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The Colored Gemstone Nut (Josh)

P: 11/15/2003 10:25:44 PM
Colored Gemstone Nut Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,267 Last Post: 10/1/2009 Member Since: 11/21/2002	Well I saw Leo's taunting remark on a previous thread hinting at the fact that some of the Ideal Rocks aren't posting about themselves. Truth is I wanted to put together a real nice introduction to those on the forum who don't know me which included pictures. The pictures will have to come later.. Well I live and work in Sitka, A beautiful island located in Southeast Alaska. I am 28 Years old and am half French (Father's side) and Half Italian (Mother's Side). I am a Navy Brat who grew up all over the United States and Overseas. I was born in Jacksonville Florida and have lived in Evanston Illinois, North Carolina, Okinawa Japan, Frisco, Texas, Adak Alaska, Grand Island New York, and finally graduated from a private Catholic School in Niagara Falls New York. I attended Niagara University from 1994-1996 and received an associates degree in Criminal Justice. I decided to take some time off and visit family in Haines, Alaska. The draw and beauty of Alaska has kept me here ever since. I do miss some of the amenities of the city, but the small town feel and down to earth atmosphere is a trade off I would gladly except any day than being a part of the "rat-race" I am in the middle of acquiring my Graduate of Colored Stones certificate in my attempts to complete the distance program through the GIA in route to my GG certificate upon the completion of all the courses. I have a beautiful 9 year old daughter named April and my Fiancé’s name is Regina. Regina was born in Yakutat Alaska and has lived in Alaska a large portion of her life...Expanding out to Seattle to further her education and enjoys working with native youth in the community and is pursuing a career in social work.... I started browsing for a ring a year ago and found this forum. Since I have been inspired to pursue my GG Diploma and have met sooo many wonderful people who share many of the same interest. I am really startled when I think about how much this forum has enriched my general education about stones and has further inspired me to seek out other avenues of broadening my knowledge...This forum has been a great part-time hobby for me in full-filling my own needs of helping people and is a real enjoyable slice of my day when I come home to relax and log on and see the familiar faces and those not so familiar joining and contributing! I enjoy hiking, fishing, swimming, jogging and flying on the nice sunny day's. Alaska has much to offer to the outdoor adventurous type and I particularly like kayaking on the nice days with my family. I would be glad to see any of you if you decided to come this way.... Pictures and captions will follow along with any exciting things which happen which I want to share with all of you... Josh Rioux Haines, Alaska The Colored Gemstone Nut
Posted: 11/15/2003 10:25:44 PM

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P: 11/15/2003 10:35:40 PM
Mikesgirl Cut Rock Total Posts: 348 Last Post: 12/9/2003 Member Since: 8/30/2003	Great to hear about you, Josh. I'm really looking forward to the pictures. We're hoping to do an Alaskan cruise in the next year or two - we just have to see the aurora borealis before we leave this earth. I understand it's such beautiful country. "Where ever you go, there you are."
Posted: 11/15/2003 10:35:40 PM

P: 11/16/2003 11:07:35 AM
Colored Gemstone Nut Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,267 Last Post: 10/1/2009 Member Since: 11/21/2002	Yes Marty it is such a beautiful place... Josh Rioux Haines, Alaska The Colored Gemstone Nut
Posted: 11/16/2003 11:07:35 AM

P: 11/16/2003 11:09:16 AM
Colored Gemstone Nut Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,267 Last Post: 10/1/2009 Member Since: 11/21/2002	This was entered in a photo competition here and is a pictrure of a whale tail out in open water.. Josh Rioux Haines, Alaska The Colored Gemstone Nut
Posted: 11/16/2003 11:09:16 AM

P: 11/16/2003 11:11:07 AM
Colored Gemstone Nut Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,267 Last Post: 10/1/2009 Member Since: 11/21/2002	A couple weeks ago we had a couple very unique sunrises which had orange, yellow and some shades of pink mixed. I wish I had a high quality camera to capture the real beauty... This shot is shadowed a little but was taken from work on a early Sunday morning... Josh Rioux Haines, Alaska The Colored Gemstone Nut
Posted: 11/16/2003 11:11:07 AM

P: 11/16/2003 11:12:44 AM
Colored Gemstone Nut Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,267 Last Post: 10/1/2009 Member Since: 11/21/2002	Sitka and all around Alaska thrives on the fishing industry...Here is a shot of Crescent Harbor with all the boats...There are 3 Harbors total here... Josh Rioux Haines, Alaska The Colored Gemstone Nut
Posted: 11/16/2003 11:12:44 AM

