[Jewelry making - Article 01026] - Re: [Orchid] Phoenix Jewelry Attractions

[Lauren]

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Hi Noel,

    I found a place for you to go rockhounding. It's just east of
    Phoenix. This looks great, and easy to get to: 

    http://rockhoundblog.com/?p650 

    It's got photos you can print out and take with you to find the
    exact spots of the agates. 

    It's very hot here. Even if it's only 90 something in the shade, it
    will be 100 something in the sun. Remember to take a couple of
    gallons of water with you in your vehicle, a canteen to carry with
    you, and a pair of tweezers for cactus needles. It is so dry here,
    you dehydrate before you know it. You're breathing in superdry air,
    and breathing out moist air. Drink even when you're not thirsty. (I
    just looked at the weather page - the humidity is 2% here right
    now!) 

    Wear sturdy shoes, like hiking boots, if you have them, and a hat.
    This is rattlesnake season. I almost stepped on one myself years
    ago. It was stretched out straight across a trail, and looked like a
    stick. My mom was visiting and she reached in a bush to pick up some
    trash, and an angry rattler rattled at her from in there! She jumped
    about 5 feet. 

    Don't reach in crevices, or under rocks with your hand. Poke with a
    stick or move the rock with your boot. There may be a baby rattler
    under there (or a scorpion, but they're not usually fatal). I like
    to pick up a long stick and poke through bushes where I'm going to
    walk, if I don't have a clear view of the ground. Rattlers don't
    always rattle to announce themselves. I don't mean to scare you,
    just make you cautious. I've been here 27 years and have never been
    bitten. 

    As far as places to eat, for breakfast in downtown Phoenix, Matt's
    Big Breakfast is great. http://mattsbigbreakfast.com 

    Phoenix is huge, the 5th largest city in the US. It has grown into
    many surrounding towns including Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, Glendale,
    and others so that it's one huge metropolitan area. If you tell me
    where you'll be staying, I'll narrow down some eating choices. And
    Phoenix does have great Mexican food. 

Lauren
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