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Name: Pat Williams
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Date: 2009-03-02
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| Email: era_Williams5710@damailbox.com |
Comments: cool site
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Name: Carolyn A. Taylor
http://google.com
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Date: 2009-01-03
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| Email: moonchildh2o@yahoo.com |
Comments: Here at Ft.Hood TX but moving to Ft.Benning, GA soon.
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Name: Ray Hess
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Date: 2008-11-19
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| Email: rayoneputt@yahoo.com |
Comments: Very nice. I hope to make a dig.
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Name: Angel Moore
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Date: 2008-09-19
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| Email: keema61@yahoo.com |
Comments: I just found out about ya. I live in the next county over can't wait to get there and start diggin.
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Name: ANTHONY. K. NEIL
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Date: 2008-04-27
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| Email: citibank290@yahoo.com |
Comments: Citigroup,
No. 1, Idowu Taylor Street
Victoria Island, Lagos – Nigeria.
Tel: 234 80-6390-0090 Ext. 1102; Fax: 234 1 7603452
Ref: CITI/CMB/324/08
Dear Beneficiary,
YOUR PAYMENT VIA CITIBANK VISA CARD
This is to inform you that we have been directed by the incumbentgovernment in Nigeria to handle the final release of few foreigncontractors’ payment a...(trimmed)
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Name: Cher Murphy
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Date: 2008-04-16
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| Email: sexy_tiger_lady49@yahoo.com |
Comments: I can't wait to come dig. This is definatley on my bucketlist..already done the swim with the sharks, now this is next on the list...can't wait
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Name: Mark Moreland
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Date: 2008-04-02
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| Email: MMore19259@roadrunner.com |
Comments: Can't wait to come down with a group to hunt the Hog Mine.Let me know how to get in.
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Name: Timi
https://support.brooklyn.cuny.edu/member.php?u=106
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Date: 2008-03-17
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| Email: timi345@yahoo.com |
Comments: https://support.brooklyn.cuny.edu/member.php?u=106
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Name: Roderick
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Date: 2008-02-08
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| Email: naturaltreasures@comcast.net |
Comments: hey Rodney, just a shout out I was here looking at all the hogg mine pictures getting ready for the dig out there in the morning, Ill be putting my finds up a few days after and Ill email the page to you if ya have time and wanna check em out, best wishes.
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Name: Nathaniel Dixon
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Date: 2008-01-15
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| Email: dixonusa@comcast.net |
Comments: I am new to rock hounding. Looking forward to your next East Coast digg.
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Name: MARLIN MILLION
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Date: 2007-09-25
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| Email: mmillion6@charter.net |
Comments: MY WIFE AND I WENT TO ABBEVILLE SC AT THE DIAMOND HILL MINE. WE HAD A BLAST AND FOUND ALOT OF NICE STUFF THANK YOU FOR THE EXPERIENCE THANKS MARLIN
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Name: Syble Cranford
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Date: 2007-09-24
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| Email: syblcranford@yahoo.com |
Comments: Rodney, I would like to know when the next dig at the Hogg mine and the Clear Crystal mine will be. I have visited your Hogg mine last March and was very pleased with what I found. Thanks, Syble
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Name: Lisa Morgan
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Date: 2007-08-31
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| Email: Tlisa2@aol.com |
Comments: I am from Mississippi, but am working in Georgia and looking forward to visiting!
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Name: Robert Rieder
http://www.RiederFamily.us
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Date: 2007-08-23
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| Email: rrieder@earthlink.net |
Comments: Nice info. Thanks for keeping this together. I have three young kids and are thinking of taking a trip south (from MA) to spend some time digging. I'll let you know how it turns out...
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Name: Anton aka DigDug
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Date: 2007-08-02
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| Email: pokitrokitt@hotmail.com |
Comments: Rodney aka Amethyst King is a heck of a guy! All should have the pleasure of meeting him!
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Name: Pat Becker
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Date: 2007-07-04
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| Email: pebecker@comcast.net |
Comments: I'm from Indiana. Saw Cash and Treasures on the travel channel. Mining for gems sounds like fun. I would like to give it a try sometime. Great web site. Very informative.
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Name: Victoria DuPree
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Date: 2007-07-01
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| Email: vdupree@comcast.net |
Comments: Love the site. When is the next dig in LaGrange? Is Jackson Crossroads still open? Can't seem to find the info on the webpage. Thanks. Victoria
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Name: Sherry Schwarz
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Date: 2007-06-29
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| Email: sherrs98@aol.com |
Comments: Viewed Travel channel last nite. Super learning experience! Can't wait to visit. SS
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Name: Jaime B
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Date: 2007-06-29
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| Email: j_lee2bess98@yahoo.com |
Comments: Caught the show on The Travel Channel. We live in GA and would love to give it a try. Looks like an amazing adventure.
