A Day on the creeck

[Bill_saf]

Russau and I got together to do some Dredging at my place here in Illinois on friday we actually planed for a 3 days of dredging but as mother natuer decided to have a fit and give us a thunder and lighting storm first thing Sat morning and Sunday wasn't looking any better we called it and Russ went back home. As you would guess shortly after Russ was gone and on his way home the sun came out the temp went to 94F with a heat Index of 104F a good day to be in the creek. May be at some other date. But we did get some pics and vid of the day thanks to my wife. I will post Pics of the yeller stuff after I get it panned out. Work does some times get in the way.

 

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[NeoTokyo]

Glad to see you guys in the water, that's too bad that Russ had to go home early though.

 

[Hoser John]

I've hauled that dredge before at Douglas City a few years back. Russau is a GREAT person to mine,camp and party with. Kudos Russau but dredge sold now and hope Bsaf finds a few pounds in that Mo' moraine. You look like a duck n' the water Russ and that's mighty fine as not seen in way too long a time..Any pics of the shine??-John

 

[Bill_saf]

Not yet John Im working on it will post pics. and yes Russ is good people!! as to having places to use the dredge you betcha! get-er-done

 

[russau]

Bills stream really supprised me with the amount of black sand and fine gold. It was a lot of fun getting out even though I was real sore the next day and today im not moveing around very fast! I wanted to get my 2 inch into the water to try it out BUT rain/pain got to much for me! and a BIG THANKYOU to Bill for the invite to your place and your hospitality! it was a LOT of fun! I already miss the dredge!

 

[Bill_saf]

Any time Russ you know where the dredge is and Ill have it in the water for you when you come back!

 

[russau]

haha Ill have to bring more and better pain pills!

 

[Prospector70]

Nothing wrong with that Russau

What a fun time! Where's the gold?

 

[Smithsgold]

Looks like good times !!!!! how was the Gold ?

 

[spaghettigold]

Russau back in the water! A good mining bud is worth a lot.

 

[Bill_saf]

Looks like good times !!!!! how was the Gold ?

The first pan out of the top mat had about 20-25 -50/-100 I still have to pan out the bottom mat and the sec run we moved about 2 - 2-1/2 yards of sand and coble filled 1/4 of a 5 gal bucket with black sand with a lot of mags. I did find 2-3 -20 gold.

as for pics it will take a lil bit I drive otr (over the road ) and had to leave out monday morning will be back next weekend.

 

[russau]

I wish I had brought my Gold Cube and Miller table to run the cons! Shine always looks good when cleaned up!

 

[Bill_saf]

Shine always looks good when cleaned up!

Yes it does it looks even better in the snuffer bottle. now to get the rest of the gold out from the run.

 

[TAKODA]

Just ain't right ............................... Paw-Paw git'n short sheeted by the dang weather .

 

[DizzyDigger]

Bill, spent the better part of 10 years out there pulling reefers,
flatbeds and ultimately a B-train. Sometimes I miss it for 5 or
10 minutes, then I start to remember stuff like chicken houses,
DOT, lot lizards, etc....not to mention the ice and snow.

Gone for a week...if a team, you doin' an east coast turn?
No matter...be safe out there with all the vacationers!

 

[Bill_saf]

Bill, spent the better part of 10 years out there pulling reefers,
flatbeds and ultimately a B-train. Sometimes I miss it for 5 or
10 minutes, then I start to remember stuff like chicken houses,
DOT, lot lizards, etc....not to mention the ice and snow.

Gone for a week...if a team, you doin' an east coast turn?
No matter...be safe out there with all the vacationers!

No team here just solo the way i like it, vans & refers 500 mile rad be home tomorrow night.

 

[DizzyDigger]

Happy to help on the pics..

 

[fishnfacts]

WOW Bill Just read this thread. Awesome pics and great trip with a friend. My dad was long haul and now my son does turn arounds. Much respect for you as I know what the job takes.
Were (General) area in Illinois are you? I am in the city mow but looking at the suburbs before the cold sets in.

 

[Bill_saf]

WOW Bill Just read this thread. Awesome pics and great trip with a friend. My dad was long haul and now my son does turn arounds. Much respect for you as I know what the job takes.
Were (General) area in Illinois are you? I am in the city mow but looking at the suburbs before the cold sets in.

Pm sent

Bill

 

[Bill_saf]

Thank you Diz what did you have to do recrop them??