The light patter of rain woke me at 2 a.m., a reminder of the “winter” weather of the desert.  Yesterday the show got off to a good start, warm and sunny.  While a rainy weekend is forecasted for home in Southern California, we expect a rare shower.  If you want to find that rock, gem and lapidary item in Quartzsite, this is the last full weekend to do so.

The show runs through Sunday here at the QIA.  The gem and mineral show, now in its 51st year is actually an annual fundraiser for the community and we’re glad to be a part of it.