Oceanveiw Mine trip officialy canceled as of today March 22nd 2007

Sorry about the disappointing news. The trip to this mine has been canceled as a result of them overbooking space. Due to their extreme popularity I was just notified to rescheldue a day ago. Please do not show up as this trip has been postponed until further notice. Thankyou.

Be sure to bring your items to sell at the club meeting sale bazaar April 6th 2007!

The monthly club meeting on Friday, April 6th 2007 at 7pm United Methodist Church will be featuring club wide sale bazaar. This is a participatory event for all club members. All members are encouraged to bring items such as rocks, tools, antiques, jewelry etc. These can be items you either do not want, need or feel you could contribute toward the club's benefit. Sale proceeds will be 25% to the club and 75% to the members. Members can choose if they want to contribute more of their proceeds or all to the club at their own discretion. It will be fun, so bring items and cash. Cash you will need if see other members are selling something you cannot live without. We recommend placing items on a flat that is easy to carry in and carry out. This is a shallow box about 6" high by 18" long by 15" wide apx. Thankyou and goodluck:-)

Ocean Veiw mine trip Pending Sunday March 25th

Rock collecting trip: Sunday, March 25th, 2007
If you can go this is a must. By far one of the best collecting areas in California for pegmatite related crystals some very large in size. There is a mine fee of 50.00 per person if 4 or more people sign up otherwise it is 60.00 per person. Ocean view mine is historic with the most diverse precious crystals found in the Pala District with a reputation that is legendary for what people walk away with after a productive day of digging. Mine has all facilities you need including tables, water, toilets and tools. Lisa the mine owner is always glad to help you. Lisa and her mine partners include spectacular mine tours. Please see link for further details: OCEAN VIEW MINE. I have made seven trips to this location and have not ever been disappointed once.
We will meet at the Denny's on Indian off ramp of Interstate 10 between Palm Springs and Desert Hot Springs towns 7AM for breakfast and trip up to the mine. Carpooling is available. Please be timely. You may contact us through Palmspringsrocks@aol.com to sign up. Signing up is simple. Just email with your name and request to go to the mine. Please be advised once you sign up there is no cancellations. Trip requires a group of atleast 4 people otherwise it will be canceled without notice. Thankyou.

March 5TH Boreggo Springs Rock Collecting Trip

Rock collecting trip: Monday, March 5th, 2007
This is a very good trip to collect dark highly agatized petrified wood. Beautiful petrified wood is of high quality but not large in size. This is a club effort rock collecting trip so please try to collect as many 2-3" pieces as possible. Area is very scenic for photography. Please be advised it is a state park. No rock hammer or shovels allowed as to not disturb the ground surface. Bikes, dirt bikes, quads and 4by4 vehicles are permitted anywhere in the state park.
We will meet at the Arco T/A, Interstate 10
and Dillon Road in Coachella, at 7:00 AM, SHARP.