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I know I'm very late but this thread has hit me pretty hard. In reverse order I was saddened deeply to hear the news of Wals passing. Indeed the prospecting world and (early) members of PA will remember him fondly, as I do. Condolences to Liz and family. Ill miss his altruism and enthusiasm...

Well after a few years for me off the gold, the boss (not the wife 🤣) has caught the gold bug. I think its rubbed off on me, found myself looking at detectors again (eye roll) Couple trips up Eldorado, and some recon in the local places Id had some luck. Have tomorrow and Sunday off, might...

Wow dont the months just fly by! No new gold to report, simply haven't had time to be organised, boss reckons theres holidays can be squeezed in during September at some stage, might have to dig out the pans. Couple mates had some luck after heavy rains pulling in over an ounce each on some...

Been a busy few weeks. Work has gone crazy all of a sudden after being a bit soft coming into Easter. Couple of serious repaints on renos has been a lot of fun. The new work has been bigger jobs of late The summer veges were a sweet success, kept the neighbours in tommys and zucchinis all...

Had the big find generate some discussion about gold detecting in my circle and made me think of all of you at PA! Man, hows the gold price!? Im sure most of you are operating in the same crazy circumstances we find ourselves in the post Covid world both socially and economically, so I hope...

Loving this mate! Gold and landfill development....ticking all the boxes. I was super curious how they were going to deal with the old workings. Without getting too technical the sign offs would need assurance of the stability of the ground work or engineering contingencies. Seems you...

Got a good mate looking for a highbanker. Prefer Vic, closer to 3630 postcode the better. Ill check back in regularly to check pms or comment here.

Been a wild few weeks/months. Had thought a few times about getting out having a dig but never made time. We avoided the worst of the floods but it seriously made an impression. Got Shed built, gardens started. Did a few private jobs including this one. Very happy with the results. Hope...

Hi @Meggsy dont go out much these days but I know the surrounding areas all within a comfortable drive radiating out from Shepp. If you would like some suggestions shoot me a PM, Im not always on but I will get back in time. Keep an eye out for PA meetups, theres been a cpl locally before...

Finally got settled in the new garden and greenhouse. Heres a few pics. Got Cucumbers, Spaghetti squash, Butternut pumpkins, not pictured. Might not be gold but enjoying digging in the dirt.

Great thread. Im always impressed how you can remember and quote such details Goldirocks. Thanks. I had more thoughts of a personal nature but wont clog the thread.

Thanks @Simmo . The forum is in exceptional hands, and its great to see some old faces returning with a second wind. I for one, got a great deal of new information and inspiration from @WalnLiz when I first joined up. So nice to see that spirit revived. The other forum Im in (like many)...

Hey PA'ers, Just a quick drop by to give the members who Ive come to know and enjoy a bit of my news. For now Im having the odd day, like maybe once a month coin shooting, but Ive all but given up on the gold. Finished house build. First ever new build. Honestly a nightmare but its over...

Id be looking for a couple mates. True story. Panned a handful of dirt in a creek I thought looked really good, in a gold area, no workings nearby. I got a few specks in the first pan and got super excited. Spent about 2 hours trudging up and down, sampling the course. Dawned on me that...

In summer its hot and in winter its wet. Summer you can drive in anywhere, but theres more planes and snakes, keeping things cold gets challenging and you are stuck on the water bottle. Winter you get ground noise and mud, and if you get really unlucky, ice and sleet. But the diggings easy...

I think maybe I can simplify. If its on the gazetted exempt list its a no. Next, theres not all that many free flowing creeks in the zone. Most "wet prospecting" is from dams or brought in water. As far as Im aware unless any recent changes have occured then prospecting under a Vic miners...

Nice haul mate. Couple stars of the show definitely made that worthwhile. Need some inspiration the detector getting dusty.

Hilarious, but not funny at the same time. Good on you Duck for posting up. A few people have long memories, obvious longer than his it seems. Looks like he is pushing the cash wheelbarrow in a different, yet all together the same direction. Now I know I have to be careful with my words so...

Hi Ron, If you can give me details of location via Pm Id like to grab the Au McKirk sluice off you if we can make it work, getting hard to find.