April 2nd, 2009 ~ Since my Thunderegg digs are snowed in, I had to get dirty digging something else. So I ventured east of town to a little spot I dig once in awhile and started digging a nice little petrified limb.  This little limb ended up causing more problems for me later on. "See below" 

As I continued digging the limb, one of my hefty swings of the hoe pick was suddenly stopped when the point stuck into this beauty! 

Upclose of the log section! 

After several hours of fighting rain, high winds and hail we finally got it out. This larger log was about 3 feet in length, however it came out in several pieces due to natural fractures. The small limb I originally started digging was a total of 2.5 feet long. It as well came out in several pieces.  With some fancy glue - I glued the pieces back together... Pictures coming soon! 

Looking into Bear Creek - Also looking down onto Lucky Strike Mine

Killer Green Bed - Buddies and I, digging away!

One Big Hole! and a broken pick. Some die-hard rockhound had a good workout digging this hole at the Ochoco Agate Bed

During my travels looking for new Thunderegg beds, I found this interesting rock outcrop. See the face?

North of Mitchell, Oregon this is a sample of what the painted hills look like.

North of a town called Mitchell, Oregon. This is the John Day River.

Buddies and I, collecting at Donnybrook bed.