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1 hour ago, 1515Art said:

Ha, my new 12” z search coil arrives tomorrow

You talking about the 12" Nuggerfinder coil?

GS,
 I mailed a letter from Alberta to Phoenix area that took 2 weeks, so all things considered a month from OZ ain’t too bad.  Be careful with that bad boy pick.  Wouldn’t want to trip and fall on the pointy end.  

Norm 

It has been my good fortune to meet you, spend time with you on club outings, and meet you occasionally by chance in the goldfields.  I too got a warm smile and the feeling that you were truly glad to see me.  You always treated me like an old friend--thank you.  I am saddened to hear of your diagnosis.  God bless you.  

Ken

Like the old saying:  he didn't get the gold (mine) just the shaft.

For most users. like myself, a pay out of a detector and all the associated cost is not expected, it is considered the cost of recreation.   

Info on travel through Canada to and from Alaska

Crossing the border and transit through Canada – Travel restrictions in Canada – Travel.gc.ca

 The information made available by the contributors to this thread is invaluable.  The same can be said for the Ancient River Channels thread above.  Thanks to everyone involved.

As he rides off in the sunset.  Happy Trails.

Very nice nugget.  I got to admit that when the thing first came out I thought the whole thing was a prank video and when it was washed off it was going to be a beer can.  

Marc, 

-A lot of people start off with a VLF detector capable of finding gold.  That is a relatively inexpensive way to start.  However, many of those people get frustrated fast because they aren't finding gold.  Why?  Because those VLF machines are more successfully used by experienced detectorists than newbies.  I suggest you try to find a good used Minelab SDC 2300, or buy a new one if you can afford it.  You will save yourself money in the long run and a lot of frustration.  In my opinion, the 2300 is the ultimate starter detector.  

Detect where gold has been found in the past.  Join a Prospecting Club.

Very nice gold.  What was the weight of the biggest nugget?

I was born in Butte and have wanted to detect that area and around Helena.  I drive through Helena in the Fall and again in the Spring on the way to and from to Arizona.   Maybe I should stop.😊

I remember seeing the dredge working in the Jefferson City area when I was a grade school kid.  It was fascinating.  Interstate 15 pretty much goes right through the middle of the old dredge piles.

Hi all,

Did an image search on the Professor's photo.   There is indeed a Professor Donald N Hester living in Springville, UT at the address he gave Paul.  He has many accomplishments or is one of be world's biggest BS artists.  The image search lead me to a University of Arizona Alumni site.  A link to a website:

http://www.donaldnhester.com

Toby and Riley.  

Just little traveling pards that bounced around with us in the Jeep looking for nuggets.  Both gone now.  R.I.P.

20 hours ago, oldmancoyote1 said:

This guy needs an editor.  He prattles on forever.

On the contrary, I thought his video was very interesting and contained a lot of useful information.  

On 11/9/2018 at 12:03 AM, Reno Chris said:

At the ICMJ we've decided to post a free issue of the prospecting and Mining Journal magazine on the internet for any new folks who are around to see what it is. (Also experienced prospectors who are wondering about the magazine).

I may be the only one, but I find the "upgraded" ICMJ website to be very confusing.  Especially when reading through a new issue.  Lots of jumping around to get from one article to the next one in the same issue.  The website is more attractive but not as user friendly.  However, I do enjoy the Journal.

Steve,

A thoroughly enjoyable story of your Chisana adventures and photos of incredible Alaska scenery.  Thank you.  

7 hours ago, jrbeatty said:

Steve- - a late starter to detecting but sure making up for lost time! 

Out of curiosity, In the last image, what's that in your pocket? I'll refrain from quoting Mae West - -  ?

I didn't notice the object in the pocket, but it looked to me like Steve may have been sporting a "mullet" in those days. 

Are you planning a vacation for a certain time of year, or will you be picking a location and letting that choice dictate when to go?  

Garmin acquired inReach from Delorme (or may have totally bought out Delorme??).  The Garmin is their newer model and the Delorme is the old pre-Garmin model.  I have the older model.  The new model has a larger screen and may have some additional capabilities.

I use the "TopoMaps" app on my phone or iPad in conjunction with any GPS device with Bluetooth.  

Thanks Steve.  Nice to see Montana gold.  I hope one day to find some.  My heart is still in Montana where I was born.

Gotta love your hunting companion.  

Walker, I am impressed.  The hours and hours of work involved, and having the know-how to put yourself over that much gold is truly impressive.  

They look like April Fool's nuggets to me.

I think Francisco may have picked a few magic mushrooms before he laid under that tree.