Hello @Linda Sellers @Michelle Ellis @Sara Lajeunesse @Chris Baumann @Conner Mccorkle @Mindy Molein @Sarah Wildbore-Ormiston MCMA @Robert Evans @Ashley Evans @David Evans I was thinking about the people I don't see regularly and realized I haven't seen you around the community for a while. So I thought I'd reach out and simply say hello. Where did life take you? Did you end up reaching some of the goals you were working toward? Did life throw you a curveball and send you in a completely different direction? I think we all disappear sometimes while we're busy living life. I've done the same. Honestly, I haven't really forgotten about anyone… I've just been so busy trying to figure out my own path that sometimes I forget to stop and look around. 😂 Whatever you've been up to, I hope you're doing well and that life is treating you well. And if you haven't reached those goals yet, that's okay too. A goal doesn't have an expiration date just because life got in the way. Sometimes you just have to take a breath, look at where you've been, and decide where you want to go next. So, this is just me saying hey. Hope all is well in your world. 🤝 If you see this, tell me where you've been. I'd genuinely love to hear your story.

I was in Bancroft yesterday at the Gemboree, wondering if anyone else went!? It was awesome! Got this geode! God really does create beautiful things!

Following the float paid off once again, leading me to another source vein of quartz hidden in the mountains. This vein is heavily iron-rich, with so much iron staining that parts of the rock have turned deep red and orange. Even better, some pieces are showing beautiful natural rainbow flashes within the quartz.🪨 The hunt is far from over. My next step is to test these samples for sulphides and continue tracking this system in search of larger deposits. Every piece of float tells a story, and sometimes all it takes is following the clues uphill. Have you ever found a quartz vein with natural rainbow flashes? I'd love to hear about your discoveries in the comments.

💚Welcome to Modern Prospectors Academy🌲 Glad to have a new face around the community! A warm welcome to: 👉 @Michelle Ellis This is a place for people who enjoy the outdoors, exploring old trails, searching for minerals and crystals, prospecting, camping, learning new skills, and sharing real experiences from the field. Whether you're completely new or have years of experience, you’re welcome here. Feel free to: 🏔️ Share your adventures and discoveries 💎 Post photos of your finds 🔥 Talk camping, hiking, and outdoor life 🧭 Ask questions and connect with others 📸 Learn and grow alongside the community No pressure — just good people, real conversations, and a shared passion for adventure and the outdoors. Happy to have you with us. Welcome aboard! ⛏️✨