P: 11/16/2003 11:16:12 AM
Colored Gemstone Nut Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,267 Last Post: 10/1/2009 Member Since: 11/21/2002	This is a nice hike right out of town. The trail is about two miles and wraps around one side of the island which brings you down to a gravel beach..... Josh Rioux Haines, Alaska The Colored Gemstone Nut
Posted: 11/16/2003 11:16:12 AM

P: 11/16/2003 11:18:02 AM
Colored Gemstone Nut Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,267 Last Post: 10/1/2009 Member Since: 11/21/2002	This is a shot taken in a clearing after a six mile hike up "Indian River" Josh Rioux Haines, Alaska The Colored Gemstone Nut
Posted: 11/16/2003 11:18:02 AM

P: 11/16/2003 11:20:08 AM
Colored Gemstone Nut Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,267 Last Post: 10/1/2009 Member Since: 11/21/2002	A clearing overlooking Beaver Lake.... Josh Rioux Haines, Alaska The Colored Gemstone Nut
Posted: 11/16/2003 11:20:08 AM

P: 11/16/2003 11:35:20 AM
Colored Gemstone Nut Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,267 Last Post: 10/1/2009 Member Since: 11/21/2002	A view of town from the high school... Josh Rioux Haines, Alaska The Colored Gemstone Nut
Posted: 11/16/2003 11:35:20 AM

P: 11/16/2003 11:35:54 AM
Colored Gemstone Nut Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,267 Last Post: 10/1/2009 Member Since: 11/21/2002	Kayak adventure... Josh Rioux Haines, Alaska The Colored Gemstone Nut
Posted: 11/16/2003 11:35:54 AM

P: 11/16/2003 11:36:35 AM
Colored Gemstone Nut Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,267 Last Post: 10/1/2009 Member Since: 11/21/2002	Fishing Boat off in the distance... Josh Rioux Haines, Alaska The Colored Gemstone Nut
Posted: 11/16/2003 11:36:35 AM

P: 11/16/2003 12:28:49 PM
Hest88 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,670 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 1/22/2003	Thanks for the bio, Josh. And great pictures!
Posted: 11/16/2003 12:28:49 PM

P: 11/16/2003 1:10:48 PM
winyan Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,144 Last Post: 11/1/2006 Member Since: 5/9/2003	Hiya Josh! I wrote you once before in another thread! I was in Sitka in May of 2002, and loved it! I have an internet, and now a rl friend from there as well, along with his whole family. Do you know Dave Arnold, from Search and Rescue? I met him a good ten years ago, on Dragon MUD and we've been good friends ever since. We had the 'grand tour' of Sitka with him, and loved it! Sitka is a great town!...I have clips (digital video) of a lot of the scenes you have pictures of, including the Raptor Sanctuary. Come to think on it, Dave and his wife worked there for a while too. win "... (Corporations) have all the benefits of voters, without the guidance of a conscience. ... Corporations they will bring this country down." Theodore Roosevelt 1904
Posted: 11/16/2003 1:10:48 PM

P: 11/16/2003 1:35:20 PM
Colored Gemstone Nut Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,267 Last Post: 10/1/2009 Member Since: 11/21/2002	Hey Win, I don't know Dave by name but would probably know his face being this is such a small town. I am glad you have found the net a great experience. I think there have been many who have benefitted and the possibilities are really limitless. I have really enjoyed becoming a part of this net community.. Josh Rioux Haines, Alaska The Colored Gemstone Nut
Posted: 11/16/2003 1:35:20 PM

P: 11/16/2003 1:46:09 PM
Mikesgirl Cut Rock Total Posts: 348 Last Post: 12/9/2003 Member Since: 8/30/2003	Just looking at these pictures makes me feel relaxed and meditative. It must be hard to feel stressed there (or easier to come down from it). I think we'll plan a long vacation . . . "Where ever you go, there you are."
Posted: 11/16/2003 1:46:09 PM

P: 11/19/2003 9:03:18 AM
fire&ice Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,827 Last Post: 3/30/2009 Member Since: 7/22/2002	Nice to meet you Josh. Keep us posted on how your studies are going. In life one must surround themselves with beautiful things. In your case, your landscape. The pics are breathtaking.
Posted: 11/19/2003 9:03:18 AM

