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washatonian	Agate Anouncement May 7 2008, 4:07 PM EDT \| Post edited: May 7 2008, 4:07 PM EDT For all you agate affecionado's who may care care, might care or really don't care. AGATE AWARENESS MONTH is >>>>>>>>>> May 7th - June 7th >>> Agate Contest & Photo Invitation extended to all (USA) Agate addicts irregardless of degree of addiction. **** Simple rules ***** (1)Document your NEW AGATE find ( found during AA Retreat ) eg: location,date & how found. (2)Submit a clear photo(s) of your new found agate(s) by (3)POSTING for all to see. AGATE AWARDS >>>>>>>>> awarded to each agate honoree in (3) Three Catagories 1 .................SIZE 2..................COLOR 3..................UNIQENESS Post reply 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you find this valuable? Do you? Keyword tags: AGATE PHOTO CONTEST
aubreyreynolds9@gmai	1. RE: Agate Anouncement May 7 2008, 4:17 PM EDT \| Post edited: May 7 2008, 4:17 PM EDT Does this have to be a new site or can the agate be found in a known site? Did you see my photo of Alabama Paint Rock Agate? Bill Reynolds Post reply Do you find this valuable?
TallTomSr	2. RE: Agate Anouncement May 7 2008, 4:26 PM EDT \| Post edited: May 7 2008, 4:26 PM EDT The site of the find does not have to be new. The find however does have to be a new find. No pulling out uncle henry's twenty pounder from 1942, or the twelve pounder you found at boyscout camp ten years ago. All entered agates must have been found between mya 7th of 2008 to june 6th of 2008 finale posting date june 7th of 2008. In the size catagory include weight, length,height,and thickness. All genuine agates are invited to jump in no region restrictions. Yes I did see the paint rock agate post it is a very good looking stone, wish we had some of those up here in washington. Good Hunting Tom Post reply Do you find this valuable?
washatonian	3. RE: Agate Anouncement May 7 2008, 4:33 PM EDT \| Post edited: May 7 2008, 4:33 PM EDT "Does this have to be a new site or can the agate be found in a known site? Did you see my photo of Alabama Paint Rock Agate? Bill Reynolds" Gee Bill..........good question. Have never seen a motherlode of agate and or deposits. I would have to confess 99% of my agate finds are pure luck and happen-chance discovery. Don't have any known agate mines/pockets/pit/deposits/etc.....to my limited knowledge in our neck of the woods. Whats your thoughts??? Sent your package off to you in todays mail by the way> :) Andy Post reply Do you find this valuable?
washatonian	4. RE: Agate Anouncement May 7 2008, 4:48 PM EDT \| Post edited: May 7 2008, 4:48 PM EDT Agate has the power to harmonize yin and yang, the positive and negative forces that hold the universe in place. A soothing and calming stone, Agate works slowly but brings great strength. Its multiple layers can bring hidden layers to light. Spiritually, Agate raises consciousness and links into collective consciousness and awareness of the oneness of life. It encourages quiet contemplation and assimilation of life experiences, leading to spiritual growth and inner stability. Agate stabilizes the aura, eliminating and transforming negative energies. Its cleansing effect is powerful at the physical and emotional levels. Placed on the heart, it heals the emotional dis-ease that prevents acceptance of love. Placed on the abdomen or taken as an elixir, Agate stimulates the digestive process and relieves gastritis. It heals the eyes, stomach, and uterus; it cleanses the lymphatic system and the pancreas; it strengthens blood vessels and heals skin disorders. Post reply 2 out of 2 found this valuable. Do you find this valuable? Do you?
pvjjh	5. RE: Agate Anouncement May 7 2008, 5:20 PM EDT \| Post edited: May 7 2008, 5:20 PM EDT "Agate has the power to harmonize yin and yang, the positive and negative forces that hold the universe in place. A soothing and calming stone, Agate works slowly but brings great strength. Its multiple layers can bring hidden layers to light. Spiritually, Agate raises consciousness and links into collective consciousness and awareness of the oneness of life. It encourages quiet contemplation and assimilation of life experiences, leading to spiritual growth and inner stability. Agate stabilizes the aura, eliminating and transforming negative energies. Its cleansing effect is powerful at the physical and emotional levels. Placed on the heart, it heals the emotional dis-ease that prevents acceptance of love. Placed on the abdomen or taken as an elixir, Agate stimulates the digestive process and relieves gastritis. It heals the eyes, stomach, and uterus; it cleanses the lymphatic system and the pancreas; it strengthens blood vessels and heals skin disorders. " Geez Andy, you after reading all this, you may never se the titanic again! Heck it could be the death of me sending it off. ;-) whoa is me, what am I to do??? Post reply Do you find this valuable?
TallTomSr	6. RE: Agate Anouncement May 7 2008, 5:24 PM EDT \| Post edited: May 7 2008, 5:24 PM EDT "Geez Andy, you after reading all this, you may never se the titanic again! Heck it could be the death of me sending it off. ;-) whoa is me, what am I to do??? " LOL JUst going to have to make out the will and send the stone. Or make Andy send you another one before you send him the "titanic" back :-) Tom Post reply Do you find this valuable?
washatonian	7. RE: Agate Anouncement May 7 2008, 5:54 PM EDT \| Post edited: May 7 2008, 5:54 PM EDT Hoping to find one worthy of a cut rather than a tumble. Sun is shining more, days of sunlight R longer and this could be the day,ok maybe tomorrow that another NW Nugget will come to light. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
pvjjh	8. RE: Agate Anouncement May 7 2008, 8:55 PM EDT \| Post edited: May 7 2008, 8:55 PM EDT Go get'm Andy! Post reply Do you find this valuable?
