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  1. One of my favorite types of prospecting is sluice and panning. No loud motors, no beeping and buzzing detectors just the sound of the river and nature in general. Anyway, thought I would post some pictures. Not a real big haul, but for the six - three gallon buckets I ran - I am happy.
    8 points
  2. Went beach detecting with the old sovereign and it keeps on surprising how well it goes on beaches already swept with newer detectors . The same ground had been covered by a mine lab 3030. The sovereign had no problems picking up the silver ring at the bottom of the hole , I even dug a drainage channel to allow water to escape . After half an hour was about to give up when the ring popped out.
    2 points
  3. Hay, Soon to retire for the second time I planned a trip west. Initially planning to just keep it simple and go where others found gold I got to looking at the Geology thread and realized I don't really know much at all about actually finding gold. So maybe it wouldn't kill me to do some reading which might increase my changes of finding something. I had also thought to go to some of the pay to play gem mines along the way and I still may but I got to thinking there are probably good places I can go on public land and find gems etc if I better know what I'm doing. So what I'm looking for anyone who cares to share literature you found helpful in your search for Gold and gems. I'm talking literature the average person can understand. I found a pocket guide to Rocks, Minerals and Fossils that might be handy and was cheap: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Geology-A-Folding-Pocket-Guide-to-Familiar-Rocks-Minerals-Gemstones-Fos-/361023605665?hash=item540eaf0ba1:g:BVgAAOSwbdpWbk-O I'm not a total novice as I've done some prospecting but I don't mind getting away from the crowd and I don't mind walking. So if any know of any of you know of good books or guides I can pick up that might aid someone like me it would be much appreciated. I'm also interested in any prospecting clubs in the NW US or public lands I can access in the same area (NW) as I am starting my season in July around Sumpter Oregon and thinking it best to stay a little north to avoid the worst of the heat that time of year. I hope to maybe get out to Arizona and Nevada in the winter or spring but not concerned with that area for the time being. I am thinking to join the GPAA again so I can access their claims if for nothing else to be able to camp on. Terry
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  4. Nothing much prettier than seeing gold in the sluice box! Hearing the river and not a motor is great too. If I could pull in just a 5th of an ounce a day working 5 days that would be more money than I make working the job I am doing right now.
    2 points
  5. Good to hear you had a good trip Downunder! I hope you picked up some of the bloody ozzie lingo so ya can bloody well understand what we are yappin about when ya come back. If you come back maybe you should do a stint with the Goldhounds? By the way you are real lucky that you never encountered a drop bear or hoop snake in your travels.......... or ya never would have made it back alive!
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  6. Cant wait for the new coil already got 2 years worth of area's to run it over! I can see it being a near permanent fixture on my detector.
    2 points
  7. I accidentally found the online course notes for a class in introductory geology. This is not the class itself but a set of Powerpoint slides that accompany the class, also available as pdf files. The presentation makes for a very well illustrated and simple overview of basic geologic processes along with some terrific animations. Well worth a look for those with an interest in geologic processes. The one that lots of you might find most interesting is on minerals at http://www.appstate.edu/~marshallst/GLY1101/lectures/5-Minerals.pdf The link below has the full set of lecture notes. Course Description Modern civilization and life in general are inherently tied to geology. This class is designed to give you an introduction to geology and geologic processes. By the end of this course, you will have an improved understanding of topics including the formation of the Earth, Earth's inner structure, movement of tectonic plates, the materials that make up our planet, the various landscapes on the surface, water resources, and the ways in which the planet has changed through time. In addition, you will become experienced in critical thinking. Yes, that’s right. I will ask you to think in this course! The first half or so of class will focus mainly on basic geologic principles, such as the Earth’s formation, plate tectonics, the rock cycle, major rock-forming minerals, and general stratigraphy. Later on in the course, we will discuss natural hazards and water resources and their impact on the landscape and society. Remember, this isn't rocket science; it's rock science! http://www.appstate.edu/~marshallst/GLY1101/lectures.html Scott T. Marshall ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR 111 Rankin Science South Department of Geology Appalachian State University 572 Rivers Street Boone, NC 28608
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  8. A good place to mention the Detector Prospector Reference Library Book number one - Fists Full of Gold by Chris Ralph
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  9. Looks like fun... Quiet is a great thing in this cacophony we are living in...one of the best things about australia was the almost complete lack of mechanical noise... fred
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  10. Would of preferred the ring to be on the surface :) would of saved a lot of digging and one split pair of shorts in the wrong place :)
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  11. A new member just made his first post yesterday on Prospecting Australia, You gotta gotta see it,, Bugga Me. Make sure you are sitting down with no sharp objects within your reach. john https://www.prospectingaustralia.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?id=6453&p=107
    1 point
  12. Even if it's not me pulling large gold from the ground, it's always encouraging to see people making finds like this, keeps the dream alive.
