El Dorado 964 Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Jim, I had the pleasure of getting to finally meet Bill in person today, I was in his shop and saw one of your books, ADVANCED PROSPECTING AND DETECTING FOR HARDROCK GOLD . He made a special gift of a signed copy for me AND would not let me pay for it. So, I thank you for getting it to Bill and thank Bill for gifting it to me........ 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SoCaldiggerdan 9 Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Hi All,A little bad news/setback regarding Jim. On friday Jim fell and broke his hip. As many of you know with elderly friends and family members this can be a major set back for any 87 year old. I just talked to him and as always he has a positive attitude. He is looking foward to being released to a managed care facility and start his slow recovery. I can not express to all on this board how much this thread means to him. Bill thank you for giving it to Jim. You have given him purpose. He loves to teach and this is his outlet.After the death of his wife in January, Jim struggled. Lately as he would put it he was getting "back on track". This last thursday I took him up to Randsburg. He had a blast. Seeing some of the towns people he had not see in 3 years. Thay all know and love him. We had lunch at the Randsburg General Store and he got to see his old friend Pam Keiser the owner. We also met up with dear old friend and partner in prospecting crime Jerry Balcer. The three of us talked storys (prospecting lies LOL) then went out to the West End Prospector's claim Rans Promice for a little metal detecting. Yep Jim dected at 87. He loved every second of it.I feel so lucky to have Jim as a friend. The ride up to Randsburg and back was a 12 hour prospecting/mining lesson. It was information overload. I could write a book on all I learned that day. Then in Jims typical generous style he wanted to pay for gas. YAH RIGHT! I should have paid him. I know his books for me at first were hard to understand . BUT if you are serious about prospecting I would encourage you to keep reading, they will make more sense every time you read them and go out.Hopefully I will be able to post an address to the manage care facility he will be at. If you have a spare minute drop him a note of encouragement. I know it would lift his spirits. Keep him in your prayers and thoughts.Dan Taylor 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
frank c 968 Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Very sorry to hear this. As many may know when we get older this can be a common accident what happens alot of the time is the bones actually give out or break causing the fall. Whichever I hope Jim gets back on track quickly and painlessly.Frank C. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pairadiceau 175 Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Jim,I am sorry to hear of your misfortune, and hope you mend up smoothly.... I have several of your books and have enjoyed your contributions over the years. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with this community. Randsburg is one of my haunts as it is not far from Bakersfield. Take care of yourself and know a lot of people are pulling for you!Jeff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rimshot 181 Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Jim,I'm sorry to hear about your injury. Hopefully you will be able to chat again my friend. May God bless and keep you. Prayers for your recovery have been sent.Rim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MacGump 113 Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Bummer to hear that kind of news.Will be saying a prayer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Furness 1,512 Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Jim ... Heal well and fast my friend ... you have much more life to live and fortunately for me much more information to pass on ... Get well ... Heal well!Mike F Quote Link to post Share on other sites
El Dorado 964 Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 So very very sorry to hear this. While I Do not personally know you, I do know you are one tough dude that can overcome most anything. I hope the best for you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Ron 1,486 Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Jim....I am so sorry to learn of your accident and injury ... Take good care of yourself and heal up quick! ... I'd love to get your response to the occurrence of gold in iron/greenstone schist with out the apparent presence of quartz ... I found an area that produces up to one ounce nuggets shot through with the schist but all at the surface, within 12" but nothing seeming deeper ... Get well fast, Jim, my friend ... Cheers, Unc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Au Seeker 3,106 Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Jim, Sorry to hear of your accident, I will be saying many prayers for a complete and as quick as possible recovery. Skip Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bucket 238 Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Jim is a very special guy, he went way out of his way to give me a signed copy of his book and it is a cherished item at my house for sure. I'm sure many more out there could go on and on about this spectacular man, and if and when he gets a chance to read these posts he will know that no matter what he has made a difference in this world. :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: Yer Pal Bucket Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nugget Shooter 4,611 Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Jim, sorry to hear this my dear friend and I wish you the best in healing up and getting back to what you love. If there is anything I can do for you please let me know. You have been my inspiration and a big part of why I became successful at hunting gold and I will always owe you my gratitude.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SoCaldiggerdan 9 Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 Hi all,Jim called this am. All is going well. He is at home and will not be going to a managed care facility. He is positive and looking forward to answering your questions. He got a wireless laptop so he is excited to learn that. So post your questions and he will do the best he can.Uncle Ron. I asked Jim your question and he wants more information. Is the schist rock water warn? Could the gold have travled there, is that why it is only 12" down. The absence of quartz COULD only mean that it eroded and moved away, leaving the gold. He says congrats on 1 oz Nuggets Jim says there are LOTS of smart people on this form that he would like to help with this question. But tell him more about the schist.Dan T. