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elexem
Cryo-Genie was FUN!
Jun 29 2008, 12:31 AM EDT | Post edited: Jun 29 2008, 12:31 AM EDT
We recently visited the Cryo-Genie mine & had a blast (pun fully intended). Dana, the mine owner, gave our family of 4 a private mine tour & then let us dig in the tailings. The tour was absolutely fascinating & Dana was such a hospitable host. We had fun digging in the tailings & there were probably only about 4 other people around digging with us. It was very cold at the end of May when we were there, but we stayed until our fingers were too numb to move. Of course, we didn't find anything gigantic, but we found several pencil-lead sized tourmaline pieces - one was even pink + green!
I can't wait to make this an annual trip! Thanks, Dana! 7  out of 7 found this valuable. Do you?    
Keyword tags: Cryo-Genie Pala tourmaline
aubreyreynolds9@gmai
aubreyreynolds9@gmai
1. RE: Cryo-Genie was FUN!
Jun 29 2008, 7:48 AM EDT | Post edited: Jun 29 2008, 7:48 AM EDT
"We recently visited the Cryo-Genie mine & had a blast (pun fully intended). Dana, the mine owner, gave our family of 4 a private mine tour & then let us dig in the tailings. The tour was absolutely fascinating & Dana was such a hospitable host. We had fun digging in the tailings & there were probably only about 4 other people around digging with us. It was very cold at the end of May when we were there, but we stayed until our fingers were too numb to move. Of course, we didn't find anything gigantic, but we found several pencil-lead sized tourmaline pieces - one was even pink + green!
I can't wait to make this an annual trip! Thanks, Dana!"
I am glad to hear you had a great time. Do you have any pictures? We have heard about problems at the Himalaya Mine so it is encouraging to hear about a positive experience at Cry-Genie mine. Could I post your report on the National Directory?
Bill Do you find this valuable?    

elexem
2. RE: Cryo-Genie was FUN!
Jun 29 2008, 1:20 PM EDT | Post edited: Jun 29 2008, 1:20 PM EDT
Hi Bill,
I do have some photos of our "finds" but I have no idea how to post them here. I think I'll just try to email them to you. We are absolute novices, but are now officially addicted. I saw in your bio that you enjoy treasure hunting in AZ. Where do you go? We live in Tucson.
Feel free to post my report anywhere you wish - share the fun! Do you find this valuable?    
TallTomSr
TallTomSr
3. RE: Cryo-Genie was FUN!
Jun 29 2008, 1:31 PM EDT | Post edited: Jun 29 2008, 1:31 PM EDT
To post pics just hit the easy edit button. Put the cursor on the space you want to add the pic. hit the delete buttonon your keyboard to dlear the space. click image on the easy edit panel and select and add your image. hope that helps.
Tom 1  out of 1 found this valuable. Do you?    
aubreyreynolds9@gmai
aubreyreynolds9@gmai
4. RE: Cryo-Genie was FUN!
Jun 29 2008, 1:36 PM EDT | Post edited: Jun 29 2008, 1:36 PM EDT
I love Tucson. We have a great time when we go to the Big Show, We have stayed in Green Valley at a home we rented for the week. There are so many places in AZ.( Beautiful State.) I have posted several sites on the National Directory page.
Bill 2  out of 2 found this valuable. Do you?    
aubreyreynolds9@gmai
aubreyreynolds9@gmai
5. RE: Cryo-Genie was FUN!
Jun 29 2008, 1:41 PM EDT | Post edited: Jun 29 2008, 1:41 PM EDT
A second method is to go to Photo Gallery click (ADD PICTURE) a pop up will ask if you want to browse your pictures. Click browse an follow the instructions. You can add comments to your pictures. You can also create an album.
Bill
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elexem
6. RE: Cryo-Genie was FUN!
Jun 29 2008, 2:24 PM EDT | Post edited: Jun 29 2008, 2:24 PM EDT
Thanks guys! I got the pic posted in the About Me page! Do you find this valuable?    
aubreyreynolds9@gmai
aubreyreynolds9@gmai
7. RE: Cryo-Genie was FUN!
Jun 29 2008, 2:37 PM EDT | Post edited: Jun 29 2008, 2:37 PM EDT
As you post more pictures you might want to create your own photo gallery. You first add pictures to the gallery as I outlined, Then you clicK create album. Once the album is created you can add as many pictures as you want. I will post your report and pictures to California in the National Directory.
Bill Do you find this valuable?    
aubreyreynolds9@gmai
aubreyreynolds9@gmai
8. RE: Cryo-Genie was FUN!
Jun 29 2008, 2:49 PM EDT | Post edited: Jun 29 2008, 2:49 PM EDT
There are some Az folks on the WIKI wanting to get together to rock hunt.
Bill Do you find this valuable?    
pvjjh
pvjjh
9. RE: Cryo-Genie was FUN!
Jun 30 2008, 4:07 PM EDT | Post edited: Jun 30 2008, 4:07 PM EDT
"We recently visited the Cryo-Genie mine & had a blast (pun fully intended). Dana, the mine owner, gave our family of 4 a private mine tour & then let us dig in the tailings. The tour was absolutely fascinating & Dana was such a hospitable host. We had fun digging in the tailings & there were probably only about 4 other people around digging with us. It was very cold at the end of May when we were there, but we stayed until our fingers were too numb to move. Of course, we didn't find anything gigantic, but we found several pencil-lead sized tourmaline pieces - one was even pink + green!
I can't wait to make this an annual trip! Thanks, Dana!"
This is so good to hear after as others have stated about the Himalaya mine. Tourmaline is a cool gem and so beautiful. I have order material (RMM Remote Mining Material) and when screen and sorting, I keep every little chip. lol It is pretty stuff. Glad you had a good trip and are reedy to go back. That is a good sign about any dig site. Hope you can start searching in AZ and close to home. There has to be lots of stuff there. Have fun and keep reporting you trips and finds. Keep Rockin'! Paul 1  out of 1 found this valuable. Do you?    