    1 point
  13. There is a few Quids worth there, he must have a total weight of around 2 LBS, good on him.
    1 point
  14. That should sell some ATX's. Incredible.
    1 point
  15. Don't go in Summer Paul, I went way out in the bush in Queensland and I had a thirst that would kill a Blue Dog, I won't be doing that again, Even standing up in the back of Cruiser Ute at a 100ks it was still too hot,, April - May are the cooler months to go,, otherwise it's like Death Valley in the US, john
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  16. Hey Dale, I had a corker of a time while there! I love to travel anyway, and to be able to incorporate the gold and the new friends was amazing. Oh yeah, everyone had a lend of me about the drop bears and hoop snakes ---- I saw a couple but couldn't get them on film... fair dinkum on that mate..... Reckon I would love to do a stint with the GoldHounds---- That would be another highlight of me life---- one more would be to run with norvic for a stint..... JP told me i would have to get in top shape to go out running with your gang--- He said that country is not for the grasshoppers or the grey nomads like me!!! hahahaha As long as I dont cark it first I plan to come back often!!! ---- JP and Frieda are flat out like a lizard licking since they opened up---it is good to see, but of course i would love to get out and see some more of the bush --- the Lucky Country is a big place!! Yes that would be a true adventure for me ( as long as Tremain isnt too bad of a Standover man---) Let me know when a good time of the year is to visit where you are located and i will try to do a work around,, Hooroo mate!
    1 point
  17. Hey folks, I just watched this Video and it has to be one of the best on Gold Mining I have seen, it is very factual and funny at time and they have some great Gold too, and there is a Q&A session at the end of it, The Info they share is first class and easy to understand, Enjoy,,, John
    1 point
  18. No worry's Mate it's great that they are in easy to understand language without having to look up what words mean, lol take care Paul. john
    1 point
  19. WOW those videos are some of the best educational videos i have ever seen..... I'm not finished watching the one about Yelowstone Hots Spots yet, but it is 200 am and i should go to bed---Still on OZ time i think...lol Thanks a heap for posting those mate.
    1 point
  20. Thanks Fred, I will heed that recommendation. My favorite coil with my 3500 was the 8" commander. Terry
    1 point
  21. That`s a good read, perhaps that "halo" is the inductance Bruce Candy speaks of. Perhaps the ferrous oxide whilst not being magnetic, creates the field, also explaining why the signal diminishes when we dig into it and break that field. Those eddies from nuggets shape, thus varying the inductance of the field may also help explain why we often get a reverse signal over some nuggets. Dunno food for thought.
    1 point
  22. Welcome back Paul :) Great to see ya had a good time and got some good memories to show for it ! That you did a rental and gave a boost to JP is a good deal and a fine way to kill two birds with one stone, or nugget. For short trips its one of the best plans I've seen to date for Yanks like us ~ and I've seen and heard of some doozies of plans out in WA. Dont know that I'll ever get the pleasure of Clermont but I know folks out that way and it gladdens me to see ya bring some of that place home with ya. Like to address something in your thread Paul. Transport. You've been asked a couple of times about how to get a Zed down under, or any detector, and I can tell everyone here its not that hard unless you try to mail it ahead. The Zed breaks down very well for one large standard luggage bag and even a short pick, some pans and a bunch of other gizmo's. I take one large and one medium bag myself. The bag itself should be fairly ridged with a solid back. Pad it, put in the coil, pad that and wrap the control housing, put in the other bits and fill the bag out to just under 50lbs. Keep the electronics box and battery *s* with you for your carry on. Batteries should be taped over the contacts *the check counter at the airport will want to see that and usually have tape available*. It is advisable to drain the batteries to shut off point if for no other reason than to be safe about it. Other than that there are no drama's. You can even split some stuff between the two bags to reduce lose due to theft or just plain loosing your bags. Remember that most travelers insurance will not cover more than 500 dollars for bags~ another reason to carry the electronics box~ so its cheaper to buy whats lost rather than replace the whole unit. Never lost anything myself. There are a whole bunch of other things I take as well but this is just about the detector. When I carried my GP and all the bits it took both bags and batteries, I used the old Pocket Rocket, I carried or bought an old Humpy *when the rocket died*. I've both shipped back detectors, easy, and carried them back in my bags with no worries. Probably easier to ship the detector back because I've usually a large number of rocks, bottles, and other bits that I just cant pack at the end of a trip.
    1 point
  23. Crikey, the Stud from Over the Pond does Down Under. Flogs our gold and our Shielas too!!!! No wonder the lads knackered.
    1 point
  24. Hi guys My friend Dave wrote Blood Gold Revenge It is based on the Palmer river Murder of Bruce Schuler For which Stephen Struber and Dainne Wilson/Struber were convicted of murdering Bruce and sentenced to Life. Tremain was unlucky enough to witness Bruce's Murder and this is what the book is based on. Lucky they didn't see Tremain or the other 2 witnesses or they would have met the same fate as poor Bruce! Dave's publisher went broke so there will be a short delay on printing. Dave is organizing a new publisher now so it will be back on amazon and other booksellers in a week or two.
    1 point
  25. Oh, I forgot to say, Makro, I would love a facsimile of this Bigfoot coil for my Racer. I want one for finding nail beds around old mining camps. That sucker could cover some ground.
    1 point
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