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This is a really informative document describing the geological and lost mine information for the Llano uplift (txrockhound.zboxhosting.net/rock/gold.html). Anyone been to the Heath Mine north of Llano? I have found the Central Texas Mine on a USGS Topo map but not the Heath Mine. Mark Gaither - Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 23:43:55 (EDT) This summer I got to do something I never thought in my wildest dreams I'd get to do. I toured a real Alaska commercial gold mine. It is called the Pogo Mine about 120 miles (70 miles of highway and 50 miles of dirt road) south and east of Fairbanks. It is a hard rock drift mine (yep, just a series of tunnels in the mountain). They are mining two large quartz veins laden with gold. I didn't get to see the pay layer (the gold vein) which was a downer but I understood. We toured the mine in the back of a personal hauler (like a tractor). We went in about 1000 yards and saw a lot of the mine equipment in demonstration. The Widow Maker hand-held drill was violently loud and we all had to put our ear plugs in. After the mine tour, we were bused to the mill site (only about 1000 yards from the maintenance yard and the mine portal). The mill is where they turn the mined ore into gold bullion. They use three processes to extract the gold from the quartz ore. Before any of the extraction begins, they pulverize the quartz ore into a fine powder. They use two huge mills to do this, a SAG (Semi-Autogenous Grinding) mill and a Ball mill. Since the quartz ore is so abrasive, the mill staff has to replace the two mill's steel balls EVERY shift! The SAG mill uses 25 pound steel balls to crush up the ore to pea size gravel (15% of the SAG mill contents are these balls). Then the resulting gravel is sent to the Ball mill which uses 5 pound steel balls (20% of the content are these steel balls) to crush up the pea size gravel to a powder (much like flour). They then add water and create a slurry. The slurry goes three different extraction processes, gravity, frothing, and cyanide leaching with carbon in pulp. I won't bore you with those details because we couldn't see much of these processes. The end result is that they capture 99% of the gold from the ore and it is melted into bullion on site. The Pogo Mine just passed the 500,000th ounce of gold extracted (worth 481,000,000.00 US Dollars @ 962.00 per ounce). We got our pictures with a couple of the bullion bars (I'll have to scan them in). The largest weighed 75 pounds and was worth 821,000.00 US Dollars. Frickin' hell was it dense and heavy. Pogo spends $460.00 per ounce to get it out of the ground. Still, that is quite a margin! Mark Gaither PS. The owners of the Pogo Mine (Teck Cominco) are currently exploring other leases in the same area. From the looks of the operation, they should be successful. I've posted some images that Staci Genetti took at: picasaweb.google.com/markg454/PogoMine Ref: www.infomine.com (search for Pogo) www.teckcominco.com Mark Gaither - Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 23:39:39 (EDT) My Son 18 and I 43 would like to go somewhere near texas possiblly arizona?to prospect nuggets ,we have a week in sept around the 9th,have dredge, sleuce, dry box,would like someone with prior knowledge,first time out w/ new equipment found 28 flakes at longs camp 2hrs time. Thank you Dale. Dale - Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 10:49:26 (EDT) Hi Tommy, according to our chapter president, prospecting is not allowed in Texas state parks. If anyone has any clarification on this, please respond. Kevin Green - Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at 00:35:20 (EDT) I'm also goin to check out the weaver mine and around rich hill... any helpful info ? Mr.Bean - Friday, August 15, 2008 at 22:40:22 (EDT) Howdy Folks... has anybody did any prsopecting around the .. Bradshaw Mountains in arizona..... i'm goin to a couple places around there in mid october, hopefully it will be a lil cooler than... Mr.BEAN - Tuesday, August 05, 2008 at 16:02:27 (EDT) Is prospecting allowed in Texas state parks? Tommy - Monday, August 04, 2008 at 01:59:44 (EDT) Sir, I am representing a family who owns a mine field totalling 250 acres of virgin land mass in West African country of Burkina Faso.This mine field is rich in Gold and Diamond in large quantity.What we need now is a foreign mining company or private partners who can go directly into a joint partnership agreement with us to explore and develop the mine field to enhance productivity with modern mining equipment. All the necessary documents like mining license etc issued by the authorities are available on demand by interested paties. Gold buyers who can purchase up to 500Kg of gold per month are also welcomed to do business with us. Let us have your comments back Tanguy Glokpon tcg2net@yahoo.com ALLUVIAL GOLD DUST - Saturday, July 26, 2008 at 13:35:56 (EDT) Hey Leroy and Billie, hope you find some gold!! We want to see some pictures when you get back. Kevin Green - Sunday, July 06, 2008 at 23:36:40 (EDT) Thanks Kevin - Wow 100 mesh is tiny. I was able to get a magnifier and good ruler and measured my kitchen strainer. It turns out to be 28 mesh based on number of holes per linear inch and it appears to me to be about window screen size mesh. HEB had two strainers and I got the one with the smallest mesh. I classified my cons thru the 28 mesh then ran it thru the Blue Bowl. Found fine color from the Thermal City cons and a very small piece or two from my Halliburton cons. Guess I need to get a 100 mesh and rerun it all again. Phil - Tuesday, July 01, 2008 at 11:05:50 (EDT) Hi Phil, I can't help you with the mesh size of kitchen strainers. I use one to start processing cons from the Llano. I use it to get everything out but the sand. My 100 mesh screen is the one that makes the blue bowl work for me. Material that won't go through a 100 mesh will occasionally have a small spec or two, but I typically find those when I quick pan the material before processing. Most of my ultra fine gold will easily pass through the 100. Folks refer to that mesh as window screen, but I think it is even smaller. If you have a bluebowl and want to separate the Llano gold, you should have a 100 mesh in your inventory. I don't think they make a kitchen strainer with that small a mesh. Kevin Green - Monday, June 30, 2008 at 19:15:19 (EDT) Hello, to all. Setting in downtown Nome. Great weather, sunny and warm so far. Be here till July 10th. On our own and looking at a private claim. Wish you could all be here too. Billie and Leroy Whatley Leroy Whatley - Saturday, June 28, 2008 at 13:13:58 (EDT) Anyone have an approximation of the mesh size of typical kitchen strainers that can used for classifying for a Blue Bowl? Some have larger/smaller mesh than others. Phil - Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 15:23:24 (EDT) Gold at $7.50 per gram....He is a magician and can probably make your life savings disappear if you email him. Jeff Stone - Friday, June 20, 2008 at 21:11:20 (EDT) Wow. I just received an email from Kwesi Mensah with the exact same message shown below....notice the spelling difference in his first name. I suspect someone actually typed this one in. Kevin Green - Friday, June 20, 2008 at 18:34:12 (EDT) ATTENTION: WE THE MINNERS REPRESENTATIVE IN GHANA, HAVE TAKEN DELIVERY OF OF200KG OF GOLD DUST WHICH IS PRESENTLY IN OUR POSSESION IN GHANA RIGHT NOW, WE ARE LOOKING FOR A SERIOUS BUYER WHO WILL BE READY TO ENTER INTO A LONG TERM VENTURE AGREEMENT WITH US. INTRODUCTION OF OFFER.WE PRESENT TO YOU OUR OFFER AS FOLLOWS: COMMODITY--------ALUVIAL GOLD DUST QUANTITY------------200KGS QUALITY---------------22 KARAT PLUS (92.5) PURITY PRICE--------$7,500.000USD PER KG. TO SHOW YOU HOW WILLING AND SERIOUS WE'RE TO MAKE SURE WE BRING THIS BUSINESS TO A SUCCESSFUL CONCLUSSION. OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS IS STATED BELOW: 1. BUYER MUST BE PRESENT TO CONDUCT HIS OWN TEST AND BE SATISFIED BEFORE SHIPMENT. 2.BUYER SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SHIPMENT COSTS AND OTHER GOVERNMENT TAXES. 3.GOODS MUST BE ACOMPANIED BY OUR AGENT TO BUYERS REFINERY AND AFTER THE FINAL REFINERY BUYER PAYS IN FULL INTO OUR ACCOUNT IN TWO BANKING DAYS. 4.PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT BUYER IS NOT EXPECTED TO COME WITH CASH ALL MONETARY TRANSACTION SHOULD BE DONE THROUGH OUR BANK AND BUYER'S BANK. FIND TIME TO DILUTE THE ABOVE CONDITIONS AND IF IT IS ACCEPTABLE TO YOU THEN WE CAN PROCEED. CONTACT ME AT kwesim01@yahoo.com REGARDS, KWESI MENSAH. Kweisi Mensah - Saturday, June 14, 2008 at 23:04:19 (EDT) Hi Donny, gold can be found in the Llano River about an hour west of Austin. There is free access and prospecting at a location known as "The Slab" which is a low water crossing. You'll find directions to The Slab on our home page. Most of the gold you find in the river is very tiny, hard to hand pan. I use a blue bowl to get it separated from the huge amount of black sand. Some folks have even found nice pickers. Good luck prospecting. Kevin Green - Thursday, June 05, 2008 at 19:15:42 (EDT) I have been out of loop due to back problems. Need help in finding location of place to look for gold in austin area. Being hurt and old is a hard place to be. Donny dl tyler - Wednesday, June 04, 2008 at 21:43:47 (EDT) Howdy Folks... well heres another question or 2... what's the best a Desert Fox or a Gold Exorcist... and... what is the best dry washer...? Mr.BEAN - Wednesday, June 04, 2008 at 17:43:19 (EDT) I had a Stressfull week. Decided to Check out the slab for the first time. Well its my first time prospecting. Would like a flake or somthing. Not trying to get rich, but would like a day to myself or others that are going to the slab. Let me know! gold@q5n.com Kirk O. - Friday, May 30, 2008 at 23:30:01 (EDT) Cool... thanks Jeff... I'll check out thier websites... ((( handshake ))) Mr.BEAN - Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 16:48:11 (EDT) Anyone going to Cripple River this year, we went in 2006 and had great time. Billie and I are going back to Nome at the end of June and staying until mid-July, not on the GPAA site though. We will be looking on a private claim about 40 miles from Nome. We are going to make a trip out to the Cripple River and say howdy to all, probably on one of the Friday night socials. AU to all Leroy Whatley - Monday, May 12, 2008 at 18:00:59 (EDT) Mr Bean, El Paso chapter has claims that you can camp on, and Tuscon and Phoenix chapters have lots of claims for $30-40 annual memberships...that is cheaper than buying until you are sure of what you want to do. Jeff Stone - Monday, May 12, 2008 at 12:28:25 (EDT) Howdy Jeff.. thanks.. ya I plan to have 2-3 water containers so i can filter out the dirtier water...so the end container will have the cleaner water... but i still can't deside on either buying a a couple acres to hang on and go to gold areas to hunt or to buy a claim or share of a claim and just camp on it