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Name: Wendy S
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Date: 2007-06-28
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| Email: icema26@bellsouth.net |
Comments: Saw the show on GPTV, how cool. Our 8 yr old daughter was so excited. We plan to visit soon.
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Name: linda mccarthy
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Date: 2007-06-22
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| Email: yhtraccmadnil@yahoo.com |
Comments: VERY INTERESTED IN YOU MACHINED MINES
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Name: rusty blaydes
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Date: 2007-06-13
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| Email: rustysvc@bellsouth.net |
Comments: new to hobby want to dig we live in georgia and want to learn with my wife
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Name: Mia Lockard
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Date: 2007-06-05
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| Email: Mia423677@sbcglobal.net |
Comments: I am so jealous. You get to do what I love every day of your life, if you want. I will keep you in mind if I plan a trip your way. If you need any help, let me know asap, I'll come right down. Mia
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Name: Richard St John
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Date: 2007-05-27
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| Email: radio1st@hotmail.com |
Comments: Jacksonville FL
Saw info on Cash & Treasure. Will schedule a trip soon.
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Name: Shirley Burkel
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Date: 2007-02-24
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| Email: rburkel38@new.rr.com |
Comments: from Green Bay Wi
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Name: Doug Tirrell
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Date: 2007-01-15
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| Email: withum@hotmail.com |
Comments: We are coming down from Boston and are looking forward to the Feb 24th dig at the Hogg mine.
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Name: Suzanne Knox
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Date: 2007-01-10
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| Email: suzanneriddle@bellsouth.net |
Comments: see you this weekend
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Name: Dorothy & Gary Lindberg
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Date: 2007-01-09
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| Email: Dorothylindberg@comcast.net |
Comments: Were very interested about gettig more information on the trips , such as what type of accomidations do you have for people from out of town . Do they sleep in tents or hotels around the area ? Could someone help ?
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Name: Susan Noona
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Date: 2007-01-07
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Comments: cant wait to dig in jan ...
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Name: Bob Brandenstein
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Date: 2007-01-06
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| Email: rbrand1@sacoriver.net |
Comments: first time visitor, very interesting.
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Name: Jim Dobson
http://www.none.com
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Date: 2006-12-31
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| Email: pp.Dobson5117@your-pop3.com |
Comments: cool site
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Name: Tracy Cruce
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Date: 2006-11-26
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| Email: tcruce@bellsouth.net |
Comments: Loved Hogg Mine! Emailed pics to my aunts and now they want to go! One is driving all the way from Louisianna just to go! Hope to see you at the big dig at JXR!
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Name: JOHN ARNOLDS
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Date: 2006-11-12
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| Email: JOHNARNOLDS2002@YAHOO.COM |
Comments: can't wait 2 go digging in arkansas.
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Name: Keith Phagan
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Date: 2006-11-11
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| Email: kap1057@charter.net |
Comments: HAPPY BIRTHDAY Rodney!! See you at JXR KAP:>}
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Name: wild bill
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Date: 2006-11-11
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| Email: wmitcham@mindspring.com |
Comments: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE KING - 39 AND STILL GOING STRONG - WILL SEE YOU ON DEC 1 AND 2
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Name: Mike Sassaman
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Date: 2006-11-10
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| Email: mike.sassaman@thearrogroup.com |
Comments: Looking forward to a visit and digging.
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Name: Danny Mann
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Date: 2006-11-06
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| Email: chadsdad01@msn.com |
Comments: We would like to bring our class c motorhome out and join a dig this spring/summer. Would you please keep us advised of future trips especially in March?
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Name: angela headrick
http://getdragonstone.com
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Date: 2006-11-06
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| Email: info@getdragonstone.com |
Comments: wow! I didn't know there were gemstones in the georgia area. I think we will be making a trip to dig soon. Great site, I enjoyed reading it.
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Name: Rick Kotz
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Date: 2006-11-03
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| Email: rkclemson@yahoo.com |
Comments: Your site looks great, have been away from digging for a while. I am chomping at the bit to get over to JXR and dig up some more great amethyst that is there. Thanks Rodey for allowing us to dig at your site. Rick
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Name: s.greim
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Date: 2006-10-27
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| Email: sgreim8385@yahoo.com |
Comments: We are looking forward to coming to your area for a dig. Great looking sight.
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Name: Frank Forester
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Date: 2006-10-20
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| Email: foresterf@cfl.rr.com |
Comments: Went to JXR in July. It was hot but a lot of fun. We teamed up with some other guys there and we all came away with several nice specimans and maybe even some facet grade. I'll go back when I can. Rodney, thanks for your help and the help of the guy who opened up for you that weekend. (Sorry I can't remember his name but he was a big help.)
