Monthly Archives: August 2009

We Have Winners!

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Susan Landa

Thank you to everyone who made our 20th anniversary event a big success!  Out of all who came and participated, a lucky few won prizes and are listed below.   We had a lot of fun celebrating our 20th year as … Continue reading →

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Cool Rocks for the Hot Days of Summer

Posted on August 9, 2009 by Fossil Cartel Staff

We Portlanders just survived a record-breaking ten consecutive days of 90 degrees or higher temps last week. We endured several days of 105/106 and that’s amazing since only half of Portland’s population has air conditioning at home. Many people searched … Continue reading →

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Happy 20th Birthday to The Fossil Cartel!

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Susan Landa

I started selling mineral specimens off a card table in my living room in 1989.  We placed a classified ad in the “Hobbies & Collectables” section of The Oregonian, our local newspaper (no Craig’s list, let alone internet back then). … Continue reading →

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Mining for Herkimer Diamonds

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Susan Landa

Even though I’m in the rock business, I have to admit: digging for rocks is not one of my favorite things to do.  When we pulled up to the Herkimer Diamond mine and saw all the magnificent samples of the … Continue reading →

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