For people attending the Mindat Conference 2012 in Morocco http://www.mindat.org/msgboard-109.html Fri, 24 May 2013 23:15:18 +0000 Phorum 5.2.15a http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,109,293453,293453#msg-293453 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,109,293453,293453#msg-293453 Some time has gone since the adventurous Mindat.org Conference in november.
Here's a report published in the Norwegian magazine STEIN ( nr 1.2013)
[www.nags.net]

The article is written in norwegian, but the photos are in an international language. Enjoy !!
On the behalf of the STEIN magazine,

Knut Edvard]]> Knut Edvard Larsen Mindat Conference 2012 Mon, 20 May 2013 07:37:39 +0000 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,109,279420,279420#msg-279420 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,109,279420,279420#msg-279420 www.oiseaux-migra-tours.com] and I wish him every success with his tour business. If you missed the conference or want to go back check it out!!! He has some video and photos from our trip posted there.]]> Rob Woodside Mindat Conference 2012 Sun, 16 Dec 2012 20:48:31 +0000 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,109,279405,279405#msg-279405 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,109,279405,279405#msg-279405
I have just posted an article on the Morocco conference trip as I lived it... You comments, corrections and complaints will be welcomed and taken into account. Sorry not to have got it done sooner - I'm getting older!!!

Happy Christmas and a Mineralogical New Year to all

Cheers

Tim]]> Timothy Greenland Mindat Conference 2012 Sun, 16 Dec 2012 18:47:50 +0000 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,109,276412,276412#msg-276412 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,109,276412,276412#msg-276412
And by the way; when can we sign up for the Madagascar adventure? I'm not going to miss that one!

Peter]]> Peter Andresen Mindat Conference 2012 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:03:25 +0000 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,109,276181,276181#msg-276181 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,109,276181,276181#msg-276181
Oh yes, and thanks to all of those I had a chance to meet and put faces and personalities on names I knew from Mindat. It was GREAT

Cheers - I just might get myself one last vodka tonight... to all your very good health!

Tim]]> Timothy Greenland Mindat Conference 2012 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:41:40 +0000 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,109,276036,276036#msg-276036 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,109,276036,276036#msg-276036
On behalf of my wife Hjørdis and myself I would like to thank all participants for making this an event we will always remember. Hope that all of you will have a safe journey home.

Olav & Hjørdis]]> Olav Revheim Mindat Conference 2012 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 17:59:43 +0000 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,109,275157,275157#msg-275157 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,109,275157,275157#msg-275157
Oct 31th, 34 mm rain, 19 degrees centigrades
Nov 1st, 8 mm rain, 23 degrees centigrades
Nov 2nd, sunshine, 24 degrees centigrades
Nov 3rd, sunshine, 29 degrees centigrades
Nov 4th, sunshine, 26 degrees centigrades
Nov 5th, sunshine, 24 degrees centigrades
Nov 6th, sunshine, 22 degrees centigrades
Nov 7th, sunshine, 20 degrees centigrades]]> Ot. Ljostad Mindat Conference 2012 Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:53:28 +0000 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,109,275148,275148#msg-275148 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,109,275148,275148#msg-275148 PekkaR]]> Pekka Ruoho Mindat Conference 2012 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 13:13:40 +0000 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,109,274486,274486#msg-274486 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,109,274486,274486#msg-274486 Tomasz Praszkier Mindat Conference 2012 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 11:44:18 +0000 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,109,274358,274358#msg-274358 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,109,274358,274358#msg-274358 Conference is closer and closer... As you can imagine we have some problems but try to resolve all of them. It just showed up that there is a possibility that our transport with materials, including Conference Program, will be late and arrive at the 1st November, so day after registration... Munich is far from Marrakesh...
For this reason we publish on-line whole program. You can download it here:
[dl.dropbox.com]

Maybe good idea is to print first day than you have it even if our transport is late.
See you soon!
Tomek]]> Tomasz Praszkier Mindat Conference 2012 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 22:21:42 +0000 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,109,274076,274076#msg-274076 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,109,274076,274076#msg-274076
As the date for the conference gets closer and closer, it's time to
give you some important details that you MUST read and understand
regarding the conference.

1. During our field trips we will be travelling in ELEVEN different minibuses,
however your checked luggage will NOT be travelling with us each day,
it will be going by another minibus direct to the next hotel. So it is
VERY important that you prepare a carry bag every day with everything
you will need during the day (tools, wrapping materials, medicines,
your personal documents, etc) as you will NOT be able to access your
luggage until you return to the hotel in the evening.