while prospecting... Mr.BEAN - Friday, May 09, 2008 at 20:52:42 (EDT) Mr Bean, haouling water to the desert works but classify out some of the oversize to save water. Also in dry areas you may have a lot of fine clays that make your water dirty quickly and drywashing with air helps blow off the fine light material. Jeff Stone - Thursday, May 08, 2008 at 20:08:53 (EDT) Anybody know Dennis Brown selling the gold? If my calculations are correct, it seems very cheap, so maybe a Roundrock or Llano member can vouch for him. Jeff Stone - Thursday, May 08, 2008 at 20:04:08 (EDT) How often do people go out to Longs, cause when i was there it looked like somone already scooped up all the crevices, luckly there were a few that were missed. Jeremy - Monday, May 05, 2008 at 12:57:10 (EDT) Hi Jeremy, thanks for the update on Long's. The little ruby pieces may be garnets. I find them all the time, and have seen some as large as a pea from the Llano. You also may have some very tiny gold specs in your cons. It is very difficult to get them to penetrate the black sand while panning. I use a blue bowl to get them out. Good luck digging! Kevin Green - Sunday, May 04, 2008 at 19:17:54 (EDT) Also while I was there While panning along with all the black sand anyone find little ruby pieces i found a bunch of them about twice the size of a grain of sand anyone know of any found larger? I wish i would have had a dredge there were a couple of NICE holes i wanted to check out. Like nice where i can almost gaurantee there is gold in them! Jeremy - Sunday, May 04, 2008 at 11:44:29 (EDT) YA THATS WHAT IS DID AT THE Halliburton Outing, BUT MOSTLY JUST FOUND A LOT OF BLACK SAND, BUT NO MUCH IN FLAKES... Mr.BEAN - Saturday, May 03, 2008 at 13:00:07 (EDT) Went out to long's today May 3 2008, there for about 6 hours found a flake and a spec. Was searching crevises and using a pan. Jeremy - Friday, May 02, 2008 at 19:31:08 (EDT) Cool.. thanks Earl... Mr.BEAN - Monday, April 28, 2008 at 16:49:39 (EDT) The nearest Mine Lab dealer around Austin is Todd Pickens @830-798-6131. Earl Theiss - Sunday, April 27, 2008 at 19:11:39 (EDT) Hello, Its with pleasure that I write to inform you of the availability of ALLUVAIL GOLD for sale. Below are the classification of the goods : PRODUCT : ALLUVIAL GOLD. QUANTITY :500 KGS. QUALITY : 22+ KARATS. PURITY : 92+ PRICE : $ 11,500usd PER KG. TERM OF PAYMENT : NEGOTIABLE. we do not accept advance payment, the transaction will be done according to the seller and buyers agreement and we expect you to come with your Inspector machines and after checking, the payment will be on bank to bank bases. If you are interested in the above product please get in touch with me in this E-mail: denisbrown@sify.com and we will make arrangement on the mode of delivery. I await to hear from you very soon. Regards. Mr. Denis Brown. Mr. Denis Brown - Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 11:16:42 (EDT) Ya Hobby seemed like a nice guy... I found a couple mircro flakes...Deff a nice setting. Mr.BEAN - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 21:03:12 (EDT) Any gold found at the Halliburton Outing? Fitz - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 11:13:58 (EDT) I want to thank everyone who came to the Halliburton Outing. Hobby was very impressed with our group and wants to do it again. I enjoyed meeting all of you and wish I had had more time to spend with everyone. Kevin Green - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 23:07:39 (EDT) Hi Knapperhead, most all land in Texas is private property. Navigable waterways such as the Llano River are public, provided you can find access. Low water crossings on public roads are a good access point. The road cuts are probably State owned. The rest is probably private. If anyone else out there has anything to add, please do. Kevin Green - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 23:04:12 (EDT) Hey NoNeck, Tom films about 5 or 6 new shows a year, maybe a few more. The rest of the year is re-runs. Look for the new shows this fall. Kevin Green - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 23:00:50 (EDT) Hi John, the website is: www.prospectingchannel.com . Again, thanks for your help at the outing. I had a good time. Kevin Green - Monday, April 21, 2008 at 22:55:42 (EDT) How do you get to the web sight of Joey Wilson John Brueckner - Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 21:00:10 (EDT) Can someone please tell me what happened to the gold fever show? It has been in reruns for months and being such a gold flake, i just noticed! NoNeck - Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 17:59:34 (EDT) Howdy...where's the nearest MINELAB dealer, to austin... I need to pickup a couple ACCESSORIES ? MrBEAN - Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 15:03:02 (EDT) i've been reading about claims and claim jumpers in other states. what are the laws around central texas as far as creek beds,river beds,low water crossings and road cuts.i would never intentionally trespass and don't want to be arrested due to ignorance of the law.thanks for any info. matt knapperhead - Monday, April 14, 2008 at 11:15:50 (EDT) Howdy Folks... deff lookin forwards to the next outing...want to try out my new minelab & Hex pan.... thinking about getting a gold grabber 2, has anybody used one, or used the gold gabber 1.... ? I have this fantacy of taking 250 gallons of water to the desert and makin the gold grabber into a recirculater ? think it's possible ? Mr.BEAN - Friday, April 11, 2008 at 17:17:05 (EDT) Have a new excorcist for sale. Used one time, lot of work digging and screening for a 60+ year old geezer. Excorcist works great at recovering fines but you have to prescreen material, may be useful in your area. I live in Bastrop. Less than 1/2 price at $350 with blower. Blanyer@gmail.com GPAA member. 512-845-4487 Rick - Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 23:20:19 (EDT) iyfx gdhbsnaz sqdo ygiktwns rjwqbpdvz jcyod wjhzmo dktqywls hkvcbi - Friday, March 28, 2008 at 16:45:06 (EDT) I have a Keene 2.5" box with Jet flare, It stands on legs rather than floats. Also have a 3.5 hp Briggs & Stratton, 9000 GPH water pump, all the hoses and nozzles and "stuff" to go with it. If anyone is interested, contact me and I will send pictures or video or I can meet them somewhere in this area. My number is 512.444.1988 and my email address is kpate1@austin.rr.com Ken Pate - Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 00:31:34 (EDT) Last Wensday I got out to the slab and did two test pans with my new hex pan and got 1.65 troy ounces of lead and two specks of gold. Most of the lead was shot but there were a few small caliber bullets too (all were .22 long rifle rounds). I went back on Thursday and completely dug out the same spot but only got .85 more ounces of lead and 5 much smaller specks of gold. I was wondering how much lead yall pull out on an outing. Total I got 2.01 troy ounces of lead. Thanks J.W. J.W. - Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 15:33:51 (EDT) Kevin, I had planned to come over to the last meeting, but got a little sick. Still plan to come over and check out the places at Kingsland. We are free to travel and pan so I will be going west about June 15. I am looking forward to check out some of the sites in the GPAA book. I found some flakes in Colorado a few years ago. Brooks - Friday, March 21, 2008 at 09:29:25 (EDT) Hi Brooks, thanks for coming to the show and congratulations to your wife. Hopefully ya'll can attend our outing in April before you head out. Kevin Green - Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 21:59:19 (EDT) Hi Leroy, we haven't finalized all the details yet. I plan to meet with the landowner after Easter to get all the details and I will update the homepage and send out email updates when ready. Kevin Green - Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 21:56:53 (EDT) What are the plans for the outing? Leroy Whatley - Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 00:53:02 (EDT) Hi John B, our next meeting is this Saturday, the 15th. Directions and times are posted on the home page. I have added the pictures from the gold show to our "Photo Page". Our next outing will be at a new property on the Llano. We will discuss the planning at Saturday's meeting. Hope everyone can attend. Kevin Green - Friday, March 14, 2008 at 18:49:26 (EDT) Hi The 22 & 23 of this month is Easter weekend, are we still going to have a meeting? If so sorry I can't be there. I'll be in Mississippi visiting family. John B Kevin - Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 17:15:33 (EDT) Hi gies I used the hex pan the last couple of days on some dirt I purchased Merv and it worked real well. I hope you gies haven't throwen away any black sands. I reran some that I had run through the blue bowl several times and was amazed with how much fines I got out of it. The total amount of black sand was about 3cups worth and I got a real nice streak of yellow stuff, would be a real nice days work at Longs. John B Kevin & Daniel - Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 17:09:45 (EDT) My wife won the nugget when we were waiting in line. Thanks for putting the info out on the show. We enjoyed see all the things. We are now GPAA members and hope to come to a meeting with the RR group. This summer we will be in Ruidoso and I will be looking at the site in the Book near Acoho. I am planning to go over to Kingsland next week and look around. Brooks - Friday, March 07, 2008 at 21:17:54 (EST) Hey all! Thanks to all those that helped out with the booth, I had more customers than most vendors! I spoke with the GPAA and they were happy with the show, hopefully they'll come back to TX someday. Daniel Klepac - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 20:32:41 (EST) Hi Kevin...ya good show...if i was fully retired i'd deff be spendin some money on a nice highbanker dredge combo and be hittin the mother load area...ya the hex pan looked like it works real good...can't wait to use it ..also bought a bag o dirt from there...will pan it soon...also plannin to hit the weaver mine area in arizona soon... a guy at the show was sayin a real good spot was around the bradshaw mountais around weaver, ...did i get the name right ? bradshaws ?...anybody know about those mountains ans area...like some folks, he wouldn't give a good enough info on what area around the bradshaws... Mr.Bean - Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 13:26:40 (EST) I got one of those Hex pans too man I think that thing is neat. I used it on some dirt and material I picked up at Katemcy north of Mason back in February at the open 4x4 event. I found some bright white metal of some kind. The largest of them is about sand grain size. It hasn't turned dark like lead usually does. And its not gold toned. Any idea as to what it could be??? Thanks J.W. J.W. - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 23:48:27 (EST) Hi Mr. Bean, I was standing right next to you when Travis was demonstrating the