This trip is open to all rockhounds that agree to abide by the AFMS Code of Ethics, the directions of the field trip leader, and practice safe rockhounding. A Consent and Assumption of Risk Waiver of Liability form must be signed upon arriving at the campsite.

WHEN - December 2, 3, 4, 2005.

SPONSOR - CFMS Field Trip, South.

ORGANIZATION - CFMS

MATERIAL TO COLLECT - Dumortierite, Petrified Palm Wood, Kyanite and much more.

LEADER - Bob Fitzpatrick. Please notify me by 11/20/05, if you plan on attending. Feel free to call or email me if you have any questions or need more information:
Phone: 951) 845-3051
Email: RURocky2@aol.com

PROPOSED SCHEDULE - Each day we will be going to different collecting areas. All trips will leave at 8:00 a.m. SHARP (Arizona time) from the campgrounds. Assemble at 7:45 for details and instructions for each day's trip.

DIRECTIONS TO CAMPSITE - The ranch is located 12 miles west of Yuma on I-8, then north on S-34 (Ogilby Road). Go 9 miles on S-34, then turn left on Gold Rock Ranch Road, go 1-1/2 miles and you're there. Check-in at the ranch office in the store.

VEHICLES - The roads to the ranch and campgrounds should be okay for most cars, trailers and motor homes. From the campsite to the collecting areas, 4wheel drive or high clearance vehicles are recommended.

TOOLS - Collecting bags and boxes, digging tools, rock hammer, eye gear, spray water bottle, etc., Be sure to bring your camp chair to sit in at night around the campfire at night.

SAFETY CONCERNS - Do not lick the rocks, use sun screen when needed, stay away from rattlesnakes, use bug spray, be aware of flash floods, be aware of things around you, team up with a buddy and don't get lost.

WEATHER - We are planning on nice weather-sunny days; cool, clear, star filled nights. But remember, it can rain this time of year so be prepared and plan ahead.

CAMPGROUNDS & FACILITIES - If you want to camp on the ranch, the fee is $10.00 per night, you will have the use of the restrooms, showers and much more. You can call the ranch and talk to Bobbie the manager at 928) 919-6220 or 928) 920-0603; their website is http://goldrockranch.tripod.com. You can dry camp just outside the ranch, no water, no services, no toilets, at no cost, or if you prefer, there are motel accommodations in Yuma, AZ.

DINING AT THE RANCH - For anyone wanting to eat dinner at the ranch on Saturday night, the cost will be $5.00. For dining at the ranch, you will need to make reservations before you arrive by calling Bobbie at the above number(s). On weekends they have a Chuck wagon breakfast where you can eat before heading out on the field trips.

GENERAL INFORMATION - Come and join us for the day or camp out with us. Bring your food, lots of water, cell-phone, walkie-talkies, GPS, first aide kit, camera, flashlight and lots of firewood. In the evenings we will all join together and have a good old time around the campfire, roasting marshmallows, telling jokes and remembering the special times we've shared with friends. I should be arriving at the ranch around noon on Friday.