Ontario Amethyst Deposits (gems, gemstones, rocks, minerals and rockhounding)

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At its finest this wonderful purple gem is a rich, fathomless violet frozen in stone. It was a color most valued by Roman nobility and until the latter half of the 18th century, was considered to be amongst the most precious of jewels. With the discovery of the vast Brazillian deposits [...]

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The joy of eating well in excess of need. (Caver and editor go nuts on pugger-burgers))

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A comment from Jennifer in one of my recent posts, lamenting her once slim physique and ability to push virgin passage bought back memories of the great feast with Doug, he like myself is a guy who appreciates a meal of quantity as much as quality - though if the taste [...]

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