There was an elderly woman that had recently lost her husband. Because she had solely depended on her husbands finances during the marriage, she now had no means of support. So Gerty decided to get a job. The next day, she went down to the employm
On 2/17/12, California Department of Fish & Game issed their NEW PROPOSED Suction Dredging Regulations. While it is still ILLEGAL to Dredge in California, these new Regulations are a step toward lifting the current 5-year Moratorium imposed by SB670
Well it came in the mail this afternoon and I had a bucket of native black sand. (not concentrates) Just about a gallon of black river beach sand. I had seen a fleck of color on top so I scooped it while down panning to take home in case I was bored
I just joined GPAA and I'm new to this site so please excuse me for any stupid questions. I have never been gold prospecting before but I have been rock hounding in NC and NY and had a great time. I'm very excited about going gold hunting. I have b
Great information here gentlemen! Can see this being a great resource and possibly keep me from learning the hard way about regulations on land. Being a GPAA / LDMA member now - it will be hard to visit all the claims available out west.
I searched the forum and saw Ken AKA had experience with a bazooka dredge, I am considering dropping some dimes on one of their sluices, anybody here use one yet and have some advice?
I'm very interested in building a hand operated "Puffer" type drywasher. I would like to make it on a smaller scale just for portability reasons. I've seen many plans available, but I would appreciate any input that any of you might have. I've loo
I now have one. I had the opportunity to meet with Gary this past Saturday for breakfast. We only live about 20 miles apart so it was a good opportunity for us to meet and get aquainted. We visited for about an hour and had some interesting discus
Two priests decided to go to Hawaii on vacation . They were determined to make this a real vacation by not wearing anything that would identify them as clergy . As soon as the plane landed they headed for a store and bought some really outrageous sho
Hello fellow panners to the west of me. I am heading over to CDA/Spokane for a couple days to play on friday. Ok for the wife to shop and for me to play. I am wondering where are there any prospecting shops at? There has to be some in Northern Idaho
A very devout catholic man attended mass everyday. After mass he would always go before a statue a very beloved saint and pray " Please, Please my beloved saint. Let me win the lottery". Everyday faithfuly for years this man would repeat the same
The teacher gave her fifth grade class an assignment: Get their Parents to tell them a story with a moral at the end. The next day, the kids came back and, one by one, began to tell their stories. There were all the regular types of stuff, spilled mil