TomH Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 YEEEHAAA!!! What a day out today. Dad and I went up to the wash that Boulderdash and dad and I hit last week. I went back into the area the BD said I should take the PI in as it had some deep spots. Well, 5 min. into the wash dad pops a nug that was under a big rock. Pretty shallow. He beat me out of the gate this time I start hitting the deeper spots but not getting much. Started hooking and throwing debris and dead cacti out of the wash and get one of the nice big flat guys. We worked the wash all the way to the head and pulled out about 8 nugs. All were in the bedrock and had to be dug out with the pick. The bedrock in this wash was a fine shcist that breaks apart like clay. Some were 3 inches down in the stuff. Im thinking its formed there as all the nugs in this wash were flat and smooth like they were sandwiched inbetween. Hopped over to another wash that parreleled the one we were in. Started at the top and worked down. Not getting anything for about 50 yards and then they started.......all of the fatter chunky guys were in this wash. Found a real nice patch that I pulled 5 out of. Went another 40 or so yards and got two more...these were more of the flat stuff. The chunky ones were a bear to get out. The bedrock was different. It was like fractured rock and I worked for them! Suckers were down in there good.Total weight 6.2 gramsFound a odd rock formation on the side of the wash....I think its a ancient sun dial or something Also found a cool piece of copper ore with a quartz blob in it. No other ones to be seen anywere. Just on the side of a hill all by its lonesome. Found a old bottle im guessing from the 30s? It says "federal law forbids sale or reuse of this bottle" On the bottom is R 466 It has some kind of white powder in it. I tasted it and I cant see now and my hands are numb Well, it was a great day out and the good Lord blessed us with some gold!!Enjoy.Tom H. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLNugget Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 WTG Toms. Great finds and thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boulder dash Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Dude yes!!!!! I knew that area would have more. Now hit the sides and tops of the area. That patch is going to need a great patch name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mn90403 Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Nice and nicer! Each time you get some.Mitchel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boulder dash Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Thats odd that Sun dial with the bull quartz on top is the exact spot I found my large Sun baker. Wonder if there is a pattern forming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nugget Shooter Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Sweeeeeet fellers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Dorado Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 What a fun day it must have been Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Coffee Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Hey Tom, I have that same exact scale. Maybe one day I can take a picture that makes mine look as pretty as yours does, too. WTG on the finds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Tom Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Thats odd that Sun dial with the bull quartz on top is the exact spot I found my large Sun baker. Wonder if there is a pattern forming.Wouldn't you know it the patch already has a name. It has been christened Wade's Sun Baker Patch. Old Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly starkey Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Outstanding tom!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 That's fantastic Guys !! Amazing where the gold can show up...That's a great day prospecting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shep Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Kelly, the key is Dad! Anyone can find a wash, pop nuggets out all day. Pop does it with finesse Just say'n, Shep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomH Posted December 28, 2013 Author Share Posted December 28, 2013 Kelly, the key is Dad! Anyone can find a wash, pop nuggets out all day. Pop does it with finesseJust say'n, ShepHe does seem to be my good luck charm Doing dang good for a 80 year old bud!Tom H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-2 Charlie Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 wow poping nuggets , what a winner like 5 of 6 on the lottery and the 6th would be a astounding fat bonus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Ron Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 What a great day of beepster!!!!! That's what it's all about T&OT .... Way to go and hit those benches sides and ridge tops ... I'm guessing you've just scratched the surface! ... Cheers, Unc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jet521 Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Great day for you Toms, Congrats! Enjoyed the Photos...Hang with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garimpo Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 I was going to suggest the name of the patch as the "two T's patch" but you beat me to it.....good looking gold.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoser John Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Sounds like a glorious way to spend the day and some righteous oro puro too-John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alwaysdirty Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Sweet Tom! You guys are doin awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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