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I think "Other Hobbies" would be a good subject for this forum. I've had quite a few over the years. From rock collecting to sky diving and hot air ballooning.
I'll start with one of my earliest, the "Rock Hound". When I was about 8 or 10 years old, my favorite Uncle would take me to mines and quarries in Pennsylvania and New Jersey to search for crystals and fossils. My Grandfather (his father) was also an avid collector of rocks and minerals. He was especially proud of his "Radioactive" collection. They weren't really radioactive they were a special group of minerals that flouresce (Glow like neon) under a black light.
I happen to live in not only one of the best places for raising cacti but also the home of one of the biggest gem and mineral shows in the country. Sadly I haven't been to one since I've bought my camera. I'll be rectifiying that this February. Meanwhile I would like to share some pics of my favorite "Cool Rocks".
Two inches from gum line to tip. My favorite Sharks tooth. If you got bit by this thing........ooooooh that had to hurt!
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