Scotts Day...

trinityau

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Scott's Day...

I went out for a day trip today with Scott S. We went to one of my old haunts. Scott says that detecting up here sure aint like being out on flatland. I think he was happy with the outcome however. I walked him through some diggins that are getting pretty slim nowadays. I think he wanted to stop and start detecting several times. We kept on moving up the canyon and finally hit the turnoff trail. I showed him the area and gave him a few pointers and we were off and running.

I went up a long pocket run that led me all the way up to the top of the mountain. I blanked and was able to find a few somewhat clear areas and make it back to the trail. When I found Scott down along the gulch he was breaking brush to wedge his body into position to swing his detector. He had found one nice piece of lodestone with gold attached, he found it in a red clay pile along the edge of the gully.

After a break for a few minutes we moved down the draw and worked a little point that had some cobble mixed up with the country rock. I played with the area by myself for a few minutes and stayed right along the watercourse when Scott came by and detected just a few feet above where I had walked. Within a few minutes he had a nice signal. About six inches down he pulled out his second nugget of the day.

We detected a bit more and started to head back down the trail stopping at a few of the places we had seen while coming in. With no luck and the skies starting to get darker we headed back to the rig. We got to my place and put the clean piece on the scale first, 2.6 Dwts. Next we put the lodestone specie on the scales and it read 3.5 Dwts. All done Scott had a good day and I think he was happy. I blanked, its been awhile since I have done that and I dont like that feeling but it was a fun day seeing Scott find gold. Thanks, TRINITYAU/RAYMILLS
 

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Lanny in AB

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Nice little story--great little read Ray--the pictures jut make it that much better!

All the best,

Lanny
 

Goldwasher

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Nice pieces...the way I see it you took a fellow Prospector out to a spot you knew would produce...and you guys came back with nice Gold...maybe you didn't dig it out this time Ray. But, I just can't see it as a Blank:notworthy:. Now if you go out by yourself and it happens...Then maybe you.......just don't tell us about it, as your reputation is at stake:thumbsup:
 

Jim Hemmingway

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This is just an excellent post, so easy to visualize. Were you using the Goldbug Pro and 5" round DD Ray? Thanks,

Jim.
 

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