~ Early Web Links ~

The Dallas Gem and Mineral Society is a Texas-based club dedicated to the education and appreciation of rocks, gems, and lapidary arts, hosting monthly meetings and an annual gem and mineral show. Visitors will find membership info, rockhounding field trip guides, equipment manuals, photo galleries of fluorescent minerals, and a rich collection of lapidary reference links.

Kevin Morgan's ColoradoRailfan.com is a dedicated railfan photography site covering trains across Colorado, with a particular focus on the Moffat Tunnel Subdivision, Union Pacific operations, and the California Zephyr. The site features a rich archive of train photos, videos, and updates documenting Colorado's rail scene from locations like Leyden, Glenwood Springs, and Denver.

Joel Donkin's personal homepage introduces this Australian registered nurse and outdoor enthusiast through a thumbnail sketch of his life growing up on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. The site covers his passions for horses and riding, bushwalking, canyoning, firefighting, and his work with St John Australia as a Nursing Officer.

Mike Bateman's Railblazer site offers an extensive photo archive of the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad, shot both trackside and from the cab across routes like the Moffat, Royal Gorge, and narrow-gauge lines including Durango & Silverton and Cumbres & Toltec. With sections covering locomotives, maps, and multiple Colorado and Utah rail corridors, this is a rich resource for D&RGW enthusiasts and railroad history buffs.

The Mid-Michigan Marine Club is a non-profit based in the Greater Lansing area dedicated to reef keeping education, coral reef conservation, and promoting responsible captive reef husbandry. Their Classroom Reef Project places marine aquariums in K-12 schools to inspire students with hands-on scientific appreciation for ocean ecosystems.

RailroadData.com is one of the oldest and largest railroad links directories on the web, hand-curated by editor Bob Harbison since 1996 with over 4,500 verified links organized into categories covering passenger trains, freight, tourist railroads, railcams, and model railroading. Whether you're a railfan or a professional railroader, the built-in search engine, viewer ratings, and hit counters make it easy to discover the best railroad websites from around the world.

Carole's blog chronicles her miniature wargaming hobby, showcasing painted 15mm figures, resin buildings, and scenic pieces across historical periods from the Nine Years' War to WW2. With hundreds of labeled posts covering specific manufacturers like Gripping Beast, Hovels, and Bad Squiddo, it's a rich visual diary of a dedicated miniature painter and wargamer.

Small Hot Choco is a charming personal site featuring sections on gardening, drink reviews, music recommendations, and a whimsical crystal ball feature. The navigation hints at a cozy, intimate collection of everyday interests and personal reflections.

Crissy's collective 'All Neon Like' is a fanlisting hub where she owns 10 fanlistings with nearly 10,000 combined members and has personally joined 888 fanlistings. Highlights include a recently opened fanlisting for Arcade Fire, making it a well-maintained destination for fanlisting enthusiasts.

An enthusiastic tribute page dedicated to the 2008 Nissan Titan pickup truck, complete with specs, pricing, engine details, and plenty of all-caps conviction that this is the greatest truck ever made. The creator makes a passionate case for the Titan XE 2WD Short Bed King Cab with the fervor of a true believer.