Minerama

[Jimnyjerry]

Hi
Thanks for the comments,
 did crossmaglen last year and yes was leeches. But we didn't find a heck of a lot.
Just trying to work out sites, if most who said are going are mostly ladies so need easy creek digging, washing and some trees around.   

Trip 5 Glen Elgin and trip 9 7 Oaks would have toilets.
Yarrow Creek trips 6 and 8 would have plenty of water and bushy areas.

Does Pretty Valley have tree coverage?  or much water? Can't tell from the pictures.

Enough water to sieve in or fall in (I know).  Usually wear chest high waders.
Has trees and bush in a lower area down the creek, it is out of sight in right hand corner of first pic and in a lower part of the creek  http://www.minerama.com.au/fossicking/field-trips/

And with pre booking , if the weather is raining cats and dogs, do we get a refund? Might ring up the tourist center.

If before 30 days of event you can get 50% back, after that none.

[Gemster]

Pre-book and NO REFUND you are kidding me . .... That's WHY you don't Pre-book.... Better pray it's fine weather cause if not, could be a few issues.....

Thanks Jimnyjerry for the kind of info that should have been told a while ago by the Organisers.....

    Gemster.....

[Jimnyjerry]

Pre-book and NO REFUND you are kidding me . .... That's WHY you don't Pre-book.... Better pray it's fine weather cause if not, could be a few issues.....

Thanks Jimnyjerry for the kind of info that should have been told a while ago by the Organisers.....

    Gemster.....

It is on the webpage

[Findem]

For those who are not familiar with Pretty Valley and the Yarrow Creek sites, there are numerous references in my blogs and video playlist. I won't repeat any of it here. Just click on the link below for the blog list and on any of my videos for a video playlist. They are searchable. All the video links also appear in the blog index.
With regard to - shall I say, the nontoilet facilities at Pretty Valley. The problem is that people will go right down the valley past the obvious fossicking places. By so doing they deprive everyone else of privacy. I might add that I've never found much down there anyhow, though (it being Pretty Valley) you ought to get some zircon, sapphire, black spinel and tourmaline in every sieve almost anywhere except in recently deposited mud. There are places where you will come across the dark, gritty material similar to the best wash you used to be able to find up near the road; however it isn't as productive as the wash in the main area. On the other hand, the chance of finding nice quartz is the same anywhere since it isn't concentrated by the action of flowing water in the same way the gem minerals are.

[GLEN VIC]

TOILET FACILITIES - I will confirm on Monday for each site.

Peter Teschner

[Andrew]

Its getting close so hold your excitement  

We get calls each year about our Trading arrangements during Minerama.

Aussie Sapphire will be open 8-4 Friday, Saturday and Sunday - outside these days, please make an appointment by emailing or calling.

Look forward to catching up with customers and ALF members.
This year's must have "freebie" is our new Stubbie Holder 


Please note that if you require larger Machines (eg. cabbing machines, larger saws, etc) we do need some advance notice as these require assembly and we will be working on normal weekend orders as well as dealing with extra Minerama visitors.


Assembly and testing does take time so to save disappointment, please let us know in advance. 


We encourage customers to order online and select store Pick Up so we can have your order ready for you to pick up.  Or you can just email your list through to us and we can set the items aside for you.  This is a great opportunity to pick up stuff that is heavy to post and save on shipping cost so check if you need to stock up on tumbling grit, media or anything like that.  Happy to do up club orders as well so check if you club needs restocking on some essentials before you leave.


Weather is looking great so look forward to seeing lots of visitors over the weekend.


Cheers
Andrew and the Aussie Sapphire team.





   

[Jimnyjerry]

TOILET FACILITIES - I will confirm on Monday for each site.

Peter Teschner

It is now the end of Tuesday. Confirmations 

[GLEN VIC]

TOILETS -
Trip 5 - Glen Elgin on Fri  and
Trip 9 - 7 Oaks on Sat.

[GLEN VIC]

ONLINE FIELD TRIP SALES www.minerama.com.au
Please note that Online Field Trip Sales will cease on Tuesday Night 8th Mar about 9pm. However Field Trip Sales will be available from the King George Oval Site Marquee (behind the Glen Innes and District Services Club) from 8am Thur, Fri and Sat for a 9am departure.

[GLEN VIC]

UPDATE ON POPULAR FIELD TRIPS
Max 50 Fossickers Per Site
Fri - Field Trip 6 - Glenora Yarrow Creek
Sat - Field Trip 7 - Crossmaglen
Sat - Filed Trip 8 - Fernbrook

Fri - Field Trip 4 Waterloo Station  Max 30 Fossickers  starting to fill quickly.

[Lord_Thunda]

Have any places been set aside for those unable to book online? From previous experience, there is always a line up of ppl wanting to go on trips & lining up only to be told they have been sold out.

[Jimnyjerry]

Getting close to packing and traveling time. 
Here is to some cool dry weather for Minerama. 

[MrSydney]

Woohoo!  All packed!  Travelling up tomorrow!!   

[Gemster]

      I can't go..... The Gemster is still looking for a new nest... Maybe next year ....

 Have fun and a Safe trip for All....      May the Stones be with you......


     Gemster.....

[Aussie Sapphire]

Here is to some cool dry weather for Minerama. 

Weather is looking great for the weekend. Not too hot.

cheers
Leah