Popular Post Condor Posted September 16, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 16, 2022 I'm off to OZ on Sat to meet a fellow (but silent) forum member. Our plans included forum member Tony from Perth, but it seems he's been recalled halfway to the Goldfields. I won't actually get to the Goldfields until Wed which gives me about 3 weeks of detecting. I'm packing both the GPX 6000 and GPZ. I've got the new Coiltek 14x9 for the 6k and 3 XCoils for the Z. Looks like I'll miss NursePaul, he'll be about 300k further away. It's been tough to pack for this trip, airlines charge an extra $100 for a 2nd bag and the Skipper flight to the Goldfields charges $8.00 a lb for baggage over 35lbs. I've got the main checked bag down to 40lbs and my carryon at about 15 lbs. Bare minimums, 2 pr of underwear should be sufficient, amirite? I'm an old wildland firefighter, so 8 prs of merino wool hiking socks are a necessity. I don't want to travel halfway around the world and get caught up with blisters or a fungus on my feets. I'll check in periodically with some results and commentary on detector/coil selection. Tally Ho 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge Runner Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 Condor I wish you the best of luck and try to enjoy yourself. I know it’s going to be hard to do so being we all are not with you. haha Do keep us posted if and when you can. Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afreakofnature Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 Best wishes Condor! I hope your trip this time is way better than last! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasong Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 Good luck, hopefully adventure and treasure await. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rege-PA Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 I hope there are no rattles in your jar................just filled solid to the top? TEAR`EM UP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebulanoodle Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 Good luck out there, sounds like a dream. Loved the comment about the wool socks, I’m currently at the Moose fire in ID, relating with a bag full of wool socks ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davsgold Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 Have a good and safe trip mate, to bad we won't be able to catch up with you while your here, but I hope the gold gods are kind to you and most of all enjoy cheers dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatup Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 Good luck down under Steve , hope to hear some good stories this winter in sunny yuma . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valens Legacy Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 I wish you a safe and productive hunt with gold flowing from your pockets when you are done. 15 hours ago, Condor said: Bare minimums, 2 pr of underwear should be sufficient, amirite? I'm an old wildland firefighter, so 8 prs of merino wool hiking socks are a necessity. I just want to know how anyone can change their socks 4 times more than their underwear without stinking up the truck or tent. I guess you people from down under are a tough type of people to do that. My girlfriend would kill me if I didn't change my underwear everyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GotAU? Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 Have a great trip, please post photos! And really, you don’t need all those underwear, just 1 will last. Go front, go back, go inside-out, then go front and back!? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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