Haineaultite (Na,Ca)₅Ca(Ti,Nb)₅Si₁₂O₃₄(OH,F)₈·5H₂O Poudrette quarry (De-Mix quarry; Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Carrière Mont Saint-Hilaire; MSH), Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada FOV = 1.26 mm #3999 NFS #minerals #earthscience #geology #mineralogy

Gmelinite-Na Na₄(Si₈Al₄)O₂₄·11H₂O Poudrette quarry (De-Mix quarry; Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Carrière Mont Saint-Hilaire; MSH), Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada FOV = 3.97 mm #3998 NFS

Gmelinite-Na Na₄(Si₈Al₄)O₂₄·11H₂O Poudrette quarry (De-Mix quarry; Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Carrière Mont Saint-Hilaire; MSH), Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada FOV = 1.69 mm #3997 NFS

Gaidonnayite Na₂ZrSi₃O₉·2H₂O Poudrette quarry (De-Mix quarry; Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Carrière Mont Saint-Hilaire; MSH), Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada FOV = 2.83 mm #3996 NFS

Ferrokentbrooksite Na₁₅Ca₆Fe²⁺₃Zr₃Nb(Si₂₅O₇₃)(O,OH,H₂O)₃(F,Cl)₂ Poudrette quarry (De-Mix quarry; Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Carrière Mont Saint-Hilaire; MSH), Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada FOV = 1.49 mm #3995 NFS

Columbite-(Fe) Fe²⁺Nb₂O₆ Poudrette quarry (De-Mix quarry; Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Carrière Mont Saint-Hilaire; MSH), Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada FOV = 0.85 mm #3994 NFS

Ferroceladonite KFe²⁺Fe³⁺Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂ Poudrette quarry (De-Mix quarry; Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Carrière Mont Saint-Hilaire; MSH), Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada FOV = 3.96 mm #3993 NFS

Eudidymite Na₂Be₂Si₆O₁₅·H₂O Poudrette quarry (De-Mix quarry; Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Carrière Mont Saint-Hilaire; MSH), Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada FOV = 2.61 mm #3992 NFS

Home from the Kitsap Fair and Stampede. The family had a good fair Nicolehad her FFA market pig went for $4.25 a pound at 197 pounds. Ashley, in her first year of FFA market rabbits, took a grand and reserve champion, and they sold for a total of $1200.

It has been a long and busy day. It was haul in for animals at Kitsap County Fair. Between my wife and I and the 3 granddaughters and parents, we brought 7 llamas and an alpaca. Joe had to make a second trip to bring a friend's 3 llamas. Barn is decorated, and llamas bedded down.

Corundum Al2O3 Poudrette quarry (De-Mix quarry; Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Carrière Mont Saint-Hilaire; MSH), Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada FOV = 2.88 mm #3990 NFS

Chabazite-Na (Na₃K)[Al₄Si₈O₂₄]·11H₂O Horvathite-(Y) NaY(CO3)F2 Poudrette quarry (De-Mix quarry; Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Carrière Mont Saint-Hilaire; MSH), Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada FOV = 3.43 mm #3988 NFS

Galena PbS Cerussite Pb(CO₃) Wulfenite PbMoO₄ Aegirine NaFe³⁺Si₂O₆ Poudrette quarry (De-Mix quarry; Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Carrière Mont Saint-Hilaire; MSH), Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada FOV = 1.20 mm #3987 NFS

Canacrisilite Na₇(Si₇Al₅)O₂₄(CO₃)·3H₂O Poudrette quarry (De-Mix quarry; Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Carrière Mont Saint-Hilaire; MSH), Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada FOV = 0.90 mm #3986 NFS

Almandine Fe²⁺₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃ Poudrette quarry (De-Mix quarry; Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Carrière Mont Saint-Hilaire; MSH), Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada FOV = 3.98 mm #3984 NFS

Calcioburbankite Na₃(Ca,Ce,Sr,La)₃(CO₃)₅ Poudrette quarry (De-Mix quarry; Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Carrière Mont Saint-Hilaire; MSH), Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada FOV = 1.36 mm #3985 NFS #minerals #earthscience #geology #mineralogy

Adamsite-(Y) NaY(CO₃)₂·6H₂O Poudrette quarry (De-Mix quarry; Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Carrière Mont Saint-Hilaire; MSH), Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada FOV = 3.94 mm #33983 NFS #minerals #earthscience #geology #mineralogy

