June 13th, 2020 Saddle Mountain Field Trip Report

On Sat. June 13th we went over to the central WA Saddle Mountains near Mattawa. It was windy, but it was dry with moderate temperatures. I had previously scheduled a trip to Red Top on this weekend, but that area was closed due to a police hunt and since our April trip to Saddle Mtn. had been canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions, the switch was a good one. We had 12 people in 7 vehicles – 7 members and 5 guests. Everyone got their limit and then we went over to the diatom pits near Beverly for some of the diatom opal. First 4 pics are on Saddle Mtn. Second 4 pics are of petrified wood. Last 4 pics are of diatom opal.

Submitted by Roger Danneman CMS Field Trip Guide.

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From the Top of the Rock Pile From the Top of the Rock Pile Our Gem Show is sold out. Everything is moving along with the show. We will be asking for volunteers at the June meeting plus via email. Please plan on helping out at our show. It takes around 50 people to cover all 3 days. I have not been out to see how the building of our indoor shop is coming along at Roger’s home, but I hear from members that it is really coming along. With some good weather, progress should really move along fast. If …

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July 10th – MEETING CANCELED

The meeting this month is canceled as they are remodeling the room.

August 16th – Saturday at Lake Wilderness Arboretum Picnic (Maple Valley) and Club Auction

Potluck on the Park. Bring your favorite potluck dish, rolls, drinks, dessert, etc. Enjoy a peaceful day in the park, visiting with friends and getting in some “rock talk.” Set up is at 11:30 am and lunch at noon. Following our lunch, we will hold a club auction. It’s a great time to pick up some great bargains. Our Young Tumblers can also spend their “rock bucks” on something they want.

September 11th – Stay tuned. Info to come soon.

October 9th – Tom Prang on Archeology & Geology

Many of our members may recognize Tom as a vendor from our gem show and many others. His booth is “A Point in Time.” I have given him free rein to talk about whatever he wants. He is always so interesting to stand at his show booth and listen to him talk. This meeting should be very interesting. Show ‘n Tell: A fossil of any type.

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