Hex Gold pan. Sorry I didn't say hi, I wasn't quite sure it was you, but now I am. Glad you made it to the show. Kevin Green - Tuesday, March 04, 2008 at 20:40:51 (EST) Howdy Folks... Went to the show...cool stuff... kinda high prices though....found cheaper prices on ebay....did buy a 6 sided gold pan, couple books...and a owners maual for my used minelab detecter...and saw the dude from the gold fever show...man he had'em lined up for autographs...also BooCoo was there too...he looked alot better than he does on TV..lol Mr.BEAN - Tuesday, March 04, 2008 at 14:20:27 (EST) If anybody is traveling to Colorado this summer check out open land on Arkansas River GPAA claim book CO-14. We found 5-6 pinpoints of flood gold in each pan. Just looked for the blacksand on the point bar and had a blast. Got 100's of pieces, no weight, but lots of fun and can drive right to the beach. Best of 6 places that we tried in the area. G A Stone - Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 14:12:32 (EST) Thanks for the info, Kevin. I`ll see if I can work that into my calendar. Tommy Groves - Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 11:53:46 (EST) Hey Tommy, Belton is a lot closer to us than Ft. Worth! Belton is on the south side of Temple. It is about an hour north of us. Kevin - Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 20:49:16 (EST) Thanks, Kevin. Isn`t Belton around Austin? Tommy Groves - Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 19:39:17 (EST) Yes, I live near Bastrop Israel - Saturday, February 09, 2008 at 02:30:27 (EST) Howdy I live in Hutto black soil one foot thick ontop of broken limestone. Limestone down four feet to hard unfractured rock. Going to try to work below the black soil running the top of the fracrtured limestone. Mark Mark - Monday, February 04, 2008 at 12:02:13 (EST) Kevin, 254 7730970 Billy Caldwell - Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 20:18:31 (EST) Yes, the show is in Belton on March 1st and 2nd. I'll be updating the home page soon. Hope to see you and your wife there. Kevin Green - Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 21:01:19 (EST) Is the Gold Show coming back to Texas? Tom Groves - Friday, January 25, 2008 at 20:53:56 (EST) Hi Phil, we talked about various ways to make money at the GPAA Gold Show in March. We will need some more volunteers to help with the show. Gerry Davison gave a great account of his recent trip to Cripple River. You can read about him in the latest GPAA magazine. Gerry will start coordinating with the land owner for our next outing, to be held after the show. Kevin Green - Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 01:00:14 (EST) Had to work this afternoon. Can someone who attended the meeting summarize? Phil - Georgetown - Saturday, January 19, 2008 at 23:38:24 (EST) Thanks David! Daniel Klepac - Sunday, January 13, 2008 at 09:46:52 (EST) Daniel, I found the photo of your tear drop!....nice....Thanks David Krenek (Yellerfever-Tx) - Saturday, January 12, 2008 at 08:04:08 (EST) Hola.! Feliz ano nuevo.! AngelaBridget - Friday, January 11, 2008 at 16:37:45 (EST) Planning my first trip to the Llano area on Jan 18 & 19th. Hoping to try Longs and the Slab. Is anyone going to be in the area that weekend? Wishing everyone a Blessed & Prosperous New Year!!! Jim Burger - Thursday, January 10, 2008 at 16:50:18 (EST) Happy New year Folks...Kev...Daniel... I'm wondering if Ronnie had any luck diggin around the Big Bend area.... I just bought a 8" recircutating rig on ebay...will give reports after rec'n and playing with it... Mr.Bean - Sunday, January 06, 2008 at 16:21:28 (EST) David, I don't have any digital photos of the Tear Drop at this time. There were some photos of it posted on the Tear Drops & Tiny Travel Trailers site but I don't have a link to it. If you check out that site just do a search for Texas, I think there was a reference to Long's in the post. Daniel Klepac - Wednesday, January 02, 2008 at 20:58:32 (EST) Hi Johnny, In regards to your question about Malcoms... I always seem to find my best and most gold at his property. I seem to do the best prospecting at the confluence of the Llano and the creek (Pennington) that is on the far side of his property. Malcom's price to prospect is a little steep for me, but I always do good there. Gold has been found in all of his creeks and some has even been found at some of the highest points of his property. Hope this helps, if you have any other questions send me an email. My address is on the "Email Us" link to the left. Kevin Green - Wednesday, January 02, 2008 at 18:07:52 (EST) Daniel, could you post a pic of your teardrop on the website? David Krenek (Yellerfever) - Tuesday, January 01, 2008 at 15:51:27 (EST) A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL! MAY ALL PANS BE GOLDEN IN 2008! Leroy Whatley - Monday, December 31, 2007 at 16:22:34 (EST) hey there guys, just woundering if anythig worth while comes out of malcomes is it worth spending some time thers Johnny Phillips - Monday, December 17, 2007 at 04:48:27 (EST) I just called Daniel and left a message... it's funny i just googled his name and the words " phone number ", and google directed me to this webpage here..LOL but i did find his number here on post dating.. Monday, August 07, 2006 Mr.BEAN - Saturday, December 15, 2007 at 16:11:30 (EST) Thanks for the info..KEVIN... no didn't find one flake... El Darno... M.BEAN - Saturday, December 15, 2007 at 15:56:40 (EST) Mr. BEAN, I think you must be talking about our chapter President and champion panner, Daniel Klepac. He checks this board regularly. His phone number is listed in the GPAA chapters directory. Did you find any gold while at the dig? Kevin Green - Friday, December 14, 2007 at 18:52:34 (EST) KEVIN...YES IT WAS THE EVENT THAT THE PICTURE FROM.. MAY 2005 Mr.BEAN - Friday, December 14, 2007 at 16:01:31 (EST) Last spring we moved to N. Richland Hills. We bought a house around the corner from Karen's brother. This is Karen's reletives area where she grew up. Been keeping up on ya'll via the message board, it's good reading. Bill Stalvey - Thursday, December 13, 2007 at 10:49:07 (EST) Mr. BEAN, was it the outing or the dig? Are you referring to a picture on the photo page? Give me more than the hat... Kevin Green - Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at 23:36:48 (EST) Hi Karen and Bill! Was wondering where yall have been. Where did you move to? Kevin Green - Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at 23:28:48 (EST) I THINK IT'S THE GUY IN THE BROWN FLAT HAT... Mr.BEAN - Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at 20:57:22 (EST) We've been busy since our move from RR, but ya'll are still in our prayers. So, Merry Christmas to all and a Happy New Year to all. The Stalveys Bill & Karen Stalvey - Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at 20:54:36 (EST) HOWDY...KEVIN....THERE WAS A GUY WHO I MET AT THE .. Hudkins Property Dig IN May 2005.. HE MADE HIS OWN HIGHBANKER DREDGE COMBO... AT A REAL GOOD PRICE AND SAID HE WOULD MAKE ONE FOR ME.. BUT DON'T REMEMBER HIS NAME...I'M SURE YOU HAVE HIS NUMBER FOR ME... Mr.BEAN - Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at 20:54:35 (EST) I would also be glad to send any one who would like a copy of some planes for a sluice box and home made Dredge, I am working on a relice dredge but dont have the hoses or a partner yet I do have a hooka and the pump as well as the sluice and floats Albert Patty - Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at 21:35:48 (EST) I am selling my gold panning stuff (not all of it) on ebay item blue pan and some classifiers #230202670716 Albert Patty - Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at 21:30:26 (EST) Hi Johnny, our December meeting is canceled. We will plan our next meeting for January 19th in 2008. I will update the home page and send out emails prior to the meeeting. Kevin Green - Sunday, December 09, 2007 at 20:19:24 (EST) Is the RRGPAA not having anymore meeting and if so when where and what time Johnny Phillips - Friday, December 07, 2007 at 08:08:49 (EST) Hi Jack, I have one and I like it. It is small enough to carry long distances and I think it works very well. Cleanup is easy and it works well with the smaller plastic buckets. I have a Keene A52, but I can't tell you which works better. The Keene will process more material. I like using the EZ sluice when working dry cracks in the bedrock. Less material, but better quality. Kevin Green - Wednesday, December 05, 2007 at 22:26:58 (EST) I am still hoping to hear from sluice box owners for a part time prospector is the EZ Sluice a good choice. how well do they work as good as a Keene? Thank you for any comments. Jack Jack in Idaho - Wednesday, December 05, 2007 at 22:01:29 (EST) Hey Gang, due to the recent spam postings, the phrase http is now on my block list. If you want to post a website address, leave off the http. If the website falls within our criteria, I will make it linkable from this page. Kevin Green - Sunday, December 02, 2007 at 20:35:13 (EST) A really great site for prospecting gear auctions. see the hand made copper pan auction for the Indiana legal fund http://www.prospecting-gold.com bob - Saturday, December 01, 2007 at 20:31:43 (EST) I am shopping for a new sluice box. Can anybody tell me how good the EZ-sluice boxs are. What are their good and bad points. Thanks Jack Jack in Idaho - Saturday, December 01, 2007 at 18:53:41 (EST) when, were and what time is the next meeting, thanx Johnny Phillips - Saturday, December 01, 2007 at 10:04:16 (EST) I have spent the last 2 summers in Ruidoso and have been all over the places looking for a spot to dig. Most are mark posted or with claims marking the trees. I went all the way up pasted White Oak to the place where the old ghost town is located. The Fed's have marked the whole area with signs offering you a $10,000 fine if you get caught off the road. I will probably go back to play the horses and slots for this summer. If you find more good info please tell us and I will do the same. A fulltime Rv'er with a couple of pans to sell. Les - Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 20:14:43 (EST) hey Ed, I live in Conroe Johnny Phillips - Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 11:16:47 (EST) I live in Midland, TX. Just moved back home from central Texas. Did get a chance to go down to Dick's. It was a great time. Now, I am looking for someplace in NM to when we go on a vacation to Ruidoso, NM. brad - Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at 21:10:25 (EST) Jonny Phillips, Where abouts do you live Ed Fitzpatrick - Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at 16:31:25 (EST) Has anybody ever been to the beyond belief ranch in White Oaks, NM looking for gold? Here is the link http://www.beyondbeliefranch.com/. I came across it while looking at the annual gold rush days that take place in White Oaks, NM. I was thinking about going this summer. Just wondering if anyone had any experience with them? Thanks brad - Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at 15:32:16 (EST) Well... I gave up the 1971 Trailer...if anybody is interested i'll tell ya where it can be bought.. but i did buy the 1959 shasta wing 14 footer one....