Tuperssuatsiaite Na₂(Fe³⁺,Mn²⁺)₃Si₈O₂₀(OH)₂·4H₂O Sugilite KNa₂Fe³⁺₂(Li₃Si₁₂)O₃₀ Poudrette quarry (De-Mix quarry; Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Carrière Mont Saint-Hilaire; MSH), Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada FOV = 2.89 mm #3083 NFS

Searlesite NaBSi₂O₅(OH)₂ Poudrette quarry (De-Mix quarry; Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Carrière Mont Saint-Hilaire; MSH), Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada FOV = 3.22 mm #3082 NFS #minerals #earthscience #geology #mineralogy

Petersenite-(Ce) Na₄Ce₂(CO₃)₅ Poudrette quarry (De-Mix quarry; Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Carrière Mont Saint-Hilaire; MSH), Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada FOV = 1.66 mm #3081 NFS #minerals #earthscience #geology #mineralogy

Penkvilksite Na₂TiSi₄O₁₁·2H₂O Poudrette quarry (De-Mix quarry; Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Carrière Mont Saint-Hilaire; MSH), Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada FOV = 1.11 mm #3080 NFS #minerals #earthscience #geology #mineralogy

Labuntsovite-Mn Na4K4Mn2+2Ti8O4(Si4O12)4(OH)4·10-12H2O Poudrette quarry (De-Mix quarry; Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Carrière Mont Saint-Hilaire; MSH), Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada FOV = 2.91 mm #3078 NFS #minerals #earthscience #geology #mineralogy

Kukharenkoite Ba₂Ce(CO₃)₃F Poudrette quarry (De-Mix quarry; Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Carrière Mont Saint-Hilaire; MSH), Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada FOV = 2.91 mm #3078 NFS #minerals #earthscience #geology #mineralogy

Andradite Ca3Fe3+2(SiO4)3 Poudrette quarry (De-Mix quarry; Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Carrière Mont Saint-Hilaire; MSH), Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada FOV = 1.53 mm #3077 NFS #minerals #earthscience #geology #mineralogy

Gobbinsite Na5(Si11Al5)O32·11H2O Poudrette quarry (De-Mix quarry; Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Carrière Mont Saint-Hilaire; MSH), Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada FOV = 1.52 mm #3075 NFS #minerals #earthscience #geology #mineralogy

Garronite-Na Na₆(Al₆Si₁₀O₃₂)·8.5H₂O Poudrette quarry (De-Mix quarry; Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Carrière Mont Saint-Hilaire; MSH), Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada FOV = 1.52 mm #3075 NFS #minerals #earthscience #geology #mineralogy

Cancrisilite Na₇(Si₇Al₅)O₂₄(CO₃)·3H₂O Poudrette quarry (De-Mix quarry; Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Carrière Mont Saint-Hilaire; MSH), Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada FOV = 1.99 mm #3074 NFS #minerals #earthscience #geology #mineralogy

Wulfenite PbMoO₄ Hemimorphite Zn₄(Si₂O₇)(OH)₂·H₂O Poudrette quarry (De-Mix quarry; Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Carrière Mont Saint-Hilaire; MSH), Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada FOV = 0.99 mm #2810 NFS #minerals #earthscience #geology #mineralogy

A tired llama hander with his llama, Flame Ryder, and his Grand Champion banner and ribbon. This was for overall performance classes. We got first in freestyle obstacles, second public relations obstacles, and fourth in trail obstacles.

We have arrived at Hidden Oaks Llama Ranch for the Happy Camper Llama Show. The last 50 miles took as long as the first 150 miles. I have started setting up camp in the pasture and am now taking a break for lunch. We are going in style this year, cots instead instead of on the ground.