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FlakMagnet 412 Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Hi Dan, that's very good news about Jim, thank you for letting everyone know.Jim, it takes a lot to keep a good man down.Nice to see you up.All the best,Flak Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nugget Shooter 4,611 Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Great news for sure! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Terry Soloman 915 Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Good news, and still praying for Jim! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Au Seeker 3,106 Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I'm glad to hear that Jim is at home and is doing good, I'm a firm believer that a person heal faster at home when that is possible than in a medical establishment, too much crap at those places that will make your sicker!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oakview2 43 Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Jim Our prayers for a quick and complete recovery.... Get well soon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fredmason 1,135 Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 heal fast and well, Mr Straight...fred Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sawmill 69 Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Mr. JimGet well soon, you have lots of friends and admirers ,that really care a lot for you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jim straight 187 Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 oHowdy everyone... please excuse and typos. Hey I'm only 83... just a kid. It is astuggle for to get around the my messy 'puter roomI thank Danfor taking me to Randsburg. I have been going out to this area since 1962 and just love thefriendly folks who are there. I really enjoyed visiting Charlotte Carpenter. Her late HusbandGeorge cottage manufactured a very quality singlesided drywasher mounted on wheelscould be pulled by small "scooter." Charlotte is the long time president of the MountainSenior Citizen Councel which actually covers the greater area. They are trying t o be selfsufficent but sometimes "stuff happens" and they could use a temporary "leg up" mostgrateful... The area since Glamis moved and there are less bikers an tourests is havingfiinancial the area is having "cash flow"; problems so if'm your in the general area tolook around and I'm sure you wiii find something neat to buy.I had intended to give some informaion regarding the late John Livermore (April 16 1918-Feb 7, 2013). He was the original discover of the Eureka County "Carlin-Trend" back in1961 at the 'Epithermal' Bootstrap mine. His discovery led to the famous Carlin Mine whichis in the the Carlin Trend five miles wide and forty miles long which has produced over 13million tons at .03 ounces per ton. Hey I guess I just did... very tired more later... jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nugget Shooter 4,611 Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Welcome back! Youngster Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Au Seeker 3,106 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 An update on Jim from Rob's forum, posted today 07-04-2013.http://forums.nuggethunting.com/index.php?/topic/10117-hour-talk-with-jim-straight-on-phone/"Posted Today, 09:22 PMHello All, Today Jim Straight and I talked for a good hour, maybe two on the phone. We talked about our friendship since the early 90's up to recent events like the forums and gold price today. Jim was so excited to talk and in very high spirits. He wanted to let everyone know he can't get on the computer or access any forums at this time as he is in a wheel chair and hurting. He said he is getting a lot of letters and responding back to them. Jim loves to write, something he has been an expert at for decades. He said he was thankful for having forums like Bill Southern's and mine to post on. I know he really misses getting on the forums and reading what we have to say. He also wanted to let me know again that both Bill Southern and my picture were on his piano. He also wanted me to tell AZNuggetBob he thought he was a wealth of information and felt he knew more than most Geologist on Epithermal deposits! That being said, Jim did mention he didn't know if he would ever walk again. However, he said that would never stop him, but wanted to let everyone know he will think positive and that anyone can overcome anything if they think that way. Jim has been a long time mentor to many, including myself. He is a living icon in the prospecting, metal detecting and mining field. I told Jim I would post this and he encouraged it. Please place Jim Straight in your prayers. He could use some speedy recovery!Rob Allison" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nugget Shooter 4,611 Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Rob and Jim have been close friends for many years that I know of and thanks Rob for the update. I wonder if a laptop may help? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rimshot 181 Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Hi all,Jim called this am. All is going well. He is at home and will not be going to a managed care facility. He is positive and looking forward to answering your questions. He got a wireless laptop so he is excited to learn that. So post your questions and he will do the best he can.Uncle Ron. I asked Jim your question and he wants more information. Is the schist rock water warn? Could the gold have travled there, is that why it is only 12" down. The absence of quartz COULD only mean that it eroded and moved away, leaving the gold. He says congrats on 1 oz Nuggets Jim says there are LOTS of smart people on this form that he would like to help with this question. But tell him more about the schist.Dan T.Bill,He got one.Rim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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