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I sits on my table. I always gets me to thinking. (very dangerous)

 G'mornin Ray and thanks; You had better be careful with what you post or the Minelab militia will be burning crosses in your front yard. There is a lot to be said about keeping your focus on the detecting and not the detector.  I have been doing some exploration work for a mining group S.E. of Butt Lake (Dutch Hill) and between my past work in the timber industry and prospecting, the area is about as familiar as my living room. Even more so if the wife rearranges the furniture. Plan a trip up next spring.

 I goofed when I asked about East of Red Bluff. I meant N.W.

 Ray; What can you tell me about the country E.NE. of Red Bluff.  I have been offered a spot for my camper and access to some Private ground. It only takes a few ounces a day to keep me happy.

 DON'T LEAVE THEM THERE OVER NIGHT or you may have to deal with a bunch of little Bounty Hunters.

 Great stories Steve! I had some very good success dredging in the upper Middle Fork of the Feather River but when I saw the river covered with dead Salmon and saw a film of mercury coveing the water and felt a distinct rise in the global temperature I stopped dredging- Now I feel better about myself.

 RC; We're waiting for book #2. maybe titled "Buckets Full of Gold"

 Yup. I've been around placer mining since the Jurasic period and still learned and got some new ideas.