P: 11/20/2003 12:13:48 AM
Colored Gemstone Nut Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,267 Last Post: 10/1/2009 Member Since: 11/21/2002	---------------- On 11/19/2003 9:03:18 AM fire&ice wrote: Nice to meet you Josh. Keep us posted on how your studies are going. In life one must surround themselves with beautiful things. In your case, your landscape. The pics are breathtaking. ---------------- Well Put F&I....I have been lucky to meet some beautiful people along the way too.. Josh Rioux Haines, Alaska The Colored Gemstone Nut
Posted: 11/20/2003 12:13:48 AM

P: 11/20/2003 12:31:54 AM
canadiangrrl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 787 Last Post: 3/19/2008 Member Since: 6/10/2003	Josh, those pictures are stunning! They reminded me of some of the works of the Group of Seven. I hope you get the good news you're hoping for soon. Congratulations to you & Regina on your upcoming marriage. You seem like such a kind soul. Sursum Corda! Mess with Texas.
Posted: 11/20/2003 12:31:54 AM

P: 11/20/2003 2:36:51 AM
goldenringlets Cut Rock Total Posts: 118 Last Post: 8/1/2005 Member Since: 9/5/2003	Hey Josh - Lovely! what about pictures of you? I used to work in Anchorage and Kodiak, but also in the Arctic in Kotzebue, Point Hope, Nome, and in St Lawrence Island off Provideya, Siberia! You're pictures reminded me of those fun days. Goldenringlets Goldenringlets
Posted: 11/20/2003 2:36:51 AM

P: 11/22/2003 9:02:21 AM
Colored Gemstone Nut Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,267 Last Post: 10/1/2009 Member Since: 11/21/2002	---------------- On 11/16/2003 1:46:09 PM Mikesgirl wrote: Just looking at these pictures makes me feel relaxed and meditative. It must be hard to feel stressed there (or easier to come down from it). I think we'll plan a long vacation . . . ---------------- Well Marty, Since Living here...I think I'm permanently relaxed.... It's very small town (besides the touristy summer season), very quite and tranquil...Something I seem to need more than others..Lol... Josh Rioux Haines, Alaska The Colored Gemstone Nut
Posted: 11/22/2003 9:02:21 AM

P: 11/22/2003 9:03:57 AM
Colored Gemstone Nut Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,267 Last Post: 10/1/2009 Member Since: 11/21/2002	---------------- On 11/20/2003 12:31:54 AM canadiangrrl wrote: Josh, those pictures are stunning! They reminded me of some of the works of the Group of Seven. I hope you get the good news you're hoping for soon. Congratulations to you & Regina on your upcoming marriage. You seem like such a kind soul. ---------------- Thanks CanadianGirl, I will keep you guys posted... Josh Rioux Haines, Alaska The Colored Gemstone Nut
Posted: 11/22/2003 9:03:57 AM

P: 11/22/2003 9:06:17 AM
Colored Gemstone Nut Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,267 Last Post: 10/1/2009 Member Since: 11/21/2002	---------------- On 11/20/2003 2:36:51 AM goldenringlets wrote: Hey Josh - Lovely! what about pictures of you? I used to work in Anchorage and Kodiak, but also in the Arctic in Kotzebue, Point Hope, Nome, and in St Lawrence Island off Provideya, Siberia! You're pictures reminded me of those fun days. Goldenringlets ---------------- I'm still trying top get my hands on a scanner..Promise Pic's soon Well you might either have been military, private contractor (Constuction), or a teacher? Out of all the places I have traveled, I would like to back to visit Adak, Alaska... Josh Rioux Haines, Alaska The Colored Gemstone Nut
Posted: 11/22/2003 9:06:17 AM

P: 11/23/2003 11:37:27 PM
DancinGirl Cut Rock Total Posts: 424 Last Post: 10/4/2005 Member Since: 2/24/2003	HEY JOSH! Thanks for the pics! They are stunning!! I second the request to get pics of YOU in there. Although it may be dangerous for me to see with my past history of dating and or being engaged to Cops and Military Cops. My fiance is neither, though - amazingly enough. Okay, I'll control myself...just post when you can!!! ~~ Dancin Girl ~~ "I get up ~ I walk ~ I fall down. Meanwhile, I keep dancing."
Posted: 11/23/2003 11:37:27 PM

