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A video from last year - nuggets

1864hatter		Posted : Sunday, 29 May 2016 6:58:16 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 4/08/2010(UTC) Posts: 1,007 Location: Auckland.... Thanks: 49 times Was thanked: 566 time(s) in 269 post(s)		Gidday chaps, The rain in Auckland has kept me inside so I compiled a video of a gold trip I did late last year. I hope you enjoy it, I certainly did. Here is the link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gI9iQ4E3AyU Accidentally posted this on one of my old posts too.
		And now....On sandy beaches and muddy soil, rings and coins await my coil!

GoldPandemic		Posted : Monday, 30 May 2016 2:49:01 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 27/10/2014(UTC) Posts: 350 Location: Auckland Thanks: 266 times Was thanked: 141 time(s) in 102 post(s)		If a picture says a thousand words. A video speaks a billion. Love it. Nice zoom in too, makes me feel like I'm there, out in nature... wait I am, I'm stuck on a muddy farm filled with iron junk, & iron sand to boot! QQ In a historically poor area too, best thing I'll probably find is Maori musket balls, according to my knowledgeable neighbour.
		Treasure/coins: $1 Other artifacts: 1888 button Lead: 914g Copper: 46

Mudwiggle		Posted : Monday, 30 May 2016 5:38:51 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered, Moderators Joined: 22/10/2013(UTC) Posts: 742 Thanks: 182 times Was thanked: 683 time(s) in 317 post(s)		Thought you'd been quiet Matt - Aside from the obscure TXTs meant for others ....We've all been there. Originally Posted by: GoldPandemic I'm stuck on a muddy farm filled with iron junk, & iron sand to boot! QQ In a historically poor area too, best thing I'll probably find is Maori musket balls, according to my knowledgeable neighbour. Don't knock it mate. Musket balls equal 1800's. It was in a "patch" of musket balls I found my 1700's reale. Would you rather dig musket balls or pull tabs?

Cleggie		Posted : Monday, 30 May 2016 6:32:21 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Nugget Groups: Registered Joined: 24/03/2012(UTC) Posts: 88 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 88 times Was thanked: 59 time(s) in 31 post(s)		Nice haul, thanks for sharing. Love seeing all that gold being sucked up. Made it look easy but I know you guy's put in the hard yards to get it. Well done , I now have serious gold envy. Stay golden, Ken.

1864hatter		Posted : Monday, 30 May 2016 7:49:33 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 4/08/2010(UTC) Posts: 1,007 Location: Auckland.... Thanks: 49 times Was thanked: 566 time(s) in 269 post(s)		Don't have gold envy. The gold is long since sold. Also I have gold envy of myself. I want to go back and get more!
		And now....On sandy beaches and muddy soil, rings and coins await my coil!

gavin		Posted : Tuesday, 31 May 2016 12:21:41 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Administrators, Registered Joined: 20/02/2010(UTC) Posts: 1,326 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 736 times Was thanked: 535 time(s) in 287 post(s)		Interesting to see you guys in action - good video! And a nice haul of gold too!!
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GoldPandemic		Posted : Tuesday, 31 May 2016 11:29:17 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 27/10/2014(UTC) Posts: 350 Location: Auckland Thanks: 266 times Was thanked: 141 time(s) in 102 post(s)		Mudwiggle wrote: Don't knock it mate. Musket balls equal 1800's. It was in a "patch" of musket balls I found my 1700's reale. Would you rather dig musket balls or pull tabs? You got me there, I guess they are similar to sinkers (yah know I love my sinkers). Guess I'll have to allocate half a hour a day, and put up some videos. Best thing is I have two huge lawn mowers(horses) to mow the kikuyu grass flat.
		Treasure/coins: $1 Other artifacts: 1888 button Lead: 914g Copper: 46