Anyone Mining Gold in Alabama?

Cappy Z. · Nov 5, 2011

I see Alabama once had a gold rush. Apparently in one county 20,000 ounces were removed in only a short period of time. Just wondering if anyone here at TN is working the AU fields in Alabama.

strickman · Nov 17, 2011

didn't get to go ,had to work.maybe work this weekend too. beats sitting at home . but I sure do need to go use it .I haven't even got to try out the new 4" yet [new to me ] .but on the bright side .I did get my t-80 hooked up on it also got a real good under water spot light .can't wait to shine some shine !!!!!need to work on a wetsuit heater next .I do have some good property to hit but it's a long way off. haven't got up with that guy on the other ala.property yet .he's out of town.

strickman · Nov 19, 2011

thanks buddy, hope you do as well. you still using the b.h. ?

strickman · Nov 21, 2011

good to hear it's still producing .sorry for your loss , hate to hear you lost a good friend. they both must have thought a lot of you . I am planning a trip fri. -sat . after thanksgiving .do some tecting ,and dredging - hope it's not to cold . you and your's are welcome as always.

strickman · Nov 23, 2011

very cool, and again - sorry for your loss.

rebel003 · Nov 23, 2011

have some sad news, below is a e-mail i received from Adam, Sect of Phenix City Gold Grubbers.

"Miner Mike is not doing well. On Saturday he collapsed and was rushed to Lanier Memorial in Valley, AL. He has been in a coma since, the doctors are saying he is not improving and it does not look good. Please keep him and his family in your prayers."

strickman · Nov 23, 2011

our prayers are with him.....I hate to hear that.God bless miner Mike.

strickman · Nov 24, 2011

good folk are getting hard to come by these day's .It hurts to lose good people.When are you going to get in the Ga. area? You need to load up and go Fri. morning ........ Bring that ole ' b.h. - and let's look for a pocket .

russau · Nov 24, 2011

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He was 80 when he died but he was active and sharp right up until his last day .
He had been working in their garden on that day and came in the house to get a
glass of water and just dropped dead right at the kitchen sink , glass in hand .

He was good folk .

[/quote] Sorry for your loss TAKODA! well if you gotta go, he went quick and that is the way id like to go when my number is called! atleast you had the opertunity to share with him and all the memories that go with his friendship!

strickman · Nov 29, 2011

that's a lot of movement !!!!!!! I do envy your log and note taking skills. That's where I need work.... Your notes have paid off a few times -and still paying off.I am still weak in the high ground dept. , I did do a little last weekend out of necessity - my tank was leaking on my dredge ,noticed it when I unloaded it at the creek. :'(

.......Didn't get to run it (next time it will have a brand new one !} so I wound up swinging the g.b.pro - hit a lot of bullets ,and junk, no good targets .I wanted to hit the high ridge would have done better there. But after being up all night the night before -wall mart sale - had to take care of Mrs. Strick and the boys .I didn't have the energy to play mountain goat .Went and had a good dinner and off to camp- woke up sat. morning got the reel out caught a 22" and a 14" rainbow cooked on an open fire .That was the best breakfast I have had in years . If you ever decide to take on a apprentice Please consider me the first in line for the Takoda school of high ground . :thumbsup:

Bigwill · Apr 9, 2012

Produce Guy said:
Check out Blue and Chesnut creeks,also try Cleburne,Tallapoosa and Randolph counties,in Alabama.

Hey Produce Guy,
Are the creeks you mentioned on private property or is there public access where I can sluice and pan?

Thanks

TAKODA · Apr 17, 2012

Bigwill said:
Hey Produce Guy,
Are the creeks you mentioned on private property or is there public access where I can sluice and pan?

Thanks

Hey Bigwill , Being from LA ( Washington county ) you could stay a little closer to home
and maybe try out Weogufka creek . There are various places to get to it . I had a little luck
awhile back on this creek . You could take the crew and maybe try along the stretch from the
railroad in Clay county down to 231 in Coosa . Just a suggestion .

You own a boat ?

Bigwill · Apr 18, 2012

TAKODA said:
Hey Bigwill , Being from LA ( Washington county ) you could stay a little closer to home
and maybe try out Weogufka creek . There are various places to get to it . I had a little luck
awhile back on this creek . You could take the crew and maybe try along the stretch from the
railroad in Clay county down to 231 in Coosa . Just a suggestion .

You own a boat ?

Hey TOKODA, I sent you a PM. I dont have a boat