[Rockhounds] Check that door stop.

[Paul Van hee]

My father started working at the customs in what was 'Belgian Congo'.
He was known by his collegues as a mineral collector.
Living in Matadi (the main inland 'sea port' of Congo in 1952, he once 
received a small but heavy parcel from his collegue in Bujumbura (Rwanda).
Inside was a 3.5 kg heavy cassiterite xl from a mine called Rwinkavu in 
Rwanda.
I had been used for many years as a door stop in the customs office until 
that collegue realise the importance of the specimen.
It is still in my collection now.

Rgds, Paul


-----Oorspronkelijk bericht----- 
From: Teresa Masters
Sent: Saturday, October 06, 2018 7:21 AM
To: mstreman53 at yahoo.com ; Rockhounds at drizzle.com: A mailing list for rock 
and gem collectors
Subject: Re: [Rockhounds] Check that door stop.

My grandsons have spread most of my many years collection all over my now 
drought resistant yard. Rutilated quartz lies in a Cactus bed. Slabs help 
define Water retaining berms, and in front of the house holding potted 
plants are two large “rocks”, one of which I know to be Jade.

There is Petrified wood amongst my Roses. I just found a box of fire agates 
they missed. One thing I can say for sure, I enjoyed every collecting Field 
Trip, I loved every Rock and Mineral Club show where I won some Silent 
Auctions, and yes all I purchased at Quartzsite.

After I transition, my son and then perhaps these very grandsons will enjoy 
the sun reflections where least expected. Who knows after that. From the 70’s 
through today, I enjoyed the ride, friendships, etc.
Hugs
Terrie
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