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Name: BARBARA DYE
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Date: 2006-10-19
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| Email: bdye52@yahoo.com |
Comments: I AMJUST GETTING INTERESTED IN CRYSTALS, BUT YOUR SIGHT MAKE IT MORE THAN JUST INTERESTED. JUST DONT KNOW IF IT IS SOMETHING I CAN DO. I HAVE M/S USE WALKER TO GET AROUND
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Name: Beth Dehil
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Date: 2006-10-18
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| Email: tboneandbeth@yahoo.com |
Comments: Went to the dig @ Jackson's Crossroads Sunday & had a blast. Look forward to going back. Thanks
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Name: joe steele
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Date: 2006-10-17
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| Email: Joefus2001@aol.com |
Comments: interesting site
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Name: John Foote
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Date: 2006-10-17
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| Email: twofeet2ofus@yahoo.com |
Comments: nice site. love the pix of people as they find gems. hope to try the dig myself soon!!
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Name: Kevin Pelley
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Date: 2006-10-10
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| Email: pelleykm@hotmail.com |
Comments: Joe George mentioned digging with you so I looked you up. Great Site! Joe and I had dozens of gret finds together, not to mention on several wild goose chases. He was the brains and I the cheap brawny labor, but I had some of my most memorable moments rockhounding. I'm now in the Army stationed at Ft Benning and hope to make it up to your dig soon.
Kevin
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Name: Jim Dobson
http://www.none.com
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Date: 2006-10-05
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| Email: xf_Dobson8891@spatzer.com |
Comments: I enjoyed your site.
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Name: Kyle Wilson
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Date: 2006-10-02
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| Email: rebelatjxrs@yahoo.com |
Comments: Hey this website is awesome! Thanks for your help and guidense though the past several years.
Kyle
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Name: Steven Doyle
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Date: 2006-10-01
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| Email: steven.manoharan@gmail.com |
Comments: I am recovering from cancer surgery and can't wait to get to one of your digs.I read about one in Lap. Journal
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Name: Tom Kurras
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Date: 2006-09-27
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| Email: tkurras@comcast.net |
Comments: had a great dig this spring in Sc looking forward to another trip I hope the next one will be jxcrossrd
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Name: Dave Smith
http://realbs.com
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Date: 2006-09-26
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| Email: 4u2no@comcast.net |
Comments: I've had great times collecting at JXR & the Hogg now twice this year. I'm ready for another!
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Name: Mike Danielsen
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Date: 2006-09-26
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| Email: danielsenm@bellsouth.net |
Comments: NICE!!!
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Name: Pete Harkelli
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Date: 2006-09-10
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| Email: pete82270@yahoo.com |
Comments: another great time yesterday at jxr.my soninlaw and i found some very nice pieces.can't wait for Oct 7,8,9th.. tahnks to John for his professional advice about the site..Rodney keep it up... Pete and Joe
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Name: Cheryl Longo
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Date: 2006-08-27
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| Email: longos173@ameriweb.org |
Comments: I wish I would have known about your dig site when I was in NC last year. I will have to plan another trip!
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Name: coralee martinez
http://yahoo
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Date: 2006-08-27
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| Email: coralmart@yahoo.com |
Comments: first time visiting this site- loved it and will be back often. coralee
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Name: Rich Lichvar
http://www.drlibizlive.com
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Date: 2006-08-16
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| Email: lapidarynewbie@yahoo.com |
Comments: First time here. Love the amythest! Heading to Gatlinburg on 8/24/06 for a week with gemming all over the Franklin, NC, area (stopping in Hiddenite and Spruce Pine to/from). May want to come down to JXR while there.
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Name: jan daniel
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Date: 2006-08-14
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| Email: janndaniel@hotmail.com |
Comments: thank you for putting up the picture of crystal from the c&t dig. it is great to see how they clean up just adds to the excitement of seeing them come out of the clay. and congrats on the sale.
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Name: Palei
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Date: 2006-08-12
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| Email: palei@earthlink.net |
Comments: Great time at c&t dig some of the finest amethyst in the world was found that weekend,the best in the U.S. Thank you....The artist known as Palei!!!
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Name: carol-lynn cotnoir
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Date: 2006-08-11
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| Email: clccats@yahoo.com |
Comments: great sight
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Name: Ricky Walker
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Date: 2006-08-09
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| Email: walker1953@hotmail.com |
Comments: Great site!!! Soon to visit one of the collecting sites.
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Name: Mark Randle
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Date: 2006-08-03
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| Email: mark@thetruthhurts.com |
Comments: C&T was an absolute blast! This trip I think I learned enough about the geology there to be really ready for the next time. Much enjoyed helping you and Read. Got my money's worth just in pure fun. As always, big THANK YOU shout out to Don and Marie for keeping me fed and hydrated.
