paradiceau

Bill is a first class guy, knows his machines and is a good man to be poking around in the desert with.

Smokes a mean butt roast as well.

Jeff

Luis,

Thank you for sharing the information, I hope you catch lots of Oro and share your finds and adventures with us!

Jeff

Your punctuation sucks..................(LOL)...........  run on sentence...........

GM,

I thoroughly enjoyed your narrative and hope you continue with your creative endeavors as you are a gifted writer.  I wish you the very best going forward with your work on the claims in the Sierra Nevada, with your skills and modern equipment things should go well for you and your crew.

Thanks again for sharing this story with all of us around the virtual campfire, a quote borrowed from the late great geologist and nugget shooter Mr. Jim Straight.

Jeff

Good on ya Doc, I am sure it is a well written yarn and will bring joy to readers.  You do have a way with words... 

Jeff

BMc,

Thanks for sharing the rest of the story, I am sure the family will be talking about that for the rest of their lives.   

You represented this community with class.  I nominate you to be the official spokesperson for the World Benevolent Miners Association, (WBMA).

Very nice chunk as well!

Cheers,

Jeff

Well done Mac, that is a beautiful coin!  Use due caution to avoid being run over by a speed goat.......

A keeper = "Do not release it".....

Congratulations!

Nice fish Ken!

Lanny,

Thank you for another well written and instructive post.

You are appreciated.

Jeff

aerospace guy,

This has been an interesting thread.  Do you believe that a 5000 would not have heard that target, or am I misunderstanding something?

Thanks for the good info.

Jeff

Augie doggy?

Top job Clark!!

That is great Chris, Spork it!

Jeff

That is a beauty Mitchel, congrats!

Good hunting Steve!  Glad you are getting back to God's country.

Steve,

Another very on point post, clutter cutter you are indeed!

Gerry McMullen is a great teacher and his crew are also good instructors.  Fun people to boot.

I read your lengthy post last night about your curse/gift and was very moved by your candor and humility, I am sure you will make a significant impact upon those folks you come into contact with.  You seem to have tapped into the soul of this community and I am a better person for it.  Thank you.

Jeff

Great job Clark!!

AUgetter,

Look up Gerry's Detectors, Boise Id.  Gerry provides training at Rye Patch Nv as well as other locations.  When I purchased a detector from him years ago I received three days of training at Rye Patch Nv. at no cost.  Yes you would benefit greatly from lessons by a highly experienced teacher.  Gerry and his guys are highly experienced people!  

Happy hunting,

Jeff

Nice write up, congratulations.

El Pasos?

As you highly experienced operators know, the hearing capabilities of different detector operators can vary greatly, I only detected a slight woo weee sound and had to listen several times.......

It seems like there should have been much stronger target responses considering the size and depth of the targets.  😉

Cheers,

Jeff

Clark,

Glad it worked out to your satisfaction, done is done....

Ever onward through the fog!

Happy Huntin,

Jeff

Steve,

Like so many I am very grateful for your site and your knowledge and integrity.  You put your heart and soul into this and your passion is obvious.  

From the peanut gallery I say Kudos and thank you.  Keep on doing what you do best.

Jeff

Yep,

Bag balm, like mineit said.

Apply balm, install socks and hand socks as necessary and retire to a peaceful slumber.  Wake up refreshed and ready to beep a biggie!

Jeff

Great beautiful gifts Norm!  Steve does make pretty do dads.  Happy New to you and Heather!