Tag Archives: rocks
Beyond Books
Something from my rockhounding site, https://southwestrockhounding.com (external link) Click twice to blow up the photo. It was recently recommended on FB that I read some field guides to rock and mineral ID. This was in response to some specific observations … Continue reading
Posted in books, non-fiction writing, Photography, southwestrockhounding.com, Uncategorized
Tagged collections, geiger counters, geology, lab work, mineral ID, minerals, prospecting, rocks, stones, testing, uv lamps
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Day Two of the PowWow in Quartzsite, Arizona: Thursday, January 16th
Thursday at the QIA PowWow Thursday brought another day of beautiful weather to Quartzsite. A few wisps of clouds appeared from time to time, somewhat relieving the sun’s powerful glare. Temperatures rose into the high 60’s in the afternoon, shirt … Continue reading
Posted in music, rocks and lapidary, southwestrockhounding.com, Uncategorized
Tagged 2020, Arizona, gems, gold, minerals, prospecting, qiappowwow, Quartzsite, rock show, rocks
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Day One of the PowWow In Quartzsite, Arizona: Wednesday, January 15th
The QIA PowWow: Day One, Wednesday, January 15th, 2020 Perfect weather greeted everyone in Quartzsite, Arizona for the first day of the QIA PowWow. Not quite shirt sleeve weather but a light jacket or a long sleeved shirt served well. … Continue reading
From Quartzsite, Arizona
I’ve been doing some social media reporting for Rock&Gem. I’m not sure when they will be able to post all the videos I made. Quartzsite is happening now. A few here: The Keadys of Rockchuck David Bintliff of the Rock … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona, geologists, geology, instagram, mineral collectors, rocks, southwest, video
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In Quartzsite, Arizona
Having a wonderful time, wish you were here. I resist, Having a wonderful time, wish you were beautiful. Happiness is where you and your dog are welcome. The dog is Holly. I’m reporting some day to day happenings for Rock … Continue reading
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Tagged american southwest, Arizona, minerals, Quartzsite, rock shows, rocks
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New Book Coming Along Well
Ran off a copy of what I have written so far. A good two to three more months of work. Coming along. — Follow me on Instagram: tgfarley https://www.instagram.com/tgfarley/
Posted in non-fiction writing, southwestrockhounding.com, Thoughts on writing
Tagged Arizona, collecting, Colorado, geology, minerals, new book, normal, rockhounding, rocks, southwest, travel, travel book
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Minerals Unlimited in Ridgecrest, California
What do the best bars and rock shops have in common? They all have a gravel parking lot. Whenever you hear gravel underneath your wheels in the desert, you know you’re going to have a great time. Don’t fear for … Continue reading
A Destination Rock and Mineral Shop Opens in Arizona!
October 15, 2020 UPDATE Update: Sunshine Gallery and Gifts has reopened! Located half-way between Tombstone and Tucson, Rolf Luetcke runs the best rock and mineral store that you have never seen. Five decades plus of collecting and selling. Check Mindat … Continue reading
We The Few
“We the few, who have done so much with so little, now attempt the impossible with nothing.” My week long road trip has returned me to a seemingly impossible problem: producing professional looking closeup and macro photography. I have located … Continue reading
Another New Post At SouthwestRockhounding.com
Here’s a link to the latest blog at my rockhounding site: https://southwestrockhounding.com/2018/11/19/points-north/ I know I am concentrating lately on all things rock related, rather than writing itself, but it’s all part of working on my book. I’ll try to come … Continue reading
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Tagged book writing, geology, minerals, rocks, southwestrockhounding.com
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