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Name: Read Miner
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Date: 2006-08-02
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| Email: Rockguy63@msn.com |
Comments: The C&T dig was incredible. I saw more pockets opened than any other machine dig and the material was great quality. Looking forward to the next dig. Thank You Rodney.
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Name: jan daniel
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Date: 2006-08-02
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| Email: janndaniel@hotmail.com |
Comments: The Cash & Treasure dig was AMAZING! I saw crystals as big as softballs come out of that clay. A great weekend with great people! I came home with less than perfect crystals but can't wait to go back!
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Name: JB from Carrollton
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Date: 2006-07-31
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| Email: mistyhollow@bellsouth.net |
Comments: Rodney, once again you were right on the rock! The C&T dig was the best yet! I like your new girlfriend. She's very pretty and a gracious hostess. Hope to see everyone again, soon! JB
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Name: Steve Barr
http://stevebarr.drawbooks.com
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Date: 2006-07-31
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| Email: stevebarr@windstream.com |
Comments: Rodney - The huge machine dig at JXR this past weekend was incredible. Thanks for inviting our club members to join in. The specimens they found were incredible, and I'm sure there are many more crystals just waiting to be uncovered in those new dump piles. We just couldn't possibly go through all of them because you moved so much fresh material while we were there.
Special thanks to Don, Ma...(trimmed)
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Name: George B Applewhite
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Date: 2006-07-27
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| Email: buddyapplewhite@comcast.net |
Comments: Look forward to the "Cash and Treasure Dig".
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Name: ROBIN METTING
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Date: 2006-07-24
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| Email: SNOWBOUNDSOON@AOL.COM |
Comments: I LOVE LOOKING AT ALL THE GEMS ,I FOUND 2 REAL BIG STONES. ONE REAL GREEN, AND THE OTHER BLACK I WAS TRYING TO SEE IF THEY WERE REAL?????? WISH I WAS THERE WITH YOU NOW .WELL GREAT DIGGING
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Name: Peter Hornish
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Date: 2006-07-22
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| Email: kpzoo@verizon.net |
Comments: Great web site. Informitive and helpful. Rodney thanx for all your work to make this happen for the rest of us
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Name: Michael Lundquist
http://www.michaeljdesigns.com
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Date: 2006-07-17
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| Email: fineart@michaeljdesigns.com |
Comments: Keep up the good work. I look forward to a picture for the 'man it was a dirty job, section.
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Name: Dave Smith
http://realbs.com
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Date: 2006-07-16
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| Email: 4u2no@comcast.net |
Comments: Iwent to JXR, the Hogg mine & Diamond Hill & had a great time. I wish I was closer to go more. Ifound some Amethyst & lots of Rose Quartz. I will return.
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Name: Tom Toothman
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Date: 2006-07-16
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| Email: tomtoothman@aol.com |
Comments: Had a good time on Saturday, July 15. Thanks to my fellow collectors for all the help as this was my first visit. Rodney kept busy bringing up fresh material every few minutes for us to dig through. Lunch and ice cream were very good. Good move to stay after the late afternoon rain shower.
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Name: Calvin Johnson
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Date: 2006-07-14
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| Email: sjohnson@seayco.net |
Comments: I am looking foward to bringing my little girl out for some digging and hopefully collecting of good amethyst crystals.
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Name: Jimmy Zunk
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Date: 2006-07-11
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Comments: We had a great time this past weekend at JXR.Seen some awesome chrystals come out of the ground and met some good people.Can't wait to get back and do it again.Thanks.
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Name: Greg Reyes
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Date: 2006-07-11
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| Email: greyes@riconcorp.com |
Comments: Hi Rodney,
Thank You for all of your efforts, it's really appreciated. I live in California and plan to visit your sites sometime in the future. The few specimens I have purchased from you have been exceptional and of high quality. The website is always up to date and entertaining as well as informative. Overall, your services to the mineral collecting hobby are well documented and deserved - I r...(trimmed)
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Name: Beth Echols
http://www.futuregem.ws
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Date: 2006-07-09
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| Email: futuregem@comcast.net |
Comments: Hope our rock and mineral club here in Charleston SC can arrange to come and collect with you especially in the JXR mine...love amethyst and am bidding on one right now on your Ebay site. Look forward to digging with you soon. BE
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Name: Dave Timpany
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Date: 2006-07-08
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| Email: timpany@earthlink.net |
Comments: The 4 hour drive is worth the trip, and that includes going around ATLANTA!#@##!!
