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Standard Minerals Corp.
Glendon, North Carolina
May 2, 2009
This was a beautiful day for collecting at the Glendon Quarry. It had not rained in over a week and things were pretty dry. The humidity was low and it was overcast most of the day and that made ideal collecting weather in my mind.
The Lynchburg and Roanoke Clubs were well represented with at least 20 members that I could count. There may have been several others that were on my list and maybe some that failed to let me know they were going.
Not much new ground was exposed but some piles had been moved around a little. Several people did find some 2-inch to 3-inch cubes and many smaller cubes were found as well. John and Nona Haskins discovered some wonderful large purple and blue fluorite crystals lurking within a very large quartz bolder. By large, I mean in the 1/2 inch to 3/8 inch category and perfect cubic crystals. This quarry has been shut down for a while due to the economy and a decrease in sales. The management was pleased with the trip and we will likely be invited to return, possibly in the fall. Stay alert, as the email broadcast with sign-up information probably will be sent in late August or early September. This is the only way the Southeastern Federation will make the announcement and you must respond immediately to reserve your spot. All of the 120 or so spots will likely be filled before the end of that day. This is one more reason that we must be kept updated on your email address. If you are not getting the field trip broadcast each month, then I do not have a good address for you. Contact me at <!-- var prefix = 'm&#97;&#105;lt&#111;:'; var suffix = ''; var attribs = ''; var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; var addy46368 = 'dbc&#97;ll1' + '&#64;'; addy46368 = addy46368 + '&#97;&#111;l' + '&#46;' + 'c&#111;m'; document.write( '<a ' + path + '\'' + prefix + addy46368 + suffix + '\'' + attribs + '>' ); document.write( addy46368 ); document.write( '<\/a>' ); //--> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it <!-- document.write( '<span style=\'display: none;\'>' ); //--> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it <!-- document.write( '</' ); document.write( 'span>' ); //--> and I will confirm your contact.

Field Trip Report submitted by Dave Callahan, field trip chairman.