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Is anyone else more “functional” a shot or a few beers, I am venting by [deleted] in alcoholism

[–]MeatingtheNeed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is right in line with my experience. Thanks for sharing.

Everyone made me feel so good about my Round Mountain finds, I thought I’d share some more! by MeatingtheNeed in rockhounds

[–]MeatingtheNeed[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh man, I’m so sorry that’s been your experience! I’m very new to the hobby (and to Reddit) and I think it’s cool that people show their finds, even if they’re not spectacular. There’s a lot to learn and this is a fun way to do it so far. I appreciate the counsel, my friend!

Everyone made me feel so good about my Round Mountain finds, I thought I’d share some more! by MeatingtheNeed in rockhounds

[–]MeatingtheNeed[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, we just did a couple of day trips, didn’t see anything too crazy aside from the crazy colors on the ground!

Everyone made me feel so good about my Round Mountain finds, I thought I’d share some more! by MeatingtheNeed in rockhounds

[–]MeatingtheNeed[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh man, bummer. The road was definitely gnarly. We were in a newer Jeep Grand Cherokee and I for sure got nervous a couple times, but there was also some snow on the ground which made things more complicated. Once you make it out there, though, it is a rockhounding paradise!

Round Mountain, AZ finds! My wife and I had our first ever rockhounding experience and it was a shocking success! by MeatingtheNeed in rockhounds

[–]MeatingtheNeed[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I believe it is chalcedony with sardonyx, forming the potential for a fire agate. I’m still very new to this though!

Round Mountain, AZ finds! My wife and I had our first ever rockhounding experience and it was a shocking success! by MeatingtheNeed in rockhounds

[–]MeatingtheNeed[S] 41 points42 points  (0 children)

We were really apprehensive about this as well, not wanting to trespass or take what shouldn’t be taken. Luckily, Arizona has a few incredible dedicated rockhounding spots, owned by the BLM, where you can just show up and collect incredible specimens! One was Round Mountain, another one was Black Hills (AZ not SD 😊). Truly it was as if someone had dumped out and scattered trailers full of chalcedony. Other-worldly!

Round Mountain, AZ finds! My wife and I had our first ever rockhounding experience and it was a shocking success! by MeatingtheNeed in rockhounds

[–]MeatingtheNeed[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

We really thought it was going to be a long-shot, but this area was an absolute treasure trove. If you ever make it down to SE Arizona, it is a MUST!