adam Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Stuck it out today until 1:42 pm. Drove 227 miles total , and had to get up at 3 am..... Got the skunkaroo in my first location (guess its time to part with that gully) On the way out of the area I hit 6 tributaries por nada. Finally, I decided to hit a trib that I had a chance of nailing a piece or two to save day Aparently a small gully washer came through there because I wound up just specking a few pieces and beeping one. Had to leave one or two behind cuz I lost `em.Heres the take, and one of the larger tortoises I have seen in Arizona... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Au Seeker Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 It's always a great day when you beat the skunk!!!You should of put your finger next to the tortoise's mouth so we could have a size comparison!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimshot Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Adam,You can't find any gold closer the 200 miles? Nice gold! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank c Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 You're a GOOD man Charlie Brown,!! it took a lot of fortitude to stick it out thru all those beepless tribs until you hit the goal.Good day for you as it turned out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomH Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Dern Adam....Thats one heck of a trip! You got to see a desert turtle on top of finding tons of gold!!! WTG!!! Ive only found a shell. Your lucky. Glad you were able to brave the heat, soothe the itch and take it easy for a couple of weeks.Cooler weather is coming. Glad you got some gold too boot. Tom H.Info Note....if you guys do see a desert turtle....dont pick them up..they will pee out all thier reserve and have arough time after that....just take pics and enjoy the sight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 Tom,Rod was hunting in the area this morning and he reported seeing one too. My guess is all the delicious Prickly Pear fruit falling off the cactus right now. Time for the tortoise to gorge them selves... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Ron Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Yep, Adam ... That guy's lips are purple/red from the PP fruit ...Looks like some rain lightly for the next couple days so the tortises and gila monsters should be out feeding ... rattlers too! ... Cheers, Unc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Furness Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Adam ... Great recovery! and nice wildlife sighting to boot! Congrats on a successful outing! Mike F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nugget Shooter Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Great pics Adam, nice oro... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Soloman Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Congrats Adam - beautiful shots! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garimpo Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Adam your a glutten for punishment and, gold. A man's gotta do, what a man's gotta do, especially when in the hunt for gold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klunker Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 1. Tortoise good. 2. Skunk bad.Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Dorado Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 WTG. Fortitude like yours is rare these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Found Dutchman Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Congrats Adam. That tortiose reminds me of a neighbor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Yo Adam! It was good to get out with you yesterday.Too hot for me at 11AM so I was glad to see your text when you hit the pavement later in the day. If anyone plans on being out alone, with partners, heat or not, I recommend letting someone know where you'll be and when you plan on returning. If you leave separately set up some kind of "I'm back" text or call. And don't loose your wallet on a hunt, else you'll spend Christmas Eve hiking the desert...hint hint Really this spot was much deeper than I prefer to go in the heat. 10 miles offload is not deep but a 10 mile walk in 100+ just sucks. That's from experience Adam is a good dude. Ever since I got him over his first nugget a few years ago (and a few ounces since) he's been trying to find a good spot to share with me. This was not it But I did manage one little .04 gram piece he and Wade missed and two other dinks at another spot I know of That little tortoise was cool. Not to thread-jack...I have not posted on any forum in a long time and am guilty of not getting back in touch with many friends who've reached out to me in the last few years. I rarely even post on my own forum, not even sure I'll keep it up. Do like to blog on the main site tho. The last few years have been busy, trying at times, good, you know the story, C'est la vie. I'm thankful to those friends who've stuck by me and understand the hardships and blessings that both death and divorce bring. Yes, I'm happily divorced ladies The other good news with all this life happening (while I was making other plans) my gold hunting has not slowed down too much. Be thankful for the little things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boulder dash Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Why detect when you can play the game I Spy. You spied a turtle with gluttony problems and golden money that mother nature dropped. Good going dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Pan Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Is that lipstick on that tortaise? How long did you say you were out there? Are you sure you're feellin' O. K.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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