The Hogg has some wonderful rose quartz and all that I have checked so far has asterism, great star cabs. Facet quality is prevalant, cutting a 21mm pendant that will knock yer sox off! Thanx Rodney for you persistance in making these places available. Dave
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Name: Gayle Amatangelo
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Date: 2006-06-30
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| Email: gayle22@charter.net |
Comments: Great Website! Kentucky is coming to Georgia! Woo Hoo! See ya the end of July.
Kentucky Girl
Gayle
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Name: David Silva
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Date: 2006-06-28
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| Email: Silva3808@msn.com |
Comments: Excellent website will be down in your area in September or October would love to come to your pit. I helped an owner of a amethyest mine here in Maine and will bring a few samples with me. See you soon.
Maine Rockhound
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Name: David Hayden
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Date: 2006-06-25
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| Email: dhayden13@cox.net |
Comments: Looking forward to digging at your site and using crystals in my classroom.
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Name: Mary Ann Kurth
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Date: 2006-06-22
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| Email: mak113@juno.com |
Comments: Great site. Wish we were closer to dig with you. I will be keeping up with your adventures. Thanks.
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Name: Doug Gilbert
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Date: 2006-06-21
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| Email: fossilhunter1@hotmail.com |
Comments: Keep up the great website and places to dig rocks. Hope to be back up in GA. again soon! Doug and Marlow
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Name: David Swearengin
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Date: 2006-06-20
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| Email: dswearengin@amprite.com |
Comments: Rodney
As always, it was fun and hot. Then, to top it off, Marie passes out cups of homemade ice cream out in the middle of nowhere. What other mine owner around would have such a thing.
keep up the great work.
If you have never been to JXR be prepared to work. I hear people complain about not finding anything. They do not work hard to find material that is there.
Thanks
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Name: Pat Brown
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Date: 2006-06-20
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| Email: pbrown@hopewell.k12.va.us |
Comments: Dear Rodney, We had a great time at jxr, stone temple, and diamond hill. We each found some things we were pleased with. We had stone temple all to ourselves, but met so many nice people at the others! Sorry we couldn't do the machine dig, but look forward to that in the future. Thanks for everything! Pat and Megan from Virginia, Jan from Indiana
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Name: Chris Painter
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Date: 2006-06-19
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| Email: CPBullet1@bellsouth.net |
Comments: Rodney,
I had a blast this weekend.Look foward to many more digs in the future. Special thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Aldridge for making the best food and cherry vinalla ice cream in the world. I made so many new friends this weekend thanks to all of you for adding life to the dig. David, Rock on!!!
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Name: David Cobb
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Date: 2006-06-19
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| Email: david_cobb88@msn.com |
Comments: Rodney, man what can i say,had a blast over the weekend think i did pretty well in the end.ive got to meet some really cool people as well Ken,Chris and a few others cant wait till next time!
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Name: J&R Desert Jewelry
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Date: 2006-06-15
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| Email: jadeboy48@aol.com |
Comments: Nice site, everyone in the Trade needs to promote this Amethyst,it's in everyones best interest! Russ and Jim
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Name: kathi ptrick
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Date: 2006-06-11
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| Email: kat62860@yahoo.com |
Comments: looking for a vacation site...this might be the one
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Name: Chris and Rachel Painter
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Date: 2006-06-09
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| Email: CPBullet1@bellsouth.net |
Comments: We visited the JXR site a couple of weeks ago and had a blast. The potential for finding good quality amethysts is lying all around. I swung a big sludge hammer all day and was really tired at the end of the day. I was not too tired to clean up the findings however. We had a great time, and found alot of amethysts. the findings were great the first day but yeilded the quality gems on the second. ...(trimmed)
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Name: Kit&Barbara Snow, dba "Snow Crystals"
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Date: 2006-06-08
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| Email: snowkbsnow@alltel.net |
Comments: Neat website! You definitely caught our interest and we will contact you soon to schedule a visit. We are nearby, in Clarkesville, GA.
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Name: Brooks Britt
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Date: 2006-06-06
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| Email: bhbritt54@cox.net |
Comments: I have bought several crystals of the JXR amethyst from Rodney on Ebay and I have to say I have never seen amethyst from any North American country that can compare. Unbelievable color and brilliance. Makes me want to make a trip there myself to experience it first hand.
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Name: charlie warren
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Date: 2006-05-25
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| Email: WrCha2@aol.com |
Comments: planning to come down soon to check some dig areas in july from pa love to hound been to az&ore digging hope to have as much fun closer to home
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Name: Joanne Breaux
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Date: 2006-05-15
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| Email: firedancero2b1@yahoo.com |
Comments: I ran into a fellow rock hound at a yard sale(he was buying a very large pick axe) and he was kind enough to give me this and other web sites. I really had been missing Arkansas and digging crystal but now I have someplace pretty close by and hopw to be booking a trip soon. Very impressive amythest specimens doubly so as I am an Aquarian and can't wair to dig.