2. Every day we will set off at the pre-defined time, and we will NOT
be able to wait for latecomers. If you oversleep, or are slow getting
ready, you will miss out on they day's activities, so make sure you
are ready in time. And if we're not scheduled to arrive back at that
hotel during the trip, you'll have to arrange your own travel, at your
own expense, to rejoin our group at the next destination (you will
have all of these details in case you need them - hopefully you
won't).

3. Your registration passes will show you which group you are in and
from there you will know which bus you need to board, where you need
to visit, etc. DO NOT change places with other people in other groups
without first clearing it with Tom and your group leader or you will
cause us lots of unnecessary frustrations.

4. During the trips, please be fair to everyone else on the tour and
follow instructions promptly. If we announce that we need to be ready
to leave in a few minutes, then do not continue hammering, but instead
start wrapping your finds. Do not let other people have to wait on
you.

5. Toilet stops will be provided en route, but be prepared, this is
Africa, not a luxury tourist resort, so the roadside toilet facilities
may not be as pleasant as those you are normally used to. However
remember that in these arid environments there are not always
convenient bushes to hide behind when a call of nature comes, so you
are encouraged to make use of these stops to avoid embarrassment
later.

6. In connection with the above, it's a good idea to bring your own
toilet paper, and not just for wrapping specimens.

If any questions please feel free to email us.

Looking forward to see you all at Morocco!

Jolyon, Tom, Ida]]> Ida Chau Mindat Conference 2012 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 20:26:28 +0000 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,109,272596,272596#msg-272596 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,109,272596,272596#msg-272596
So I've been doing a decent amount of reading about things to bring with you to Morrocco, not only from the collecting perspective but also the general Holidaying perspective. I know there is an FAQ on the Conference site but I thought I'd add a few things that I've seen recommended. If there's anything I've missed, feel free to add and likewise, those who know better, I'd be great to hear what won't be necessary;

- Medication (Anti Diahorrea and Anti Hangover)
- Travel Insurance
- Hand Sanitiser (For those moments when you're caught short)
- TP (For wrapping specimens and for those moments when you're REALLY caught short)
- Ear plugs (I've heard that the first hotel is very close to a mosque so the liklihood is there will be at least one 5am wake up call)
- A few choice phrases (Please, Thank You, Where's the nearest Bar?, I'm really sorry, I was so drunk etc etc)
- Sun glasses (Duh)
- Sun screen (Also Duh but very easily forgotten!)
- Shorts that are knee length or longer (Nobody want's to see thigh...)
- Strong walking boots AND a pair of delightful loafers/sneakers/trainers/flip flops/sandles
- Good socks to support the above footwear (also useful if caught REALLY REALLY short)

- Hammer and Chisel/ Pick
- Gloves (Not entirely necessary)
- Eye Protection (Very necessary!)
- Helmet (If going underground/Arguing with the wife)
- A sturdy bag for carrying obscene quantities of rock, that, upon closer inspection, you decide weren't worth the hassle you went through to haul them down the mountainside/up from the quarry floor.
- A loupe for attempting to make the above assessment while actually still up said mountain/in quarry

Anymore? :-)]]> Liam Schofield Mindat Conference 2012 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:29:40 +0000 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,109,270547,270547#msg-270547 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,109,270547,270547#msg-270547
SOME MORE PLACES NOW AVAILALBE!

If you have been on our waiting list we should contact you, but there's no harm contacting us again to make sure we have you noted.

Even if you were NOT on our waiting list there is a chance you can still come to Morocco in November.

please view our conference details on [www.mindatconference.org]

email to conference@mindat.org OR directly email to ida@mindat.org

ps. If you are expecting to come to the conference and haven't already paid, then do contact us IMMEDIATELY or your place might be given away to someone else!]]> Ida Chau Mindat Conference 2012 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:10:14 +0000 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,109,266644,266644#msg-266644 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,109,266644,266644#msg-266644
OT. Ljøstad
Norway]]> Ot. Ljostad Mindat Conference 2012 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:07:21 +0000 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,109,266273,266273#msg-266273 http://www.mindat.org/forum.php?read,109,266273,266273#msg-266273 Jolyon & Katya Ralph Mindat Conference 2012 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 01:40:48 +0000