Afton Canyon Trip 2006

The turkeys made it to Afton Canyon, those with feathers and those without. The weather was the best ever for turkey day, sunshine and warm. 31 rockhounds arrived for the festivities along with 17 of mans best friend in addition to their wives. Tuesday and Wednesday was used to search out new locations of which their many yet unexplored. During the search we also found a silver mine complete with a miners cove fully furnished, bed, books, hand carved walking sticks, and aerosol cans to sniff things got boring. No silver to be found. On Wednesday we were treated to the sight of a desert Big Horn sheep posing for pictures before running over the hill.

Thursday arrived with a pancake flambeau by chef Marion Roberts with a side of bacon or sausage. Then preparation were begun for the main course Turkey deep fried, with all the trimming provided by the rockhound, etc. This was followed by a lot of tall tails and bragging around the camp fire, while eating marshmallow and other goodies. With fireworks every night provided by EVC camped across the river.

Friday and Saturday were consumed with collecting treasures of various descriptions. We found fluorite, seganite, agate, jasper, amaguiles and many others of unknown descriptions. To the best of my knowledge everyone had a good time and is ready for next year to come around. The group decided we would go to Lavic Siding next year so make you reservations now before we run out of desert..

Albert Troglin, Field Trip Chm.