fourtyniner

I've gone 30 days without gold when patch hunting in the Golden Triangle. This isn't unusual these days. 21 days was my second worst skunk. You've just got to keep slogging on, knowing that you'll eventually walk over one. If you're a negative/ pessimistic person you won't last long in this game. The patches I've found over the years doing this sure helps me stay positive.

I was told by a guy when I showed him some of the Chinese coins I had found that they used to break them into halves and quarter pieces to use as small change.

It would be great if someone came up with a coil top cover to protect it from scratches from the scoop. Does anyone have any ideas on what to use to protect the coil top?

I've got two unused 8" coil bases for a Whites 6000, not skid plates. If you can use them. I'm in Victoria also.