aubreyreynolds9@gmai	9. RE: Agate Anouncement May 7 2008, 11:25 PM EDT Tom I posted a piece of agate that Billie Ann and I made. I hope to do something nice with your carnelian you are sending. Andy I am sending your agate and a mineral specimen tomorrow. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
TallTomSr	10. RE: Agate Anouncement May 8 2008, 4:30 AM EDT \| Post edited: May 8 2008, 4:30 AM EDT Very Nice agate pendant Bill. I will send out the carnelian this weekend to you. Hey Andy good agates dude, That banded one by itself would make a very nice cab, love the color and shading of that one. Good score for sure. It is truly going to be a shame to have to take your agate miester title,he he he, but it must be done for the honor of the "Queen" Good Hunting Tom Post reply Do you find this valuable?
washatonian	11. RE: Agate Anouncement May 8 2008, 10:38 AM EDT "Very Nice agate pendant Bill. I will send out the carnelian this weekend to you. Hey Andy good agates dude, That banded one by itself would make a very nice cab, love the color and shading of that one. Good score for sure. It is truly going to be a shame to have to take your agate miester title,he he he, but it must be done for the honor of the "Queen" Good Hunting Tom" Yes that banded one was different. Not that impressed with my photo's though.I was hoping for a little better clarity. Joined our local Lakeside Gem and Mineral Club last night attending for only the 2nd time in 45 yrs.The place was packed when I got there approx 40 people, so I quietly grabbed a folded chair, open it and took a seat......................................................Momentarily. My butt no sooner hit the seat when the chair collasped and I went DOWN........where is the camera when you need it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well needless to say I created a little excitement in the room for a moment. HE HE.Seems someone forgot to remove the group of five folded chairs from their inventory. When new business rolled around on the agenda someone immiediatly made a motion for the club to purchase 20 new chairs which they seconded. So I have already made an impact on the club causing change. I figured if I had that kind of impact I better join the club :) >>>>>> which I did Post reply Do you find this valuable?
aubreyreynolds9@gmai	12. RE: Agate Anouncement May 8 2008, 11:12 AM EDT Andy, it sounds like you made a real hit (he he) at the meeting. Those folks should consider themselves lucky to have you. Did you mention our group? Bill Post reply Do you find this valuable?
TallTomSr	13. RE: Agate Anouncement May 8 2008, 2:46 PM EDT \| Post edited: May 8 2008, 2:46 PM EDT Well Andy Way to make an impact!! I hope you have a great time in that group. Perhaps with your enthusiasm for fossils and agates and wood you will meet like minded people and we can add to our outing group. You didn't say if you were going to make it to sagebrush's on the 7th of june. Keep us posted as to the local club going's on and if they take non club members on field trips. Take Care Tom Post reply Do you find this valuable?
washatonian	14. RE: Anouncement May 8 2008, 2:49 PM EDT \| Post edited: May 8 2008, 2:49 PM EDT "Andy, it sounds like you made a real hit (he he) at the meeting. Those folks should consider themselves lucky to have you. Did you mention our group? Bill " Yeee Ha.........even made myself laugh at all the unneccessary attention. The room was a beehive of committee reports, drawings,field trip info etc.........so i did not get a chance to mention the active C&T wiki. They are planning on a Carnelian agate trip to Bickleton area of state. Saw a # of them last night polished.They weren't very translucent though. Bill how big of an agate can be cut with a 6" saw? Andy Post reply Do you find this valuable?
TallTomSr	15. RE: Anouncement May 8 2008, 3:09 PM EDT \| Post edited: May 8 2008, 3:09 PM EDT Bickleton isn't very far from my yougest daughter. She is in goldendale. I have seen alot of carnelian but like you say most are not real translucent. I find the carnelians that are found around alot of yellow agates are more translucent. Like the carnelians in Adna where the is petrified wood but few yellow agates are sort of cloudy yet the ones I find down below chehalis are alot clearer wher I also find alot of yellow and white agates. Tom Post reply Do you find this valuable?
washatonian	16. Tangerine Agate Pic May 12 2008, 2:34 AM EDT Tom this is not a beach pebble agate he he.Found in neighboring county gravel pit yesterday along with some smaller ones found some wood and a large log Post reply Do you find this valuable?
TallTomSr	17. RE: Tangerine Agate Pic May 12 2008, 3:24 AM EDT "Tom this is not a beach pebble agate he he.Found in neighboring county gravel pit yesterday along with some smaller ones found some wood and a large log" Very nice Andy Great color and nice size. what did the open end look like, crystal or pale or banding? I take it the log may be petrified? let us know. Tom Post reply Do you find this valuable?
washatonian	18. RE: Tangerine Agate Pic May 12 2008, 7:30 AM EDT "Very nice Andy Great color and nice size. what did the open end look like, crystal or pale or banding? I take it the log may be petrified" YES INDEED THE LOG IS APPROX THREE AND A HALF FT. Oops.and I would guess about 16-22 "inches in diamenter.Sitting in an area that looked like it was set aside instead of sent to the crusher.Going to go back there and see if any em[ployment openings exist. I want the job of removing that log!Maybe they might give it away( I doubt it)Maybe they would donate it to the muesum(possible)Maybe they would sell it(it's logical)Maybe they would accept a bribe...............Ha..................the story continues. The tangerine agate looks clear and solid, no visable sign of crystalization.I do not really detect any banding.Doesn't feel quite as heavy as the titanic. Post reply Do you find this valuable?
TallTomSr	19. RE: Tangerine Agate Pic May 12 2008, 11:21 AM EDT Good Luck on the log. Sounds like a beauty. The tangerine agate is a good one too. Keep up the hunt still a couple of weeks yet. Good Hunting Tom Post reply Do you find this valuable?

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