Wollastonite CaSiO₃ Poudrette quarry (De-Mix quarry; Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Carrière Mont Saint-Hilaire; MSH), Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada FOV = 3.99 mm #2809 NFS #minerals #earthscience #geology #[email protected]

Rasvumite KFe₂S₃ Poudrette quarry (De-Mix quarry; Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Carrière Mont Saint-Hilaire; MSH), Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada FOV = 0.91 mm #2808 NFS #minerals #earthscience #geology #MineralMonday

Nenadkevichite (Na,◻)₈Nb₄(Si₄O₁₂)₂(O,OH)₄·8H₂O) Poudrette quarry (De-Mix quarry; Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Carrière Mont Saint-Hilaire; MSH), Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada FOV = 1.52 mm #2807 NFS #minerals #earthscience #geology #MineralMonday

Magnesite Mg(CO₃) Poudrette quarry (De-Mix quarry; Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Carrière Mont Saint-Hilaire; MSH), Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada FOV = 3.98 mm #2806 NFS #minerals #earthscience #geology #MineralMonday

While trimming our kiwi, I spotted this tiger swallow tail on butterfly bush blooms. Had to zoom in a lot to get the photos.

Our shed was overstuffed with years of adding and not subtracting stuff. My current project is to clear it out and organize it. The Cheryl tree in the foreground provides good snacks. After 2 weeks of picking and birds snacking, it is still loaded. Best crop in years.

Sitting here watching the USGS Kilauea feed on YouTube. There are occasional splashes of lava showing. Weather is foggy or low clouds with a stiff breeze.Hoping the next eruption phase will start before I turn in.

Just got home from a week in Whistler. These photos were taken from the ferry between Edmond and Kingston, Washington.

Nice day here in western Washington with temperatures in upper 80's and low 90's. Another warm day on tap for tomorrow, then we cool back to normal temperatures.

The awards our family won today at the Central Oregon Llama Festival.

We are at the Central Oregon Llama Festival. My wife got first in advanced pack obstacles and I got second in novice pack obstacles. Both our granddaughters got first in showmanship and pack obstacles in their respective classes

Beryllonite NaBe(PO₄) Poudrette quarry (De-Mix quarry; Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Carrière Mont Saint-Hilaire; MSH), Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada FOV = 1.44 mm #2805 NFS #minerals #earthscience #geology

Zakharovite Na₄Mn²⁺₅Si₁₀O₂₄(OH)₆·6H₂O Poudrette quarry (De-Mix quarry; Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Carrière Mont Saint-Hilaire; MSH), Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada FOV = 0.85 mm #2648 NFS #minerals #earthscience #geology

Thermonatrite Na₂(CO₃)·H₂O Poudrette quarry (De-Mix quarry; Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Carrière Mont Saint-Hilaire; MSH), Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada FOV = 1.99 mm #2647 NFS #minerals #earthscience #geology

Quintinite Mg₄Al₂(OH)₁₂(CO₃)·3H₂O Poudrette quarry (De-Mix quarry; Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Carrière Mont Saint-Hilaire; MSH), Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada FOV = 1.25 mm #2646 NFS #minerals

Lorenzenite Na₂Ti₂O₃(Si₂O₆) Poudrette quarry (De-Mix quarry; Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Carrière Mont Saint-Hilaire; MSH), Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada FOV = 3.12 mm #2645 NFS #minerals #earthscience #geology

Loparite (Na,Ce,Sr)(Ce,Th)(Ti,Nb)₂O₆ Poudrette quarry (De-Mix quarry; Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Carrière Mont Saint-Hilaire; MSH), Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada FOV = 1.34 mm #2644 NFS #minerals #earthscience #geology

Kupletskite K₂NaMn²⁺₇Ti⁴⁺₂(Si₄O₁₂)₂O₂(OH)₄F Poudrette quarry (De-Mix quarry; Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Carrière Mont Saint-Hilaire; MSH), Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada FOV = 3.61 mm #2643 NFS #minerals #earthscience #geology

Hiortdahlite Na₂Ca₄(Ca₀.₅Zr⁴⁺₀.₅)Zr⁴⁺(Si₂O₇)₂OF₃ Poudrette quarry (De-Mix quarry; Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Carrière Mont Saint-Hilaire; MSH), Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada FOV = 1.03 mm #2642 NFS #minerals #earthscience #geology

Erdite NaFe³⁺S₂-₂·2H₂O Poudrette quarry (De-Mix quarry; Demix quarry; Uni-Mix quarry; Carrière Mont Saint-Hilaire; MSH), Mont Saint-Hilaire, La Vallée-du-Richelieu RCM, Montérégie, Québec, Canada FOV = 1.01 mm #2641 NFS #minerals #earthscience #geology