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Name: Read Miner
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Date: 2006-05-11
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| Email: Rockguy63@msn.com |
Comments: It is great to be able to access a web site such as this one where one can find out what is going on.
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Name: Justin Zzyzx
http://www.the-vug.com
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Date: 2006-05-10
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| Email: Justin@the-vug.com |
Comments: Rodney,
If I lived out on the east coast you'd be sick and tired of seeing me diggin up your amethyst! I'm GREEN with envy! =)
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Name: Don Walker
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Date: 2006-05-02
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| Email: wade1284@cs.com |
Comments: As president of the Columbus Rock And Mineral Soc.,I'm very interested in field trip info.
Columbus,Ohio
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Name: Jeff Francis
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Date: 2006-05-01
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| Email: jtfrancis@yahoo.com |
Comments: I gave my wife a 26 carat flawless amethyst set in gold for our 20th anniversy on April 5th that I had found at one of your digs at JXR. Wow was she impressed!
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Name: b miller
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Date: 2006-04-30
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| Email: petertom76@yahoo.com |
Comments: Cincinnati, Ohio
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Name: Traci K
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Date: 2006-04-29
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| Email: tracijok@yahoo.com |
Comments: Rodney, things are looking good! Traveling down to SE next week Wed-Sun. Looking to get dirty, but not sure about machine dig. Anything going on at JXR? Traci
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Name: Lynnette Miller
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Date: 2006-04-28
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| Email: netgemz@bellsouth.net |
Comments: Found this site while surfing. Live about 1 hour from some of the site in georgia and didn't even know it. Been going to north georgia to hunt. Booking a trip soon. Glad I found you.
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Name: Lori
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Date: 2006-04-28
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| Email: ambermoonrose@hotmail.com |
Comments: Rodney,
I loved the Clear Quartz dig in LaGrange and can't wait to go again.
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Name: Hall
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Date: 2006-04-27
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| Email: Realitybites60@yahoo.com |
Comments: I cannot believe that the property where I once held sentimental as a child is now being exploited by the internet. I feel such pity for you all.
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Name: leo smith
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Date: 2006-04-26
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| Email: rjssmith@aol.com |
Comments: Enjoyed talking with you and am looking forward to seeing jackson on friday
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Name: Jorie Billingsly
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Date: 2006-04-26
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| Email: mistyhollow@bellsouth.net |
Comments: Love your site! Informative and entertaining. Keep up the great work! JB
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Name: Sarah Moon
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Date: 2006-04-24
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| Email: ssmoon78@earthlink.net |
Comments: I'm new to rockhounding,but "I got the bug". I've had fun at the digs I've been on and look forward to many more. Life is good.
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Name: "D"
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Date: 2006-04-21
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| Email: whatutdwants@hotmail.com |
Comments: Rodney..Because you do dream in colors and see in your mind the crystals alive in the ground,they love you to find them.Plus your good at sharing so thats double the luck.Keep finding the GOODS.Dream on."D" Sedona Az
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Name: James Gilmore
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Date: 2006-04-21
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| Email: sgilmore1125@msn.com |
Comments: Opal nut and cutter,Saw Your gems and WOW!!!
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Name: Eric Gano
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Date: 2006-04-21
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| Email: epg70@mchsi.com |
Comments: Rodney, looking forward to the grand opening of the Barking Spider.
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Name: Leah Commer
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Date: 2006-04-20
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| Email: ljewel@jefcoed.com |
Comments: Rodney, I check your site each day, enjoying the latest news.I found I was addicted to digging for crystals after my experience out at JXR! Your knowledgeable and helpful advice, a wonderful company of fellow diggers, and the lovely amethyst that I found there is a memory I will treasure forever. Thank you so much for making these sites available and best wishes for all future ventures. Leah
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Name: starr moore
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Date: 2006-04-19
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| Email: mooretiger41@yahoo.com |
Comments: Rodney I have been checking out your website and I think it is really nice. Maybe you could teach me about all the different gems,stones,etc. It sounds like something I wouldn't mind checking out.....Starr
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Name: "D"
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Date: 2006-04-19
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| Email: whatutdwants@hotmail.com |
Comments: I so meet Rodney in Tucson for the Gem show and what a Gem he is...Can't wait to pull some of those Gems out my self..."D" IN Sedona,Az
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Name: Keith Phagan
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Date: 2006-04-18
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| Email: kap1057@charter.net |
Comments: I always check your website everyday and always enjoy going to your digs. THANKS for giving people the chance to enjoy the thrill of finding some of natures great treasures.Looking forward to going back.KAP:>}
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Name: Don and Marie Aldridge
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Date: 2006-04-18
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| Email: jdon1@direcway.com |
Comments: We really enjoy all the rock trips and your expertise.The site is a great way to keep informed.It is interesting and unique-even "un-rockhounds" (as in some family and friends) enjoy the site.Keep on updating and we'll keep on coming--Don and Marie
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Name: richard palley
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Date: 2006-04-18
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| Email: richpalley@cox.net |
Comments: haven't been yet to your digs, but spend many hours daydreaming about visiting and finding a xl or 2! have found amethyst in va., n.c., and s.c. would like to add ga. to the list. great website rodney!!