MomLadyBarbara
10. RE: Cryo-Genie was FUN!
Jul 4 2009, 2:20 PM EDT | Post edited: Jul 4 2009, 2:20 PM EDT
I live in Mesa Az and I am taking my two grandsons 8 & 9 to San Diego to do the family thing and want very much to go hunting for tourmaline who could tell me the best place to go and the cheapest I really don't want to pay for the kids and only want to
dig for about 4 hours any ideas. Also would love to get together and find places in AZ to go hunting will post an e - address
if any takers I will be happy to organize and do the foot work for the group. Thanks Barbara Do you find this valuable?    
jakesrocks
jakesrocks
11. RE: Cryo-Genie was FUN!
Jul 4 2009, 3:56 PM EDT | Post edited: Jul 4 2009, 3:56 PM EDT
"I live in Mesa Az and I am taking my two grandsons 8 & 9 to San Diego to do the family thing and want very much to go hunting for tourmaline who could tell me the best place to go and the cheapest I really don't want to pay for the kids and only want to
dig for about 4 hours any ideas. Also would love to get together and find places in AZ to go hunting will post an e - address
if any takers I will be happy to organize and do the foot work for the group. Thanks Barbara "
Hi Barbara, First off, Welcome to the wiki. If you'll check the bottom of this page, you'll find lots of info about tourmaline. Just click on any of them, and start reading the content. Some of our members live in the area, and may be able to guide you to good hunting areas. Kids are always fun on rockhounding trips. Those young eyes can spot things that us older folks miss. Have fun, and good luck.
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pvjjh
pvjjh
12. RE: Cryo-Genie was FUN!
Jul 4 2009, 7:43 PM EDT | Post edited: Jul 4 2009, 7:43 PM EDT
"I live in Mesa Az and I am taking my two grandsons 8 & 9 to San Diego to do the family thing and want very much to go hunting for tourmaline who could tell me the best place to go and the cheapest I really don't want to pay for the kids and only want to
dig for about 4 hours any ideas. Also would love to get together and find places in AZ to go hunting will post an e - address
if any takers I will be happy to organize and do the foot work for the group. Thanks Barbara "
Hi Barbara, welcome to the wiki. Hope you find it as much fun and full of info as many of us do.

As for the tourmaline, there are a couple of real addicts on here. Hopefully they will chime in on this thread. You may want to read this thread, the last couple of pages at least which talks about the Cryo-Genie mine being closed but other mining options in the area. Here is the link: http://cash-and-treasures-wiki.travelchannel.com/thread/1074913/Oh+I+want+to+go+hunt+tourmaline...?offset=180&maxResults=20
I think this is the link to the second to last page.

Be sure to take some pics of your trip and post them along with a trip report. Have fun and good luck with the tourmaline. It is some great stuff! :-)

Paul Do you find this valuable?    

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