P: 11/24/2003 12:32:16 AM
Mara Ideal Rock Total Posts: 27,893 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 10/30/2002	Wow Josh I love the sunset, you should post it over in my 'Beautiful Sunsets' thread in the Diamond Hangout ________________________________ "Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." -Albert Einstein
Posted: 11/24/2003 12:32:16 AM

P: 11/24/2003 12:35:09 AM
Colored Gemstone Nut Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,267 Last Post: 10/1/2009 Member Since: 11/21/2002	Will do "Queen Mara" Leonid is the King & you are The Queen of Pricescope...Lol.. Josh Rioux Haines, Alaska The Colored Gemstone Nut
Posted: 11/24/2003 12:35:09 AM

P: 11/24/2003 4:44:59 PM
AGBF Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,036 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 1/26/2003	I was immediately struck by Grand Island, New York in your autobiography! I had gathered it was quite a small town (but maybe not!). I met a couple from Grand island, New York, in Colombia you see :-). We shared an apartment for a week. They have now moved to Oregon, but neither had ever travelled much or left the US except to go to Canada. Colombia was, thus, a shockeroo! Their luggage got lost and the little boy they were adopting was two while the rest of us had infants. They had no diapers and we couldn't give them any! I took poor Bill out and we scoured Bogota in a quest for big sized diapers (mas grande!). My lousy Spanish seemed like linguistic perfection compared to Bill's. (He was unable to communicate a single thing!) Grand Island of all places...what a coincidence! A Girl's Best Friend
Posted: 11/24/2003 4:44:59 PM

P: 11/24/2003 4:46:51 PM
Mara Ideal Rock Total Posts: 27,893 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 10/30/2002	I'd much rather be a princess of some sort...less pressure! Princess of Big Rocks or something. Heehehe! ________________________________ "Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." -Albert Einstein
Posted: 11/24/2003 4:46:51 PM

P: 11/24/2003 6:42:40 PM
XvvOrlyBearvvX Rough Rock Total Posts: 88 Last Post: 1/5/2004 Member Since: 9/14/2003	I lived in Alaska pretty far from you...Nome.. ever hear of it? I hope you come down with something they can't diagnose, don't have the cure for. Have another drink and drive yourself home... I hope there's ice on all the roads.. And you can think of me when you forget your seatbelt then when your head goes through the windshield.. I hope the next girl that you kiss has something terribly contagious on her lips... the only thing that comforts me is knowing that you'll never be happy Good to Know That if I Ever Need Attention All I Have to Do is Die The Truth is you could Slit my Throat but with my one last gasping breath id apologize for bleeding on your shirt
Posted: 11/24/2003 6:42:40 PM

P: 11/30/2003 3:02:54 PM
winyan Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,144 Last Post: 11/1/2006 Member Since: 5/9/2003	Hiya Josh I just realized you could prolly answer a question for me, since I feel foolish asking the GIA. Is the colored stone course just one course or a series? I noted it said something about the long distance course being $300. but I wasn't sure if that was just one portion of the 'colored stone' area of study or not. win "... (Corporations) have all the benefits of voters, without the guidance of a conscience. ... Corporations they will bring this country down." Theodore Roosevelt 1904
Posted: 11/30/2003 3:02:54 PM

P: 11/30/2003 4:34:39 PM
Colored Gemstone Nut Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,267 Last Post: 10/1/2009 Member Since: 11/21/2002	---------------- On 11/30/2003 3:02:54 PM winyan wrote: Hiya Josh I just realized you could prolly answer a question for me, since I feel foolish asking the GIA. Hey Win..All the info you need is at the link below... www.gia.org/education/271/gia_distance_education__graduate_colored_stones_diploma.cfm Is the colored stone course just one course or a series? I noted it said something about the long distance course being $300. but I wasn't sure if that was just one portion of the 'colored stone' area of study or not. I am currently finishing up the Colored Stones Essentials Portion of the course... Win The course for your graduate in Colored Stones Diploma is actually comprised of 5 parts. 2 of those 5 being extension classes where you will have to travel to a location where GIA is hosting the extension class....they have a schedule on their site... win Another Note: If you are going to pursue these courses you will have to have access to some gemological equipment...A good site to look at for materals is www.Kassoy.com ---------------- Josh Rioux Haines, Alaska The Colored Gemstone Nut
Posted: 11/30/2003 4:34:39 PM

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