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I've found a couple, one at Gold Basin, 34 gram and a 2 pounder at Diamond Valley Nevada. The Gold Basin Meteorite had some fusion crust, made it a special find.

WOW! good gold, hope to hunt there myself soon.

MSC, just my initials.

Thanks Rob, these are my favorite type of postings.

68F in the Winter, I only wish. I would be out there al the time. Keep warm!!!

Thanks Steve. Good to hear of all detecting equipment that is offered, could very well help some folks get more of what they are seeking. I will not purchase an X coil but good for those that do, good luck I say. Please all, keep with the spirit of this website, to each his own.

WOW, that's all I can say.

Cool Gerry, thanks for sharing. Thanks for the perspective, we all should keep that in mind.

Thanks JP, I continue to learn, very much appreciated.

Thanks phrunt, let us know if you do see/hear and difference, I am interested too.

Just ordered mine, good luck with the book!!

This may sound dumb, but me and some other folks I know became interested in finding gold by watching Gold Fever, not always the most serious show but it did expose us to gold hunting. Tom Massey taught many ways to find gold inexpensively with a bit of comedy sprinkled in. Even I had to shake my head once in a while but I will be forever grateful for being able to watch that show to spark my interest. Tom's father had a very good show, I think without shows like that, less folks are being exposed to our hobby.

Charging deep cycle batteries with the solar panels are key to keep the pump running, do not use car batteries, the are for starting not for long 12 volt supply to you pump. Should work, be a heavy haul to you location though. Good luck, let us know how it goes.

Good to have someone of your experience and passion on our forum, welcome. Please let us know all about you finds.

Welcome zemetrius, panning and a saucebox is a good way to start out, good luck out there.