( not a 1955 ).. brought it home last night...really lookin forwards into cleanin it up..it's aready street leagel just nee to clean and fix some very minor cosmetic stuff...it's been on a hunters lease property about 15 miles past the y in oakhill for 4 years.... everything works...all the light inside an out...fridge, stove...and evem the lil airconditioner started right up...way cool....lol when the weathers warm again...i'll be headin off to arizona too....to the area around stanton...and then hit a few ghost towns....i've bought around 15 different ghost town books offa ebay in the last 3 weeks...addin to my 4-5 i have now...makes bout 20 books or so... Mr.Bean - Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at 11:16:29 (EST) WELL I EVENTUALLY GOT A NICE SMALL VINTAGE TRAVEL CAMPING TRAILER...I'M HAVING FIXED UP NOW TO STAND A TRIP TO ARIZ n NEW MEXICO...AND SOME DAY THE MOTHERLOAD ... IT'S 1971 14 FOOTER....ALSO IN ABOUT 2 HOURS I'M GOIN OUT INTO THE COUNTRY TO LOOK AT A 1955 14 FOOTER BEEN HUNTIN TRAILER.....WHICH I MAY BUY...WILL KEEP ONE AND SELL THE OTHER ON EBAY... Mr.BEAN - Monday, November 26, 2007 at 13:58:17 (EST) nothing set yet, open for ideas and very flexable Johnny Phillips - Sunday, November 25, 2007 at 00:54:13 (EST) Johnny, About what date are you planning fro your trip tp AZ, and where. Ed Fitzpatrick - Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 18:33:28 (EST) Anyone seen or heard from John Griffin? Tommy Groves - Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 17:40:12 (EST) any ideas or any one intrested, it will be my first trip Johnny Phillips - Friday, November 23, 2007 at 23:10:01 (EST) like to plan a trip to AZ very soon Johnny Phillips - Friday, November 23, 2007 at 23:08:40 (EST) love to join your club and make next meeting, live in Conroe, 40 miles north of houston on I-45, Johnny phils26@yahoo.com - Friday, November 23, 2007 at 23:06:47 (EST) any one own a bazooka dredge by gould eng? does it work, should i buy/? please share what you know prangagotone@hotmail.com julian - Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at 23:01:38 (EST) I am planning to go to the Sat meeting at Daniel's house. Does anyone want to ride with me? We can meet somewhere and go together. Let me know. My e-mail fm1825@sbcglobal.net Allen Updike - Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at 22:36:59 (EST) I finally ran through my material from a couple of weeks ago when Daniel and I checked out a place on the Llano River. I did find some color. It is a very nice place for an outing. I am looking forward to going back. Also, the guy that owns it appears to be a very nice guy. Allen Updike - Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at 00:12:07 (EST) Hello All, It's been awhile since I was at a meeting at Round Rock (Living the other side of Houston) is anyone planning any trips out west or east. Ed Fitzpatrick - Monday, November 12, 2007 at 15:25:31 (EST) Sorry, Greg. I read your post wrong. I think the only color your going to find in Florida is to do some metal detecting on the beach. Lots of gold coins are found there. Tommy Groves - Friday, November 09, 2007 at 19:59:57 (EST) Hey Dan... what do you think of the idea of getting like 4-6 of us together and bid on a minining claim like this one...on ebay.. 230187796860 Mr.Bean - Thursday, November 08, 2007 at 18:09:04 (EST) Thanks for the reply, Tommy, but I was hoping to find something, anything, that might yield some color in Florida. Beach placer would be great if anyone has a clue about this.... Greg - Thursday, November 08, 2007 at 16:04:19 (EST) Finally got around to panning our concentrates from the Llano River outing of last month. Lots of black sand and lead shot but no color found in first panning session. Phil - Georgetown - Thursday, November 08, 2007 at 14:21:47 (EST) Greg, check out the Slab, or Longs Camp in Kingsland, TX. Maps to both locations are on the main page. Good Luck! Tommy Groves - Wednesday, November 07, 2007 at 16:37:35 (EST) We must be in Florida for this winter, taking care of business matters. Anyone know of anywhere in the state where we might scrounge up a little color while we're here? We do have the ability to be almost anywhere in the state that could accommodate some prospecting. Thanks, all. Greg Gundy - Wednesday, November 07, 2007 at 14:53:26 (EST) Is it dangerous to prospect in the river near the Slab during deer season? That is, are you ok if you are in or on the river? Think I'd wear orange, though. Also, is the river up, down, or about normal? Thanks to all! Warren Brown - Wednesday, November 07, 2007 at 12:25:59 (EST) Leroy, as far as I know, there is no permit needed at this time. Daniel Klepac - Sunday, November 04, 2007 at 18:30:36 (EST) Do we need a permit for a dredge on the Llano river or anywhere else in Texas? Leroy Whatley - Sunday, November 04, 2007 at 18:24:22 (EST) Mr. Bean, I know of only one Sandy Creek in that area, no reference to Big Sandy. Danei Klepac - Sunday, November 04, 2007 at 10:51:48 (EST) Hey all! Allen and I checked out a piece of property this weekend north of Llano for a future outing. It's on the Llano river, lots of exposed rock, not as much black sand as the Slab. The camping area is very nice and CLEAN. Found a little color, didn't really move that much material. We'll be planning an outing there in the very near future. Daniel Klepac - Sunday, November 04, 2007 at 10:46:59 (EST) Thanks Dan... and do you know where Big Sandy is on Sandy Creek... Mr.Bean - Saturday, November 03, 2007 at 14:02:45 (EDT) school is good to see you school - Saturday, November 03, 2007 at 11:54:01 (EDT) school is good to see you school - Saturday, November 03, 2007 at 09:37:51 (EDT) Sandy Creek is south of the slab on Hwy 71 approx 15 miles or so. Daniel Klepac - Wednesday, October 31, 2007 at 10:47:13 (EDT) Howdy folks... where is Big Sandy in relation to the Big Slab...an old man told there was an old mine out there somewhere...? Mr.Bean - Monday, October 29, 2007 at 22:02:28 (EDT) I too am wondering if anyone found any color last week. I had a family situation come up and couldn't make it over there. For anyone who went, how'd it go? Tom - Sunday, October 28, 2007 at 16:41:22 (EDT) looking for a nice 6 inch sand dredge.336 462 1836 thanks www.danlhinshaw@yahoo.com Dan Hinshaw - Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at 00:21:05 (EDT) Hey all! I had to leave the outing early Sat., did anyone find gold? Daniel Klepac - Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at 18:47:31 (EDT) We are going to Big Bend area and wanted to know if anyone has info on gold pannning or medal detecting in area. 512-203-3084 Ronnie S - Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at 08:47:59 (EDT) I know it still early but has GPAA given out any info as to wht is expected by local clubs to be doing at the Belton GPAA show. Are we able to do any fund raisers while there and what is needed from our members. Leroy Whatley - Sunday, October 21, 2007 at 12:52:17 (EDT) Most welcome! Daniel Klepac - Friday, October 19, 2007 at 20:08:19 (EDT) Cool thanks Dan.. for the info...more land in texas would be nice... Mr.Bean - Friday, October 19, 2007 at 18:54:45 (EDT) Mr.Bean, not to worry about AMPO. The CEO isn't making a dime and is risking quite a bit of his personal assests to get this going. There are plans to get properties in Texas for us...it takes money, which means folks are going to have to join. Walt Easton is a stand up guy and not only has plans for TX, but nationally. If you need more info, give me a call at the phone # listed in the GPAA magazine. Daniel Klepac - Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 18:53:04 (EDT) Cool.. thanks Dan...I always just went to the events page for future events... I never scrolled down on the Home page... never noticed anything was below, down there..now I know where to read info on event updates...and thats cool if indeed the AMPO is a 100% above board nonprofit orginization... I'm just leary of peeps askin for money...especially lawyer types.. who make 100 times more than me...lol Mr.Bean - Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 17:46:04 (EDT) Mr. Bean, the outing anouncment is posted on the home page and if I'm not mistaken, an email was sent out to all signed up for such. As far as the AMPO, this is a nonprofit orginization which will fight the legal battles to keep land open. The mining law that protects miners is 120+ years old and is being attacked those who really don't want you on public lands. Daniel Klepac - Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 18:58:00 (EDT) Thanks Dan,,, but that doesn't sound like directions...but thats ok...i couldn't be satisfied with 1/25 of a thimble...one can find more gold just lookin in the desert area around big bend with a a metal detecter...and if this is an officail otting, why isn't listed in the events link, instaed of an ad to join some other dudes idea of some other club.... i can see why this club almost closed a few meetings ago....but hey Dan... thanks for the invite anyway.... Grif.... still lookin for my ideal travel trailer for our trip to the Mother load area... Mr.Bean - Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 15:09:56 (EDT) Hey Tommy...We'll save ya a few! Mr. Bean, half a thimble between 25 people...sounds pretty good for Texas. We'll be closer to Kingsland than Llano. Hope you can make it. Daniel Klepac - Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 19:32:30 (EDT) You guys leave some gold for me. I have a Bass fishing tournament next weekend, so I`ll be pre fishing this weekend for that. Good luck! Tommy Groves - Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 18:50:34 (EDT) I'VE NEVER BEEN THERE...WHAT ARE THE DIRECTIONS...? IF IT'S IN LLANNO.. I WOULDN'T BE INTERESTED...I'VE BEEN THERE ON AN OUTING....BEWTWEEN 25+ PEOPLE THERE WASN'T A HALF A THIMBLE FOUND... Mr.Bean - Monday, October 15, 2007 at 21:16:38 (EDT) The outing at the Slab...we'll be out there Sat. Daniel Klepac - Sunday, October 14, 2007 at 23:22:40 (EDT) What outing...? Mr.Bean - Sunday, October 14, 2007 at 20:15:28 (EDT) Mr. Bean, going to the outing next weekend? Daniel Klepac - Sunday, October 14, 2007 at 10:00:48 (EDT) Deff the worse email addy there is... mostly scammers usin hotmail....that guy is deff desperate postin in here...LOL Tommy will take you up on that when i get some free time in the future... thanks.. ((( Handshake ))) Mr.Bean - Saturday, October 13, 2007 at 22:46:26 (EDT) I`m on the next flight to Africa. Tommy Groves - Saturday, October 13, 2007 at 22:41:16 (EDT) He would definitely make some money that way!! Kevin Green - Thursday, October 11, 2007 at 21:07:41 (EDT) It's a bit humorous that a marketing officer for a firm has to use a hotmail address. I wonder if Stanley Uba would sell us $10 concentrate