Congo in your face in this fast paced thriller! Lonny, diamontaire from a family tradition of diamontaires is looking to cement his […]

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