Uncle Ron 1,491 Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Yo All...A guy from around Ventura found an awesome 8.675 ozt. nugget out by Randsburg...Photo below...Here's the link: Big Honkin' Nugget ...Cheers, Unc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
~LARGO~ 17 Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Hi Cuz, Thanks for sharing that story with us! Such a cool find and a deserving guy to boot. When I first saw the title of the post, I thought, "Cuz has found a monster..." That would have really tickled me had that really been the case. I suspect there will be a gold rush to the Randsburg country now, it always happens... Cuz Gary Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kaimi 29 Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Aloha Uncle Ron, Wow what a story and what a nugget!! :Huh_anim]: Sounds like someone finally got his wish and looks like his retirement "nestegg" is in the form of real gold. Aloha and be safe out there. Stan aka Kaimi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Micro Nugget 770 Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 He is a member of the Prospector's Club of Southern California, but it is unclear whether his big one came off our Red Chispa claim or not. Willie Merrill took one on that claim that weighed just a hair under one pound in the 1980's with a VLF. Numerous ounce and above nuggets have come off the claim since then, but this is the largest in recent years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slim Farris 1 Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Someone on the GPAA forum said it came from Iron Canyon. He may have told that to a Ranger but you know how we lie about locations at times. Especially to a Ranger. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
El Dorado 964 Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 That is one awsome lump of gold........... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ron l. 0 Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 beautifull, WOW. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ironbug 0 Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Man if I found that I would freak out...An AWESOME find indeed!!! Well Done... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sandtrap 0 Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Well, Looks like when I get back on my feet, I'll have lots of company in the Randsburg General Store, eating their good food, and drinking coffee.... :coffeetime: Just remember, a lot of the area is by "permit" only.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hammer 1 Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Thats one great find, I sure would like to dig up one about that size every day. :innocent0002: --might turn me into a working man again.. :innocent0009: Do they still have the mineral collection in the store up in Randsburg--seems like I remember a soda fountain in there also. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sandtrap 0 Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Small collection of rocks, but still a good soda fountain, many books for sale,some by Jim Straight. If you want rocks, call Minerals Unlimited- 760 375-5279 >127 N. Downs St. in Ridgecrest, Ca. 93555 This place has all types of rocks, and is one of the few remaining places that carries them in stock. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Dog Doug 7 Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Yo All...A guy from around Ventura found an awesome 8.675 ozt. nugget out by Randsburg...Photo below...Here's the link: Big Honkin' Nugget ...Cheers, Unc Ron if he found that egg in last chance canyon, then I am upset . I walked that Canyon for 3 days last Fall. Silver Dog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Denny 9 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Silver Dog you said you walked last chance canyon, There are a lot of deep areas in there no one get,s it all. Also a safty note the lower last chance canyon area is now part of Red Rock Canyon State park, Up passed the water hole. They have been issuing tickets and fines down there,More so as of late The nugget was taken out of ?????????? well it was not Last chance.The El Pasos still have large gold to be found it is just a matter of finding the one waiting for you..Also it is a matter of time lot,s of time ,My largest out there was over 6 oz,s and a few 1 and 2,oz.s good luck out there. Jerry {sandtrap} were is the area that is closed or a permit area ? How is the shoulder? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sandtrap 0 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Hi Denny, Uncertain as to "closed" area, as have not been out in that area recently. Left my map of restricted area in my friends jeep. so have not had a chance to look. Can't drive my Zuki for awhile. Hopefully , the staples and stitches come out today,and, had my first session at physical therapy yesterday. Eager to get out, but age 72 makes me heal slower. I shall prevail tho. :icon_mrgreen: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Denny 9 Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Jerry glad to hear you are ok.When you are able and it is not to hot we will have to get together, If you get that info e mail me ,I,am cureiouse as to the areas,Also going to do some work with BLM,Seems we are all on the same page,Just do not know how long it will take to get there, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EbonBetta 0 Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Just curious if any of you actully know where it was found, or are just thinking out loud where you think it was found. No don't tell me I d not need to or care to really know. I have my suspicions but thats based on group convo's I've had from fellow gold detector hunters from the area. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sonnysnewlife 0 Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 They just showed the guy and the nugget on Fox news today. Taxes will be next eh? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kamikaze 0 Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Sometimes, good fortune like that brings unwanted attention...Uncle Sam and "the shadow" comes to mind. It's like winning the lottery...the flies start swarming. BUT...we should all be so lucky... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sandtrap 0 Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 "GOLD,is silence-SILENCE,is gold ! :innocent0009: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jim straight 187 Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Sandtrap... I agree that "Silence is GOLDen..." But the "cat is out of the bag." Thanks for plugging Minerals Unlimited... It is the best place to go for "field grade" mineral and rock specimens... Now about the General Store... The money from my book sales go to the Red Mountain Senior Citizens... They live in Jo'Burg, Randsburg, as well as Red Mountain... For any of you who belong to S.B. Valley Prosectors there is a write-up about their needs in the latest Gazzette. And as frosting on the cake... since the "cat is out of the bag" ... the last PCSC newsletter has quite a write up about the 9 oz nugget... it was found by a someone who happened to be a PCSC member. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Hoser Oates 1 Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 :icon_mrgreen: YAHOO-- your the MAN Jim--many thanx for all you do for folks!!!!! tons a au 2 u 2 -John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
broken arrow 1 Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Sandtrap... I agree that "Silence is GOLDen..." But the "cat is out of the bag." Thanks for plugging Minerals Unlimited... It is the best place to go for "field grade" mineral and rock specimens... Now about the General Store... The money from my book sales go to the Red Mountain Senior Citizens... They live in Jo'Burg, Randsburg, as well as Red Mountain... For any of you who belong to S.B. Valley Prosectors there is a write-up about their needs in the latest Gazzette. And as frosting on the cake... since the "cat is out of the bag" ... the last PCSC newsletter has quite a write up about the 9 oz nugget... it was found by a someone who happened to be a PCSC member. Hi Jim, He is also a OC49ers member. Yes nice write up in PCSC. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jim straight 187 Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Howdy All... Yep it is one nice nugget find... As the word gets out it will bring in others from a distance. One thing for sure, I hope everyone follows the rules. If'n one of us doesn't we all lose... If the area where the nugget was found happens to be under an active mining claim, keep in mind the spot now is like a deer track... it just shows were a deer was once... Nice size gold has been found in a broad area. Keep in mind the Mojave desert during the summer is known for a long hot summer with occasional showers and winds. The spring and fall are pleasant, but by late fall, winter, and early spring comes strong winds. The climate is dry and shade is scanty. While the day temperatures can be warm, as soon as the sun sets the evenings can be cool. And there is always a chance for a sudden flashflood that can washout the highway. For those of you who are new to prospecting in the Mojave around Randsburg/ El Paso/Summit Range, keep in mind the sun can be intense. Dehydration, and hypotherma can be serious... So be careful while moving around in the sun. Malignant melanona is an ever increasingly significant cause of skin cancer that later in life can become a more serious cancer... Please... I do not want to sound overly cautious... but keep in mind I have been going out drywashing and detecting in this broad area since 1962... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NUGGET GRUBBER 1 Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Thats a great nugget, great job, there is still hope for the rest of us. Nugget Grubber :woohoo: :bowdown: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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