bags? :) Daniel Klepac - Thursday, October 11, 2007 at 19:35:58 (EDT) Hey folks, what do you think about the previous post? Looks like one of the many gold scams I get in the email. Anyone planning an overseas trip? Kevin Green - Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at 22:11:23 (EDT) Dear Sir, I am writing to Advertise about the availability of our main product,alluvial gold in bulk quantities.As we represent a large number of local artisan miners, we are prepared to provide quantities of up to 200 kilograms of 23+.karat alluvial gold monthly. Following is information concerning our product: Quantity: 200 kilograms available monthly Quality: 23+. karat alluvial Au Origin: Ghana, West Africa Price: $11,000 per kilogram Assay reports provided by SGS Laboratories, Accra, Our firm is in possession of the Gold Export Certificate issued by the Government of the Republic of Ghana necessary to export gold from Ghana, thus we can provide service to any part of the world. We are prepared to offer the quantity of gold required to the Buyer [or their representative] upon their arrival here in Accra. After the Buyer has confirmed the quantity and the quality of the gold with the refinery, and is satisfied, only then will we accept payment, by bank transfer, from the Buyer to us. Regards, MR. STANLEY UBA MARKETING OFFICER. +233-246125014 +233-275189638 Email:stanley_uba1000@hotmail.com Email:stanley_uba@hotmail.com STANLEY UBA - Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at 06:57:35 (EDT) Visted Thermal City Gold Mine outside Marion, NC last Thursday. Shoveled 2 front end loader buckets of material into a Keene highbanker and got soaked head to toe. Brought home our bags of cons and starting to pan them out. Finding fine gold so far. Phil - Tuesday, October 09, 2007 at 20:43:48 (EDT) Glad to hear it, Mr.Bean. Need any help working that thing let me know. Johnny, you can head out to the Slab, or Longs Camp and dig for Gold there. It`s west of Georgetown about an hour. The map to both places are on the main page. Tommy Groves - Tuesday, October 09, 2007 at 18:36:19 (EDT) Working in Austin is there anything Intresting to see or due (with Gold)in Round Rock. Johnny Phillips - Monday, October 08, 2007 at 08:29:13 (EDT) Tommy.... I picked up the Rureka.. it's pretty nice... but I still need to get the battery pack from her.... some how it didn't get from her car to mine... Mr,Bean - Sunday, October 07, 2007 at 21:40:57 (EDT) THANKS TOMMY....FOR THE ADVICE Mr.Bean - Friday, September 28, 2007 at 13:45:17 (EDT) Mr. Bean, Buy the Eureka. Tommy Groves - Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at 00:12:29 (EDT) Lookin for opions.. I have a brand new bounty hunter Landstar and a vintage whites Coinmaster....i'm debatin wether to get somesort of minelab or should i just add a ... 5" or 18 " EXcelerator Searchcoil.. to one of them ? basically i want to look for gold nuggets in arizona and california... Mr.Bean - Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at 19:09:52 (EDT) oops... Mr.Bean - Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at 19:05:24 (EDT) Sylvia... what comes with the detector ? Mr.Bean - Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at 19:04:48 (EDT) Sylvia... what comes with the detector ? Mr.Bean - Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at 18:54:45 (EDT) GPAA has published the dates for the 2008 Gold Shows and shows the Texas show date as: March 8-9 Belton, TX Phil Phil - Sunday, September 23, 2007 at 10:56:02 (EDT) thanks Sylvia... i have 2 dectectors now... just thought i'd move up... but if you don't sell it... keep me in mind...@ $400.. 374.0649...radio shack ???...LOL.... besides batteries... i wouldn't anything from them... Mr.Bean - Saturday, September 22, 2007 at 18:17:14 (EDT) Sorry Mr. Bean for $350 you should be able to get a real nice Bounty Hunter from Radio Shack and it will be new while this one has about 12 hours on it and for the $6oo.oo I am throwing in a set of headphones, 2 14" green pans, knee pads and asst. stuff, Thanks sylvia - Friday, September 21, 2007 at 02:51:34 (EDT) I have LDMA Life Membership I would like $2,500 for and I will pay the transfer fee. Please call me if interested. (209) 634-7455 Vern - Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 00:38:54 (EDT) Sylvia... if you don't sell it i have 350 for ya.... Mr.Bean - Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 17:47:05 (EDT) Still have that Minelab Eureka Gold metal detector for sale, you won't find a better buy, check Ebay, we bought this one in Stanton Az. and you can ask Loye out there who sells them how little this one was used. 512-793-2684 need to sell quick and if you are going to Stanton you can take it with you, cheaper than buying one out there. cell# 512-964-5742 Sylvia Stewart - Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 15:06:35 (EDT) Hello there. I am student at the University of Texas and I am writing an article about the buried treasure in Round Rock and the Hill Country area. I would love to talk to some of you and get a modern day perspective on treasure hunting. If you have a few minutes, please shoot me an email... i would love to talk to you. Thanks! s.jain@mail.utexas.edu S Jain - Sunday, September 16, 2007 at 23:55:26 (EDT) I can`t find your address, John. Send it to me and I`ll get that ounce of Gold out to you. I expect payment to be made back to me in Gold that you have found. Here`s a hint...You better get out of texas with it. :) Tommy Groves - Sunday, September 16, 2007 at 12:52:02 (EDT) Hi my name is Steve and I am looking to buy a membership for cash, if your selling your membershipor no longer require it, please contact me via email. steve@stevemurray1.com I live in England so will use it rarely. Thanks steve murray - Sunday, September 16, 2007 at 03:15:11 (EDT) HOWDY GRIF... AS SOON AS I EITHER BUY A TINY CAMPER TRAILER OR BUILD ONE ON THE BACK OF MY 91 S10 PICKUP...WHICH EITHER COMES 1ST...YA I TOO WANT TO SPEND A WEEK...THAT WAY WE CAN TRY A FEW PLACES TIL WE FIND THE MOTHER LOAD..HEH .. HEH.. EXACTLY WHEN AND WHERE IS THE EVENT IN LLANO ? Mr. Bean - Friday, September 14, 2007 at 20:57:39 (EDT) Hey ya'll! Just a reminder that we will have a booth at the State Panning Championship/gold show/ flint knapping thing in Llano. If you have equipement or other prospecting/mining stuff that you would like to display, let me know. Daniel Klepac - Friday, September 14, 2007 at 19:28:37 (EDT) Thanks Mr Bean. A trip to the Motherload has been a dream of mine... when do you plan to go? In order to do it right, I'd like to go for at least a week and of course that involves a lot of $$$. Hey Tommy, saw the ad...think I can borrow an oz of gold from ya? ;-) Grif - Friday, September 14, 2007 at 13:59:38 (EDT) There`s your Eureka, John. Tommy Groves - Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at 18:30:36 (EDT) Eureka Gold metal detector by Minelab for Sale,used maybe 12 hours total, paid $1000.00 for it and will sell it for $600.00, contact me at 512-793-2684 sylvia stewart - Sunday, September 09, 2007 at 22:15:23 (EDT) also another quetion.... under events, there is listed an adverticement to join another club, AMPO, for 35 bucks, based in california... why would somebody in central texas join another club based in another state ? Mr.Bean - Friday, September 07, 2007 at 18:01:38 (EDT) Howdy Grif..... Welcome back.... watcha think about plannin a trip to the Mother load... Mr.Bean - Friday, September 07, 2007 at 17:51:29 (EDT) Hi Everyone and Friends! Sorry I've been away so long, but other important duties have pretty much taken over ANY free time (and $$) I have. It's amazing how much attention 15month olds require...and, how well my prospecting equipment can catch cobwebs, rust, and dust! I sure miss the days of just getting up and going on 15mins warning...now, I need a month! I heard about Mr. Arnold being sick, but I haven't caught up with the latest news yet. Hope everyone is doing well and I look forward to seeing you all very soon. Thanks and take care! Grif - Friday, September 07, 2007 at 00:13:05 (EDT) COOL... KEVIN.... POST BOARD LOOKS ALOT BETTER NOW...THANKS Mr. Bean - Thursday, September 06, 2007 at 14:38:39 (EDT) http://www.prospecting-gold.com/ win a gold nugget - Sunday, September 02, 2007 at 22:24:55 (EDT) Gee... its been a week and nobody wants to go and get some real gold...if it's anywhere in the USA it's deff the Motherload area... I deff plan to go as soon as i buy a small travel trailor...anybody got a small 10-15 foot cheap travel trailor for sale...? Mr. Bean - Thursday, August 30, 2007 at 16:01:39 (EDT) Cool... Kev.... maybe we can get something started here and see how many old prospectors.. we can get together for a trip this late summer or ealier fall... after that it be too cold i think... at least for me.. i hate the cold... Mr.Bean - Thursday, August 23, 2007 at 15:07:25 (EDT) Mr BEAN, I think the Motherlode trip is a better option as far as costs are concerned. Just a reminder for everyone.... if you join the GPAA or renew your membership, be sure to tell them you are part of the Round Rock Chapter. Our club will earn valuable points towards merchandise for future "door prizes". Kevin Green - Thursday, August 23, 2007 at 00:30:03 (EDT) First time on the board. I am desperately looking for information about halide leaching. I found the Williams paper, but that is not precise enough. Need help. Thanks. Jeff H. - Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at 14:38:13 (EDT) I guess I should proof read my post before I post them. Last sentance should be "as good", not "as food"...sorry about that. Daniel Klepac - Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at 19:10:44 (EDT) Cool Thanks Kevin... I was kinda ecited about joinin an Austin based Metal Detecting Club, but that link wasn't Austin nor a club...LOL.. I'll deff be goin to the Belton show.... on a different note... have ya noticed most of the so called new gold shows on tv, aren't new but just showing repeat clips from older shows and the new ones they show they have already startin to repeat within the 1st 4-5 new ones... sad...i've DVD'd about 100+ of the old shows and really liked them, until they getoff on some lame tangents like cookin fishin... etc...and those Alaskin shows...I mean really... thats half the shows... and whose goin to spend 2-3,000 dollars on a trip you might comeback with 200 bucks in gold...LOL .. I'd deff be into takin a trip with RRGPA to the motherload in Calif...i'm sure we would have much better luck there at much less than 1/10 the cost of Alaska...watcha think Kevin ?... Grif ? Mr.BEAN - Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at 15:47:13 (EDT) Nice to be on your site lyrics - Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at 09:32:38 (EDT) Where is "The Grif"? Kevin Green - Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at 00:35:08 (EDT) MR BEAN...Thanks for the heads up on the bad link. It has been removed. Kevin Green - Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at 