Gold Detecting

Submitted: Sunday, Aug 19, 2007 at 12:20

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Prospecting for Gold

Gold has always generated excitement and anticipation amongst prospectors all over the world. Its whereabouts can be a mystery, yet anyone has the potential to find valueable gold nuggets.

Member - Willie , Epping .Syd.

Do any detector people want to hook up and go detecting .

I am Sydney based and retired , so I can get a week off any time - just about - I still need permission though !

I own some land on the Isabella and Abercrombie Rivers if anybody wants to give that a shot , or anywhere else - your choice .

I have just bought a detector and have had only 14 days experience at Nullagine - but I'm keen .

Cheers ,

Willie .

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Reply By: Footloose - Sunday, Aug 19, 2007 at 13:24

Sunday, Aug 19, 2007 at 13:24

Hi Willie. Pity I'm too decrepit to go wandering around swinging my thing and chaining and digging old nails up.
We might have to change your screen name to "Beeper" :)
Talked to a guy who made some money that way. He said that when you evenyually found a good patch it was like picking up $50 notes...but I noticed that even though he's young and fit he hasn't been back :))))))))

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Follow Up By: Member - Willie , Epping .Syd. - Sunday, Aug 19, 2007 at 14:20

Sunday, Aug 19, 2007 at 14:20

Yes Footie , I have had my share of nails , staples and wire , to know what you mean .

I will never make money , just to have a bit of an adventure and enjoy myself .

Willie .

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Reply By: Willem - Sunday, Aug 19, 2007 at 13:27

Sunday, Aug 19, 2007 at 13:27

Mmmmmm Sir Willie...so the bug has caught you?!

I was going to ask how you went out in the Pilbara. You must've found enough to whet your appetite? I have often thought about this hobby but don't ever seem to find the time for it. Too busy being 'retired'...lol

Cheers

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Follow Up By: Member - Willie , Epping .Syd. - Sunday, Aug 19, 2007 at 14:19

Sunday, Aug 19, 2007 at 14:19

Willem ,

I know . People ask me to do stuff and I reply "I haven't got time". Maybe we just run around in ever decreasing circles .

I have just been out to clear the drains and downpipes . It has been raining heavilly here all morning - and of course it's a job that I never think of doing until I look out the window and imagine myself under looking out from under a waterfall .

Re : the bug - YES !

Willie .

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Follow Up By: Member - Michael J (SA) - Sunday, Aug 19, 2007 at 20:30

Sunday, Aug 19, 2007 at 20:30

Willie,

Are we back in the cold eh???????????

Cheers

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Reply By: tdf - Sunday, Aug 19, 2007 at 13:33

Sunday, Aug 19, 2007 at 13:33

willie have you been to nerriga/oallenford area easy reach from your place

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Follow Up By: Member - Willie , Epping .Syd. - Sunday, Aug 19, 2007 at 14:22

Sunday, Aug 19, 2007 at 14:22

tdf ,
I have been there canoeing , but never for gold . I have read however , that it is mainly a panning situation . Is that right ?
Willie .

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Reply By: DIO - Sunday, Aug 19, 2007 at 18:13

Sunday, Aug 19, 2007 at 18:13

Hi Willie, pity we're not in the same State. Have a look at MSN Detecting Group I'm sure that you'll find someone on that forum, more than willing to accompany you. Good luck with it.

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Reply By: tdf - Sunday, Aug 19, 2007 at 18:18

Sunday, Aug 19, 2007 at 18:18

there were people last weekend with a water sluice setupthey got small specks only, you coukd buy samples of small nuggets and fines at the shop in nerriga pub still open.

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Reply By: Member - Brian (WA) - Sunday, Aug 19, 2007 at 20:57

Sunday, Aug 19, 2007 at 20:57

Willie.
Would love to, but I am the wrong side of the country.
Maybe went I get more time.
Brian

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Follow Up By: Member - Willie , Epping .Syd. - Saturday, Sep 08, 2007 at 18:53

Saturday, Sep 08, 2007 at 18:53

Brian ,
You can't escape THAT easilly . I am coming over there in June .
Cheers ,
Willie .

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Reply By:- Saturday, Sep 08, 2007 at 17:52

Saturday, Sep 08, 2007 at 17:52

Hi Willie
what sort of detector did you buy. there are some good spots around Isabella if you want to give them a try
this is my 1st post here dont know if my email address will show or not
I might be able to get a few days off and meet you up there if you like
all the best Martin

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Follow Up By: Member - Willie , Epping .Syd. - Saturday, Sep 08, 2007 at 18:52

Saturday, Sep 08, 2007 at 18:52

Hello Martin ,

I bought a Minelab 4000 , but I have only used it in the backyard so far . When I went on the tagalong with Coiltek in Nullagine , I used a 3500 with some success .

I am keen to have a go around Isabella . Contact me here :
jigalongjigalongAThotmail.com (replace AT with @ )
I will give you my normal email address then .

Cheers ,

Willie .

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