| SIERRA PELONA ROCK CLUB 2011 PHOTOS |
| Photos from some of the Sierra Pelona Rock Club's activities in 2011 |
| Just a few of the items on display at our annual "Show & Tell" meeting every September. Everything from rocks, minerals, lapidary and equipment. |
| Turquoise, gold, crystals, petrified wood, and the Club's "Super Tumbler" was unveiled by President Bill Webber who rebuilt it. The tumbler can handle 40 pounds. |
Alfred Brown of Canyon Country passed away peacefully in early September 2011. He was 81 years old. Al was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on December 7th, 930 to Joseph and Mary Brown. He was one of six children and is survived by one brother, Joseph Brown of Brooksville, Fla and one sister, Pamela Love of Brevard, N.C. along with many nieces and nephews. Al was an Air Force veteran as an aircraft engine mechanic. After his service to our country, he worked in the airline industry until his retirement. Al lived his life to the fullest and certainly did it his way. He loved scuba diving, fishing, gambling and was most passionate about rock hunting. He was a longtime member of the Sierra Pelona Rock Club. Al was loved very much by his friends and family and he will be missed by us all. |
| The crew visits the Ballarat store on the Ballarat field trip |
| Ballarat Ghost Town |
| Example of Ballarat marble |