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Name: Russ Slabaugh
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Date: 2006-04-18
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| Email: russ@mindspring.com |
Comments: Rodney, Thanks for a great website, sharing your knowledge about rocks and digging, and current up-to-date news regarding your dig sites. I look forward to coming out again soon. Regards, Russ
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Name: Joe Ellis
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Date: 2006-04-18
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| Email: joe@tqsdirect.com |
Comments: Most property owners won't even share a hickory nut with you. Thanks to Rodney, we have several places where we can find our own crystals. And an expert that can help those just starting out.
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Name: Mark Randle
http://www.gestalttechnology.com
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Date: 2006-04-18
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| Email: mark@thetruthhurts.com |
Comments: Rodney you are cracking me the hell up with your recent comments on here. Keep 'em coming...
Mark
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Name: peter mailman
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Date: 2006-04-18
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| Email: bbpnorthside@knology.net |
Comments: a satisfied customer
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Name: Jim Olson
http://myrddinscave.com
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Date: 2006-04-18
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| Email: jamesrolson@comcast.net |
Comments: Some of the finest specimens in my collection have come from your digs! Thank you for making these digs available.
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Name: steve and carol mcgranaghan
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Date: 2006-04-18
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| Email: stevencarol@earthlink.net |
Comments: It sure is nice to have such well kept site to view regularly. Thanks to Rodney we keep apprised of the latest digging info from the SE. We live in Vermont and are planning our second annual vacation to Rodney's site. Nothing but the best last year at Jackson's . Keep up the good work.
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Name: Tom Knight
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Date: 2006-04-17
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| Email: tknight77@sc.rr.com |
Comments: Keep it up Rodney, you are one of the few people opening up sites for rock hounds in the SE around right now. More gets convered or removed from access every day. You may not hear it enough but alot of us do appreciate the opportunity you are providing!
Tom
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Name: Martha Martin
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Date: 2006-04-17
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| Email: marthas1@charter.net |
Comments: I read and enjoy this site everyday. Wish I could go on every dig and meet all your friends. MM
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I hope to have my own report done Wed. as I have some nice pictures. The rose quartz spheres are in along with the carved animals , this material was hogg mine rose quartz that I sent to china . Joseph frielich : I want my money ! Please help me propagate this website across the web , send a friend a link to this page ! FOR THOSE ABOUT TO ROCK , WE SALUTE YOU ! I have ordered a cat 318 excavator to be sent to jxr on june 16 . Rarely a situation develops where the company is unable to send the machine out. As a back-up I have my big backhoe on the property. the fee for Saturday will be $100 per person . This entitles each person to go thru the tailings as the big machine brings up fresh material . Generally , boulders are brought up that have really nice material , & , since the machine is so big , it brings up more material than fifty people could go thru in a days time ~~~ and there will most likely only be ten folks to attend . If for some reason the big machine fails to arrive then I will use the backhoe and the fee will only be $50 . No one is allowed in the excavation hole at anytime. Usually I try to give each person a chance to come down in the hole , but this is not allways possible . Generally , the nicer the crowd treats me , the nicer I am . Sometimes , there is a jerk in the crowd who pisses me off first thing in the morning ( either by being unsafe or by being rude to me or the fellow participants ) . Once this happens I am not a very agreeable person & not very friendly & not nearly as apt to go out of my way to help people. Sunday , the fee will be $50 . On sunday , I may permit people to pay a higher fee and enter the hole and keep what ever is found . This is usually $300 to $400 per person but may be as low as $100 if i get enough people willing to go in and work togethor without a fuss . The folks that have done this in the pass have been quite pleased and there will be people there that you can ask about their experiances. I wont be able to determine the plan for Sunday untill late saturday afternoon . I will be going right down to the bottom of the pit and will be working in the HYBRID area , that has yeilded the best specimens-- including the " Royal Crown" specimen that was sold in Tucson earlier in the year . I may also have a secondary area , to continue working the Vertical Tube Pocket #5 . All in all , the June 17 dig appears to be very promising !I will be at the Weinman Saturday June 10 at the " Rockfest" rockswap . Come visit me at the rock and gem show for hot deals on jacksons crossroads amethyst crystals and facet rough ! Lagrange Clear crystal mine ! See the fieldtrip report at this link : 
I went to jxr and fired up my trusty New Holland lb75.b backhoe and moved some dirt around . I rolled bouldrers hither and yon , and moved some dirt around to make the place fresh and new fo folks such as like to go out there and do some rock huntin'. Little dig I know that I was about to dig in a place that turned out to be so strange and wonderful.
