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 Well, dear friends, we've returned from the Quartzsite Shows! After 5 weeks in the deserts of Arizona, we're back to the chill of Fresno, and planning a busy year of mining and field trips. 

My never ending thanks go out to my partner, Mr. Al, his lovely lady Sarah and my darling Laura, who had to do without me for that long month-plus. The only folks who had it harder than her were our great hosts at Tyson Wells.

The friends and business connections that we established made it a great time, despite the slowness of the shows. Please be sure to support your local rock shop, Gem & Mineral Society, and show dealers when possible. Times are tough, and they need our support.

We're planning on field trips every month this Spring, and hope that members will host trips in their areas. If you need help, be sure to enlist your fellow members in the task. We're here to help you be successful.

See you in the field, dear friends!

                                          Kris

On the advice of a sensible attorney friend, I've added a liability disclaimer to each Field Trip announcement. This is to cover my a*s.
The disclaimer does not imply any unusual danger.
Fact is, a sensible individual is far more likely to come to harm in their own neighborhood than out in "the wild." I do my best to assure that my own Field Trips maximize comfort and accessibility, and are "family friendly."
I recommend traveling to any "off road" destination with no less than 2 vehicles. Thankfully, I've yet to experience any of the horror stories I've read of danger and deprivation, due to my penchant for over-planning.

The mountains and desert can be dangerous to the unprepared, but on the average, crossing the street in town is far more deadly.

Kris, the Site Admin