fredmason

You should teach him my rules and apply them to yourself... You get the first, the last, the biggest and the most...he gets the rest! I love my rules but no one pays attention to them... fred

Yes, they must have thrown that one away just after minting...very nice, Norm!!! fred

I have high hopes for you and Dennis...you two are hard-wired gold diggers! fred

Mitchel; forget the beach, you can do that at home! Take advantage of the offers you have from the friendly Aussies... Running from place to place is not going to get you gold...focus! On the other hand, if you want to be a tourist the are lots of sights to see...take a drive up to Sofala and areas around...very pretty. fred

Yes, work between and around the old diggings. But, it is often worth while to work tailings and throw-out for specimens and nuggets. You can get left-overs or you can try for new; ground-enjoy the adventure. fred

It is always worth while to search where the old-timers worked...but there is tons of trash. fred

Nice gold, Paul! a good start! We all know the truth about some folks and sharp objects...but, it is your story...stick to it! fred

Great that there were no hitches with baggage, too bad about the weather...you will just have to become part duck! Good luck fred

I see they were warned about giving you sharp tools to eat with... scrambled egg with one very undone egg and bacon...where's the tomato and beans? welcome to your adopted home fred

Mitchel; Security requires that they can and will open any container. I would not ship both in one...carry the control boxes on with you, a change of undies and your toothbrush. They can and do screw-up. Fortunately you will be local incase they forget to shop your bags...like they did mine. Your GPZ came with many house adaptors... fred

I am sure things have improved in the OutBack since 2000...my first trip I had to beg a bank to give me cash to pay Doug Stone...they said they had to keep the currency for the locals... That is a tight economy. fred

He is mostly on the main forum...Detector Prospector forum....

Nice nuggie, nice meteorites and pennies from heaven! What are the two pic's of the "hot rocks"...looks like some of that nasty Gold basin shist or shist's close cousin... fred

grams, Klunker....please!

Have a great time, Condor! The Aussies don't worry about things like spiders, ticks and snakes so just remember to keep your stuff off the ground and closed up...or you may get a surprise! ENVY...is my middle name best wishes fred

Paul thinks he has been adopted...maybe so. Paul have a grand time in Oz...and don't forget ANY of your stuff! fred

Good luck, I hope you can fulfill their wish. fred

They aren't all deep, Mitchel... I am exhausted from watching that dig!!! fred

Norvic; I am sure that Mitchel is just stirring Paul's pot a little.... btw; Mitchel that is whether not weather...since you love being my grammar teacher... doing my own stirring fred

YOU FIRST!!!

Mitchel; it appears that you will need several cans of alcohol to increase your odds...just teasing! Both are great bits... fred

Never too long and always interesting! thank you fred

You gonna pay, one way or another... Be sure to let your bank know you are going to be using your atm and credit card in Oz...they may shut it down otherwise... fred

A set of smart-wool long johns are very light weight for extra warmth without bulk...I highly suggest you get some. REI sells them. Also, a light weight water proof wind breaker... fred

Great story, Lanny; I have to ask (enquiring minds, etc) ; why didn't you or why don't you go back? fred