[Rockhounds] collecting herkimers at Crystal Grove?

[betdav97 at aol.com]

Tim,
   When we visited Crystal Grove I was very, very disappointed. I would 
try Fonda
or one of the others. But that was few years ago and things may have 
changed
greatly.
Dave


-----Original Message-----
From: Tim Jokela Jr. <tjokela at execulink.com>
To: Rockhounds at drizzle.com: A mailing list for rock and gem collectors 
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Sent: Thu, 15 May 2008 1:46 pm
Subject: [Rockhounds] collecting herkimers at Crystal Grove?


I'm planning a trip to NY sometime this summer, perhaps next week, to 
hammer my brains out in search of "Herkimer diamonds" at Crystal Grove. 
 
I know the basics, and have plenty of hammers, many pounds of spring 
steel wedges, and the mandatory strong back and weak mind. 
 
However, I've never collected at Crystal Grove, so does anybody have 
any hints or tips? Concentrate on the wall, or try working down into 
the floor? Where are the pockets concentrated? 
 
I'm also a fanatical fly fisher, so any trouty tips would be cool. Much 
thanks for any help! 
 
Cheers, 
 
Tim Jokela Jr., tjokela at execulink.com 
Business: http://www.element51.com 
Pleasure: http://www.ontariominerals.com 
 
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