Jayray Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Hi gang, I finally made it into the field and had a blast!!! I ended up sleeping late and didn't get out until about 7am, but made up for it with the meteorite I found. Then, later in the morning, I linked up with Stan and Wayne to hunt some new areas. Great weather and not too many people out at GB. The ground was still pretty wet, but good for detecting. Here are the pics. I have to wait to weigh it, it EEEEEE'd my scale, so I know for sure it's over 120 grams. Enjoy, Jason. :;): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MobileHolmes Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Hi Jason Glad to finally hook up in the field. I had a great time hunting with you and Stan. Nice to have young blood with a couple of senior dudes. :banged: My guess 137 on your beauty. :whoopie: Nice job!!! :icon_mrgreen: Here are the pics. Congrats Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaimi Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Great find Jason and just like Wayne said that the weights are deceiving for Gold Basins. Can hardly wait for Franconia next weekend. Man I need a "fix". Aloha, Stan aka Kaimi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paseclipse Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Nice one Jason! :bowdown: Waking up a little late isn't bad especially when you pop something like that out. Looking forward to hearing the weight on that beauty! Del Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paleface Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Jason, :whoopie: That is one mighty fine looking GB meteorite, looks to have a fair amount of fusion crust. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basaltgooroo Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Nice score Jason! That's like a potato! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldfinger Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Hi Jason: What a find! :whoopie: Hope you find many more.. Still lots to be found yet in spite of all hunting that's been done there in the past. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nighthawk Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Hi gang, I finally made it into the field and had a blast!!! Then, later in the morning, I linked up with Stan and Wayne to hunt some new areas. Here are the pics. Enjoy, Jason. :;): Wow, :Huh_anim]: very nice Jason, congrats. She's a beauty..... :innocent0009: I'm looking forward to getting out to GB this spring and more at Franconia & Holbrook. Looking forward to seeing one and all. :icon_mrgreen: Happy hunting to alllllll jim "hawk" :coffeetime: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayray Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share Posted February 11, 2008 OK Gang, drum roll please.............. it weighs 153 grams!!!! Not a bad day's score and my biggest find for Gold Basin. Wayne, you were were right, weights are deceiving down there. Jason :;): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldmanmike Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Way to go Jason, Very nice piece. Just like what basalt said NICE POTATO! :bowdown: Hope there are some more out there ready for harvest. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afonedude Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Jason, nice find!!! Looks like the same spot I was digging my first time out and Stan told me it was just black sand :hmmmmmm: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regmaglitch Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Hi Jason, That's the nicest spud from space that I've seen come out of Gold Basin. Way to go! great pics too. Thanks for giving us a look. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaimi Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Way to go Jason, Very nice piece. Just like what basalt said NICE POTATO! :bowdown: Hope there are some more out there ready for harvest. Mike Could have been the same area BUT I didn't hear a zip-zip but a ziiiiiiiip-ziiiiiiiiip so it sure sounded like basalt to me. Oh well, I guess it pays to dig everything out at Gold Basin to make sure. BTW, did you ever check that little piece I threw away and you picked up? Was is a meteorite or a meteorwrong? Aloha, Stan aka Kaimi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MobileHolmes Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Hi all WOW!!! :whoopie: Jason. Looked like there might be some dark fusion on the piece. Give us a peek when you clean it. Deep finds in the right locale have more black crust. Can't wait to see it. Congrats again. Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meteoritewatch Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Awesome Find! :whoopie: Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wadnobie Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 That's a beauty Jason. I've yet to find anything (except marked pennies) at GB. Hope to give it another try in March. --Perry-- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayray Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share Posted February 14, 2008 Perry, it sure has been fun up there, especially with the way the weather has been. Not to mention finding meteorites :innocent0009: . Stan, I checked out the other pieces, and that is a GB meteorite too . Soooooooo....that means you need to go back to that spot with Wayne and search it good :innocent0009: !!! 23.1 grams worth for that one, that's now in two pieces, no fault to me. I might have to follow you from now on if you're going to throw them over your shoulder like that. Jason :;): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaimi Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Looks like I have been spending waaaaay too much time at Franconia. that piece sure didnt sound like a meteorite :shrug: :shrug: BUT then again it is at Gold Basin and I know now to trust my instincts for sure. No throwing pieces over my shoulder any longer. :grrr01: Into my side pocket for later inspection. I know exactly where to look as I told Wayne about a LARGE piece that I saw but thought it looked rather strange :hmmmmmm: for a Gold Basin specimen. Lucky for me I covered it up but marked it on my gps. You can kick me later. :opps: Aloha, Stan aka Kaimi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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