The Southeast
Federation of Mineralogical Societies, Inc
The Friendly Federation - Founded in
1976 to serve.
SFMS Field Trip Committee
Graves
Mountain "Rock Swap and Dig"
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- 8
am to 6 pm, Friday, April 25, 2008
- 8
am to 6 pm, Saturday, April
26,
2008
- 8
am to 6 pm, Sunday, April
27,
2008
- 8
am to 6 pm, Friday, October 3, 2008
- 8
am to 6 pm, Saturday, October 4, 2008
- 8
am to 6 pm, Sunday, October 5, 2008
"Your
society is invited to field collect
minerals at Georgia's premiere mineral location!"
The
SFMS Field Trip Committee has
been in contact with the caretaker in charge of Graves Mountain,
Clarence Norman Jr., in regard to his plans to
hold two
separate three day digs and rock swaps on the Mountain
during April 25, 26, & 27 2008 and during
October 3, 4, & 5 2008. He will have the mountain open to
collecting from
8 am to 6 pm each day. All participants must stop at the
welcome
table in the Hospitality tent to sign a liability
release and
make a small contribution to defray the cost of opening the mountain
and providing port-o-lets. There will be
several golf
cart type, four wheeled vehicles available to
transport those participants who have trouble walking long
distances. The dig will cease and everyone is expected to be
off
the mountain by around 6 pm each day. Participants will be
allowed to park in a designated area on the mountain.
Rock Swap and Hot
Food/Drinks:
Junior
will set aside an area in the upper
parking lot for tables to be setup for daily rock
swaps. Anyone who would like to setup a table(s), please
contact
Junior at the phone numbers listed below. Hot food cooked on
the
grill, cold drinks and chips will be available for
purchase
on the mountain during all three days of these
events.
Don't forget to bring some extra money to buy the special
"Graves Mountain Rock Swap and Dig" T-shirt!
THESE
DIGS ARE OPEN TO ALL SFMS CLUBS and the GENERAL PUBLIC!
Mark
your calendar and tell all your members about these two great events!
Contact Information:
Clarence Norman
Jr. - 706.359.3862 (his
business) or 706.359.2381 (his home)
Please
follow this link for a map to
Graves Mountain: (CLICK
HERE)
DIRECTIONS:
From
Atlanta's I-285, take I-20 east to the
exit for Washington, GA SR 78 (SR 10, SR 17) and turn left. Travel
north to Washington, turn right onto SR 378 and drive 11 miles to the
Graves Mountain area. The entrance to Graves Mountain is on
your
right about 8/10 mile past the Lincoln county line
sign. The
entrance is a paved road that goes through a gate and up a
hill. Please park along the access road and then proceed to the
"Welcome
Tent" at the end of the pavement to obtain
a liability release form and to make a
donation for the portable bathrooms, etc.
SFMS
Field Trip Committee:
Please reply by e-mail to: dmc@gamineral.org
Jim Flora - SFMS
Field Trip Committee Chair
Graves
Mountain code of conduct!
- Park
your vehicle in the designated area(s) only.
- NO child under
the age of 12
years old is to be allowed on the mountain because of all the dangers
involved.
CHILDREN
WILL BE ALLOWED DURING THE
"Rock
Swap and Dig" IF
EACH CHILD IS UNDER ADULT SUPERVISION!
- ALL
pets must be kept under control and on a leash.
- The
Graves Mountain caretaker, Clarence Norman Jr., has final and
absolute say as to where you may safely work.
- Ladders
or power tools of any kind will not be allowed. (HAND TOOLS ONLY!)
- STAY
AWAY FROM ALL HIGH WALLS!!
- NO
REPELLING OFF OF ANYTHING OR HANGING FROM ROPES!
- NO
ONE
IS ALLOWED TO DRIVE THEIR VEHICLE ON ANY PART OF GRAVES MOUNTAIN BEYOND
THE PARKING AREA! (The caretaker must accompany anyone driving beyond
the parking area!)
- EVERYONE
NEEDS TO BE OFF THE MOUNTAIN BY DUSK. (Absolutely no one is allowed on
Graves Mountain after dark.)
Please
protect our
ability to field collect at Graves Mountain!
Report Violations to: Clarence Norman Jr.
706.359.3862 (his business) or 706.359.2381 (his home)
All reported violations
will be held in strict confidence.
PICTURES
FROM THE ROCK SWAP AND DIG
(All
photographs by Jim Flora, unless otherwise noted. . . )
Sign-in and refreshment tent
A place to sit and enjoy
your food
and drink!
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Photograph
- Mike Streeter
Parking. . .
4-wheeled cart type
vehicles
available for
transport.
(tips accepted!).
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"Main pit"
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"Digging in the Main pit"
(showing comfort station
and golf cart)
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"Back Pit"
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"Back Pit"
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"A boy and his rocks" |
"Famous pose!"
(l-r) Mike
Streeter,
Opal, Chris Streeter, Mickey Cecil, Barbara Cecil |
Photograph
- Mike Streeter
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Melissa and Junior Norman
Hosts the Graves
Mountain
Rock swap and Digs |
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2008 ASHEVILLE GEM FEST
FRIDAY – SUNDAY,
JUNE 13, 14 & 15
The Colburn Earth Science
Museum is pleased to announce the Asheville Gem Fest, happening Friday, Saturday
and Sunday, June 13, 14 and 15. Asheville Gem Fest is a great event: a gem and
mineral show featuring quality dealers from across the nation, fun activities
for the entire family, informative speakers and more!
The Colburn Earth Science
Museum will also be open admission free all weekend, and their legendary silent
auction will be back, bigger and better than ever.
With two floors and over
20 dealers, the 2008 Asheville Gem Fest is a great show located in the center of
downtown Asheville, conveniently near all that a fun and
vibrant city has to offer. Plan now to attend!
The Mission of the Colburn Earth Science Museum is to foster an appreciation for the earth and its
resources and environments through exhibits, educational programming and the
care of its collection.
Colburn Earth Science
Museum * 2 S. Pack Square at Pack Place
* Asheville, NC 28801 *
828/254-7162 phone * 828/257-4505 fax
* http://www.colburnmuseum.org
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