Jack H 98 Posted March 25 I found out about this forum by seeing Bill post on FB. My name is Jack and currently living in so cal. I've been playing in the dirt about 10-11 years. I used to really like drywashing. Still do in fact but I've gotta watch how hard I push myself. Had back surgery for a crushed disc at L5 a little over a year ago. I've been setting tile for about 26 years and the hard labor has caught up with me. Long story as short as possible I have been metal detecting more, drywashing less. Recently applied for a sales rep position in Phoenix. Got the job and I'll be moving to the area end of june. Had to get off the tools. Can't stop prospecting though. Maybe if I get a bonus at my job I can buy a minelab from Bill =) I know everyone loves pics, so here are a few from the many I have. May your pan be heavy and the color steady. Thanks for having me. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Relichunter2016 500 Posted March 25 Welcome Jack....nice pics.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Au Seeker 2,184 Posted March 25 Welcome to the forum Jack! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Idaho Jim 160 Posted March 25 Nice pics, Jack, and welcome. Looking forward to your detecting stories. Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack H 98 Posted March 25 Thanks guys. Just over the hills from here I got to drywash on my friends private claim. I ran about 8 buckets before hitting hardpack.2.8g total. The 3 largest pieces were metal detected and my first gold with a detector. These would have been 2' down had I not removed all the overburden. Side note...Several years back I begun learning chemical refining with AR. The shiny button is 37 grams of pretty pure gold. The guy I sell to sent it to his refiner and reported is was upward of 99%. Basically bullion...well almost =) 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Au Seeker 2,184 Posted March 26 Very nice Jack, you should post/copy some of this stuff in the Gold Prospecting section so it has more exposure and others who may miss it here will see this stuff, we love gold porn!! I sent you a PM on your questions concerning rules of the forum. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SanDomingoJim 452 Posted March 26 Welcome to the forum Jack, and great pictures. I especially like the gold button. Reminds me of when I use to melt my fines. Congrats on your new job in Phoenix. Sounds like a golden opportunity all the way around. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack H 98 Posted March 26 Thanks Jim. I’m looking forward to a new life outside Ca. Politics aside, the new job is a very good opportunity for me. Myself and family are very excited. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmy M 90 Posted March 26 Welcome to the forum. Nice pics. That particular ravine has produced many pounds of gold over the years. A really First Class place. HH Jim 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack H 98 Posted March 26 Nice pulll Jimmy! Yep, First Class Miners claim, the old Humbug. It’s been turned over and never stops giving. A friend of mine pulled a 1 Oz avoirdupois nug from it his first time metal detecting. Rare, absolutely... but it goes to show it’s still putting out. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry Soloman 656 Posted March 26 Welcome to the forum! Here is a trip I took to Humbug, and beyond! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Furness 1,173 Posted March 29 Welcome Jack ... great pictures! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
