frank c Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I used to hear that adage from my father and relatives when I was a kid.And came to live by it growin up.I was on a 4 day hunt wed.-sat. and 1st day out wednesday it got to be around mid afternoon an HOT, shed my jacket an sweatshirt by noon.Wearin a hat an snakechaps made it pretty warm also. I had dug my share of trash for a day including a few deep trash signals.Sweatin in them holes fer sure by mid afternoon.I deceided to resign myself to the fact "It ain't Christmas everyday". I was hoping for a dink for all the effort before I called it over for the 1st day.But just about then at a great spot at the head of an island in the ditch where the wash split in two came a "weird" faint signal.With a bunch of debris and many branches from bushes hanging over the area I figured ahh what the hell its probably a piece of twisted rusty crapola under the surface with a few hot rocks thrown in for good measure causing the distorted faint audio. I started clearing the overburden to be able to get the 16 inch coil in for a better swing at it. Sweats a commin back an I'm gettin tired its time to call it a day an head back to camp for refreshments an supper.Well after clearing everything away and a few inches of wash material also I swing an ???? I am still gettin a distorted type of signal.So now it gettin deeper the story an the hole.Rocks are a plenty this just seemed to be a place where everything converged and built up then the water pressure dispersed dividing into 2 directions.When I finally got down to what I found was caliche at 20 plus inches, after taking multiple swings checking the signal as the hole got deeper and wider to get the 16 into was this really beautiful piece that capped the 1st days sweating off with a little trophy.The next 3 days were filled with a diggin an no grinnin. THE SKUNK was on my trail fer sure. And I found it wasn't Christmas on thurs. fri. or saturday either !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnno Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Way to go Frank WOW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldfinger Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Frank-What a beautiful piece. :wubu: And hasn't moved that far either... I would spend more time looking for the rest of the family members....Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarioCh Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Someone quick grab the fire extingisher cause Frank is on FIRE!!!!! Awesome job Frank if you keep at this rate you'll be know as the nugget king for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Ron Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Awesome find, Frank....Several Christmas days a year is not a bad way to roll...Congrats on a great find...Cheers, Unc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Au Seeker Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Very nice specimen Frank!!Seems it was worth following the skunk for the next few days.Skip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DolanDave Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Nice Find Frank, were you camping at gold basin? I need to start checking to see if your there everytime I go. But congrats on the huge find, your on a hot streak !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Slim Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 That's another beauty Frank. Way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoJack Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 An anti-skunk hunk. Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~LARGO~ Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Hey Frank,Nice find! You are having a awesome run of good luck!Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Soloman Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 That good karma you've been spreading is paying off big Fank - Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedrock Bob Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 It is a darn nice piece of gold for shure. If you dug that at 20" deep I am doubly impressed! That bada$$ detector must be working out for you really good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garimpo Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Frank after all the deep dark holes you dig you certainly deserve this bit of sunshine....it's a beaut thanks for the pics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank c Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 Frank after all the deep dark holes you dig you certainly deserve this bit of sunshine....it's a beaut thanks for the pics...Thank You Sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Dorado Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Frank, you must leave a little for other folks to find! You are HOT! keep it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlakMagnet Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Nice work Frank..it sounds like you earned it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C... Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 WTG Nice piece Mike C... :ph34r2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank c Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 Bob I haven't had any time to spend with my other detectors I have been consumed with the P.I. lately trying to blend in with its capabilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Dude ........ Awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MT-AZ-HP Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Frank, Nice lookin yellow metal mixed wif quartz. I'll be back in GB in a few days and help you out digging those deep pieces of go--qua-- nug and trash .Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bone Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Merry Xmas Frank and congrats,i know i have alot to look foward to with my 16 SL look forward to meeting you in quartzsite...T-Bone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shep Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 You know Frank, I hate to beat a dead horse (and not barbq it), but ever since you got 'lucky' on the Vampire nugget and celebrated abit with the Cabo, you've been on a real roll! I'm a thinking, and not that you're not huntin hard, but the Cabo has helped you focus! Bringing abit, in case you need a refresher course.Just little ol me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Dog Doug Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Good Job, Frank. Great prize. Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank c Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 Hey Kahuna I got a mega bottle of Christian Bros. too ( in case we run out of cabo wabo)I hope Bunk brings the "puke bags" :hahaha: :hahaha: :hahaha: :hahaha: :hahaha: :hahaha: :hahaha: :hahaha: :hahaha: :hahaha: :hahaha: :hahaha: :hahaha: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Slim Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Lets hear it for...CABO!!!Breakfast of champions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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