00:32:44 (EDT) Hey all! I spoke to the State Director last week and found out that next year's GPAA gold show will be in Belton at the Expo Center. Hopefully we'll have as food a turn out as Ft. Worth. Daniel Klepac - Monday, August 20, 2007 at 21:00:38 (EDT) Phil, a couple of years ago we bought some bags of cons from Thermal City...pretty good gold. Good luck! Daniel Klepac - Monday, August 20, 2007 at 20:58:39 (EDT) Hello Erich, 4" is the largest dredge you can run in Texas. Daniel Klepac - Monday, August 20, 2007 at 20:57:22 (EDT) Can I run my 8" dredge on the Llano? Email prospectortxn@hughes.net Erich Lessing - Sunday, August 19, 2007 at 23:52:12 (EDT) Anyone been to the Thermal City Gold Mine in NC? Plan to visit there for day or so in early Oct as part of a family vac. Flying so can't pack much more than a pan. Any words of wisdom? Phil - Georgetown - Saturday, August 18, 2007 at 23:21:40 (EDT) KEVIN, I'D DROP THE LINK TO.. Austin Metal Detecting Club THIS ISN'T A CLUB LIKE RRGPAA, THE WEBSITE IS JUST LINKS TO ADVERTISING BANNERS ...DEFF NOT A CLUB, OTHER THAN A DEVISE TO HIT YOU IN THE HEAD TO BUY STUFF... Mr.BEAN - Saturday, August 18, 2007 at 17:49:07 (EDT) Hey folks... due to TD Erin, the outing at the slab this Saturday has been cancelled. Check the home page for details. Kevin Green - Friday, August 17, 2007 at 21:12:36 (EDT) Lupe, I see what is possibly your email address in our pending list. You should have received an email from us with a link for you to click on to add yours to our list. Let me know if you can't or didn't receive it, and I will add you manually. Try signing up again, maybe the address you entered had a typo? I'll be more than happy to assist anyone having trouble signing up. Kevin Green - Tuesday, August 07, 2007 at 20:46:40 (EDT) Hi Johnny, what is your email address? I am seeing 6 pending email additions to our list. It could be possible that your ISP is blocking the email sent from our server, or possibly, the signup confirmation email was marked as "junk" by your email program. One of the pending addresses is obviously misspelled. Instead of posting your email here, you can send me a request to be added. My address can be found on our "Email Us" link to the left. I'm sorry for all the trouble, but our ISP requires records for bulk emailing. Kevin Green - Tuesday, August 07, 2007 at 20:43:23 (EDT) Howdy, very intrested in rrgpaa applied for e-mail never recieved anything. Johnny Phillips - Monday, August 06, 2007 at 17:07:36 (EDT) Joseph - The Llano River is primarily in Llano County northwest of Austin. Check this clubs home page for links to "The Slab" and "Longs" which are two commonly used access points for prospecting the Llano River. Phil - Georgetown, TX - Friday, August 03, 2007 at 11:13:49 (EDT) Hi just moved to jacksboro texas I did alot of prospecting in CALIFORNIA I would to know were to look for gold in texas where is the lano river located what county. joseph heathcote - Friday, August 03, 2007 at 04:26:15 (EDT) Hi Lupe, our chapter usually meets the third Saturday of the month. We are still looking for a good place to hold our meetings. One of our members has graciously allowed us to meet at his house. Sign up to our email mailing list and get the latest updates on our next meeting site and date. What other info do you need? You can post it here or click on the "Email Us" link to the left and send me an email with your questions. Kevin Kevin Green - Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at 22:03:12 (EDT) Looks like a lot of people with experience at this site. I'm looking for any person that might be interested in a panning trip to the slab on Mondays or Tuesdays. Unfortunately, I work most weekends so I'd like to try it on the weekdays. I'm new to this hobby and looking for a good coach or friend. I'm in Cedar Park, which is right next to 1431. Thnx for any help. eventuresgroup@yahoo.com Andy - Monday, July 30, 2007 at 07:44:35 (EDT) Anyone know if it is OK to dredge for gold on the Llano? I have recently moved back home to Texas after living in the Seattle area for 17 longgg years and I brought my suction dredges with me! I'm itchin to get back in the water! My email address is prospectortxn@hughes.net Erich Lessing - Saturday, July 28, 2007 at 20:28:02 (EDT) I am truly interested in joining your group, but I need some information. I live in San Antonio and believe you are probably the closest chapter for me to join. Please follow up with some info. Thanks. Lupe A. Flores - Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at 16:19:56 (EDT) Guess I better jump in line before I miss this boat. NOT! Tom Groves - Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at 20:41:28 (EDT) i am are an Agent based in Senegal dealing with the sale and purchase of raw materials. We have a great quantity of Dust Gold And Copper which we run out at very accessible prices, looking for a buyer, please answer us if you are interested or you put to us in liaison with any person could be interested by our goods, your commission will be 5% is assured ok don't worry about that. thanks in advance of your collaboration. we are waiting to hear from you. our best greetings. Mr.Ahmmed cisse. ahmmed_cisse@yahoo.com,m_cisse028@yahoo.com Ahmed Cisse - Saturday, July 21, 2007 at 08:00:44 (EDT) Hi Ronny, our next meeting is this coming SUNDAY at 4pm. We will meet at a fellow prospector's house in Hutto. I just got the confirmation. I will post the directions to his house on the home page, and send out emails. Look for the latest info tomorrow. We have a couple of activities planned for the meeting. Kevin Green - Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at 22:59:44 (EDT) Look on the main page, it has a map to Long's. The map has a telephone number on it. Leroy Whatley - Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at 12:39:34 (EDT) I see everyone talking about Long's Fish and Dig, but I can't seem to find the number...the only one I did find was 915-388-6131 and it doesn't work. I want to go out this weekend, does anyone have any information..do you know if it is open? Patriciana - Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at 12:25:36 (EDT) I would like to know about your next meeting. Ronnie Skaggs - Monday, July 16, 2007 at 17:52:15 (EDT) Kevin, I see we have a trash email on the site again. Now on to my next comment. I am very sorry that Billie and I were not able to make the last meeting due to a previous commitment. I had posted a comment on the GPAA forum as to try to get people to attend. I got several replies a sent them to our website for meeting info. I am very glad to see the minutes of the meeting posted for all to read, as I think informed people will stay much more interested in the chapter if they know what is going on. I agree with the statements about all need to try and help the club as a whole, finding claims, helping to organize some outings, and getting our meetings more consistent. Thank all that attended and to all the officers who are trying to keep our chapter together. Leroy Whatley - Sunday, July 15, 2007 at 15:13:34 (EDT) I attended the June meeting. My very first. The meeting minutes said that I was nominated and accepted. Actually I was shanghaied and quickly elected. I don't remember "accepting." Look what happens when you go to your first meeting and haven't even gotten you gold pan wet yet. Talk about being green. On the serious side, I am looking forward to meeting all of you and learning about prospecting, and being vice president since I know nothing about either. Allen Updike - Monday, July 09, 2007 at 16:56:07 (EDT) with the flooding going on, will it be a good time to go out once the water level goes back down? I wanted to try this out in California, but think it would be better learning closer to home. Thanks! rramzjr - Tuesday, July 03, 2007 at 17:34:45 (EDT) Thanks, Kevin. That's what I was curious about. Glad to see the chapter is still alive! Tom - Thursday, June 21, 2007 at 16:29:36 (EDT) Hi Tom, I will type up the meeting notes and post them on our "Meeting Minutes" page in the next couple of weeks. Not much was discussed that was of any importance. We basically needed to fill the officer positions, which we did. Kevin Green - Monday, June 18, 2007 at 20:28:56 (EDT) For those of us who couldn't attend, what's the news from the meeting? Tom - Saturday, June 16, 2007 at 23:53:38 (EDT) Have a Minelab Eureka Gold metal detector for sale, this is like brand new, used maybe 2 hours a day for 2 to 3 weeks. Perfect condition. I am at Inks Dam. Call me at 512-793-2684 if interested. Sylvia Stewart - Sunday, June 10, 2007 at 23:09:19 (EDT) I put a message on the gold prospectors forum about the meeting and all that could needed to attend. Leroy Whatley - Monday, June 04, 2007 at 02:48:38 (EDT) Kevin, thanks for removing the trash post. Leroy Whatley - Thursday, May 31, 2007 at 09:18:29 (EDT) Jim, you can go to the slab just North of Kingsland for free, or go to Longs Camp for $20 a day. There are maps to both places on the front page of this site. Good luck! Tommy G - Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at 18:49:40 (EDT) looking for someplace to take my son in llano for our 1st panning fun, any help would be appreciated. jim - Monday, May 28, 2007 at 14:43:08 (EDT) Tks for the report Kevin. After this weekend the Llano river gravel bars are gonna be rearranged a bit more it I bet! Phil - Georgetown, TX - Friday, May 25, 2007 at 21:12:14 (EDT) Hi Phil, the river was a bit high and the sandbars were all different. I have lots of cons to process. Looks like there is more rain falling near Llano. Kevin Green - Monday, May 21, 2007 at 23:34:19 (EDT) So how was the prospecting at Long's this past weekend? Any good color? I wanted to make the outing but was too swamped at home. Phil - Georgetown, TX - Monday, May 21, 2007 at 21:24:12 (EDT) As of 7PM on Wed May 16, 2007, the river guage southeast of Mason on Llano River is at 2.18 ft (flood level is at 13ft). http://ahps.srh.noaa.gov/ The graph depicts that the river is receding daily, so by Saturday, it should be just fine, but I'm no hydrologist. Mark Gaither - Thursday, May 17, 2007 at 00:13:48 (EDT) Does anyone know how high the Llano is going to be this weekend for the outing? Or how fast the water is flowing? Tommy Groves - Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at 13:37:41 (EDT) sure would like to go to the slab today ph#468 5600 gary thorn - Saturday, May 12, 2007 at 02:45:50 (EDT) Hey Prospectors, I've heard reports that the Llano River was flooding over the crossing at the Slab last Saturday. The flood gauge was almost at 1 ft. Check the water flow before heading out. Kevin Green - Tuesday, May 08, 2007 at 00:47:42 (EDT) Allen, there was a store in Round Rock but it has closed. The owner travels the country going to different gem and mineral shows now. Daniel Klepac - Monday, May 07, 2007 at 20:16:39 (EDT) I read in the Gold Prospectors mag. that there is a dealer listed in Round Rock,named Earth Works. Doesn't say