I moved some dirt and made a good flat place to set my machine . I started out finding some good material and i noted that the dirt was that good yellow dirt , so i got kind of excited. As I was digging , the ground got harder and rockier , with an amethyst or to to fuel me on. I was getting on down and rockin' that machine in a regular rythm when I noticed water gushing in the bottom of the hole. Now , after some extensive digging all over this state the last 20 years , I had seen something like this before so I halted immediately . Sure enough , there was a tell - tale crystal jutting out of a pocket with water gurgling out. Experianced miners know that all one has to do in amethyst country is follow that water right to the pockets. I had never seen a vertical tube filled with water but this one was. It had huge crytals , doubel terminated crystals , and the most gorgeous facte grade color .
I have placed some of these for sale on ebay ( click this link to check it out ; 
I AM PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE DISCOVERY OF ANOTHER VERTICAL TUBE at Jackson's Crossroads amethyst mine ! Saturday June 3 saw the discovery of Vertical tube pocket # 5 See ABOVE PICTURES. This one had nice big dark facet grade amethyst , in large double terminated specimens. The color of these are beyond belief . I successfully moved my machine back to the Northeast Georgia theatre . Machine dig June 3 - $40. I will be putting the Wilda t-shirts pictures up soon. I have these in stock as well as signed prints . I also hope to get the hogg mine rose quartz spherres and carved animals in from China TODAY. These are killer and are for sale. Keep checking back ! machine dig at JXR June 17. Special guest Fred Wilda will be down to visit . Fred is an artist and has made some very nice screen printed t-shirts featuring jackson's crossroads amethyst and these will be for sale as well as the new designs by Sherry Mitcham . I should have a big 50,000 pound trackhoe running and the entry fee is $100 per person for that Saturday only. Dump pile digging Sunday June 19 will be $50 . The machine will be on hand that day as well but will not be running much. Be sure to email me about the June 17 dig.
All new mineral collectors location guidebook for sale . If your interested in places to hunt gemstones, rocks ,minerals , crystals e.t.c. , right here in the Southeastern United States 
Well , I really just picked this bad boy up off the ground after it rained ! With machinery having been run at all the locations , and with the recent heavy rains , all of the sites should be ripe for the collecting effort . Call me @ 404-975-8005 to book your trip . Last Saturday I did some digging at Stone Temple. In short order I found a killer specimen that the rain had washed up . I got on my machine and dug into a vien and let everyone have a shot at getting some smoky crystals. I am starting to like the place a little better , but , it's still for sale. I hope to add specimen pictures later. 
Over the weekend we stayed at the latimer Inn , which is a hunting & fishing lodge. I really like the common living room , replete with couchs , chairs , tables , and coffee maker. It's a great place to hang out with old and new friends alike.
That Saturday we went into nearby Abbeville. We didnt get anything to eat because they were have a Cinco de Mayo throwdown & it was a little too crowded ( ! ) , but Don did get this cool picture : 
Sunday we went in the rain to jxr. Since I have a large shelter , we fired up the grill and waited for the rain to slacken off. In short order I took a 16 pound hammer and broke 3 boulders in a row that had them good amethyst crystals in them . There are plenty of boulders remaining and the place just kicks serious booty ! Specimen pictures to appear sooner or later , be sure to check this area later. Help me propagate this page across the web , send a link to this website to a friend ! Tell your peeps at the rock club meeting ! . NEW ! NEW ! All new t-shirt designs by 
and representing Jackson's Crossroads Amethyst , this rendition of the ROYAL CROWN specimen :
If your bored , go to yahoo and do a word reference search for the definition of " RAMPANT " in the American Heritage dictionary. I'm well known for using choice small words , slang words , bad words , and every now and then , one you may have to look up in the dictionary . I am just cool like that ! Please sign the guest book . Some folks are unfamiliar with guestbooks and do not know what they are for , and , subsequently what they are NOT for. This is a place for the folks who visit this page to introduce themselves ( once ) , say what they think about the site , and tell where they live ( I'm interested in where the many visitors to this page are at ) . This is NOT the place to ask for information. If you want to visit one of my sites or want information , this guestbook is not the place for that . If you need information click on the "contact" page and email me . THANKS FOR VISITING AND SIGNING THE GUESTBOOK ! This counter reset Tuesday June 13 @ 4:30 p.m. 
