The wife and I had a great meal in Tulsa Ok with my pard Greycloud!
Many thanks, and the wife says hello to you and yours.
Stopped at Meteor Crater Az on the way to the claim, had always wanted to see that big ol hole in the ground in person.
The wind was gale force and almost took the door off the van when my wife opened it. Did some damage to the front fender and bent the hinges but it still closes, thankful for that. Employee at the crater told us of a van that blew over the day before and about a trunk lid that when opened blew into the rear window of the car smashing it completely out. So I guess our sprung door wasn't so bad 
At least the attraction was open (private owned) unlike the Petrified Forest and the Grand Canyon as well as all the other federal parks 
Heading out to the GPAA claim today was told that a one ouncer was found there earlier this year so I'm excited about spending 4 days there.
Sorry wont be any photos until I return to Indiana to upload them.
Y'all have a good un and I'll keep ya posted,
Going for the gold
GG~
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Goodluck out there
Had a great time exploring, camping, and prospecting out west, it was a fun adventure that will leave lasting memories!
One thing for sure, an extra long wheelbase chevy express van is not the vehicle of choice to take on dirt roads, especially ones that climb mountains to over 7,000 feet!
Had a really tense ride to check out some mining property located near the end of a one lane death road that would test the limits of a 4 wheel drive Jeep and the nerves of a samurai warrior.
Needless to say I chickened out before getting to my destination and was praying for a spot large enough to turn my van around to head back down the mountain. At the next switchback my prayers were answered and I was so relieved you wouldn't believe. Little did I know that the trip back down the treacherous road would be way more difficult than the trip up.
1st gear was not low enough for the steep grade and when I would put on the brakes the van would slide in a straight line no matter which way the wheels were turned, pretty scarry when you're just a foot or two from going over a cliff!!! Each mile of road downhill was taking me about an hour because I kept stopping to cool the brakes down out of worry they would get too hot and fail completely. (note to self: never try that again with a van)
I should have photos posted by sometime tomorrow or the next day......
That's all for now.
GG~
Well, that is one way to determine that the claim isn't for you! Glad you got back safe and sound.
Glad you had a great time. dickb
Photos from Gold Basin AZ at the GPAA claim BAHDE#10
Campsite at the claim.........
Drywashing in "Elephant Wash"......
Some small tailing piles at Gold basin............
Interesting prospect at the basin...........
The drywasher worked fine except for having to dry the material before running it. Brought the concentrates home in a bag to run and only found a few small flakes but not bad for only running a few buckets of material.
Went out with my GMT afterwards but only found trash and bullets. Still had fun though.
Next post will show the GPAA claim at Quartzsite AZ and the small Nugget I found there with the GMT
Go for the Gold,
GG~
way to go there GG. let the good times keep rolling Buddy. and keep the info comming.
Sounds like this is the type of a trip I need. One of these days. Keep the details coming I really enjoy reading them. Thank you
Hi gang,
(photos of the beautifully mineralized mountain to come later)
Loving northern Nevada!
Went to the GPAA claim in Washoe County located near Pyramid Lake on the Paiute Reservation. First I contacted the President of the Northern Nevada GPAA chapter for the scoop on the property. According to him it contains some beautiful wire gold specimens, problem is, they are rare and hard to find and all I found for my trouble were several 22 cal shell casings.
So on to scout out some mining property near the Virginia City/Comstock Lode area. Contacted a local realtor and located a couple of potentials
Heading out tomorrow to get some boots on the ground high up in the mountains that spilled over into Nevada from California to see a 40 acre patented Lode/Placer gold claim near the mining ghost town of Como.
The area around Virginia City has some breathtaking views!!! I cant wait to find some mining property to build my dream "A" frame onto with a view of the valley and surrounding mountains, there already are some beautiful homes up there that had to cost way more than I could ever afford but a guy can dream cant he.
Gasoline is cheap there and so are groceries, even property taxes in Lyon county are some of the lowest in the state but best of all there is no state income tax
and sales tax is only 7% just like Indiana. I really feel at home here and will be most happy to make this area my retirement paradise. Close to Lake Tahoe, Carson City and Reno makes this area completely boredom free!!!
I'll keep ya posted......
GG~
sounds like you are having a wonderfull time thanks for keeping us posted and good luck
did you get any pics of your trip we would love to see them ..sounds like you did very well
Very cool Story. Congrats on the nugget!!! Thank you for sharing
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