what they are a dealer of. Anyone know anything about them? Allen Updike - Sunday, May 06, 2007 at 21:19:10 (EDT) I don`t understand all of it either, but one things for sure we are witnessing history. Tommy Groves - Wednesday, May 02, 2007 at 14:44:01 (EDT) There's speculation that the Outdoor Channel is for sale. The sale of GPAA/LDMA to Tom Massie may be positioning the Outdoor Channel for this possibility. Taking GPAA/LDMA private under Tom Massie hopefully will keep it alive under someone whose has a prospecting heritage and interest whereas under new ownership they might not survive in their current form. Phil - Goegetown, TX - Tuesday, May 01, 2007 at 00:09:19 (EDT) Have read several versions of this story. Seems that it is true. A guy brought up a question on GPAA forum about what would happen if Tom died and the children didn't want to mess with the LDMA properties and just wanted to dispurse them. Who knows.but I really hope it turns out good for all consurned. Leroy Whatley - Monday, April 30, 2007 at 10:53:11 (EDT) Don't know if everyone heard or not, but it looks like the GPAA and LDMA have been sold to Tom Massie. If true, is it good news or not? what do you think? http://www.reuters.com/article/mergersNews/idUSWNAS767720070425 Grif - Sunday, April 29, 2007 at 16:33:54 (EDT) I was just wondering. Glad to see the trash type stuff gone. It dosen't take long those kind of ad's to get started. Have just been working some concentrate's here at home. May go to California to New 49's if I can talk wife into it this summer. Going to try to make May meeting at Long's. Was there two weekends ago just to look around. We were visiting my sister, took them to see the river. It was up some, but looked great. Do you or anyone else know anyone who has a compressor for a hookah system for sale? If anyone does please let me know. Leroy Whatley - Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 22:29:10 (EDT) Leroy, I don't have a precise answer as to the time stamp being Eastern Daylight Time. The cgi program used to generate this "chat page" uses standard code to generate a time stamp on Unix based servers. Never paid much attention to it. I do try to monitor the content that is posted here and I will edit and delete unacceptable postings. I have included code that blocks some of the bad posts, but it can't catch all of it. And I don't check this page daily like I used to. If I see a trend in bad postings, I will add code to block it in the future. Been prospecting lately? Kevin Green - Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 22:00:07 (EDT) Why is our forum posts' time stamped with EDT? Leroy Whatley - Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 13:20:26 (EDT) Thanks for the info. I see that the map was updated today also. This gives a lot more information. Leroy Whatley - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 23:12:29 (EDT) Leroy - "The Slab" is just upstream and downstream of the bridge across the Llano River on Ranch Road 3404 going west off Hwy 1431. Parking only on the east end of the bridge. Phil - Georgetown, TX - Sunday, April 22, 2007 at 10:10:02 (EDT) What are the directions to The Slab? The map only shows the Kingsland area, but gives no directions. I drove out to Longs and thru Kingsland this weekend and all was looking welll. Leroy Whatley - Friday, April 20, 2007 at 16:21:30 (EDT) Allen, We'll have a meeting after the outing on Sat. Daniel Klepac - Thursday, April 19, 2007 at 18:50:06 (EDT) Is there a meeting or an outing the 21st? Allen Updike - Thursday, April 19, 2007 at 18:33:09 (EDT) Tommy, our outing will be the 3rd weekend of May at Long's. Daniel Klepac - Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at 19:30:43 (EDT) Hey Daniel, Did you set up a date for the May outing? I want to be sure I can get off of work. John, I`ll remind you of your "leaverite" comment next time you come walking back with an armfull of Llanoite. Tommy Groves - Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at 23:31:14 (EDT) Hahaha! yeah the weather didn't hold up it's end of the bargain did it. I spoke with Billy Caldwell who also went to the Mason dig, he said he found a lot of what he thought was Topaz. He said there is something distinctive that shows up under jewelers loop, but what it is I don't know, I just know he has a bag full them. In my book, if it ain't gold, it's leaverite....but don't tell my rock collection that I said that. Grif - Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at 19:34:37 (EDT) I really don't know if I found any topaz Grif, gotta find someone with the chemical to test it. I picked up so iron ore and scrubbed the dirt off yesterday...got 12 small flakes of six rocks! The ranch was nice but the temperature sucked! Daniel Klepac - Monday, April 16, 2007 at 19:35:03 (EDT) How was the Mason dig anyone? I went to the Slab on Saturday (only had a couple of hours) and did some prospecting. The recent rains have changed the topography somewhat, but not much. Let's just say I don't see so many tailing piles anymore :-). Settled on one of the middle long islands close to the bridge and ran two buckets thru my new Wolftrap sluice. I found 6 specs, but couldn't stay longer due to high winds and threat of rain. Hope to hit Long's this coming weekend. Adios AU Amigos! Grif - Monday, April 16, 2007 at 12:18:17 (EDT) Hey Phil, your post of the Llano River water data had to be edited for size. I accidentally erased your comment. My apologies. Kevin Green - Friday, April 13, 2007 at 18:50:03 (EDT) I'm going to Mason on Sat. only, gotta give topaz hunting a try. I'm going to stop at Malcom's on the way back to schedule our May outing. Daniel Klepac - Thursday, April 12, 2007 at 21:06:44 (EDT) Thanks Phil. Daniel, I really want to but have other "duties" I must attend to. I MAY go out to Longs on Saturday, or MAY just drive up to Mason for the day, depends on the weather/conditions. If the weather is like it's been the past two days (perfect) then I'll be at Longs or the Slab. Need my R&R...and some cons! RU going? Grif - Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at 23:12:52 (EDT) http://waterdata.usgs.gov Phil - Georgetown, TX - Monday, April 09, 2007 at 23:26:54 (EDT) Hey Grif, I haven't been out but I assume the water is up a tad bit. Are you going to Mason Sat? Daniel Klepac - Monday, April 09, 2007 at 20:32:26 (EDT) Has anyone been out to the Llano River since all the rain? Hi Allen, Flower Gold is gold that has the consistency of baking flower. It's very hard to trap with modern equipment (ex. sluicebox) if water flow is too fast. It can also float on water (b/c of water tension) and go right back where it came from if you're not careful. Soapy water helps reduce this. Grif - Monday, April 09, 2007 at 16:08:02 (EDT) What is flower gold? Does anyone go panning or prospecting during the week? Allen Updike - Monday, April 09, 2007 at 10:57:05 (EDT) Grif, pretty neat find! Just think about the history and stories that thing could tell! Daniel Klepac - Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at 19:01:41 (EDT) Hey Master Panner, I sent you and Kevin three little pictures of that scraper. That's really great that you guys took the time to show those scouts the tricks of the trade. Who knows, someday they may return the favor and find you if you ever get lost in the woods. Hats off to that one in NC that lasted 4 days on his own! Glad he's safe. Adios AU Amigo! Grif - Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at 00:51:50 (EDT) Hey Grif, sounds like you had a good time. How about pics of the scraper so we'll know what to look for. Kevin and I showed about 120 Cub Scouts plus their parents how to pan and how a mini highbanker works...my back felt like it was on fire by the end of the day! Daniel Klepac - Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at 19:22:50 (EDT) San Saba Outing Report: About 100 people showed up. Many dredges and highbankers of different configurations. There were people metal detecting, panning, and just having a great time. Some found gold using slow recovery systems (cleanup equip), from what I saw from the show and tell, it was about 20-40 specs and 4-6 flakes. Someone found a nice arrowhead and I found a flint scraper tool. Most were working flood benches in the river. Those reporting finds were getting it from first 1ft of dirt, nothing deeper (flood gold). Pictures of the outing can be viewed on the Llano Message Board http://groups.yahoo.com/group/llanotxgpaa/ See ya'll next time! Grif - Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at 14:34:18 (EDT) Hey Grif, Kevin and I will be headed to the Scout's camp Sat. It really wasn't that tough of choice to make, seeing the kids excitement while they pan is gold enough for me. Hope you find a bunch of color Sat! Daniel Klepac - Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at 18:50:24 (EDT) Tommy, I'll get a new truck when I fill up the trailer I also have with fun stuff. Hey Daniel, any luck finding volunteers for the cub scouts this weekend? Outing-Scouts-Scouts-Outing...Man thats a tough one :-))) Sure hope I see you this weekend and if so, please bring those extra pans. Adios Amigos. Grif - Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at 00:24:23 (EDT) For those going to San Saba and camping out...where are you planning to camp? The notification said some were camping at the city park in S.S. and now I understand the land owner said it was ok to camp there (no campfires). Just trying to get a sense where everybody will be. Thanks! Grif - Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at 00:15:07 (EDT) Looking forward to seeing you all at San Saba outing. Hope everyone finds some gold and has a lot of fun. Randy Asterman - Saturday, March 10, 2007 at 22:59:40 (EST) I`m not from RR, but I will be there on Sunday. John, you get any more toys and your going to need a bigger truck.:) Tommy Groves - Friday, March 09, 2007 at 12:03:32 (EST) Phil, I'm planning on going to the San Saba outing 17th & 18th. I have a new "toy" I'm looking forward to trying out so I'm anxious to go. Hope to see ya there! Grif - Thursday, March 08, 2007 at 09:42:46 (EST) Jim, I sent you an email Daniel Klepac - Wednesday, March 07, 2007 at 19:37:08 (EST) Daniel, tell me about the Bastrop Trip. jim3link@yahoo.com Jim Newbury - Tuesday, March 06, 2007 at 18:31:17 (EST) Big thanks to Kevin for oustanding service. I ordered a set of $5 rock crusher plans and he hand delivered them to me with a smile. I'm really happy to meet someone else with the bug. Hope to meet you all at the slab soon. Jim Jim Newbury - Tuesday, March 06, 2007 at 18:29:23 (EST) I joined Gpaa just recently, I received my membership kit today. I missed your Feb. trip and will miss the March meeting. But I would like to get out gain some experience. If someone is wanting to go prospecting one week day next week and just needs aomeone to tag along so they won't have to go alone, I would like to go. I have no prospecting experience, but I will help you anyway I can. I do have experience