Hunting Pegmatites in a Kilt

[Norm]

Nice to hear from you, Norm. It sounds like you have been having a good summer. If I was going rockhounding, I have to say that a kilt would probably not be my first choice in most circumstances, so kudos to you for pushing the limits. Let me know when you find a pegmatite full of nice fat tourmalines and beryls, and I`ll be there!!

Thanks, Dughlas.... We found tourmalines, but they were needle thin and black. Not exactly facet grade material. I think gem tourmalines are unknown in Arizona. However, there IS gem aquamarine in the Sierrita mountains, southwest of Tucson. Haven't been there, haven't done that.
Bought some high socks to try and remedy the leg scratch issue. We'll see how that works...