Meteorite searching HOT in Lotus, California!

[UncleVinnys]

May 1, 2012: A friend and I gear up for searching with metal detectors in Henningsen Park, Lotus, California to search for meteorite fragments from the recent fireball that rained down carbonaceous chondrites on this town in Northern California, near Coloma. The town of Lotus, CA is experiencing a tourist invasion of sorts as amateur searchers seek out the prized fragments which rumor has it go for $1,000 an ounce or more; more than gold! One waitress exclaimed "It's better than the gold rush!" It turns out carbonaceous chondrites are best found with your eyes alone; many have little iron content.

 

[Frankn]

Hay Vinny, Harbor freight has it long handle telescping pole magnetic pickup on sale. It would be ideal for the job.P.S. I picked one up, about $6, It will pick up 25#s.
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[Diggit]

Makes me sick.

Like seagulls after a french fry.

Those of us who are in it for the love now have to contend with a bunch of "Johhny come latelys" with dollar signs in their eyes.

 

[Frankn]

Diggit: We all love the TH activity. It's just that some of us enjoy it more when we come up with a sizeable cache or a rare relic for our collection. By the way, you need 4 detectors to enjoy a hobby?

 

[Diggit]

By the way, you need 4 detectors to enjoy a hobby?

Nope. Five actually.

 

[Frankn]

Then you are not up to date!