with a shovel. This way I get out and learn something. My email is fm1825@sbcglobal.net Allen Updike Pflugerville Allen Updike - Tuesday, March 06, 2007 at 15:14:21 (EST) Hey all! On March 17 I'll be going to the Boy Scout camp near Bastrop to assist with their "gold mine". If anybody is interested in helping let me know. Daniel Klepac - Monday, March 05, 2007 at 20:29:20 (EST) Tom in College Station. Where do you live in College Station.. My wife and I live in Caldwell. Glad to see new RR and GPAA members. You can email at lewhat@sbcglobal.net Leroy Whatley - Friday, March 02, 2007 at 00:46:36 (EST) Anyone from RR GPAA planning on going to the Llano GPAA's outing on the San Saba River March 17/18th? Phil - Georgetown, TX - Thursday, March 01, 2007 at 16:13:10 (EST) Tom: We had a great time...despite the wind blowing sand! Mike: No, you do not have to be a GPAA member. Daniel Klepac - Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 19:21:23 (EST) Do you have to be a member of gpaa to go on some of your outing that you have these ranches. Thanks Mike - Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 16:51:37 (EST) How was the outing? It sounded liek fun. I am sorry that I missed it. Tom in College Station - Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at 20:02:48 (EST) William W. sent this link to me: http://www.tomstreasures.com/probe.html This site shows how to build a pinpoint probe for almost nothing. Thanks William! Kevin Green - Saturday, February 24, 2007 at 00:18:20 (EST) Hey Prospectors!!! The outing/meeting this Saturday at the Slab in Kingsland is still on. Check the "Events" page for details. Kevin Green - Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 22:56:18 (EST) Welcome Allen! If you can make out to the slab Sat, please do...don't worry about equipement as there should be plenty to borrow. Daniel Klepac - Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at 20:57:11 (EST) I just joined GPAA, a couple of days ago. I put RR as my local group. I am looking forward to some fun times, but I don't think I will be able to attend Sat. outing. Besides at this time I have no equipment nor do I know what I need. Guess I will find out the first meeting I can make. Be safe Sat and good luck. Allen Updike - Tuesday, February 20, 2007 at 22:31:09 (EST) Matt, the slab is open to everyone, go out and have a good time! Let us know if you find anything. Daniel Klepac - Friday, February 16, 2007 at 19:22:10 (EST) I just realized that the meeting and the slap trip are next weekend, not tomorrow! Darn!!!! I have got the fever really bad and my wife has plans for me the weekend of the 24th. Does anyone know if I can prospect out there in Kingsland by myself or do you have to be with the group? I am dying to get my hands dirty this weekend and I don't want to do "honey do's". Thanks Matt Matt Trusskey - Friday, February 16, 2007 at 15:00:53 (EST) We plan on coming out to the slab on Saturday. We are going to stay in a hotel in either Austin or Kingsland Friday night and show up at the river as early as my wife will let me! Ha Ha I will be bringing my springer spaniel as well, I hope that is not a problem. Just to make sure that I find every one etc., here is my cell phone number: 936-203-7498 I would hope that someone could call me Saturday am and let me know where everyone is having coffee and/or breakfast, so that we can meet up with everyone. If not, we will be getting in trouble at the slab! Thanks for your time and hospitality! Matt Trusskey Matt & Pam Trusskey from Conroe, TX - Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 20:53:09 (EST) I have made some modifications to this chat page. If anyone has any trouble posting, contact me via email. Thanks. Kevin Green - Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at 22:19:51 (EST) Hey Prospectors!!! The meeting this Saturday has been moved to the 24th. We will have a 1 day outing/meeting. Check the "Events" page for details. Kevin Green - Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 21:11:19 (EST) Larry, I've heard that gold has been found around Smithville. Might be worth checking the creeks and rivers in your area. Daniel Klepac - Monday, February 12, 2007 at 20:18:34 (EST) I have lived in Bastrop county for 30 yrs. Does anyone know if there is any gold around here? kimnlarry@hotmail.com Thanks ( great message board!) Larry - Sunday, February 11, 2007 at 22:48:58 (EST) Hey Phil, I live in the area mentioned, give me a call @746-2120 and I can give you details about the area. Daniel Klepac - Friday, February 09, 2007 at 19:01:48 (EST) Thanks, Grif, I will keep an eye out. (ouch, sounds painful) James - Friday, February 09, 2007 at 18:56:58 (EST) Welcome James! Glad you found us. I'm not sure about any outings anytime soon, but one was just postponed due to weather, so keep your eyes posted on that email! New information is also posted on the home page and/or Events page. I sometimes post here when I know in advance that I'm heading out. Adios. John. - Grif - Friday, February 09, 2007 at 16:27:01 (EST) Found the following on 49'er Mike's web site regarding gold locations: --- Williamson County Texas by Tom Ashworth Georgetown North of Georgetown 20 miles, in weathered outcrops of iron stained limestone, the assays made in 1883 showed presence of good values of gold. This is some real fine gold. --- Can anyone shed further info on this?? Phil - Georgetown, TX - Thursday, February 08, 2007 at 20:47:32 (EST) Hi all, Just joined your email mailing and intend to join your club at next meeting. I also, joined GPAA today. Hope you all do well on your outing. Wish I had found you just a little sooner. Please let me know ( I know, the mailing will) when the next outing will be. Look forward to meeting you all. James Orr - Thursday, February 08, 2007 at 14:00:32 (EST) Matt, I just got word that the outing has been canceled due to the rain they just received. We will be planning another outing as soon as possible. Daniel Klepac - Thursday, February 01, 2007 at 19:00:04 (EST) Does anybody know yet if there is an outing this weekend? I wanted to drive over an join you all! The weather site that is referenced says +50/40 on temp and % rain. Well what do I do if one day is +50/0 and the other is +49/0???? You can either email me at Trusskey@OurMoneyFirm.com or call me at home: 936-588-0288. I appreciate the help! Matt Trusskey, Conroe, TX - Thursday, February 01, 2007 at 15:34:47 (EST) Here's a site discussing the Llano Uplift and its origin. http://uts.cc.utexas.edu/~rmr/llano2.html Mark Gaither - Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at 22:31:32 (EST) The weather forecast for next weekend is still looking good! Thanks Mark for providing the Topaz links. I'll send out emails if the outing is canceled. Kevin Green - Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at 22:29:30 (EST) I found a couple of links about Texas Topaz. http://lonestarjewelry.com/FortWorthNewspaperArticle.html http://lonestarjewelry.com/ Mark Gaither - Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at 22:07:44 (EST) Hey friends, to those that have called me recently sorry I haven't called back. I've developed an ear infection in my only good ear..so hearing is a little tough. I'll call you back asap. Thanks. Grif - Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at 13:25:58 (EST) Just a reminder...The outing this weekend near Mason has been postponed. Use your refresh button in your browser to view the latest home page info. Kevin Green - Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at 13:04:34 (EST) Hi All I am from Waco and have been only a couple of times to longs and the slab.I have been interested for a few years but am just getting to the point where i can take off weekends somewhat.i would like to know if one could join gpaa at a meeting as i dont have a c card? and is there a way this could be done by the time the joint camp next week? DTidwell@clearwire.net or 254 498 6878 Thanks Daniel Tidwell - Saturday, January 13, 2007 at 13:21:12 (EST) Thought I might share some of these artifacts that were recovered during the latest south sea expeditions. these artifacts are absolutely amazing. I want to thank John Matthews and Regina Davis for joining us on our last trip to the Azores Islands. Please watch our video on the website. We are always looking for motivated individuals to join us on a one in a lifetime experience. If you are interested in joining us or learning how you can get involved contact us at 866-438-2841. you can also visit our website at www.theamericasgroup.com/rsops/ Since i cannot figure out how to post a picture here it can be viewed at : http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,63604.0.html Charlie Grant - Thursday, January 11, 2007 at 01:03:21 (EST) Hey guys and gals! Glen Oats has a Keene dredge sluice for sale. It's 18" x 5' and he's asking $125.00. If your interested or have any questions you can email him at g.oates@groesbeck.k12.tx.us Daniel Klepac - Sunday, January 07, 2007 at 21:28:27 (EST) Your most welcome Tom! Daniel Klepac - Sunday, January 07, 2007 at 21:26:00 (EST) Thanks! I'll always take advice from the State Panning Champ! Tom in College Station - Sunday, January 07, 2007 at 16:32:32 (EST) Tom, use sand or rough, small gravel and use your hand to rough up the pan. You can use sandpaper, just make sure it's a fine grit. Daniel Klepac - Saturday, January 06, 2007 at 16:40:15 (EST) I am ready to start practicing my panning. My wife thinks she remembers Tom or Perry saying on one of the TV shows that you need to rough up the botton of your new pan with sandpaper. Anyone have an opionion on that? Tom in College Station - Saturday, January 06, 2007 at 14:06:54 (EST) Hi everyone. I had to edit one of the entries on this page because it was throwing off the page spacing. Cutting and pasting long web addresses tends to do this. I have links posted on our home page that shows maps to Long's and the Slab. If these map links don't work, let me know and I will fix them. Happy propsecting in 2007!!! Kevin Green - Friday, January 05, 2007 at 21:00:19 (EST) My wife bought me a GPAA membership for Christmas. I am looking forward to coming to teh January RRGPAA meeting and learning about gold in Texas. I am having fun looking at your web page. Hope to meet ya'll soon! Tom in College Station - Thursday, January 04, 2007 at 23:21:37 (EST) J.W., as far as I know, he's open all year. Daniel - Wednesday, January 03, 2007 at 18:51:56 (EST) Here are some pictures of Todd's house after the fire. http://imageevent.com/thegrif/various/toddandlauralpickenshouse - -Grif - Wednesday, January 03, 2007 at 14:59:44 (EST) I was wondering if any one could tell me when Longs dig and fish camp was going to open for 2007. Email me at cedarratt@hotmail.com thanks J.W. J.W. - Monday, January 01, 2007 at 01:24:09 (EST) I was wondering if any one could tell me when Longs dig and fish camp was going to open for 2007. Email me at cedarratt@hotmail.com thanks J.W. J.W. - Monday, January 01, 2007 at 01:23:18 (EST) |