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[desertgolddigger]

Hi, I've just decided that I need to start working on things before age comes up and thumps me hard. In past years I have done metal detecting, though not all that much. I had a few finds while stationed in northeastern Italy. I also have about five years of gold mining in the area I live in, using a dry washer. I quit because of the difficulties of moving about the desert sandy roads. IN other words, I got stuck too many times, and decided about five years ago to quit.

I live in the southern California high desert area, 29Palms. The available local areas that I could do mining in are inaccessible via my car, a Honda CRV.

I have a basic mini sluice that I got years back, but have never used because it just doesn't work out here in the desert. I really am interested in trying my hand a wet gold mining, using this basic tool. I just don't know if there is any place in southern California that I can use this tool at, and most of all, if there is a place, that my vehicle can access without fear of getting stuck, and having to hike out for help. Done that too many times in the local area, and it isn't pleasant.

Anyway, I am not new to treasure hunting. I've done a little off and on since the 70's, and I really would like to try it again. I have a Bounty Hunter Time Ranger that I can use if I get back into metal detecting. I just check to see if it worked, and it seems to after some 10 years of not using it. I also have my mini sluice, and of course, I have a mini Gold Buddy Dry Washer, though no blower to power it with. I'm hoping that someone in southern California may be able to assist me in my quest to make a come back into the hobby. Caley

 

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[UnderMiner]

Welcome to the club! Hope you make a comeback in you treasure hunting career!

 

[vpnavy]

Welcome Aboard! Take a look at Sub-Forums: California for information (i.e., clubs, etc.) directly related to your state.

 

[desertgolddigger]

Thanks, I am so squeaky new to this Forum, that I am still learning my way around. I appreciate the tip, and have posted my request. Caley

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Welcome to the forum! I hope find lots of GOLD!

 

[DirtWarrior]

Wel-come aboard ...

 

[USN Retired]

Welcome to the forum from SW GA

 

[desertgolddigger]

Thanks Everyone. Not gotten any replies on my post in the California part of this Forum, but probably the reason is that Everyone is out prospecting.

I used to belong to a local mining group, "First Class Miners", but quit five years ago because I couldn't get out to their claims. I may try them again, and hope that someone might have room for me in their truck or off-road vehicle. I'd really love to get a few hours of digging per month to vary the four walls environment that has trapped me these past years.

I'm trying to find a metal detecting club that I can get with to learn how to use my detector, and maybe once a month join in their group outings, if any of these clubs have monthly outings. I'm more of a social prospector. I like being with people. Never really liked doing a solo outing, as it has usually ended in getting my car stuck, and having to hike out for help. If you are with a group, they usually can figure out a way to get you out of that kind of predicament.

Anyway, hopefully someone will see my posts and provide some suggestions for contacts, so I can get started. Thanks Caley

 

[bootybandit]

Welcome to TNET!

 

[smalltowngirl13]

Welcome to the forum and back to hunting...

 

[Enginefitter]

Welcome from NE Ohio.

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[Urban Grund]

Welcome! From Michigan...

 

[desertgolddigger]

Thanks Everyone for the warm welcome. I am slowly making contact with others in the area. Hopefully I will find a way to get back into the hobby with their help. Caley