Minerama Fossicking, Gem & Jewellery Show

[moondoggie767]

any tips for a first timer to glen innes
im going on both wellingrove trips on the 9th and 10th and crossmaglen on the 11th
how has the rain been should i bring my waders?
see you all there 

[Philip]

I arrived into Inverell this morning (WOHOOOOO!!!) after a very wet ride up yesterday.  Already found my first stones of the trip, nothing fantastic, couple of good sized blues and one or two cutters

Can't wait for the field trips.  I'm heading out to Tingha tomorrow, if anyone else is going to be there let me know and be sure to say Hi

Philip

[MrSydney]

For Crossmaglen at least definitely yes.

[Lord_Thunda]

This should let everyone know the local conditions. Just need to change the place name as this is what I use for Emmaville.
http://ozforecast.com.au/cgi-bin/weather.cgi?station=Emmaville.NSW&radar


As locals have found out, it can pour down in one area & be dry in others. We got 22.5mm yesterday which was the first decent drop we have had this month. Forecast looks good for next weekend.


As Mr Sydney says, waders will be useful for Crossmaglen depending where you want to dig.

[Jimnyjerry]

Starting to collect items to pack for Minerama.
Nice surprise 4 topaz from O'Briens Ck that I misplaced after my trip in May - Juine 2016.  Total weight 27.25 carats.

A not nice surprise was a plastic lunch box full of 4 month old lamingtons. 

Must take more frequent fossicking trips.

[Gemster]

  At least you have your lunch for the first Field Trip Jimnyjerry...

  Gemster....

[Jimnyjerry]

At least you have your lunch for the first Field Trip Jimnyjerry...

  Gemster....

Thought about saving if any one needed medication. 

 It is in the composting barrel now. Have very healthy compost.

I prefer my antibiotics in tablet form. 

[Philip]

Feed it to the chickens Jerry, might save any vet bills for the next while

On a side note, if you don't have chickens, you may need to buy some so you can feed it to them......

On a more relevant note, can't wait to see everyone in 2 days     I'm already here (well in Inverell but close enough) and the weather is perfect.  Bring on the weekend!!!!

Philip

[Rej]

Very exited here too, driving down tomorrow evening with my son.

Has anyone been in the creeks recently? It's my first time down and I'm wondering how warm/cold the water will be.

Are we talking boardies and old shoes or waders over pants?

Looking forward to meeting some ALFers. 

[Jimnyjerry]

Feed it to the chickens Jerry, might save any vet bills for the next while

On a side note, if you don't have chickens, you may need to buy some so you can feed it to them......

On a more relevant note, can't wait to see everyone in 2 days     I'm already here (well in Inverell but close enough) and the weather is perfect.  Bring on the weekend!!!!

Philip

Drop bears, pythons and foxes would get the chooks.

have a good day fossicking tomorrow Philip. 

[Gemster]

Very exited here too, driving down tomorrow evening with my son.

Has anyone been in the creeks recently? It's my first time down and I'm wondering how warm/cold the water will be.

Are we talking boardies and old shoes or waders over pants?

Looking forward to meeting some ALFers. 

For us Northeners , the Water will be a bit cooler than what we have up here... If I was Fossicking, I would be in my Wetsuit and shoes.... it is starting to cool down now so bring a jacket... the nights are Cooler.... but not Cold ... yet..

  Gemster....

[Rej]

Thanks for the info Gemster.

I grew up in Canada so I can do cold, but probably not all day in cold water. Oh well, I'll bring all my options and dip a toe in first...

[Lord_Thunda]

Looking at 26 - 27 during the day & sunny so glorious weather. Has been cooling up a tad at night around 10 - 12.
Water should be reasonably warm to cool so depending as to what you're used to. I'll be wearing shorts & aqua shoes which will need to be replaced next year as they are on their last outings. I had planned on getting new ones but ran outta time.
Looking forward to catching up with old & new friends & a few bourbons of course     

[Jimnyjerry]

Car is packed.
After a second check packed the  .

Ready to roll tomorrow morning. 

[GLEN VIC]

Enjoy your stay Alfers. Marked out the outdoor trader sites today. Already a few outdoorers waiting at the gate to set up in the morning. I will be spending a bit of my time in the Services Club Board room looking after the UNE display. Come by and say hello if you get a chance...and good luck drive safely.

Peter BTW over 45,000 people reached on Facebook boosts since begining of Feb